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Trumpet Gown

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2025 Runway black volume taffeta trumpet gown
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2025 Runway black volume taffeta trumpet gown

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2025 Runway black volume taffeta trumpet gown

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2025 Runway black open back voluminous taffeta trumpet gown Reference: TGAS/F00911 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection...

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1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

By Howard Greer

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped a...

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Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Silk Cocktail Dress W/Graphic Fan Print & Trumpet Hem
Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Silk Cocktail Dress W/Graphic Fan Print & Trumpet Hem

Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Silk Cocktail Dress W/Graphic Fan Print & Trumpet Hem

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Studio City, CA

Dolce & Gabbana silk cocktail dress with shoulder straps that tie in bows, a square neckline and trumpet hem. Dress features a multi-colored graphic scenic print dominated by vin...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA purple wool Short Sleeve TRUMPET Cocktail Dress 42
PRADA purple wool Short Sleeve TRUMPET Cocktail Dress 42

PRADA purple wool Short Sleeve TRUMPET Cocktail Dress 42

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

Prada trumpet dress in dark purple virgin wool (100%). With cap-sleeves, bow detail on each sleeve, sweetheart neckline, and small ruffles sticking out from the back. Closes with bac...

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PAT SANDLER for LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Black Hand Painted Floral Tulip Dress

PAT SANDLER for LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Black Hand Painted Floral Tulip Dress

By Pat Sandler, Lillie Rubin

Located in Thiensville, WI

PAT SANDLER for LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Black Hand Painted Floral Tulip Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Lillie Rubin; Pat Sandler Designer: Pat Sandler Style: dress Color(s): Black (e...

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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Size 6 Black Rhinestone Trim Gown & Cropped Jacket Ensemble

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Size 6 Black Rhinestone Trim Gown & Cropped Jacket Ensemble

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage SAKS FIFTH AVENUE ensemble features a black trumpet skirt gown with a gold studded rhinestone trimmed sleeveless neckline and cropped, collarless jacket with beaded paisley a...

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20th Century Dress and Coat Ensembles

Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s

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Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...

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1930s Stunning Slinky Ivory Satin Bias-Cut Trumpet-Skirt Gown w Shoulder Scarf
1930s Stunning Slinky Ivory Satin Bias-Cut Trumpet-Skirt Gown w Shoulder Scarf

1930s Stunning Slinky Ivory Satin Bias-Cut Trumpet-Skirt Gown w Shoulder Scarf

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Stunning Slinky Ivory Satin Bias-Cut Trumpet-Skirt Gown w Shoulder Scarf: This is a stunning authentic 1930s bias silk satin gown that can easily go from wedding gown to gala!

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Ossie Clark black and yellow moss crepe trumpet sleeve maxi dress, ss 1969
Ossie Clark black and yellow moss crepe trumpet sleeve maxi dress, ss 1969

Ossie Clark black and yellow moss crepe trumpet sleeve maxi dress, ss 1969

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

▪ Ossie Clark black and yellow moss crepe maxi dress ▪ Print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Trumpet sleeves ▪ Skirt of multiple panels with pointed edges at hip ▪ Collar with four pointed lap...

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Black Chandelier Bead Illusion Party Dress with Swirling Trumpet Skirt– M, 1950s
Black Chandelier Bead Illusion Party Dress with Swirling Trumpet Skirt– M, 1950s

Black Chandelier Bead Illusion Party Dress with Swirling Trumpet Skirt– M, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Made for a party, this glamorous dance dress combines the late 50s and early 60s so perfectly that we would bet it was worn on New Year’s Eve at the cusp of the new decade. Not quite...

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Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s
Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s

Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Unlike many 1920s dresses, the embellishment on this piece may not be immediately obvious. Closer inspection reveals that the dropped bodice is actually entirely horizontally pintuck...

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Emilio Pucci Classic "Orchidea" Print Fine Silk Jersey Maxi Dress w Trumpet Hem
Emilio Pucci Classic "Orchidea" Print Fine Silk Jersey Maxi Dress w Trumpet Hem

Emilio Pucci Classic "Orchidea" Print Fine Silk Jersey Maxi Dress w Trumpet Hem

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Gresham, OR

Emilio Pucci Classic "Orchidea" Print Fine Silk Jersey Maxi Dress w Trumpet Hem. Contemporary period Pucci in pink, green, jade, yellow, black and white. Slip-on style, no closure. ...

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Monique Lhuillier Cream Lace Trumpet Wedding Dress 6 US
Monique Lhuillier Cream Lace Trumpet Wedding Dress 6 US

Monique Lhuillier Cream Lace Trumpet Wedding Dress 6 US

By Monique Lhuillier

Located in London, GB

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Blumarine Sleeveless Stretch Sheath Dress With Trumpet Hem

Blumarine Sleeveless Stretch Sheath Dress With Trumpet Hem

By Blumarine

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It's time to Tango! This sleeveless stretch dress by Blumarine was made for dancing the night away. Features include vertical bands of fabric with zig zag stitching, trumpet hem, a...

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1980s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Trumpet Dress W/ Hidden Flowers
1980s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Trumpet Dress W/ Hidden Flowers

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Trumpet Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary trumpet gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a trumpet gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Monique Lhuillier, AnnaCat and Arnold Scaasi are often thought to be among the most stylish.

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On average, a trumpet gown on 1stDibs sells for $800, while they’re typically $409 on the low end and $4,696 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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