Alexander McQueen Bustier Chenille Velvet Strapless Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen Bustier Chenille Velvet Strapless Mini Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent
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Velvet Strapless Dress
Gianfranco Ferrè Green Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Green Velvet cocktail dress with black silk origami bow. Built in bustier bra. Size Small Measurement: Bust : 30” / Waist: 28” / Hip : 42” Dress length : 34” D...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rubin Singer Demi Couture Wine Velvet Strapless Gown Dress
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Rubin Singer Demi Couture Wine Velvet Strapless Gown Dress
By Rubin Singer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rubin Singer is known for creating special event glamour gowns, and this one is no exception. Fashioned of rich deep wine velvet expertly draped onto the body with a slight drape t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
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1950s Casual Dresses
Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and taffeta.
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress by Escada
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1980s Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress by Escada
By Escada
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip folded over at the top and a colorful heart embroidered with beads on the right side hi...
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black crystal pave brooch velvet belt satin strapless dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black crystal pave brooch velvet belt satin strapless dress Reference: TGAS/F00744 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Crepe, Velvet C...
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2010s Evening Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Strapless Chiffon with Velvet "Bow" Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant and classic evening dress in the true Yves Saint Laurent style is fully lined with silk. The interior has a built-in bodice-bra panel with its own double hoo...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Blumarine 1991 Black Velvet Strapless Evening Dress with Red Roses
By Blumarine
Located in Atlanta, GA
A romantic and richly textured Fall/Winter 1991 strapless evening dress that captures the opulent floral drama synonymous with early-1990s formalwear.
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
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Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
With two lengths of gold fabric gathered into the waist, the bodice of this dress can be styled in various ways. It can be styled in a sportier option as a halter framing the black v...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Carolina Herrera black velvet red satin strapless cut out floral bustier dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Carolina Herrera black velvet strapless bustier dress with deep red satin lining and laser cut out floral pattern Inner zip up boned corset with padding to the bus...
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza. The faux pockets are trimmed wi...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet crystal bustline sweetheart strapless gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER black velvet crystal embellished bustline sweetheart strapless gown Reference: TGAS/F00899 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Velvet ...
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2010s Italian Evening Gowns
1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Brown & Gold Silk Velvet Metallic Lace Str...
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1990s Formal Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet. It is in very good condition with minor wear on the velvet. Measurements Bust: 36" Waist: 34" Hips: 40.5" L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tulle Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Garnet Red Silk Blend Velvet & Dotted Tull...
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1990s Formal Gowns
Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Navy velvet and silk strapless evening gown by Giorgio Armani. Geometric neckline. Back zip closure. 28" bust, 26" waist, 54" length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet Strapless Gown
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1980s Formal Gowns
1970's Lillie Rubin Black Velvet Strapless Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Lillie Rubin black velvet strapless gown with ostrich feather trim. The gown features a structured bodice that provides a flattering silhouette, while the rich black velvet gi...
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1970s Evening Gowns
1990s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi Burnt Orange Faux Fur Cut Velvet Mini Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi faux fur, cut velvet and lurex strapless mini dress ! Features warm autumnal colors of orange, Burt orange, burgundy, black and gold throughout.
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1990s Italian Mini Dress
F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...
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1990s American Evening Gowns
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 80s AJ BARI full length Strapless evening dress! Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front.
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1980s Evening Gowns
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Black Velvet Bubble Dress with Sequin Heart Bustier
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage black velvet strapless bubble dress featuring a gorgeous sequin heart bustier.
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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
Harvey Berin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Silk Ribbons, 1960's
By Harvey Berin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a strapless black velvet cocktail dress by Harvey Berin, from the 1960's.
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
OLEG CASSINI Black Tie Black Velvet Sweet Heart Strapless Beaded Gown Size 8 10
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini Black Tie gown is composed of a black velvet. Features an absolutely stunning beaded bust with sweet heart neckline. Such an easy an simplistically chic design. The...
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20th Century American Evening Gowns
FW 1995 Valentino Velvet and Silk Evening Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Marlborough, GB
Valentino black velvet and silk strapless evening dress, Fall Winter 1995 Modelled by Carla Bruni on the runway with the addition of a bow at bodice, and a belt at waist — these deta...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Eavis & Brown design is composed of black velvet with chiffon godets and heavy beaded embellishment. There is a center back zipper closure, and interior waist belt and boned bus...
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20th Century English Cocktail Dresses
Vintage James Purcell Size 2 1990s Couture Black Silk Lace 90s Strapless Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 90s JAMES PURCELL black silk velvet and lace strapless dress! Features some of the most beautiful black French lace I have ever seen on the overskirt!
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
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1980s Perry Ellis Quilted Black Velvet Strapless Mini Dress
By Perry Ellis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This soft and stunning quilted black velvet mini dress hugs the body and is covered with multifaceted black beads. Size: US 8 *Please contact dealer prior to purchase for whit...
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1980s American Mini Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Navy Blue Strapless Lace Velvet Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dolce & Gabbana navy blue and silver-tone strapless tea-length lace dress with boning at bodice, tulle lining at skirt, removable amethyst velvet sash and back zip closure.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Givenchy 1950s Strapless Printed Silk Devoré Velvet Dress + Stole
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strapless printed silk paisley devoré velvet cocktail dress, silk chiffon trim on bust with folded drop bow.
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
VICTOR COSTA Blk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sexy cocktail dress is perfect for a night out on the town. * It has light ruching on the right side of the waist with a ruffled taffeta hemline & two attached flowers. * It...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
VICTOR COSTA Blk Velvet & Lace Ruched Strapless Mini Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sexy cocktail dress is perfect for a night out on the town. * It has light ruching on the right side of the waist & the left hip. * It's fully lined & closes with a zipper d...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Evening Cocktail Dress Size 8.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass Collection III 1980s black velvet strapless evening cocktail dress is labeled a size 10 but fits more like a modern size 8.
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Nina Ricci Strapless Black Taffeta Velvet Polka Dots Evening Dress, Circa 1980s
By Nina Ricci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Nina Ricci, circa 1980's bow front strapless taffeta velveteen dots evening dress with shirred waist, trumpet skirt with back zip and fully lined in silk. EU. 38, US: 2 Bust: 29, W...
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Escada Black Velvet Strapless "Obi" Gown
By Escada
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black strapless velvet gown with red silk embroidered and beaded "obi strip" around the waist in the style of Japanese garments. The waist also features a silk ribbon. Closes at the ...
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1990s German Evening Gowns
Vintage Bob Mackie Evening Black Velvet Embellished Strapless Dress SZ 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Bob Mackie strapless dress in black velvet. Features a feminine sweetheart bodice, hourglass silhouette, and crisscross embellishment at front.
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Strapless Cocktail Dress with Inner Bodsuit
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Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Strapless Cocktail Dress with Inner Bodsuit
By Donna Karan
Located in Henrico, VA
This dress by Donna Karan is a vintage find. Made out of black velvet, this dress is a bodycon cocktail dress. There is a lace body suit with snapped closures lined on the inner part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim
Located in Portland, OR
It has a strapless, heavily beaded bodice, and stunning high-low velvet skirt with fur trim.
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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns
Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns
Christian Dior Strapless Red Polka Dot Velvet and Net Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Topanga, CA
Christian Dior
In 1947, Christian Dior brought back glamour with his “New Look” collection. He brought luxurious fabrics to his fashions world at the postwar era, inspired by ...
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1980s French Evening Gowns
80s Bill Blass Black Velvet Strapless Gown Criss Crossed with Rhinestones
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic column silhouetted gown circa 1980s by the legendary Bill Blass. Criss crossed with rows of oversized crystals. Boned inner corset and fully lined. Comes with extra rhineston...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Pierre Cardin haute couture black and red evening ensemble 1998
By Pierre Cardin
Located in London, GB
Pierre Cardin haute couture, with black velvet mini strapless dress and red ruffles skirt shorter on the front.
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1990s French Ball Gowns
1980S strapless dress and Jacket Set
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Very cool and chic vintage grey cotton velvet strapless dress with matching cropped jacket.
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1980s Australian Cocktail Dresses
80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
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80s Vicky Tiel Bergdorf Goodman Red and Black Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Vicky Tiel strapless Burgundy Red and black velvet strapless dress from Bergdorf Goodman.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
YSL Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL, black, velvet fitted, strapless cocktail dress with organza, ruffled detail on the bodice and hem.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Victor Costa Velvet and Satin Strapless Cocktail dress
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
Victor Costa graphic design strapless dress of ivory satin with bands of black velvet.
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1950S Black Satin & Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress With Pink Embroidered Roses
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Satin & Velvet Strapless Cocktail Dress With Pink Embroidered Roses
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1950s Casual Dresses
1980s Bruce Oldfield For Henri Bendel Strapless Draped Velvet Corset Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in New York, NY
By the same designer made famous by his famous patron Princess Diana. Beautiful hand detailing and gathering down the front of this dress. Built with an internal corset to give shape...
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Velvet and Ivory Silk Strapless Dress, c.1990s.
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Emerald Velvet and Ivory Silk Strapless Dress, c.1990s. Emerald green velvet empire waist strapless cocktail dress with slits in skirt exposing the ivory silk unde...
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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
BALMAIN 2023 Winged sequins cotton velvet strapless body con mini dress FR36 S
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN 2023 gold Winged sequins black cotton velvet strapless body con mini dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00505 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2023 As seen o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses
1980s Galanos Panne Velvet Strapless Gown w/ Shawl
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
James Galanos through the history of his designs has always executed the most beautiful details and courageous colors. This elegant strapless number with a ruched bandeau and waist w...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Vintage Guy Laroche Black Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Guy Laroche black velvet strapless evening dress with silk braid trim.
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Halston Green Velvet Strapless Sarong Tie Gown, 1976
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ultra rare iteration of one of Halston's most iconic silhouettes. Elizabeth Taylor, Lee Radziwell, and Marisa Berenson are among the countless women have been photographed in this...
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20th Century Evening Gowns
COMME DES GACONS navy and black strapless dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy blue and black strapless dress with velvet and sequined trim by Comme des garcons dating to 2010 exactly as seen on the runway.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dorothy O'Hara 50s Swallowtail Strapless Lace and Velvet Column
Located in Gresham, OR
A boned and structured strapless column gown of over-embroidered silk lace and silk velvet, this piece really shines from the back!
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1950s American Evening Gowns
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Velvet Strapless Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary velvet strapless dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for a velvet strapless dress 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Victor Costa, Oscar De La Renta and Bill Blass each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Velvet Strapless Dress?
On average, a velvet strapless dress on 1stDibs sells for $950, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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