VERA WANG 'Made to Order' Silk Blue Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 6-8
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of blue silk with embellished silver lace trim . There is a center back zipper closure and interior boning. In excellent vintage condition. **...
VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of white tulle and lace . The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excellen...
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center back zipper closure, with interior boning and an off the shoulder design. Scalloped ed...
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Dallas, TX
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown with Matching Shawl Description An elegant Vera Wang evening ensemble featuring a beautifully tailored strapless gown in luminous jewel...
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Vera Wang One Shoulder Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black one shoulder dress. Ruched neckline. Side zipper closure. Linen. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Bus...
Vera Wang 1980s Sequin Cheetah Print Cocktail Dress Size 6.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vera Wang 1980s sequin cheetah print crisscross sexy cocktail dress is an USA size 6.
Vera Wang Red Lace Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red stretchy lace cocktail dress by Vera Wang, from the 1990's. The dress has a zipper up thr back, square neckline, and gathers.
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Size: fits like a USA 6/8
VERA WANG 1999 Vintage Iridescent Beaded & Sequin Column Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage FW99 Seen on the runway in a skirt version Black with iridescent white beads and micro sequins Column style, extremely flattering It is clipped to the mannequin, bu...
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Size: please refer to measurements
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
Vera Wang Silk Satin Print Gown w/ Sequin Trim
By Vera Wang
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 30s inspired Vera Wang silk satin racer-back gown in silk satin stylized floral print. Empire waist is trimmed in sequin band. Ties in back at waist. New with tags, nev...
VERA WANG 90's Vintage Silk Iridescent Floral Embroidered Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage c. 99/00 As seen on Miranda in SATC 3 ethereal layers of 100% silk Embroidered floral pattern on front and back Cowl neck in the front with low open back Pullover S...
1990s Vera Wang gold lace & Swarovski crystal cocktail dress
By Vera Wang
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vera Wang champagne blond & gold lace cocktail dress...Light as air lace is over layed on a silk sheath that has a swirling pattern of pale pinks and blues...The long sleeve fitted d...
VERA WANG 1995 Vintage Sheer Sleeve Silk Mini Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1995 Vintage Jet Black 100% softest silk Sheer sleeves with sexy back seam and keyhole at wrists Unique very sexy neckline, both the v part and how it lays around the décol...
1990s Vera Wang Black Vintage Jersey Wrap Dress w/ Taffeta Mermaid Hem & Belt
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Super flattering vintage 90s VERA WANG black jersey wrap dress! So much detail on this little black dress!
Vera Wang Collection 1990s Rare ' Ocean Wave ' Print 100% Silk 90s Ruched Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare vintage VERA WANG Collection silk ruched dress from 1995!
1990s Vera Wang Black Beaded Slinky Size 4 - 6 Vintage 90s Halter Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1990s VERA WANG black slinky beaded halter dress! Features a lovely silhouette that flatters an array of body shapes.
Vera Wang Black Off the Shoulder Silk Cocktail Dress with 3/4 Lace Sleeves
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Vera Wang cocktail dress. This stunning off the shoulder cocktail is composed of the finest silk and lace.
Stunning Vera Wang Size 14 Purple Taffeta Silk Tulle Vintage Evening Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Vera Wang purple / eggplant Taffetta evening ball gown! From the early to mid 1990s. Extremely flattering to the shape. Layers and layers of tulle over taffeta. Ruching at w...
1990s Vera Wang Chartreuse Yellow Green Two Piece Satin Evening Gown Ensemble
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s VERA WANG chartreuse yellow/green two piece satin evening gown ensemble! Features a fitted corset with a full hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure...
VERA WANG Beige Silk Organza Tulle Pleated Wedding Gown Size 2
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of nude organza and tulle. The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excelle...
Vera Wang Vintage Size 10 Pale Yellow 1990s Strapless Taffeta 90s Ball Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1990s VERA WANG pale yellow strapless taffeta and mesh evening dress!
Vera Wang Black Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in New York City, NY
Cute black silk cocktail dress w/orange & fuschia mesh fabric rear.
Herve Leger New Navy Wrap Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great off white striped navy blue wool dress from Herve Leger. The semi fitted wrap style dress has a breast pocket, peaked lapels and a double vent on top of a single vent in the...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
1970s Victoria Royal Kelly Green + White Abstract Floral Sequined Chiffon Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...
BELVILLE SASSON Velvet Skirt Evening Ensemble Off Shoulder Scallop Size 10
By BELVILLE SASSON
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belville Sasson ensemble is composed of silk and velvet. Features an off the shoulder scalloped blouse and a taffeta skirt. There are center front buttons on the blouse and a zi...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
Michael Kors Collection Pearl Open Back Size 4 / 6 Black Grecian Gown Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 2000s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black and white pearl strap Grecian style evening gown! Features white pearls as straps that sit slightly off the shoulder, with two rows of pearls...
Gianni Versace F/W 1993 Runway Couture Sheer Knit Mesh Lace Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1993 Runway Couture Sheer Knit Mesh Lace Bustier Black Evening Dress Gown IT 44 Excellent Condition!
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder p...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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.