Backless blue taffetas evening dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless blue taffetas evening dress wrap on the bust . Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition: 52% 48% polyester. SIZE M
Backless blue taffetas evening dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless blue taffetas evening dress wrap on the bust . Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition: 52% 48% polyester. SIZE M
1980s Victor Costa Size XS Royal Blue Feather Bust Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 80s vintage VICTOR COSTA royal blue strapless dress ! Features hundreds of blu feather at the bust.
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy neckline Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy organza (polyester) neckline. Zip in the middle back. Size M
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black.
1990s Victor Costa Navy Ribbonwork and Sequin Mini Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Renowned American occasion wear designer Victor Costa created this mini dress for Saks Fifth Avenue in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
Victor Costa Royal Blue Chiffon Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victor Costa royal blue, chiffon gown with glitter design. Size 14
Vintage Victor Costa Teal Green Blue Size 6 / 8 Satin Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA teal green / blue satin fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress!
1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...
1970s Victor Costa Cold Shoulder Flower Print Vintage 70s Rayon Boho Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s VICTOR COSTA flower printed cold shoulder boho rayon dress !
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Navy Velvet Blue Satin Sheer Neckline Ball Gown XS
By Victor Costa
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning Victor Costa vintage evening gown! The dress is a super-soft, deep navy velvet with contrasting-textured navy satin accents.
Size: 4-6 See Measurements
1970s Victor Costa Funky Blue Floral Knit Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous and fun blue floral dress by Victor Costa! The dress is maxi length, with long sleeves, a low square neckline, and a high cinched waist that borders on an empire waist.
1970's Victor Costa Prairie Style Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Romantic 1970's dress by Victor Costa in prairie style, in a soft cotton blend, possibly cotton and viscose (no fabric label) with a dainty floral pattern in ivory, pink and blue.
Victor Costa 80's Strapless Blue Cocktail Dress with Feather Bust
By Victor Costa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Victor Costa 80's Strapless Blue Cocktail Dress with Feather Bust.
VICTOR COSTA One Shoulder Striped Cotton Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
This VICTOR COSTA dress is made of a light weight cotton.
Simply Elegant Teal Blue Gown/ Feathered Wrists by Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Oradell, NJ
Victor Costa bought out his then partner in 1974 and began his own fashion house/label, Victor Costa LTD. This simply elegant floor length gown in teal blue with a wide band of match...
1980's Victor Costa Navy Tulle Ballgown
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown from Victor Costa retailed at Neiman Marcus and is made of navy blue dotted and sequined tulle. Full skirt with lining and tulle underneath. Fitted bodice has attached...
1980's Victor Costa Blue Striped Cotton Tiered Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fresh as a daisy cotton 1980's Victor Costa frock. The striped fabric is a direct reference to a Lacroix collection that Mr. Costa was inspired by. The tiered skirt is flirty and the...
Victor Costa Royal Blue and White Polka Dot Cocktail Dress Size 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa cocktail dress is composed of a royal blue and white polka fabric.
1980's Victor Costa Navy and White Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Victor Costa 1980's blue and white striped satin strapless cocktail dress.
Navy blue and white 80's cocktail dress Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fully drapped navy blue and white cocktail dress in taffetas with a bow and tail in the same fabric
Victor Costa Vintage 70s 1970s Sheer Blue Lace Maxi Dress with Long Sleeves + Belt
By Victor Costa, Romantica by Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Baby blue sheer lace maxi dress by Victor Costa. This dress has long sheer sleeves and a matching belt.
Victor Costa Vintage Blue Metallic Brocade Strapless Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Reduced from $600. Vintage blue and black metallic brocade strapless gown with an origami bow fold at the waist. By Victor Costa. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Cl...
Victor Costa Blue Tafetta & Black velvet Avant Garde Long Sleeve Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Avant Garde" gown by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The gown falls off the shoulder with a long sleeve, bow in the center, a taffeta bodice, and a velvet skirt. Measurements: ...
Vintage VICTOR COSTA Size 8 Black Vevet & Gold Damask Evening Ensemble
By Victor Costa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VICTOR COSTA evening ensemble includes a black velvet jacket with curved neckline, scalloped hem, and purple and gold applique trim with a matching black and metallic gold da...
Long evening bustier dress in blue satin Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening bustier dress in blue satin
1970s Victor Costa for Romantica Vintage Floral Print Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Red floral print maxi dress by Victor Costa for Romantica. Blue ruffle detail along the bottom hem of the dress.
Size: Small - Medium
Beautiful Victor Costa SAKS Vintage Royal Blue Silk Off - Shoulder Evening Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1980s / 80s VICTOR COSTA for SAKS 5th AVENUE royal blue silk evening dress!
1980s Victor Costa Strapless Blue & White Polka Dot Mermaid Gown with Bolero
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Absolutely gorgeous gown made of nylon/polyester, with a tulle underskirt.The dress is lovely and sleek to mid-tigh and then billows out at the back and sides as per the pictures. ...
Navy Blue Victor Costa Evening Gown Vintage Dress Off Shoulder 6
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage navy blue evening gown was designed by Victor Costa. The dress is matte satin in excellent condition and the skirt portion is lined with tulle.
1970's Victor Costa Navy Polka Dot Shirt Dress with Pleat Hem
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1970's Victor Costa shirt dress. Made from a soft synthetic fabric in navy blue with white polka dots, the dress is buttoned down in the front with micro pleats embellishin...
Victor Costa Electric Blue Strapless Bow Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Victor Costa Electric Blue Strapless Bow Gown. Excellent Condition
Vintage 1980's Victor Costa Teal Taffeta Dress and Jacket
By Victor Costa
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1980's dress and jacket * teal blue/green ribbed taffeta * deep plunge strapless dress with stays * matching jacket * original matching belt * rhinestone buttons and h...
1970s Victor Costa Navy Blue & White Polka Dot Vintage Dress With Ruffles
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
We love the playfulness of Victor Costa dresses! This late 1970's long blue maxi dress with white polka dots is no exception!
Victor Costa Vintage Dress Green Satin Strapless Evening Gown Dress w/ Bow
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
BUST: 38" WAIST: 30" HIPS: 40" LENGTH from under arm to waist: 9" LENGTH from waist: 44" This 1980's Victor Costa strapless vintage dress is absolutely fabulous, with its...
Size: see description
Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous vintage Victor Costa natural cotton maxi dress with blue butterfly wing sleeves with multi colored spots!
1970s Victor Costa Sheer Floral and Paisley Print Prairie Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Houston, TX
Victor Costa blue, gold and rust sheer floral print dress with paisley style borders has a large ruffle neck, sheer bishop sleeves and gathered tiered maxi skirt.
Victor Costa Navy Blue Chiffon Vintage Dress with White Satin Off Shoulder
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty, full length vintage dress was designed by Victor Costa in the 1980's.
Size: see description for measurements
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Blue Open Back Dress W/ Pink & Red Flowers
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun 1980s Victor Costa vintage floral dress with bright pink trim in a navy blue cotton with red, white, cream and pink flowers.
1980s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Vintage Dress Strapless Blue and White
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty vintage dress was designed by Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus in the 1980's.
Victor Costa Navy Blue Strapless Taffeta Bubble Party Dress, Circa 1980's
By Victor Costa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Victor Costa 1980's navy blue taffeta strapless dress,side zip and fully lined.
Size: See Description
Vintage Victor Costa Strapless Sweetheart Floral Evening Dress w Wrap Scarf
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty Victor Costa vintage late 1970's or early 1980's evening dress is in a beautiful, bold multi colored floral print in shades of blue, green, yellow, purple, orange, pink, ...
1980s Strapless Victor Costa Vintage Dress Navy White Polka Dots 2/4
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This strapless navy blue vintage dress with white polka dots is from Victor Costa.
Size: 40 (Fr) 10 (Us)
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...
Size: Small French 36
Jacques Heim Vintage 60s Ivory Lace Wedding Dress By Les mariées de Jacques Heim
By Jacques Heim
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jacques Heim 1960's wedding dress. A breathtaking vintage ivory lace wedding dress by "Les Mariées de Jacques Heim," orig...
Christian Dior set circa 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (made in France) Purple set composed of a lingerie-style mesh top and a taffeta skirt with a train. Size 38FR indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. A Collection circa 1999 under the...
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2002 Lace Blouse + Skirt
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Skirt Set F/W 2002 Collection Color - Black. Lace Puff-Sleeve Blouse with Silk Ribbons. Fabric is stretch. Skirt - Silk and Wool (90% wool, 10% Cashme...
2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black Thierry Mugler short romper designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, this short jumpsuit features short sleeves and a deep v-neckline. Silver-tone metal a...
2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown IT42
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
Size: XS, S, M
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
Sylvia Ann 1970s Rose Print Pink Ivory Chiffon Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
By SYLVIA ANN
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...
French 1920's Embroidered and Filet Lace Afternoon Dress.
Located in New York, NY
1920s French fine cut work and shadow embroidered afternoon dress, inserted with rondels of Reticella needle lace and sides of hand knotted Fillet lace . France 1920's Length 43"....
Size: FR 38 (fits an XS or S)
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1984 Azzedine Alaia hooded dress in darkest brown stretch viscose jersey fabric. Dress has a draped bodice with a deep plunging V neckline and an elongated hood that falls ...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
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.