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A Sac French Victorian Silk and Velvet Day Dress Circa 1885
A Sac French Victorian Silk and Velvet Day Dress Circa 1885

A Sac French Victorian Silk and Velvet Day Dress Circa 1885

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1885 France Visit or city dress in two parts, boned bodice and large bustle skirt around 1885.Royal blue silk faille and chiseled velvet with a decor of peacock blue stylized ...

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1880s French Directoire Style Evening Dresses

Chanel 1980s Couture Checkered Print Victorian Style Gown
Chanel 1980s Couture Checkered Print Victorian Style Gown

Chanel 1980s Couture Checkered Print Victorian Style Gown

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel 1980s Couture Checkered Print Victorian Style Gown. This gown is roughly a size medium and

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown
Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown

Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown

By Alessandra Rich

Located in London, GB

Crafted from sheer Chantilly lace, this Victorian-style gown is detailed with a delicate corded

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown
Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown

Alessandra Rich Cutout Ruffled Chantilly Lace Gown

By Alessandra Rich

Located in London, GB

Crafted from sheer Chantilly lace, this Victorian-style gown is detailed with a delicate corded

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

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Victor Costa Strapless Dress
Victor Costa Strapless Dress

Victor Costa Strapless Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

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...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown
1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown

1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown

By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet classic 1970s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey rhinestone encrusted faux wrap jersey plunging Grecian halter gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted crossover bodice with a flatteri...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim
1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim

1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim

Located in New Hope, PA

This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip. The diagonal lines terminate in a curve at the shoul...

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1940s American Evening Dresses

Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim
Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim

Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim

By Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rose pink silk dress from Gucci. It has a corset bodice which comes to a point at the waist with adjustable spaghetti straps, topstitched pink silk and black lace cups, c...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

By Jean Louis, JEAN LOUIS COUTURE

Located in Water Mill, NY

A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER
Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER

Grey jersey draped cocktail dress MUGLER

By Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey jersey draped and gathered cocktail dress . Fabric composition: 82% nylon, 18% elastane. Hook&eye closure on the top front. Invisible zip closure on the side with star zip pulle...

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2010s Portuguese Cocktail Dresses

HERMES black leather MEDOR LOAFER Pumps Shoes 38.5
HERMES black leather MEDOR LOAFER Pumps Shoes 38.5

HERMES black leather MEDOR LOAFER Pumps Shoes 38.5

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Hermès Medor loafer-style platform pumps are crafted from black brushed leather, offering a refined blend of sophistication and modern edge. The design features ...

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2010s Shoes

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Informal Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Berlin, BE

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall Winter 2004 Sheer Art Deco Top FR44 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 2004 Material: Tulle: 64% Cot...

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Early 2000s French Camisoles

Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown
Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown

Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS for BERGDORF GOODMAN couture quality black evening dress! Luxurious black silk chiffon. Black on black polka dot bodice, with semi sheer black chiffon abov...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

Located in New York, NY

The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...

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1950s Casual Dresses

1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown
1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown

1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 80s CHRIS KOLE for LILLE RUBIN coral pink / salmon silk taffeta off-the-shoulder evening gown! Features a flattering ruched tailored boned bodice with elastic straps at top...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress
1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress

1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic mid 1960s cotton trapeze A-Line cotton dress! Features a mock neck with a flattering trapeze fit! hire background with vibrant colored polka dots throughout the entire dress. Pu...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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Victorian Style Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of victorian style gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black victorian style gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Blue and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 19th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding appealing victorian style gowns such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Adolfo, Chanel and Loris Azzaro each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Victorian Style Gowns?

The prices for victorian style gowns start at $400 and top out at $3,572 with these items, on average, selling for $1,098.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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