1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist.
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Vintage 20s Dresses
20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress
Located in London, GB
- 1920s Beaded flapper dress - Black tule embellished with incredible sequin and bead work - Great Gatsby style - Size ....... - Sold by Mae Vintage London
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1920s Evening Dresses
Iconic Vintage Janice Wainwright Black Flapper Style " Roaring 20s" Jersey Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Janice Wainwright black jersey and purple velvet dress!
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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Mini Black Dress Designer Size 4 Measurements: Length - 33 inches + fringe, Bust - 32/34, Waist - 28, Hips - 34. Fabric has some stretch. Fully lined...
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Flapper Style Black Fringe Vintage 70s Does 20s Sleeveless Disco Dress
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Flapper Style Black Fringe Vintage 70s Does 20s Sleeveless Disco Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel your innner Studio 54 in this black fully fringed flapper style disco dress ! Features allover fringe that looks fantastic with movement-- would look phenomenal on the dance ...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic AND rare 1920s regal dark purple / eggplant silk velvet flapper dress! Chic drop waist, with intricate folding and pleating detail. Buttons up the back, with two buttons at each...
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1920s Cocktail Dresses
1980s Does 1920s Lipstick Red Flapper Style Fully Fringed Vintage 80s 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible early 1980s does 1920s lipstick / cherry red fully fringed flapper style sleeveless dress ! Features nine tiers of fringe throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Rare 1960s Does 1920 Red + White Fringe Cotton Drop Waist Flapper 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail to this gem!
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1960s Unknown Sheath Dresses
1970s Joy Stevens Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Black Jersey Vintage Flapper Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular 1970s JOY STEVENS black fully fringe sleeveless flapper dress! This statement maker features multiple tiers of fringe throughout the entire front, back and sides of the d...
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s vintage LUCA LUCA gold metallic 1920s style sequined bib collar shift dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold sequins on the attached bib on the front...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s
By Gianni Versace for Genny
Located in London, GB
The Genny brand was launched in the ‘60s by Arnaldo Girombelli. It became quickly popular representing the main strengths of Made in Italy products, that is great quality and design ...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely sheer black silk chiffon and lace flapper dress from the late 1920s. Flutter sleeves and a draped neckline. This dress has no closure and pulls on over the head. In excell...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses
Chic 1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist.
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1920s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Valentino Sequined Flapper 20s Style Car Wash Hem Chiffon Dress + Shawl
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage VALENTINO ivory chiffon sequined 1920s style car wash hem flapper dress and shawl!
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses
1920s French Couture Pink + Gold Beaded Gatsby Roaring 20s Vintage Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 1920s French couture pink and gold beaded Gatsby style flapper dress ! Features the most beautiful rose colored pink, with gold lame panels at each vent. Rhinestone buckle...
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses
Amazing Vintage Pat Richards I Magnin Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Flapper Dress
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Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Pat Richards I Magnin Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Flapper Dress
By PAT RICHARDS
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage PAT RICHARDS for I. MAGNIN fully fringed black jersey dress!
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Size 10 Vintage Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper 1920s 20s Style Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage black silk heavily beaded fringed 'Flapper' style 1990s does 1920s halter dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black beaded tassels over the entire dress. Scalloped...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier 1920s Style Semi Sheer 90s Does 20s Vintage Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1990s does 1920s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER mixed media striped spaghetti strap flapper style sheer dress! Features color block and stripe prints in purple, yellow, turquoise, black, br...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Galanos Deep Red + Chartreuse Green Burnt Out Silk Velvet 20s Style Gown
By James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage JAMES GALANOS deep red and chartreuse green burn-out silk velvet 1920s style long sleeve evening dress! Gorgeous deep red color with chartreuse cut-outs in shapes of...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Silk Chiffon Vintage Dress Late 1920s Early 1930's Evening Gown Fine Lace
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage 20's dress is in incredible condition and I can find no visible flaws at all!
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Early 20th Century American Evening Gowns
H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo
Located in Portland, OR
I fell in love with this vintage 20's dress when I acquired several items from this very prominent Portland Oregon estate for my inventory and I am including the original photo of th...
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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Vintage Norma Kamali OMO 1980s Navy Blue One Shoulder 80s Top and Pants Jumpsuit
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage NORMA KAMALI OMO early 1980s navy blue one shoulder top and trosuers! Looks like a jumpsuit, but better! Soft stretch jersey stretches to fit, and the ruched details ...
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1980s American Trouser Pant Suits
1930s Black Fur Jacket with Ornamental Buckle
Located in London, GB
*Please note, that we will not be able to export this jacket overseas - it must be sent to a UK address, collected in-person or picked up by a courier from our London showroom.* Thi...
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1930s French Jackets
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
$1,237
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975 Long dress in a stunning Majorelle cobalt blue, crafted from a luxurious viscose & silk blend jersey. Key features include a fla...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
On Hold|$495
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
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1950s Danish Structured Shoulder Bags
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
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1950s Cardigans
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
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1970s American Toga Dresses
1980S Cotton Lilly P Style Bright Floral Jumpsuit Romper
Located in New York, NY
1980S Cotton Lilly P Style Bright Floral Jumpsuit Romper
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1980s Jumpers
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
$2,495
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...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown Shawl
$13,000
Size: fits XS/S
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Warm vanilla buttercream ivory silk with white i...
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1990s Wedding Dresses
Anna Molinari cream chiffon coral embellished gown
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molinari cream colored double-layer chiffon spagetti strap gown is cut on the bias for a form-fitting fit. The embellishment is of micro-coral seed beading and also micro pink s...
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This 1992 Thierry Mugler dress is a striking fusion of elegance and bold futurism, embodying the designer's signature avant-garde style. The dress, rendered in a sleek black fabric, ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
$919
Size: 40 on tag but fit 38/ M
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets
1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted jacket has a winged front collar, long sleeves with fold back cuffs and front self c...
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1940s American Double-Breasted Jackets
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
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1960s American Opera Coats
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Vintage 20s Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage 20s dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage 20s dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing vintage 20s dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Moschino each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Vintage 20s Dresses?
The prices for vintage 20s dresses start at $75 and top out at $6,050 with these items, on average, selling for $814.
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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