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Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress

1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress

By Jeanette Kastenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty vintage 80s ( 1985 to be exact ) JEANETTE KASTENBERG 1920s 20s flapper style gold sequin

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

By Eletra Casadei, Casadei

Located in San Diego, CA

strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress

Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 80s LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold rayon lace drop waist dress ! Features an ivory lace

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1980s Indian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features

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1980s Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown

By Ted Lapidus Paris, Ted Lapidus

Located in San Diego, CA

Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

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80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress
80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress

80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress

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1980s Unknown Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress
80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress

80s Courreges Black Velvet and Sequin Cocktail Dress

By André Courrèges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s Courreges dress in black velvet with sequin encrusted empire bodice. Interestingly cut

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1980s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Courreges 80s Linen Sequin Evening Dress Size 8.
Courreges 80s Linen Sequin Evening Dress Size 8.

Courreges 80s Linen Sequin Evening Dress Size 8.

By André Courrèges

Located in Atlanta, GA

Courreges 1980s linen with sequin from front to back evening dress is a French size 38 but fits

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1980s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Vicky Tiel Black Jersey and Sequin Peekaboo Cocktail Dress
80s Vicky Tiel Black Jersey and Sequin Peekaboo Cocktail Dress

80s Vicky Tiel Black Jersey and Sequin Peekaboo Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sexy little black dress by 80s design titan Vicky Tiel. Black jersey with fully sequined peekaboo

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1980s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Oleg Cassini black sequin dress
Oleg Cassini black sequin dress

Oleg Cassini black sequin dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 80s simple yet elegant black sequin dress by Oleg Cassini. Excellent condition. Back center

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1980s Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Bill Blass Sequin Sheath Style  Gown with Ostrich Feathers
80s Bill Blass Sequin Sheath Style  Gown with Ostrich Feathers

80s Bill Blass Sequin Sheath Style Gown with Ostrich Feathers

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sequins, appliqued flowers and trimmed at the hem with ostrich feathers. Eternal glamour.

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s
Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s

Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s

Located in Rubiera, RE

Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding

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1980s Italian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

1970/80s Enrico Coveri knit sequin dress
1970/80s Enrico Coveri knit sequin dress

1970/80s Enrico Coveri knit sequin dress

By Enrico Coveri

Located in New York, NY

loud. The combination of the casual cut and the decadence of the sequins allows this dress to be worn

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1970s Italian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's
Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's

Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Tracey Mills Silver Sequin & Beaded Gown-Sz S-Circa 80's This is a fabulous and original

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's
Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's

Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta Black and Silver sequin cocktail dress-10-Circa 80's This beautiful vintage

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble
80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble

80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble

By Norma Kamali

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Norma Kamali blue sequins ensemble ( body suit, crop jacket and jacket) Body suit fit size: 4

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Solid Gold Sequin & Bead Gown w/ Cowl
80s Solid Gold Sequin & Bead Gown w/ Cowl

80s Solid Gold Sequin & Bead Gown w/ Cowl

Located in Gresham, OR

sequins and beading! Size 8-10

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" Sequin Evening Dress
Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" Sequin Evening Dress

Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" Sequin Evening Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in New York, NY

Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" sequin evening dress from the 80s is fully lined with a

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Oleg Cassini "Shade of Irish Green" Sequin Cocktail Dress
Oleg Cassini "Shade of Irish Green" Sequin Cocktail Dress

Oleg Cassini "Shade of Irish Green" Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Kingston, NY

Oleg Cassini "Shades of Irish Green" sequin evening dress from the 80s is fully lined with a center

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

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1980s Unknown Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress
80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress

80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Purple Sequin Snake Pattern Dress

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1980s Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s
Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s

Richilene Vintage 80s Cream & Silver Floral Sequin Sleeveless Party Dress, 1980s

By Richilene

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A glamorous vintage party shift dress from the 80s by luxury American fashion label, Richilene. In

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1980s American Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS
80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS

80S VALENTINO 40S-STYLE VELVET AND SEQUINS

By Valentino

Located in Miami Beach, FL

black sequins formed into raised rosettes. The pouffed sleeve edges are sparkling silver. The sleeves

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1980s Italian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Super Sexy Sequin Cocktail Dress. This is so much prettier than the

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1980s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Gold Sequin Cocktail Dress
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Gold Sequin Cocktail Dress

Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Gold Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Vicky Tiel Couture Paris Sexy 80's Sequin Cocktail Dress The witty quote was "It's Chanel for the

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1970s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80'S Oleg Cassini "Flower Power" Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress
80'S Oleg Cassini "Flower Power" Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress

80'S Oleg Cassini "Flower Power" Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

" cocktail dress by Designer Oleg Cassini. Made of 100% silk, heavily adorned beads and sequins with a

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20th Century Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Vicky Tiel Paris Sensational 80's Gold Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress. Unworn with tags. The witty

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1970s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress
80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress

80s Black Velvet Diamond Sequin Strapless Mini Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s black velvet gold diamond sequin strapless mini dress, bodice lined.

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1980s Unknown Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Black Sequin Wrap Style Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Black Sequin Wrap Style Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 80's Black Sequin Wrap Style Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Sexy vintage black sequin cocktail dress from Thierry Mugler . This has a wrap style section that

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1980s French Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin  Cocktail Dress Open Back
80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin  Cocktail Dress Open Back

80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin Cocktail Dress Open Back

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Oleg Cassini Black Sequin Cocktail Dress. Contour fitting, long sleeve with a high collar and

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1980s Unknown Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Multi Color Beaded and Sequined Naeem Khan Dress
80s Multi Color Beaded and Sequined Naeem Khan Dress

80s Multi Color Beaded and Sequined Naeem Khan Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s multi colored heavily beaded and sequined Naeem Khan cocktail dress. Fully lined. Zips up the

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1980s Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Laura Biagiotti 80s black sequin cocktail dress size 4.
Laura Biagiotti 80s black sequin cocktail dress size 4.

Laura Biagiotti 80s black sequin cocktail dress size 4.

By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Laura Biagiotti 1980s black sequin cocktail dress size original size Italian 42 but fits like a

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1980s Italian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

80s Show Girl Sequin Gown
80s Show Girl Sequin Gown

80s Show Girl Sequin Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

80s Show Girl Sequin Gown

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1980s Unknown Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

Neiman Marcus 80s Red Sequin Gown Size 6.
Neiman Marcus 80s Red Sequin Gown Size 6.

Neiman Marcus 80s Red Sequin Gown Size 6.

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Atlanta, GA

Neiman Marcus Silver Key 1980s red sequin gown is size 6. Ladies please use your measuring tape so

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Vicky Tiel

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By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...

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By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Italian Vintage 80s Sequin Dress

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

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GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

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1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress

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By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Pamela Dennis

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Vintage 80s Sequin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage 80s sequin 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, Purple and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage 80s sequin dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Vicky Tiel, Tadashi Shoji and Thierry Mugler are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Vintage 80s Sequin Dress?

Prices for a vintage 80s sequin dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $2,475, while, on average they fetch $798.

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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