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Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Bombshell Mugler Dress Black Summer Evening Gown V-Neck Sexy
Bombshell Mugler Dress Black Summer Evening Gown V-Neck Sexy

Bombshell Mugler Dress Black Summer Evening Gown V-Neck Sexy

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

BOMBSHELL! The perfect gown for an elegant sexy summer evening. Very sexy long maxi dress, bodycon

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1990s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

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50s Black Satin Bombshell Gown
50s Black Satin Bombshell Gown

50s Black Satin Bombshell Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Epitome of 1950s glamour! Black satin gown with spaghetti halter straps, ruched bust line and bustle flounce down back. The dark sister of Marilyn Monroe's 'Diamonds are A Girls Best...

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1970s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress
1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress

1950s FERCIONI Italian Couture Silk Bombshell Cocktail Bride Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This glamorous and sexy 1950s italian tailor Giovanni Fercioni cocktail dress is in fabulous cream

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1950s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown
1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage gown from Mr. Blackwell dates to the 1950's through early 1960's and is fully covered in black and fuchsia sequins. Fitted throughout. Squared bustline with narrow shoulder...

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress
Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress

Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

An absolutely stunning bombshell evening dress from the 1950's! We are in love with the hourglass

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown

Located in NEWARK, GB

This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress
Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress

Located in New York, NY

Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress. There are some minor areas of loose beads

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Star of Siam 50s Sari Inspired Bombshell Cocktail Dress
Star of Siam 50s Sari Inspired Bombshell Cocktail Dress

Star of Siam 50s Sari Inspired Bombshell Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1950s Hollywood inspired cocktail dress from Star of Siam from pure handwoven silk

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1950s Thai Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Stephen Sprouse bombshell bodycon sequinned aqua evening dress, c. 1980s
Stephen Sprouse bombshell bodycon sequinned aqua evening dress, c. 1980s

Stephen Sprouse bombshell bodycon sequinned aqua evening dress, c. 1980s

By Stephen Sprouse

Located in London, GB

Rare Stephen Sprouse bodycon evening dress from the 1980s. The dress has low back and is covered in

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1980s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950s Vintage Bombshell Blue Chantilly Lace Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Bombshell Blue Chantilly Lace Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Bombshell Blue Chantilly Lace Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous silk-lined chantilly lace cocktail dress with a scalloped hem and hourglass silhouette

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress

Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress

By Philip Hulitar

Located in Sparks, NV

Creamy floral 100% silk wiggle dress from the 1950's- early 60's by upscale designer Philip Hulitar

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Bombshell Vintage Victor Costa Silk Satin Strapless Origami Bow Black Gown
Bombshell Vintage Victor Costa Silk Satin Strapless Origami Bow Black Gown

Bombshell Vintage Victor Costa Silk Satin Strapless Origami Bow Black Gown

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful strapless Victor Costa black silk satin gown! Origami/bow detail at waist, with a sexy slit at front hem. Extremely flattering fit, that is the perfect, classic black gown!...

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1980s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Early 1960s Demi Couture Light Pink Silk Bombshell 60s Vintage Gown and Gloves
Early 1960s Demi Couture Light Pink Silk Bombshell 60s Vintage Gown and Gloves

Early 1960s Demi Couture Light Pink Silk Bombshell 60s Vintage Gown and Gloves

Located in San Diego, CA

Simply stunning early 1960s demi couture light pale pink silk gown! Words cannot even begin to express the mere beauty of this ensemble! Fine luxurious silk is lightweight, yet so in...

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1960s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Norma Kamali vintage 80's Black Lace Bombshell dress 4
Norma Kamali vintage 80's Black Lace Bombshell dress 4

Norma Kamali vintage 80's Black Lace Bombshell dress 4

By Norma Kamali

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Norma Kamali vintage 80's Black Lace Bombshell dress Sz 4 Bust 35" Waist 28

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1980s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950s Red White Polka Dots Bombshell Dress
1950s Red White Polka Dots Bombshell Dress

1950s Red White Polka Dots Bombshell Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white acetate with red polka dot print * bow tie accent * bodice stays

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950's Faux Fur Leopard Print Bombshell Wiggle Dress
1950's Faux Fur Leopard Print Bombshell Wiggle Dress

1950's Faux Fur Leopard Print Bombshell Wiggle Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * faux fur leopard print * black acetate lining * sleeveless * metal

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1970's Halston Asymmetric Sequin Silk-Jersey Bombshell Hourglass Evening Gown
1970's Halston Asymmetric Sequin Silk-Jersey Bombshell Hourglass Evening Gown

1970's Halston Asymmetric Sequin Silk-Jersey Bombshell Hourglass Evening Gown

By Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Halston started his own business in 1968. Throughout most of the seventies he epitomized the glamour, as well as the decadence of the era, becoming a central figure in the nightlife ...

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1970s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950's Nathan Strong Metallic-Gold Lame Bombshell Party Dress
1950's Nathan Strong Metallic-Gold Lame Bombshell Party Dress

1950's Nathan Strong Metallic-Gold Lame Bombshell Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Glamorous metallic-gold lame party dress by the talented "Nathan Strong". It has a Parisian "New

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Black Red Silk Floral Bombshell Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Black Red Silk Floral Bombshell Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Black Red Silk Floral Bombshell Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

Gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman floral print silk dress. Acetate lining, signature Ceil draping at

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Black Ruche Jersey Bombshell Dress
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Black Ruche Jersey Bombshell Dress

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Black Ruche Jersey Bombshell Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * black knit jersey * signature Ceil draping * swagged hem skirt

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1950's Robert Martin Peach Lace Swagged Skirt Bombshell Dress
1950's Robert Martin Peach Lace Swagged Skirt Bombshell Dress

1950's Robert Martin Peach Lace Swagged Skirt Bombshell Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

Amazing 1950's dress from Robert-Martin. Gorgeous ivory lace over peach/nude net backing and peach

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1950s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1960's Violet Floral Bombshell Gown with Chiffon Swag
1960's Violet Floral Bombshell Gown with Chiffon Swag

1960's Violet Floral Bombshell Gown with Chiffon Swag

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rose print. This bombshell gown is draped with radiating asymmetrical pleats from the waist which

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1960s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown
1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown

1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1940's "Madeleine et Cie" designer gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. T...

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1940s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s
Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s

Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s

By Renato Balestra

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black silk damask dress from Renato Balestra with a subtle pattern of tiny dots throughout. It has a square cut plunging neckline and a black band with a center front bow un...

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1990s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress

By Mamselle, Betty Carol

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD

By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...

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1990s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5

Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...

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2010s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Anna Molinari Gold Ribbon Mini Dress With Fringe
Anna Molinari Gold Ribbon Mini Dress With Fringe

Anna Molinari Gold Ribbon Mini Dress With Fringe

By Anna Molinari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Anna Molinari gold ribbon dress made in Italy. The dress features a crocheted body, long sleeves, a fringed hem, and a mini dres...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...

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1950s French Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Tucson, AZ

Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fabric, dusting of rhinestone...

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Givenchy Couture Purple Silk Chiffon Dress with Wrap Collar and Belt Size Small
Givenchy Couture Purple Silk Chiffon Dress with Wrap Collar and Belt Size Small

Givenchy Couture Purple Silk Chiffon Dress with Wrap Collar and Belt Size Small

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Givenchy dress is composed of a purple silk chiffon with a white speckle print. There is a neck wrap, which can be worn in a variety of ways. There are center back button closur...

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20th Century French Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12
Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...

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1920s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt
2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt

2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt

By John Galliano

Located in Studio City, CA

2000's John Galliano black sleeveless bias cut evening dress w/cowl neckline, lace insets and a detachable rhinestone buckle belt that is worn below the waistline. Fabric is an aceta...

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Early 2000s French Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...

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1990s Italian Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...

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1940s Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisitely beautiful Ceil Chapman evening gown from the 1950's. The epitome of midcentury Hollywood glamour. A holy grail gown for any vintage darling enamored with this bygone era ...

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1950s American Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses

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Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage bombshell evening dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage bombshell evening dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, 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 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage bombshell evening dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Lilli Diamond, Mr. Blackwell and Norma Kamali are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Bombshell Evening Dresses?

Prices for vintage bombshell evening dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $1,750, while these items, on average, fetch $725.

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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