1980s Victor Costa Christmas Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Miami, FL
This dress is a holiday dream. Like you stepped off the set of White Christmas. A 1980s Victor
Category
Vintage Christmas Dresses
1970s Poinsettia Print Embroidered Beaded Velvet Velour Holiday Maxi Dress Gown
$634Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Poinsettia Print Embroidered Beaded Velvet Velour Holiday Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
the upcoming Holiday / Christmas season. This dress is perfect for any holiday party. Soft black
Category
1970s Evening Gowns
Extraordinary Patrick Kelly 1980s Vintage Red BodCon Mermaid Dress w/ Tulle Hem
$2,850
Size: Medium / Large
Extraordinary Patrick Kelly 1980s Vintage Red BodCon Mermaid Dress w/ Tulle Hem
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
mermaid hem. SO avant garde, yet a timeless piece! Perfect as a Christmas / Holiday dress! Looks great
Category
1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Ulrich Engler Couture Green Velvet Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning silk velvet couture evening gown by Ulrich Engler. In a wonderful Christmas tree green
Category
Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Recent Sales
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Red and Green Brocade Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dress. Perfect for Christmas Eve! Size: Small ( 2/4) Bust; 34 inches/ Rib cage: 30 / Waist: 27” Dress
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1990s Frosty the Snowman Cotton Novelty Button Christmas Vintage 90s Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun 1990s cotton Frosty the Snowman novelty embroidered sleeveless Christmas jumper midi dress
Category
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Green Silk Christmas Tassel Sketch Cocktail Dress w Cord Belt - S-M, 1960s
Sold
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
Green Silk Christmas Tassel Sketch Cocktail Dress w Cord Belt - S-M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the personal collection of a department store heiress, this dress was purpose-built for the
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Vintage Sheath Dress And Coat Suit Red Green Christmas Holiday Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
. This vintage Christmas red sleeveless wool dress and coat suit is in pristine condition.The coat is
Category
1950s American Sheath Dresses
Halston Dark Blue Chiffon Cold Shoulder Balloon Sleeve Trapeze Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Christmas / holiday party dress. - Made in the USA - Elasticated cuffs Materials: Silk
Category
1970s American Cocktail Dresses
People Also Browsed
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Category
1970s French Cocktail Dresses
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer White Sleeveless Ruffle Top
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Spring/Summer 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella sheer white sleeveless ruffle top debuted on the season's runway. The lightweight, semi-transparent fabric is adorned with delicat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
Category
1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Category
1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses
Prada fucsia purple tulle dress
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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...
Category
1980s American Evening Gowns
CHANEL black satin 2022 22K PEARL HEEL Sandals Shoes 41 fit 40
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ankle-strap sandals in black satin embellished with a off-white CC logo pearl at the heel. Brand new. 2022 Fall/Winter Measurements Model 22K G39616 Imprinte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Campaign FW 2003 Silk Green Ruffle Dress Fr 36
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Dress French size 36 - US 4 ( please check measurements ) F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Finished with Ruffles, Back Zip Closure, Fab...
Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
$1,275
Size: Small / Medium
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...
Category
1970s American Cocktail Dresses
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...
Category
1990s Italian Pullovers
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Pink Ruffle Corset Cocktail Dress US 8
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Pink Ruffle Corset Cocktail Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 90's Oscar de la Renta Cocktail Dress US size - 8 Black Velvet Top with Corset, Lace Up Closure, Layered Pink Chiffon Skirt with Glitter Dots, Fully Lined, Back Zip Closure. ...
Category
1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
Category
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
Category
1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Category
1960s Evening Gowns
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Category
1980s French Trouser Pant Suits
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Vintage Christmas Dresses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Vintage Christmas Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage christmas dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black vintage christmas dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Brown and more options on these pages. 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 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing vintage christmas dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oscar De La Renta, Adele Simpson and Ashish each produced popular versions that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Christmas Dresses?
On average, vintage christmas dresses on 1stDibs sell for $900, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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.
Read More
Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.
More Ways To Browse
Patrick Kelly Dress
Red Tulle Gown
Halston Chiffon Dress
Green Brocade Dress
Red Victor Costa
Clare Potter
Bishop Sleeve Dress
Brown Feather Dress
Button Back Dresses
Cavalli Fringe
Christian Dior Black Tulle Skirt
Christian Lacroix Couture Dress
Crystal Corset
Deadstock Vintage Clothing
Dior Dress Sheer
Dior Galliano Floral Dress
Dior Galliano Slip Dress
Dior Satin Dress