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.
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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
Beautiful 1970s poinsettia print embroidered velvet velour maxi dress / evening gown! Perfect for the upcoming Holiday / Christmas season.
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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
SO avant garde, yet a timeless piece! Perfect as a Christmas / Holiday dress! Looks great alone, or can be belted.
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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 , the dress has feather detail on the neckline and cuffs - they can be easily detach...
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Vintage Oscar De La Renta Red and Green Brocade Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 60s Fun Holiday theme Oscar De La renta red, green and metallic gold silk brocade long sleeve dress. Perfect for Christmas Eve! Size: Small ( 2/4) Bust; 34 inches/ Rib cage: 3...
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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 ! Features a red and green gingham bodice with paisley floral print skirt.
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Green Silk Christmas Tassel Sketch Cocktail Dress w Cord Belt - S-M, 1960s
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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 holidays by the company she owned.
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s Vintage Sheath Dress And Coat Suit Red Green Christmas Holiday Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
Potter's use of color and this is reminiscent of that. This vintage Christmas red sleeveless wool dress and coat suit is in pristine condition.The coat is fully lined in Christm...
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1950s American Sheath Dresses
Halston Dark Blue Chiffon Cold Shoulder Balloon Sleeve Trapeze Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
With a loose, flowy silhouette that would make for the perfect Christmas / holiday party dress. - Made in the USA - Elasticated cuffs Materials: Silk
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
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1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
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1980s American Jumpsuits
Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
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1980s American Evening Dresses
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
$600Sale Price|33% Off
Size: 6
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In excellent condition with minor sequin loss at back zipper. Size 6. MEASUREMENTS: B...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Blair Woolverton 1980s Floral Ribbon Size 4 Cotton Fit n Flare 80s Dress
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4
Vintage Blair Woolverton 1980s Floral Ribbon Size 4 Cotton Fit n Flare 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1980s BLAIR WOOLVERTON fit and flare dress! Features a beautiful flower print thorughout with purple ribbons that tie into a bow at each shoulder (length can be adjusted). M...
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
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1990s Japanese Blouses
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
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UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
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1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
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1980s French Ballerina Dresses
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
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1970s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
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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.
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