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Vintage Couture Wedding Dresses

RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1996 Vintage Champagne Beaded Corset Bridal Wedding
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1996 Vintage Champagne Beaded Corset Bridal Wedding

RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1996 Vintage Champagne Beaded Corset Bridal Wedding

By Richard Tyler Couture

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Richard Tyler Couture Vintage 1996 A mix between a champagne and a pewter color, it's different in

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1990s Wedding Dresses

1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress

1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress

Located in London, GB

This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress

1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves

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1970s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage Mary McFadden Couture  Burgundy Long Sleeve Gown
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture  Burgundy Long Sleeve Gown

Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve Gown

By Mary McFadden

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 90s Marcy Mcfadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve V neck gown with gold frog closures and

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1980s American Wedding Dresses

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

One of the most exceptional, one of a kind, evening dresses we have ever had at Circa Vintage

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

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1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble

1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

1977 Chanel haute couture runway ensemble. The cardigan style jacket is fully beaded. The skirt

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20th Century French Wedding Dresses

1970s Simon Ellis Couture Trumpet Sleeve Wedding Dress
1970s Simon Ellis Couture Trumpet Sleeve Wedding Dress

1970s Simon Ellis Couture Trumpet Sleeve Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

is fully labelled with the Ellis couture bridal label. This is in excellent vintage condition - there

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1970s British Wedding Dresses

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

1960s Christian Dior Demi Couture Ivory Organza Dress & Jacket
1960s Christian Dior Demi Couture Ivory Organza Dress & Jacket

1960s Christian Dior Demi Couture Ivory Organza Dress & Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

around the hems. This vintage 1960s piece by Christian Dior is couture made and would make a fantastic

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1960s British Wedding Dresses

Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown
Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown

Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

longer in the dress, yet it has the fabric tag attached with the Givenchy Couture name in it. The gown

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Vintage Ivory Silk Couture Evening Gown  / Wedding Dress
Vintage Ivory Silk Couture Evening Gown  / Wedding Dress

Vintage Ivory Silk Couture Evening Gown / Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage couture gown in a pretty ivory colour with wonderful embroidery detail. The

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s French Couture Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress
1950s French Couture Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress

1950s French Couture Cream Silk and Lace Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

absolutely superb vintage condition with a long train. The dress reminds us of Grace Kelly's wedding dress

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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Gold Sequinned and Beaded Dress
1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Gold Sequinned and Beaded Dress

1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Gold Sequinned and Beaded Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

standard as French Haute Couture. This dress features his late 50s to early 60s couture label

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1960s British Wedding Dresses

1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress
1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress

1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress

Located in London, GB

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a

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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Pierre Balmain 1960s Haute Couture Ivory Silk Gazar Bridal Dress
Pierre Balmain 1960s Haute Couture Ivory Silk Gazar Bridal Dress

Pierre Balmain 1960s Haute Couture Ivory Silk Gazar Bridal Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

This magnificent Pierre Balmain circa 1968 haute couture silk gazar bridal dress suit in ivory is

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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture 50's Vintage Lace Wedding Gown Sz
Pierre Balmain Couture 50's Vintage Lace Wedding Gown Sz

Pierre Balmain Couture 50's Vintage Lace Wedding Gown Sz

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Vintage 1950's Fantasy Lace and Tulle Wedding Gown from Pierre Balmain This stunning

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1950s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1992 Thierry Mugler Couture Stretch Silk & Tulle Bustier Hourglass Gown
Vintage 1992 Thierry Mugler Couture Stretch Silk & Tulle Bustier Hourglass Gown

Vintage 1992 Thierry Mugler Couture Stretch Silk & Tulle Bustier Hourglass Gown

By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

inches Total Length: 62 inches This 1992 Thierry Mugler couture designer dress is in beautiful condition

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1990s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown

By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A breathtaking and highly desirable Christian Dior haute couture beaded lace bias-cut trained

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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

VICKY TIEL COUTURE Vintage Jeweled Tulle Gown Wedding 6
VICKY TIEL COUTURE Vintage Jeweled Tulle Gown Wedding 6

VICKY TIEL COUTURE Vintage Jeweled Tulle Gown Wedding 6

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Beautiful Vintage Jeweled Gown from VICKY TIEL COUTURE This is absolutely beautiful

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace White Vintage Wedding Dress, 2000s
Gianni Versace White Vintage Wedding Dress, 2000s

Gianni Versace White Vintage Wedding Dress, 2000s

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Marvelous Gianni Versace wedding dress, Versatile line, in white milk color. It features a splendid

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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses

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1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt

By Missoni

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...

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1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA charcoal wool gabardine RUNWAY coat with seamed back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

This is a sharply structured Azzedine Alaïa runway jacket from 1986, cut in charcoal wool gabardine. It has a long, double-breasted silhouette with a strong, sculpted shoulder line a...

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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006
A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006

By Leonard

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 2006 France Elegant interior robe  in printed silk satin from the house deisgner Léonard. As new, never worn, with its original label dating from 2006. Beautiful 100% salmon pi...

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Early 2000s French Negligees

nwot's DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Silk Maxi Slip Dress Gown
nwot's DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Silk Maxi Slip Dress Gown

nwot's DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Silk Maxi Slip Dress Gown

By Donna Karan

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Beige and brown tonal colors Pullover 100% silk Has some stretch Pristine Size IT42 Measurements in inches laying flat: length 59, pit to pit 15 to 17, sma...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag

Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag Year 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} 13"W x 8"H x 7.5"D Made in Italy

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Early 2000s Italian Tote Bags

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

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

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s Bras

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 Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.

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1990s Shirts

1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...

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1990s Italian Cocktail 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 Pullovers

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Vintage Couture Wedding Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage couture wedding dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage couture wedding dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing vintage couture wedding dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bernard Perris, Christian Dior and Gianni Versace Couture each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Couture Wedding Dresses?

On average, vintage couture wedding dresses on 1stDibs sell for $2,348, while they’re typically $559 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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