Vintage 1940s Women's Lavender Cotton Day Dress with Embroidered Skirt
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
1940’s day dress; lavender bodice with embroidered cream border skirt
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Vintage Lavender Dress
Pierre Cardin Vintage 1970s Lavender Viscose Attached Necklace Halter Dress.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Pierre Cardin vintage 1970s attached necklace halter dress.This elegant piece is made in a viscose lavender tone color fabric that creates soft, fluid drape.
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1970s French Vintage Lavender Dress
Vintage James Galanos Brocade Coat Dress in Green Lavender 1960s
By James Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptional vintage brocade coat dress designed by legendary American couturier James Galanos for Amelia Gray Boutique, Beverly Hills, circa late 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
A stunning example of Bob Mackie's signature glamour, this vintage lavender gown is a real show stopper. Entirely hand-embroidered with sparkling sequins and glass beads, the dress f...
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1980s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 46 / 12 Lavender Lilac Purple Linen Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt dress!
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1980s French Vintage Lavender Dress
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Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Lavender Purple and Green Wave Dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s sleeveless shift dress in a lavender wave pattern with nubby sea green accents.
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1990s Italian Vintage Lavender Dress
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress Reference: CNLE/A00222 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: FW 1996 Material: Silk, Blend Color:...
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1990s Italian Vintage Lavender Dress
Moroccan Lavender Kaftan Maxi Dress Hooded Vintage Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan lavender floral georgette see trough fabric embroidered with purple trim, This long maxi dress vintage kaftan trim is embroidered and braided entirely by hand.
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20th Century Moroccan Vintage Lavender Dress
1970s Purple Lavender Lightweight Cotton Voile Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s purple and lavender lightweight cotton voile short sleeve wrap dress ! Features a vibrant regal purple with lavender ruffle details. Elastic waistband. Both colors on e...
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1970s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Beautiful 1970s Purple Lavender Ethnic Batik Print High Neck Vintage Midi Dress
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Beautiful 1970s Purple Lavender Ethnic Batik Print High Neck Vintage Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 70s ethnic batik print high neck purple / lilac long sleeve ombre midi dress / gown! Features a fitted soft stretch jersey bodice, with a full metallic semi sheer chiffon sk...
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1970s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skir...
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1980s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Atelier Versace Vintage Lavender Ruffled Backless Dress
By Gianni Versace, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful confection of ruffled sexiness from Atelier Versace. This is a vintage Atelier dress , from Gianni Versace. Size 40 Bust 34"+ Waist 32" Hips 44" Length 65"
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Lavender Dress
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1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
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1980s French Vintage Lavender Dress
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
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Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
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1970s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
By Versace
Located in North Wales, PA
A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...
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Early 2000s Vintage Lavender Dress
Vintage 1950's Duchess Satin Swing Coat Neiman Marcus US 4-10 UK 8-14
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible shade of peacock green Duchess satin and lined in a peacock blue rayon, this original vintage 1950's Neiman Marcus Swing coat is a rare piece to behol...
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1950s Vintage Lavender Dress
Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Silk Chiffon Chevron Lace Day Dress from the 1930's. Navy silk chiffon bias cut bodice with striped lacey mesh inserts flowing into full ballon sleeves. 2 large inv...
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1930s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Michelle Mason Women's One Shoulder Silk Ruffle Hem Dress, Size US4
Located in London, GB
Super pretty and slinky Michelle Mason One Shoulder Ruffle Hem Dress. Bought for £625 and new with tags. Made from superbly soft striped jacquard silk, it has a super flattering boas...
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2010s Unknown Vintage Lavender Dress
Black silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk wrapped top . Rhinestone Button and buttonhole on the sleeve edge SIZE 36/38 SAMPLE
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2010s Vintage Lavender Dress
Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Black CC Tweed Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic Chanel vintage jacket from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld at the height of the supermodel era. Rendered in soft pink and black textured wool ...
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1990s French Vintage Lavender Dress
Pink silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink silk wrapped top. Button and buttonhole closure on the sleeve cuffs. SAMPLE SIZE 38/ M
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2010s Vintage Lavender Dress
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
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1990s American Vintage Lavender Dress
Off-white beaded cocktail dress with lace boléro VALENTINO
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white beaded cocktail dress with lace boléro. Main fabric composition: nylon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 6 / 38 / M
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2010s Vintage Lavender Dress
Genny Leopard Print Sheer Silk Chiffon Shawl
By Genny
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic leopard spots are printed on sheer silk chiffon for this oversized wrap from Genny. The shawl can be worn in a variety of ways. It is in excellent condition and measures 44" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Lavender Dress
White jersey draped backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey draped backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Tied behind the neck. Front lenght = 124cm Back lenght = 155cm SIZE 36
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2010s Bulgarian Vintage Lavender Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1997 Black Silk Viscose Column Slip Gown — IT 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
A defining archive piece from Tom Ford’s Spring Summer 1997 collection for Gucci — one of the most celebrated seasons of his tenure and a landmark moment in 1990s fashion. This floor...
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1990s Italian Vintage Lavender Dress
Off-white backless rayon jersey mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white backless jersey mini dress . Fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36 / S
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2010s French Vintage Lavender Dress
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18" waist, 27" hips 28" length
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1980s French Vintage Lavender Dress
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Vintage Lavender Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage lavender dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in purple and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, black and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage lavender 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mary McFadden, Yves Saint Laurent and Adele Simpson each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Lavender Dress?
Prices for a vintage lavender dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $245 and can go as high as $7,802, while, on average they fetch $1,197.
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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