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Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments
Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments

Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments

By Mike Benet Formals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking 1960 gown by Mike Benet features vibrant cherry red fabric that commands attention

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1960s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown

Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown

By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress

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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress
1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress

1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1960s to early 1970s maxi dress is tailored from a vibrant turquoise linen and silk mix cloth and cut to a graceful empire-line silhouette. It has wide shoulder straps and ...

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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress

1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress

By Fanya

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...

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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage Orange Formal Suit by Gianni Versace
Vintage Orange Formal Suit by Gianni Versace

Vintage Orange Formal Suit by Gianni Versace

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage orange suit designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. Inside is the original label. The suit consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt made entirel...

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1970s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Bright Gianni Versace Yellow Two Piece Formal Suit
Bright Gianni Versace Yellow Two Piece Formal Suit

Bright Gianni Versace Yellow Two Piece Formal Suit

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Brilliant yellow dress designed by Gianni Versace in the 1970s, of fine Italian manufacture. The original label is present inside. The dress consists of two pieces: jacket and skirt....

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1970s Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

By Krizia

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

La Triomphe Tear Drop Lapis and Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant
La Triomphe Tear Drop Lapis and Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant

La Triomphe Tear Drop Lapis and Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant

By La Triomphe

Located in New York, NY

design at its finest. It would be equally appropriate worn with jeans and a t shirt or a formal evening

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1970s French Modern Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

2.42 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
2.42 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

2.42 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Warszawa, PL

jewelry. Versatile and radiant, it complements a wide range of styles, from formal evening gowns in black

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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires

Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires

Located in Berlin, BE

outfit, whether it be a formal evening gown or a casual ensemble. It is the perfect choice for those who

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Late 20th Century German Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono

Located in Atlanta, GA

married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west. It is overall

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Materials

Silk

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery

Located in Atlanta, GA

married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west. It is overall

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

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Silk

Vintage Red Velvet Overcoat
Vintage Red Velvet Overcoat

Vintage Red Velvet Overcoat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

for wearing over a formal dress or evening gown. Pair it with elegant heels, statement jewelry, and a

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Late 20th Century Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Woman in Black Dress Pulp Art Portrait/Couple Dancing Figurative, 2 sided
Woman in Black Dress Pulp Art Portrait/Couple Dancing Figurative, 2 sided

Woman in Black Dress Pulp Art Portrait/Couple Dancing Figurative, 2 sided

Located in Soquel, CA

gown and formal gloves, and on verso couple dancing by unknown artist, circa 1960s. Unsigned. Acquired

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1960s American Impressionist Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic, Cardboard

Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown
Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown

Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown

By Oleg Cassini

Located in San Francisco, CA

For your consideration is a fabulous Oleg Cassini Black formal gown. The double thick straps are

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage Richilene Elizabeth Arden Dress Black Lace & Taffeta Evening Gown
Vintage Richilene Elizabeth Arden Dress Black Lace & Taffeta Evening Gown

Vintage Richilene Elizabeth Arden Dress Black Lace & Taffeta Evening Gown

By Richilene for Elizabeth Arden

Located in Portland, OR

This lovely vintage Richilene black formal evening gown was purchased at Elizabeth Arden in the

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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Harvey Berin Yellow Silk Chiffon Evening Gown
Harvey Berin Yellow Silk Chiffon Evening Gown

Harvey Berin Yellow Silk Chiffon Evening Gown

By Harvey Berin

Located in Topanga, CA

Pat Nixonâ??s inaugural gown in 1969.

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1960s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Formal Long Gown
Bob Mackie Formal Long Gown

Bob Mackie Formal Long Gown

Unavailable|$7,500

Bob Mackie Formal Long Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Birmingham, AL

swirling around the dress, circa mid-1980s. Very unusual, only worn once. Perfect summer gown for a formal

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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Scott Barrie Wistful Evening Formal
Scott Barrie Wistful Evening Formal

Scott Barrie Wistful Evening Formal

By Scott Barrie

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Three piece evening embellished with embroidered tulle, sequins and rusching both on the 3/4

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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s White Raw Silk Formal Gown
1960s White Raw Silk Formal Gown

1960s White Raw Silk Formal Gown

Located in Antwerp, BE

1960s Raw silk formal gown by Modehuis Rigah. Features a V neckline with structured bust and

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1960s Dutch Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress
Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress

Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Figure flattering Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion formal ball gown dress with ever so slight

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double

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20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Malcolm Starr Grey Formal Maxi Dress with Embellished Sleeves, 1960s
Malcolm Starr Grey Formal Maxi Dress with Embellished Sleeves, 1960s

Malcolm Starr Grey Formal Maxi Dress with Embellished Sleeves, 1960s

By Elinor Simmons, Malcolm Starr

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant Malcolm Starr grey wool dress designer by Elinor Simmons. Dress has a low scoop back. Empire waist. Three inch Grey wool belt and buckle. Sleeve are embellished from elbow d...

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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Elegant  Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress
Elegant  Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress

Elegant Silk Strapless Black Sequin Bodice Formal Gala Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a very exciting Elegant 100% Silk strapless gown with black sequin bodice. The bodice has

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Late 20th Century British Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train
VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train

VINTAGE 70s FRESH AQUA FLOWING CHIFFON FORMAL DRESS w back train

By MIKE BENET

Located in San Francisco, CA

wedding..or evening formal party where wearing color is so lovely in the sea of black dresses... KEY

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1970s Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture

Unavailable|$1,000

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Long Island City, NY

1960s Pierre Cardin Couture. New York and Paris. Black Velvet Formal Full Length Gown or Evening

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s Mike Bennett Ivory Sequinned Evening Dress or Wedding Gown
1960s Mike Bennett Ivory Sequinned Evening Dress or Wedding Gown

1960s Mike Bennett Ivory Sequinned Evening Dress or Wedding Gown

By Mike Benet Formals

Located in London, GB

This is a superb mid 1960s sequinned gown labelled Mike Bennett Formals, a company founded in the

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1960s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Dress - Yellow Silk Strapless Summer Gown Day / Evening Wear
Oscar de la Renta Dress - Yellow Silk Strapless Summer Gown Day / Evening Wear

Oscar de la Renta Dress - Yellow Silk Strapless Summer Gown Day / Evening Wear

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is the fantasy tropics vacation embodied into one garment. OSCAR DE LA RENTA makes a beautiful, romantic full length dress in a vibrant yellow with an ancient geometric pattern...

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1990s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1960s/70s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Faille Evening Formal Gown
1960s/70s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Faille Evening Formal Gown

1960s/70s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Faille Evening Formal Gown

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Pauline Trigere black silk faille evening gown. Dress is very much of the period with off

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20th Century American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage Elegant Evening Dress with Stones
Vintage Elegant Evening Dress with Stones

Vintage Elegant Evening Dress with Stones

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful, elegant evening dress made by an Italian designer is entirely of velvet, cotton and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown
1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown

1980s Arnold Scaasi Garden Party Chic Formal Ruffled Gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 1980s Arnold Scaasi ruched silk chiffon garden party formal gown!. Ruffles at the neck

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1980s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

50s Silk Satin Floral Formal Gown w/ Emerald Satin Bodice
50s Silk Satin Floral Formal Gown w/ Emerald Satin Bodice

50s Silk Satin Floral Formal Gown w/ Emerald Satin Bodice

Located in Gresham, OR

A spectacular, unlabeled 1950s gown made entirely of silk satin and velvet flocked floral print

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1950s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress

Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and beaded bodice. Waistband snaps and hooks in the back. Side zip closure. Unlined. Bus...

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1940s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

CHANEL dress black lace satin formal to cocktail  8

CHANEL dress black lace satin formal to cocktail 8

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHANEL exquisite black lace dress. Divine black floral lace dress with insets of black satin at bust, waist and hem. Satin is edged in small lace ruffle. . Li...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Glamorous C.1970 Mike Benet Brown Chiffon Pearl Beaded Goddess Dress
Glamorous C.1970 Mike Benet Brown Chiffon Pearl Beaded Goddess Dress

Glamorous C.1970 Mike Benet Brown Chiffon Pearl Beaded Goddess Dress

By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET

Located in Atlanta, GA

This dress by Mike Benet Formals is full of old school glamour and beautiful design details. It is

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1970s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers
Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers

Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers

Located in Sparks, NV

The 1950's at their finest! Light pink tulle formal dress with a tiered sweetheart bust and back

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1950s American Vintage Formal Evening Gowns

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Vintage Formal Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage formal evening gowns for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage formal evening gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown 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 formal evening gowns designed by Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Vintage Formal Evening Gowns?

On average, vintage formal evening gowns on 1stDibs sell for $795, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $15,425 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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