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Plus Size Vintage Mr. Blackwell Gorgeous 1970s Size 22 Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1970s MR BLACKWELL plus size maxi dress / gown! Vibrant hues of purples, blues
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Steven Yearick Bugle Beaded Black and White Gown Custom Made Plus Size
By Stephen Yearick
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another rare plus size beauty by New York designer Stephen Yearick. This gown is completely hand
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1990s Singaporean Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

C.D Greene 1990s Plus Size 16 - 18 Black Rayon + Leather High Neck Evening Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s vintage CD GREENE black rayon and leather self belted evening gown! Features an
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage Bill Blass Size 16 Blue + White Nautical Plus Size Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
, or wedges for day, and heels for evening. In great condition. Made in USA Fits like a modern Size
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Chic 1960s Black Large Plus Size Beaded Vintage 60s Wool Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s plus size dress by legendary plus size fashion house Lane Bryant! Back in the 60s Lane
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered
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1960s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Kent 1960s Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of
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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1990s Large Plus Size Burnt Orange Linen Dolman Sleeve Vintage 90s Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s large / plus size burnt orange Linen tunic dress ! Simply slips over the head. Mock
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Chic 1960s Plus Size 16 / 18 Silver + Black 60s Vintage Bell Sleeve Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black and silver crepe rayon plus size dress! Features a tailored silver metallic lurex
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1960s Guy D. Plus Size 14 / 16 Demi Couture Black One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage 60s GUY D. Demi Couture one rhinestone shoulder plus size cocktail
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1960s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Mermaid Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket 1930s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise
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1930s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Jackie Rogers Navy Silk Gown with Sheer Panels
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful navy blue silk gown with strategically placed sheer panels along the sides of the
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Lacing-Bodice Elizabethan Revival Gown - Small, 1971
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
Navy blue Elizabethan style gown with long sleeves, close-fitting bodice and full skirt. Bodice
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1970s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an
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1930s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1970s Accordion-Pleated Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic 1970s jersey gown would not look out of place on Diana Ross or Jerry Hall at Studio
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1970s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Byzantine Cream Jeweled Silk Modesty-Dressing Panel Skirt Wedding Gown – M, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
A wedding gown that takes modest fashion to new heights, this columnar maxi dress chastely covers
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Hollywood Regency Sheer Brown Lace Ankle-Length Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
” label: gown bears no label except union guild tag; slip bears no label size: no size tag present on
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1930s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Aesthetic Open Back Black Velvet Ruff Gown w Train, Hearst Castle - M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Eye catching for its liquid draping, open back and dramatic train, this gown is an unmistakable
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1930s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
Created by the same designer who made Grace Kelly's wedding gown, this ball gown is instantly
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
synthetic-fabric gown will accommodate virtually any bust size, while the voluminous top will appear to
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1980s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage NIna Ricci Size 14 / 16 Red Black Flapper Style Flower Drop Waist Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
alone (as pictured). Fantastic, and rare plus size designer dress ! In great condition. Made in France
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Gucci by Tom Ford Larger Size 48 12 1990s Tan Camel Cage Back 90s Vintage Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s TOM FORD for GUCCI tan camel strapless larger plus size dress! Features
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitching around the bust cups and
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Louis Feraud Silk Ombre Striped Shirtwaist Dress 1970s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Water Mill, NY
cuffs plus a matching belt. Easy and comfortable to wear it has a stretch waistline and is fully lined
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1970s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Dress With Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
, plus an eye-catching jacket embelished with sequin, featuring a front closure. Wear together or
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1980s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Scaasi Boutique Feather Bead Accent Dress 1980s
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Water Mill, NY
bodice which is highlighted with black glass carnival beads and sequins plus a smattering of ostrich
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1980s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dress with Shoulder Bow - Med, 1950s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Miller. Tea length chiffon evening dress with off-shoulder portrait collar neckline and cap sleeves; 12
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass produce maternity
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Moschino Dress with Sheer Side Panels 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Jeans
Located in Water Mill, NY
bra style top plus front and back panels of stretch bandage fabric. There are semi sheer side panels
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Geoffrey Beene Black Satin and Soutache Dance Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
at Bergdorf, Goddman, Size 4 Vintage. Modern 2-4. Waist 25", bust 30", hip 36", shoulder plus sleeve
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1980s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Dress with Buckle Straps
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
silver Dior inscribed buckles at the shoulders and back of each strap plus a center front sheer black
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1990s French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
and popper fastening cuffs. Size 14, Bust up to 39'', waist 28'',length 48 '' plus 2'' hem.
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1980s British Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage Extra Large Beautiful I. Magnin Little Black Dress w/ Rhinestone Buttons
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, and extremely flattering I. MAGNIN plus size dress! A timeless beauty, this dress
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Green Printed Silk Christmas Ornament Cocktail Dress with Tassel Belt - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
belt loops. Bodice features wide square neckline and notch at throat, plus bust darts and front
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

New Look Taupe Silk Sateen Jacquard Cutaway Decolletage Party Dress - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
shoulders; heavyweight jacquard fabric backed in nylon, plus attached tulle interior crinoline. fabric
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Bouffant Party Dress-S, 1950
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
” (petticoat), 235” (overlay) bow: 19” wide x 12 ½” high x 6” deep, plus 9 ½” wide x 27” long mitered tails
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1950s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

RIVALS Signed Lithograph, Modern Art Deco Portrait, Tuxedo, Green Evening Gown
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
wearing an elegant, sleek green evening gown and long purple gloves. Robin Morris utilizes her
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

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Lithograph

1930s JeanneLavinParis ArtDeco Tulle Silk CoutureAdaptation Black Evening Jacket
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Chicago, IL
museum in Paris. In New York, TheMet collected a House of Lanvin black evening coat with a similar shape
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1930s French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

PERCY AT THE FRIDGE Signed Lithograph, Black Cat, Champagne, British Humor
By Beryl Cook
Located in Union City, NJ
evening gloves and light blue evening gown ready to indulge her pet's desire for a special treat. Beryl
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

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Lithograph

CITY LIGHTS Signed Lithograph, City Couple Portrait, Checkered Floor, Champagne
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
long white pearl necklace and red evening gown; her male companion sporting a black with yellow satin
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

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Lithograph

AT THE OCEAN CLUB Signed Lithograph, Group Portrait, City, Boardwalk, Champagne
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
violet and red evening gowns; their male companion sports a satin band black boater hat and formal dark
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

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Lithograph

Gianfranco Ferre Vintage black knit cocktail dress with fox Fur trim
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
arranged different ways. Dress is absolutely fabulous!! True conversation Piece. size small Bust flat 32
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1970s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Chanel Runway Silver Lambskin Leather Dress, 1999
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Condition: Excellent Size: 42 – 10 (US) / 14 (UK) Measurements (approximately) Length: 85cm / 33.5
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1990s French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Chanel Runway Silver Lambskin Leather Dress, 1999
Chanel Runway Silver Lambskin Leather Dress, 1999
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Size: 42 (Fr) - 10 (US) / 14 (UK)
1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Wool Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Houston, TX
the first designer to offer a line available to plus-sized women, and was also the first designer to
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1950s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Missoni white dress plus Scarf
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni white dress plus Scarf totally made in italy in size 42 white dress with white scarf
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Missoni white dress plus Scarf
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
Missoni white dress plus Scarf totally made in italy in size 42 white dress with white scarf
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1990s Italian Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage 1960's Mr. Blackwell Velvet Roses Flocked Satin Hourglass Gown w/ Shawl
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
available for plus-size women and was the creator of the famous 'Ten Worst Dressed Women' list, an annual
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Dramatic Claude Montana Silk Jacket W Pleated Sleeves
By Claude Montana
Located in Water Mill, NY
belt. There are 3 small light colored spots - one the size of a pin head under the lapel and 2 a
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1980s French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Frank Usher Hot Pink Cocktail Dress, 1970s
By Frank Usher
Located in San Francisco, CA
skirt wraps around over side zip to snap and tie at opposite side, creating a faux-wrap effect. Size
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1970s Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Strapless Ivory Guipure Lace Corseted Robe Française Wedding Dress - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
closure with top hook and loop; hanging loops. Fully lined in ivory crêpe de chine, plus 6 tulle
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1950s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

1950s Worth British Haute Couture Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress with Cape
By Worth, Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
interior grosgrain waistband that secures with a popper fastening to really draw in the waist, plus a
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1950s British Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

D’Crenza Beverly Hills Vintage Custom Royal Blue Silk Evening Gown Plus Size
By D'Crenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s. His couture salon was on Beverly Blvd in Beverly Hills. This evening gown was custom-made in the
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Gorgeous Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 14 Black Strapless 1990s 90s Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BOB MACKIE solid black plus size evening dress is a rare Size 14! Strapless
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Emanuel Ungaro Plus-Size Green Ombre Silk Velvet Maxi Dress Size XL
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous stretch silk velvet plus size maxi dress in gradient green. Details: Fully Lined
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20th Century Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Plus Size Vintage Judy Hornby Couture Hand Painted Gold Black Animal Print Dress
By Judy Hornby
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare hard to find plus size vintage JUDY HORNBY Couture gold and black hand painted zebra and
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Chic 1960s Large Plus Size Bubblegum Pink Beaded Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger plus size bubble gum pink beaded shift dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn
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1960s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Vintage Bob Mackie Plus Size 1990s Black + Silver Rhinestone Long Sleeve Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BOB MACKIE plus size black long sleeve dress! Features hand-sewn rhinestones and
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1990s American Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

Aesthetic *Large Size* Black Velvet Ruff Collar Gown with Train - L-XL, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
unusual larger size too! Bias cut gown with bateau neckline and 3 ¼” self ruffled collar; 2 ½” wide x 11
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1930s Unknown Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown

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Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage plus size evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have purple, red, blue and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage plus size evening gown 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by D'Crenza, Alix of Miami and Bill Blass — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Plus Size Evening Gown?

Prices for a vintage plus size evening gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $339 and can go as high as $4,000, while, on average they fetch $1,550.

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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