Pauline Trigere Long Puff Sleeve Brocade Floral Print Metallic Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless style. Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Brocade Sleeve Style: Puff Sleeve
Pauline Trigere Long Puff Sleeve Brocade Floral Print Metallic Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless style. Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Brocade Sleeve Style: Puff Sleeve
Dolce & Gabbana Ballet Pink Sheer Corseted Tulle Gown With Puff Sleeves
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted foundation beneath its diaphanous finish. The gown is distinguished by its dramatic puff sleeves
1980s James Galanos Couture Black Lace & Satin Puff-Sleeve 80s Gala Evening Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into high-fashion history with this exquisite 1980s James Galanos couture gown, a masterclass
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00521
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty full skirt. Hidden
1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
double-C logo. Archival Chanel at its best and in fabulous vintage condition, with no marks or flaws
1980s Ann Balon White Puff Sleeve Wedding Dress with Ruffle Hem
Located in London, GB
to do an 1980s wedding dress this vintage piece is the way to do it. Ticking the box of most of the
1930s Floral Lame Dress with Puff Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bias cut vintage 1930s floral print dress with black background and lame thread running
Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavy duty black lace up dress in what feels like a wool/ silk blend. Rhinestone eyelits and silk lining. By Mollie Parnis. Details Fully lined Back zip and hook closure Side...
Rose Taft Couture 1980s NWT Turquoise Blue Chiffon Puff Sleeve 80s Vintage Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful NWT deadstock 1980s ROSE TAFT COUTURE turquoise blue chiffon puff sleeve gown ! This
1980s LEONARD Paris Metallic Floral Broacade Gown with Puff Sleeve
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1980s Vintage Leonard Paris floral metallic silk brocade gown with dramatic sleeve
1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Puff Sleeves & Slip
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage 1930s floral silk chiffon full-length dress with oversized black lace puff
Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
So adorable and a must have Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash. Signature
Vintage 1930's Large-Scale Floral Print Nude Silk Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silk net gown with matching nude under slip. The gown even still has the original owner's name 'Freeman
1930's Vintage Colorful Floral Print Silk Bias-Cut Gown & Puff-Sleeve Bolero Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking colorful floral garden deco print used on this 1930's silk satin gown ensemble has
Vintage 1930's Lilac Purple Sheer Net Tulle Silk Appliqué Bows Puff-Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An enchanting and extremely rare 1930's lilac purple appliqué sheer net-tulle gown from the 'Old
Vintage 1930's Ruby-Red Floral Print Silk Puff-Sleeve Belted Maxi Dressing Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1930's ruby-red large scale floral print silk dressing gown has a timeless
Vintage 1930's Black Silk Velvet & Lace Sheer Illusion Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
black silk-velvet and fine chantilly-lace sculpted full length showstopper. velvet bias-cut gown. Old
Vintage 1959 Bruxelles Couture Black Taffeta Tiered-Puff Strapless Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is an alluring low-cut fully boned strapless. The graduated gores of silk, double tiered puff skirt
Vintage 1972 Ossie Clark Red Crepe Celia Birtwell Floral Print Puff-Sleeve Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage clothing is rare, unique and highly collectible. One of the best things about Ossie Clark pieces
Vintage 1970's Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Grey Silk Puff-Sleeve Illusion Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
quality. I love the plunging sheer illusion appliqued-net which framed the bodice beautifully. The puff
Vintage 1990's Oscar de la Renta Pink Silk Puff-Sleeve Voluminous Ruffle Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
but shockingly timeless. The low plunge scoop-neck is balanced with romantic puff-sleeves which can be
Vintage 1930's Poppies Floral Garden Sheer Chiffon Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has an elegant front ruffle and
Vintage 1930's Champagne-Pink Silk Lace Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Slip Night Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and truly exceptional "Dashing Debs" designer bias-cut night gown dating back to the
Gina Fratini Black Velvet Gown with Dramatic Puff Sleeve, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible vintage black velvet gown from the 1970s by iconic British designer, Gina Fratini - a
Vintage 1930's Nat Cantor Floral Applique Net-Tulle Illusion Puff Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Nat Cantor designer net-tulle gown from the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The
1980s Vintage Black Dress W/ Beaded Lace Bustier & Layered Taffeta Puff Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic vintage strapless dress with so much style! This 1980's 2 piece vintage dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1989 Vintage Red Runway Dress with Puff Statement Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Yves Saint Laurent red dress was featured on the YSL runway. for the Spring
New Dead Stock Victor Costa Vintage Dress 1970s Saks Fifth Avenue Puff Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This adorable dead stock Victor Costa vintage off white dress with black flowers was purchased at
1970s Victor Costa Vintage Dress Saks Fifth Avenue Puff Sleeves New Dead Stock
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This adorable dead stock Victor Costa vintage off white dress with black flowers was purchased at
Louis Feraud 1980s Vintage Black Crepe & Pink Silk Puff Sleeve Party Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Louis Féraud 1980s Vintage Black Crepe & Pink Silk Puff Sleeve Party Dress Size: Marked vintage UK
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1980s Neiman Marcus Vintage Red Ruched Asymmetrical Party Dress W Puff Skirt
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun cherry red vintage 1980's special occasion dress from Neiman Marcus. The dress
Vintage 1972 Ossie Clark Roses Print Crepe Puff-Sleeve Blouse & Bias-Cut Skirt
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fashion era and is now renowned for his romantic flowing gowns and seductive ensembles. Ossie Clark
Vintage 1930's Hattie Carnegie Pleated Chiffon & Lace Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Dress
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
allure that I find irresistible. The bodice has a unique illusion panel and dramatic puff-sleeves. The
Gina Fratini Avant Garde Black Puff Sleeve Velour Dress, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gina Fratini Avant Garde Black Puff Sleeve Velour Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36
Donna Luna Italian Silk Black & Off White Puff Sleeve Dress, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
throughout. It has large puff sleeves, a loose fit on top and draped pockets. Size: Marked vintage IT48 but
Oscar De La Renta Vogue Museum Runway S/S 2011 Silk Gold Leaf Painted Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Runway Silk Light Pink Dress Gown As an added value for this dress whether you are a collector or just like to wear high end fashion this piece was featured in the...
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
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...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
Unavailable|$1,417
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975 Long dress in a stunning Majorelle cobalt blue, crafted from a luxurious viscose & silk blend jersey. Key features include a fla...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
MUSEUM Chanel F/W 1991 Hip-Hop Baby Blue Silk Taffeta Ballgown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
When Karl Lagerfeld closed Chanel’s Fall Winter 1991 ready to wear show with a ballgown, he did not send it out with pearls and satin pumps. He cinched it with an oversized gold CHAN...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
NWT Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2003 Lavender Silk Maxi Skirt Fr 36 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Maxi Skirt F/W 2003 Runway Collection French size 36 - US 4 Artfully constructed from ruffles which are connected by ties to the ...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
$2,358
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
NWT $ 12350 Oscar de la Renta 2008 Collection Champagne Fully Beaded Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Champagne Tulle Dress Gown US size - 8 2008 Collection Double tulle - white on the top of champagne - finished with white pearl-looking round beads and two tone...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
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.
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