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1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown
1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown

1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown

Located in New York, NY

made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown

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1990s Vintage Short Gowns

1990s Huey Waltzer Light Gold Metallic High Neck Short Sleeve 90s Jersey Gown
1990s Huey Waltzer Light Gold Metallic High Neck Short Sleeve 90s Jersey Gown

1990s Huey Waltzer Light Gold Metallic High Neck Short Sleeve 90s Jersey Gown

By HUEY WALTZER

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 90s HUEY WALTZER light pale gold high neck evening dress! Features a soft metallic jersey that stretches to fit. Lovely metallic light gold fabric gives off just th...

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1990s American Vintage Short Gowns

Romeo Gigli Black Short Sleeved Short Dress 1997
Romeo Gigli Black Short Sleeved Short Dress 1997

Romeo Gigli Black Short Sleeved Short Dress 1997

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Romeo Gigli black short-sleeved dress from the

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1990s Vintage Short Gowns

Alaïa Short Knitted Mesh Dress
Alaïa Short Knitted Mesh Dress

Alaïa Short Knitted Mesh Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Alaïa -(Made in Italy) Short knitted dress. Marked size S, it fits a 36FR. Additional information

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1990s Italian Vintage Short Gowns

1960s Embroidered Chiffon White Short-Sleeve Dress
1960s Embroidered Chiffon White Short-Sleeve Dress

1960s Embroidered Chiffon White Short-Sleeve Dress

Located in London, GB

This sweet short-sleeve dress was created by an unknown designer in the 1960s and may have been a

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1960s British Vintage Short Gowns

Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's
Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's

Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has

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1950s Vintage Short Gowns

Thierry Mugler Little Black Dress Cocktail Mini Short
Thierry Mugler Little Black Dress Cocktail Mini Short

Thierry Mugler Little Black Dress Cocktail Mini Short

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

fluidity held in check by graphic control. The short sleeves cap the shoulders with a subtle strength

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1990s French Vintage Short Gowns

Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s

Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s

By Marry Mcfadden, Mary McFadden

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress. The dress is lined throughout the bodice in a green silky feeling fabric, the sleeves are lined in organza and the skirt portion is u...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Short Gowns

1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress
1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress

1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress

Located in London, GB

paisley design updated for the era in vibrant mustard, aqua and coral-red hues. It has short sleeves and a

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1960s American Vintage Short Gowns

1960s Roter Couture Turquoise Ribbonwork Short-Sleeve Dress
1960s Roter Couture Turquoise Ribbonwork Short-Sleeve Dress

1960s Roter Couture Turquoise Ribbonwork Short-Sleeve Dress

Located in London, GB

This fabulous vintage dress was couture crafted in London in the 1960s by English label Roter. It is tailored from turquoise net with an overlay of elaborate, swirling ribbon work la...

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1960s British Vintage Short Gowns

Franka Black Velvet Short Cocktail Evening Sheath Dress
Franka Black Velvet Short Cocktail Evening Sheath Dress

Franka Black Velvet Short Cocktail Evening Sheath Dress

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Franka vintage 80s short dress. Elegant one-shoulder sheath dress with tone-on-tone streaks. Black

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1980s English Vintage Short Gowns

Vintage Black Valentino Short Sleeve Collared Dress Size US S
Vintage Black Valentino Short Sleeve Collared Dress Size US S

Vintage Black Valentino Short Sleeve Collared Dress Size US S

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Vintage black short sleeve collared dress by Valentino. V-neck. Cabochon button closures at front

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1990s Vintage Short Gowns

Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress
Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress

Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Gianni Versace bright purple wool blend faced with chrome yellow satin short evening dress. Cowl

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Short Gowns

F/W 1979 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Black Geometric Embroidery Gown
F/W 1979 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Black Geometric Embroidery Gown

F/W 1979 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Black Geometric Embroidery Gown

By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in West Hollywood, CA

/Winter 1979 collection, this short sleeve gown debuted on the season's runway. This lightweight, semi

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1970s French Vintage Short Gowns

Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins
Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins

Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino - Short dress embroidered with sequins. No size or composition label, it fits a 36FR

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1990s Vintage Short Gowns

S/S 1987 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Black Pleated Sheer Slit Silk Gown
S/S 1987 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Black Pleated Sheer Slit Silk Gown

S/S 1987 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Black Pleated Sheer Slit Silk Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

prominently in the season's ad campaign, worn by Brynja Sverris. This short-sleeve gown is adorned with

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1980s Italian Vintage Short Gowns

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flattering and comfortable. Met...

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1940s Vintage Short Gowns

Helen Rose Vintage Black Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress w/ Tie Belt
Helen Rose Vintage Black Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress w/ Tie Belt

Helen Rose Vintage Black Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress w/ Tie Belt

By Bonwit Teller, Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

back that ties in the front. Made of a black crepe, it has short cap sleeves and a metal zipper down

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1950s American Vintage Short Gowns

Long Dress with Orange and Black Short Sleeves, 1960s
Long Dress with Orange and Black Short Sleeves, 1960s

Long Dress with Orange and Black Short Sleeves, 1960s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Long dress with orange and black short sleeves sewn with sequins. Missing size and composition

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20th Century Vintage Short Gowns

Norman Norell Black and Gold Sequin Mermaid Short Evening Dress, Runway Worn
Norman Norell Black and Gold Sequin Mermaid Short Evening Dress, Runway Worn

Norman Norell Black and Gold Sequin Mermaid Short Evening Dress, Runway Worn

By Norman Norell

Located in New Hope, PA

From the personal wardrobe of a former Miss America, this Norman Norell dress still bears runway model tags for Claudia, who just happened to be the wife of designer George Halley. ...

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1960s American Vintage Short Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Short Sleeve Belted Black Linen Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" black double-faced linen dress, w/ detachable tie belt. Functional black + gold buttons down the front, w/ hidden hook and eye closure at bust + wais...

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1980s French Vintage Short Gowns

Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress
Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress

Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage late 70s JEANNENE BOOHER black and nude silk lace dress! Features black French chantilly lace over a nude silk lace underlay. Slight puff sleeves with elastic cuffs...

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1970s American Vintage Short Gowns

Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s
Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s

Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s

By Louis Feraud

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress ! Features a black and white striped bodice with polka dots on the collar and sleeve cuffs. Umbrellas printe...

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1980s German Vintage Short Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2001 Beaded Neckline Knitted Short Slip Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2001 Beaded Neckline Knitted Short Slip Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano Fw 2001 Beaded Neckline Knitted Short Slip Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in São Paulo, SP

Glittery knit fabric Slit on the side Cowl neckline with colored beads Beaded hemline - knee-length Pre-owned vintage condition; no major/noticeable flaws. Size FR38; stretchy knit ...

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1990s French Vintage Short Gowns

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown

S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

the season's runway, modeled by Kirsty Hume. This nearly floor-length gown features short sleeves

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1990s Italian Vintage Short Gowns

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red silk satin short gown with side slits, beige lace trim and double heart design embroidery.

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1940s American Vintage Short Gowns

1980's Short Sleeve Metallic Lace Gown with Fringed Apron
1980's Short Sleeve Metallic Lace Gown with Fringed Apron

1980's Short Sleeve Metallic Lace Gown with Fringed Apron

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a striking, 1980's vintage, silver metallic lace gown with short sleeves, shoulder pads, a

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1980s Unknown Vintage Short Gowns

1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown
1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown

1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely 1940's, short sleeved evening gown with a scooped neckline, side zipper for

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1940s American Vintage Short Gowns

Bill Blass Short Sleeve Sheath Dress Size 4.
Bill Blass Short Sleeve Sheath Dress Size 4.

Bill Blass Short Sleeve Sheath Dress Size 4.

By Bill Blass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bill Blass 1980s wool navy top & green checker board pattern bottom, short sleeve sheath dress is a

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1980s American Vintage Short Gowns

Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown
Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown

Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown

Located in Topanga, CA

Stunning short sleeve gown, encrusted in small pink glass bugle beads throughout. Backed on light

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1940s American Vintage Short Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s  Short'/Long  Cocktail Dress
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s  Short'/Long  Cocktail Dress

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Short'/Long Cocktail Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

strapless cocktail dress/gown is 100% silk.

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1990s Vintage Short Gowns

St. John Black Knit Short Sleeve Maxi Evening Dress Size 10.
St. John Black Knit Short Sleeve Maxi Evening Dress Size 10.

St. John Black Knit Short Sleeve Maxi Evening Dress Size 10.

By St. John, Marie Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

St. John black knit short sleeve maxi evening dress with cutout band around waistline is a size 10

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1990s American Vintage Short Gowns

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.

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1950s Unknown Vintage Short Gowns

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Vintage Short Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage short gowns. If you’re looking for black vintage short gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage short gowns designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar De La Renta and Halston — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Vintage Short Gowns?

The prices for vintage short gowns start at $36 and top out at $55,000 with these items, on average, selling for $895.

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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