1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown
1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Gown With Ribbon Flowers
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeved Go...
1990S Navy Blue Metallic Rayon & Silk Lace Gown With Short Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Navy Blue Metallic Rayon & Silk Lace Gown ...
1990S Black & Burgundy Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeve Swan Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Burgundy Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeve Swan Neck Gown Fully Lined In Satin
1970s Richilene Silk Taffeta Rose Print Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Couture Gown
By Richilene, Richilene for Elizabeth Arden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s RICHILENE for ELIZABETH ARDEN silk taffeta 3-D rose print short sleeve couture gown! Features bold rose prints in vibrant hot pink and green.
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust.
1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High Collar Gown With Short Sleeves D
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High C...
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...
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 spring 1997 collection, featuring a pleated body and shoulders, bow detail at the ...
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 wedding dress as it is a delicate shade of white. Tailored from a man-made chiffon w...
Comme Des Garcons Burgundy Velvet Short Sleeve Dress With Gathers 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons burgundy velvet short sleeve dress from 1997, a refined expression of the brand's understated yet conceptual approach to ...
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 short cap sleeves, empire waist, a zipper up the back, and a flowing skirt.
Mary McFadden Couture Green Pleated Sculpted Short Sleeve Dress, 1980s
By Mary McFadden, Marry 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...
1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1960s silk dress is crafted from a smooth silk and printed all-over with a classic paisley design updated for the era in vibrant mustard, aqua and coral-red hues. It ha...
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...
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail Dre
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
1980S EMANUEL UNGARO Floral Metallic Silk Lamé Draped Short Sleeve Cocktail 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 neckline and asymetrical front draping forming the permanently wind swept effect acro...
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
$486Sale Price|40% Off
Azzaro Studio Paris 90s Vintage Top Bustier with Short Skirt Evening Dress Crepe
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Glamorous Piece of Fashion History Transport yourself to the elegance of the 1990s with this stunning Azzaro Studio Paris vintage ensemble. This coveted two-piece set is a perfect ...
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 bodice. 30" bust, 26" waist, 41" length, 14" shoulder width.
1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Sh
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Ins...
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. Fashion show model from the 1990's. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm,...
1950s L'Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail
Located in London, GB
This navy cotton dress was made by L’Aignon in the 1950s - a very high quality American ready to wear brand sold in some of the best department stores in the US. They regularly adver...
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout.
F/W 1987 Gianni Versace Black Bias Draped Sculptural Ruched Short Sleeve Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace midi dress from the Fall/Winter 1987 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with short sleeves and a crew neckline. It is constructed in black silk with extensi...
Helen Rose Vintage Black Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress w/ Tie Belt
By Bonwit Teller, Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming vintage cocktail dress made by Helen Rose. It is very fitted and has a draped back that ties in the front. Made of a black crepe, it has short cap sleeves and a me...
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...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout.
1960s Kelly Green Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Vintage Short Sleeve 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1960s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an intricate tailored pleated bodice with a straight skirt. Hidden metal zipper down the...
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 labels, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensi...
Halston 1970s Pistachio Green Ultra Suede Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON pistachio green ultra suede short sleeve belted shirt dress ! The perfect color green on the softest most luxurious ultra suede that Halston was famed for. This is...
Suzy Perette 1950s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Bombshell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice with a flattering and forgiving full skirt. Bow detail at each side of...
1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice with intricate draping at the ...
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. ...
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...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Short Sleeve Large Size Belted Vintage 80s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black short sleeve belted dress ! Features buttons up the entire front of the dress. Pockets at each side of the hips....
$625Sale Price|21% Off
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...
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...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Wet Look Stretch Black Coat Dress Short Sleeve
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this black wet-look coat dress debuted on the season's runway as look 32, modeled by Audrey Marnay. This chic black piece can be...
1960s Louis Feraud Khaki Tan Space Age Wool Short Sleeve Vintage A Line Dress
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...
Vintage Etro 1990s Black Silk Size 40 Floral Print Short Sleeve 90s Shift Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ETRO short bell sleeve textured silk shift sac dress with POCKETS! Features a jet black background, with a colorful flower print in red, pink, yellow, purple and green on ...
$500Sale Price|33% Off
1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...
Short burgundy wrapped crepe dress with silver metal buckle Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short burgundy wrapped crêpe dress with silver metal buckle. Snap closure inside the dress. SIZE on tag 38 (FR) but fit more likely S/XS
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway High Slit Black Hooded Tunic Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This nearly floor-length gown features short sleeves, high slits on either side, and is made complete with an oversized cowl neck that doubles as a hood.
Unavailable|$650
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.
Unavailable|$395
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 modified V-neckline, and a fringed apron.
Unavailable
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 closure, and a flared skirt in a repeated blue, yellow, and red floral design pattern.
Unavailable|$400
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 size 4. Ladies please use your measuring tape so you can properly measure your bus...
Unavailable|$775
Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown
Located in Topanga, CA
Stunning short sleeve gown, encrusted in small pink glass bugle beads throughout.
Unavailable|$1,250
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Short'/Long Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully embellished with a multi-colored floral sequin motif on bodice, this Karl Lagerfeld strapless cocktail dress/gown is 100% silk.
Unavailable|$275
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. This ultra contemporary & sophisticated maxi dress with the cutout square pattern...
Unavailable|$315
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.
Unavailable|$341
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 velvet color. Bodice with boning. Sleeve with shoulder strap. Internally lined. Zip...
Isaac Mizrahi Vintage Black Silk Short Dress w Ivory Cutout High Collar
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Portland, OR
This fun vintage Isaac Mizrahi black silk dress is so perfect to wear out to dinner or you can wear it during the day. This sleeveless, fully lined dress has a lovely ivory stand up ...
Unavailable|$650
Halston Short Sleeved Shirtdress With Opalescent Sequins
By Halston
Located in Long Island City, NY
This is a wonderful Halston short-sleeved shirtdress covered in shimmering plastic opalescent sequins. The base color is a turquoise but the sequins shine in pinks and roses in the l...
Unavailable|$2,356
Serge Lepage Haute Couture embroidered green chiffon short dress, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
SERGE LEPAGE HAUTE COUTURE (Paris) Short skater dress with shoulder straps, green silk chiffon embroidered with seed beads and green and bronze sequins at bust. Green silk lining. ...
Chanel cream colour classic silk lined short sleeves cocktail dress. C.1990s
By Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
Chanel is always synonymous with high quality and impeccable design aesthetic. This classic dress features the characteristics that made it straight away recognisable as a Chanel. Th...
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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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.