Melinda Eng Black Chiffon Beaded Sweetheart Neckline Evening Gown circa 1990s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from flowing black chiffon, the gown features intricate beadwork that embellishes the sweetheart neckline, adding a touch of glamour and texture.
Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1990 Black Satin Evening Gown with Sweetheart Neckline
By Nina Ricci
Located in Rubiera, RE
NINA RICCI Haute Couture under the artistic direction of Gérard Pipart. Long black satin evening dress, sweetheart neckline bodice, small pleats on the hips, back embellished with t...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
Thierry Mugler FW1986 'Hiver Russe' Sweetheart Dress Black Velvet & Sequin Heart
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning Thierry Mugler cocktail dress captures the Designer’s unrivalled ability to transform the female silhouette. Cut from sumptuous black velvet, the dress sculpts the body...
1950s Black Strapless Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Lace Trim
Located in London, GB
This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction. It is a stunning example of an evening dress from this decade and features a sweetheart ne...
Vintage 1950s silver organza sweetheart neckline pleated dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This spectacular 1950's silver toned silk organza pleated dress is the perfect piece for your cocktail wardrobe. The strapless cut of the dress is accented by a sweetheart neckline,...
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Mesh Sweetheart Flirty Cocktail Dress LBD
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mesh sweetheart neckline flirty little black dress! Features the designer's signature flattering ruched bodice (features interior boning...
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
By Will Steinman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
1980s SCAASI Red Strapless Evening Lace Gown With Shawl
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Scaasi Boutique Red Strapless sweetheart neckline lace gown. Fitted in the waist and flare out.
Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart UK 4 US 0
Located in Nashville, TN
A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking ...
Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Chill the vodka and serve the caviar! Spaghetti strap gown with gentle sweetheart bodice and princess seams; flexible stays at left and right bodice seams.
Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Tucson, AZ
With its oversized bow, enormous leg-o-mutton sleeves and provocative left side slit (to the hip), this gown is no exception. Black on- or off-shoulder evening gown with sweetheart ...
1992 Thierry Mugler Runway Black Satin and Velvet Maxi Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
The top of the dress is detailed with rich black cotton velvet, which forms a cage-like construction across the shoulders - a trademark detail of the designer. The gown has a sweethe...
Late 1950's Black Chiffon Gown with Sweetheart Neckline
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an elegant and figure flattering, late 1950's, black chiffon cocktail dress or gown with a sweetheart neckline, a shear chiffon bodice with a peter pan collar, three-quarter ...
Victor Costa Emerald Green Velvet Sweetheart Dress with Side Sash
By Victor Costa
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful dress by Victor Costa is made of a beautiful emerald green velvet which is perfect for any holiday event coming up this year. The bodice is gathered creating a draped ...
Escada Jeweled Sweetheart Iridescent Leopard Dress with Side Sash
By Escada
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful breathtaking vintage Escada cocktail dress is a must have. Made with rich chocolate brown velvet and silk cotton blend. It is printed in leopard and has iridescent and...
Givenchy Sweetheart Taffeta and Velvet Patch Evening Babydoll Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful vintage piece by Givenchy is a velvet and taffeta blend shown in patch work and in the bodice. This dress has long sleeves and zipped back. The bodice made up of a swe...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Bergdorf Goodman Green Sweetheart Bodice Evening Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage green evening dress was designed by Vicky Tiel and purchased at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1980's. The dress is strapless and has a pretty pleated, sweetheart bodice, a ro...
Escada Vintage Silk Floral Jeweled Sweetheart Dress with Ruche Bodice and Sash
By Escada
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful dress by Escada is floral printed silk and has an attached evening long sleeve cover. The neckline is Jeweled and has a slight sweetheart neck. The dress is fully line...
Early 1940's Floral Printed Floor Length Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a very early 1940's vintage, floral printed lightweight crepe gown with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, and a back zipper for closure.
1980's Strapless Gown with Handkerchief Hem by Terence Nolder
Located in Oradell, NJ
If you were to have it dry cleaned in the future, it is recommended that you bring it to a Specialty Cleaners. The gown has a sweetheart bodice with a built-in foundation and a back ...
Carolyn Roehm Red Satin Gown - 4
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyn Roehm Red Satin Sweetheart Gown with a Rouched Bodice. Gown is in impeccable condition.
Classic Black Sweetheart Neckline Sleeveless Couture Gown, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impress with this timeless, 1960's black satin couture gown. Designed with longevity in mind, it features a fit and flare silhouette and exquisite tailoring. Adorn with opera gloves ...
Vicky Tiel Black Silk Sweetheart Neckline Gown and Large Bow Size Small
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel gown is composed of a black silk twill. There are gathers throughout and a large bow at the center back. The bodice features boning for structure and a side zipper cl...
Vintage 1950's Yellow Strapless Evening Gown Sweetheart Neckline US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
The strapless neckline of the dress features a sweetheart neckline, accented by a central embroidered floral panel.
vintage GIANNI VERSACE 1995 sweetheart neckline navy chiffon insert gown IT42 M
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage GIANNI VERSACE 1995 sweetheart neckline navy chiffon insert gown IT42 M Reference: TGAS/B01448 Brand: Gianni Versace Designer: Gianni Versace Collection: 1995 Material: W...
1980s Sequin Sweetheart Beaded Mini Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is a SHOWSTOPPER! Beaded and sequined in a range of brilliant multicolors and accented with gold. Long flapper beaded fringe dances around the hem and sleeves. Flattering ...
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1992 Navy Blue Silk Sweetheart Draped Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stunning evening dress from Chanel's Spring/Summer 1992 collection. Made from luxurious navy blue silk, this knee-length dress features an elegantly draped sweetheart neckline, epito...
Sweetheart Munich Red Floral Print Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
This floral print strapless bustier dress in vibrant red features a sweetheart neckline, a boned bodice and a detachable flower in matching fabric. It has a concealed rear 31 cm - 12...
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1992 Navy Blue Silk Sweetheart Draped Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite navy silk dress is a rare piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection. Crafted from a fluid navy blue silk chiffon, the strapless dress features a sweetheart ne...
Vintage 1950's white tulle layered dress strapless sweetheart neckline UK 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This timeless and iconic 1950's dress, rendered in a white layered tulle, with delicate pleated rayon accents, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The strapless neckline...
VALENTINO c.1990s Black Beaded Sheer Top Sweetheart Sleeveless Sheath Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990s Black Beaded Sheer Top Sweetheart Sleeveless Sheath Dress Circa: 1990's Brand / Manufacturer: Valentino Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Sheath dress Color(s)...
Martha Phillips Black Sequined Gown - 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Martha Phillips Black Strapless Sequined Bodice Gown with Point d'Esprit Skirt. This gown has a sweetheart neckline and is in excellent condition.
Gianni Versace mini dress with sweetheart neckline, SS 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Spring - Summer 1996 Bust 34-5" Waist 28"
Reem Acra Teal Silk Taffeta Gown - 6
By Reem Acra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reem Acra rouched mermaid style silk taffeta gown. This is a strapless gown with a ruffled sweetheart neckline.
Valentino Crepe and Satin Bias Cut Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino, red crepe bias cut gown, having a sweetheart neckline and empire style waist line.
Chanel Vintage Fall 1995 Black Floral Lace Sweetheart Bustier LBD 95A Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Iconic and exceptionally rare, the little black dress from Chanel's Fall/Winter 1995 collection is a coveted collector's gem. Seen on Claudia Schiffer and Natalie Portman, it holds a...
Brian Winston Beaded Multicolored Gown circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastically unique strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a multicolored beaded bodice.
1980s Bellville Sassoon Black and Pink Strapless Gown
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The gown's sweetheart neckline is pointed on one side and curved on the other giving the dress a sharp edge to the otherwise feminine style.
Carolyn Roehm Gold Silk Pane Cut Velvet Gown - 4
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyn Roehm silk pane cut velvet animal print gold gown. This gown has a sweetheart neckline with ruching to the side and a bow.
Stunning Eavis & Brown London Emerald Green Gown with Matching Wrap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely stunning Eavis & Brown London emerald silk chiffon long sleeve gown with a sweetheart neckline, boned bodice with interior corset, and hidden back zipper.
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.
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