$1,500
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...
$2,750
Size: compare to size XS due to waist
Custom 23' Cream Regency Ribbon Silk and Lace Wedding Gown – XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
This enchanting wedding gown features a fairytale skirt measuring over 23 feet around but requires no suffocating undergarments to remain full and feminine. Custom made and sparing n...
$1,000
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in eq...
Monique Lhuillier S/S16 white floral lace sheer tulle wedding dress gown XS-S
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Monique Lhuillier Spring 2016 beautiful white wedding gown in tulle and floral appliqué This is an incredibly dreamy gown that's composed of 7 layers of tulle - 8...
$1,692Sale Price|20% Off
Le Spose di Giò Wedding dress size XS
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Shantung silk Ivory color Tulle Tulle veil with silk profile Short sleeve Covered buttons closure on the back Length from shoulder cm 130 (51.1 inches) Italian size 38 XS Tailored we...
Oscar de la Renta Wedding White Silk Dress Cape Sequin Embroidered XS - Oversize
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta's stunning gown is for those extra special occasions. Designer size XS ( oversized, please check our measurements ) Cape-effect embellished tulle-trimmed stretch-s...
Dolce & Gabbana vintage white lace bustier balconette bra wedding dress IT 38 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A very pretty and very rare white lace bustier dress from Dolce & Gabbana, featuring a lace trimmed balconette bra that is attached on the inside with adjustab...
D&G Crystal Embroidery Floral Lace Train Maxi Wedding Dress White 40 XS S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Track jacket with heraldry and logo print, knitted details with DG King Star lettering and zip pockets by DOLCE & GABBANA - Former RRP: EUR 845 - New with tag - Slim fit - MADE IN ...
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1960s White Silk Chiffon Evening Dress With Silver Beads and Iridescent Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
You can wear this to a special event or even as a wedding gown alternative! Fits a size XS but please review the measurements as we don't use size numbers.
REEM ACRA 2014 Runway cream silk nude lace wedding gown US0 XS
By Reem Acra
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REEM ACRA 2014 Runway cream silk nude lace wedding gown US0 XS Reference: ECLO/A00050 Brand: Reem Acra Model: 4905 Material: Silk Color: Cream, Nude Pattern: Lace Closure: Zip Lining...
Mid-Century Lace and Tulle Wedding Dress/Gown XS w/Bag and Garter
Located in Port Hope, ON
Fabulous 50s/60s wedding dress/gown to wear or display. Beautiful covered buttons; tulle and lace with flower pattern; two underskirts. This dress is in extremely good shape and woul...
NEEDLE & THREAD Bridal white silver beads embellish chiffon overlay gown UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
NEEDLE & THREAD Bridal white silver beads embellish chiffon overlay gown UK6 XS Reference: CELG/A00380 Brand: Needle & Thread Collection: Bridal Material: Fabric Color: Cream, White ...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Strapless Ivory Guipure Lace Corseted Robe Française Wedding Dress - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With enough interior framework to stand fully on its own, this dress brings the fairytale and the carriage too. Sculpted of ivory guipure lace, the dress is fixed in place when worn...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Ivory Lace Drop-Waist Wedding Gown with Bateau Neck - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap s...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Ivory Satin Queen Anne Empire Wedding Gown w Adjustable Train/Bustle – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all bases. Though it conceals and arms and neck for propriety, its Queen Anne neckline...
1960s Daisy Lace Wedding Cape Train XS
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning white daisy lace short sleeve capelet with an empire fit and a long wide train. It's in great condition. If it's too small in the shoulders it could also be tailored to tu...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Ivory Lace Bridal Shirtwaist Princess Tea Gown with Slashed Puff Sleeve–XS, 1950
Located in Tucson, AZ
A wedding gown that bridges centuries, this unusual dress combines Medieval slashed sleeves with the sensuality of a liquid 1930s gown and finishes with a sensible button-front colla...
Alberta Ferretti 2011 strapless ivory white ruffled tulle wedding gown dress XS
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Alberta Ferretti Spring 2011 white strapless ruffled wedding gown. This is an absolutely dream worthy dress in layers of ruffled tulle. It was particularly hard t...
SELF PORTRAIT white floral lace pleated high slit dress UK6 XS Kate Middleton
By Self-Portrait
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SELF PORTRAIT white floral lace pleated high slit dress UK6 XS Kate Middleton Reference: CELG/A00376 Brand: Self Portrait As seen on: Kate Middleton Material: Viscose, Cotton Color: ...
RIME ARODAKY Lavender white spaghetti strap lace trim layered long dress US0 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RIME ARODAKY Lavender white spaghetti strap lace trim layered long dress US0 XS Reference: CELG/A00382 Brand: Rime Arodaky Model: Lavender Material: Acetate, Blend Color: White Patte...
Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A very rare vintage night gown from Heavenly Silk Lingerie by Fischer Circa 1930's Cream silk maxi dress with white floral lace bust and hem The bust is semi sheer so to wear this a...
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Size: vtg 10; comparable to size XS
White Lace Knee-Length Hip Pannier Robe Française Wedding Dress – XS, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
Traditional in every way except length, this exceptional wedding dress is the perfect choice for a classic bride who still wants to be unpredictable. Deep, full-circumference hip ple...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
White and Silver Ballerina or Wedding Dress with Removable Red Trim – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Why not throw a little Hell-bent red into your virginal white dress? The silver filigree embroidery imparts a distinctly Nutcracker-Ballet-Snow-Fairy feeling, but the red implies pu...
Marchesa Ruffle Embellished Wedding Dress XS
By Marchesa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With the embroidery and exquisite detailing this ethereal floor-sweeping wedding dress comes fro the house of Marchesa. The strapless bodice is accentuated with soft ruffle detail an...
Carolina Herrera Faye Off The Shoulder Silk Faille Mermaid Gown XS
By Carolina Herrera
Located in London, GB
Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring collection 2018 Faye Dress. Features bow sleeves, and a close-fitting silhouette and flared hem. RRP £5,500 - Concealed zip and hook fastening - Comes...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
F/W 1997 Miu Miu Anthracite Fleece Wool Runway Dress IT42
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting the F/W 1997 Miu Miu Anthracite Fleece Wool Runway Dress - deep V neckline in front and back - light anthracite fleece wool - side zip - soft, non-itchy fabric - roll hem...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Pink Pop Art Silk Scarf Tassel Blouse
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a hot pink backless scarf top designed by Donatella for Versace's colorful Spring/Summer 2004 collection. In homage to Gianni's Warhol-inspired designs, this season used P...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Deep Cleavage Laceup Silk Dress 4
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
This dress is a variation of Goldie Hawn's Golden Globe Dress created exclusively by John Galliano An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for y...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Green Printed Backless Maxi Gown w. Blue Velvet Trim
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Green paisley baroque peacock swirl print Rich dark blue velvet trim Pullover Cowl neck Open back Size F40 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of w...
Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk/linen black skirt suit from Alexander McQueen including an additional matching white skirt. The jacket has peak lapels, a breast pocket, small shoulder padding, side...
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
Mod Retro Flower Print Paper Shift Dress c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Mod retro flower print "paper" a-line shift dress c 1960s The whimsical avant-garde paper dresses were the rage in the late 1960s. The unique paper dresses were designed by Hallma...
$195
Size: Best fits XS
1960s Sarmi Flower and Stripe Print Dress in White, Blue, Navy, Orange and Green
By Sarmi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Sarmi 1960's sweet short dress in a retro floral and stripe print. Slightly puffed sleeves with three coordinated cloth covered buttons at each cuff. Orange belt attached at...
$681
Size: 40 (It) on tag / fit S/M
Cotton chemise dress with stripes pattern ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short sleeve cotton chemise dress with stripes pattern. Fabric composition: 76% cotton, 20% nylon, 4% elastane. Branded button and buttonhole on the middle front. Gather under the bu...
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately vertically ruched front bodice with a back cape emanating from the shoulders and a full ski...
HERMES black leather MEDOR LOAFER Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Hermès Medor loafer-style platform pumps are crafted from black brushed leather, offering a refined blend of sophistication and modern edge. The design features ...
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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