Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress from Moschino in black red and off white.
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Moschino Color Block Tuxedo Dress 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress from Moschino in black red and off white.
Lillie Rubin Whimsical Multicolor '80s Sequin Body-hugging "Disco" Tank Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
The famed iconic Lillie Rubin located on Park Avenue during the 1970s and 80s, wonderfully whimsical multicolor '80s body-hugging "Disco" tank dress has a center-back invisib...
1990s Bellville Sassoon Velvet Slip Dress with Sequinned Bodice
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
This is hands down the best Bellville Sassoon design we have ever had in Circa's collection and this whimsical dress is lined with crimson satin to the floor.
Jeremy Scott New Moschino Chocolate Bar Dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous chocolate brown jersey dress from the whimsical F/W 2014-2015 Collection of Jeremy Scott for Moschino Couture.
Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Done in 100% hand woven sheer silk, this Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Dress is whimsical and seductive at once. The dress derives inspiration from the sister’s “mini-sari”, with its f...
$596Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1950s Larger Plus Size Train + Horse + Carriage Novelty Print Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc.
Spring/Summer 2011 Alexander McQueen Folklore Fin Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Whimsical Alexander McQueen Folklore Fin dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN green silk PLATOS ATLANTIS PRAYING MANTIS GOWN Dress L
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Flares from the back to the sides which gives the dress a whimsical elusion. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper.
1960s Rodrigues Vibrant Multi Color Print Dress
By Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
1960's Rodrigues vibrant multi-color print dress with blouson sleeves. This lightweight dress has an silk embroidered stripe throughout this perfectly whimsical dress.
Young Dimensions for Saks Fifth Avenue MOD Maxi Dress Size 4.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Young Dimension for Saks Fifth Avenue 1980s MOD Maxi whimsical dress is a size 4. Ladies please grab your tape measure so you can measure your bust, waist & hips to make certain...
2000s Diane Freis Whimsical Print Ruffle Hem Evening Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The dress showcases a colorful abstract print, enhanced by intricate hand-beaded work, adding a subtle shimmer and enhancing its whimsical appeal.
1980s Haute Couture Guy Laroche whimsical Cocktail Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s saloon girl style haute couture Guy Laroche cocktail dress in black velvet, red satin, tulle and feathers.
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black Wool Knit 'Rainbow' Mini Dress Size 4.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sexy and clingy this Patrick Kelly dress is red carpet ready & worthy. The one word best to describe this dress is whimsical, it is music to the ears.
Lanvin Cocktail Dress With Zig Zag Neckline & Polka Dots, IT 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Bethesda, MD
Vintage Lanvin 1980s strapless cocktail dress. Timeless and whimsical, the dress features a black zig zag neckline, fitted bodice, boning, and is white with small black polka dots.
Fantastic 1980s Bob Mackie Arrows of Love Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Houston, TX
Bob Mackie does it again with this fantastically whimsical arrow strap dress! The back...the back...
Geoffrey Beene Silk Floral and Polka Dot Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Geoffrey Beene whimsical printed silk floor length dress. Composed of silk dot mesh and printed floral silk mesh, with a gold chain detail at lower waist.
Alexander McQueen black & white dress, Autumn/Winter 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and whimsical strapless dress is embroidered with a fantastical scene of woodland animals and a pagan tree goddess, and is edged to the bust and hem in ivory silk.
1957 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress with Lesage Embroidery
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Clustered bouquets of delicate silk ribbon embroidery are meshed with pale celadon, metallic silver and ivory embroidered and beaded leaves whilst the tiniest single blooms float whi...
Lagerfeld Silk Party Dress with Embellished Bodice
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous and whimsical black silk party dress from Karl Lagerfeld is embellished with a double leaf-shape appliqué at the bust.
Arnold Scaasi 1980s Polka Dot Velveteen Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical black velveteen dress from Arnold Scaasi embroidered all over with red, yellow and blue textured polka dots.
Geoffrey Beene 2000s One Shoulder Lace Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, whimsical cocktail dress. Shirred one shoulder dress with full skirt.
Unavailable
Size: Small
Pelush Black Boucle Faux Fur Dress With Guipure Lace and Swarovski Crystals - S
By Pelush - Luxury Faux Furs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Highlighted by a romantic floral French lace and adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals, the fitted Princess cut silhouette outlines the natural shape of the body, while the playf...
Ronald Amey Graphic Print Dress
By Ronald Amey
Located in New York, NY
Ronald Amey "op art" print, whimsical dress with sequined detail at waist, collar and cuffs.
Scaasi 80s Organza Cocktail Dress w/ Whimsical Bubble Print
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A whimsical Arnold Scaasi Boutique cocktail dress from the 80s.
Extravagantly Beaded, Whimsical Malcolm Starr 60's Shift Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1960's dress from Malcolm Starr is wonderfully naive, with patchwork embroidery employing unusually shaped sequins, rhinestones, beading and even colorful wool yarn! This piece...
1980 Whimsical Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress W/ Colorful Beaded & Sequin Florals
Located in Gresham, OR
A whimsical 1980s polka dot silk chiffon dress with colorful beaded roses at waistband: a fun flurry of patterns with an asymmetrical hemline that shows the lattice-patterned undersk...
Scaasi Multi-Color Floral "Swirl" Silk Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in New York, NY
Scaasi wonderful multi-color whimsical floral "Swirl" silk dress is fully lined.
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from exquisite silk fabric, this bodycon dress features a whimsical floral pattern in shades of black, pink, white, and green, creating a stunning visual impact.
Zandra Rhodes Iconic Print Midi Dress with Tulle.
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
Black tulle at the sleeve hem and vertically placed on the dress body adds to the whimsical nature of the dress.
Geoffrey Beene Red and Black Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, red and black whimsical cocktail dress. Dress has a fitted jersey bodice that ends at the hip with an open back and a ruffle neckline and cuff.
1960s Red and Gold Brocade Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
The brocade is comprised of a bright red base fabric with small red flower motifs picked out in a darker thread as well as large gold flowers in a very loose, whimsical outline. The ...
ANGELO TARLAZZI Vintage Silk Handkerchief Gown maxi dress
By Angelo Tariazzi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Excellent condition F40 A mix between Y2K and Goth, this 2 piece whimsical Angelo Tarlazzi maxi dress does not disappoint.
The Attico Karen Pixel Print Georgette Minidress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The sheer pastel purple and green gradient fabric adds a dreamy and whimsical quality to the dress, creating a truly eye-catching style.
Moschino Couture Neckties Silk Bustier Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous whimsical dress from Moschino Couture covered with silk neckties wrapped around the body at varying angles and patterns in blue, red and black.
Vintage Bill Blass Silk Ladybug Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
Whimsical dress from Bill Blass in a pretty green silk highlighted with orange ladybugs of different sizes over an embossed circle patterned background giving the dress richness and ...
Moschino Couture Color Block Measuring Tape Dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress in a light weight wool knit from Moschino Couture designed by Jeremy Scott.
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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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.
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