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.
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
Size: Large - X Large
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.
$11,000Sale Price|20% Off
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...
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.
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.
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.
Issey Miyake 2006 Artist Series Pink Dress W/ "Dinos Eden" Print By Nathalie Lee
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress showcases Lete's whimsical print, classic Fortuny style pleats, 3/4-length sleeves, a side slit, and an over-the-knee length.
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 Couture, Moschino
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.
Moschino ' LOVE IS IN THE AIR ' Dress With Wings
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A whimsical dress in a black wool knit from Moschino.
'House of London' Black Abstract Deconstruct Whimsical Evening Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
'House of London' black abstract deconstruct whimsical evening cocktail dress has a center-back 2-way zipper measuring 41 inches in gilded gold hardware.
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Size: Medium / Large
Whimsical 1960s Toby Tanner Colorful Striped ' Pom Pom ' Cotton 60s A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical and chic TOBY TANNER vintage 1960s colorful striped 'pom pom' cotton A-Line sleeveless dress!
Vintage Yves Jenet 1970s Whimsical 3 D Leaf Printed Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical 1970s YVES JENET black long sleeve jersey maxi dress, with 3D prints of leaves throughout!
1970's EMILIO PUCCI archery print silk jersey dress with hand stitching
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid yellow silk jersey dress with whimsical archery print and hand stitched and hand pleated detail designed by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1970's.
2005 Matthew Williamson Nude Mesh Celestial Embellished Maxi Dress
By Matthew Williamson
Located in London, GB
This whimsical Matthew Williamson maxi dress is crafted from nude silk and is decadently embellished in a celestial theme.
Beautiful Vintage Hanae Mori Butterfly Kimono Style Dress & Sash Belt
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage Hanae Mori red dress, with adorable butterfly prints throughout.
1950s Whimsical Floral Embroidered Organza Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * embroidered floral organza * acetate/tulle lining * bodice stays * teared skirt * off shoulder straps * gathered neck line * metal back zipper co...
1950's Whimsical Metallic Swirls Strapless Evening Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
1950's gold and silver metallic swirls party dress. Strapless bodice with stays. Organza with acetate and tulle linings. Metal back zipper. Excellent condition. Fits like ...
Zandra Rhodes 1980s Cocktail Dress with Whimsical Portrait Beading
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sassy and fun beaded cocktail dress from Zandra Rhodes features whimsical design.
Issey Miyake Burnt Orange Pleated Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architectural and whimsical cocktail dress from Issey Miyake's Fête line.
MOSCHINO Jersey Halter Dress with Rainbow Trompe L'Oeil Jewelry
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yet another fabulous, whimsical party dress from the house of MOSCHINO. The black jersey halter is decorated with trompe l'oeil multicolored "necklaces" and a fabulous "belt"--it's t...
GUCCI Floral Brocade and Lace Dress IT40 US 2-4
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci's floral brocade and lace dress captures the whimsical spirit of the fashion house with its self-fastening neck tie, multicolour floral brocade and black sheer lace panels maki...
1960s Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Ivory Chantilly Lace Ruffle Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
The sleeve hems also offer a whimsical ruffle detail, giving the dress added femininity.
Vintage 1970's Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr Sequins Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1970's dress * beautiful whimsical print cotton * covered in shiny sequins * acetate lining * back zipper * Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr condition | excellent ...
Frank Tignino Strapless Brown Velvet & Copper Tone Tulip Satin Gown
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This gown is fully lined. This dress is whimsical and a show stopper! For closure, a zipper at back where there is also a vent located.
Claude Montana Seashell Dress
By Claude Montana
Located in Topanga, CA
This Claude Montana print silk dress is perfectly whimsical. Featuring a seashell print and small dots, over exaggerated shoulder pads, and a sexy V back.
Vintage 1950's Hattie Carnegie Couture Whimsical Hand-Painted Cream Silk Gown
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking Hattie Carnegie couture whimsical hand-painted cream silk gown dating back to the early 1950's. Hattie Carnegie led a fashion empire that set the pace of American fash...
PAULINE TRIGERE Strapless Feathered Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
A collaboration between the fabulous PAULINE TRIGERE and the lingerie company Form Fit Rogers, this dress is a whimsical and yet sophisticated dress.
Moschino Cheap & Chic Vintage Watermelon Collar Dress, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fun and whimsical vintage Moschino dress from the 90s by genius Italian designer Moschino, for the highly collectable Cheap and Chic line.
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Rodarte Runway Sheer Swarovski Crystals Embellished Plunged Open Back Jumpsuit
By Rodarte
Located in Englishtown, NJ
RODARTE RUNWAY SHEER SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS EMBELLISHED PLUNGED OPEN BACK JUMPSUIT US 6 RETAIL $5,888 + TAX This stunning jumpsuit from Rodarte features a sheer organza panel at the i...
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...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
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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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.