Amen Wardy 1980s Hand Painted Novelty Harlequin Print Black and White 80s Dress
By Amen Wardy
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage mid 1980s AMEN WARDY black and white hand painted harlequin novelty print jersey dress! Features a stretch rayon jersey and dolman sleeve that can accomodate an...
New Proenza Schouler Size 8 Black and White Abstract 1960s Style A Line Dress
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Diego, CA
New $2,200 PROENZA SCHOULER black and ivory white abstract print 60s style A-Line dress! Features a fitted black and white printed bodice, with a circular tube collar. Hidden zipper ...
2000s Moschino Cheap & Chic Black and White Size 6 8 Hand Painted Vintage Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 2000s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC black and white hand painted short sleeve y2k dress! Features flattering white handpainted white stripes around the neck and sleeves...
Chic 1990s does 1950s White and Black Lace Strapless Vintage 90s Dress Small
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s does 50s white and black lace strapless dress! Features white French lace over a silk white underlay. Attached black taffeta origami layered belt. Full hidden zipper...
Navy blue tweed and white lace cocktail dress Chanel Métiers d'Art Paris-Rome
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in navy blue tweed and white lace + navy chiffon plastron. Tweed fabric composition: 70% wool, 30% nylon. Inset ( lace) : 60% cotton, 30% polyamide.Lining: 100% rayon...
Helmut Lang Coral Ivory & Brown Color Block Knit Dress 1990
By Helmut Lang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Helmut Lang orange, off-white, and dark brown color block nylon dress that can be worn straight or scrunched up as a mini. From the...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Black and White Embroidered Flower Rickrack 60s Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and white / ivory long sleeve silk A - Line dress! Features flowers embroidered / crochet at the bust, with flattering rickrack detail at w...
$2,796Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Size 38 Red White Cotton 90s Trapeze Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red cotton sleeveless trapeze tent dress ! Pockets at each side of the hips. Simply slip this rare beauty over your head. Easy ...
Bill Blass by Michael Vollbracht Black and White Lace Tulip Hem 2000s Dress
By Michaele Vollbracht, Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and rare early 2000s BILL BLASS by MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT black and white lace cocktail dress. This is an extra special piece, as Michael Vollbracht sadly passed away earlier l...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Black and White Batik Print 1990s Flamenco Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black, white and grey flamenco style cold shoulder mini dress! Features multiple layers of signature JPG mesh that stretches to fit. Banana leaves and bat...
$1,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n' Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic vintage 1980s / 80s ADELE SIMPSON red, black and white fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features a fitted red cotton pique bodice with a sweetheart neckline. Empire waist w...
Valentino Boutique 1990 black white ruffle organza maxi dress
By Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Boutique circa 1990 Black and white organza long dress with ruffles. UK size 10. Very good condition.
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture Vintage Space Age Red White Polka Dot Cut Out Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and super rare vintage 60s PIERRE CARDIN Couture red and white mod dress with sash belt! Heavy duty soft double cotton keeps shape nice, while flattering the body. Tiny polka...
$1,181Sale Price|25% Off
Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold rayon lace drop waist dress ! Features an ivory lace with thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins and beads. Long sleeve cuffs and hem have...
1950s Black and White Crepe and Silk Fringe 50s Vintage Wiggle Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black and white fringe flapper fringe dress, with a 1920s twist! Wonderful soft black crepe, with a body hugging wiggle fit. Fringe at bust and hem. Full metal zipper with...
1990s Barboglio Cristina Jan Red + White Two Piece Vintage Top and Skirt Dress
By Barboglio Cristina and Jan
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 90s BARBOGLIO CRISTINA JAN two piece corset top and peplum skirt! Features a fitted bodice, with a slight flare at hem, and interior boning to keep everything in place. H...
Chic Vintage Navy Blue and White Hand Painted Polka Dot Sleeveless Ruched Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage navy blue and white hand painted flirty spaghetti strap midi dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice and a forgiving full skirt. Layers of the skirt give the perfect ...
90s Jean Claude Jitrois Black and White Leopard Print Leather + Silk Mini Dress
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1990s JEAN-CLAUDE JITROIS black, white and gray snow leopard print silk and leather suede wrap mini dress! Features a fabulous low cut silk bodice with attached wrap tie...
1980s Rifat Ozbek Sz 8 Black White Leopard Print Coin Embellished Mermaid Dress
By Ozbek, Rifat Özbek
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare vintage late 80s RIFAT FUTURE OZBEK bodycon mermaid black crepe rayon dress! Features white embroidery down the front. Gold brass coins embellished at the gold threaded...
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black and White Vintage 60s Silk A Line Vintage 60s Dress
By Geoffrey Beene, Geoffrey Been Boutique
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf. Hidden metal...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
NWT Gucci Spring 2008 Size 44 / US 8 Black White Yellow Draped Jersey Dress
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags GUCCI Spring 2008, by Frida Giannini dress ! Features a black body with white straps and a pop of yellow. Very flattering drapery is easy to wear. Hidden zip...
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s Size 10 No Bones About It Black White Skeleton Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic early 2000s black and white novelty skeleton print dress ! Easy shift silhouette looks great on any shape. Soft lightweight rayon fabric that is fully...
Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...
1960s/'70s Black and White Plaid Maxi Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage maxi dress constructed of plaid taffeta in black and white and featuring a rolled turtleneck, long slim sleeves, a fitted bodice with high waist and gathered skirt. A grosgra...
OLEG CASSINI Black and White Contrast Cocktail Dress with Lace Size 2-4
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini cocktail dress is composed of black and off-white silk with lace applique. There is a center back zipper closure. and spaghetti strap. In excellent vintage condit...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
FRED HAYMAN White and Black Floral Cocktail Dress with Scallop Edge Size 4
By Fred Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Fred Hayman dress is composed of a black and white floral fabric with scallop edges. There is a center back zipper closure and interior boning. In excellent vintage condition. ...
TRAVILLA Black Denim Cocktail Dress with Jacket and White Stitching Size 8 - 10
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla ensemble is composed of a black denim and features white top stitching with a gathered side chiffon detail. The bolero style jacket has center front button closures. T...
Gianni Versace cream leather and black lace evening dress, ss 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace cream leather and black lace evening dress ▪ Deep plunge neckline ▪ High neck ▪ Long Sleeves ▪ Nude mesh ▪ Tight fit ▪ Concealed zipper at centre back ▪ IT 40 ...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Kors Collection Size 6 / 8 Navy Blue and White Gingham Puff Sleeve Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION navy blue and white gingham checkered puff sleeve nautical dress ! 98% Cotton 2% Spandex. Features allover navy blue and white gingham throughout the e...
Michael Kors Collection Spring 2013 Size 0 / 2 Navy Blue and White Puzzle Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Spring / Summer 2013 navy blue and white color block ' puzzle ' 1960s / 60s style runway dress! Signature double faced virgin wool stretches to fit...
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 Black and White Cotton One Shoulder Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s LINDA SEGAL black and white cotton picque one shoulder vintage mini dress ! Features a flattering zig zag print on the front with a solid black back. Linda Segal designed ...
1960's Pat Sandler Off White Crewel Embroidery Maxi Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Pat Sandler off white crewel embroidery maxi dress with grosgrain waist band and micro pleated underskirt. This is the perfect non bridal-bridal dress. Lovely turned mock neck...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 6 Black and White Gingham 1980s Silk Taffeta 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows. Fit and flare style with a boned tailored bodice and full forgiving skirt. Hidden ...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
Fabulous Bill Blass Sz 6 1990s Black and White Crochet Vintage 90s Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1990s BILL BLASS black and white ivory knee length sheath dress! White crepe body with hand embroidered black crochet overlay. Tailored bodice with a pencil fitting skirt. S...
Adele Simpson 1980s Size 4 Yellow White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Vintage 80s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty 1980s ADELE SIMPSON yellow and white silk chiffon polka dot dress ! Features a boned ruched bodice, with a slightly dropped waist. Multiple layers of chiffon on the skirt. Ful...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Joseph Brennan Trompe L'Oeil Red, White and BLue Rhinestone 70s Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1970s JOSEPH BRENNAN red, white and navy blue trompe O'leil rhinestone encrusted midi dress! Features a navy blue, white and yellow bodice and skirt, with the front of t...
Fabulous Vintage 80s Black and White Daisy Polka Dot Print Sz 4 Strapless Dress
By A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1980s black and white silk strapless Bodycon dress! Features daisy flowers printed throughout a sea of polka dots. Ruched boned fitted bodice, with a ruffle detail a...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1950s Black and White Leaf Print Sequin Cotton Fit and Flare 50s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s black and white leaf print fit n' flare mini dress! Features a white background that is embelished with thousands of hand-sewn white sequins throughout. Fitted ...
New Roberto Cavalli Jersey Stretch Blue White Micro-Beaded Long Dress 40 - 4/6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Jersey Stretch Long Dress Designer size 40 - US 4 (will fit bigger sizes also). Blue, White and Yellow Colors, Micro-Beaded Yellow Crystals at Front, Slip-on Styl...
Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage James Purcell 'Fit N' Flare' black and white gingham dress! Features low-cut back, with a slight Avant Garde flare! Features flared overdress, with an attached black...
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Holly's Harp Vintage Avant Garde Black and White Silk Jersey Cut Out Mini Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice. Flattering gathers at waist, with a black and white silk strip, adorned with a b...
Vintage Bob Mackie 1990s Size 6 Black, White and Blue Silk Fit n' Flare Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s BOB MACKIE black, white and blue silk sequined and beaded fit n' flare short sleeve dress! Features a fitted black bodice, with a full ivory skirt. Thousands of...
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Cotton Toga Dress, fw 1982
By Worlds End
Located in London, GB
Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Fall-Winter 1982
Worlds End cream and brown acid wash toga dress with extra long train, S/S 1982
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in London, GB
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Extremely rare toga dress made from cotton with extra long train and cut out sides. Savages, Spring-Sumer 1982
New Tom Ford S/S 2017 Collection White Black Color-Block Cocktail Dress 38 & 40
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford Color-Block Cocktail Dress S/S 2017 Collection Size available 38 and 40 White and Black Wrapped Dress, Attached Scarf, Black Velvet Details, Fully Lined. High Slits for ...
1960's Hattie Carnegie Pink and White Jacquard Maxi Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's timeless classic Hattie Carnegie pink and white floral cotton maxi dress. Slight cap sleeve, elevated neckline, fitted waist and long column skirt create the illusion of heigh...
Alexander Wang Creme-Colored Stretch Draped Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Alexander Wang
Located in Studio City, CA
Alexander Wang creme-colored silk blend sleeveless mini dress with asymmetric ruching at front and back. Diagonal zipper closure at top of back bodice. Size 2. In excellent condition...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
Lanvin Black and White Dotted Cotton Bustier Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Black and white dotted cotton bustier dress. Indicated size 44FR, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest:...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS2019 white satin bow black sequin mini dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS2019 white satin bow black sequin mini dress Reference: TGAS/F00738 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Spring Summer 2019 Materia...
ZIMMERMANN 2021 Fiesta Applique multicolour floral white linen mini dress Sz1 S
By Zimmermann
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZIMMERMANN 2021 Fiesta Applique multicolour floral white linen mini dress Sz1 S Reference: LACG/A00569 Brand: Zimmermann Model: Fiesta Applique Mini Dress Collection: Resort 2021 Mat...
1950s Ceil Chapman Navy Silk Shift Dress with White Lace Top
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
White lace forms wide, sheer sleeves. The dress fastens at rear with a hidden tonal white zip and hook-and-eye.
REFORMATION Elyse white navy floral print smocked bodice mini dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REFORMATION Elyse white navy floral print smocked bodice mini dress US2 S Reference: SNKO/A00401 Brand: Reformation Model: Elyse Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Navy, White Pattern: ...
REFORMATION Marlowe pink white floral print high slit mini slip dress XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REFORMATION Marlowe pink white floral print high slit mini slip dress XS Reference: SNKO/A00403 Brand: Reformation Model: Marlowe Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Pink, White Pattern:...
VALENTINO 2024 black white houndstooth tweed cutout bow mini dress IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2024 black white houndstooth tweed cutout bow mini dress IT40 S Reference: AAWC/A01690 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli Collection: Resort 2024 Material: Tweed...
2003 Julien Macdonald Runway White Cotton Mini Dress with Ruffle Skirt
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
This babydoll mini-dress walked the runway as part of Julien MacDonald’s Spring 2003 collection (look 23/48). It is crafted from a pretty, white broderie anglais to a body-hugging si...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
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.
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Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
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.