$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
. Strapless prom dress with flexible boning along front and rear princess seams; triple-layer skirt with pink
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
By Will Steinman
Located in Nashville, TN
. This is not included within the listing. Label: Will Steinman Measurements of the Dress Armpit to
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side
Striking Black and White Floral Print Cotton Pique Evening Gown by Will Steinman
By Will Steinman
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming black and white floral print cotton pique summer evening dress will definitely get
1950s Will Steinman Green Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1950's cocktail dress by Will Steinman Subtle gold Lame running through this Steinman
Sold
Size: none; comparable to size S
Will Steinman Pink Strapless Asymmetrical Lace Wedding Ball Gown - Small, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
feminine, this dress literally and figuratively dominates every room it enters, and thanks to its whisper
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
: Mary Carter Original by Will Steinman size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
Vintage Will Steinman Blue Polka Dot Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * blue and ivory polka dot acetate * organza lining * separate muslin
Will Steinman For Mary Carter Turquoise Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Toronto, ON
A cocktail dress fit for Grace Kelly! Beautiful true turquoise blue in a heavy satin. The
1950's Will Steinman White Black Lace Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
Fabulous 1950's cocktail dress by Will Steinman. Layers of white lace with black velvet waistband
1950's Will Steinman Ruby-Red Tulle Strapless Full Party Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's "Will Steinman" party dress fashioned from fully-lined, layered net-tulle. This
Vintage 1950's Will Steinman Embroidered Ivory Chiffon Sash-Bow Full Skirt Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fashioned in black floral embroidered ivory chiffon, this 1950's Will Steinman creation has
1960's Will Steinman Colorful Floral Draped Silk-Chiffon Grecian Goddess Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking gown by the famous American designer, Will Steinman. The vibrant large-scale
Vintage 1950's Will Steinman Gold Abstract Circle Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * gold cotton with a bit of stiffness * black abstract floral circle
Will Steinman Vintage Gold Beaded Formal Evening Gown Dress w/ Shelf Bust XS
By Will Steinman
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning late 1950's or early 60's vintage gold satin Will Steinman mid century evening
1950's Will Steinman Sequin Blue Floral Silk-Organza & Ruffle Tulle Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fashioned from gorgeous blue floral-garden print organza, this 1950's Will Steinman creation has
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Alexander McQueen Leather Platform Boots with Studded Heart Motif
By Alexander McQueen
Located in US
Alexander McQueen Leather Platform Boots with Studded Heart Motif -- featured in black leather with the House's iconic gently curved heel with gold heart studding at the toes and aro...
Brown Fur Coat with Collar Small
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of sheared beaver with a fur collar and is embroidered at the sleeves and back. We offer more exclusive fur items, see our frontstore. Details: It has 2 l...
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Sold|$1,327
H 4.34 in W 8.86 in D 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage Black Croco Leather Clutch / Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Collectors item! This rare Dior vintage clutch is made from black crocodile leather with gold-plated hardware. Inclusive an adjustable strap, 90 cm / 35.43 inch and closes with a cli...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink size S
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Jersey Skirt Suit with Mink F/W 2004 Collection Designer size - S Cardigan - Black Color Jersey, Real Mink Fur, Button Closure, Bow Accent, Stre...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
$375Sale Price|21% Off
W 1.25 in
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...
Gold Plate
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Buckle Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Buckle Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Designer: Alexande...
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.