$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
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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
1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
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 ...
Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40 US 4
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
We Combine Here Tom Ford Creation for 2 Fashion Houses - Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent - in One Elegant Nude Skirt Suit. Cardigan - F/W 2004 Runway Collection - Ready to Wear Cardigan...
2000S Red Wool Hand Knit Native Pattern Sweater
Located in New York, NY
2000S Red Wool Hand Knit Native Pattern Sweater
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy ...
I Magnin Royal Blue One Shoulder Avant Garde Vintage Gown, 1980s
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...
Unworn 1960s Charles Cooper Vintage 100% Cashmere Houndstooth Mod Shift Dress
By Charles Cooper
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original tag still attached to the sleeve! Vintage 1960s shift dress by Charles Cooper in super soft beige and off white cashmere. Fully lined with rear zip closure. ...
Amazing 1960s Vintage mollie Parnis Paisley Silk Metallic Babydoll Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
One of my favorite Mollie Parnis pieces ever! Chic paisley print throughout in vibrant colors (This metallic silk fabric is magnificent!) Features a tie up the bodice, with tiny rhin...
$650Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small
Amazing Vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan Green Orange Black Color Block Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s / 80s BARBOGLIO CRISTINA + JAN green, black and orange color block fit and flare drop waist dress! Luxurious soft rayon and cotton blend, with two black velvet panels o...
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a colorful pink, lavender and blue abstract print on a white background. The bodice has a front adjustable drawstring square nec...
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...
$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
New Roberto Cavalli Black Gold Print Stretch Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Print Blouse Designer size 38 ( oversized - please check measurements) Black with Gold Print, Long Sleeve, 100% Viscose, Toggle Button Closure. Measurements:...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
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.