$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
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 ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Mod Retro Flower Print Paper Shift Dress c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Mod retro flower print "paper" a-line shift dress c 1960s The whimsical avant-garde paper dresses were the rage in the late 1960s. The unique paper dresses were designed by Hallma...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
1960's Prestige Black Leather Destination Box Purse
By Prestige
Located in Studio City, CA
1960's Prestige "Destination Purse" in black pebbled leather with top handle and featuring four metal plaques bearing the names of "destination" cities: New York, Paris, Rome, London...
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:...
Birger Christensen Stylish Mink Coat
By Birger Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Birger Christensen Quality mink coat We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: Fully lined 3/4 lenght With 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks Color is dark brow...
Beautiful Vintage Eletra Casadei Lipstick Red Flutter Dress w/ Rhinestones
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Eletra Casadei lipstic red dress! Casadei dresses are hard to come by, and when they arise, they are scooped up quick! This beauty is a prime of example of that rea...
Michael Forrest Honey Brown Crystal Fox Calf length Fur Coat Collar
By Michael Forrest New York, Michael Forrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a marvelous fur coat from Michael Forrest. It is made of plush crystal fox with a strip of suede at the hips near the opening of the velvet lined slash pockets. Fully lined i...
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...
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
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...
Dolce&Gabbana Dress Lace Inset Deep V Neck Superb Fit 44 / 8
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offes a guaranteed authentic Dolce&Gabbana versatile black dress with lace insets. Chic little black dress has the prettiest lace inset at sweetheart neckline. Lace hin...
Hermes Kelly 32 Limited Edition Lakis Bag Tosca Swift Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 32 Kelly Lakis limited edition bag featured in rich, saturated Tosca. Two front zipper pockets and one large rear zipper pocket for easy access - think ph...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
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.