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Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford dark blue wool maxi dress
Gucci by Tom Ford dark blue wool maxi dress

Gucci by Tom Ford dark blue wool maxi dress

By Gucci

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Gucci by Tom Ford dark blue wool heavy knitted maxi dress from Fall 1996 collection

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

1969 Rudi Gernreich Red and Purple Wool Maxi Dress
1969 Rudi Gernreich Red and Purple Wool Maxi Dress

1969 Rudi Gernreich Red and Purple Wool Maxi Dress

By Rudi Gernreich, Rudi Gerneich

Located in London, GB

Documented Rudi Gurniech red and purple "cross my heart" maxi dress circa 1969. The celebrated signer and actress, Barbara Streisand, owned many of Gurniech designs including this e...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress
Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress

Roberta di Camerino Blue Grey & Black Bow Maxi Dress

By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage blue and grey Roberta Di Camerino trompe l'oeil wool maxi dress with sleeves. Dress features signature Roberta print and gold tone buttons.

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

1960s Calderón Long-Sleeve Black Sequin Checkerboard Wool Maxi Dress
1960s Calderón Long-Sleeve Black Sequin Checkerboard Wool Maxi Dress

1960s Calderón Long-Sleeve Black Sequin Checkerboard Wool Maxi Dress

By Calderon

Located in London, GB

This beautifully crafted dress was designed by Calderón in the late 1960s and is similar to Geoffrey Beene designs from the era. It is luxuriously tailored from black wool woven with...

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1960s American Evening Dresses

1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress
1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress

1960s Courreges Haute Couture Orange A-line Sleeveless Wool Maxi Dress

By André Courrèges, Courrèges

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A rare original 1960s Courreges numbered couture bright orange wool sculpted A-line shift dress. This outstanding dress is fashioned from a wool gabardine and features all of his gr...

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati "Edition Unisex" grey cashmere, silk and wool maxi dress. Stefano is a very talented designer which is famous for his chic, elegant yet details...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Grey Wool Long Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati "Edition Unisex" grey cashmere, silk and wool maxi dress. Stefano is a very talented designer which is famous for his chic, elegant yet details...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress

Norman Norell Maxi Dress Gown 1960s
Norman Norell Maxi Dress Gown 1960s

Norman Norell Maxi Dress Gown 1960s

By Norman Norell, Norman Norell

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous fine black wool jersey maxi dress gown by master designer Norman Norell.

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Wool Nylon Stripe Maxi Dress
MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Wool Nylon Stripe Maxi Dress

MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black White Wool Nylon Stripe Maxi Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS RUNWAY long sleeve maxi dress comes in black and white wool and nylon stripped jersey knit material featuring A-line silhouette, high neck, waist tie and half zip up clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange.

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1970s American Maxi Dress

GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Tie Wrap Dress OOAK
GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Tie Wrap Dress OOAK

GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Tie Wrap Dress OOAK

By Gary Graham (1)

Located in Thiensville, WI

GARY GRAHAM 2003 Black Wool Texture Distressed Asymmetrical Maxi Wrap Dress OOAK Brand / Manufacturer: Gary Graham Collection: Dated "7.28.03" Designer: Gary Graham Style: Wrap Dres...

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Early 2000s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress
Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress

Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Vibrant lipstick red color is the perfect alternative to...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress
Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress

Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress

By Gucci

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Tom Ford for Gucci navy wool knitted maxi dress from Fall 1996 collection

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique 1970s Black Maxi Dress and Wrap with Stud Trim
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique 1970s Black Maxi Dress and Wrap with Stud Trim

Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique 1970s Black Maxi Dress and Wrap with Stud Trim

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black wool jersey maxi dress and wrap from Givenchy. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and comes with a narrow tie belt and matching wrap.

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress
Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress

Fantastic Early 1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Vintage Red 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow and orange throughout.

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1970s Maxi Dress

Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Dress – Runway Piece, 1980s
Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Dress – Runway Piece, 1980s

Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Dress – Runway Piece, 1980s

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in PARIS, FR

Yohji Yamamoto Asymmetrical Wool Dress – Runway Piece, 1980s Exceptional asymmetrical dress by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, originally presented on the runway in the 1980s. Cra...

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1980s Japanese Maxi Dress

1960's GALANOS black wool strapless dress with asymmetrical seaming & hemline
1960's GALANOS black wool strapless dress with asymmetrical seaming & hemline

1960's GALANOS black wool strapless dress with asymmetrical seaming & hemline

By Galanos

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely elegant and rare 1960’s James Galanos strapless black wool gown. The silhouette is sleek and architectural, cut close to the body with precise tailoring that highlights Gal...

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1960s American Maxi Dress

Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s
Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s

Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s

By Anne Klein

Located in Water Mill, NY

A sophisticated simple black wool column maxi dress by Anne Klein. It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads.

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1990s American Maxi Dresses

1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress
1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress

1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New Hope, PA

Karl Lagerfeld designed this elegant tailored pleated wool crepe look for the Chanel Boutique line. It has black straps above a horizontally quilted band which holds the pleats in p...

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1980s Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey maxi dress with brown leather harness, ss 1999
Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey maxi dress with brown leather harness, ss 1999

Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey maxi dress with brown leather harness, ss 1999

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in London, GB

Geoffrey Beene grey wool jersey one seam maxi dress with tubular padded darts around torso and brown leather backless harness.

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery
1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery

1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery

By Nikos and Takis

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s full length black wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis.. This unusual piece features stylised gold embroidery on the hem and...

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1970s Greek Caftans

1970s Pauline Trigere Aubergine Wool Knit Jersey Maxi Gown w Jeweled Foulard
1970s Pauline Trigere Aubergine Wool Knit Jersey Maxi Gown w Jeweled Foulard

1970s Pauline Trigere Aubergine Wool Knit Jersey Maxi Gown w Jeweled Foulard

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s Pauline Trigere Aubergine Wool Knit Jersey Maxi Gown w Jeweled Foulard: A stunningly simple evening option from an iconic American designer. 2-Pieces-Gown is a fitted bodice wi...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's GIVENCHY black wool dress with large gold studs
1970's GIVENCHY black wool dress with large gold studs

1970's GIVENCHY black wool dress with large gold studs

By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Exceptional, jet-black, wool jersey, maxi dress with gold toned studs and matching scarf designed by Givenchy dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Janice Wainwright Black Embroidered Art Deco Maxi Gown
Vintage Janice Wainwright Black Embroidered Art Deco Maxi Gown

Vintage Janice Wainwright Black Embroidered Art Deco Maxi Gown

By Janice Wainwright

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Janice Wainwright Art Deco-inspired black wool long sleeve maxi dress featuring an embroidered pendant necklace at the neckline, front slit pockets, and cord detailing at the...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Uber Important Gianni Versace Couture Hand-Beaded Creme Wool Maxi Dress
Uber Important Gianni Versace Couture Hand-Beaded Creme Wool Maxi Dress

Uber Important Gianni Versace Couture Hand-Beaded Creme Wool Maxi Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Uber Important Gianni Versace Couture Hand-Beaded Swirls of Pearls and Crystals Creme Lightweight Wool Maxi Dress

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress
1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress

1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress

By Claude Montana

Located in Dallas, TX

1990s Maxi dress in a black wool crepe. Slip style with wide shoulder straps.

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1990s French Maxi Dress

1980's Bernard Perris Wool Dress with Fur Trim
1980's Bernard Perris Wool Dress with Fur Trim

1980's Bernard Perris Wool Dress with Fur Trim

By Bernard Perris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Bernard Perris dates to the 1980's and is made of taupe wool with cream fox fur trim around shoulders and at hem. Asymmetrical button closure. Full skirt. Light...

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1980s French Maxi Dress

Pierre Cardin Paris vintage wool velvet floral black purple tunic dress, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Paris vintage wool velvet floral black purple tunic dress, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Paris vintage wool velvet floral black purple tunic dress, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Brindisi, IT

Vintage Pierre Cardin Paris dress from the 1960s. Purple with black floral designs. Tunic type model. Top in black velvet, rare black label from the 60’s. Approximately Size 48 Itali...

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1960s Italian Maxi Dress

CHANEL "New" Dark Blue Front Zip Short Jacket Skirt Drape Wool Silk - Unworn
CHANEL "New" Dark Blue Front Zip Short Jacket Skirt Drape Wool Silk - Unworn

CHANEL "New" Dark Blue Front Zip Short Jacket Skirt Drape Wool Silk - Unworn

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

CHANEL dark blue, front zip short jacket, skirt with drape, wool, silk lined - Unworn SIZE: equivalent to about Small / Medium, please review approx measurements as follows in cm. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress

Chanel Maxi Black Wool Sleeveless Dress Size 6
Chanel Maxi Black Wool Sleeveless Dress Size 6

Chanel Maxi Black Wool Sleeveless Dress Size 6

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chanel Boutique 1980s maxi black wool sleeveless dress is a French size 40 but fits like a USA modern size 6.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1960s Norell Wool Maxi
1960s Norell Wool Maxi

1960s Norell Wool Maxi

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1960s Norell Wool Maxi

By Norman Norell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Could one imagine a more perfect winter white wedding dress ? Fully lined, ready to be hemmed, perfect.

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1960s American Babydoll Day Dresses

Emmanuelle Khanh Made in France Embellished Black Worsted Wool Maxi Draped Dress
Emmanuelle Khanh Made in France Embellished Black Worsted Wool Maxi Draped Dress

Emmanuelle Khanh Made in France Embellished Black Worsted Wool Maxi Draped Dress

By Emmanuelle Khanh

Located in Boston, MA

Classy and regal, vintage Emmanuelle Khanh Paris gown. Condition: No sign of use, if any Fabric: 100% worsted wool, completed lined Construction: Tailored precision in fit. Buttons ...

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Late 20th Century French Directoire Style Evening Dresses

1960s Black Wool Knit Evening Dress Featuring Silver Glass Seed Bead Detail
1960s Black Wool Knit Evening Dress Featuring Silver Glass Seed Bead Detail

1960s Black Wool Knit Evening Dress Featuring Silver Glass Seed Bead Detail

Located in Houston, TX

Striking black body - skimming evening dress! The knit wool dress is maxi length, with long sleeves, a high neckline, and a sheath - like silhouette that clings gently to the wearer'...

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Valentino Garavani Vintage Wool Maxi Dress in Multicolour
Valentino Garavani Vintage Wool Maxi Dress in Multicolour

Valentino Garavani Vintage Wool Maxi Dress in Multicolour

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Carnate, IT

Valentino Garavani Vintage Wool Maxi Dress in Multicolour Vintage wool dress from Valentino featuring a black and white check pattern, black velvet waistband, buttons on the left s...

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1980s Maxi Dresses

Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34
Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34

Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Ann Demeulemeester Full length black column style dress Wrap over skirt that fastens via a stretch belt and pull through buckle Completely backless cut and sides with a diagonal str...

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2010s Portuguese Day Dresses

1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress
1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress

1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress

By Jean Varon

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size estimate: S Measurements: Bust: 32-34 inches High waist: 26 inches Hips: 36 inches Length: 55 inches This wool maxi dress designed by John Bates is in excellent condition.

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1970s British Maxi Dress

1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress
1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress

1970s Jean Varon Ombre Geometric Wool Knit Bohemian Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress

By Jean Varon

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size estimate: S Measurements: Bust: 32-34 inches High waist: 26 inches Hips: 36 inches Length: 55 inches This wool maxi dress designed by John Bates is in excellent condition.

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1970s British Maxi Dress

Gianni Versace black maxi dress with lace cut outs, fw 1993
Gianni Versace black maxi dress with lace cut outs, fw 1993

Gianni Versace black maxi dress with lace cut outs, fw 1993

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Gianni Versace black wool maxi dress with triangle lace cut outs and high leg slits Fall-Winter 1993

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier black wool and leather halter neck maxi dress, ss 2000
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool and leather halter neck maxi dress, ss 2000

Jean Paul Gaultier black wool and leather halter neck maxi dress, ss 2000

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier black wool maxi dress ▪ Tan leather armband and circular halterneck fastening ▪ Long scarf starts from the bodice, wraps around the neck, and finishes at the ba...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress
Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress

By Louis Feraud Paris, Louis Feraud

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress Decorative cutout neckline designer dress by Louis Féraud Made in Germany 1974 Black Full-length Long sleeves with f...

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1970s German Maxi Dress

1970s Multi Colour Knit Maxi Dress
1970s Multi Colour Knit Maxi Dress

1970s Multi Colour Knit Maxi Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vibrant and fun poly /wool knit maxi dress from the 1970s. Made in Canada by Marni Knits.

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1970s Canadian Maxi Dress

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 8 Tan Wool/Rayon Ruffle Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 8 Tan Wool/Rayon Ruffle Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 8 Tan Wool/Rayon Ruffle Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Francisco, CA

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER maxi dress comes in a tan wool rayon blend heather jersey and features a boat neckline, extra long sleeves, fitted silhouette, slit front, and asymmetrical ruffle.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Martin Margiela Black Wool Maxi Cardigan Top
Martin Margiela Black Wool Maxi Cardigan Top

Martin Margiela Black Wool Maxi Cardigan Top

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Martin Margiela Sleeveless black wool maxi cardigan top with sheer silk. Fit size 4/6

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

PAMELA DENNIS Size 6 Black Wool / Silk Spaghetti Strap Pleated Evening Gown
PAMELA DENNIS Size 6 Black Wool / Silk Spaghetti Strap Pleated Evening Gown

PAMELA DENNIS Size 6 Black Wool / Silk Spaghetti Strap Pleated Evening Gown

By Pamela Dennis

Located in San Francisco, CA

PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE gown comes in a wool silk structured satin and features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, and full A line skirt with box pleat details. Minor wear on train. ...

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1990s Maxi Dress

Gabriela Hearst Virgin Wool Pleated Maxi Dress
Gabriela Hearst Virgin Wool Pleated Maxi Dress

Gabriela Hearst Virgin Wool Pleated Maxi Dress

By Gabriela Hearst

Located in London, GB

Gabriela Hearst Virgin Wool Pleated Maxi Dress Black 'Lavina' dress fully crafted from virgin wool.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996
Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996

Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

▪ Comme des Garcons jersey maxi dress ▪ Wool and Nylon blend ▪ Constructed with multiple long panels of orange, grey and burgundy ▪ Polo shirt style ▪ Twisted detail at hips ▪ Si...

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1990s Japanese Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996
Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996

Comme des Garcons wool jersey multi-panelled striped maxi dress, ss 1996

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

▪ Comme des Garcons jersey maxi dress ▪ Wool and Nylon blend ▪ Constructed with multiple long panels of blue and grey ▪ Polo shirt style ▪ Twisted detail at hips ▪ Size Medium ▪ Sp...

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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace black wool cut out maxi dress with high leg slit, ss 2016
Versace black wool cut out maxi dress with high leg slit, ss 2016

Versace black wool cut out maxi dress with high leg slit, ss 2016

By Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Versace black wool evening maxi dress ▪ Cut-out detail at the front and back of the bodice ▪ High leg slit ▪ Frayed trim ▪ Knot ties at the hip and shoulder ▪ One sleeve ▪ Bui...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1970s Teal Traina Floral Print Maxi Dress With Batwing Sleeve Detail
Early 1970s Teal Traina Floral Print Maxi Dress With Batwing Sleeve Detail

Early 1970s Teal Traina Floral Print Maxi Dress With Batwing Sleeve Detail

By Teal Traina

Located in London, GB

This 1970s floral print cotton/wool blend maxi dress is by American high end label Teal Traina and has a feminine, contemporary aesthetic with a Deco style line.

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1970s American Informal Dresses

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1993 sheer top boiled wool panel raw cut maxi dress M
vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1993 sheer top boiled wool panel raw cut maxi dress M

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1993 sheer top boiled wool panel raw cut maxi dress M

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 1993 sheer top boiled wool panel raw cut maxi dress M Reference: CRTI/A00449 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: 1993 Material: Polyester Color: Black...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal off-white wool Power shoulder maxi gown FR42 XL
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal off-white wool Power shoulder maxi gown FR42 XL

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal off-white wool Power shoulder maxi gown FR42 XL

By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal off-white wool Power shoulder maxi gown FR42 XL Reference: TGAS/F00502 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Spring Summer 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool & Silk Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool & Silk Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi

DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool & Silk Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi

By Christian Dior

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage AW99 Jet black Floral print Braided straps Pullover Size F40 aka S/M Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying...

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1990s Evening Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford black wool and leather halter neck evening dress, fw 2000
Gucci by Tom Ford black wool and leather halter neck evening dress, fw 2000

Gucci by Tom Ford black wool and leather halter neck evening dress, fw 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Gucci black wool halter neck maxi dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Black leather waistband ▪ Fitted bodice ▪ A-line maxi skirt ▪ Concealed zipper at side seam ▪ Gold 'G' pendent d...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice
1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice

1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic jet black silk maxi dress with wool overlay at bodice and flattering tie at waist from Comme Des Garcons dating to 1994.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Button Front Maxi Dress 1960s
Geoffrey Beene Button Front Maxi Dress 1960s

Geoffrey Beene Button Front Maxi Dress 1960s

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black wool maxi dress from Geoffrey Beene. It has cut in shoulders, a straight skirt, large front hip patch pockets and dozens of self covered ball buttons and loops up th...

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1960s American Maxi Dresses

Jean Varon Colorblock Maxi Dress 1970s
Jean Varon Colorblock Maxi Dress 1970s

Jean Varon Colorblock Maxi Dress 1970s

By Jean Varon

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous purple and mustard wool maxi dress by Jean Varon. It has a standup collar, long sleeves and a long flaring skirt.

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1970s English Maxi Dresses

Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34
Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34

Ann Demeulemeester black belted cut out backless wool maxi dress with slit FR 34

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI Vintage Ann Demeulemeester Full length black column style dress Wrap over skirt that fastens via a stretch belt and pull through buckle Completely backless cut and sides ...

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2010s Portuguese Day Dresses

1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress
1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress

1970s Halston Baby Blue Cashmere Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in Water Mill, NY

An absolutely gorgeous baby blue cashmere wool blend jersey maxi dress by Halston. It has an open collar, long sleeves with button cuffs and a matching wide tie belt.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1970s Geoffrey Beene black fine wool knit maxi dress unworn
1970s Geoffrey Beene black fine wool knit maxi dress unworn

1970s Geoffrey Beene black fine wool knit maxi dress unworn

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Statement making design from Geoffrey Beene, new with the original tags from the 1970s...Casual maxi dress in fine soft black wool knit...The dress is unlined...Pull on style that cl...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

ALAIA black wool blend RUFFLED KNIT GOWN Maxi Dress 36
ALAIA black wool blend RUFFLED KNIT GOWN Maxi Dress 36

ALAIA black wool blend RUFFLED KNIT GOWN Maxi Dress 36

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaïa sleeveless silhouette ruffle-dress in black wool (66%), polyester (20%), polyamide (12%) and elastane (2%) with a round neck. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Unline...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

DRIES VAN NOTEN Dress -  Size 6 Gold & Black Wool / Silk Dragon Print Maxi
DRIES VAN NOTEN Dress -  Size 6 Gold & Black Wool / Silk Dragon Print Maxi

DRIES VAN NOTEN Dress - Size 6 Gold & Black Wool / Silk Dragon Print Maxi

By Dries van Noten

Located in San Francisco, CA

DRIES VAN NOTEN Fall Winter 2012 full length cocktail dress comes in a textured wool silk blend satin material with all over black and gold color block dragon print and features a d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Museum Quality Geoffrey Beene 1960s Wool + Rhinestone Maxi Dress
Museum Quality Geoffrey Beene 1960s Wool + Rhinestone Maxi Dress

Museum Quality Geoffrey Beene 1960s Wool + Rhinestone Maxi Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage Geoffrey Beene black wool knit maxi dress completely encrusted in tiny prong set sparkling rhinestones.

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

MM6 Maison Margiela burgundy red ribbed wool knit midi maxi sweater dress S
MM6 Maison Margiela burgundy red ribbed wool knit midi maxi sweater dress S

MM6 Maison Margiela burgundy red ribbed wool knit midi maxi sweater dress S

By MM6 Maison Margiela

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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2010s Italian Informal Dresses

RALPH LAUREN Size 10 Black Cream Wool Buffalo Check Strapless Maxi Dress
RALPH LAUREN Size 10 Black Cream Wool Buffalo Check Strapless Maxi Dress

RALPH LAUREN Size 10 Black Cream Wool Buffalo Check Strapless Maxi Dress

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

LAUREN by RALPH LAUREN maxi dress in a black and cream wool featuring a strapless style, and buffalo check pattern.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Brown Knit Maxi Dress
1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Brown Knit Maxi Dress

1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Brown Knit Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Jean Paul Gaultier deep chocolate brown ribbed wool knit maxi dress. Turtleneck, long sleeves and fuzzy details on bust and arms.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Rudi Gernreich Wool Maxi Dress

Rudi Gernreich Wool Maxi Dress

By Rudi Gernreich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1970's black wool long sleeved maxi dress from Rudi Gernreich.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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1970's Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Belted Hourglass Maxi Dress

1970's Geoffrey Beene Black Wool Belted Hourglass Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

His clothes were structured but never rigid and rely on the craftsmanship of careful detail. This sculpted wool maxi dress is a beautiful example of his genius.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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1966 Geoffrey Beene Museum-Held Rhinestone Studded Black Wool Maxi Dress Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Geoffrey Beene museum-held rhinestone studded gown dating back to his 1966 collection. Geoffrey Beene made strong impressions with his courteous manner as well as his hi...

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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaïa Ribbed Wool Blend Maxi Dress
Azzedine Alaïa Ribbed Wool Blend Maxi Dress

Azzedine Alaïa Ribbed Wool Blend Maxi Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This maxi dress by Azzedine Alaïa is knitted from stretchy ribbed wool-blend that holds the shape and volume of the pleats beautifully and nips in perfectly at the waist for an elong...

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Azzedine Alaïa Cutout Wool Blend Maxi Dress Fr 42 Uk 14

Azzedine Alaïa Cutout Wool Blend Maxi Dress Fr 42 Uk 14

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaïa cutout wool blend maxi dress. Black and purple. Sleevless, square neck.

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COMME DES GARÇONS fw2002 BLACK WOOL ASYMMETRICAL TWIST RUFFLES MAXI DRESS

COMME DES GARÇONS fw2002 BLACK WOOL ASYMMETRICAL TWIST RUFFLES MAXI DRESS

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in PARIS, FR

BRAND : COMME DES GARÇONS DESIGNER : REI KAWAKUBO YEAR/DECADE : FALL/WINTER 2002 SIZE : M FITS FROM XS TO M MADE IN : JAPAN COMPOSITION : WOOL CONDITION : VERY GOOD (sewn up ho...

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Early 2000s Japanese Maxi Dress

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Vintage 1974 Alice Pollock Documented Colorful Wool Knit Bohemian Sweater Dress

Vintage 1974 Alice Pollock Documented Colorful Wool Knit Bohemian Sweater Dress

By Alice Pollock

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and super stunning colorful knit caftan dress by the famous Alice Pollock British label. Pollock is known for starting Quorum, a London boutique and manufacturing ...

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1970s English Maxi Dresses

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1980s Gianfranco Ferré Kaki Wool Dress

1980s Gianfranco Ferré Kaki Wool Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

The Gianfranco Ferré kaki wool dress with buttoned cuffs, features a buttoned front with classic collar, fringed and knitted wool front decorative detail and a side zip fastening, a ...

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1980s Italian Maxi Dress

A 1970s Vintage Lanvin Colourfull Tartan Wool Coat Dress
A 1970s Vintage Lanvin Colourfull Tartan Wool Coat Dress

A 1970s Vintage Lanvin Colourfull Tartan Wool Coat Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A colorful 1970s Lanvin bright pink and lime green tartan wool coat dress consisting of a fitted top and floor-length skirt. The dress has a full front button closure and a matching ...

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1970s French Maxi Dress

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Kenzo Brown Green Wool Silk Check Pinstripe Long Dress

Kenzo Brown Green Wool Silk Check Pinstripe Long Dress

By Kenzo

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Kenzo vintage 90s woman dress. Long dress with V-neckline, elastic waistband. Short sleeve, brown, green and purple with checks and stripes. 100% wool. 100% silk collar and cuffs. Ma...

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

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Vintage 1965 Rudi Gernreich 'Flower Power' Applique Orange Wool Mod Maxi Dress

Vintage 1965 Rudi Gernreich 'Flower Power' Applique Orange Wool Mod Maxi Dress

By Rudi Gernreich

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gernreich held a futurist view of fashion that resulted in innovations such as using plastic in clothes and removing inner construction. This stunning orange wool colorful applique w...

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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Teal Traina 60s knit wool silver metallic gown size 4.
Teal Traina 60s knit wool silver metallic gown size 4.

Teal Traina 60s knit wool silver metallic gown size 4.

By Teal Traina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Teal Traina 60s silver metallic knit wool gown size 4. The gown is lined and beautifully constructed inside & out. There are 2 inverted pleats on each of lower gown as seen in photo....

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1960s American Maxi Dress

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Alexander McQueen CASHMERE/WOOL ASYMMETRICAL MAXI DRESS IT 42

Alexander McQueen CASHMERE/WOOL ASYMMETRICAL MAXI DRESS IT 42

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Alexander McQueen Exquisitely tailored midi dress features lightly padded shoulders and a nipped-in waist that falls to a fluttering handkerchief hem. It is crafted of a luxurious...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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By Pierre Cardin

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Located in Thiensville, WI

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By John Galliano

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By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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By Nina Ricci

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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Wool Maxi Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary wool maxi dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in red, gray and more. Finding the perfect wool maxi dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy and Gucci are consistently popular. Finding a wool maxi dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Wool Maxi Dress?

On average, a wool maxi dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,785, while they’re typically $339 on the low end and $10,531 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns for You

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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