What is the difference between an evening dress and an evening gown?

The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown?

There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.

Xs Evening Gown

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Herve Leger Evening Dress

REFORMATION Miguel cherry red viscose blend criss cross open back gown XS Reference: ECLO/A00228 Brand: Reformation Model: Miguel Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid C...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

ESCADA Vintage fuchsia pink black silk rose applique midi gown FR34 XS

$840

ESCADA Vintage fuchsia pink black silk rose applique midi gown FR34 XS

By Escada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ESCADA Vintage fuchsia pink black silk rose applique midi gown FR34 XS Reference: CC/A00466 Brand: Escada Material: Silk Color: Pink, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Pink F...

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2010s German Cocktail Dresses

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

$1,500

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...

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1930s American Wedding Dresses

PRADA 2023 Runway poplin necktie safari utility shirt trail gown dress IT38 XS

$1,440

Located in Capri, IT

Parosh multicoloured dress size marked XS but it fits up to a M

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS

$2,760

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00408 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Cotton, Silk Color: Black Pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

$1,850

Givenchy Black High-slit Jersey Column Dress size FR 34 XS Long-sleeve Maxi

By Givenchy

Located in San Diego, CA

Givenchy Long sleeve High slit Jersey Column Dress size FR 34 XS (missing size tag see measurements below) Embrace Givenchy's gothic-inspired aesthetic with this gown.

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2010s Evening Dresses

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DONNA KARAN fuscia pink viscose wrapped draped bodycon evening gown dress XS

By Donna Karan

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DONNA KARAN fuscia pink viscose wrapped draped bodycon evening gown dress XS DONNA KARAN Viscose blend.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Victor Costa Bright Red Taffeta Evening Gown Strapless Sheath 1970s Size XS

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Size: Unmarked; fits like XS

Victor Costa Bright Red Taffeta Evening Gown Strapless Sheath 1970s Size XS

By Victor Costa

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This brilliant evening gown was designed by Victor Costa in the late 1970s. Made from a polyester/nylon blend taffeta, it features a sheath skirt with an overlay to add dramatic vol...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN orange silk crepe strapless evening gown IT38 XS

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN orange silk crepe strapless evening gown IT38 XS

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN orange silk crepe strapless evening gown IT38 XS Reference: YIKK/A00219 Brand: Alexander McQueen Material: Silk Color: Orange Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Nu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ball Gowns

Self-Portrait Pink Lace Gown XS 8

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Self-Portrait Pink Lace Gown XS 8

Located in London, England

Self-Portrait Pink Lace Gown -Layers of frills -Drawstring waist with silver beaded -Back Zip with hidden hook -Long length -White beaded detail -Long sleeve Please note, these ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Raspberry Pink Keyhole Gown XS 36

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Gucci Raspberry Pink Keyhole Gown XS 36

By Gucci

Located in London, England

Gucci Raspberry Pink Keyhole Gown. Bell sleeves. Zipper closure in the back and a button closure in the front. Features a vent at the back of the dress and an open front. Please ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

NORMA KAMALI Size XS Blue Green Polyester Blend Velvet V-Neck Evening Gown

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Size: XS

NORMA KAMALI Size XS Blue Green Polyester Blend Velvet V-Neck Evening Gown

By Norma Kamali

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marked: XS Measurements: Shoulder: 16 inches Bust: 29 inches Waist: 22 inches Hip: 30 inches Sleeve: 1.5 inches Length: 59 inches Sui Generis Reference: 141960 Categ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Roksanda Two-tone wool-crepe Gown XS 8

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Elie Saab green silk ruffled lace trim gown SIZE XS

By Elie Saab

Located in London, England

Elie Saab green silk ruffled lace trim gown -Zip fastening at back -Hidden hook at back collar -Maxi long ruffle silk dress -V-neck line with ruffle sleeve -Fitted waist -Silky la...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Size: XS

OSCAR DE LA RENTA SS17 red knitted tiered ruffle trimevening gown dress XS

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA SS17 red knitted tiered ruffle trimevening gown dress XS Brand: Oscar De La Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: Spring Summer 2017 Model Name / Style: Eve...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Halston Black, Gold, and Silver Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown - XS - Circa 70's

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Halston Black, Gold, and Silver Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown - XS - Circa 70's

By Halston

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Halston Black, Gold, and Silver Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown - XS - Circa Early 1970s. This sheer halter gown is heavily beaded. The beads are clustered into starbursts with complete be...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Size: X-S 0-2

Navy Blue Glass Beaded Silk Slip Dress Evening Dress Saks 5th Ave. XS

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Saks 5th Ave navy blue glass beaded silk evening dress. Slip style maxi dress with beaded spaghetti straps, an open neckline at the front back. The dress is fitted through the torso...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Evening Dresses

new VERSACE 100% silk red gold Virtus V clasp one shoulder gown dress IT38 XS

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Size: 38

new VERSACE 100% silk red gold Virtus V clasp one shoulder gown dress IT38 XS

By Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VERSACE 100% silk red gold Virtus V clasp one shoulder gown dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/C00894 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Virtus As seen on: Re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

ALEXIS pink green floral embroidery sheer panel fringe flared gown XS

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Size: XS

ALEXIS pink green floral embroidery sheer panel fringe flared gown XS

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXIS pink green floral embroidery sheer panel fringe flared gown XS Reference: AAWC/A00025 Brand: Alexis Material: Nylon Color: Pink, Green Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Extra Detai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

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$3,550

Size: 4

2011 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sheer Mocha All-Over Beaded Maxi-Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2011 collection, Vogue picked up on the designer’s spellbinding exuberance. Appearing on the Fall 2011 runway, this incredibly detailed max...

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2010s American Evening Dresses

S/S2001 Roberto Cavalli runway distressed silk halter evening dress

$11,439

S/S2001 Roberto Cavalli runway distressed silk halter evening dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S2001 Roberto Cavalli runway distressed silk halter evening dress Seen on the Spring/Summer 2001 runway, this Roberto Cavalli evening dress is an exceptional example of the desig...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Corset Plunging Neckline Evening Dress

$3,800

$3,795

$29,500

L 53 in

John Galliano for Christian Dior SS 1998 "In A Boudoir Mood "Silver Lame Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Important Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1998" In A Boudoir Mood " silver lame broche gown. Of antique silver metallic lame embossed with Marguerite flower heads and leafy folia...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Slip Gown 42IT

$3,495

Size: 42IT

Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Slip Gown 42IT

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 2000s, this sleek Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin slip gown is a simple and chic closet staple. This silky satin floor-length gown elegantly drapes over the body,...

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Early 2000s Italian Formal Gowns

J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress

$1,800

$2,100

Size: Large

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage Japanese ceremonial brocade kimono embroidered with red and gold floral and Phoenix embroidery. Kimono comes with red rope belt. Kimono length: 74” length Note abou...

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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns

Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch

$1,795

H 4.75 in W 3.25 in

Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from the 2003/2004 collection. A very rare model. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dang...

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Early 2000s French Novelty Bags

$1,995

Size: IT42

S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Light Green Ribbed Knit Bodycon Mini Dress Cap IT42

By Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This ribbed bright green Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace for the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, is a form-fitting bodycon piece. It features off-the-shoulder pe...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

$32,796

Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6

Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...

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1990s Italian Jackets

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Xs Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary xs evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a xs evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Herve Léger, Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a xs evening gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Xs Evening Gown?

On average, a xs evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $600, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses 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.

Questions About Xs Evening Gown

What is the difference between an evening dress and an evening gown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
What is the best color for an evening gown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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