TheRealList Evening Dresses and Gowns

From Jean Paul Gaultier’s Soleil line in the late 1990s, this sheer black bodycon maxi dress is crafted from a signature lightweight stretch mesh. The design features a twisted bust ...

This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embell...

Presenting a figure-hugging stretch-knit backless dress designed by Donatella for the Fall/Winter 2000 Gianni Versace. The cross-over halter neck is accented with a row of six irides...

Presenting a red velvet leaf print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this sought-after red maple leaf print debuted on the season's runway. This velvet sli...

Presenting a gorgeous black lace Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 3...

A prototype from Donna Karan’s Resort 1990 collection, this sheer black bodycon dress features a delicate floral devoré pattern atop a nude bodycon slip base. The minimalist silhouet...

Presenting a fabulous white silk Gucci gown, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this unique dress features ruching and pleating throughout, draped sleeves,...

From the late 1990s, this Giorgio Armani gown is crafted from fluid beige silk blend with a minimalist slip silhouette. The dress features delicate spaghetti straps that cross at the...

Presenting a figure-hugging ruched flare dress designed by Norma Kamali for her Spring/Summer 1990 "Moon Motel" collection. This dress debuted in the season's runway presentation, wh...

Presenting an incredible navy tuxedo style Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1990 collection, this fabulous ...

Presenting a fabulous navy blue Thierry Mugler gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the 1999 Cruise collection, this full-length gown features a fitted column silhouette, thin straps, and an angular neckline. The dress is made complete with a silver-tone chain cutout detail that wraps around the bust and a slit on one side. Effortlessly chic and timeless, this vintage Mugler gown...

From Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this white halter mini dress features a plunging neckline gathered at the bust with a turquoise brooch detail. The flared skirt and ...

Presenting a gorgeous canary yellow John Galliano knit gown. From Galliano's Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this knit slip dress features a wide scoop neckline and back. The dress features different knitting patterns...

Presenting a beautiful black bodycon Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 'Sex & Love' collection, this stunning form-fitting...

This Dolce & Gabbana evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted from structured black satin and features a bold floral print in shades of pink, white, and green. Th...

From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this black silk gown features a sleek, body-skimming silhouette with a subtle flare at the hem. The design is finished with crossed a...

This Moschino Cheap & Chic slip dress from the 1990s features a sleek black silhouette. The minimalist design is elevated by playful black bauble-beaded shoulder straps. Approximate...

This black ruched bodycon dress is from Versace’s Fall/Winter 2003 collection by Donatella Versace. The asymmetric design features a single strap neckline, gathered ruched detailing,...

From Dolce & Gabbana's Spring/Summer 2007 collection, this burgundy mini dress is crafted from sheer stretch tulle and features a sculptural boned corset construction. The form-fitti...

Presenting a gorgeous black formfitting Dolce and Gabbana mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this sexy wrap effect dress ...

Presenting a beautiful plum Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From Fall/Winter 2002, this stunning dress features ruched fabric at the bust with several thin straps which meet ...

Presenting a fabulous white satin Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 41, modeled by Karen Mulder. This fantastic short dress features a sweetheart neckline, a quilted bust, a ruched waist, and a pleated skirt. This silky mini dress is made complete with thin shoulder straps accented with silver-tone Greek key-etched rings. Also worn by Madonna for the season’s ad campaign, captured by Steven Meisel. Effortlessly sexy and chic, this vintage Gianni Versace runway...

Presenting a stunning red sequin leopard pattern Givenchy wrap dress. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy in the 1980s, this chic dress is covered in a multicolor leopard sequin pattern a...

Presenting a fabulous black velvet Givenchy gown. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy for his Fall/Winter 1987 collection, this full-length gown is constructed of luxurious black velvet and features an upward-facing structured satin ruffle that wraps around the bust and waist. This incredible gown is made complete with an internal corset and two rhinestone-accented adornments that are placed next to the side slit. Effortlessly chic and timeless, this vintage Givenchy gown...

Presenting a fabulous dark green Alaia mini dress. From the Fall/Winter 1991 collection, this dress is constructed of rich deep green velvet. The form-fitting mini dress features lon...

Presenting a striking mesh panel maxi dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld for his Fall/Winter 1993 collection. Supermodel Nadja Auermann wore a version of this gown in the season's runw...

Presenting a beautiful leopard print Celine gown, designed by Michael Kors. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this strapless dress debuted on the season's runway and features a r...

Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...

Presenting a fabulous John Galliano black dress jacket set. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this set debuted on the season's runway a...

Presenting a fabulous black floral Ralph Lauren Collection dress. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this strapless tube style dress debuted on the season's runway as look 44, modeled by Haylynn Cohen. This gorgeous fitted strapless midi...

Presenting a flirty Chloé dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Spring/Summer 1993 collection, which was the collection that marked Lagerfeld's return to the house after a nine ye...

This Versace dress by Donatella Versace features a sheer black chiffon construction with a ruched bodice and flared pleated skirt. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is softly gathered ...

This Dolce & Gabbana dress from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection features a body-skimming silhouette in sheer black mesh with a tonal blue Op Art-inspired print. The midi-length desig...

From Roberto Cavalli’s 2006 collection, this semi-sheer black halter dress features a plunging neckline and an asymmetric back with gold-tone hard...

This striking black mini dress from Versace’s Fall/Winter 2004 collection is crafted in a sculpting stretch wool fabric and features mesh cutouts slashed across the body, accentuated...

Presenting a beautiful iridescent red linen Fendi dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. From the 1990s, this dress features a deep neckline, red and black beaded squares at the front, a...

Presenting a stunning bright orange Versace dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the the early 2000s, this beautiful sleeveless dress featur...

Presenting a black knit Christian Dior Boutique dress, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring/Summer 2006 collection, this beautiful stretchy d...

From 2000, this red Calvin Klein halter neck gown embodies the brand’s minimalist sensuality. Crafted in Italy from stretch viscose, the bodycon silhouette features a plunging neckli...

From Christian Lacroix’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this white maxi dress showcases an asymmetrical silhouette accented with delicate blue ruffle trim. A bold screen-printed leaf...

Presenting an incredible bright yellow strapless Chanel dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. From the Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway and was a...

Presenting an incredible black satin Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the early 1990s, this stunning dress features ruched satin at the front an...

Presenting a fabulous black Thierry Mugler mini dress, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this sleeveless mini dress features a sweetheart neckline a...

From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this black silk dress features a soft pink floral print with a flared silhouette. It is designed with a fitted bodice, wide straps,...

Presenting a black sheer silk column slip dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This piece represents the understated elegance and sensuality Ford brought to Gucci as creative director. Asymmetric diagonal cut detailing at the lower section of the dress. Mel C., of the Spice Girls...

From Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2006 collection, this cream lace mini dress features a plunging neckline, soft scalloped hem, and a grosgrain bow accent below the bust. A long-sleev...

From Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this black satin mini slip dress features a delicate lace trim along the hem and fine spaghetti straps. Variations of this minim...

From Rick Owens’ Spring/Summer 2009 "Strutter" collection, this sheer brown jersey maxi dress features a form-fitting silhouette with a raw-cut hem. Constructed with only one seam, w...

This black lace slip dress from Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection features delicate floral lace and a curve-hugging silhouette with a built-in bustier. Finished with thin s...

Presenting a black Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway in purple as look 17 mo...

Presenting a fabulous black Valentino cashmere sweater midi dress. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, a mini version of this chic dress d...

Presenting an absolutely stunning red satin Gucci skirt set, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this two-piece set is made u...

Presenting a beautiful black knit Alaia stretch dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this full-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evangelista. Th...

Presenting a stunning Dolce and Gabbana leopard maxi coat dress. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, a version of this coat dress debuted on the season's runway on Kristen McMenamy...

This iconic black "Le Smoking" tuxedo dress from Saint Laurent Rive Gauche's Spring/Summer 1983 collection features a classic double-breasted silhouette, satin peak lapels, and struc...

From the 2000s, this Emanuel Ungaro slip dress is crafted from vibrant hot pink satin and printed with a whimsical floral motif comprised of printed gemstones. Designed with delicat...

From 1999, this Tom Ford Gucci black mini dress is crafted from slinky stretch viscose and features a deep plunging neckline, ruched front detail, and subtle leather trim at the wai...

From Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection by Marc Jacobs, this strapless black dress is crafted from crisp silk taffeta and printed with painterly blue and green floral moti...

Presenting an incredible black Rudi Gernreich for Bob Cunningham evening gown. From the 1970s, this chic column-style dress features a single off-the-sh...

Presenting an incredible light pink Christian Dior gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this gown showcases the luxuri...