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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
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Thierry Mugler Silk Cut out Dress with Belt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A butter yellow silk dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a bateau neckline with an oval cut out below it, princess seaming for a great fit and 2 front welt patch pockets. The dress co...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Floral Abstract Watercolor Silk Stretch Flare Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning cream and multicolor floral Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this slip dress features a v-neckline, flared skirt, and high-low hem...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace, Baroque Tulip Dress with Gilded Medusa Buttons, 2011
Located in Kingston, NY
This Versace off-shoulder dress is an exquisite classic mini dress that gives you a timeless look. It features an exquisite cream shade, and is adorned with exquisite purple tulip and gold detail, along with golden button...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 60s Silk Beaded Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow beaded gown. Longsleeve. Rear zipper closure. Silk. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken La...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chado Ralph Rucci Bias Cut One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Chado Ralph Rucci, bias cut , one shoulder evening gown, in a beige silk crepe, having a gathered, bias cut back panel coming from the shoulder. Dress has a back zipper closure and a...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen striped cotton and lace dress with pleated skirt, ss 2005
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dress ▪ Constructed from a fine cotton-silk fabric in two colour-ways of red, cream and blue stripes ▪ Ivory lace inserts and trim ▪ Low-waisted skirt made up of...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Max Nugus Haute Couture 1990s Size 6 8 Pink Brown Ombre Chiffon Vintage 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless u...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beige silk cocktail dress with embroideries Versace Jeans Couture NEW WITH TAG
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige silk cocktail dress with embroideries ( beads, sequins, pearls) NEW WITH TAG The top part is in shiny silk, the bottom in silk chiffon's ribbons. Li...
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2010s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s Geoffrey Beene Lime Green Metallic Silk Grecian gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1992 Geoffrey Beene Lime green chartreuse print Grecian cut out gown with multi color sequins. see runway photo attached. Marked size 4 but it fit siz...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cailan'd Beige Vintage Wedding Dress Silk Beige 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Vintage beige wedding dress silk sheath dress with three leaps at the waist with padding and long-sleeved bolero jacket. The wedding dresses, have been used for fashion shows, are i...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel champagne sequins dress F/W 2001 FR 40
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL dress F/W 2001 collection A-line dress in beige melange tweed and champagne sequins; on the front martingale belt with logo buttons; short sleeve; zip on the back. Size Fr 40...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003
Located in Tucson, AZ
Ideally suited for a gal with a long waist, this zinger of a party dress “poufs” abruptly where the skirt meets the bodice for a dramatic tabletop skirt effect. Endless yards of tulle make the dress look like lime cotton candy. Strapless prom dress with straight cut bodice and slightly curved dropped waist. Lace princess bodice features flexible boning around full circumference and fixed self rose at left front hip; full circle skirt with two taffeta underslips (one trimmed in crinoline) and double tulle outer skirt. Center back zipper closure with top hook and eye; hanging loops. Fully lined in lime taffeta. fabric: lace, taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired one 1 ¾” loss in outer tulle skirt layer condition: very good with above repair measurements: bust: 31” underbust / rib cage: 28” waist: 26” bodice length: 11” – 13 ½” hips: free skirt length: 31” total length: 42” from underarm sweep: 180” (outer tulle layers), 140” (middle taffeta layer), 88” (taffeta lining) label: Jessica McClintock...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in love with that pale blush-pink color! Harvey...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic 1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes throughout. Fantastic "Great Gatsby" style. The perfect alternative to the traditional 20s flapper dress...
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pale pink evening dress in lace with gold lurex and tulle Lorena Sarbu New
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink evening dress in lace with gold lurex and tulle. Waist band in gros-grain on the waist. Bustier inside the bust. Zip and hook&eye in the mi...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI Vintage Look 29 from the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 runway collection Floor length silk gown in what one would call off white/ecru, or a very pal...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Victorian Inspired Pale Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Peasant 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 70s Victorian inspired pale yellow cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features laces up the front. Semi sheer lace sleeves with fitted cotton cuffs that have zippers on each...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEX PERRY Anais white purple floral print open back wrap dress UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEX PERRY Anais white purple floral print open back wrap dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00167 Brand: Alex Perry Model: Anais Collection: Runway Material: Polyester, Elastane Color: W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1970s Emma Domb Yellow + Orange Flower Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 70s EMMA DOMB yellow chiffon long sleeve maxi dress! Primary yellow color, with pastel pink, green, orange and white flowers printed throughout. Burnt orange velvet ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lemon Yellow Hand Made Striped Satin Maxi Dress with a Velvet Bow circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful lemon yellow hand made empire line dress, in a lovely striped satin material, and finished with a velvet bow. It is fully lined with yellow...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO 2022 100% silk green brown floral print puff sleeve short dress IT38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2022 100% silk green brown floral print puff sleeve short dress IT38 S Reference: AAWC/A00017 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 - Runway Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci By Christian Lacroix Printed Stretch-Jersey Dress, Fall-Winter 2003
Located in Geneva, CH
Since the beginning of the 50's until today, the Italian - Florentine based - label has celebrated color, movement and bold, exuberant prints. From the 2003 Fall-Winter collection wh...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Pink Princess Seam Cut Formal Dress
Located in London, GB
This well constructed dress is from department store Rackhams which was owned by Harrods in the 1960s. It has classic Princess cut seams falling into a beautiful A-line shape. It is ...
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf design on silk Kaftan circa 1970s. Exotic oriental long maxi caftan dress with long sleeves in shimmering brocade beige and gold fabric. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. The front is embellished at the front with woven gold buttons and loops that run down the center to the hemline. The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique gold trim. This exotic Arabic maxi dress caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire to transitions effortlessly to casual wear. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, It is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric and trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that closes up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around a traditional neckline, with embellished sleeves In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes - please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measurements: Bust 36”. Waist 36”. Hips 44”. Across shoulders 13”. Sleeve length 25.5”. Centre back length 60”. Handcrafted by Moroccan Artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Oscar de La Renta, Emilio Pucci, and many more who made the Moorish caftans famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Loose fit this caftan blends ease and timeless style with its relaxed fit and intricate embroidery, for a casual evening out or dress it up with jeweled sandals...
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20th Century Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Cutout High Slit Silk Slip Evening Dress Gown
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Plunged Décolleté Cutout High Slit Silk Slip Evening Dress Gown Size M Look 27 from the Spring 2004 Collection.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marni Yellow Floral Cotton Ruched Dress Spring 2017 New W Tags
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fashion has always taken inspiration from art in one form or another. For Marni’s Spring 2017 collection, Avant Garde creative director Francesco Risso—in more ways than one—took a s...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Floral Print Pop Art Medusa Coin Strap Bustier Bodycon Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Donatella Versace circa early 2000's. Vibrant color palette of overlapping green and orange tones. Graphic floral print is collaged as visual art and includes larger gree...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s CC41 Labelled Peach Satin Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really superb example of early 1940s trousseau nightwear in a wonderful soft peach satin fabric. This dress has elasticated sleeves and a smocked elasticated waistline. The...
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1940s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mini balloon silk satin cocktail dress draped on bust Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini balloon silk satin cocktail dress draped on bust.Zip middle back. Padded bra. Jersey lining. SIZE 36 (S)
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless silk printed evening dress Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless silk printed evening dress. Dress: 100 silk. Lining: 100% acetate Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Hook&eye behind the neck. SIZE M ( Bust an...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elie Saab Light Dotted Tulle Embellished Mini Flared Dress L
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This dress designed by Elie Saab is here to a dash of panache to your ensemble. It is stitched using comfortable, good-quality fabric and flaunts an attractive silhouette. Includes:...
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2010s Swiss Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior printed chiffon long dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Christian Dior vintage long dress in multicoloured printed chiffon with matching stole sewn with multicoloured swan stripes. Marc Bohan for Christian Di...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain woollen Couture Dress Numbered 182888 - Spring Summer 1963
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1963 France A Pierre Balmain dress in cream wool jersey from the 1960s. Sleeveless dress with straight cut tightened at the waist with loose effect. At the front, ther...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Long dress size 40
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Linen Yellow color Short sleeve Length (shoulder/hem) cm 125 (49.2 inches)
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli cream silk tattoo-print evening dress, ss 2003
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli evening dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Constructed from cream bias-cut silk ▪ Tattoo-style imagery of flowers, hearts and tigers ▪ Deep cowl neck ▪ Open...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Gold and Green Lurex knitwear Party Dress - France Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Long party dress made of gold Lurex and green fluorescent Lurex knitwear and dating from the 1970s. Tight dress with boat neckline and ...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Green Silk Embellished Belted Kaftan Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Overlaid with plush silk and adorned with delicate detailing, this kaftan dress will incorporate an element of color and style to your appearance. This dress from Oscar de la Renta h...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Alber Elbaz Resort 2012 Gold & Silver Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fashion house of Lanvin where he served as creative director for fourteen years, he preferred to think of himself as a storyteller, working with “intuition, instinct, and joy.” Widely beloved and admired, the soft-spoken Elbaz lamented in an interview for Vogue how technology was changing the face of fashion, with the emphasis shifting from how designs felt in person to how they appeared on a screen. Referring to himself as “just Alber” the designer explained that one of his intentions with fashion was “to elevate people, to make them dream." The beauty of his legacy lies not only in the remarkable garments he designed but also in the spirit of them, his work conveying a certain depth of feeling that often shines through the wearer, emphasizing his belief that “the real Haute Couture is when you work with a person.” As seen as look #6 on that season’s runway, this beautiful gown from his 2012 Lanvin Resort Collection speaks for itself. Done in metallic lame silk featuring artfully arranged patterns of silver, gold, and deep purple stripes, this billowy dress is glamorous and comfortable at once. The bodice is introduced with thin gold spaghetti straps and a straight neckline, creating a languid chic effect that continues throughout and is complemented by two concealed side pockets. The oversized, elastic-fitted waist flows into a magnificently draped, supermodel-length long skirt that cascades past the ankles and moves beautifully with the wearer. Size estimate: SML Size: 36 FR Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: elastic stretches to 30 inches Hips: Full Length: 67 inches long This incredible gown exudes a seductive goddess glam chic that is further enhanced by its dramatic length, volume, and glimmering lame thread, giving the eye something new to appreciate at each angle. The beauty of this dress lies in its simplicity, the classic silhouette and open décolletage proving the perfect medium to deliver an unforgettable dress that can easily be worn to a museum gala or beach wedding...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified neckline decorated with a panel of pleated tulle. Attached at the neckline is a paste...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-s...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Maggy Rouff Pink Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Maggy Rouff pink silk dress featuring a white ribbon detail, a center back zip opening, a silk lining. Label: Maggy Rouff - 14 Avenue Montaigne Paris...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Carven Haute Couture Chevron Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This colourful 1970s Carven haute couture maxi dress has a high rounded neckline with short shoulder straps and flows down into a sophisticated A-...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Frank Usher Cream Lace Dress With Bolero
By Frank Usher, Frank Usher Group
Located in London, GB
This charming 1970s ivory lace dress with matching bolero is by popular British designer Frank Usher and is in wonderful vintage condition with some exquisite design features. The dr...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Attico Rhinestone Green Velvet Dress, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Attico velvet dress embelished with rhinestones. V-shape low cut. The dress is reversible, the neckline can be worn on both sides. Collection 2020. Fabric: 69% viscosa, 28% polyami...
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2010s Georgian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Moroccan Caftan Emerald Green Maxi Dress, circa 1970 Size M
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan cotton green caftan embroidered with white threads design. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and gent...
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20th Century Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stephen Burrows Lime Green Layered Chiffon & Jersey Gown
Located in Greenport, NY
Gorgeous sleeveless full length empire maxi dress by world renowned designer, Stephen Burrows. Stephen Burrows is an American fashion designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Dolce e Gabbana Floreal Set S/S 1997
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Dolce e Gabbana Floreal Set Dress + top S/S 1997 - NO RETURNS
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1900's Wedding dress in Irish crochet and tull on the top of a silk dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wedding dress in Irish crochet on the top of a silk dress. The silk dress has ruffles on the edge and it's longer than the crochet one. Asymmetrical opening. Waist band and boned S...
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Early 1900s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jean Patou Couture Mini Dress by Christian Lacroix Show 1986
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection  Spring Summer 1986 France Haute Couture Mini-dress in embroidered beige silk for show from the designer house Jean Patou by Christian...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

SS 1998 Dior by John Galliano Jacquard Gown
Located in Prague, CZ
A classic bias-cut dress from the best Galliano years at Dior in a beautiful soft buttercream yellow jacquard. Size FR 42, US 10. Measurements (flat lay on one side): Armpit to ar...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Malcolm Starr Green Silk Dress with Bow
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1960s Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr Green Sleeveless Silk Dress with beautiful neckline and bow. Dress is lined and has pockets. Size: 2/4 Small Bust: 34 inches/ Waist:...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more Sold O...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Moroccan Caftan with Silver Metallic Floral Silk Brocade
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral Dupioni silk brocade. Lavishly embroidered on a beautiful woven Dupioni silk.The flowers are embroidered in m...
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20th Century Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Byblos Cocktail dress size 42
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
2008 Origami collection Silk plissé Fantastic draperies construction Ivory color Total lenght (shoulder/hem) cm 100 (39.3 inches)
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

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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