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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
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Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this seasons orange colour and the lower skirt is blue with bead detail. The dress is fully l...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

TED HEYMAN Red Silk Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ted Heyman 'Zang Tou' design is composed of a red silk with scalloped lace trim. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, hardly worn. **Please ...
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s 60s Psychedelic Flowers + Paisley Colorful Print Mod Retro A - Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Burgundy Merlot Sexy Lace Bodycon Cut Out Vintage Dress 38
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s D&G by Dolce & Gabbana burgundy / merlot burgundy lace cut-out bodycon dress! Features allover lace, with cut-out below the bust and upper back. Spectacular body huggin...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Paris 1980's Gold Lizard Silk Lame Evening Gown
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vicky Tiel 1980's gold silk lame evening gown, size FR 42. The glamorous gown features draped dolman sleeves, removable shoulder pads with s...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alessandro Dell'Acqua 1990s Tan Carmael Wool Vintage 90s Beaded Sleeveless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA tan / caramel wool beaded dress! Features a 'sunburst' pattern of amber brown beads on the left side. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clo...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Su...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...
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1970s Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Saint Laurent Gold Wrap Dress S/S 2014
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible gold lame dress from Saint Laurent worn on runways and magazine covers. It has a wrapping V front and back neckline and a draping front panel skirt. There are small sho...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Velvet Dress by Oscar de la Renta - USA Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 United States Beautiful evening or interior dress in black and crimson red velvet by the famous American designer Oscar de la Renta and dating from the 1990s. Obvious wink to the Hispanic culture! Loose fit with high waist pleated under the chest highlighted by a braid in black silk trimmings. Asymmetrical treatment by crossing in front, with zip closure and snaps. Beautiful sleeves with Kimono cut. Two side slit pockets. Claw indicating Oscar de la Renta USA, Saks Fifth Avenue of the famous New York...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Pauline Trigere Fuchsia Silk Faille Evening Gown with Balloon Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a Renaissance styled pointed waistline, full pleated skirt and large ballooned 3/4 leng...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Red and Gold Wedding Kimono
Located in London, GB
A stunning wedding kimono dating from the 1980s . In red shot silk with gold thread detail in the design of Cranes, Ume,/ Plum Blossom and Bamboo. Crane...
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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Paris Automne-Hiver 1980 Numbered Lace Gown with Stole
Located in Montgomery, TX
Christian Dior Automne-Hiver 1980 Dress Embellished with beads and sequins. Lace has metal gold thread through. Boned bodice with attached interior waist belt. Triple skirt silk lini...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s GALANOS Red Crepe Halter Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s James Galanos Red wool crepe halter V neck gown Size 2-4 Bust 32-36” / underbust bust 24”/ waist 26”/ length 51”
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Margiela Gold Kimono Inspired Artwork Bias Mixed Media Dress Gown New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Margiela by John Galliano mixed media kimono inspired print gown. Bodice fashioned of mustard scuba fabric with narrow asymmetric peplum at waist. Extends into gold silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Frida Kahlo Mexican 1997 Mesh Transparent Top Pareo Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Wonderful Frida Kahlo Mexican mesh pareo dress from Jean Paul Gaultier! From the 1998 Ready to wear spring collection! Romance and swagger coexisted in this collection inspired by g...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pale pink cocktail dress made of threads and fringes Romeo Gigli Plus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink cocktail dress made of threads and fringes. Beadwork on the neckline and shoulder-straps. fabric composition: 100% polyester. Padded bra. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the...
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elizabeth Mason Couture Embellished Evening Coat
Located in Port Hope, ON
Sublime hand embroidered with sequins and beads evening coat. This special piece has 3/4 sleeves, a satin lining and closure is by a series of hook and eyes. Will go well with formal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Burgundy Chiffon Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy chiffon double layered cocktail dress with asymmetric fabric pattern at top layer. In...
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Early 2000s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fendi Embroidered Flower Dress IT 38 (US 2/4)
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Super dress by Fendi Very chic Polyamid (50%) Acrylic (50%) White base color with pink and fucsia flower embroidery Long sleeves Side closure with zip Maxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche Red Iridescent Pouf Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche red iridescent sharkskin silk and acetate bubble dress with voluminous skirt and large bow at front. Scoop Ballet-style neckline and fitted lon...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Open Back Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Alaïa sleeveless midi dress with scoop neck, rib knit trim and snap closures at back. All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome wo...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Dynasty for I Magnin Floral Print Orange and Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960s I. Magnin & Co. by Dynasty orange, brown and black floral print A-line quilted velvet maxi dress. Psychedelic floral and geometric pattern. Short sleeves and cheongsam ...
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1960s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Red Pleated Tulle Halterneck Gown M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Tadashi Shoji gown is a striking evening dress. Its vibrant red hue exudes elegance. The halterneck design showcases the shoulders, while the pleated tulle skirt flows gracefully...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Frank Usher Coral Asymmetrical Evening Dress With Train
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1960s structured silk gown in deep coral pink is by celebrated ready to wear designer Frank Usher. This elegant piece features a show-stopping full length train at t...
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless evening dress with rubis rhinestone neckless Gai Mattiolo Couture NEW
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red backless evening dress with rubis rhinestone neckless. Fabric composition: 58% acetate, 42% rayon. Invisible zip on the left side. Split middle back, lenght= 60 cm Adjustable c...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni Yellow & Copper Metallic Strapless Jacquard Gown
Located in Studio City, CA
Missoni strapless metallic jacquard gown in a palette of creme, yellow and metallic-copper. Featuring a geometric design, the gown has a straight ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Long Silk Dress with Floral Patterns 36FR
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
John Galliano - Long silk dress with floral patterns. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 37 cm Waist: 35 cm...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Mid-Length Dress Pre-Fall with Floral Patterns, 2016
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - (Made in Italy) Mid-length dress with floral patterns, embroidered with rhinestones and sequins. Size 36FR. Pre-Fall 2016 Collection. To be noted, a few threads are pulled ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1976 Halston Red One Shoulder Gown
Located in Austin, TX
1976 Halston red one shoulder gown as seen in Met Collection 28" bust, 26" waistm 29" hips, 57" length Condition: Excellent fits sz 2 - 6
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Cream and Gold Brocade Coat and Gown Set with Beaded Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning vintage 1960s sleeveless fluted gown and coat set set in cream and pale gold brocade. Gown has a beautiful fit and flare shape with a deep scoop back and beading at neck. Li...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown Ballet INC Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown with belt. Zip closure on the left side.Belt with snap closure.Silk lining inside the top and skirt lining for the bottom. Stiff fabric in the ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Red Silk Long-Sleeve Wiggle Dress
Located in New York, NY
This Cheongsam-inspired silk wiggle dress is such a beautiful statement. Made in the 1980s by a New York-based label, it features a high mandarin-collar mockneck, and such a svelte s...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galliano Silk Mid-Length Printed Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - Silk mid-length dress printed with patterns. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 42 cm Waist: 39 ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Runway 1997 A/W Suzy Phinix Ruched Gray Kendall Jenner Suit Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
JOHN GALLIANO gorgeous bias cut silk cocktail dress with colorful embroideries, embellishement and fringes. Galliano metal tab on the front. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE Medium. Marke...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino S/S 2007 Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress
Located in Milano, IT
- Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Frontal ruffled detail - Adjustable American neckline - Hidden side zipper closure - Spring-Summer 2007 - Made in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Newspaper Silk Mini Dress
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
the dress has several layers and will not be transparent. The silk is light and soft. It has attached to the bust a scarf that can be positioned as you want. . zip on the back . Inn...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

David Brown for Saks Fifth Avenue Chic Bold Poly Knit Patio Lounge Gown c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
David Brown for Saks Fifth Avenue Bold graphic print poly knit patio lounge gown c 1970s The stylish poly knit gown is illustrated with Japanese style woman on both the front & back sides The poly knit lounge...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Such a fun cocktail dress! This vintage late 1960s designer Bob Bugnand dress is an explosion of color, with a multi-colored Indian paisley print fabric completely covered in transpa...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s Gianfranco Ferre tan knit dress with silk collar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Deadstock Gianfranco Ferre knit dress with silk collar. Size: 2/ XS Bust: 32" Hip: 34" Flaws: black stains (front collar) you can easily reverse the collar (in and out) to hi...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress. Hook&eye on the left shoulder strap. Size 36/ 38 (S/M) Museum piece .
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Red One Shoulder Evening Gown
Located in Austin, TX
Roberto Cavalli Red One Shoulder Evening Gown 68% acetate, 32% viscose, combo 100% silk Condition: Excellent 29" bust, 27.5" waist, 26" hips...
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Blended Cotton Dress Sewn with Jewelry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gucci - (Made in Italy) Blended cotton dress sewn with jewelry. Size M, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 35 cm - Ch...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Red Velvet Cape with a Crumpled Effect
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Red velvet cape with a crumpled effect. No size nor composition label, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 150 cm Seller Refe...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Etro Brown Printed Wool Collared A-Line Short Dress M
By Etro
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Effortlessly made into a chic design, this Etro short dress is easy to wear and easy to accessorize. Tailored beautifully, the dress is sure to remain a favorite season after season.
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold lurex knit cocktail dress Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lurex knit cocktail dress . Knit composition: 55% wool, 32% rayon, 13% polyester + lurex Small "CC" brand on the left hips. SIZE 42 (Fr) 12 (Us)
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer Powder Pink Organza Long Dress Haute Couture 36FR
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Powder pink organza long dress. Bodice sewn with sequins and pearls. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Haute Couture Collection fr...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Silvery Lurex Yarn Sleeveless Short Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery lurex yarn sleeveless short dress. Indicated size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm - Waist: 36 ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Zandra Rhodes Red Silk Chiffon Print Boho London Maxi Dress w Bead Details
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Zandra Rhodes Red Silk Chiffon Print Boho London Maxi Dress w Bead Details. Victorian revival style typical of Ms. Rhodes classics. Sheer black net décolletage, shawl-style dr...
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1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jean Patou French Couture Dress Numbered 98427 in Lamé Crepe Collection 1974
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Autumn Winter 1974 France Haute Couture Evening or cocktail dress in gold and silver lamé red silk crepe from the famous design house Jean Patou from the collection Autumn Winter 1974. Long ruffled dress at the cuffs and at the bottom of the dress. Vermilion silk crepe brocaded with silk and lamé of silver and gold threads representing pine cones. Under-dress in red silk pongee with matching crepe lining. Pleated draped effect for the assembly of the chest who is open in the back and the flounced bottom skirt. Closure of the dress at the back by zip, hook and snap with Couture finish and matching knotted belt...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Gold Embellished Silk Mini Dress S
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a luxe fashion statement by wearing this designer dress. It is tailored using fine fabric into a flattering silhouette.
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress
Located in Carnate, IT
Yves Saint Laurent dress in intense red silk satin, French size 36, balloon sleeves with embroidered. the only flaw is a small button on the back which is broken, measurements: shoul...
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18th Century and Earlier Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Slip Dress FW 2003
Located in London, GB
Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall Winter 2003 pink paisley slip dress. Features spaghetti straps, side button closure and midi length...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni Multicolor Patterned Wool Knit Midi Dress L
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This midi dress from Missoni is a perfect mix of style and luxury. It is stitched from wool and knit fabric and features a multicolored pattern all over. The artistic-looking dress i...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage and Designer Evening Dresses and Gowns for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. 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.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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. 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.

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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