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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Designer: Bill Blass
Designer: J Mendel
1990s Bill Blass Vintage Salmon Pink Dress Silk Draped Sleeveless Evening Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an elegant vintage 1990's Bill Blass salmon pink silk column evening dress. Bill Blass dressed some of the most sophisticated, high profile women in the world and his at...
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1990s American 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

Bill Blass Cocktail Dress Dimensional Florals Corset Sheer Panels Vintage Sz 10
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned and vintage Bill Blass Black Cocktail Dress with sculptural floral appliqué, likely made in the late 70s. A chic little black dress with a twist! It features an...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s BILL BLASS Black Long Sleeve Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulder 14” Sleeves length: Dress length: 56”
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 Bill Blass Vintage Runway Dress Abstract Black White Evening Gown Draping
Located in Portland, OR
This elegant Bill Blass designer vintage dress is from his 1985 collection and we think it's so fabulous! The long dress in in a stunning black and white abstract print...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bill Blass Spring 1994 Colorful Large Dot Silk Halter Evening Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This sensational vintage Bill Blass evening gown is from his 1994 runway collection and it is absolutely stunning. The dress is in a luxurious silk and it features giant watercolor d...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Color-Blocked Purple Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Hem
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Bill Blass 4-Layer Color-Blocked Purple, Brown and Rust Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown w Tiered Scalloped Hem: Halter-styling with plunging low back. Hook and eye, zipper front clo...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Black Strapless Feather Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970s Bill Blass Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown; Fitted Boned Bodice with Outsized Bow; Cascading Ostrich Feather Skirt.
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1980s North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

BillBlass 1970s TuxedoLike EcruSatinTrim BoldShoulder BlackWoolCrepe ShiftDress
Located in Chicago, IL
Around 1970 when he introduced his eponymous brand after becoming a leading couture fashion designer among New York City society, American Bill Blass created this sleek tuxedo-like e...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass 1979 Beige Silk and Ostrich Feather Slit Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass 1979 Beige Silk and Ostrich Feather Slit Evening Dress Fall 1979 Collection Beige/Peach/Brown/Neutral Ostrich feather neckline Semi-sheer layers Cascading front slit Fol...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

BILL BLASS Size 2 Silver Black Silk Metallic Double Breasted Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
BILL BLASS coat comes in a silver & black metallic silk featuring a notch lapel, slit pockets, and a double breasted closure. New with tags. Marked: 2 Measurements: Shoulder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Dress is in excellent vintage condition. There are a few loose threads, but these can be trimmed and do not interfere with the overall look of the dress. There is one butt...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

J. Mendel Charcoal Evening Dress with Fox
Located in Alford, MA
Unique cocktail dress by J. Mendel intricately constructed of charcoal wool and black faille and featuring a silver fox border which peeks out of the flounced hem. While the main bod...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk Gown
Located in Carmel, CA
Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk taffeta strapless gown with attached shawl. Vintage from the 1980s. Features back zipper, pleated waist, full skirt and structured strapless bodice with a wr...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

J. Mendel Backless Nude Evening Dress 4
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic J.Mendel halter style evening dress. Exquisite nude with a hint of fleshy pink color. Plunging open back. Beautiful neckline detail. Subtle flare at hem area cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Black Wool Crepe Gown with Cut Out Criss Cross Back
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredibly chic fall/winter Bill Blass black wool crepe evening gown from the 1970s. Minimal and elegant front with a boat neckline and long sleeves. Fitted through the waist with a ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded chiffon cocktail dress with black velvet belt and bow. No fabric composition. Zip and hook and eye closure in the middle back. Snap under the bow to fix it on the waist....
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit: Beautiful, exotic and extravagant signature Blass piece for your New Year extravaganza. Lined in red silk...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s J. Mendel Lilac and Black Evening Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This J. Mendel evening gown from the mid 2000s is absolutely stunning. Micro pleated lilac silk chiffon with contrasting black silk twill ribbon colour blocking. Spaghetti straps wit...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Inspired Dress from the 1980's. One shoulder design with satin bloused waistband and short attached skirt. Large ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self belt. Faux bolero design with puffed short skirt. Back zi...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Deadstock Bill Blass Fall 2008 Platinum Jacquard Evening Bustier Dress w Tag
Located in Portland, OR
This is a Bill Blass beautiful deadstock platinum multi wood bustier evening dress from Peter Som's Fall/Winter 2008 debut collection for Bill Blass. The overall effect of the fabric...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

J.Mendel Silk Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
J.Mendel Silk Evening Gown Pale yellow/lemon with a brocade detail pattern and lace. Slight plunge V neck. Figure hugging with Fish tail flair to the bottom of the dress showing con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Black Silk Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress with Tailored Ruffles 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass black silk satin strapless fitted cocktail dress with tailored ruffle at the bodice top. A classic and always in style, simple & elegant, this dress is perfect for any spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Metallic Gold & Blue Sequin + Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage blue satin cocktail dress with metallic gold sequin and beaded bodice by Bill Blass. PLEASE NOTE: There is some overall wear and slight loss of metallic finish to some of ...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Vintage Dress Black Silk Taffeta & Polka Dot Tulle Evening Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This is a truly sensational vintage black evening gown designed by Bill Blass in the 1970's. This gorgeous dress has luscious layers of black dot netting over black silk taffeta. The...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Corset is overlaid and trimmed in lace. Point D'esprit ruffle at hip which relea...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Color Blocked Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
A Bill Blass purple, brown and green satin dress with a crinoline under the skirt. No size tag - so please consult measurements. In excellent condition. MEASUREMENTS: Bust - 34" E...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and s...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Black and Pink Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Bill Blass Black Velvet and hot pink satin cocktail dress - 3/4 Sleeves - satin bow Fitted waist . Size Small Bust 36” / Waist 26” / Hip 40”
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Off White Gown and Navy Lace Evening Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning 1980s Bill Blass two piece ensemble. The set features a simple and minimal long sleeve, crewneck off white silk gown with a breathtaking navy blue lace long unlined floor length coat. The navy contrasts so beautifully against the off white. The evening coat has a deep v neckline with a collar and a single snap button closure just under the bust. The overcoat has a slight A-line shape, and gently glides over the off white gown...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass dress is composed of a black silk. Features a wrap style with side drape and rose accent. There are hook and closures with snaps. In great vintage condition. ...
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail: Elegant, long and lean this classic American Beauty features a side slit and back zipper and is full...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Cocktail Dress Black Illusion Lace Formal 70s Little Black Dress
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Illusion lace & silk cocktail dress, made by Bill Blass, creator of the "American Style", most likely in the late 70s. Ma...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass for Saks Fifth Avenue Ruched Brown Jersey Knit Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Brown jersey knit dress by Bill Blass Drop waist and balloon sleeves Unlined Side Pockets Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 8 Estimated Size: 8 Color: Medium Ash Brown F...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jacquard cocktail dress with tulle and taffetas petticoat Bill Blass New -York
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard cocktail dress with tulle and taffetas petticoat. Pockets. Fabric composition: 58% acetate, 30% wool, 12% polyester NEW WITH TAG. SIZE 4
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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Taupe V Neck Jersey Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Taupe V neck Jersey Snake Skin Cocktail Dress with belt perfect for Holiday cocktail party. Bust; 34” / 27”
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Satin Floor Length Evening Gown
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Bill Blass Satin Floor Length Pleat Front Bodie Evening Gown Condition: Excellent Blue and yellow size M / us 6 27.25" bust, 29.5" waist, 34" ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s BILL BLASS Purple V Neck Jersey Gown with Mink Cuff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Purple long Sleeve V Neck Jersey Gown with Long Sleeve Mink Cuff. V neck and Belt Bust 36”-38” Waist 30” Hip : 40” / length 58”
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work. Boned. 2 zips in the middle back, one on the bustier one on the dress. Fabric composition: Satin polyester SIZE 8
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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bill Blass 2 Tone Silk Charmeuse Dress In Mauve and Burnished Gold
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1990s Bill Blass 2-tone silk charmeuse dress in mauve and burnished gold: Bias cut with buttons down the side, this beautiful dress features a burnished gold satin side-s...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy straight cut with large shoulder pads with ruffle trimmed plack...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Dress with Circle Insets 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black dress from Bill Blass. It has long sleeves with zipper wrists and a subtle A line skirt. It is semi fitted with large silk circular insets on each side waist match...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Couture Black Bow Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an elegant vintage Bill Blass little black dress. From the 1990s, this elegant dress features a v-neckline lined in lace, a bow that wraps around the waist, and concealed ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1993 Bill Blass Vintage Runway Dress in Iridescent Sage Green Silk w/ Ruffles
Located in Portland, OR
We absolutely adore this sensational vintage 1993 fine silk chiffon Bill Blass dress with a flesh/peach lining and sage green chiffon overlay. The effect is that of a bronze and green iridescence. The lovely ruffles fall asymmetrically down from the left shoulder to the floor and the dress has angel sleeves and a back zipper. You have to see it move to appreciate the feather light fabric and the impeccable tailoring. The video we are showing shows the dress on a size 4 model and you can see that the back is clipped for a better fit. This dress is approximately a US modern day size 6 or an 8 with narrow hips. This dress is a very straight column fit and narrow hips. We always encourage our clients to use the measurements as a guide for the best fit. This beautiful evening gown...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Couture Red Thigh Slit Full Length Sleeveless Asymmetric Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful red full-length sleeveless Bill Blass Couture gown. From the 1990s, this elegant and timeless column style gown features an asymmetric neckline with gathered f...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Brown Circle Print Dress With Velvet Ribbon
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful bronze circle print dress by Bill Blass purchased at Neiman Marcus in the 1970's. The elegant fabric has lovely textured starbur...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass 1960s Vintage Silk Metallic 60s Mink Trimmed Dress Jacket Swing Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1960s BILL BLASS metallic silk A-Line dress or jacket! Features fabulous abstract prints in warm hues of gold, brown, silver, and bronze throughout. Soft brown mi...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuff Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuf. Thin silver lurex thread. SIZE L
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1960s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

J Mendel Floral Jacquard Evening Long Dress Gown size 8
Located in Montgomery, TX
J. Mendel Floral Print Long Evening Dress Designer size 8 Raspberry Red Color with Shiny Black Print over the Black Background, Application over the Tulle on Bust, Interior Corset...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Black + White Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black lace cocktail dress with white tambour embroidery by Bill Blass. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Strapless Ma...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass one shoulder black crepe dress. Size: 4/6 Measurement: 35”/ Waist: 34” / Hip: 35” Dress length: 47” **small tiny flaw on the...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

J. Mendel Paris Collection Wine Color Draped Beaded Chic Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Uber chic cocktail dress design by J. Mendel Paris. The dress is all silk in the most lovely color of a deep port wine. The short dress has so many highlights going for it. From t...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Tulle and Silk Ribbon Embroidered in Black and Crème Dress Size 8
Located in Palm Springs, CA
What a gorgeous dress designed by the Bill Blass team. True to his style, the dress is simple, luxe and makes quite the impression. The workmanship on this cocktail dress is over the...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960 Bill Blass Documented Floral Print Silver Brocade Gown W/Rhinestone Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
1960 Bill Blass Documented Floral Print Silver Brocade Gown W/Rhinestone Belt. Wild botanical print border design is stunning! Beige silk taffeta lining, large balloon sleeves w/ broad cuffs. Rhinestone buckle belt with a full long maxi skirt...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Bill Blass Pink Metallic Sequin Long Sleeve gown. Zipper at the back. Some missing sequins but not significant. Bust: 36 inches Size: SM-MED
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original store tags still attached! Vintage yellow and black lace halter dress by Bill Blass. Full flared skirt and open back. Det...
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1980s American 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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