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Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure enhancing fit with princess seaming...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cut out
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cu...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Malcolm Starr 1960's Pink Silk Evening Dress with Floral Design
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1960's pink silk Malcolm Starr evening dress has a floral design in shades of yellow, green and tan. The sleeveless dress has a deep V neckline front and back above a raised wai...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Guy Laroche Bodycon Cut out Gown S/S 2005
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning burgundy fine silk jersey gown from Guy Laroche. It has panels from the side waist crossing the bust, wrapping around the neck leaving a cut out midriff and cut in shoulde...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Lace Skirt and Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful 2 piece peach beige silk flower lace skirt and camisole set from Valentino. The scoop neck lace camisole style top and subtle A line skirt hav...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

BADGLEY MICSHKA Vintage Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage USA size 12 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 60+, pit to pit 17 to 18, smallest of waist 16 FINAL SALE
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kent 1960s Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off w...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kent 1960s Silk Gown
Kent 1960s Silk Gown
$475 Sale Price
45% Off
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Mari...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Printed Floral Bias-Cut Satin Slip Dress, SS 1997
Located in London, GB
John Galliano bias-cut evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1997 collection, constructed in black satin with a champagne floral pigment print. The floor-length silhouette is cut enti...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Leopard Cut-Out Gown
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Leopard Cut-Out Gown silk & Spandex Made in France Chest: open, Low Waist: 30-32", Hips: open, L...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI multi cotton 2022 IRIDE KAFTAN MAXI Dress S
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Emilio Pucci kaftan dress is crafted in multicolor Iride-printed mousseline cotton (content and size tag missing). Designed with a relaxed silhouette that flares ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Located in PARIS, FR
Long dress in pale pink beige silk crepe (flesh or nude), sleeveless, draped at the waist, long straight skirt with wide hollow pleat in front, V-neckline in the back draped on each ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functi...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE F/w 2002 Pink One-Shoulder Knotted Detail Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
As seen on Miley Cyrus and Christy Turlington on HAPPERS BAZAAR. Composition: 68% Silk 32% Polyester Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 17.25" / 44cm - Wais...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is semi fitted with long sleeves, a small black buckle at the front neck and a cut out below it. The hemline is asym...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace spaghetti strap cocktail dress with embroidery. Size 4/6
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alt...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Roter Couture Turquoise Ribbonwork Short-Sleeve Dress
Located in London, GB
This fabulous vintage dress was couture crafted in London in the 1960s by English label Roter. It is tailored from turquoise net with an overlay of elaborate, swirling ribbon work la...
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2001 Blue Silk Elizabeth Taylor Eye Draped Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This stunning silk dress from Roberto Cavalli spring summer 2001 is a vision of vibrant artistry. Featuring a soft, flowing silhouette, the dress showcases a harmonious blend of colo...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Venus De Milo Kimono Maxi Mesh Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: mesh material is very stretchy could fit from S-L - Bust: 16.75" / 43.5 cm - Waist: 14.5" / 35 cm - Hips: 18.5" / 47cm - Total Length: 49....
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1990s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
By Mark Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves
Located in San Francisco, CA
William Travilla vintage cobalt blue dress (estimated 1970s) featuring sheer detailing and beaded embellishment at waist. Amazing layered skirt has t...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown It. 38 oversize
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown Italian size 38 (oversize - please check measurements). Gucci's Bird Embellished Gown is cut from silk satin, lending ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt. The slit and shoulder cut out are highlighted with a gold metal Gucci embossed...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple sea...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Dress with Sheer Side Panels 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black dress from Moschino. It is lingerie inspired with an adjustable straps boned bra style top plus front and back panels of stretch bandage fabric. There are semi s...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Geometric Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful dress from Alexander McQueen in back and beige stretch bandage fabric. It is sleeveless with a V neck flattering with the strategically placed lines of beige cinching th...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Plum Maroon Silk high Neck mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A/W 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Plum Silk high Neck mini Dress Autumn / Winter 2001 YSL Rive Gauche Mini dress by Tom Ford. Featuring a high neck cut, pleated Silk with dra...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1990s Valentino Garavani Backless White Y Strap Wedding Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This white gown from Valentino Garavani’s work in the late 1990s features a fitted sleeveless bodice, scoop neckline, and dramatic open back with a gathered Y-strap design. Cut in a ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edna Vilm Top with Waterfall Back and Skirt 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stunning Thierry Mugler dress is likely from the Spring 1985 co...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink shiny jersey draped cocktail dress Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink shiny jersey draped cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Belt to tied on the back SIZE S on tag but fit also M
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Juding from the S/s 1999 haute Couture runway pic (please see the reference in picture No. 2)they look similar so it might be from that era. NOTE: the material is very stretchy so i...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2005 Blue Flowing Dip-Dye Gown Seen On Campagne
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Body Composition: 97% Silk, 3% Lycra Ornaments Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 18.5" / 47cm - Waist: 14" / 36.5cm - Hips: 19" / ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Norman Norell Maxi Dress Gown 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous fine black wool jersey maxi dress gown by master designer Norman Norell. It has a crew neckline, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists and a silk satin ribbon belt adorning t...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Julien Macdonald Beaded Gown with Mesh Panels
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bodycon stretch sequin and beaded dress from Julien MacDonald. It is fitted through the hips then falls straight to the hem with a slit on one side. The bodice has one strap finer than the other giving a bare shoulder effect on one side. The dress has fine horizontal wedges of lilac and gold sequins highlighted with silver, red and aqua...
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Early 2000s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress
Located in Austin, TX
1998 Thierry Mugler runway zebra print one shoulder draped 100% silk, fully lined Made in France Bust: 38", Waist: 30", Hip: 38", Length: 40" - 52" Siz...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geoffrey Beene textured silk strapless empire waist long evening dress. Amazing warm apricot color, and beautiful texturing of the silk. Back center slit. Built in boned structuring ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering crystals, dangling baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Burgundy Baroque Embroidered Maxi Gown New With Tags
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 3% Lycra 97% Silk Contrasts: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: This dress is made with slighly stretchy fabric which allow about 1-2 in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Embellished High Slit Purple Silk Evening Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Runway Sheer Embellished Embroidered Koi Fish High Slit Purple Silk Evening Dress Gown Size: IT 42 Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress w/ Leather Detail
Located in Montgomery, TX
Museum-Quality Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2000 Feather Print Silk Dress with Sculptural Leather Waist – Size 40 Tags Attached A rare and highly collectible piece from Gianni Versac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Cream Lace Dress Matching bandana 1960's bell sleeve dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem S/S 1999
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Dress with Hardware
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Moschino Couture adorned with silver metal hardware of varying kinds. It is a sleeveless shift style dress with functional zippers at t...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Silk Wrap Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk wrap dress by Halston. It has a wrap front, draped neckline buttoning at the shoulder and long dolman sleeves with pointed b...
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1970s 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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