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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa features glamorous glossy red satin that is gathered, ruched and topstitched in bo...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 John Galliano Documented Runway Red Flocked Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly rare and highly coveted John Galliano sheer red flocked velvet and lycra asymmetric bias-cut gown from his beloved 1991 spring/summer 'Honcho Woman' collection. As show...
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1990s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano 'Delores' Mint Green Silk Dress, F/W 1995
Located in Norwich, GB
John Galliano silk dress in mint green, from the Fall/Winter 1995 'Delores' collection, a tribute to the Mexican actress Dolores del Rio. As...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Circa Late 1990’s Black Floral Sequins Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage circa late 1990’s black bodycon dress by Versace. Features a floral sequins pattern, padded breast cup, spaghetti shoulder straps style. Fastens with a black invisible side z...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress Vintage; circa early 1970s Haute Couture Navy Blue Two-Pieces; top snaps on...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Isabelle Allard Bows-Embellished Ruched Lace Dress & Removable Sleeves Set
Located in Geneva, CH
By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party ! Made from metallic silver lace that's ruched throughout to emphasise the clo...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO turquoise jersey dress with ruching
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning vivid turquoise blue jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Dress best fits a size 2-4. Best fits a 32-33"bust and 25" waist. There is some stretch...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lace at the bodice, sheer sleeves & neckline and an ethereal black-on-black polka dot, soft tulle floor-length full skirt. This designer evening gown...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Metallic Gold Lace Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Black Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a unique black velvet lace fabric, adding a to...
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Vintage 1980s Picasso-Inspired Mosaic Beaded Evening Dress MED
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This dress is quite fabulous! A Louis Feraud from the 1980s, it’s asymmetrically heavily embellished in an abstract mosaic of multiple bead types and saturated jewel tones. Sequins, ...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Voyage Orange Velvet Halter Dress
Located in New York, NY
Voyage Orange Velvet Halter Dress. Considered the 90s cult London label, Voyage was a coveted brand loved for its eclectic and quirky designs. Worn by Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista an...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Jean's Floral Red Black Vampire Vintage 90s Maxi Long Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Floral maxi dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! Floral print with Gaultier Jean`s writings on it, a Gaultier staple, probably from the 1998 collection! Gaultier Jean`s tab with skulls on th...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1993 Moschino runway kiss my patch dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vintage 1993 runway kiss my patch/ WHAM dress Moschino Couture. Moschino, the renowned Italian fashion brand founded by Franco Moschino, shocked the fashion world with its 1993 final...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SS 95 Rare "Reproduction" of a 70's Transparent Neglige
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1995 iconic and rare "Reproduction" of a 70's transparent negligé by Maison Martin Margiela. Buttons on the front. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of ...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Faux Fur Runway F/W 1994 On Liberty Bustier Corset Gown Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Faux fur corset dress by Vivienne Westwood. From the “On Liberty,” Fall/Winter 1994 collection! Runway piece! With built in corset! Constructed from black ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk chiffon evening dress with feathers edge Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon evening dress with feathers edge. Fabric bottons and zip ( under the button placket) Fabric Buttons at the end of the sleeves. A small ball of trimming is attache...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Helmut Lang Gunmetal Satin Ribbon Dress, ss 1998
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Helmut Lang 'Ribbon' Dress ▪ Creative Director: Helmut Lang ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Entire construction crafted from gunmetal...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro Velvet and Tulle Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - Long dress with puffy sleeves, composed of velvet and tulle. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensi...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Runway Evening Bell Sleeve Pleated Gigant Collar Black Gown Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
RARE Issey Miyake dress ! High collar. It can be worn in 2 way; as turtleneck and v-cut collar. Huge and extra long bell sleeves. VERY GOOD condition! There is afew tiny pin holes, ...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 Runway Sample Black Metallic Gold Dress
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 “Always on Camera” collection Runway piece - this is the exact dress that was worn by model Anna Bayle on the Fall 1992 runway Black full length dress with gold glitter pattern all over Stretch fabric Long sleeve Short zip up back Made in England Measurements (Stretch fabric) - 30-34” chest...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970´s Jean Patou long chiffon stripes silk dress
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Maxi silk chiffon dress Jean Patou, fine stripes in coral tones. Removable underdress. Long back zipper Ties at waist and lavallière collar. Missing size and composition labels. Es...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s BergdorfGoodman Costa Corseted Strapless Quintessential Little Black Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless quintessential corseted, shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman when it was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized a status-conscious Texas woman mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline (spared from '80s shoulder pads!), narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior. Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure. The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper. Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10. Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Set Composed of Tied Top and Skirt in Silk Muslin Crepe, 1999
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set composed of a tied top and a skirt in silk muslin crepe printed with a yellow, pink, and off-white checked pattern. Indicated size 38FR. Cruise 1999 Col...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Azzedine Alaia Green Minidress
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Azzedine Alaia green buttoned-up knitted minidress featuring a fitted silhouette, a short length, front button placket, body yokes. 86%wool, 10% poliamide, 4%elastane In good...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Corset Lace Up Green Vintage Couture Gown Prom Bustier Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Lace up evening dress by Thierry Mugler! Wonderful silhouette! Wasp waist look. VERY GOOD condition! The paint is faded a bit at the snaps. There was a small reparation inside, but ...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Off-the-Shoulder Lace Bustier Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Off-the-Shoulder Lace Bustier Dress Circa 1980s Rive Gauche line Black/Brown Sweetheart neckline Off-the-shoulder sheer balloon sleeves Bustier with l...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer Three-Piece Set with Floral Pattern
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer - Summer set comprised of a calf-length skirt, a blouse, and a wrap halter top. Indicated sizes: Blouse: 40FR //Top 42FR, but the set fits a size 38FR. Additiona...
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Red jersey cocktail dress draped on the bust Artaban Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey cocktail dress draped on the bust. 100% polyester. Acetate lining only inside the bust. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. SIZE S
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Varon Black Gray Check Long Evening Dress 1970s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Jean Varon vintage 70s long dress. Elegant dress with gray and black bodice with checked pattern, beige collar and cuffs and clip closure. Along the bu...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 1999 Tube Hoops Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Winter 1999 tube mini dress. Features tube hoop detailing at the neckline, hemline and cuffs with magnetic pop ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Silk Strapless Jumpsuit 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous purple silk strapless bustier jumpsuit from an early Gianni Versace collection. The fitted, micro pleated, boned bustier bodice crosses and w...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown: Banded collar, waist and cuffs. Silver Lurex stripes on bodice and puffed sleeves. Star dotted full len...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bustier evening dress in blue jersey and chiffon lamé draped Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier evening dress in blue jersey and lurex chiffon draped. Underwired bra inside with hook&eye closure and silicone band inside. Bra size: 95B. Boned bust. Zip closure in the mi...
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1970s French 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

Chanel Spring 1998 Gown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld grey blue gown with dark navy train from Spring Summer 1998 collection as seen on the runway that season. Size on tag is 40, make sure to report t...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL black velvet dress featuring double layered silk satin ruffles around the faux-wrap style deep v neckline, and around the cuffs, shoulder pads inside uphold th...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Psychedelic Net Star Summer Firework Floral Violet XL Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Psychedelic dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! *JPG by GAULTIER* tab on the back EXCELLENT condition! SIZE XL. Makred size: IT46 / USA12 / FR42 / GB16....
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro couture turquoise silk jersey open back cocktail dress, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
In the late 1960s and 1970s Loris Azzaro created beautiful silk jersey dresses worn by the most glamorous and beautiful women in the world. Tina Turner, Liza Minelli and Brigitte Bar...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Céline halter dress
Located in L'ESCALA, ES
Elegant vintage Céline evening dress, sheath, halter and plunging V-neckline. Wool and nylon blend, black with dark blue highlights. Secret back zipper ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carole Little 90s Ivory Lace Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into classic elegance with the Carole Little 90s Ivory Lace Maxi Dress. This white lace masterpiece features a flattering scoop neck, adding a touch of timeless femininity to it...
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1990s Korean Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Chanel Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Exquisitely crafted from plush lime green velvet, ado...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Asymmetric Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990's Mugler black asymmetric dress. Features deep cut neckline with racerback, halter neck silhouette, silver eyelets lining below the bus...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO icy silver blue jersey dress with ruching
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning icy silver blue jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Dress best fits a size 2-4. Approximate measurements: 32-34" bust, 26" waist and full lengt...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain Maxi Dress Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - (Made in France) Maxi robe Haute Couture avec traine en organza entièrement soutaché de raphia. Applications de fleurs en soie jaune à feuilles baleinée vertes. Etiquette d...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 92 Rare and Iconic Tulle Minidress
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1992 rare and iconic oversize tulle minidress. Pleated bottom part. Extra long tulle belt. The composition is 100% nylon.
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s vintage Important lingerie style corset bra black dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic lingerie style corset black dress in black cotton and satin with a lace semi sheer bra and metal zipper at front. Size label missing. Our doll wear...
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1990s 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

early 1990's GIANNI VERSACE black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress with cut out at left leg designed by Gianni Versace for the Gianni Versace Couture label dating to the early 1990's. Best fits a US 2. Ap...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet gown with sheer lace panels
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black silk velvet gown with sheer black and silver accented lace panels from Jacqueline de Ribes dating to the 1980's. Gown is entirely hand finished. The attention to ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and purple jacquard silk draped and pleated. No fabric composition tag but main fabric probably silk jacquard and acetate or rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Boned. Draped on the w...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bustier evening dress in black jersey and chiffon lamé draped Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier evening dress in black jersey and chiffon lamé draped and boned . Underwired bra inside the bustier with hook&eye closure. Zip middle back. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Long silk Haute Couture Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S strapless dress and Jacket Set
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Very cool and chic vintage grey cotton velvet strapless dress with matching cropped jacket. A unique statement piece! Features metalic embroidery detail. Size 10 to fit extra small...
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1980s Australian 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 starting wider at the front shoulder then narrowing...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress. Dolman sleeves. Lace overlay on nude mesh lining.
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Dress with Question Mark Collar A/W 1998
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black dress encircled around it's V neckline with an off white question mark with the dot of the question mark dangling cleverly below it. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A vintage Cacharel 1990s Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem. It has a side zip and ...
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzaro Short Strapless Dress with Cape
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - (Made in France) Short strapless dress in green pleated jersey with its cape. Label 90/75B for the chest. No size indicated, this set fits a 36FR. To note, the dress has bee...
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1970s French 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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