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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
1950s Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Asymmetric Cocktail Sheath Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Purple Label White Silk Gown with Ruched Macramé Sleeves, Spring 20
Located in Kingston, NY
This exquisite Ralph Lauren Purple Label gown, from the Spring 2015 runway collection, showcases the designer’s mastery of clean lines and refined detailing. Crafted in luxurious whi...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Ultra rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaia dating his very first summer collection, 1983. This dress is made from a semi-sheer knit with double-...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pab 1960s Vintage Screen Print Silk Chiffon Mod Dress in Yellow and Orange
By Pab
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing 1960s vintage screen printed mod dress by Pab. Long sheer sleeves and vibrant print in orange and yellow. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Werle of Beverly Hills 1950s Sculptural Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning sculptural black silk dress from Werle, Beverly Hills. It has a one shoulder fitted bodice with an inner boned corset. The skirt consists of 1 tier wrapping horizontally around the straight skirt 3 times. It closes with a fine side painted metal zipper, is fully lined in black silk and has a matching tie belt. Fits size Extra Small...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci By Tom Ford Spring Summer 1997 Runway Tube Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Gucci By Tom Ford S/S 1997 Runway Tube Dress in Black Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Fabric: Wool 89% / Nylon 6% / Spandex...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Python Lace-Up Corset Dress, SS 2005
Located in London, GB
This Dolce & Gabbana corset dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is constructed entirely from natural python skin, cut to a form-fitting silhouette with a straight neckline a...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great jersey halter dress in a turquoise, red, pink and white optical illusion print from Robert Morton.. It is semi fitted with a halter neck and a band of red around the necklin...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victoria Royal Black Taffeta Striped Beaded Maxi Dress, 1970's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of red, green and gold lamé. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a scoop neckl...
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1970s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci S/S 2011 Runway Strapless Gown, Flower Applique Wrap and Hot Pants
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular fine silk gown with matching wrap, belt, and hot pants in shades of yellow from Gucci. The strapless gown has an inner boned corset and waist detailing. The double laye...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Silver Sequin Beaded Column Evening Dress UK 14-16 US 10-12
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly mesmerising 1960's fully sequin and bead embellished dress on a black tulle base which is overlaid upon a champagne coloured satin, is a true masterpiece to behold. The da...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Flower Print Skirt Suit
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk 2 piece skirt and jacket suit from Dolce & Gabbana in a red and white lily pattern on a grey background. The jacket is single breasted with a lapel collar, lightly p...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Mirrored Metal Hearts Silver and Gold Halter Top and Skirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing PACO RABBANE gold and silver heart shaped mirror cropped halter top and wrap skirt ensemble ! Hundreds of mirrored discs in the shape of hearts. Adjustable chains on the back...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Dress with Ruching
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous fine wool jersey fitted dress from Emanuel Ungaro with purple and red flowers popping against the black background. It has a tie neckline, full sleeves with zipper cuffs a...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment Gai Mattiolo Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Shell fabric composition: 58% acetate, 42% rayon. Lining composition: 60% acetate, 40% cupro. Zip closure on the middle back + ho...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Saloon print liberty Renaissance Cocktail Party dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fabulous Vivienne Westwood 'Anglomania collection' liberty print Saloon dress. With renaissance imagery depicted throughout. Fitted at the waistline with a concealed zip up back cl...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black asymmetrical evening dress with gold flower Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical drag evening dress with gold flower, beads and rhinestone embellishment. Main fabric: polyester. Invisible zip on the left side. See-through tulle inset on the bac...
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2010s Turkish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sass & Bide Silk Crepe 3 Way Maxi Harness Bustier Dress AU 8 US 2
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Dress made famous by Paris Hilton in the 2000s Crepe Embellished Contrasting trims Silk The hem can be adjusted, can be worn as maxi dress, or button up as short dress.
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Early 2000s Australian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Blue and Gold Silk Gown, 2005
Located in Marlborough, GB
Roberto Cavalli silk ornamental print gown, 2005 Tones of blue and gold Features skinny straps which crossover at the back, and does up with a back zip with a skirt that flows out in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT By Tom Ford F/w 2004 Teal Dragon Chinoise Skirt Set
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This dress is a stunning, intricately designed piece inspired by traditional Eastern motifs and symbolism. The form-fitting silhouette is adorned with vibrant, ornate patterns featur...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Silk Wrap Dress 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk dress from Halston. It has a plunging neckline, cape sleeves and wraps at the front waist. The skirt portion is straight gathering onto a waistband which hooks...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Heritage Legging in Dark Orchid & Sun Baroque Print SZ 38
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versace Medusa Renaissance print leggings A colourful take on Versace's signature Greek-inspired motif, the Medusa Renaissance is present throughout the house's SS22 collection, as s...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly spectacular 1960's silk organza dress, embellished in a striped pattern of pearlescent beads, silver sequins and large pink pearlescent sequins, is a masterpiece to behold...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada S/s 2008 Green Fairy Collection Chiffon Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
For Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 collection, Miuccia Prada collaborated with Taiwanese-American artist James Jean to create a whimsical, Art Nouveau-inspired collection featuring fairy...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

YVES SAINT LAURENT By Tom Ford S/s 2008 Fuchsia One-Shoulder Satin Gown
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Fabric composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.8 " / 45 cm - Waist: 14.25" / 36 cm - Hips: No limit since its flare-shaped - Sleeve: 21....
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape Bob Mackie for Saks
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and red silk chiffon bustier evening dress with drape. Boned bustier inside with adjustable waist band. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Slip Gown w. Delicate Lace Embellished Overlay Maxi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage USA size 6, fits like a size 4 Excellent Condition Vintage Badgley Mischka dresses are literal works of art. The...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage 1990s 90s Color Block Wool Shift Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture label color block shift dress in purple, yellow and brown. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 40 Color: Purple/ Yellow/ Bro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic early 2000s VALENTINO black silk and lace cut-out evening gown ! Features a tailored bodice with black lace sequin cut-out detail with rhinestone encrusted buckle a...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace X Fendi Fendace Black Keyhole Cut Out Safety Pin Dress SZ 38
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
As seen on Kate Moss, Introducing the extraordinary collaboration between Versace and Fendi, the Versace X Fendi Fendace Black Keyhole Cut Out Safety Pin...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI magenta pink silk PRINTED MINI Dress 38 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Emilio Pucci long sleeve printed straight dress in pink, magenta, coral, black and white silk (94%) and elastane (6%). The design features flared sleeves and a buttone...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Studio Rose Satin Formal Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1990s dusty rose pink satin column dress in a thick satin and fully lined. Slightly fitted at the waist and a high slit up the left side. Zipper opening on one side and on...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin 1960s Space Age Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white wool dress by Pierre Cardin. It is an A line sleeveless dress with a stand up collar and hem highlighted with rows of top stitchi...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marchesa Notte Size 10 Light Blue Sequin Embroidered Gatsby Flapper Style Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiul Marchesa Notte Blue Spring 2007 Sequins, Embroidered, Fringe embellished Gatsby Flapper style gown ! Features embroidery on the front and back in vibrant colors of pink, blu...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Style Embroidered Deco Silk Crepe Black Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
An unlabeled deco period black silk crepe dress, geometrically embroidered with silver threads, green plastic squares and faux diamonds, in the style of Lanvin. A museum piece (we...
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black bustier evening with draped tulle VICKY TIEL for Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier evening with draped stretch see-through tulle. Boned . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the front , lenght = 75cm SIZE L
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Wrap Beaded Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazingly detailed elegant red silk beaded wrap dress from Halston. The floor length gown is covered in red glass tubular beads in an intricate abstract shapes pattern with red ne...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela Black Satin Evening Gown With Long Sleeves 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to showcase a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black satin evening gown featuring a high neckline, circular armholes, long sleeves, a relaxed body with ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 198...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO RUNWAY rare sold out backless gown. Capsule collection with ANTHONY VACCARELLO A showstopper! US 4 fits, fits AU 6-8
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GUCCI By Tom Ford S/s 2002 Sheer Asymmetric Black Duster Coat Maxi Dress Set
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Presenting a beautiful black sheer cotton Gucci duster coat and dress set, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, a version of this rare set debuted as look 40...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Dress with Bead Trim 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning Krizia black fine stretch silk dress with abstract shaped semi sheer insets outlined with black glass beads. It has a stand up collar, c...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are compris...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress
By Sandra Sage
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Ultra rare, vivid turquoise linen blend dress with cut out back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating his very first summer collection, 1983. This dress has an off-the-shoulder neckline ...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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