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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Color:  Purple
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta 1990s Size 8 Blue + White Tie Dye Vintage Sleeveless 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue and white tie dye print patchwork Size 8 cotton dress! Features a blue and white tie dye with an array of shades of blue throughout. Tiered fitted b...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dress just takes my breath away! It is one of my favorites from Jean Muir. The fabric with a moire effect has incredible drape, that just flows and moves with your body. Empir...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing 1970s Nautical Navy Blue + Gold Anchor Patch Vintage Jersey maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s navy blue + gold anchor patch long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Perfect navy blue color matches anything, and is great all year. Gold anchor patch above left breast....
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Paris 2013 Shocking Pink & Black Beaded Modern Chemise Dress NWT Size 4-6
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This Lanvin dress is so modern and chic! A shocking pink silk front and black silk back with very modern beading on both sides of the hem. NWT, this dress was designed by Alber Elbaz...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

UNWORN Versace by Tim Roeloff Art Print Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 38
By Versace & Tim Roeloffs, Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS VERSACE SILK DRESS WITH AMAZING ART PRINT BY FAMOUS TIM ROELOFF Roeloffs fused images from old ad campaigns with his trademark scenes of Berlin. The results range from people waiting for the tram dressed in Versace outfits from the 1980s, and figures lounging in a palatial interior filled with the label's neo-classical furnishings and a fragmented skyline of Berlin in the background. 'Donatella wanted to do something about Berlin because Gianni loved Berlin,' Roeloffs said. Armed with a list of artists...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tadashi Shoji Purple Pin-Tucked Jersey Jovian Strapless Sequins Gown L
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Resplendent, elegant, and gorgeous, this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor-length silhouette, this gown is beautified using stunning details and a stylish neckline. Wear it with...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Lilac Fitted Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresom...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Napoleon Vintage Renaissance Women Vintage Pants Top Set Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon set by Roberto Cavalli! Pants + lace up top! The set a work of art, and is a perfect showcase of Roberto Cavalli's background in art. The set features a very detailed mural...
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1990s Italian 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

Roberto Cavalli Unworn S/S 2016 Embellished Sheer Lace Mesh Mini Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Unworn S/S 2016 Embellished Sheer Lace Mesh Mini Dress IT 40 Condition: New with Tags FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Bodice Semi Full Skirt Evening Dress in Fuchsia 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bob Mackie Strapless beaded bodice evening dress with semi full skirt, in fuchsia satin. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any big night. The bod...
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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior 1980s Metallic Purple Long Sleeve Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in opulence with our Christian Dior 1980s Metallic Purple Long Sleeve Gown—a floor-length masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of timel...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Corset Lace Up Runway Evening Couture Gown Wasp Vintage Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Lace up evening dress by Thierry Mugler! Corset lace up at the back! With shoulder pads. Pleated skirt. VERY GOOD condition! SIZE Medium. Makred size: FR38. Length: 88 cm / 34.6 in...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome button closures. Gold sequin polka dot em...
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Purple Draped Silk Corset Detailed Strapless Mini Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look nothing but lovely as you don this marvelous dress from Dolce & Gabbana. Pair it with your favorite accessories as you head out for the day.
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s I Magnin Vintage Dress in Silk Chiffon Watercolor Evening Dress
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage evening dress was purchased at I Magnin in the late 1960's. The dress is made of fine silk chiffon with silk lining, an attached overblouse that ties in front ...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Puszta Abstract Striped Print Chiffon Vintage 70s Halter Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s PUSZTA black abstract print striped chiffon maxi dress ! Features bright colors of red, blue, orange, pink, green, turquoise, and white on a black background. Hidden zi...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk purple draped cocktail dress. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. Silk lining. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Eggplant Hanae Mori 1980s Wool Dress Size US 6
Located in New York, NY
Vintage eggplant wool long sleeve dress by Hanae Mori. Circa 1980s. V-neck. Gathering at side waist. Zip closure at back. 33" bust, 28" waist, 39" length, 16.5" shoulder width.
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Diane Von Furstenberg Purple Floral Print Dress Size S
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to fabric composition with very small plucks to the weave at centre front neckline on this used Diane Von Furst...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1992 Runway Vintage Fitted Open Back Midi Dress Size XS Look 41 from the Fall 1992 Collection. Excellent Condition. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Purple Chiffon Halter Dress, c.1970s.
Located in New York, NY
Halston Purple Chiffon Halter Dress, c.1970s. Halston layered chiffon purple halter dress with empire bodice and handkerchief skirt. Low cut back ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

19c. Indian Tribal Violet Silk Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Hand woven violet silk dress with gold braid appliqué decoration on hem and sleeve cuffs. Fully lined in cotton and fine linen. Length of sleeve 20.5", shoulder to shoulder lenghth ...
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19th Century Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 2000s Emilio Pucci Blue and Purple Tone Cotton Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Visual and vibrant Emilio Pucci dress from the early 2000. Allover geometric printed cotton in shades of turquoise, blue and purple with accents of black and white. Sleeveless with v...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s La Mendola Silk Jersey and Chiffon Abstract Peacock Print Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1970s La Mendola silk jersey and chiffon abstract peacock print cocktail dress with sheer balloon sleeves and button cuffs. Matching original belt with gold-tone buckle i...
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 F/W Gianni Versace Couture Purple Silk & Wool Mini Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
1990 F/W Gianni Versace couture purple wool faux-wrap mini dress with criss-crossing straps at the back and purple silk design elements: a silk ruched waistband, silk overstitched bu...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior by John Galliano Fall 2003 Embellished Silk Dress
Located in Prague, CZ
From celebrity-endorsed Queen Vin Archive (QV Archive): This beautiful dress features straps embellished with crystals and highly reflective glass b...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Blue and Red Rose Print Silk Jersey Dress
Located in London, GB
This late 1970s to early 1980s French couture silk jersey maxi dress has a beautiful blue and red rose print design against a darker blue background. It has a high, round neckline an...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Ultra Violet Dress & Bolero UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtakingly vibrant 1930's dress and matching bolero in an eye catching shade of ultra violet, is the perfect ensemble for any special occasion. The rounded neckline of th...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Purple Silk Embroidered Maxi Dress Anarkali Kashmir Princess Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk wedding dress lavender evening dress coat hand embroidered kashmir India. This luxurious Kashmir dress...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana New One Sleeve Dress with Chains
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana's D & G line. It has a drape neckline front and back adorned with rows of draping gold chains and ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Herve Leger Purple Bandage Knit Bodycon Dress XS
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a luxe fashion statement by wearing this designer dress. It is tailored using fine fabric into a flattering silhouette.
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970's Madame Grès Haute Couture Graphic Print Silk Gown & Hooded Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic and incredibly rare Madame Grès haute couture sculpted maxi dress and multi-purpose caftan shawl dating back to the mid 1970's. Madame Grès felt that the true job of th...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unlabeled Couture Silk Chiffon Floral & Striped Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue, and green. The dress has a square neckline, flutter sleeves and waist ties. Fully li...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2005 Chinoiserie Ming Porcelain Corset Studded Mini Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2005 Chinoiserie Ming Porcelain Corset Studded Ruched Mini Dress IT 44
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Blue Green Tweed Wasp Waist Bee Belt Runway Top Blazer Jakcet
Located in PARIS, FR
Panel cut-out dress by Thierry Mugler! With shoulder pads. 2 pockets at the hips, wasp waist, it empashize your curves :) Graphite / metal color. The fabric is "stripped", the surf...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC bra VJC Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in navy blue jersey and silver PVC cut-work bra. Jersey : 100% rayon. Silver PVC: 97% polycarbamide, 3% polyester. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Thin padding in ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Sleeveless White Animal Print Dress Size 44
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Roberto Cavalli Sheath Dress, Blue Printed, Sleeveless with V-Neck
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Buckled Backless Midi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Buckled Backless Midi Dress IT 38
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress. Marked size 34 fr / Fit US 4/6/8 measurement : Bust: 36” / Waist: 38” / Hip : 40” / Dr...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

FW 1996 Versace purple leather shift dress with medusa buttons
Located in London, GB
The Versace 1996 Fall/Winter leather shift dress is an iconic piece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication. Designed by the legendary fashion house, this dress served a...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Long Sleeve Stretch Dress Size 46
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Feather-print dress from Roberto Cavalli featuring Blue and Orange, stretch-design, all-over feather print, v-neck, long sleeves and mid-length. Color: Multicolor. Size 46
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1988 Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Plunging Semi-Sheer Midi Dress Size XS Vintage Alaia sleeveless midi dress with open knit trim throughout, plunging neckline a...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chrisitan Dior by John Galliano Spring 2000 dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Dior by John Galliano distressed knit blue and silver dress from Spring Summer 2000 collection as seen on the runway. The dress has a lining that can be removed for a more ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Purple chiffon lurex bustier evening dress Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple chiffon lurex bustier evening dress; tag has been cut. Drape and boned; Zip and hook& eye on the left side. SIZE 10 US
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage slip dress by Yves Saint Laurent, Variation. In a pretty blue colour, the dress has a deep neckline , central back zip and is fully...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Gianni Versace Open Back Halter Evening Gown
Located in Austin, TX
1990s purple Gianni Versace halter open back evening gown Condition: Very good 20" bust, 22" waist, 31.5" hips, 63.5" length size XS/ US2 / IT38
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace colour block runway gown, FW 1997
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this very rare runway gown from the Versace FW 1997 collection in the signature Versace colour block. Material: Viscose, nylon, silk...
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1990s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Typical of Yves Saint Laurent's 1980s style, this silk dress is in a lovely iridescent blue with a black floral print. There is a black velvet trim on the collar as well as a velvet ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel F/W 1990 Silk Strapless Dress with Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Fall/Winter 1990 Chanel Strapless Dress with matching Shawl in sapphire blue and black silk. The dress features a shelf bust strapless design wi...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Iconic Silk Dress Gown
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Iconic Silk Dress Gown IT 42 Gianni Versace silk maxi dress with V-neck, embellishments at straps, lace trim throughout and scalloped hem. As ...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Purple Sheer Sequin Gown
Located in Waterford, MI
Sheer purple maxi gown. Longsleeve. Sequin detail. Rear snap closures. Silk. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulder to Shoulder...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana vintage strapless leopard lining & lace trim purple dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dolce & Gabbana adorable vintage strapless leopard lining & lace trim purple dress With front slide pockets Size 42 Please use the measurements taken flat for the perfect fit Bust 1...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALESSANDRA RICH purple polka dot puff sleeve crystal bow dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALESSANDRA RICH purple polka dot puff sleeve crystal bow dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00053 Brand: Alessandra Rich Material: 100% Silk Color: Purple, White Pattern: Polka Dot Closu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a sweetheart neckline adorned with ruffled tulle. The ...
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1950s 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

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

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

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

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos. Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century.

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

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

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