1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A good 1970s black slip dress by British heritage brand Frank Usher, perfect for a black tie or cocktail event. It has spaghetti straps, and a fitted bodice with a V neck front. The ...

A beautiful and dramatic 1980s Pauline Trigere red silk taffeta cocktail dress with gorgeous black lace overlay: Puff-sleeved with a black velvet belt tied at center front, this bold...

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...

1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work

Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Su...

Circa 1990 Italy A Gucci velvet and silver lamé asymmetric tube dress. Wide herringbone patterns of metallic threads. Sleeve on the left side of the cape, cape point on the right si...

A very pretty flower pattern silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro in pinks, blues, greens and golds on an off white background. It has a sweetheart neckline, elbow length puffed sleeves wi...

Circa 1980 France Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Minimalist Chasuble cut with two large triang...

Comme des Garcons; black knitted raw silk dress. L-shaped, with elongated panel forming a cowl collar, slits for the arms and diagonal hem. Can be worn ...

Photographed by Richard Avedon for the Spring-Summer 1987 ADV campaign (see picture 2), this rare 80's Gianni Versace dress has still its original tag attached together with its reta...

Christian Dior Automne-Hiver 1980 Dress Embellished with beads and sequins. Lace has metal gold thread through. Boned bodice with attached interior waist belt. Triple skirt silk lini...

Beautiful vintage 80s wedding dress. Wide short sleeves with applied red flowers embellished with beads. Swarovski applications on the chest and len...

Sexy and slinky black velvet strapless mermaid style gown from the 1980's, the height of Vicky Tiel's epic career. Pleated gold lame inset front and ...

Show stopping vintage Naeem Khan for Riazee metallic gold, copper, silver and black beaded and sequin gown with long sleeves in 100% silk. Fully lin...

Introducing an exquisite piece of fashion history: the iconic Azzedine Alaïa nude soft leather dress from the Spring-Summer 1981 collection. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...

This is an absolutely incredible 1980's Jean-Louis Scherrer numbered vintage 2 piece outfit! This ensemble includes a top that is similar to a bandeau t...

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...

Chanel dress in white & black cotton, round neck with golden buttons, short sleeves, front pleats, and pleated pockets with flap and button. The dress's large shoulder pads have been...

Magnificent evening dress by the king of fashion Giorgio Armani. 1980's vintage black label, Giorgio Armani via Borgonuovo 21 Milano. 100 % silk chiffon Fantastic work of silk chif...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Handcrafted Moroccan kaftan, coat, hand made by Moroccan fashion designer in Morocco great to...

Preowned, vintage dress by the fabulous Norma Kamali, likely made in the 1980s. Made from black crepe fabric (no content label), it features Dolman or batwing top sleeves and fitted...

▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast ▪ Integral hood with scarf ending on one si...

The Genny brand was launched in the ‘60s by Arnaldo Girombelli. It became quickly popular representing the main strengths of Made in Italy products, that is great quality and design ...

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The iconic Thierry Mugler Stingray Dress SS 1989 Collection. Famously worn at the legendary Les Atlantes Runwayshow by Dianne Brill. A Signatu...

A gorgeous cut velvet wrap skirt by Gianni Versace in a beautiful bold pink and turquoise flower pattern. It has an metal mesh or chain mail band around the waist with dangling tur...

Amazing late 80s SAKS 5th AVENUE fully sequined colorful graffiti print silk dress ! Features a body hugging fit, with cut-out details on the back. Hidden zipper up the back with hoo...

Galanos Vintage Purple and Black Lace Bow Dress Circa 1980s; for I. Magnin Black satin; purple lace bodice Long sleeve with snap fastening at cuffs Round neckline Side seam pockets...

A/W 1989 Geoffrey Beene black lamé long sleeve gown. Silk and tinsel blend metallic lamé velvet gown with long sleeves and built-in shoulder pads (removable as desired). Fitted waist...

1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History A fabulous extremely rare Thierry Mugler evening gown. Very beautiful old Hollywood vibes. Assuming FW1986 Collection as the black velvet and c...

This elegant Bill Blass designer vintage dress is from his 1985 collection and we think it's so fabulous! The long dress in in a stunning black and white abstract print...

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with bow and pleated skirt. Orange silk lining and petticoat. Draped on the bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

Black velvet bustier evening dress with furs around the waist. No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon and the fur is fox. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back....

Bob Mackie black sequin embroidered lace evening gown with black silk shoulder ribbon bows, nude lining from the 1980s. Gorgeous evening dress with a low V neckline at the front & ba...

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress.Shoulder pads. Zip on the cuffs. Bow on the top middle front. Rayon lining. Size 42 / L

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, Thousands Gree...

A/W 1988 John Galliano 'Hairclips' Collection deep burgundy bias cut slip gown. Sleeveless v-neck fitted gown with full high-low skirt and deep, open back. Pointed paneling at hips a...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black mesh dress featuring solid sleeves, a sheer bodice with button front, lace waist detail, and gathered skir...

Yves Saint Laurent was a designer of the old manner who understood how to cut . His work is about perfection of line. The designer was all about how to work with a beautiful fabric....

In the 1980s, Christian Dior experienced a resurgence in popularity and influence under the creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who helmed the fashion house from 1960 to 1989....

Illuminate the night with this breathtaking evening gown from the illustrious American designer, Bob Mackie. Known for his iconic 'barely there' beaded creations adored by luminaries...

We always love finding vintage Odicini Couture pieces and this is such a fabulous dress! The Italian designer, Andrea Odicini sold his clothes in Paris, Geneva, Rome, Dallas, and in ...

1990s Gianfranco Ferre ecru French lace and horsehair braid structured strapless gown with bodice peek-a-boo sections formed by serpentine braid work. Overlay lace wrap front with h...

Bias cut dress with a single swathe of darkest brown jersey forming a hooded bodice dating to 1984. Well documented piece. Very flattering seams. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conv...

AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1980's navy knitted tiered ruffles plunge neck dress Reference: TGAS/C01665 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Collection: 1980s Material: Feels like cotton...

1980's Bob Mackie ivory embellished sleeveless gown. Sleeveless white gown with beaded trim and beaded radiated stripe pattern throughout. Semi-sheer white mesh upper and back. Conce...

1970s Bill Blass Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown; Fitted Boned Bodice with Outsized Bow; Cascading Ostrich Feather Skirt.

Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow on the bust. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining is probably acetate. Petti-coat underneath make...

This is a stunning Bob Mackie vintage black evening dress from the 1980's. The illusion lace bodice has a nude lining and is adorned with sparkling sequins and ribbons, with eyelash ...

Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced in the back with velvet ribbon. Draped on the hips. Zip middle back + boned on the side. SIZE 38 (Fr) S

This lovely 2 piece dress or suit is from Albert Nipon and we think it's fabulous! We have developed such a new appreciation for Albert Nipon and have been searching for his earlier ...

Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with boat neckline and long sleeves zipped at the cuffs...

Dame Zandra Rhodes is an iconic British designer who has been designing for the last 50 years. Rhodes considers herself “an artist working in the field of textiles and fashion,” evident in her process which always starts with drawing and finishes with the final product and how it drapes on the body. The international world of fashion is indelibly embedded with her dramatic, theatrical designs. Her background as a printed textile artist is an underlining passion that makes her work "pop" with dynamic exuberance. She has designed and clothed the Who's Who of the Glitterati: from Jackie Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor to Bianaca Jagger and Princess Diana. This exquisite mid-length dress, created in 1987 is a rare acquisition, and its sister dress in ivory is part of the collection of the The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Clothing you in a breath of light and air this dress is handcrafted from baby blue silk with a hand-printed skyscraper design. The collar: like a pearl necklace is a sampling of Zandra Rhodes' brilliantly executed design expertise! The bodice is embellished with hand-applied crystals, baby pearls...

This incredible vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Boutique vintage evening dress is such a good example of Mackie's attention to detail in his designs. The dress has a solid red silk crepe s...

This iconic Thierry Mugler creation, famously known as the "Vampire" dress, made its debut in 1981 and has since been donned in different variations by celebrities such as Claudia Schiffer, Natalie Portman, Dua Lipa, Alexa Demie...

Gorgeous vintage Ungaro dress Black silk with bright pink roses print throughout Strapless Sweetheart neckline Crossover bust details Boning on the bodice Gathered fabric details at ...

Incredible early 1980s does 1920s lipstick / cherry red fully fringed flapper style sleeveless dress ! Features nine tiers of fringe throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the...

1984 runway documented, fall ready-to-wear collection tuxedo dress by Chanel. Effortlessly combining a formal aesthetic with an elegant evening look, the detachable soft cream silk s...