1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s. Made from what we believe is silk velvet (no content tag), this piece features a scu...

TheRealList presents: a stunning red sequin cheetah print Givenchy wrap dress. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy in the 1980s, this chic dress is covered in a multicolor cheetah sequin...

80-s Bob Mackie Beaded Bolero Dress Details: Color: Black/Gold Size 6 Bodice: 100% Nylon Bottom : 66% Acetate, 34% Rayon Condition: Excellent

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...

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

TheRealList presents: a fabulous black floral lace Thierry Mugler mini dress, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the 1980s, this halterneck dress is constructed entirely of semi-sheer black floral lace. The dress features a halterneck with a light fold-over collar and cut-out between the breasts. This sexy little black dress is the perfect vintage Mugler dress...

Yves Saint Laurent black lace sequin dress from AW 1987. The dress has beautiful cut and the pattern in the lace is detailed with curving rows of glo...

TheRealList presents: a fabulous black knit Alaia halterneck dress. From the Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this meticulously tailored dress accentuat...

We love Naeem Khan pieces and we so appreciate his attention to detail and luxurious craftsmanship. Naeem Khan started in fashion in the US as an apprentice for Halston in the 1970's. That is where he learned garment techniques and construction. Through Halston, he met an elite clientele that included Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth Taylor. He launched Riazee, named after his mother, in 1981. He introduced his own label in 2003. This late 1980's or early 1990's Riazee Boutique...

A sunning gown from Arnold Scassi consisting of layers of sequin dotted black tulle. The bodice is boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three leng...

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...

80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt. Boning in bodice. Fully lined. Attached tul...

This is a vintage Mary McFadden Couture dress in a beautiful shade of blue. This pretty vintage fortuny style pleated dress has butterfly sleeves, a fitted waist, and a pretty neck...

Valentino Miss V Green white pois Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 46

TheRealList presents: an incredible black cheetah print Bob Mackie mini dress. From the early 1990s, this strapless mini dress features all of the glitz and sparkle one could ask of a Bob Mackie design. This fitted mini dress features a shimmery black velvet cheetah...

TheRealList presents: a fabulous hot pink Thierry Mugler dress, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the 1980s, this half-sleeve dress is made complete with an asymmetric snap closure at...

Loris Azzaro has been credited with defining the image of superstars like Sophia Loren, Tina Turner and Raquel Welch. He was known for his glamorous pieces and form fitting party clothes. Nicole Kidman has worn several vintage Azzaro...

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers at wrists. Fully lined bodice. Zips up the back.

Carlo Caverni Yellow Silver Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 44

Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...

TheRealList presents: a fabulous cranberry Oscar de la Renta gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this incredible floor length dress debu...

Chanel Black Leather Velvet Bows Dress Unique dress by Chanel in 100% leather and velvet bows totally made in france size 40

This pretty 1980's vintage A. J. Bari dress is made of a beautiful silk and rayon black velvet fabric and accented with blue taffeta at the waist. There are shoulder pads and the bac...

Victor Costa at his dramatic best. Feel like a princess in this black strapless evening dress with its velvet bodice and tulle skirt. The sweetheart strapless bodice is fitted throug...

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" black velvet cocktail dress with a v-neckline accentuated by a black satin tiered ruffle. The dress has pouf detail at the shoulder of the sle...

This is a fun vintage Diane Freis 2 piece dress in a bold multi patterned print. The easy to wear top has pleated sleeves with elastic cuffs and a fitted waist. with a wide attached ...

This is a stunning, very unique Diane Freis Original sheer black and gold shiny evening gown with a matching sash style scarf. We acquired this ev...

This is a really lovely vintage dress from Carolina Herrera in black wool crepe with gorgeous marigold yellow pleated silk at the neckline and the waist. This dress zips up the back ...

This cream silk ruched sleeveless dress from Tadashi is so lovely! The silhouette makes this a very interesting and flattering evening dress. The cream color can really be worn year ...

1980s Prom Night Blacke Dress Embellished Pois on Skirt Totally made in italy Composition: Viscose polyester polyamide Size 36

TheRealList presents: an incredible yellow and black Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by one of the masters of 20th century Haute Couture, Hubert de Givenchy. From the Spring/Su...

Boutique Lucia milano dress

TheRealList presents: a stunning multicolor striped Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this effortlessly chic dress is the perfect vinta...

1980s North Beach Black Embossed Lamb Leather Dress with shoulder pads, contrast stitching, and a metal zipper closure along the entire face o...

This is a lovely vintage evening gown from the 1980's from Bloomingdale's in a black burnout velvet with metallic threads for the perfect amount of shimmer. This pretty vintage dress...

This stunning vintage dress was designed by Ann Lawrence in the 1980's. The dress has an asymmetrical bodice that is covered with red, black and red sequ...

Loretta di Lorenzo Gold Tone Tailored Dress Size 42 in italian size range Composition: Acetate Silk

1983 Madame Gres haute couture cocktail dress featuring a blue silk taffeta bodice w/thin spaghetti straps and a voluminous/pleated silk skirt w/blue, green, orange, and brown vertical stripes. Skirt is lined at the interior with blue silk taffeta and bodice has interior boning. Comes w/a matching blue silk taffeta cropped cape...

1980s Black Lace and Origami Pleated Dress. Also has glitter sequin in the lace.

This is a pleated mint colored chiffon dress by Versace Atelier c. 1980s. It features a purple silk woven net that covers the bodice and also gives the dress its straps. A partial ...

Gorgeous Louis Feraud strapless black dress with elegant, tiered ruffles (5 tiers) ending in a straight skirt. Bodice lining has a boned constru...

A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic...

Regal 1980's Arnold Scaasi gold brocade gown. Off the shoulder, drop waist, with a tulip hem. This gown is a symbol of Arnold Scassi's craftsmanship ...

We love this vintage A. J. Bari vintage dress from the 1980's. The dress is in a silver abstract pattern fabric and it has a gently pleated skirt, gather...

What a fun strapless red roses print tulle party cocktail dress from Arnold Scaasi! Dress has asymetrical hem with zipper on the side. Puffy tulle skirt attached underneath. Extrem...

TheRealList presents: a fabulous kimono-inspired dress designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1980s for his Haute Couture line. The cinched waistline hooks together at the left hip, creati...

Richilene 1980's Vintage White Embroidered & Beaded Gown - 12. This gown is in good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. A few beads are beginning to come undon...

1980s Black Velvet Open Back Cocktail Dress. Front bodice has cutout detail embellished with rhinestones. Sides and back are open, with buckles to ...

TheRealList presents: a black polka dot Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this darling black dress is covered in multicolor embroidered...

TheRealList presents: an incredible bubblegum pink asymmetric Bill Blass Couture dress. From the 1990s, this dress features a single shoulder strap,...

80s Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

TheRealList presents: an incredible black and multicolor Paco Rabanne Haute Couture gown. From the Spring/Summer 1987 collection, this fabul...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Hand made in Morocco great to use for a black tie party or to go to the Opera. Wear it as a c...

1986 F/W Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit floor-length evening gown with stand collar, vertical gathers at the bust that create a unique shoulder detail and an open back in the shap...

This Red, Green & Gold fully sequined 2-piece Mini Suit has a Diamond Pattern. Both jacket and skirt are fully sequined and also fully lined in silk organza. The skirt has a zipper, ...

1980's Pink Lace and Satin Dress. Lace and Satin dress with iridescent sequins and beads. Double tiered asymmetrical skirt with beaded hem and French seams. Buttoned back closure and...

Stunning 1980's Zandra Rhodes light pink and cream hand painted silk chiffon dress. Sheer fabric on the decolletage with short sleeves. Pearl detailing along the neckline, sleeves an...

TheRealList presents: a two-tone color block Bill Blass dress. From the 1980s, this long sleeve grey and yellow dress gives the illusion of a two-piece ensemble. The dress features a...