1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning vintage Frank Usher for Neiman Marcus gown! So much detail was put into this lovely creation! Remarkable blue color, on the most luscious silk. Drapes in all the right place...

A chic and elegant evening vintage gown by Jasper Conran .The dress is in a black crepe with an off the shoulder neckline and 23'' slit at the front. It...

Rare and incredible vintage BOB MACKIE strapless dress! Features slimming red, yellow, black and green vertical stripes up the front, with a...

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

A beautiful 1980s Gianni Versace red wool jersey, wrap-style coat dress with dolman sleeves, hidden buttons at front and an attached foulard. ...

Yves Saint Laurent Autumn-Winter 1987 black lace flamenco evening dress with ruffled trim

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. 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 status-conscious Texan women 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...

Back to the 80s with this fitted Angelo Tarlazzi strapless dress ! Made of silk jersey, the upper part of the dress is completely ruched, giving the illusion of a two piece construct...

Celine camel safari cotton dress featuring classic collar front logo button fastening, short sleeves, two chest flap pockets, side seams pockets, straight hem. Composition: 100% Cott...

Moschino Jeans Cotton Print Dress Totally made in italy in size 44 Cotton made Embellished with small wrist with silver hardware

Glamorous Akira Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with a tight torso which opens to a super full layered chiffon skirt. Corset construction with hot and pale pink silk chiffon...

Vivienne Westwood harlequin ensemble. Loose fit cotton shirt and high waist fitted leggings. ''Voyage to Cythera'' Fall-Winter 1989

This wonderfull Yves Saint Laurent combination of silk chiffon with crushed velvet and highlighted with gold lame evening dress is fully lined ...

Blue chiffon draped bustier cocktail dress with 2 scarves attached in the back. SIZE S

VINTAGE GRACE NY Jean-Claude Jitrois 3/4 Sleeve Gold Leather Gown.Made of 100% Lamb Leather. Exceptional and unique floor length gown with lace up details in the back and a high-low...

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey print , with a central back zip and elbow length sleaves with button detail. It is li...

ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s A glamour striking couture evening vintage gown from Escada. Long cream-beige el...

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection. This silhouette and entire aesthetic is SO Givenchy— this fitted drop-waist bodice is something he revisited time and time again throughout his storied career. It features a long sleeve fitted (silk-blend) velvet bodice, with a dropped basque waist...

Black lace and purple faille ( probably rayon) evening dress with black velvet bow. Powder beige lining under the lace. Sequin embellishment on the lace. Ruffles on the hips. Zip clo...

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

Silk zebra print cocktail dress with collar and cuffs ruffles. Bow tie around the neck. Split on both side on the bottom. Shoulder-pads. 1 extra button provided. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)

Vicky Tiel Corseted Evening Gown. A stunning corseted evening gown designed by Vicky Tiel. The piece boasts a silver lace train and detailing. This couture gown looks absolutely gorg...

A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem. A row of gradated 11-13"...

Made in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentino’s Spring 1985 collection. At the bust, a frothy chiffon overlay sits over a simple strapless dress ...

Black cocktail dress in Fortuny pleats . Fabric: 100% polyester. The fortuny Pleated fabric is a signature choice for Pierre Labiche’s design. Shoulder-pad. Zip and hook&eye in the m...

- Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren - Henri Matisse - Femmes et Singes (1954) printed in brown 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-W...

A fun vintage frock by Kamal Haute Couture in Munich , Germany. Made of multicolour silk in fold detail. The dress has boning at the front and a side zip opening. Shoulder straps ca...

▪ Azzedine Alaïa evening dress ▪ Gold abstract printed silk ▪ Plunging neckline ▪ Drawstring fastenings at the waist ▪ Finely pleated sk...

A beautiful 1988 David Fielden London, ribbon and sequin embroidered lace gown with optional/detachable arm pieces and a tiered ruffled fishtail hem. Fully lined and boned bodice. Si...

▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast ▪ Integr...

Very rare, black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a US size 8 however this fits a slightly smaller size (US 4-8 how...

Red satin boléro and bustier evening dress asymmetrical with ruffle and bow. Rhinestone button on the boléro. Top stitched bustier and waist. Boned. SIZE M

Black silk chiffon and silk satin wrapped evening dress. Raglan sleeves. Shoulder pads. Wrap on the bust and can be knotted on the back of the waist or cro...

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

Vintage 1980s Elegant Black fan patterned lace dress from Nina Ricci, Haute Boutique. Strapless,with a petal like bodice, this dress has a gorgeous burgundy silk sash that ties in th...

1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip folded over at the top and a colorful heart embroid...

Presenting a fabulous black velvet Givenchy gown. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy for his Fall/Winter 1987 collection, this full-length gown is constructed of luxurious black velvet and features an upward-facing structured satin ruffle that wraps around the bust and waist. This incredible gown is made complete with an internal corset and two rhinestone-accented adornments that are placed next to the side slit. Effortlessly chic and timeless, this vintage Givenchy gown...

1979-1980 Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Rive Gauche Couture Drama Yves Saint Laurent for YSL Collection: Couture Drama: Yves Saint Laurent, Fall/Winter 1979-1980. Country of production: France Marked Size: 36 FR (38-42 RUS) Tara Shannon in a V2337 dress by Yves Saint Laurent in Vogue Patterns magazine, November/December 1979, editorial "Glow". Photo: Albert Watson. Yves Saint Laurent's Chinese tunic was widely publicized during the 1979-80 holiday season. The January 1980 cover of the Vogue retail catalog also features a version of this image. The pattern is Vogue 2337 . Perfume: Of course, Opium! Vogue Paris...

Simply sensational vintage 80s NICOLETTA Italian black and white Avant Garde silk taffeta dress ensemble! Black silk taffeta sleeveless blouse, with white micro pleated origami detai...

This iconic Bob Mackie mini Black cocktail dress is of silk chiffon and is fully lined in black chiffon also. The dress is embellished with Black, Ruby red and also fuchsia colored b...

Black bustier cocktail dress with fabric roses embellishment and black satin bow. Main fabric composition: 52% nylon, 48% polyester (looks like taffetas) Black tulle petticoat with...

Black velvet cocktail dress with blue satin bow draped. Fabric composition of velvet: 73% cotton, 27% Modal. Satin bow: 100% silk with blue organza lining...

A vintage kimono from Kyoto dating from the 1980s. It has flowers on a blue background . Measurements: Length 63'' bust up to 46''

Circa 1985-1990 Paris Haute Couture Beautiful long evening dress in black silk crepe by Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture numbered 295-5-85 ar...

Thierry Mugler iconic signature Fuchsia hue jersey form-fitting asymmetrically cut dress has a asymmetrical hemline also. Cap-sleeve with an invisible zipper on the center back...

A head turning evening gown from the 1980s. The dress has a heavily beaded top part with a deep v backline. The waist area is in a gold fabric , and the gathered skirt is a light bla...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk dress featuring bow print, boat neck, long sleeves, belted waist, keyhole detail to the rear and mid-length. Circa 1987 See attached spring-summer ...

Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp: 34"/ length: 39

Rare vintage knit dress by Junko Koshino. Asymmetric hemline and yellow, black and silver striped design. Details: Unlined Shoulder Pads Can Be Re...

Pauline Trigere black Guipure lace over gold lame', 2pc skirt set from the 1980s. The top has a jewel neckline and is seamed at the waist, flaring at the hem. The sleeves have padded...

Emanuel was the husband and wife team of David and Elizabeth Emanuel. They will be forever known as the designers that created Princess Diana’s Iconic wedding dress...

Sexy vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE for SAKS 5th AVENUE black and white plunging low back evening nightgown! Features a sheer black and white mesh bodice, back and sleeves. Simply slips ov...

Black sequin cocktail dress. Sequin are stitched on a rayon jersey base. No lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE M

Chic vintage RICHILENE animal print silk drop waist 80s does 20s flapper style dress! Features abstracy asymmetrical prints in zebra, cheetah and l...

Sexy vintage PATRICK KELLY black wool strapless dress, top, or skirt (see photos)! The possibilities with this amazing find are endless! Perfect belted, or alone. Fitted at the skirt...

Grey shiny rayon cocktail dress with white Polka dot print. Zip closure on the left side and hook&eye closure on the left shoulder. Boned. Large flower in fabric on the right hips. ...

GREY -Long draped dress in red jersey. No size indicated, corresponds to a 36FR. To note, presence of blue marks on the jersey. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Size: 34 cm - ...

Presenting a fabulous black knit Alaia halterneck dress. From the Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this meticulously tailored dress accentuates the body...