1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous vintage navy blue metallic Bernard Perris dress. Wonderful diamond quilting on bodice, with a dramatic, full accordion pleated tiered skirt. Chic silk covered buttons up the...

A fantastic brown silk chiffon evening gown from James Galanos with draped column skirt and pleated bodice and balloon sleeves. Neckline and cuffs are e...

Gianni Versace Metal mesh and Crystals Dress Batwing sleeves; Padded shoulders The dress was a part of 2001 Sotheby's Auction The Collecti...

Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice. Flattering gathers at waist, with a black and white silk strip, adorned with a b...

1980's Bellville Sassoon black long sleeve sequin cocktail dress. Sleeves are left unlined and sheer to add sex appeal. Crew neck a...

Extremely flattering vintage navy dress by Louis Feraud! Features colorful 'Harlequin' like print, with wonderful vibrant colors! Three mock metal b...

1980 MORPHEW COLLECTION Style Metal Mesh Rock And Roll In Solid Gold Slashed MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from aro...

Amazing vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT "Rive Gauche" silk graffiti print sleeveless dress! Features an allover graffiti / Asian themed print. Vibrant hues of purple, burgundy, and blue w...

Jean Louis Scherrer 1980s cocktail dress in feather weight charcoal and silver metallic fabric is distinguished by its extra wide matching belt. High n...

Beautiful vintage Flora Kung dress! Signature florals and vibrant colors Kung was so well known for. Ruching at waist makes for a very flatter...

Scaasi Vintage 1980's Strapless Tan & Black Lace Dress & Overlay - 6. These piece are in excellent vintage condition. Measurements: Dress Bust- 31" Waist- 29" Hips- 36" Len...

Fully lined in silk charmeuse 1980S JAMES GALANOS Black Silk Long Sleeve Cut-Out Back Gown With Polka Dot Crystal & Bead Encrusted Bodice

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...

Step back in time with the chic Chanel vintage Spring/Summer 1989 black gown. Crafted from luxurious black silk, this exquisite piece features a sheath silhouette with delicate detai...

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...

1980s Gianni Versace jade green wool knit dress with mock turtleneck, integrated hip pockets, bodice front gathers and inset placket that runs from neck straight down front then spli...

Fabrice Couture gold & silver sequin peplum hem bustier with white layered tulle skirt from the 1980s. The bustier is completely covered in silver & gold sequins and glass beads, it ...

This is a stunning vintage pink flapper style evening dress with silver, pink and sequins and silver bugle beads. We love that the pattern of the beading and sequins creates a sunbur...

Bob Mackie glittery black silk cut velvet & black taffeta mermaid skirt gown from the 1980s. This beautiful dress begins with the mock neck bodice which is lined with nude chiffon, g...

Fall/Winter 1983 Geoffrey Beene shift dress with kimono style sleeves, appliqued circles and 'disco ball' embellishments. This fabulous dress is simply wearable art with all the wit...

- Patricia Lester - Hand Pleated - Rare one of a kind - Top/dress & Skirt Ensemble - Turquoise Hand Dyed Silk - Beaded Detail On Back - Beautiful 'Wing' Back - Flexible Sizing - Ela...

Rediscover this hidden gem from Valentino that seems to have slipped through the cracks of our 1stdibs collection. Despite gracing our shelves for an extended period, its allure rema...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Collection 1982 France An evening Couture dress from the Yves Saint Laurent 1982...

Bob Mackie silk dress with beading and sequins open T back 31" bust, 29" waist, 31" hips, 34" length Size M / US 8

This Ultra glamorous Grecian style Yves Saint Laurent evening gown is constructed with a silk « nid-d’abeilles » material. The fluid off-white silk fabric drapes down into a voluptuo...

Amazing 1980s vintage MILO Couture vibrant royal blue and white one shoulder double layered silk gown! This 80s gem features a one full shoulder sleeve, with white beaded flower appl...

This vintage dress is from the 1980's and it would be perfect for a special evening event! The dress has a one shoulder black velvet bodice with pretty cut out leaves, and a pretty hot pink taffeta skirt. The dress closes with a metal side zipper and a hook and eye and comes with a matching black velvet belt. Labeled a size 6, and we estimate the size to fit a 4/6. Please use the measurements as a guide for the best fit! Eugene Alexander...

Re-interpretation of his iconic Fall-Winter 1970-1971 lace back dress, this late 80's - early 90's YSL cocktail dress is a timeless evening piece. C...

About ● Size estimate: One size fits most. Model is a size 10 but also looks great on a size 14. ● Loose fitting that flatters most figures. ● Bust: up to 40 inches ● Full Length 164 inches. ● Vintage 1980’s from Japan. ● Rayon : hand stitched. ● Unbelted. ● Cleaned and restored ready for wear. ● A unique one off piece. ● Any patination marks on the garment are part of its history and authenticity. Description. Wear as the worlds most glamorous robe...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train f...

This gorgeous vintage black dress came from the estate of a woman who loved designer clothing. Her impressive wardrobe included rare designer pieces and many of her sensational mid t...

Circa 1987 France Prototype of a two-piece set in blue, orange, green, fuchsia and silver lamé with floral patterns. Impressionist inspiration evident in reference to the Yves Saint...

Circa 1989 France Cocktail dress in green and blue lamé printed with floral impressionist inspired patterns from the Van Gogh Collection by the famous couturier. Delicate graphical ...

A great vintage party dress , with a black and gold ribbed top , with turtle neck. There is black and gold fringing, on the shoulders and at dropp...

Circa 1989 France Haute Couture Proper Collection of Mrs Catherine Deneuve. Luxury evening set, Haute Couture skirt, blouse, jacket and belt numbered 65123 from the Yves Saint Laurent 1989...

This 1989 vintage Moschino Couture "Cruise Me Baby" dress is in a black rayon acetate blend and is fully lined. The black dress has short sleeves, ivory trim and ivory fleur de lis i...

This is a great Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage silky red and black dress with 3d roses and a slight peplum. There is a zipper in the back at the waist and covered buttons on the top...

A chic dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. The trunk of the dress is knitted , in black and silver. The sleeves are silk, and there is a silk over skirt over the kitted body.The dress has e...

Moschino Cheap & Chic vintage 1980s yellow and black bumble bee stripe dress. Back zip. Cloth 1: 70% cotton, 30% rayon. Cloth 2: 60% cotton 40% rayon. Fully lined in 60% acetate 40...

Vintage Nina Ricci Black Crepe & Silk Taffeta Halter Dress with dramatic ruffle detail-Sz 6- 80's. This item is in very good pre-owned condition. Measurements are as follows: Waist...

Outstanding piece of haute couture which is a perfect example of Yvonne Dudel & Jean Cazaubon work at Chanel in the early 80's. Crafted in a refined tulle "point d'esprit" guipure lace, with a petticoat, the gown features a plunging v-neckline together with a flattering deep v-neckline at the back, with ruffle collar all around. Removable flower brooch and optional large silk satin belt...

Geoffrey Beene 1980's Vintage Black & Silver Long Sleeve Dress - 8. This dress has a tinsel-like neckline, lace body with glitter star designs...

Bill Blass simple long-sleeve sheath in lightweight camel silk woven with metallic gold thread in a diamond pattern. Bound horizontal fake slash pockets and round neckline with snap....

Outstanding summer 1985 Angelo Tarlazzi cocktail mini-dress with exuberant knotting and tribal print. The dress is entirely draped and its right side features half-knots. The knots a...

80s Michael Casey pouf cocktail dress of gorgeous ivory crinkled silk. Lots of ruched fabric in the pouf skirt and cap sleeves! Size 8

A beautiful and feminine James Galanos evening gown in beautiful black silk chiffon and satin with demure yet sexy sheer panels at decolletage, balloon sleeves and skirt...but with u...