1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

I love the simplicity of form of this early 1980s Charles Jourdan black cocktail dress. It has a wide boatneck and fantastic cold shoulder sleeve so that the top of the arm is exposed. The sleeve itself is batwing and very tapered, finishing in a neat, buttoned cuff. The pattern on the fabric reminds me of the lines created by waves hitting a sandy beach. Its such an interesting jacquard silk feel material with the way that the weft and warp has been woven creating both matte and satin finishes to bring out a two-dimensional look. The dress it has a thigh high split...

Lawrence Kazar's wonderfully wicked bold multi-color "Billboard" sequin dress of the delightful '80s is fully lined with silk. The center back zipper measures 22" in length. There's ...

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Dress composed of velvet and silk taffeta. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulders: 39 cm (15.35"...

1980's unworn silver lace and taupe satin cocktail dress with illusion neckline by Jean Louis Scherrer. French couturier known for his elegant designs. Upper bodice in silver lace th...

Vintage Bill Blass evening skirt set in cream and black silk satin from the 1980s. Sleeveless princess seamed v neck top is fitted through the waist ...

Black and striped evening dress. No fabric tag composition but the striped fabric is probably silk and the black fabric is probably rayon. And acetate lining. Boned bustier. Zip and ...

1980s Black Leather, lace and sequins. Drop waist-ed Dress. Hand-sewn beading and it zips up the back. Large round rosettes of leather on the front. Patches of suede and leather. Th...

Presenting a striking asymmetric dress designed by Manfred Thierry Mugler for his Spring/Summer 1988 collection. This dramatic dress debuted on the runway,...

1980S Black Silk Chiffon Cold Shoulder Beaded Fringe Gown

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

ANONYMOUS -Dress entirely embroidered with silver, black and white sequins. It is slit on the sides until the level of the hips. Unsigned piece. No size or composition label, it fits...

This Giorgio Beverly Hills dress is composed of a sequin embellished silk chiffon. This deco inspired dress features a side zipper closure....

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Black Velour Sheer Long Sleeve mini knit sweater dress or Top. Size: Medium Bust : 36 stretch up to 40" Waist 32 - 40 / Hip 34 inch - 40 inch / Length: ...

1980s Vintage Black and White Floral Silver Beads Flapper Style spaghetti strap Dress. Dress in excellent condition. Fit Size Small - Medium ( ...

This 1980s Givenchy shirt dress has an elegant abstract floral print on this classic box-cut shirt dress with two diagonal flap pockets on the fro...

Lous Féraud - Haute Couture dress in muslin embroidered with sequins. Spring-Summer 1987 collection. Collection tribute to Spain, theme ""Siren"". No size label, it fits a 36FR. Add...

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...

This is an exquisite 1980s elaborately beaded and sequined Louis Féraud black pure cotton velvet and vibrant coloured satin cocktail dress. The knee-length dress features an abstract...

1980s Zandra Rhodes off shoulder purple blue silk chiffon cocktail dress. Fit Size 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist: 28 inches ** minor discoloration inside lining ( see image attached)

This is a light pink lace strapless gown by Vicky Tiel, from the 1980's. The gown has scattered bead work throughout, a constructed bodice with boning, zipper up the back, pink satin...

This is the Personal Property of Magda Gabor, sister of Zsa Zsa and Ava Gabor. It is a fantastic iconic design by Ruben Panis. This wonderful gown is made...

This Jiki Monte-Carlo Creation is composed of black pleated ruffles with rhinestone trim. This is an absolutely stunning strapless cocktail design a knee length with ruched waist. Th...

Presenting a beautiful check pattern Gianni Versace skirt set, designed by Gianni Versace. From the late 1980s / early 1990s, this beautiful set is m...

Gianni Versace, black long sleeve dress with giant bow on the back. The item is in very good condition. The item has shoulder padding. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: IT4...

Ungaro - Multicolored crepe dress. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Sleeve l...

1980S NAEEM KHAN Black & Gold Beaded Silk Cut Out Back Long Sleeve Gown

1980s black sequin blouson dress featuring a V neck, a narrow skirt with side slit, and deep cuffs terminating the long, loose sleeves. Elastic hip. Pulls...

Step into the glamour of the 1980s with our Jacques Lelong White Leather Studded Dress—a striking and captivating piece that effortlessly combines bold s...

Bob Mackie Couture vintage 1980's is featured in black crepe with multicolored tribal patterned beading at the front and on the straps, which have a...

Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwi...

This wonderful Christian Rupert evening dress has combinations of multi-colors mixed with metallic gold threads and detailed with supreme top stitching around the bodice. Above the f...

This is a black cocktail dress by Jean Louis, from the 1980's. The dress as pictured has lace long sleeves and illusion bodice with a peplum. The lover portion of the cocktail dress...

This is a fine and rare runway documented Chloe musical instrument dress. A showstopping piece designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the spring / summer 1983 collection. Ornately beaded d...

Unique Ferre ensemble from the 1980s. A black tie take on the classic Rugby jersey, the top is made from a shimmery lurex fabric and has black and navy horizontal stripes. Accented w...

Circa 1985 France Little black Haute Couture cocktail or evening dress by Jules-François Crahay, director of Maison Lanvin until 1988. Straight dress with shoulder pads...

A sexy 1980s Yves Saint Laurent fitted black lambskin tuxedo dress w sculpted waist and hip. Fully lined with shoulder padding. Fits a modern US size 2-4. See measurement card for ex...

This Vicky Tiel dress is a stunning vintage piece with pleated silk taffeta on the skirt and sleeves. The bodice has lace and the bust has ruched fabric. The dress also has boning on...

A fantastic scarlet red 1980s Zandra Rhodes (no label) drop-waist, 1920s-inspired silk evening gown with Zandra's signature "embroidery" and peacock feather print with beading and rh...

Louis Feraud - (Made in France) Long-sleeved Haute Couture dress in black silk taffeta and sequins. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condi...

Gorgeous black velvet and crepe Valentino gown from the 1980’s. The gown has a slit neckline that fastens at the center with invisible hooks and a faceted black jet button...

This wonderful pullover dress of gray silk chiffon is accented with small swatches of silk and burst of floral throughout. The neckline is detailed with chiffon piping measuring 25" ...

- Antony Price ca. 1987 - A thick black wool take on his famous 'bird wing' runway gowns - Gold buttons at the front and zip fastening at the back - Size UK 10

This is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from William Travilla from the 1980's! This incredible Boudreaux velvet dress has a deep v neckline, with...

Valentino - Haute Couture skater dress in silk muslin sewn with dark blue sequins. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condit...

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier sweater dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1989 ▪ Constructed from black ribbed-knit wool ▪ Turtle neck ▪ Caged skirt made up of a lattice of corse...

This dramatic Nina Ricci 1980s cocktail dress is a wonderful combination of feminine tailoring and statement design features. The dress is silk lined ...

Adele Simpson Vintage Black Velvet and Silk Evening Dress - circa 1980s. This black vintage dress has a sweetheart neckline, a velvet bodice, qui...

This Alley Kent cocktail dress is composed of a black draped jersey with iridescent sequin applique. There is a center back zipper closure. Excellent vintage condition. **Please...

Beautiful Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk bustier violet dress with a small drapery in front. Edition Soir. The inner corset tightly fixes the bustier o...

This is a navy blue three layer chiffon swirl print cocktail dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from the early 1980's. The dress has a deep v in the front and the back, knots at ...

80s Tadashi Black Sequin Dress

Tan Giudicelli was born in Indonesia to a Vietnamese mother and a Corsican father. He came to Paris in 1956, got a job at Dior and then moved to Heim. In the early 1970s, he was the ...

Yves Saint Laurent, rive gauche, black, satin back crêpe, shift, having a high v neckline and open seam, sleeve detail, embellished with diamanté buttons.

This is a sophisticated 2 piece evening gown and matching jacket outfit from UK designer Antony Price. The gown is long and fitted with a slight ...

The sleek, elegant, minimal look of this 1980's haute couture Galanos cocktail dress is hard to deny. Finding a dress that is perfect for evening is a challenge. Silver, gold and bla...

Scaasi, never worn, red lace and satin gown with matching jacket from the 1980's. Dress has sweetheart neckline, lace bodice and short sleeves. The chiffon layered skirt falls from t...

This is an amazing blue velvet gown by Givenchy, from the 1980's. The gown has an off the shoulder neckline, chiffon lined bodice, sheer blouson slee...

Lillie Rubin cocktail dress. red and white polka dot print. strapless boned sweetheart bodice. gorgeous pleating throughout. origami ruffle hem. back zip closure. dress is lined. ❊ ...