1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Presenting a gorgeous silver Saint Laurent Rive Gauche three-piece skirt set designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this incredible set comprises three pieces - a silk top, ...

Norma Kamali is a pioneer in the fashion industry. According to her website, in the 1970's she created the sleeping bag coat on a camping trip that i...

Karl Lagerfeld designed this glamorous Chanel gold and black lace evening gown with a train in 1986. The dress has a round neckline, a dropped waistline, long sleeves, and covered buttons and loops at the center back above the trained skirt...

Azzaro - (Made in France) Taffeta evening dress sewn with pearls and rhinestones. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...

This late 1980s Louis Feraud silk crepe creation is a fabulous statement dress and very elegant. It has a low slung waist with a fitted ruched bodic...

Saint Laurent's ability to make globally inspired designs by melding several aesthetics into one beautifully articulated garment is a hallmark of the renowned designer, as can be s...

▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Slit at centre back ▪ Mat...

Zandra Rhodes, London, moon & stars dress bright blue hand printed silk chiffon printed in silvery white, the bodice front, is hand sewn with sequin moon & stars and outlined in rhin...

A shimmering black knee length, Lon sleeved dress by Matsuda Nicole features a flattering sweetheart neckline and back zipper.

Medieval style dress with black velvet top, trimmed with trimmings, brocade sleeves and bottom and tulle underskirt. Size indicated 12UK, it corresponds to a 40FR. Additional inform...

What's better than leopard? Leopard AND sequins of course! Rock the holidays in our incredible 1980s Saks Fifth Avenue x Mignon dress! Made of a subtle le...

This is a very elegant one shoulder gown from Mary McFadden. It is made from a pleated nylon fabric, with a fitted bodice and straight skirt. The pleated give it lots of movement. Th...

- Black rayon blend crepe asymmetrically draped cocktail dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Asymmetrically draped - Plastic iconic buckle closure - Sheer lace back and sleeves - Fitte...

This Lian Carlo design features a wrap style with chiffon sleeves. There is a braided a belt accent. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for pers...

VINTAGE GRACE NY 1980s black "Bill Blass Evening" dress. Pleated silk trim with rayon shell. Bust 32 in Waist 28 in Hips 34 in Length 36 in Excellent vintage condition. Can accommo...

Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross bodice with black taffeta on one side, and black...

BodyMap 1982-1986 green spandex bodycon dress

A 1980s Carolyne Roehm black velvet 1940s-inspired cocktail dress: Has the appearance of a suit with exposed panels of rhinestone and sequin striped silk. Structured shoulders and be...

Legendary Canadian designer Arnold Scaasi opened his first couture salon in 1964. Known for his feminine, glamorous, and colorful designs, he received many prestigious fashion honors including a CFDA Lifetime Achievement award and a Coty award. He designed dresses for first ladies and Hollywood stars including the likes of Laura Bush, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Barbara Striesand, and his work has been featured in renowned museums worldwide. This sensational off-the-shoulder dress embodies what was great about Scassi’s work. Done in scarlet red silk, this jaw-droppingly beautiful dress exudes a compelling aura of old Hollywood glamor. The bodice begins with a deep off-the-shoulder V neckline that frames the delecotage. The interior of the bodice is boned to maintain its long corset...

- Vintage Chanel black tweed with black sequins long tube evening dress from 1983 to 1984 collection. Featuring an invisible back zip closure, a slit on the ...

JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER - (Made in France) Golden mecanic lace evening dress. Silk lining. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Haute Couture Collection from the end of the 198...

Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork on the neckline and cuffs. No fabric composition tag for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. SIZE L

This is black silk cocktail dress with a hot pink underlay by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The dress is strapless with a structured bodice, a bow on the side hip, and a zipper up the back. Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess...

This vintage 1980's cocktail dress is composed of black and pink sequins with cascading ruffles throughout. Features spaghetti straps and a large front flower applique form fitting s...

▪ Early and rare Dolce & Gabbana floor-length dress ▪ Black triacetate jersey ▪ Loong sleeves ▪ Multiple buttons and elastic loops intended to be used to transform the dress into v...

Timeless black and shell pink heavy crepe gown by Geoffrey Beene. Biomorphic seaming throughout with slim cut sleeves and front seam. Beautiful quality. Unl...

Condition: Dress is in excellent vintage condition. There are a few loose threads, but these can be trimmed and do not interfere with the overall look of the dress. There is one butt...

Galanos, black, crepe, bugle beaded and sequined cocktail dress having a fitted silhouette with a deep V neckline. Hidden zipper front closur...

Azzaro (Made in France) Dress in silk chiffon embroidered with sequins. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulders: 36 cm (14.17...

LES 5A (Made in France) Evenning velvet dress with openworked and puffed sleeves, embroidered with silk flowers, silvery threads and sequins. No composition or size tags, fits a size...

These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empir...

Lanvin - (Made in France) Black and white dotted cotton bustier dress. Indicated size 44FR, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest:...

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture - Evening dress in viscose embroidered with pearly beads. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: B...

Givenchy couture gown from the 1980's. The gown has a black velvet bodice, pink and black cut velvet floral detail wrap drape skirt with a black satin bow at the hip. The skirt is li...

MORGANE LE FAY, Chocolate Three-Piece Sheer Tiered Silk Ensemble, 1980s Three-piece ensemble can be worn separately or together: midi, knee-length and long ankle length. All 100% Si...

Cocktail dress of cherry red rayon matte jersey overlaid with a micropleated chiffon overdress in a handpainted design by Zandra Rhodes. All the chiffon edges are hand overcast wit...

Geoffrey Beene, copper tone, Matelasse , brocade dress having a jeweled neckline, fitted bodice and long sleeves..Dress has has a lovely floral Asian i...

Stunning couture vintage dress, draped and embellished with beading and stones. Period: 1980s Shoulder pads. There are no tags with the composition, it f...

Vintage Gianni Versace black leather dress with interesting neckline detail and hip pouch pocket and back zipper closure. Relaxed easy fit throug...

Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail at waist to make for a very slimming effect. ...

Dating to the S/S 1988 collection, a longer version of this dress appeared on the Chanel runway. Made of layers of black silk chiffon, it features a ruffled strapless neckline & skir...

This Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress is composed of a black lace combination with nude base. Features a ruffled hem with rhinestones splashed throughout the hem. There is a center...

ANONYMOUS - Evening dress composed of lace and sequins. Seamstress work cased on a model by Yves Saint Laurent. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Condition: Very goo...

Stunning vintage black and metallic gold lace and silk dress by Zandra Rhodes. Hand painted skirt and sheer sleeves. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is me...

This gorgeous ensemble includes a multicolor striped dress with a black bodice and ruched waist, plus an eye-catching jacket embelished with sequin, featuring a front closure. Wear t...

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, black faille cocktail dress, having satin edging detail and a black satin bow at the waist. Dress has side button closures embellished with round, bl...

BodyMap red and black hand knitted dress from the 'Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature's Cosmic Curves' collection. Fall-Winter 1985

This is a lovely Nolan Miller cocktail dress. This dress is composed of a fantastic black supple lace with a subtle metallic attribute. It features a wonderful V-Bust line and draped...

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll shoulders, a vestige of the precedent disco pe...

JEAN SULLY DUMAS - Jean Sully Dumas signed black silk chiffon dress adorned with multicolored celluloid beads and pastilles. No size indicated, fits a 36/38FR. Condition: Good condi...

Soft leather dress with interesting neckline detail and hip pouch pocket. Relaxed easy fit through shoulders and waist. A stunning example of ear...

Ungaro-Emanuel Ungaro Couture - Paris Bolduc: 3194-5-94 Dress composed of three red and beige silk linings fully embroidered with red beads, woven threads and raffia in a foliage and...

This is a glamorous long gown with a train. There is no designer name attached, but the gown was custom created. This gown has a ruched v-front fitted bodice with spaghetti straps an...

Step into retro chic with the Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set from the 80s. The strapless jumpsuit boasts boning and silk panels for a flattering fit, while the flowy bottom an...

ANONYMOUS - Short bustier dress in black silk taffeta and lace. No signature. It has been made after a Christian Lacroix pattern. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. C...

An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in Aberdeenshire before moving to London where he studied at Saint Martins, as well as the Ro...

Valens Haute Couture - Black dress embroidered with velvet and tulle. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...

Long evening dress in devored blue velvet, black lurex and beaded on the sleeves and side hips. Deep V neck and opening in the skirt part and zip opening in the middle back.