1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Presenting a fabulous bright green linen Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. Debuting in the Spring/Summer 1989 runway presentation, this vibrant mini dress features petal-style sleeves and is made complete with ruched chiffon that wraps around the waist from the bust to tie at the lower back. The masterful draping emphasizes the curves of the wearer in true Versace fashion! This rare late 1980s Gianni Versace runway dress...

Silvery gold crushed velvet gown by Hanae Mori, Paris. Unusual sheer mesh inserts on raglan lines with large padded round shoulders. 1980s France. Length...

Chic 1980s DIANE FREIS purple flower and jewel printed long sleeve midi dress ! Features a beautiful purple background color with flowers ( maybe hibiscus ) in pink, with jewel print...

1980s Huey Waltzer for Darcy black and white cocktail dress featuring a fitted and layered bodice with black panels layered over the white bust line. Along the double bust line is an...

Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza. The faux pockets are trimmed wi...

Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust 32", waist 26". Size 4

Beautiful early 80s HOLLY’S HARP peach tiered long sleeve silk dress ! Signature Harp style with shoulder pads and rosette at center bust. Sleeve cuffs have button closure. Wonderful warm colors of green, yellow and purple abstracts...

Chic vintage 1980s strapless little black dress by Lanvin. Asymmetric button detail and flouncy peplum detail. Medium weight ribbed cotton fabric. Details: Fully Lined in Cotton B...

This is a black one shoulder cocktail dress bt Valentino, from the 1980's. The dress has a wrapped front layer and gathers at the armhole. : Size 10

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress. Rayon main fabric and tulle petticoat ( to keep the volume of the skirt) Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Boned. SIZE 6 US / S

Amazing late 80s SAKS 5th AVENUE fully sequined colorful graffiti print silk dress ! Features a body hugging fit, with cut-out details on the back. Hidden zipper up the back with hoo...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. Silk lace, satin and wool are used for this outfit. Easy separates include a silk satin T shirt with lace inserts, a dirndl and a bolero in quilted mohair and satin. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered wool challis dirndl with deep lavender lace...

Chic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY original Bathsheba Collection—So rare to find! Navy blue velvet open-back flower print mid dress! Features puff sleeves that ad...

Vintage Romeo Gigli c.1980's black wool knit sheath dress. Extra long sleeves. Drop shoulder. Built up neckline with low cut jagged "sawtooth" detail. Slip-on style. Unlined. Marked ...

Product Details: Janice Wainwright Printed Panel Silk Dress - Turn Up Sleeve Detail - Front & Back Split Detail - Black Piping Details Throughout - Batwing Sleeve Detail Label: Janic...

Carolyne Roehm 1980's Black Velvet Dress with Olive Ruffle Bottom - 4. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. It is short sleeved and has side ruching with rhinestone buttons ...

This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems to have every shade of every color under the rainbow set against a black background...

Beautiful 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE black and silver silk and lace dress ! Fit n’ flare style with tailored bodice and full forgiving skirt. Couture quality with a sheer silk chiffon lini...

Beautiful mid 80s vintage VICTOR COSTA royal blue strapless dress ! Features hundreds of blu feather at the bust. Ruching detail at waist. Hidden ...

A striking two piece evening dress from Geoffrey Beene is done in a combination of black wool jersey and black satin. The center part of the ...

Asymmetrical black cocktail dress draped on one shoulder. Draped on the left hips as well with an asymmetrical panel. SIZE 12

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned. Zip, bow and snap in the middle back. Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition: 60% nylon, 40% polyester. SIZE M

Well documented, this is an absolutely classic and desirable piece of Yves Saint Laurent evening wear dating from 1978-1983. The designer revisited this look several times during the 70s and 80s and we feel that this is quite possibly an early 80s piece. In a beautiful deep purple hue of silk taffeta, this set has some lavish design details and very generous amounts of fabric in the ruffle collar and deep cuffs. The floor length skirt is full and has an unusual asymmetric ruffle flounce so that no length is equal, juxtaposing the formal blouse element. These ensembles always look great tucked in or accompanied by an original YSL rope...

Vintage Pierre Cardin c.1980's black and ivory color-block wool cocktail dress. Long sleeve shift style. Crew neckline. Stylized curved princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Ce...

Chic vintage 80s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche black and white abstract flower print long sleeve silk crepe dress ! Features a tailored bod...

Marc Bouwer Glamour Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress designed for 80's club hopping. A large jeweled studded flounce is gathered from neckline with a matching jeweled ruffle at...

In addition to other signature design details, the camellia flower is another symbol of Chanel. Supposedly her favorite flower, some say due to being given a bouquet by a lover while...

Fabulous early 80s HOLLY’S HARP silk chiffon flapper style dress ! Navy blue, with shades of red, purple, green and yellow throughout. Simply slips over the head. Attached caplet dra...

Black cocktail dress with white Polka dots and transparent sequin. No fabric tag composition but the main fabric is probably rayon, acetate lining and tulle petticoat. Boned. Zip an...

Fuschia heavy ply silk crepe strapless mini by Anne Klein. Clean and simple with dramatic draped bias bow on back. Side zip entry with built in interior bustier.
Size 6 US