1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s or early 1990s Guy Laroche cotton shirtwaister dress that features a crossover sweetheart neckline with gently puffed sleeves. I really love the print on the gathered skirt whi...

Amazing 1980s DIANE FREIS novelty heart paisley psychedelic print dress ! Black tassel ties at center don’t neck. Simply slips over the head and st...

Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and reflect light, while the hollow gold balls at each flower's center create evening-worthy shimmer. This single garment has the power to elevate the humblest outfit and would be a perfect travel or resort piece; it could even be worn as a bathing suit cover up! Collarless sheer beaded kaftan...

Beautiful vintage MARY MCFADDEN 3-Dimensional caftan / kaftan! Vibrant purple color, with oversized pink roses printed throughout. Slit up one side of the hem. Looks great alone, or ...

Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy straight cut with large shoulder pads with ruffle trimmed plack...

A fabulous red silk dress with black dots by French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It has a double breasted wrap style closing with round black buttons and bound buttonholes and fabu...

A wonderful vintage work to dinner dress. The top part is in a sheer silk chiffon decorated with pearls and lace. It has a mandarin collar and pleats on t...

A headturning cocktail dress by Frank Usher. The dress is covered in orange and gold lace, with a wide frill at the hem.It has a v neckline and backline and central back zip.

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...

Stunning vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout. Flattering ruched boned bodice offers plen...

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)

1980S Blue & White Cotton Tropical Floral Print Kaftan

Beautiful vintage 80s GALANOS silk dress! Features roses / flowers in vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green, black and white. Hidden zipper up the...

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 ...

Mary McFadden's cafe and black pleated cocktail dress with large gathered sleeves and a jet embellished "harness" which wraps around the shoulders. Extra long sleeves pool at wrists...

Avant Garde 80s HOLLY'S HARP vintage flapper style (with a twist) silk dress! Features a black and white abstract print with purple / fuchsia flowers p...

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...

Chic late 80s VICTOR COSTA black and yellow Avant Garde strapless cotton cocktail dress! Features a fitted boned bodice that is lined in canary yellow. Forgiving skirt features a lar...

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

Magnificent vintage MARY MCFADDEN for I. Magnin caftan / kaftan !!! Features a wild print of florals, mixed with a leopard print. Slit up one side of the hem. Perfect by itself, or b...

Top is sheer. Skirt has a double layer, sleeves are sheer and slightly fluted. Marked 12 on the sleeve, but dress fits a size 6-8.

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...

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

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...

Absolutely beautiful vintage Victoria Royal Ltd. dress! This stunning dress looks absolutely AMAZING on! Contrasting black and white stripes, with a...

Incredible vintage 1980s NORMA WALTERS black, white and yellow abstract drop waist silk maxi dress! Features a billow fit dolman sleeve blosue, with elas...

Stunning vintage Victoria Royal Ltd. heavily beaded dress!!! Red and green beading on the bodice make for a fantastic holiday dress! Beautiful drape...

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...

Grey wool and angora knit dress with beads and leather patches ( with python pattern) Knit composition: 70% wool, 20% angora, 10% nylon. Shoulder-pads. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M

A wonderfully made vintage couture cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress is made of black silk on the outside, with an internal b...

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...

Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffetas bow and ruffles.Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Nude color polyester lining. SIZE M

Iconic Geoffrey Beene Satin Angel Wing Jersey Dress. Black wool jersey sheath with applied topstitched satin wings trimmed in antique gold lame trim. Simple easy shape with design th...

Black Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL from the 1980's. Off the shoulder banded neckline with deep cut outs on front and back. Silk blend stre...

Rare and so chic 1980s EGON VON FURSTENBERG black and gray / white abstract print double breasted long sleeve sweater dress ! Egon Von Furstenberg was a French prince whom married Di...

In 1987, the New York Times described Victor Costa as “widely recognized as a significant contributor to the current vogue for flamboyant, super-feminine dresses...

Amazing and RARE! Vintage mid 1980s Adam Beall dress! Black silk , with red silk peek-a-boo bits at back skirt, and hem. Avant Garde shape, that is extremely flattering! Beall was a ...

Lavender silk chiffon beaded evening dress by Oscar de la Renta. Fabric has an all over devoree leopard print with white iridescent beading at the neckline and along the waistband. F...

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...

Adolfo 1980’s Black Wool Knit Rhinestone Embellished Dress- Size 6 This 1980’s fantastic Adolfo creation is in a black wool knit, Bateau ...

Black silk and sequin ( composition : acétate) evening dress with sequin cape. Lining composition: rayon. The skirt is wrapped. The cape has a black satin...

A chic beaded evening dress in an attractive blue/purple colour. The dress is in silk with a scoop neckline with bead detail at waist leval. It has an 11 '' slit on either side.

80s Helga for Elizabeth Arden Printed Silk Chartreuse Dress. Original belt included. Front pleat down center front and ruching detail.

Refined and architectural, this vintage Valentino cocktail dress blends sensuality and structure in a timeless silhouette. Dating from the late 1980s to early 1990s, the piece featur...

BEYOND amazing Emmanuelle Khanh black pleated wool long sleeve gown from the 1980's. Eye is drawn to the stunning hand sewn paisley pattern embroidery and beading. Embroidery and bea...

Yves Saint Laurent silk crepe de chine leopard print dress. On the front, there is a 'off-centered front fold-over slit (17 1/2 inches;) 3 3/4 inches; wide over flap. Back center zip...

White jersey cocktail dress with beaded neckline edge and back. The beaded part is padded. Shoulder-pads. No fabric composition but probably mix of wo...

A wonderful vintage dress by Donald Campbell, in a blue, gold and rust coloured fabric . The dress is sleeveless, with a v neckline and a central back zip.

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...

A great vintage gown in black and purple by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a v neckline with a purple pleated over skirt.- front and back. The dress has a 14 1/2 " slit at the back.

This Mary McFadden Vintage Purple Pleated Dress is an iconic piece that embodies the designer’s signature blend of Grecian-inspired elegance and modern luxury. Crafted in a rich, roy...

Quintessential 1980s aesthetic defines this outfit from Louis Feraud, its brightly colored print bustier dominated by gambling motifs appliquéd and embroidered on a red satin ground...

Photographed by Richard Avedon for the Spring-Summer 1987 ADV campaign (see picture 2), this rare 80's Gianni Versace dress has still its original tag attached together with its reta...

Leonard of Paris lovely and elegant powder-tangerine with floral-print has a center-back zipper which measures 20 inches and hand-sewn. The length ...

A pretty and easy to wear silk dress by Pallant.T he dress is marked a size M and has a v neckline with double layer at the top , an elasticated waist, and peplum detail . The dress ...

Gianni Versace circa mid 80's shaped black linen dress with vibrant yellow insert detail on capped sleeve. In crisp like new condition. Fitted through the waist, sleek shoulder lines...

This is a gorgeous and flowy gown from Japanese designer Hanae Mori. It is made of 100% silk chiffon with a silk lining. The sleeves are an open bell shape ...

Circa 1980 France Romantic blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Boutique under the direction of Marc Bohan and dating from the 1980s. Translucent s...

Vintage Hall Ludlow Red Jersey Halter Dress with large bow. Scoop low back. Dress comes with shawl. Perfect for studio 54 party. Fit Small to Medium

In great shape, lined in silk, some loose beads here and there but over all very good. 1980S Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cock...