1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black velvet cocktail dress with flowers appliqué on both side. See-through on the side with chiffon. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE 36 / S

- 80s Style black jersey long dress. The brand name is Tadashi - Featuring ten gold hardware rhinestones cross throughout the sleeves. - Split on the bottom left side on the fron...

Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s. Made from what we believe is silk velvet (no content tag), this piece features a scu...

Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Black Blazer Dress with Embellishments. Lagerfeld's time at Fendi is forever revered; his innovation left an indelible mark. This classic & sophisticated blaz...

This rich, deep green vintage Richilene evening gown is covered in finely embroidered beads and sparkling sequins and it comes with a matching silk beaded shawl...

This Carolina Herrera 1980s gown is a true embodiment of extravagance and glamour. Caroline Herrara's designs carry the essence of elegance and luxury, making it onto various First L...

Style Officier black suede dress with gold metal buttons. Main fabric composition: Genuine leather. Rayon lining. Gold braid piping. Shoulder-pad. Snap closure on the front ( under ...

Black suede cocktail dress with metallic piping and silver metal studs. Rayon lining. Shoulder-pads. Cut-work Zip in the middle back. SIZE XS

Azzaro - Bustier and skirt set in silk taffeta embroidered with pearly beads and black sequins. The skirt features a high waist and a white tulle petticoat. No composition or size ta...

Extraordinarily beautiful and very sexy 1980s cocktail dress. The label was created by Haitian born American designer Fabrice Simon, who died tragically young from AIDS in 1998. He created evening dresses and cocktail attire for many celebrities including Shirley MacLaine, Cornelia Guest, Whitney Houston. Kathleen Turner and Elizabeth Taylor, to name just a few. Sadly after his death his place in fashion history was overlooked and his name has all but disappeared from the famous museum collections. Gun metal grey silk chiffon adorned with a hand beaded all over distorted diamond pattern. The bugle beads are silver and reflect/catch the light in the most stunning way. Spaghetti straps with a v neckline and a zig zag hem. Unlined. Fits like a US size 4. Gorgeous for a cocktail party or a wedding - would be very fun as a bridal rehearsal dinner or after party dress...

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Bustier off shoulder tulle mini dress or can be worn as a top. Dress/ Top has three layers of tulle. Lace up at the...

Silk zebra print cocktail dress with collar and cuffs ruffles. Bow tie around the neck. Split on both side on the bottom. Shoulder-pads. 1 extra button provided. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)

Night blue officier style leather dress. Rayon lining. Large shoulder-pads. Gold metal " military" style snap. Cut-work. Gold piping. SIZE XS

This early 80's Scherrer haute couture dress could be a fabulous option for a bride-to-be. Made from delicate off-white lace which is underpinned with a refined color matching silk-c...

A simply stunning and well-documented Oscar de la Renta black sheer chiffon and pale pink silk gown dating back to his 1986 spring/summer collectio...

- Patricia Lester - 1980s - Devoré - Rainbow Degradé Dye - Greens, Browns, Purples - Maxi Length Gown - Mermaid Hem - Velvet Covered Buttons - Made in Wales, United Kingdom - Sold by...

Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Sheer bodice with thousands of hand-sewn silver and gold sequins and beads strategically placed to cover the bust....

This incredibly rare 2pc evening gown was made by Valentino for the 1989 Spring/Summer collection, and featured on page 204 of the book, Valentino, Thirty Years of Magic, published b...

Red satin sleeveless cocktail dress with see-through lace back and cape effect . No fabric tag composition but probably silk satin . One side is shiny ( the dress) and the other sid...

Very unique Krizia strapless gown from the 1980s made for Chez Catherine. The dark navy lurex and nylon blend fabric has a treated crinkle texture resembling a trash bag. The dress i...

AZZARO - Short-sleeved golden jersey dress ornamented with tiny golden chains. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 45 c...

This dreamy vintage off-the-shoulder ballgown is a princess moment brought to life, in the sweetest shade of cotton candy pink. The stunning corseted bodice (with boned interior) is ...

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 headturning vintage kimono, with a multicolour floral basket design. The kimono has orange colour at the hem, and gold details around the petals. Meas...

This timeless vintage little black party dress was made by David Hayes in the late 1980s/early 1990s. David Hayes was a Los Angeles designer very active during the 80s and 90s who fa...

Louis Feraud blue silk damask strapless bodice with tiered poof skirt, evening gown with train from the 1980s. This gorgeous dress has a fitted boned bodice of blue figured silk da...

Take a look at this special Haute Couture dress from Chanel 1988 Fall/Winter collection by Karl Lagerfeld. This timeless Parisian red dress is gracefully embellished with gold matela...

Black lace and tulle plumetis cocktail dress with black satin belt. No fabric tag. Boned bustier under the tulle. Zip in the middle back. Off-white acetate lining. Differents lays of...

Vintage eggplant wool long sleeve dress by Hanae Mori. Circa 1980s. V-neck. Gathering at side waist. Zip closure at back. 33" bust, 28" waist, 39" length, 16.5" shoulder width.

Asymmetrical black and white bustier evening dress. No fabric tag but both fabric seems to be cotton ( the white one has a stripes tone on tone pattern) Black lining probably acetate...

Timeless Lanvin black satin strapless cocktail dress from the 1980s. The sweetheart neckline and upper bodice are trimmed with a cream rope detail that accentuates the natural curve ...

Bellville Sasoon black and pink strapless evening gown from the 1980s. The asymmetrical gown is half diagonally striped silk and half black velvet with a large black velvet bow and c...

Fun and flirty 1980s Valentino black and white polka dotted strapless cocktail dress. the Top of the dress has a wide folded panel, is nipped in at the waist and the skirt is fitted ...

This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo inspired strapless dress is in a luxurious black satin, with a collar along the strapless bustline. The dress has beautiful domed rhinestone buttons down the front for closure, and a fitted built-in corset in the bodice. We love that there are slanted front, deep pockets with large flaps. You can wear the dress fully buttoned or unbuttoned halfway up as shown as it was featured in red in the ad campaign. (Original ad not included). Yves Saint Laurent often incorporated elemen...

Black Suede and leather backless cocktail dress. Cut-work. Main fabric composition: genuine leather/ suede. Lining: Rayon. Zip middle back and snap behind the neck. Split middle bac...

Flora Kung's puff sleeve silk sailor dress in silk shantung. Tied bow is detachable and can be used as belt. Puff sleeves and sleeve pads. Check out her newly revamped FloraKungOffic...

Jaw dropping YSL Rive Gauche Fall 1987 Runway Dress. Stunning and sexy, this little dress encapsulates a time period where more is more! The beautiful navy blue sequins throughout the dress pick up light with movement and the off the shoulder ruffle detail adds a fun element to the look. Slightly sheer, the dress can be worn with black undergarments for an eye-catching look or with a strapless slip for a more conservative approach. This is a favorite in the Vintage Grace...

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Dress This dress is constructed from silk jersey printed with a orange, dark chocolate, light chocolate and mustard multi-coloured weave-like ethnic pattern. Ten small Leonard signatures are also printed onto the dress. The jersey is light and fluid and hangs loosely...

Valentino silk dots dress featuring mousseline silk with 2 dots print sizes, a full silk lining, elasticated sleeves cuffs, side zip opening with small snaps, a separated belt Sepera...

80-s Bob Mackie Beaded Bolero Dress Details: Color: Black/Gold Size 6 Bodice: 100% Nylon Bottom : 66% Acetate, 34% Rayon Condition: Excellent

Chanel Haute Couture long skirt in silk chiffon, pleated to the knee, closed with a zip and hook. No composition or size label (Haute Couture requires) but the measurements indicate ...

Dior -(Made in France) Haute Couture dress in white canvas with dots. Organza flower applications. No size label or composition, it corresponds to a size 36FR. Additional informatio...

Presenting a fabulous black knit Alaia halterneck dress. From the Spring/Summer 1986 collection, this meticulously tailored dress accentuates the body...

This 1980s Italian haute couture / alta moda design from Andre Laug appears to be the runway worn dress as it features some additional sewn-in tabs that indicate a collection and design number. The entirely sequined gown is unusual and we would described the tones as an artist's colour palette in that each sequin is printed in orange, yellow, green blue, black and white. The sequins slightly overlay each other like fish scales. From a distance, the sequins collude to give an almost impressionistic or pointillism look and it reminds us of the work of Georges Seurat. It has an asymmetrical neckline and the bodice has been darted with ruching the opposite side to the shoulder strap. It is a full-length sheath style that fastens to the rear with the original centre back zip and a hook and eye. It's an old runway size so best fit for a present-day UK 10 or US 6. It is backed onto an Eau de Nil silk satin and the dress is fully lined in quality acetate. It's in excellent vintage condition. There is just the tiniest amount of sequin loss very close to one side seam. If desired, there is a multitude of sequins in the hem that could be used as replacements however it is virtually unnoticeable. NOTES ON DESIGNER: André Laug was a chic but conservative designer renowned for his impeccable and timeless tailoring. His catwalk shows are remembered for his beautifully tailored, comfortable daywear and classic, elegant eveningwear. At the beginning of his career in the 1960s he designed for Nina Ricci and Courreges in Paris. After branching out on his own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in Rome from the 1970s until his death in 1984. Among his A-list clients were Audrey Hepburn, American First Ladies Jackie Kennedy and Barbara Bush...

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...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black asymmetric dress in velvet and faille. Fall-Winter 1988-1989 collection. Size 40FR Additional inf...

1980s Michel Klein Blue velvet dress with crossed V-neck and full skirt, long sleeves. Knee length. Button closure on the front. Size IT : 40 Size USA: 6 MEASURES Waist: 68 cm Len...

1980s Dimitri Kritsas long black dress with wide shawl neckline and low cut back. Rounded high slit in front with fitted long sleeves. Evening dress Size: M Waist: 88 cm Length: 14...

Azzaro - (Made in France) Strapless silk jersey dress. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 32 cm, Length: 120 cm Condition: Very good condition...

Black chiffon and velvet cocktail dress with bow on the middle back. 1 hook&eye in the middle back on the top. Zip in the middle back and drape on the bottom. Bow on the top of the z...

Azzaro (Made in France) Silk dress embroidered with beads and sequins. No composition or size tags, fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 36 cm (14.17 in), W...

The perfect black dress from Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1988 collection . Azzedine Alaïa gained his reputation by creating sleek dresses that hug the body, this dress is the ideal example...

Louis Féraud - (Made in France) Strapless Haute Couture dress in silk taffeta, tulle and rhinestones. No size or composition label, it fits a 34FR. Additional information: Dimensio...

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers at wrists. Fully lined bodice. Zips up the back.

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"...

Louis Féraud -Haute Couture silk dress made by the workshops Jean-Guy Vermont. Embroidery by Louis Feraud. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. Fall/W...

- Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cocktail Dress - Yves Saint Laurent era - From the Autumn/Winter 1988 runway collection (shown in red colourway) - Gorgeous weighty satin - Mini lengt...

Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding sheath dress with thin straps. Embroidered with black sequins and silver beads on ...