1960s Estevez Black Lace Cocktail Party Dress
By Estevez
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Estevez Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Pink Silk strap. Size: Small ( 0/2) Measurement: Bust: 32/ Waist: 27” / Hip:
1960s Estevez Black Lace Cocktail Party Dress
By Estevez
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Estevez Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Pink Silk strap. Size: Small ( 0/2) Measurement: Bust: 32/ Waist: 27” / Hip:
COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage couture c.1960's turquoise blue metallic tinsel party dress.
Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceil Chapman sweet and sexy little black dress with all over beading, circa early 1960's Scoop neck and back detail with a classic wiggle silhouette. Sophisticated Old Hollywood glam...
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
James Galanos was a design icon in the word of fashion throughout the late 20th century. His designs conveyed a sense of status, elegance, and ease. Of his exceptionally well-balance...
Nude Lace Lampshade Funnel Skirt Cocktail Party Dress – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A cocktail dress that stands apart not only for its nude hue but also for its architectural silhouette, this piece radiates mid-century chic. It reminds us of vintage beauty parlor ...
1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
1960's Huge Sequins Bodice Chiffon Cocktail Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a gorgeous 1960s party dress. It is a spaghetti strap style dress with a low back neckline and embroidered satin flowers with large black penny sequins.
1960s Orange & White Sequined Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Orange & White Sequined Party Dress. B 30 W 30 H 30 L 35
VINTAGE 1960'S SEA FOAM CHIFFON SEQUIN PARTY WEDDING DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a beautiful dress made of sea foam chiffon. The bodice is is beautifully beaded with beads and iridescent sequins. There is a bow at the natural waist,fully lined with a meta...
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VINTAGE 1960s BLACK CHIFFON COWL PARTY DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a fabulous 1960s dress. IT has a slight cowl at the boat neckline. It has a full skirt that is accented by small pleats at the natural waistline, adding fullness and a sense...
1960s MOD BLACK COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS w RHINESTONE BUCKLE
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a little black dress from the 1960s. Made of black crepe, the empire bodice is vertically pleated and accented by a rhinestone buckle at the high waist. Simple A line skirt. ...
1960s Arnold Scaasi Monochrome Daisy Embroidered Party Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fun and flirty cocktail dress from Arnold Scaasi. Black and white daisies are embroidered on tulle net throughout the dress. Waist is cinched with a black satin bow belt (sewn on a...
1960’s Oscar de la Renta for Elizabeth Arden Silk Taffeta Floral Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
This fabulous 1960s party dress by Elizabeth Arden is likely to have been designed by Oscar de la Renta whilst he was the Head Designer in 1961-63.
1960s White Malcolm Starr Beaded Mini Party Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic 60s Malcolm Starr embellished beaded mini cocktail dress. Dress has pockets. Size: small Bust: 31 inches/ Waist: 30 inches/ Hip: 32 inches/ Dress length: 35 inches
A vintage 1960s cream silver beaded music note A line shift party dress
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1960s cream silver beaded music note A line shift party dress fully sequin front and back, zip up the back measurements taken flat in inches bust - 17 waist - 15 leng...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolor Print Boned Strapless Silk Mini Party Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Emilio Pucci silk strapless mini dress. Pink, green, purple, and ivory op art signature print. Decorative border detail at neckline and hem. Gather pleated skirt. Bu...
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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 2-4)
Glam 1960's Mollie Parnis Metallic Gold & Copper Empire Waist Party Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cross your heart in an opulent way with this glamorous eyeful of a dress by Mollie Parnis. The empire waist dress is constructed with a vibrant sheer gold and copper lame fabric bac...
Vintage 1960s 60s Tiered Cut Out Eyelet Taffeta Black Lace Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage tiered eyelet lace party dress in medium weight taffeta. Spaghetti straps and scalloped edges.
Vintage 1960s 60s Blue Satin Full Sweep Party Dress with Bow
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous saturated blue party dress with a front bow detail and 3/4 length sleeves. Details: Unlined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Color: Blue Fab...
1960s Watercolor Floral Silk Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 1960's party dress is made from vividly colored watercolor floral print silk.
1960's Teal Traina Spangled Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, circa 1960's party dress from Teal Traina is densely embroidered with textural blossom shaped iridescent black sequins.
1960s Pink & Black Polka Dot Organza Ferdinando Sarmi Dress
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1960s party dress in a pink and black tone on tone stripe with a large polka dot pattern.
1960's Geoffrey Beene Babydoll Party Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking 1960's cocktail dress from Geoffrey Beene. Navy blue silk with off-white satin detail. V-neck. Wide Peter Pan collar. Sleeveless. Fitted bodice. A-line skirt. Center ...
1960's Yellow Ruched Silk-Chiffon Sequin Rhinestone Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1960's lemon-yellow designer silk-chiffon goddess tea-gown is a perfect statement dress. The flattering bodice is a heavily-ruched low-cut boned plunge. Hundreds of...
1960's Watercolor Floral-Garden Print Silk-Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1960's watercolor custom-made cocktail dress,the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-coutur...
1960's Lillie Rubin Polka-Dot Black Beaded Velvet Party Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flirty 1960's "Lillie Rubin" black polka-dot print silk-velvet tea-gown is a perfect statement dress.
1960s Artisanal Floral Party Dress
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Mouth-watering floral party dress from the Sixties in yellow, pink and violet silk chiffon with frilly sleeves and asymmetrical skirt. Good conditions. Measurements: Height: 102 cm ...
1960s Coral Mr Blackwell Party Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a gorgeous, bright and vibrant little dress that can transition from day to night in a snap! Made by Mr Blackwell it is constructed of scarf grade silk that has been screened...
1960's Michael Novarese Orange Roses Rare Silk Full Party Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early Michael Novarese garments are incredible rare and hardly go up for sale. In this gorgeous 1960's orange-roses print jacquard-silk party dress,the detailed construction and meti...
Richard Tam 1960s Floral Silk Twill Party Dress
By Richard Tam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant and colorful party dress from Richard Tam features a bold striped silk twill in cerulean blue, lipstick red, emerald green and yellow ochre.
1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress
Located in Houston, TX
1960's Helen Bass California Kelly Green Party Dress, retailed by Garfinckel's Washington.
1960s Pauline Trigere Graphic Silk Party Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Lovely vintage 1960s Pauline Trigere graphic silk party dress. Adorable little piece!
1960's Teal Traina Tangerine Mod Chiffon Ruffle Cocktail Party Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Teal Traina produced beautiful evening wear starting in the 1950's. This vibrant tangerine-peach number is a perfect example of his genuine. The construction of this garment is amazi...
1960s Two-Piece Floral Metallic Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful silver metallic floral party dress from the 1960s. Ensemble is in two pieces, with the dress and a piece over the bodice.
1960's Jean Louis Black Fishnet-Lace Tiered Flapper-Fringe Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful mid 1960's little black cocktail dress is a perfect example of his genuis.
1960's Mr. Blackwell Ivory-Silk Beaded Rhinestone Shawl-Collar Mod Party Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 1960's ivory-white textured silk cocktail from the famous "Mr. Blackwell" label. To this show-stopper, he adds sparkling embellishments of blue jewels, rhinestones, sequins...
Sorelle Fontana Vintage Dress Blue Lamè Wool Cocktail Party 1960s
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Sorelle Fontana vintage 60s blue floral laminate dress. A rare museum dress in lamé, a typical fabric from the 60s. Lamé is a type of knitted fabric with thin strips of metallic fibe...
Tina Leser 1960's Metallic Brocade Mini Dress
By Tina Leser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Party perfect 1960's cocktail dress from American designer Tina Leser is done in a floral organza woven with gold metallic lamé spots.
1960s Malcolm Starr Cream Party Dress with Blush Paillettes
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Malcolm Starr Cream Party Dress with Blush Paillettes -Silver metallic geometric embroidery at neckline and hem -Clear iridescent and vibrant pink paillettes throughout -L...
Vintage 1960s Harvey Berin Green Floral Silk Velvet Party Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1960's dress * shimmery green satin * organza lining * stitched velvet green floral details * back zipper * by Harvey Berin condition | excellent fits like m...
1960's Crisp-White Beaded Pleated Chiffon Goddess Cocktail Dress
By Jack Bryan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1960's crisp-white party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture.
1960s Sophie of Saks Ombrè Rosy Pink Party Dress with Bows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning silk chiffon confection from Sophie of Saks. Done in varying shades of pink and accented by rich red velvet bows at the skirt.
Black Mini Dress Golden Crochet 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Black mini A-line party dress from 1960s. Golden crochet with charming colourful beads detail on collar and cuffs.
Bosand Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1960’s Alfred Bosand sleeveless party dress made of the finest scalloped chantilly lace which has a lace capelet-style overlay that is gathered from the neckline and falls t...
Party Dress Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni, Circa 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming ceramic table lamp features women in mod black-and-white cocktail dresses against a pink background. New antique-brass hardware features double standard-base sockets wi...
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1960s Tiered Lace Party Dress with Pink Piping
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s party dress with multi-rows of off-white lace from the top of the shoulders to the skirt hem.
1960s Nina Ricci Red Silk Gazar Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous early 1960s party dress in a red silk gazar. The bodice has a wide, scoop neckline with a blouson at the waist.
1960's Jean Louis Black Chantilly-Lace Tiered Strapless Cocktail Party Dress
By Jean Louis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful early 1960's little black cocktail dress is a perfect example of his genuis.
1960s Helen Bass Kelly Green Party Dress
Located in Houston, TX
1960's Helen Bass California Kelly Green Party Dress, retailed by Garfinckel's Washington.
1960's Emerald-Green Sequin Beaded Novelty Satin Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vivid emerald-green color and flawless hourglass silhouette, this Medos designer cocktail dress has the casual elegance the 1960's were known for. The fabric alone is unbeli...
Carven Vintage 1960s Black Faille & Taffeta Cocktail Party Evening Dress
By Carven
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Size: Unlabelled; measures roughly like a modern womens UK 8/ US 4. Please check measurements. Bust - 36” / 91cm Waist - 27” / 68cm Hips - Free Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 40” / 101cm...
Alice Edwards Vintage Turquoise & Gold Brocade Evening Party Column Dress 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A glamorous vintage maxi sleeveless evening / party dress from the 60s by quality British fashion designer, Alice Edwards. In a turquoise and gold brocade fabric with a white feather...
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Size: Unlabeled measures like a 6
Vintage 60s Brown & Gold Ikat Party Evening A Line Shift Cut Out Dress, 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning and rare vintage women's dress from the 60s. In a synthetic woven fabric that gives great structure, and has an Ikat style pattern woven throughout. The sleeveless armhole...
$550
Size: 4 fits like at 2-small 4
Valentino Boutique Early 1960s Green & Cream Wool Tweed Skirt Suit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Boutique early 1960s wool tweed skirt suit, a nod to Christian Dior's Bar suit. Done in a moss green & cream dog tooth check, the jacket & skirt are trimmed in coordinating...
$295Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...
Sybil Connolly Couture Green Pleated Linen Maxi Dress, 1960s
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is revered for her high caliber designs and artisanal technique. A raving success since her first fashion show in 1953 which lan...
$725
Size: none; comparable to size M
Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Tucson, AZ
Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fabric, dusting of rhinestone...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$500
Size: none; comparable to size S
Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham and floral print. Two dresses in one, the cap sleeves are fully detachable and conv...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
1990s Armani Black Velvet Chenille Evening Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Giorgio Armani early 1990s black velvet chenille evening jacket with zip up the front and snaps hidden behind a placket. The jacket has a unique sewing technique that mimic...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.