Valentino Black wool One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, 1980's size 8-10
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder p...
1980s Stanley Platos Martin Ross Size 10 Hearts Flowers Vintage 80s Dress
By Stanley Platos
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s STANLEY PLATOS / MARTIN ROSS abstract hearts and flower novelty print long sleeve silk dress !
Louis Feraud 1980s Size 10 Novelty Umbrella Print Short Sleeve Vintage Dress 80s
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress !
1980s Albert Nipon Size 10 Blue Silk Abstract Stiped Vintage 80s Belted Dress
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1980s ALBERT NIPON blue abstract striped print silk belted dress !
$633Sale Price|25% Off
Chic 1980s Silk Chiffon Size 8 / 10 Sunflower Print Turquoise Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 80s sunflower and hibiscus printed silk chiffon short sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a tiered ruffle skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clos...
1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress
By Morton Myles
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s MORTON MYLES pink / purple fortuny pleated long sleeve beaded and pearl dress! The perfect shade of somewhere between pink and purple! Fantastic amount of detai...
Vintage Adele Simpson I Magnin 1980s Size 10 Lipstick Red Linen Rayon 90s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s ADELE SIMPSON for I. MAGNIN lipstick red Linen (22%) and Rayon (78%) puff sleeve dress! Size 10, with a little leadway to fit a 12 as well. Red and gold buttons up t...
1980s A.J. Bari Lord & Taylor Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Lord & Taylor, A.J. Bari
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress ! This chic silk number was designed by AJ BARI for LORD AND TAYLOR ! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Size 44 / US 10 Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s KARL LAGERFELD navy + ivory silk chiffon sleeveless dress. Features a navy body with semi sheer ivory above the bust. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye c...
1980s Geoffrey Beene Size 8 10 Avant Garde Black Purple Sequin Lace Silk Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage late 80s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk, lace and purple sequin cocktail dress! Features statement worthy strong shoulder with shoulder pads that could easily be remov...
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center back zipper closure, with interior boning and an off the shoulder design. Scalloped ed...
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Black Lace Cut - Out Size 44 / 10 12 Vintage Dress + Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 80s vintage KARL LAGERFELD black lightweight wool and French lace cut-out sleeveless dress and jacket ! Features a tailored bodice with sheer lace cut-out detail at the center b...
Carolina Herrera 1980s Silk Dress Size 10.
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carolina Herrera 1980s red orange raw silk dress is a size 10. Ladies please grab your trusted tape measure so you can properly measure your bust, waist & hips to make certain Mrs.H...
Nicole Miller 1980s Cotton Aesthetic Design Dress Size 10.
By Nicole Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nicole Miller 1980s black cotton abstract print aesthetic design dress is labeled a size 12 but fits like a modern USA size 10.
Pierre Cardin 1980s Bow Pattern Evening Dress Size 10.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre Cardin 1980s white background with black & grey squiggle lines and bow pattern stretch evening dress is labeled size 10.
Louis Feraud silk navy with polka dot dress size 10, 1980s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dress is lined. Original size 12 but fits more like a modern size 10 ( Please see & use measurements ).
Pierre Balmain 1980s Button Down Shirt Dress with Belt Size 8 / 10.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre Balmain 1980s grey with abstract print button up long sleeve shirt dress with belt is a size 12 but fits like a modern USA size 8 / 10.
Ungaro Floral Dress With Pockets Size 10.
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ungaro ter 1980s floral dress size 10 / 44 with pockets & tie scarf.
ODICINI COUTURE 1980's Heavily Embellished Gown with Full Skirt Size 10
By Odicini Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Odicini Couture gown features a heavily embellished bodice with full skirt. The gown has an off the shoulder style and sweetheart neckline. There is a center back zipper and s...
1987 Runway Chanel Black Sequin and Tulle Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Port Hope, ON
In the 1980s this dress was a size 10!
Vintage Valentino Size 10 Navy Blue 1980s Short Sleeve Nautical 80s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage 80s VALENTINO navy blue short sleeve Size 10 peplum nautical dress! Features a tailored bodice with a flattering peplum at waist and forgiving pencil skirt. ...
1980s Valentino Size 10 Black Beaded Feather Velvet + Silk Vintage 80s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s Valentino black velvet and silk satin long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored black velvet bodice with two large beaded feather shaped embellishments. Modesty f...
Vintage Hanae Mori Neiman Marcus Size 8 / 10 1980s Abstract Print 80s Silk Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1980s Japanese designer HANAE MORI for NEIMAN MARCUS abstract print long sleeve silk chiffon dress !
Gianni Versace for Genny 1980s Size 8 / 10 Hot Pink Linen Dress and Jacket Set
By Gianni Versace, Genny
Located in San Diego, CA
Shocking hot pink vintage late 80s GIANNI VERSACE for GENNY strapless linen dress and matching blazer jacket! Tailored strapless dress features flattering panels. Hidden zipper up th...
1980's Donna Morgan White Crochet Lace Dress Approx. Size UK8-10
Located in London, GB
Romantic and summery 1980's white crochet lace dress by Donna Morgan.
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Size: Approx Size 10
1980's Sweet Red and Violet Floral Print Pleated Lightweight Dress Size UK 10
Located in London, GB
Sweet 1980's summer dress features a vibrant pillar box red chiffon fabric printed with a subtle violet floral print.
ALBERT CAPRARO-1980s Lilac Net Formal, Size-10
By Albert Capraro
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic 1950s retro formal from the 1980s. The formal has a bustier bodice in pink taffeta covered in layers of pink and blue netting, shirred down the front, sides and back. It's ...
Bill Blass 1980s Maxi Cotton Dress Size 8 / 10.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass for I.Magnin 1980s white eyelet cotton top long prairie dress with pockets & belt is a size large but fits a size 8 / 10.
1980s Alaia Vintage Mustard Marigold Dress With a Full Skirt Size 10 French 42
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous full skirt cotton dress designed by Azzedine Alaia Paris and it is in excellent condition! This dress comes with shoulder pads that can be stitched in, or left out...
Gemma Kahng for Bergdorf Goodman Vintage 1980's Colorblock Dress
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gemma Kahng for Bergdorf Goodman Vintage 1980's Colorblock Dress. Pure wool. Size 10 Bust 36" Waist 32" Hips 42" Length 38" Excellent condition
Nina Ricci Vintage Strapless Polka Dot Taffeta & Linen Cocktail Party Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Nina Ricci Vintage Strapless Polka Dot Taffeta & Linen Cocktail Party Dress, 1980s Estimated Size: UK 8-10/ US 4-6/ EU 36-38.
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are th...
F/W 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Olive Green Silk Metal Embellished Runway Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Valentino Haute Couture gown from the Fall/Winter 2005 collection is cut in a floor-length silhouette in olive green silk satin with an internal corset. The halter neckline is f...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer &Pants Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji White 90s Grecian Dress w/ Rhinestones + Pearl
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrusted with an oversized pearl dangling f...
$224Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress
By Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Versace Iconic Sequins and Beads Multicolour Long Dress Unique and rare long multicolour dress totally made in italy in italian size range 40 Beads and sequins all over
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
$767Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
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
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