Evelyn Byrnes Vintage 1970s 70s Long Black Sequin Maxi Dress
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black sequin maxi dress by Evelyn Byrnes. Sheer sleeves with zip up cuffs. Details: Partially Lined Hand Sewn Black Sequins Sheer Sleeves Rear Zip Closure Marked Si...
1970s Black and Silver Sequined Geometric Jersey Vintage 70s Disco Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Disco chic 1970s black and silver jersey maxi dress! Features silver sequins at the bust in geometric shapes. Stretch jersey is lightweight and comfortable. Hidden zipper up th eback...
Stunning Richilene New York Handmade Vintage Dress Jakcet Beaded Sequin 70s
By Richilene NY
Located in Berlin, BE
An amazing piece of art! 1970s glam handmade two piece set of dress + cropped jacket. This is so increrdible just to look at <3 A beautiful midi pink layered chiffon dress with s...
Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip closure at the cuffs. Rear zip and hook closure. Partially lined. By Richilene. This ...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin, Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Bust: 36 to 38 inches Waist: 28 to 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder se...
1970s Lillie Rubin Black Silk Sequin Belted Vintage 70s Sleeveless Evening Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 70s LILLIE RUBIN black silk fully sequined sleeveless gown!
1970s Sequined Black + Brown + Silver Vintage 70s Knit Sexy Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined sleeveless full length knit dress! Features thousands of hand sewn black, brown and silver sequins throughout. Flattering zig-zag pattern on the front and b...
1970s Royal Blue Fully Sequin Dolman Sleeves Vintage 70s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s royal blue fully sequined gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. Peek-a-boo back with hidden zipper and hook-and-eye closures. Rhinestone buttons ...
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
Late 1970s Bob Mackie Rare Sequin + Ribbons Vintage 70s Strapless Silk Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic rare late 1970s BOB MACKIE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back bodice. Abstract stripe prints. Chic si...
$1,387Sale Price|26% Off
Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...
Alfred Bosand 1970s Vintage Purple / Lavender Sequin Silk + Lace 70s Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Alfred Bosand strapless gown! Bodice is boned, with lace over silk, with hundreds of sequins hand encrusted throughout. Chic lace ruffle at bust. POCKETS ...
Emma Domb 1970s Gold Metallic Jersey Grecian Style Sequined Vintage 70s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 1970s EMMA DOMB gold metallic jersey Grecian inspired gown! Features a tailored bodice with sequin encrusted braided details around the neck and at waist. Full knife p...
1970s Fully Sequined One Shoulder Sexy Ombre Aqua Silver Vintage 70s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...
70s Malcolm Starr Multi Colored Sequin Full Length Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
70s Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr full length dress.
70's Palazzo Pant Sequin Dress by Roger Milot for Fred Perlberg Saks Fifth Ave
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roger Milot Fred Perlberg 1970's Palazzo Pant Sequin Dress for Saks Fifth Avenue This is outstanding , I love it. Size S Bust 35" Waist 26" Hips 42" Length 57" Inseam 22" Excellen...
70s Ruben Panis Super Sexy Ombre Sequin Halter Neck Gown
By Ruben Panis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70s glam to the max. Ruben Panis - master of High Glam created this ombre sequin dream. In tones from pale pink to magenta and fully lined yet sheer. Hooks at neck and zips up back. ...
1970s BILL BLASS Red Purple and Brown Sequin V Neck Halter 70s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage 70s BILL BLASS Red, Purple and stone brown clea sequin V neck Halter gown with exposed bare back. Perfect for holiday event. Judith Lieber Star belt available for purcha...
Bob Mackie Slinky 70s Sequin Fuchsia and Black Strapless Column
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastically sexy, slinky strapless 70s Bob Mackie column dress with "Butterfly" neckline and fuchsia and black floral print covered entirely with sequins.
Mollie Parnis 70s Lurex Knit Sequin Gown w/ Deep "V" Back
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 70s era Mollie Parnis Boutique lurex knit and sequin maxi gown with deep "V" back. Zips in back.
70s HALSTON black sequin dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Halston loved shine! This sleeveless, knit, sequined dress has a straight cut and a zipper neckline. Almost wet look, this is an elegantly simple gown. Zipper extends 19" down from t...
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Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein Vintage 70s Graphic Op Art Sequin Maxi Dress
By Marcel Fenez, Roland Klein
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic 1970's black and white graphic printed maxi dress with a clear sequin overlay bodice, pleated skirt and full poet sleeves. Drop waistline leaves room to pair with your favorit...
Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Vintage 70's Sequin Asian Print Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr Maxi Dress in printed jersey knit and clear iridescent sequins. Stunning Asian-inspired print, long sleeves, and rear zip closure. Fully lined...
Exceptional Joy Stevens 1970s Black Sequin and Fringe Vintage 70s Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage JOY STEVENS black sequin and fringed cocktail dress! Wonderfully crafted dress hugs the body in all the right places, and is truly a flattering bombshell fit! Thin...
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Size: Small - Medium/Large
Vintage Lillie Rubin Green + Silver Sequins Sexy 1970s 70s Disco Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Lillie Rubin sequin dress!!! Green and silver sequins in vertical stripes throughout the entire gown. Black silk underlay, with matching spaghetti straps. Hidden zipper ...
Amazing 1970s 70s Chocolate Brown Sequined Open - Back Knit Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s chocolate brown sequined dress, and silk metallic sash! Features all-over hand-sewn sequins! Sexy open back, with hook-and-eye closures at back neck. Super comfortab...
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Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Adele Simpson Early 70s Vintage Snakeskin / Python Print Sequin Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
To die for early 1970s Adele Simpson snake print sequin dress! Chic animal print, with thousands of iridescent sequins?!? Yes, please!!! Keyhole neck, with collar (Can also be left o...
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Size: Small - Medium
Beautiful 70s Vintage Allover Sequin Long Sleeve Flower Belted Full Length Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s long sleeve iridescent full length fully sequined watercolor floral silk dress. Features a wonderful Allover flower print with thousands of hand-sewn iridesce...
Vintage 70s Lillie Rubin Firework Pale Pink Silk Bead Sequin Asymmetrical Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous LILLIE RUBIN light pale pink silk chiffon beaded, sequined and pearl encrusted asymmetrical gown! Though no Halston, the Lillie Rubin boutique in Beverly Hills carried his p...
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Chiffon and Lace Sequined Boho 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage BILL BLASS 1970s black boho evening dress! Features semi sheer dolman sleeves, with chantily lace trim. Matching lace trims the collar and down the cente...
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Size: Medium / Large
Mollie Parnis 1970s Leopard Cheetah Print Sequined Vintage 70s Cotton Midi Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 70s MOLLIE PARNIS leopard / cheetah print sequined midi dress!
1970s Royal Blue Sequin Sexy Cut - Out Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1970s royal blue fully sequined silk dress! Features multiple cut-outs above the bust, and at each shoulder. Flattering open back reveals just the right amount of skin. ...
1970s Ellen Warren Bronze Sequined Vintage Knit 70s Disco Dress w/ Plunging Back
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage ELLEN WARREN for DAVID HOWARD 70s bronze knit sequin dress! Channel your inner disco self in the stunning bodycon number!
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Size: Small - Small/Medium
1970s Samir Vintage Disco 70s Black Pink Sequin One Shoulder Color Block Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s disco Studio 54 vintage SAMIR sequined one shoulder dress! Allover black and pink sequins. Slightly raised hem on one side. Looks great alone, or belted. Definitely ...
Amazing Late 1970s Plus Size Kelly Green Sequined Vintage 70s Long Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1970s kelly green sequined and beaded long sleeve silk dress! Features a kelly green silk backdrop. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Vibrant colors o...
Bill Blass Evening Gown Ombre Metallic Emerald Sequins 70s Size 8
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This sparkling evening gown was designed by Bill Blass, most likely in the 1970s, and is made from literally thousands of metallic sequins. Designed with an ombre effect, the top por...
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Halston Hunter Forest Green Silk Chiffon Sequined Belted Vintage 70s Gown
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1970s HALSTON hunter / forest green silk chiffon belted full length evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn hunter green sequins throughout. Detachable sequin belt s...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Amazing 1970s Black Sequin Long Sleeve High Neck Vintage 70s Jersey Evening Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black sequin + jersey evening maxi dress! Features a fitted high neck bodice encrusted with hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins. Long tailored sleeves. Liquid jersey lo...
Halston 1970s Navy Blue Sequin One Shoulder Silk Jersey Vintage 70s Gown + Shawl
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1970s HALSTON navy blue sequin one shoulder silk jersey full length disco dress and shawl ensemble ! Thousands of hand sewn sequins throughout the entire gown and sha...
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Size: Medium / Large
1970s Mollie Parnis Pink Lurex Rose Gold Sequined Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Gown
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS pink lurex evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn rose gold sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Keyhole ope...
Vintage Neiman Marcus 70s Royal Blue Black Zebra Print ' Glitter ' Sequin Caftan
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and black zebra / animal print GLITTER caftan dress! Features an awesome zebra print, with 'glitter' dots scattered throughout. The ...
Halston Vintage 70's wrap dress woodgrain sequins
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Seductive VIntage 70's sequin dress from Halston. It is a wrap style, and will fit a sz 2-6.
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
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.