1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Jane Derby
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon.
1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Jane Derby
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon.
Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Bust: 16 inches Waist: 13.5 inches Hips: 18 inches Length: 28.5 inches...
Vintage 1920's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Bow Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. On a base of black silk chiffon and embellished with glass bea...
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Feraud Vintage Black Velvet Silk Dress Size FR 40, 1990s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Féraud black dress black velvet and silk dress totally made in germany in size fr 40, it 44
Versace Black Silk Mini Dress with Drawstrings & Plunging Neckline 2000'S
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Versace black silk day dress featuring a v-neckline with drawstrings, long sleeves with drawstrings, a back zipper, and an easy, sexy silh...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From the archives of Alexander McQueen, this rare 2003 runway-era dress is a masterclass in contrast—fusing sleek leather detailing with fluid jersey draping for a silhouette that’s ...
Bill Blass Spring 1991 Vintage Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Rare Vintage
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Bill Blass black silk and lace cocktail dress from the designer's celebrated Spring 1991 Ready-to-Wear collection, presented on the runway on October 29, 1990.
CHANEL Vintage 2008 Cruise Size S Black Silk Pleated Sleeveless Knee Length Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHANEL 2008 Cruise/Resort Collection cocktail dress in a black silk featuring a sleeveless style, pleated design, and back zipper closure with buttons.
Adele Simpson Vintage Black Velvet and Silk Evening Dress - circa 1980s
By Adele Simpson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adele Simpson Vintage Black Velvet and Silk Evening Dress - circa 1980s.
Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout.
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...
Tsumori Chisato Vintage Tree & Monkey Print Silk Halter Dress
By Tsumori Chisato
Located in London, GB
Tsumori Chisato Vintage Tree & Monkey Print Silk Halter Dress
Valentino Vintage 1990s Black and White Silk Ruched Op - Art Floral Halter Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 90s VALENTINO black and white silk and linen dress!
Vintage Genny Brown Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Black Silk Quilted Trim
By Genny
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem.
Missoni Vintage 1980s Women's Black Silk Cotton Dress, Size 42, Italy
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
M by Missoni Black Dress Black dress by Missoni totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: Cotton nylon wool External: silk Lining Acetate
Pauline Trigere For Neiman Marcus Larger Size Vintage Black and White Silk Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage PAULINE TRIGERE for NEIMAN MARCUS black and white / ivory flower silk dress!
Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An insert of beige silk lifts the neckline, which works seamlessly with the other elements of the dress and offers a nice contrast to the black silk and chiffon.
Vintage Donald Campbell Green Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic silk dinner dress by Donald Campbell. The dress has a v neckline with pleats under the bust. It has a self fabric button opening at the back with a hidden zip opening at the...
Chic Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley 1990s Brown Black Zebra Print Silk Dress
By Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY early 90s long sleeve silk animal print dress! Faux wrap style, with a buttoned flap at the left side of the waist. Long dolman sleeves can acco...
Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VINTAGE VERSACE GOWN. Early 2000-s The chic design, clean lines and seductive macrame top - ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT Size 42 or US 6 Armpit to armpit: u...
$304Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chiara Boni 1970s Black Dress Size 44 Italian Silk Blend
By Chiara Boni
Located in Capri, IT
1970s Chiara Boni black dress in italian size range 44 Composition: 1st textile 100% Polyester 2nd textile 80% Nylon 20% Elastane 3rd textile 63% Viscose 37% CUpro silk
Vintage Emilio Pucci embroidered and crystal embellished black silk dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Emilio Pucci embroidered and crystal embellished black silk dress 100% Chiffon Silk, fully lined.
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a gathered bodice is rooching and a v neckline. The skirt has an attractive spade design, and it has a side zip opening.
Vintage Yellow and Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage cocktail dress with cape/train. The dress is in a yellow silk, with attractive black print.
Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Crafted from a stretch silk knit and entirely embellished in jet black sequins, the dress shimmers subtly in low light and glows under evening illumination — a quintessential little ...
Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Crafted in the USA from luxurious black silk, this elegant little black dress features a halter neckline with an attached flowing capelet, creating graceful movement and dramatic dra...
1950s Vintage Couture Silk Satin + Creamy Silk Chiffon Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning couture formal dress in the most gorgeous silk chiffon we have ever seen. The silk is paper thin and so soft and creamy. Full sweep with yards and yards of silk fabric. Bodi...
Vintage Silk and Feather Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Organza and feather dress. No size or composition label, it fits a size 42FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 40 cm - Chest: 54 cm...
$278Sale Price|65% Off
Vivienne Westwood Vintage SS 1999 Asymmetrical Silk Wrap Dress Polka Dot
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This striking dress by Vivienne Westwood is a commercial variation of a runway piece from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Crafted in luxurious silk, it features an asymmetrical dr...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this 2000’s Just Cavalli Fall Winter black silk dress. Features metallic thread detail, adjustable and removable straps and midi length.
1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress
By Ben Reig
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway.
$259Sale Price|35% Off
1980s Vintage Silk Dress - Black + White Piping Detail + Floral Buttons -One-Off
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: 1980s Vintage Black Silk Dress + White Piping Detail - x 6 Black & White Floral Buttons / Front Dress - Structured Collar Detail - 3/4 Length Wide Sleeve Detail...
VINTAGE 90's Black Silk Satin Floral Embroidered Handkerchief Asymmetrical Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Purchased from Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Black floral embroidery Black beading Pullover Missing brand, size, and comp tag, but definitely 100% silk Excellent vintage con...
Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress
By Adam Beall
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and RARE! Vintage mid 1980s Adam Beall dress! Black silk , with red silk peek-a-boo bits at back skirt, and hem.
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Silk Floral Brocade Little Black Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW99 Jet black floral textured brocade pattern 100% silk Pullover Cute signature buttons in the front There is room to let the straps out an inch Size F40 fits...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
KOZO Vintage Black Silk Sequin Ruched Cocktail Dress Size XS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kozo vintage cocktail dress is composed of black silk with sequins.
A Vintage 1980s abstract printed Silk day Dress by Donald Campbell
By Donald Campbell
Located in London, GB
A chic day dress by British designer Donald Campbell. The silk dress has a black background with bright multicolour print. It has a button opening nearly down to the hem, and short s...
Leonard Paris Vintage 100% Silk Crepe Asian Print Long Sleeved Sheath Dress
By Leonard
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Leonard Paris, multi toned, silk crepe, long sleeved sheath dress with an Asian inspired print and matching signed belt This beautiful vintage Leonard Paris dress is made from 100% s...
James Galanos Vintage 1990s Black Silk Starfish Print Slip Gown 90s Maxi Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage James Galanos, 1990s Galanos, James Galanos gown, James Galanos dress, vintage silk gown, black silk slip dress, silk evening gown, minimalist evening dress, old Hollywood gl...
1980s Racine Black and White Checkerboard Silk Jersey Dress
By Racine Paris
Located in London, GB
This timeless monochrome checkerboard patterned dress was designed in the late 1970s to early 1980s by Racine. The style is so timeless, it could pass for designs from the mid 60s th...
LES HABITUDES 1996 Vintage Black Silk Crinkle Effect Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1996 Jet black opaque Crinkle effect but chic Has panels so I lightened pics so you can see them Has an attached ribbon that you can tie however you like 2 butt...
Ann Demeulemeester Simple Black Sleeveless A-Line Silk Dress
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Oakland, CA
Ann Demeulemeester elegant simple black dress. U-neck and sleeveless. Two side ties on each side, can be tied or left loose.
Vintage Bernard Perris Size 12 Black and White Striped 1990s Silk Dress
By Bernard Perris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 90s BERNARD PERRIS black and white striped double breasted silk dress!
Vintage 1950's Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places...
1970s Bessi black and blue floral print silk jersey dress
By Bessi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dress is lined in silk and comes with black jersey cord belt.
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage Black Silk Mesh Strapless 1990s Strapless Gown Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh strapless mermaid gown / maxi dress!
Vintage MICHAEL NOVARESE Black and White Sequin Silk Evening Dress Size Small
By Michael Novarese
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage MICHAEL NOVARESE Black and White Sequin Silk Evening Dress Size Small Product detail: Black silk skirt Black mesh with white sequin Rear zip and hook closure Balloon short s...
Vintage 1970s Valentino Silk Chiffon Dress with Quilted Bodice
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970s Valentino dress was made in Italy, under the Valentino "Night" label. The silk chiffon is such a beautiful quality— the handfeel and movement are just unparalleled...
Stavropoulos 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Lace Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate black silk strapless dress with beaded lace trim and matching wrap by George Stavropoulos. Flattering cut with asymmetric hemline. Details: Fully Lined in S...
2010 Vintage Stella McCartney Black Silk Crystal Embellished Dress 42 NWT
By Stella McCartney
Located in Montgomery, TX
Stella McCartney Vintage Silk & Crystal Dress, 2010 An exceptionally rare archival piece from Stella McCartney’s 2010 collection, this dress is crafted in 100% pure silk and finish...
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black Silk Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress Size 42
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2005 Chanel Black Silk Knee Length Cocktail Dress . ( see runway image attached) size 42 measurement: Bust : 36” / Waist: 30” / Hip 38”/ Dress length : 33” - silk slip - off shoulder...
Maison Martin Margiela Black Asymmetrical Silk Dress 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black asymmetrical silk dress from the 2000s, featuring exaggerated draping to the left side, uneven arm hol...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Black Silk Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in London, GB
The full skirt flares out from beneath the bodice in a series of soft but structured pleats and has a pleasing volume with no cause for additional petticoats. The dress is fully line...
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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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.