1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event.
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event.
Norma Kamail Teal Blue Taffeta Big Shoulder Shirtwaist Snap Front Dress 8 1980s
By Norma Kamali
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Norma Kamali teal blue taffeta big shoulder, shirtwaist snap front dress with original wide self tie belt marked size 8, from the 1980s.
Cocktail dress in iridescent taffeta flocked with velvet - France Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
France A nice cocktail dress in iridescent blue and pink taffeta, flocked with black velvet flowers in a Baroque style, dating from the early 1960s.
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this ...
Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress PRIORI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange silk taffetas ruffled bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Hook&eye closure on the middle back + Zip closure on the top.
1990S Green & Purple Floral Polyester Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress With Front
Located in New York, NY
1990S Green & Purple Floral Polyester Taffeta Strapless Mini Dress With Front Bow
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s.
$250Sale Price|36% Off
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves.
2000S VALENTINO Fuchia Silk Taffeta Floral Applique Cocktail Dress With Ruffle
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
2000S VALENTINO Fuchia Silk Taffeta Floral Applique Cocktail Dress With Ruffle Trim
MORPHEW VINTAGE Blue, Yellow & Cream Plaid Silk Taffeta Mini Cupcake Dress
Located in New York, NY
Made from deadstock 1990s silk taffeta we scored in a closed warehouse. Cut on the bias the plaid chevrons down the body for an adorable fit and flare cut with a slight give or stre...
Azzaro Taffeta Evening Dress Sewn with Pearls and Rhinestones
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - (Made in France) Taffeta evening dress sewn with pearls and rhinestones.
1980s Strapless Hot Pink Taffeta Ruched cocktail dress
By Frank Usher
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun and vibrant 1980's Frank Usher Cocktail Dress in a ruched Hot pink taffeta. The dress features a strapless silhouette, fanned hem line and concealed zip up the side closure.
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons.
Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin. Boned.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN cold shoulder fit flared taffeta skirt skater dress IT36 XXS
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black cold shoulder fit flared taffeta skirt skater dress IT36 XXS Reference: AAWC/A00834 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Cotton, Polyeste...
Black velvet and blue taffetas asymmetrical evening dress DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and blue taffetas asymmetrical evening dress. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side.
$225Sale Price|23% Off
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills Taffeta Rose Print Wrap Dress c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills taffeta rose print wrap dress c 1960 The stylish romantic retro dress is infused with a lush garden of muted pastel rose blooms The neckline, front opening ...
1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From Joh
Located in New York, NY
1960S Champagne Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Ikat Printed Cocktail Dress From John Galliano's Archive
ALAIA coral red viscose 2023 V-BACK TAFFETA MIDI Dress 36 XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa cocktail dress in coral red stretch taffeta viscose (60%), polyamide (33%), and elastane (7%) is a striking blend of sophistication and allure.
Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and taffeta.
$550Sale Price|20% Off
STELLA McCARTNEY Size 6 Black Taffeta Inside Out Balloon Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in San Francisco, CA
STELLA McCARTNEY cocktail dress comes in a black silk blend taffeta with a sweetheart portrait neckline, inside out effect raw seam constructions, beige lined lace mid panel, and bal...
Traina-Norell Vintage Floral Print Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming cocktail dress from Traina-Norell. It is made of a yellow orange and brown floral print taffeta.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN apricot taffeta Tromp Loeil cotton tank flared dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN apricot taffeta Tromp Loeil cotton tank flared dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00682 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Polyester, Cotton Col...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN cold shoulder fit flared taffeta skirt skater dress IT36 XXS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black cold shoulder fit flared taffeta skirt skater dress IT36 XXS Reference: AAWC/A00834 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Material: Cotton, Polyeste...
Backless blue taffetas evening dress Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless blue taffetas evening dress wrap on the bust . Black tulle petticoat.
Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Taffeta "Hobo" Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer this vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black taffeta hobo style slip dress featuring cutouts, tattered panels, skinny straps, bra bodies, sheer...
Vintage 1950s Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress, Size XS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print.
BOTTEGA VENETA peachy pink BELTED WASHED SILK TAFFETA SHIRT Dress 38 XS
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta lightweight washed silk taffeta tunic dress embellished with rose pink jewel snaps, carved metal inserts at pointed collar, two front welt pockets, extr...
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt.
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress.
Geoffrey Beene Taffeta Evening Dress With Point D'Esprit Detail
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Sleeves are raglan, that get narrow at the wrist.There is a point d'esprit pannel that sits at the waist and hip over a nude tone taffeta. Skirt of dress is full and gathered starti...
A bronze taffetas day dress with mutton's sleeves - France Circa 1840
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1840. France Bronze taffeta day dress dating from the end of the reign of Louis-Philippe.
Jean Paul Gaultier purple taffeta convertible evening dress, ss 1992
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier evening dress ▪ Constructed from purple taffeta ▪ Convertible in design with many ways of styling the bodice ▪ Signature Gaultier corset-style lacing on the sk...
Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress
By Giorgio Beverly Hills, Loris Azzaro
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage evening gown by Loris Azzaro in a deep purple silk taffeta fabric with a green silk taffeta empire waist detail. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Bui...
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Silk Taffeta Collared Pocket Mini Dress 38IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown silk taffeta mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection.
Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in New York, NY
Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress from the 1990's. Heavy silk crepe with paper silk taffeta ruched, exaggerated puff sleeves.
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle slit bodysuit dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle high slit bodysuit dress Reference: TGAS/F00736 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Couture...
1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon E
Located in New York, NY
Lining is wide enough to take a petticoat. 1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon Embroidered Tulle Lace
Silver Taffeta Silk Dress with Black Sequined Tulle Bustier and Back Pleat
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant evening dress in silver silk taffeta, fitted through the bodice with vertical princess seams and finished with a fitted, tea length column skirt.
Geoffrey Beene Linen and Silk Taffeta Ensemble
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene Linen and Silk Taffeta Ensemble from the 1990's. A 2 piece outfit with simple puff sleeved T shirt top and full gathered skirt. As with all Beene pieces, the detailing...
Black velvet and taffetas ruffles cocktail dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and black taffetas ruffles cocktail dress. SIZE : 38 ( Fr)
$695Sale Price|24% Off
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large flower at bust.
Loris Azzaro Midnight Blue Evening Dress in Taffeta, Lace and Sequins
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - (Made in France) Midnight blue evening dress in taffeta, lace and sequins. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR.
Vicky Tiel Eggplant Pleated Taffeta and Lace Dress - 46 - 1980's
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vicky Tiel dress is a stunning vintage piece with pleated silk taffeta on the skirt and sleeves.
1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress with taffetas belt. Acetate lining.
Alessandra Rich Taffeta Mini Dress with Lace IT36 US0
By Alessandra Rich
Located in Brossard, QC
Black silk blend flared mini dress from Alessandra Rich Oversized collar Front decorative buttons Short sleeves Sequin embroidery Concealed side zip fastening Flared skirt. Compositi...
Black taffetas cocktail dress with ruffles Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black taffetas cocktail dress with ruffles. Tulle petticoat lining.
Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set
Located in New York, NY
Versatile Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set from the 1950's. 2 piece shirt/skirt ensemble that looks like one piece when worn but work well also as separates. Crisp Rayon/silk taf...
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves and rhinestone buttons.
$490Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size M Red Silk Taffeta One Shoulder Knee Length Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA cocktail dress in a vibrant red silk taffeta featuring a one shoulder style, fitted design, and back snap and zipper closure with belt.
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Det
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details
$400Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back.
Ivory taffetas evening dress with ruffles and drape bust Nina Ricci Paris
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory taffetas evening dress with ruffles. Drape bust and sleeve.
Black taffetas bustier evening dress with gold feathers and shawl Loris Azzaro
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black taffetas bustier evening dress with ruffles and gold lurex feathers embroideries. shawl with gold lurex top-stitching edge.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequi...
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...
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.
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