LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
1970s White Gunne Sax Maxi Dress with Blue Floral Embroidery
Located in London, GB
Incorporating many of the label’s signature prairie references, this white cotton maxi-dress features panels of white lace detailed with blue embroidery.
1960s Blue and Green Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1960s Blue and Green Spaghetti Strap Floral Silk print cocktail gown . Size: 6 Measurement: Bust 35” / Waist: 27” / Hip 38” / Dress length: 55”
1970s Jean Varon Blue and White Lace Ruffle Maxi-Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
The dress is comprised of manufactured, white floral all-over lace and the centre of each flower is finished in pale-blue.
VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of white tulle and lace . The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excellen...
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Large-Scale Abstract Expressionist Figurative Couple
By Julius Wasserstein
Located in Soquel, CA
Two abstracted figures, a man in a suit and a woman in a blue wedding dress and vail, stand side by side against a black background.
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1960s Jo Ro Imports Blue and Cream Sequin Shift-Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and smothered all over in tiny ir...
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Arabic Electric Blue Wedding Caftan
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a magnificent Arabic electric blue wedding caftan of Middle Eastern origin. The wonderful silk fabric is exquisitely embroidered with gold metallic thread in Middle Eastern d...
1970S Turquoise Hand Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Turquoise Hand Embroidered Cotton Mexican Wedding Dress
1960s Blue Brocade Jacquard Sleeveless Maxi Dress with Bow
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 60s Sleeveless Blue brocade with light pinkish metallic gold hue with large bow at the back. Dress is lined in cotton. Excellent condition. Bust: 36 inches/ 28 inches
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 1940s blue and white small polkadots crepe dress with amazing sleeve and interesting origami fold pockets. High neck. Perfect for Summer Cocktail Dress. Belt is not in perfect ...
1960s blue & white embroidered Oaxacan Mexican wedding dress vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s blue and white cotton embroidered peasant dress from Oaxaca, Mexico an area know for it's indigenous cultures and native handicrafts...White cotton dress with long sleeves, the...
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Creme and Blue Silk Blouse and Skirt Set
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Oscar de la Renta creme silk jacquard blouse and maxi skirt with blue panel and metallic thread embroidery. Ruffle collar. Woven Belt. Blouse measurement: Bust: 36” Skirt meas...
1950's Peacock-Blue Metallic Silk Organza Peplum Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and ethereal watercolor atomic-abstract print party dress in the most gorgeous metallic silk-organza fabric. Perfect for a summer wedding; you can't help but ...
1950's Rosita Contreras Couture Black Blue Chantilly-Lace Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking early 1950's "Rosita Contreras" Italian couture party dress fashioned in the most amazing patterned chantilly-lace which has also been appliqued onto pleated silk-tulle!...
1950's Maxwell Shieff Royal-Blue Satin One-Shoulder Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Maxwell Shieff of Beverly Hills royal-blue satin party dress! Maxwell Shieff was a Hollywood dress designer who counted among his clients such stars as Ginger Rogers, Zs...
1950's Turquoise-Blue Striped Silk-Organza & Tulle Ballgown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's gown fashioned from shimmer silk-organza and net-tulle. This party dress is so fresh and youthful with its vibrant color and jaunty stripes! This beauty combines ...
ZANDRA RHODES Hand Painted Blue & White Geometric Silk Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
1970's Zandra Rhodes hand painted blue and white geometric silk dress. Butterfly wing, rhinestone and sequin embellishment detailing. Sheer sleeves. Open back. Ties in the back with ...
Vintage 1950's Kiviette Couture Ice Blue Tulle Metallic Gold Lace Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous early 1950's sparkling ice-blue gown by the acclaimed costume designer Kiviette. Yetta Schinsky, professionally known as Kiviette, was a leading Broadway costume ...
1950's Anne Verdi Couture Ice-Blue Silk Strapless Ruched Hourglass Skirted Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and ultra rare 1950's icy blue-gray sculpted silk gown by Anne Verdi of New York. The flawless nipped-waist hourglass silhouette with luxurious fabric has the ...
1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Ombre Design Chiffon Bohemian Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I adore the basket-weave style patchwork empire made from silk dupioni diamonds in iridescent shimmering tones of orange, green and blue. Taylor’s actual Gina Fratini wedding dress w...
D'Roz ivory and turquoise beaded dress, circa 1964
Located in London, GB
Constructed in an ivory silk wool mix, this maxi dress by D’roz would make a beautiful alternative to a traditional wedding dress.
1980s Laura Ashley Blue Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Laura Ashley calf-length blue cotton and linen blend dress with floral tone-on-tone pattern. Sailor collar with white bow, puff short sleeves, pleated skirt and back rear zip fasteni...
Thierry Mugler Baby Blue Vintage Wedding Dress, 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Splendid Thierry Mugler wedding dress in a baby blue fabric. It features a V shape insert in white fabric and a deep slit on the right side.
1950's Harvey Berin Rhinestone Baby-Blue Satin Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Harvey Berin opened his business in 1921, and by the 1940s he was an important name in women's fashion. His designer, Karen Stark,adapted the latest styles from Paris each season. Th...
Vintage 1960's Pauline Trigère Ice-Blue Silk Bustier Cocktail Dress with Tags
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional Pauline Trigère designer ice-blue flocked silk cocktail dress dating back to the early 1960's. During this time period, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous e...
0.76 Carat Sapphire Diamond Dress Ring, Triple Band, White Settings Contemporary
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Modern, pre-owned sapphire and diamond dress ring that would also work as an unusual wedding or eternity band.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
$795
Size: FR 40 (fits smaller)
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Saint Laurent dress from 1978 is made from airy cotton gauze in a rich berry red color. The dress has a wide, ruffled neckline that can be worn both on or off the shoulders. The...
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
1960s Tina Leser Mod One Piece Vintage Playsuit Romper 60s Swimsuit Flowers
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 60s TINA LESER one piece cotton play suit, roper swimsuit! One of the many great aspects about this piece is that it can be worn for so many different occasions. Yellow ba...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$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...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
$445
Size: Recommended size U.K. 8-12
2010 Alexander McQueen White Ruffled Victorian Baby Doll Dress Smock shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Sheffield, GB
2010 Alexander McQueen Victorian style blouse featuring ruffled collar line, buttons down the front and long sleeves. Size label ; EU 40 / Recommended size U.K. 8-12 Measurements ar...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size S
Marrakesh Ivory Sequin Blouson Top and Harem Pant Dinner Pajama Set - S, 1971
Located in Tucson, AZ
As festive and elegant as any party dress but as comfortable as pajamas, this ensemble conjures images of the Arabian Nights while remaining fashionably up-to-the-moment. Its soft, n...
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Cavalli Ivory and Green Sequin Chiffon Gown-Sz 44
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli Ivory Silk Chiffon gown with Green and Tan sequin/bugle beads - Sz 44 This gorgeous gown has long sleeves, an low plunging v neck open back with a ivory ribbon tie ac...
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1997 (Runway) Designer: Alexander McQueen Styl...
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
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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