Vintage Bob Mackie Size 12 Black + Nude Lace Crepe Off - Shoulder 1990s Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE Size 14 (runs true to size) black and nude lace + crepe cocktail off-the-shoulder 3/4 sleeves dress! Features a fitted nude taupe boned bodice, with ...
Sexy 1990s Size 10 / 12 Avant Garde Off Shoulder Rhinestone 90s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s off-the-shoulder Avant Garde little black dress LBD ! Features black lacquer / rhinestone buttons up the front. Bow details at each shoulder. Wonderful flattering bodycon fi...
PAULINE TRIGERE 1970's Black Sequin Applique Full Length Dress Size 12
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pauline Trigere gown is composed of a crepe silk with patterned sequin applique. Features full sheer sleeves and zippered cuffs. There is a center back zipper closure. In excell...
Chic 1980s Size 12 Strapless Pearl Encrusted Black and White Pouf Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s black and white pearl encrusted Size 12 strapless embroidered party pouf dress! Features a fitted boned black bodice with white embroidery and hand-sewn pearls throu...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 46 / US 12 Black Lace Strapless Vintage Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE for BERGDORF GOODMAN black silk French Chantilly lace strapless dress ! Marked size 46, this beauty converts to a US 12 / 14. Boned inner bodice holds eve...
Bob Mackie Size 10 / 12 Vintage Green Yellow Red Black Amazing Strapless Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and incredible vintage BOB MACKIE strapless dress! Features slimming red, yellow, black and green vertical stripes up the front, with a solid black back. Heavy duty textured cot...
1970s Halston Size 12 / 14 Perwinkle Print Silk Damask Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash! Features periwinkles printed in vibrant hues of red, purple and green throughout. Wr...
NWT 1970s Joy Stevens Size 10 / 12 Black Sequined Flapper Style Vintage Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags 70s does 20s JOY STEVENS black sequined flapper style fringed dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout. Fringe hem makes this dress perfect for d...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress ! Features baby blue and white polka dot print along the front neck, the back, and front and back...
1980s Guy Laroche Size 44 / 12 Novelty Fruit Print Avant Garde Vintage 80s Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s GUY LAROCHE novelty fruit print Avant Garde cotton belted dress! Stylish puff sleeves, with a side peplum. Pockets at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back with...
Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and shoulders in ruby and hot...
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Dress Designer sizes available - 6 and 12 ( please check measurements ) Fully Beaded Mini Dress, Fully Lined, Open Back, Bra attached. S...
VALENTINO Black Twist Front Cocktail Dress Size 12
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino dress is composed of a twist front design in black. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements f...
Gucci by Tom Ford Larger Size 48 12 1990s Tan Camel Cage Back 90s Vintage Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s TOM FORD for GUCCI tan camel strapless larger plus size dress! Features interior boning on the bodice to hold everything in place. Elastic cage bag adjusts t...
Ombre Silk Chiffon Rose Print Gown, Isabell Gerhart
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ombre Silk Chiffon Rose Print Gown from the 1970's. Simple fitted top with full sheer sleeves and full skirt. Black overprint rose florals are perfectly placed onto the front...
$108Sale Price|20% Off
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Size 12 Pink Fuchsia Silk Shantung Dress Pants
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage SAKS FIFTH AVENUE dress pants in a fuchsia pink silk shantung featuring a tapered leg and side zipper closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition with Tags. Marked: 12 Measu...
1950s Turquoise Satin Pearl-Adorned Evening Dress with Bow Bust
Located in London, GB
The skirt is unlined. This gown is in very good vintage condition and presents beautifully.
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in University City, MO
Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...
Jean Varon Vintage Strapless Black Taffeta Evening Dress with Ruffles and Bow
By Jean Varon
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...
1990s Badgley Mischka Gunmetal Silver Ball Gown with Sequinned Bodice
By Badgley Mischka
Located in London, GB
Americans Mark Badgley and James Mischka, the design duo behind Badgley Mischka rose to prominence in the 1990s, helping to redefine the era’s red-carpet sophistication by creating s...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Warm vanilla buttercream ivory silk with white i...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
1990s Daniel Tealdi Size 10 / 12 French Asian Graffiti Rayon Black Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s French designer DANIEL TEALDI Asian inspired graffiti print sleeveless mini dress! Features a black rayon blend backdrop with lurex details throughout. Vibrant color...
1970s Cobalt Blue Silk Cocktail Shirt Dress with Pussy Bow Size 10/12
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite vintage 1970s cocktail shirt dress embodies effortless sophistication with its sleek, straight-lined silhouette and refined pussy-bow collar. Crafted from luxurious co...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Navy Blue & Tan Printed Silk Slip Maxi Dress Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Late 1990's 100% silk Slated cool toned colors I adore this print it's like a marble cement Lined with a silk brown slip Pullover Size IT38 Excellent condition, n...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 12 / 14 Sequin Leopard Animal Cheetah Print 80s Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden ...
Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown that would be right at home sledding through the steppes or attending the Mariinsky Theater, this regal dress literally drips with understated glamour. Eye-catching thanks to ...
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Strapless Satin Tie-Front Black Gown 42IT/8US
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, the short pink version of this stunning black strapless Gianni Versace gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 41, modeled by Daniel...
Oscar de la Renta Bold Print Silk Organza Ruffle Trim Scoop Neckline Gown 1970s
By Oscar de la Renta Active
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The dress closes at the back with a painted metal zipper and a hook & eye at the top. Marked size 12, which is a vintage size. Fits more like a modern size 4 & is narrow acro...
1990s Thierry Mugler Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...
Dorothy O'Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12
By Dorothy O'Hara, Arnold Constable
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...
Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s vintage LUCA LUCA gold metallic 1920s style sequined bib collar shift dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold sequins on the attached bib on the front...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
NWT 90s Krizia Taupe Brown Size 46 / US 10 12 Sheer Sleeveless Knit 1990s Dress
By Krizia
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage deadstock 90s KRIZIA taupe knit dress ! Features sheer panels covered with mesh throughout. Simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Soft Cotton (90%) and Nyl...
1980s Marjon Couture Lilac Evening Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This high quality 1970s bright lilac evening dress was made by British label Trina Lewis and Marjon Couture at Baker Sportswear. The dress has a bustier top which is boned all the wa...
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 leopard silk halter backless mini campaign dress
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Also listed in an alternative colour Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 vintage dress, featuring in their 2012 campaign with Gisele Bundchen Halter neck style...
1980s Frank Usher Sz 12/14 Black Avant Garde Taffeta + Velvet Vintage 80s Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross bodice with black taffeta on one side, and black velvet on the other side. Chic puff s...
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 teal floral silk halter backless mini campaign dress
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 vintage dress, featuring in their 2012 campaign with Gisele Bundchen Halter neck style mini dress in teal silk with brightly...
Vintage 1960's yellow sequin beaded cocktail dress wiggle dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...
Vintage 1960's Pink Silk Dress and Matching Cape Ostrich Feather UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a tickle me pink matelasse satin, with matching ostrich feather accents, this original 1960's dress and capelet set, completed with matching silk sho...
Vintage 1960's Ice Blue Chiffon and Lace Pleated Dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
An eye-catching piece to behold this original 1960's dress, rendered in a blue floral lace which is in turn embellished with blue pearlescent beads, small pale blue glass bead and si...
1990s Oscar de la Renta Sz 10 / 12 Black Fortuny French Lace Vintage 90s Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s OSCAR DE LA RENTA for Saks 5th Avenue black fortuny pleated chantilly French lace long sleeve dress ! Features a flattering pleated body with sheer lace sleeves, whic...
John Galliano Spring 2004 Size 6 Chiffon Floral Beaded Vintage Dress Set Y2K
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Size US 6 Measurements: Blouse 36 inch bust 28 inch waist Skirt 29 inch waist 40 inch hips 20 inches in length A rare 2004 John Galliano silk chiffon top and skirt ensemble from the...
1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown
By Escada
Located in London, GB
In the 1990s, Escada’s couture and eveningwear collections reflected opulent sophistication. The brand became known for its use of jewel tones, sumptuous fabrics and intricate beadin...
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 ! Bodice features diamond square shapes in blue, red, green, yellow, black and...
Vintage Early Laura Ashley Floral Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dress by Laura Ashley. Frome one of her earlier productions, when clothes were still made in Wales. The dress would fit a child or small adult. The dress is in a ...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2003 Silk Animal Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2003 animal print midi dress. Features bustier style with cross back detailing, skinny double straps, allover animal print, boning detailing and fishtail silh...
Adolfo 1980’s Black Wool Knit Rhinestone Embellished Dress- Size 6
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adolfo 1980’s Black Wool Knit Rhinestone Embellished Dress- Size 6 This 1980’s fantastic Adolfo creation is in a black wool knit, Bateau neckline with 12 rows of horizontal rhinesto...
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford S/S 2004 Orange Silk Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford S/S 2004 Orange Silk Dress. This bright orange silk Gucci dress possesses raw silk organza throughout and features an angular sweetheart neckline with built...
Vintage Amanda Wakeley Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Amanda Wakeley
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail / dinner dress by Amanda Wakeley main line. The outerfabric and lining are silk. It has a fold over top , and back central zip, with a pleat at the front. Sh...
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...
DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway SS12 Pumpkin orange Stretchy and soft Pullover Size Medium but also fits XS/S Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying fla...
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Missoni Vintage Viscose Sleeveless Midi Dress 1990’s
By M Missoni, Missoni
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Missoni 1990s Black Viscose and Pink Knit Sleeveless Midi Dress Vintage; circa early 1990s M Missoni line Black/Pink/Orange/Fuschia Striped knit bust, straps, and hem Sleeveless Wid...
Monique Lhuillier F/W17 strapless silk lace mermaid white wedding dress gown 10
By Monique Ihuillier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Please note that exact shipping rates will be calculated upon purchase depending on where you are based From Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 bridal collection. This i...
Gucci Vintage SS 1998 Black Maxi Strappy Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this iconic Gucci By Tom Ford Spring Summer 1998 Black Maxi Dress. Features thin leather straps with iconic buckle detailing, double lining and straight squ...
Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons
By Chester Weinberg
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...
Halston Vintage Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress with Angel Capelet Sleeves 1970s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous vintage Halston evening or cocktail dress dates to the 1970s and is a stunning example of the designer’s iconic minimalist glamour. Crafted in the USA from luxurious bl...
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.