Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Teal Blue Long Sleeve 70s Knee Length Jersey Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s LILLI DIAMOND teal blue long sleeve jersey dress! Features flattering ruching on the bodice, with sleek tailored long sleeves. Flirty skirt has gathers the start at t...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
1960s Moe Nathan New York Purple Striped Silk Long Sleeve Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Avant Garde MOE NATHAN New York purple striped silk long sleeve dress ! Origami collar features snap details. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Very flatt...
$522Sale Price|29% Off
1970s Boho Chic Paisley Print Long Sleeve Mock Neck Vintage 70s Knit Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Boho chic 1970s paisley print long sleeve mock neck knit dress ! Tailored bodice with a flirty skirt. Original matching detachable cord belt ties at center waist. Hidden zipper up th...
1960s Flower Power Long Sleeve Mod Pink Green Paisley Retro Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic long sleeve flower power and paisley print dress ! Features a tailored bodice with full metal zipper up the back and button closure. POCKETS at each side of the waist. Very well...
Joy Stevens 1970s Pink Mauve Dusty Rose Long Sleeve Disco Vintage 70s Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOY STEVENS pink / mauve long sleeve jersey dress! Perfectly cut v-neck reveals just the right amount of cleavage. Simply slips over the head and ties in the back to fit a...
1980s Janice Wainwright Long Sleeve Black Velvet V neck Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Janice wainwright V neck Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 36”/ Waist: 26”/ HIp: 34”
Azzedine Alaia 1990s Black Bodcon Long Sleeve Sz Medium Vintage 90s Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress from none other than the legendary AZZEDINE ALAIA ! This early 90s piece features a tailored bodice with a flirty skater skirt. Flattering lines that o...
Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage early 1990's Moschino black velvet 'Cheap & Chic' label body con dress, featuring novelty Cat face appliqué to the front. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Long sleeves...
Oleg Cassini Vintage Royal Blue 1990s Fully Sequined Long Sleeved 90s Mini Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s OLEG CASSINI royal blue sequined mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn royal blue sequins on s stretch jersey fabric. Flattering ruching at center bodice. Hidden zip...
John Galliano Black Tuxedo Dress With Long Sleeves 1997
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a stunning vintage John Galliano black widow cocktail dress featuring a deep V neckline, long sleeves with covered buttons, shoulder pads, curved sea...
Pauline Trigere 1970s Burgundy Maroon Wool Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Mini Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s PAULINE TRIGERE burgundy / maroon long sleeve wool mini dress ! Features a tailored v neck bodice with knife pleat skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closu...
Vintage Victor Costa Teal Green Blue Size 6 / 8 Satin Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage VICTOR COSTA teal green / blue satin fit n' flare long sleeve cocktail dress! Features an elegant collar with a fitted bodice and tulip shaped sleeve cuff that has ...
Vintage 80s Givenchy Brown and Black Virgin Wool Long Sleeve Mock Neck Sac Dress
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1980s GIVENCHY brown and black virgin wool color block sac dress! Features a chocolate brown bodice with a black skirt, black collar, and black sleeve cuffs. Hidden zipp...
Vintage Joseph Magnin 1970s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Wool 70s Sweater Maxi Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Vibrant lipstick red color is the perfect alternative to...
1970s Patchwork Eyelet Lace Red White and Blue Long Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish vintage 70s red, white and blue patchwork cotton and eyelet lace long sleeve maxi dress! Features a solid white eyelet lace in shapes of flowers. Buttons up the front and at ...
1970s Adele Simpson Paisley Print Long Sleeve Purple Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Belt
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s ADELE SIMPSON paisley print silk maxi dress and sash belt ! Features vibrant warm colors of purple, lavender, orange and white throughout. Mock buttons up th...
1990s Bill Blass Size 6 8 Black Silk Lace Cut Out Vintage 90s Long Sleeve Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic vintage early 1990s BILL BLASS black silk and lace cut-out dress ! This is not just your ordinary everyday black dress--this one is very special! Features sheer...
1970s Aristo Kat Vintage Metallic Zig Zag Knit Maxi Dress with Long Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1970s maxi dress with a zig zag design in red, metallic silver, metallic gold, and black knit by Aristo Kat. Unlined with rear zip closure. 57% acrylic, 30% wool, 13% lurex-m...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Rhonda Roy Abstract Print Mock Neck Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1970s RHONA ROY of England abstract print maxi dress ! Warm colors of purple, tan and brown throughout. In great condition Approximately Size Medium Measurements: 38-...
Chanel Black Ruched Waist V-Neck Long Sleeve Dress circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Ruched Waist V-Neck Long Sleeve Dress from the circa 1980s epitomizes timeless elegance and sophisticated style. Crafted from black comfortable fabric, it features a...
Yohji Yamamoto Black Long Sleeve Silk Quilted Jacket and Skirt Set
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto Black Silk quilted jacket with maxi skirt. Jacket lined in wool. Very Elegant and understated set. Perfect for evening cocktail event for winter. Skirt has ...
Michael Kors Collection Size 10 Early 2000s Lipstick Red Long Sleeve Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic and flattering early 2000s vintage MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION lipstick red long sleeve dress ! Anyone who has ever owned a Michael Kors Collection dress knows how well they fit,...
New Christopher Kane Long Sleeve Bodycon Flower Print Purple + Blue Stripe Dress
By Christopher Kane
Located in San Diego, CA
New CHRISTOPHER KANE long sleeve bodycon flower / striped print dress! Features a grey / brown background with dark purple vertical stripes. Vibrant colored flowers in purple, blue a...
$712Sale Price|25% Off
NWT 1990s I Magnin Size 10 Sheer Navy Blue Long Sleeve Vintage 90s Maxi Dress
By I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new with tags 1990s I MAGNIN navy blue sheer chiffon dress ! Hidden zipper up the back. A beautiful staple piece for any wardrobe. In great unworn condition, with or...
1970s Loris Azzaro Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Jersey Long Sleeve 70s Mini Dress
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 70s vintage LORIS AZZARO Couture lipstick red silk chiffon and jersey long sleeve dress ! Flattering ruched bodice with interior support. Hidden zipper up the back with hoo...
$596Sale Price|25% Off
1970s St Michael Italian Made Bright Colorful Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s ST. MICHAEL Italian made bright colorful flower print long sleeve dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, pink, green, white and beige throughout. Simply slips over...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin, Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Fabric & Details • Silk chiffon • Empire waist silhouette • Square neckline • Long sleeves with zippered cuffs • Sequin embellishment throughout • Full metal back zipper w...
NWT 1990s Geoffrey Beene Size 10 Royal Blue Black Gingham Long Sleeve Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags chic vintage 90s GEOFFREY BEENE (Mr Beene) dress! Features a royal blue and black gingham fitted silk bodice and a black virgin wool pencil skirt. Pockets at each hip. ...
Alaia Black Sheer Stretch Viscose Long Sleeved Mini Dress W/Flounced Hem
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Azzedine Alaia black sheer stretch viscose long sleeved mini dress with scooped neck and flounced hem. Bodice has a nude-colored lining. In excellent condition. No size tag, ...
Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige background, with light shades of pastel pink, green, yellow and blue throughout. But...
Geoffrey Beene 1970s Abstract Flower Print Long Sleeve High Neck 70s Maxi Dress
By Geoffrey Been Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 1970s GEOFFREY BEENE abstract flower print long sleeve high neck jersey maki dress. Features floral prints in vibrant colors of purple, pink, peach, orange, green a...
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Black Silk Polka Dot Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulder 14” Sleeves length: Dress length: 56”
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Ronald Kolodzie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...
Oleg Cassini Nude Rose Gold Bead and Sequin Illusion Evening Gown - US 6, 1990s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
With wide shoulders, an hourglass body and a gentle trumpet-flared skirt, it skims the figure like a body stocking but betrays no secrets. Vintage round neck evening gown with long ...
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.