Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Not to be outdone, the massive center rear bow ensures sweetness both coming and going. Strapless prom dress with flexible boning along front and rear princess seams; triple-layer s...
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
By Will Steinman
Located in Nashville, TN
This is not included within the listing. Label: Will Steinman Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Top of bodice to Hem: 45 inches Waist: up to 24 inche...
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side Boned Bodice and Fully Lined
Striking Black and White Floral Print Cotton Pique Evening Gown by Will Steinman
By Will Steinman
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming black and white floral print cotton pique summer evening dress will definitely get you noticed. The dress has spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice with a V shaped, corse...
1950s Will Steinman Green Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1950's cocktail dress by Will Steinman Subtle gold Lame running through this Steinman piece.
Sold
Size: none; comparable to size S
Will Steinman Pink Strapless Asymmetrical Lace Wedding Ball Gown - Small, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Breathtakingly feminine, this dress literally and figuratively dominates every room it enters, and thanks to its whisper pink color it would make a devastating unconventional wedding...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
A 1950s beauty to rival the most decadent Dior, Balmain or James, this extraordinary strapless ball gown is the very picture of New Look haute couture glamour. Its low back, stiff re...
Vintage Will Steinman Blue Polka Dot Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * blue and ivory polka dot acetate * organza lining * separate muslin crinoline with organza trim * full draped skirt * organza ribbon details * straples...
Will Steinman For Mary Carter Turquoise Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Toronto, ON
A cocktail dress fit for Grace Kelly! Beautiful true turquoise blue in a heavy satin. The architecture on this dress is worthy of all great things from the 50's and early 60's! It ha...
1950's Will Steinman White Black Lace Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
Fabulous 1950's cocktail dress by Will Steinman. Layers of white lace with black velvet waistband, acetate and tulle linings.
1950's Will Steinman Ruby-Red Tulle Strapless Full Party Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's "Will Steinman" party dress fashioned from fully-lined, layered net-tulle.
Vintage 1950's Will Steinman Embroidered Ivory Chiffon Sash-Bow Full Skirt Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly working side metal-zipper and built in tulle underlay. This dress is over 50 years old and is truly stunning.
1960's Will Steinman Colorful Floral Draped Silk-Chiffon Grecian Goddess Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking gown by the famous American designer, Will Steinman. The vibrant large-scale watercolor floral print used in this garment has a fresh modern vibe that I find irresisti...
Vintage 1950's Will Steinman Gold Abstract Circle Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * gold cotton with a bit of stiffness * black abstract floral circle screen print * shelf bust with stays * wide straps can be tied as halter or across bus...
Will Steinman Vintage Gold Beaded Formal Evening Gown Dress w/ Shelf Bust XS
By Will Steinman
Located in Portland, OR
There is a pleated waistline, a back zipper and a built in tulle slip. This dress fits a size 0. BUST: 32" WAIST: 22"
1950's Will Steinman Sequin Blue Floral Silk-Organza & Ruffle Tulle Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perfectly working side metal-zipper. This dress is over 50 years old and is truly stunning.
$495
Size: one size; compare to size M
Bohème Rust Mohair Sweater Dress Popover and Midi Skirt Set - M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A member of the Royal Society of Arts, fiber artist Kay Cosserat was one of the most prominent and decorated knitwear designers of the 20th century. Her untimely death left few piece...
Moschino Color Block Rainbow Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Massive Articulated Gilt Metal Coin Bib Necklace circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Massive articulated gilt metal coin bib necklace c 1970s The unique necklace is designed with a collection of small scale Roman style replica coins The rectangular pendant is susp...
Brass
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
Green Crystal Panther Head Tassel Necklace c. 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent green crystal panther head tassel necklace c. 1990s The elegant necklace is adorned with a feline head encrusted with rows of tiny pave' green crystals The eyes are distingu...
Silver Plate
Wonderful 1990s Vintage Katherine Hamnett Black Velvet Wiggle Dress w/ Beads
By KATHERINE HAMNETT
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Katherine Hamnett black velvet dress, with intricate beading detail at neck (in front and back), that makes for a bib-like effect. Rayon/Silk blend. The perfect lit...
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a colorful pink, lavender and blue abstract print on a white background. The bodice has a front adjustable drawstring square nec...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
1950s William Silverman Sequin Encrusted Black Peaked Hat With Veil
Located in Gresham, OR
A whimsical 1950s William Silverman peaked and molded cap with a small front bill is completely encrusted with black sequins and completed with a veil.
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
1970s Anonymous Gold Pleated Flapper Style Cocktail dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s American made gold and black accordion style cocktail dress from the "great unknown" with a pleated double layer and lettuce style hemline. The shimmery lurex fabric falls awa...
Dolce&Gabbana Dress Lace Inset Deep V Neck Superb Fit 44 / 8
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offes a guaranteed authentic Dolce&Gabbana versatile black dress with lace insets. Chic little black dress has the prettiest lace inset at sweetheart neckline. Lace hin...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Gold Print Stretch Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Print Blouse Designer size 38 ( oversized - please check measurements) Black with Gold Print, Long Sleeve, 100% Viscose, Toggle Button Closure. Measurements:...
Judith Leiber Gold Filigree Swarovski Crystal Box Minaudiere evening bag clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Judith Leiber Vintage gold box minaudiere in very good vintage condition. Gold structured box exterior trimmed with clear swarovski crystals and an attached gold chain shou...
$14,920
H 11 in W 14 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
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.