Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
measurements: bust: 31” underbust / ribcage: 29” waist: 24” bodice length: 8” hips: free skirt length: 32” total length: 40” sweep: 130” (underskirt), 220” (petticoat), 23...
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Size: none; comparable to size S
Will Steinman Pink Strapless Asymmetrical Lace Wedding Ball Gown - Small, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: acetate taffeta, tulle and lace noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: reattached ruffles where necessary condition: very good - excellent with light creasing on taffeta bo...
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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
fabric: gold and silver metallic brocade, nylon taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: bust: 32” underbust: 28” waist: 25...
$600
Size: none; comparable to size small
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
Helena Barbieri 1964 Pale Pink Bow Front Floral Ornamented Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate any special occasion with the Helena Barbieri 1964 Pale Pink Gown. Its fun and dainty pastel pink color adds a touch of whimsy, making it a perfect alternative to traditional...
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4
By Charles James
Located in Nashville, TN
Made in the most exquisite Duchess satin in the softest shade of blush pink, this truly incredible 1940's evening gown, attributed to Charles James, is a rare piece to behold. The s...
Vintage 1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress with Embelishment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34 inches / Waist: 29” / dress length ; 33
Spring / Summer 2004 Pink John Galliano Silk Jacquard Cocktail Vintage Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Remarkable Spring Summer 2004 John Galliano cocktail dress. In a fine, thick striped Jacquard reminiscent of those used in the Georgian era, with a pleated bust, circle Skirt and J...
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart UK 4 US 0
Located in Nashville, TN
A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking ...
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Pink Dress Gown US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Pink Ball Dress Gown USA size - 6 Pink Silk Taffeta, Embellished with Crystals, Beads and Sequins, Embroidered with Pink and Metallic S...
$950
Size: XS / 00 - 0
1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size XS / 00 - 0 Measurements: Bust: 30–32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: Free Length (top back shoulder to hem): 37 inches Absolutely enchanting 1950s deadstock party...
EDITH HEYMAN 1950's Pink Silk Cocktail Embellished Dress Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a light pink embellished taffeta. Features a side zipper closure with hook and eyes. In great vintage condition, sold "AS-IS", some discoloration a...
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center back zipper closure, with interior boning and an off the shoulder design. Scalloped ed...
Vintage 1950s Salmon Pink Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress New Look US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching shades of salmon, in a sultry silk taffeta, this original 1950's cocktail dress is sure to be a favourite within your vintage collection. The rou...
1960s Bonwit Teller Pink Silk Chiffon Bias Gown w Rhinestone Embellished Straps
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Bonwit Telle Pink Silk Chiffon Bias Gown w Rhinestone Embellished Straps: 3 layer construction in bias cut chiffon and crepe. Very simple flowing shape through body with an cre...
$650
Size: none; comparable to size small
Emma Domb Black and Pink Ribbon Lace Asymmetrical Peplum Dress – S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also f...
1940s Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Fantastic Silver Beadwork Waist Details
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Fantastic Silver Beadwork Waist Details: Full length, classic vintage dusty rose color mid-weight rayon crepe gown with a strong structured shoulders...
$695
Size: Small - Large
Amazing 1990s Gold Metal Elephant Novelty Vintage 90s Chain Bold Belt / Neclace
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1990s gold tone elephant novelty chain belt! Features an adorable herd of elephants. Mom, child, then Dad. Adjustable chain and clasp. Can really add just the right amount of...
Issey Miyake Me Red Fringe Crinkle Pleat Tank Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Issey Miyake red fringe tank top from the Me Issey Miyake label. Sleeveless with crinkle pleats throughout and tassel trim at shoulders and hem. No size, best fits XS/S. See measure...
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...
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Jacques Griffe Navy Blue Sequin Mini Dress & Bolero Circa 1960
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's haute couture Jacques Griffe spaghetti strap mini dress and matching short sleeve bolero with a hook and eye closure. Beautiful hand beaded sequins. Purple silk lining. Very s...
Pierre Cardin Documented 2012 Pastel Ribbon Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dreamy documented Pierre Cardin dress from 2012, constructed with long, trailing ribbons in shades of pastel pink, blue, lavender, and yellow. The effect is almost painterly, with ...
PIERRE CARDIN c.1980's Black & Ivory Color-Block Wool Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Cardin c.1980's black and ivory color-block wool cocktail dress. Long sleeve shift style. Crew neckline. Stylized curved princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Ce...
NWT Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Blue Green Halter Two Piece Bikini Swimsuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with original tags 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER two piece bikini! Signature double layered mesh fabric stretches to fit. Halter style top ties at top back neck, and at center bac...
Vintage Saint Laurent Green and Red Harlequin Print Tulle Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Red, black, green and teal print harlequin tulle mini skirt. Skirt is paired with Jean Paul Gaultier burgundy mesh cropped sweater shirt with ostrich sleeves. ( sweater shirt a...
James Galanos Cream Silk Cocktail Dress w/ Angel Print, 1970's
By James Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely dress made by James Galanos for Amelia Gray Beverly Hills. It is made of a cream colored jacquard with angels woven into the fabric. Itis lined with a cream colored ...
Elisabetta Franchi Navy Blue Italian Strapless Bootcut Tailored Wool Jumpsuit
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic early 2000s ELISABETTA FRANCHI Per CELYN B. Navy blue strapless jumpsuit! Features a soft virgin wool and rayon blend that allows for just the right amount of stretch and c...
Vintage Giorgio Armani Light Grey + Blue Watercolor Flowers Silk Maxi Skirt
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 1990s silk maxi skirt! Features the most luxurious liquid silk, with multiple chiffon layers. Hidden buttons up the front. Looks fantastic on, and li...
Vintage Vivienne Westwood S/S 1994 Plaid Print Corset Skirt Set
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vintage Vivienne Westwood plaid print skirt and corset set from the Spring Summer 1994 collection . Feature a corset top with multiple tie up on top of the shoulders, zip closure at ...
F/W 2000 Giorgio Armani Sheer White Mesh Embellished Tank Top IT42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Giorgio Armani tank top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is cut in a fitted, sleeveless silhouette with thin shoulder straps and a scoop neckline. It is constructed from she...
Japanese "Peacocks In Full Bloom" Magnificent Silk Ceremonial Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed with Pagoda windows full with multi-colors of floral embroidery, as well as the many aspects of multi-colors as well as gold and shades of tangerine metall...
Rety Paris 1970's 2 Pc. Yellow Chiffon Evening Gown w/ Sequin Sleeves, Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely evening gown from Rety. It is made of a flowy chiffon with a sheath silhouette, with a double layer skirt and sequined and beaded sleeves. There is a matching belt w...
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.