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Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back.
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned.
Vintage 1950s Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress, Size XS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print.
1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dr
By Armani Collezioni
Located in New York, NY
1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dress
Vintage Bill Blass Size 6 Black and White Gingham 1980s Silk Taffeta 80s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows.
1960s Geoffrey Beene Ivory Crochet and Black Silk Taffeta Vintage 60s Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s vintage GEOFFREY BEENE ivory crochet and black silk taffeta Victorian inspired cocktail dress! Ivory crochet bodice is fully lined in nude silk chiffon. Fit n' flare fit w...
Pauline Trigere Early 1960's Black and Cream Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant early 1960's black and cream silk taffeta strapless gown by Pauline Trigere. The gown is colorblocked with a cream bodice, black top skirt and cream hem. The top of the bodic...
1950s Emma Domb Off-white Lace Dress with Taffeta Waist and Draped back
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s Emma Domb off-white colored lace dress with cap sleeves and full lining.
Loris Azzaro white silk taffeta set with sequins and black beads embroideries
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Paris, FR
LORIS AZZARO (Attributed to) Gorgeous set made of white silk taffeta. The thin strap bustier is embroidered with sequins and black beads at collar and bust in a floral pattern. The c...
Christian Dior Spring Summer 1993 Numbered Blue White Striped Silk Taffeta Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage piece from Spring Summer 1993 by Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior is a sight to behold - made of luxurious sky blue and white striped silk taffeta, this dres...
1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c. 1950s white, green and magenta pink rose print taffeta party dress.
Angel Sanchez Black and White Taffeta Gingham Dress with Pockets - 6
By Angel Sanchez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This fun Angel Sanchez strapless taffeta dress has a black and white gingham print.
CHRISTIAN DIOR white silk blend 2024 SLEEVELESS BELTED TAFFETA GOWN Dress 34 XXS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior gown in cream semi-sheer taffeta polyester (69%) and silk (31%) is a captivating blend of elegance and effortless style. Featuring a relaxed silhou...
1950'S Blue & White Gingham Taffeta Polka Dot Printed Dress With Belt Red Bow
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Blue & White Gingham Taffeta Polka Dot Printed Dress With Belt Red Bow
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white cotton padded sleeveless blue taffeta dress IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white cotton padded sleeveless blue taffeta dress IT38 XS Brand: Alexander McQueen Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail: White c...
2014 Oscar de la Renta Black and White Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ODL Fall 2014 black taffeta and white appliqué cocktail dress. Beautiful version of a runway gown with all the details ones expects from Oscar De La Renta, luxe fabrics, hand sewn de...
Carolina Herrera Black and Navy Taffeta Gown w/ White Embroidery - 10
By Carolina Herrera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolina Herrera Black and Navy Taffeta Gown w/ White Embroidery - 10 This whimsical gown is made of silk.
1930S Black & White Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Bow Neck Gown With Moiré Taffeta Bodic
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black & White Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Bow Neck Gown With Moiré Taffeta Bodice Tuxedo Styled Bolero
Vivienne Westwood dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD - (Made in Italy) Off-white taffeta dress printed with a flecked brown pattern.
Sapphire-blue and White Embroidered Vintage Taffeta Off-the-Shoulder Slim Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage sapphire blue embroidered fabric for this off the shoulder dress. A unique, seasonless dress that can be worn from day-to-evening. From a front portrait off-the-sho...
Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk.
Beautiful Vintage Richilene White Silk Taffeta Sequin Beaded Evening Gown Dress
By Richilene
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s RICHILENE Couture white sequined and beaded full length strapless gown!
1940s Eisenberg Original Black and White Floral Print Gown w Huge Taffeta Bow
By Eisenberg Originals, Eisenberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Eisenberg Original black and white floral print gown in flowing rayon: Classic 1940s styling with shoulder pads, simple rounded collar, draped bodice and fitted hi...
Oscar de la Renta Black and White Velvet and Silk Taffeta Gown Sz 12, c1990s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Black and White Velvet and Silk Taffeta Gown - 12. Circa 90's. This unique gown is black with large white silk taffeta pleated collar and cuffs. The gown snaps down...
Vintage 1950's Black Taffeta White Macrame Flower Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * acetate lined skirt * wear bodice open or closed * white daisy applique * peekaboo tulle on bodice/skirt * metal side zipper conditi...
1950's Ivory-White Strapless Draped-Swag Taffeta Starlet Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's ivory-white gown,the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. This enchanting ga...
Victor Costa Vintage Strapless Dress in Black & White Tartan Plaid & Velvet
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a terrific black and white tartan plaid taffeta party dress from Victor Costa.
Vintage Estevez Black Cocktail Dress with White Taffeta Sleeves
By Estevez
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Estevez dress is presented in black with white taffeta puffy sleeves.
1960s Norman Norell Vintage Dress in Black Taffeta W/ Polka Dots w/ Provenance
By Norman Norell
Located in Portland, OR
This fabulous black and white polka dot taffeta dress has full, cuffed sleeves, a banded high neck collar, and it comes with its original belt.
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
Floral Cotton Voile Afternoon Dress, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Charming one piece printed cotton voile day dress with faux peplum and self belt. Draped neckline and trapunto stitched origami belt. Soft cheese-clothy semi sheer weave and watercol...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backl
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backless Bias Gown
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Wool Tartan Jacket Velvet Details Red Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning 1993 Thierry Mugler signature sculpted blazer jacket. Timeless and extremely bautiful red tartan jacket, dramatic silhouette fiitted waist and pointy sharp details. Plaid hi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette. The runway dress presented at the 1990-199...
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
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.