VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
VERA WANG 'Made to Order' Silk Blue Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 6-8
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of blue silk with embellished silver lace trim . There is a center back zipper closure and interior boning. In excellent vintage condition. **...
VERA WANG White Tulle & Lace Wedding Gown With Gathered Bustier Size 4 10K
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of white tulle and lace . The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excellen...
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...
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Dallas, TX
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown with Matching Shawl Description An elegant Vera Wang evening ensemble featuring a beautifully tailored strapless gown in luminous jewel...
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Vera Wang One Shoulder Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black one shoulder dress. Ruched neckline. Side zipper closure. Linen. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Bus...
Vera Wang 1980s Sequin Cheetah Print Cocktail Dress Size 6.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vera Wang 1980s sequin cheetah print crisscross sexy cocktail dress is an USA size 6.
Vera Wang Red Lace Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red stretchy lace cocktail dress by Vera Wang, from the 1990's. The dress has a zipper up thr back, square neckline, and gathers.
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Size: fits like a USA 6/8
VERA WANG 1999 Vintage Iridescent Beaded & Sequin Column Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage FW99 Seen on the runway in a skirt version Black with iridescent white beads and micro sequins Column style, extremely flattering It is clipped to the mannequin, bu...
Vera Wang Silk Satin Print Gown w/ Sequin Trim
By Vera Wang
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 30s inspired Vera Wang silk satin racer-back gown in silk satin stylized floral print. Empire waist is trimmed in sequin band. Ties in back at waist. New with tags, nev...
VERA WANG 90's Vintage Silk Iridescent Floral Embroidered Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage c. 99/00 As seen on Miranda in SATC 3 ethereal layers of 100% silk Embroidered floral pattern on front and back Cowl neck in the front with low open back Pullover S...
1990s Vera Wang gold lace & Swarovski crystal cocktail dress
By Vera Wang
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vera Wang champagne blond & gold lace cocktail dress...Light as air lace is over layed on a silk sheath that has a swirling pattern of pale pinks and blues...The long sleeve fitted d...
VERA WANG 1995 Vintage Sheer Sleeve Silk Mini Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1995 Vintage Jet Black 100% softest silk Sheer sleeves with sexy back seam and keyhole at wrists Unique very sexy neckline, both the v part and how it lays around the décol...
1990s Vera Wang Black Vintage Jersey Wrap Dress w/ Taffeta Mermaid Hem & Belt
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Super flattering vintage 90s VERA WANG black jersey wrap dress! So much detail on this little black dress!
Vera Wang Collection 1990s Rare ' Ocean Wave ' Print 100% Silk 90s Ruched Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare vintage VERA WANG Collection silk ruched dress from 1995!
1990s Vera Wang Black Beaded Slinky Size 4 - 6 Vintage 90s Halter Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1990s VERA WANG black slinky beaded halter dress! Features a lovely silhouette that flatters an array of body shapes.
Vera Wang Black Off the Shoulder Silk Cocktail Dress with 3/4 Lace Sleeves
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Vera Wang cocktail dress. This stunning off the shoulder cocktail is composed of the finest silk and lace.
Stunning Vera Wang Size 14 Purple Taffeta Silk Tulle Vintage Evening Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Vera Wang purple / eggplant Taffetta evening ball gown! From the early to mid 1990s. Extremely flattering to the shape. Layers and layers of tulle over taffeta. Ruching at w...
1990s Vera Wang Chartreuse Yellow Green Two Piece Satin Evening Gown Ensemble
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s VERA WANG chartreuse yellow/green two piece satin evening gown ensemble! Features a fitted corset with a full hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure...
VERA WANG Beige Silk Organza Tulle Pleated Wedding Gown Size 2
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of nude organza and tulle. The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excelle...
Vera Wang Vintage Size 10 Pale Yellow 1990s Strapless Taffeta 90s Ball Gown
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking 1990s VERA WANG pale yellow strapless taffeta and mesh evening dress!
Vera Wang Black Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in New York City, NY
Cute black silk cocktail dress w/orange & fuschia mesh fabric rear.
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci Vintage Monogram Customized Hand Painted Ladybug Reporter Messenger Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Gucci monogram canvas exterior trimmed with light brown leather, gold h...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Ensemble SS 1987 Black Suit Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1987 Ensemble: A Masterclass in Architectural Seduction Thierry Mugler was never one to simply design clothing - he sculpted, he dramatized, he ...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk & Swarovski Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, this strapless gown drapes beautifully, exuding a sense o...
Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Black Lace Gown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Gothic gorgeous Roberto Cavalli one shoulder lace gown. Bought for £2540 and new with tags, hanger and dustbag. Made from super fine, delicate slightly sparkling black lace, it has a...
Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Blue Chambray Rhinestone Runway Pants
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic pair of chambray Gianni Versace Couture pants with green rhinestones, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, the same collection ...
48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections. T...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,799
Size: FR 40 US 8
CHRISTIAN DIOR Black 3D Crochet Knit Ribbed Dress with Ruches Dior Logo Plate 40
By Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and versatile CHRISTIAN DIOR classic signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, almost couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses ...
Christian Dior by Galliano Gun Metal Grey Silver pointed Crocodile Kitten Heels
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano Kitten Heels featuring riveted Dior Buckles, crocodile texture leather and 3” Kitten Heels. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 36.5 Heel Height; 2.5” i...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Buckle Heels Pumps Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Stunning in Size: 38 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Patent Leather Toe * Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 4" Heel * Wit...
Unavailable|$5,100
H 6 in W 8.3 in D 1.75 in L 17 in
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Multi-Color Fur Jacket Unisex Size 0/2/4 Italy
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Fur fitted Jacket in blue , green, purple and black. Fit size 0/2/4
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.