1970s Ted Lapidus Muslin Hooded Swiss-Dot Dress
By Ted Lapidus Boutique
Located in London, GB
It would have almost certainly been made by the same team as the haute couture collections and is in a wonderful cream checked muslin that features large embroidered Swiss dots. The ...
Geoffrey Beene Black and Sheer Dotted Swiss Evening Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Sharon, CT
Top is sheer. Skirt has a double layer, sleeves are sheer and slightly fluted. Marked 12 on the sleeve, but dress fits a size 6-8.
1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress
Located in London, GB
The bodice element of the dress is comprised of a net Swiss dot tulle overlaid with a rectangular floral lace panel and smaller side panels.
Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout.
1970's Anonymous Polka Dot and Flower Gown with Jacket
By Ira Berg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Perfect for a garden party, this chiffon gown and shawl jacket ensemble is light and airy. The gown has thin straps, a keyhole neckline and a tie belt at the waist. The jacket closes...
AKRIS Flamenco-Inspired Black / Creme-White Polka Dot Flounced Silk Dress, 1980s
By Albert Kriemler
Located in Munich, DE
Flamboyant 1980s signature polka dot design silk dress in black, creme-white and bright red by AKRIS of Switzerland.
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1970s Halston Dotted Swiss Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
His designs were modern, fresh, sexy and comfortable. This dotted Swiss wrap dress with a flirty ruffle is easy and looks like it enjoys a good party with lots of champagne and lip ...
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Size: Small/Medium
Valentino couture Swiss dot tulle and silk-wool jersey cocktail dress. c. 1970s
By Valentino Couture
Located in London, GB
Constructed with a wool-silk Jersey blend material. The dress features a slight V-neckline. The décolleté is decorated with intricate hand embroidered details made with Swiss dot tul...
90s CHANEL white swiss dot strapless mini dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s CHANEL white swiss dot strapless mini dress. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 29"/ Hip: 32" Length: 27" Note: there are 3 tiny holes in the front area of the lace.
Givenchy Dotted Swiss Floral Patterned Maxi Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy, nouvelle boutique, multi tone, graphic, floral patterned, dotted swiss, cotton, maxi dress, having ruffles that edge the arm hole and extends across the open back.
Victor Costa Romantica Dotted Swiss Maxi Dress
By Romantica by Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
Victor Costa Romantica, dotted swiss maxi dress having white dots, on a black voile background, halter cut sleeves, and a pleated ruffle collar.
Thierry Mugler Swiss Dotted Taffeta Mini Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy 80s Thierry Mugler mini dress of Swiss dotted black taffeta with patch pockets and center gather and bow.
Carlye Red & White Swiss Dot Peasant Maxi Dress, C.1970
By Carlye
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carlye, known for junior fashions, creates a C.1970 maxi peasant dress in a red and white Swiss dot fabric accented by colorful grosgrain ribbon and embroidered trim at the sleeves, ...
Halston 1970's Ruffled Wrap Dress Dotted Swiss Fabric
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
A black cotton with a white Swiss dot is used for this glamorous and sexy dress designed by Halston in the 1970's.
Dotted Swiss Beaded Floral Print
Located in New Hope, PA
This Richard Kaplan, New York dress is so feminine. The white Dotted Swiss fabric is printed with pastel Spring flowers.
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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 8-10)
1980's Pauline Trigere Black Linen & Swiss Dot Tulle Halter Dress & Wrap
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Atlanta, GA
This three piece ensemble features the unexpected combination of a relaxed black linen halter top paired with a nude illusion black swiss dotted tulle skirt and wrap. The skirt and ...
1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress
Located in London, GB
The top of the dress features a wrap around swiss dot tulle section which acts as extra coverage for the shoulder area.
1950s Navy Cotton Swiss-Dot Lace Dress with Matching Shawl
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual 1950s dress ensemble made from navy sheer cotton organza with a Swiss-dot print.
Halston dotted swiss wrap dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston dotted Swiss wrap dress
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim.
Vintage 1950's Blush Pink Swiss Dot Strapless Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * blush pink swiss dot print mesh * iridescent stripes * acetate and tulle linings * fitted bodice with stays * spaghetti straps can be worn tucked in * ...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
Vintage 1930s Women's White Cotton Embroidered Wedding Dress, Size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
ALBERTA FERRETTI 1997 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown w. Flower
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Previous seller purchased in 1997 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Sheer pullover silk slip (can be worn with or without) all pictures are taken with slip underne...
$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 ...
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
Vintage 1930's Ivory Satin Wedding Dress Bishop Sleeve UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible ivory satin, and finished with delicate matching covered button and loop fastenings, this magnificent 1930's gown is a true piece of fashion history. ...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Chanel 2008 Vintage Navy Blue Silk Peplum Gown Size 38 by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown with tag. size 38 fit size 4
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
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.
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