1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage 100% liquid silk Vibrant peach color Hard boned corset Matching oversized shawl This piece appears to be custom sized, so please refer to measurements Exce...

Bob Mackie Vintage Autumnal colors Velvet burnout effect Gorgeous beaded armhole with cascading effect Slit Lined from the bust to the thighs Invisible side zip Size tag missing, ple...

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...

Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice. Gold flower detail at the waist. M...

Unworn with the original store tags still attached! Vintage yellow and black lace halter dress by Bill Blass. Full flared skirt and open back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip w...

Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back. Rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is a US 6 and the dress fits t...

Silk jacquard lurex cocktail dress . Organza lining inside the skirt and the back of the top. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Invisible zip closure on the slee...

Black sequin and nylon tulle bustier dress. Acetate lining. Boned . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Romantic and refined evening gown by Galanos, dating to his Spring 1984 collection. This wonderfully feminine dress has been crafted from a sheer silk chiffon in a timeless shade of ...

Hanae Mori Vintage Pink fuchsia / magenta colors Impeccable hand-beaded silk Carefully crafted, the attention to detail is insane, the scalloped edges, perfectly placed beads, the ma...

Red taffetas asymmetrical draped evening dress. Acetate or polyester lining. Boned. Ziop closure on the middle back. Front lenght : 88cm Back lenght : 142cm SIZE 34/XS

Karl Lagerfeld designed this 1980's navy blue dress with a classic padded shoulder, two breast pockets, a slightly raised waistline, and two vertical seams at the front. He saved al...

Stephen Sprouse 1980's black backless skater-shaped dress in a honeycombed metallic fringe fabric. Back zip. 80% rayon, 20% polyester. Fully lined in 100% acetate. Made in Korea. ...

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1980–1981 Burnout Silk Chiffon Dress Rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent “rive gauche” dress from the‍ Fall/Winter 1980–1981 collection, craft...

Giorgio Sant'Angelo Vintage Runway SS83 4 piece wedding ensemble: Skirt, Top, Jacket, and Belt Lined in silk Grey lace Lightweight and easy to wear Clear crystal embellishments Size ...

This Jean Paul Gaultier is a collectors dream. This dynamite leopard print denim dress originates from the Spring/Summer 1989 'Travel Around the World in 168 Outfits' collection. Thi...

An exceptional late 1980s Hermes Govantes cocktail dress, made in Indonesia and purchased new in Spain, beautifully preserved in never-worn condition. This extraordinarily rare piece captures the exuberance of late 1980s fashion with breathtaking hand-applied embellishment and a striking figure-skimming silhouette. The front is lavishly adorned with thousands of individually applied sequins, bugle beads, metallic beadwork, and dramatic beaded fringe that shimmers beautifully with every movement. Brilliant shades of turquoise, cobalt blue, emerald green, ruby red, fuchsia, violet, gold, silver, and ivory create a bold geometric composition evocative of the Memphis Milano design movement. The oversized turquoise circular motifs also recall Mediterranean protective eye symbolism, lending the dress an artistic and unforgettable presence. Crafted from a soft and comfortable rayon and elastane stretch knit, the dress molds beautifully to the body while allowing exceptional ease of movement. Adjustable shoulder straps provide a customizable fit, and the dress slips effortlessly over the head with no zipper or other closures. The clean, unembellished back provides a sophisticated contrast to the spectacularly decorated front, allowing the extraordinary handwork to remain the focal point. Purchased new in Spain during the late 1980s, this is a scarce example of Hermes Govantes’ work and an outstanding collector’s piece for lovers of exceptional vintage eveningwear. Marked Size: Medium Measurements Bust: 30 to 36 inches Waist: 24 to 30 inches Hips: 30 to 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 34 inches Condition Excellent condition. Never worn. The sequins, bugle beads, fringe, and stretch knit remain beautifully preserved, and the dress presents exceptionally well. A remarkable statement piece that pairs effortlessly with Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent YSL, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, or Bottega Veneta accessories. Perfect for cocktail parties, gallery openings, holiday events, resort evenings, fashion celebrations, or any occasion where unforgettable vintage glamour is desired. 1980s cocktail dress...

Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....

Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...

Black wool cocktail dress with guipure bottom edge. Sil and rayon lining. Zip, button and buttonhole closure on the top middle back. Button and buttonhole on the cuffs. size : 36/38...

Vintage 1980s metallic gold quilted pencil skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure and pockets. The marked size is 38, and the skirt fits ...

A Fun 1980’s stretchy body con Mini dress, featuring colourful Rhinestone shoulders and sleeves, figure hugging silhouette and backless keyhole reverse. The dress has statement padd...

Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

A fabulous purple silk strapless bustier jumpsuit from an early Gianni Versace collection. The fitted, micro pleated, boned bustier bodice crosses and w...

A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across the front closing with a hook at the waist, matching...

The truly iconic Patrick Kelly 1989 question mark rhinestone dress. Bette Davis wore a red version designed specifically for her David Letterman appearance in April 1989, less than a...

A gorgeous brightly colored flowered silk skirt from Gianni Versace. It has a 2" waistband, falls straight to the hem with a panel draping across the front and is comprised of diffe...

Ivory bridal gown by George F. Couture (George Fakhir Inc., New York), c. late 1980s–early 1990s — as featured in Vogue (long sleeve variation) on thrifting your wedding outfit, styl...

Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwing...

This documented Chanel dress walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Spring 1988 collection and can just be seen in the background in one of the runway shots. The skirt is tailored fro...

Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...

Rare vintage 1980s black, white and red strapless dress by Pierre Balmain. Embroidered scroll detail. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure. There is no marked size but the dres...

Spectacular 1980s MIKE BENET X DISNEY limited edition purple and green one shoulder sequined gown dress! Features a purple taffeta with kelly...

Black velvet and blue taffetas asymmetrical evening dress. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Boned . Split on the middle front. SIZE 38/M

This Issey Miyake runway dress from 1984 is a great example of his sculptural, minimalist style. It’s made from a persimmon-colored cotton with a long silhouette with some volume th...

Leonard of Paris strapless evening gown in metallic gold and silver woven fabric with pink, lilac, and peach accents throughout. The bodice has a silver-toned textured finish with a ...

This is an original Vicky Tiel Couture gown from 1987 — the same signature design that was later recreated for Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. For collectors, that detail matters: thi...

Sexy and super flattering SAMIR black ruched sleeveless cocktail dress! Features a peek-a-boo bust, encrusted with pearls, beads, seed beads and rhinestones. Flattering stretch jerse...

Made of a nice fine wool weave, this dress has a v-neck with a gathering detail; zip cuffs, and a front middle vent. There are very discreet shoulder pads as were common in the 80s. ...

Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...

1980s Sant Angelo red velvet stretch dress measurements taken un-stretched 10" bust, 10.5" waist, 48" length mannequin is a US sz 6 fits sz 0-8 US

Fabulous early 1980s I. MAGNIN royal blue Avant Garde full length taffeta maxi evening dress! Features a vibrant royal blue color. Ruffle origami detail at top left shoulder, and dia...

Important Bob Mackie late 70s/early 80s dress! From the era of Mackie's 'hype,' this dress mirrors his femininity, and attention to detail. Cotton la...

Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace tri...

Stunning vintage Frank Usher for Neiman Marcus gown! So much detail was put into this lovely creation! Remarkable blue color, on the most luscious silk. Drapes in all the right place...

Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...

Approximately Size US 6 / 8 ( Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall ) Measurements: Up to 48 inch bust ( dolman sleeves ) 27 inch waist 38 inch hips 57 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem A breathtaking and rare Bill Blass Fall/Winter 1983 evening gown in dramatic black and silver metallic velvet, capturing the high-glamour sophistication of early-1980s American couture. The fabric has a reptile-inspired, almost crocodile-effect texture that shimmers in motion, shifting from deep inky black to liquid silver under the light—utterly camera-ready and red-carpet worthy. The gown showcases Blass’s signature blouson bodice, softly draped through the shoulders and sleeves for easy, fluid movement. A defined elasticized waist creates shape while remaining comfortable and forgiving, then falls into a long, straight column skirt that elongates the figure. The sleeves are gently gathered at the wrists with hidden zippers, echoing the soft volume of the bodice. Down the back, a row of covered buttons adds a refined finishing touch and reinforces the couture feel of the piece. From every angle, the metallic velvet catches the light, making this gown a standout choice for formal events, galas, and editorial moments. Perfect for collectors and clients who love a dramatic, era-correct 1980s silhouette with a modern, minimalist edge. ⸻ Styling Notes This F/W 1983 metallic velvet gown is incredibly versatile for evening: • Pair with strappy black or silver heels and a sleek clutch for classic black-tie styling. • Add sculptural silver or hematite jewelry to echo the metallic shimmer. • Layer with a black velvet or satin opera coat or a vintage fur stole...

Chic 1980s DIANE FREIS purple flower and jewel printed long sleeve midi dress ! Features a beautiful purple background color with flowers ( maybe hibiscus ) in pink, with jewel print...

Very rare black cotton strapless dress from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 1988 "Sicily" fashion show. The fitted bodice is made from stretch cotton, creating a clean, structur...

Striking 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hunter / forest green and black strapless dress ! Green taffeta fabric with sheer black mesh and velvet overlay. Bow sash detail at l...

Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his Sprint/Summer 1982 collection created a number of styles of bold vibrant uniquely handpainted crepe-de-chine caftans that helped define his five...

Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachabl...

Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers...

Gold beaded cocktail dress with bead fringes . Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining: 100% rayon. Padded bra. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Size on tag 6 ...

Karl Lagerfeld designed this elegant tailored pleated wool crepe look for the Chanel Boutique line. It has black straps above a horizontally quilted band which holds the pleats in p...

Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...

Extremely rare Documented vintage BOY LONDON 'American Flag' dress! My heart literally skipped three beats when I found this rare beauty! I have never been ...