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1990s Yves Saint Laurent Size 40 6 / 8 Brown Plunging Vintage 90s YSL Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche chocolate brown plunging dress and sash belt ! Features
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Richard Tyler Couture Paris Print Size 8 / 10 Paris Print Vintage Dress
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and chic 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE Paris novelty print sleeveless silk dress! Features
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1990s Size 10 / 12 Avant Garde Off Shoulder Rhinestone 90s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s off-the-shoulder Avant Garde little black dress LBD ! Features black lacquer / rhinestone
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990s C.D. Greene Black and Gray Colorblock Dolman Sleeve Vintage Jersey Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage C.D Greene late 90s black and grey color block rayon jersey dress! Chic slouchy
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia 1990s Black Bodcon Long Sleeve Sz Medium Vintage 90s Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress from none other than the legendary AZZEDINE ALAIA ! This early 90s
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Daniel Tealdi Size 10 / 12 French Asian Graffiti Rayon Black Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 90s French designer DANIEL TEALDI Asian inspired graffiti print sleeveless mini dress
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Albert Nipon 1990s Black Polka Dot Origami Strapless Silk Dress Size 6
By Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage ALBERT NIPON 90s black strapless silk dress! Features black polka dots throughout
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage Size 8 Della Roufogali Black LBD Caged Back Sequined 90s Mini Dress
By Della Roufogali, Niteline
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexiest vintage DELLA ROUFGALI black sequined caged back 1990s Bodycon mini dress! Features
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1990s American Mini Dress

1990s Moschino Cheap Chic Black Silver Chain Loop Belt Vintage Dress Size 6
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 90s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC black dress, with attached silver loop link belt
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage 1990s 90s Black Ruched Off - Shoulder Body Con Little Black Dress
By Karen Lucas
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little black dress! Early 90s black dress, with ruching throughout (which is very
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1990s does 1950s White and Black Lace Strapless Vintage 90s Dress Small
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s does 50s white and black lace strapless dress! Features white French lace over a
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare early MARC JACOBS navy blue runway early 90s parachute cargo dress! Features functional
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Does 1920s Black and Red Burgundy Lace Beaded Fringe Vintage Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
dress! Features a black mesh lace with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins and beads throughout
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT 1990s Donna Karan Size 8 Black Metallic Rayon Off - Shoulder Vintage Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
dress ! Features a soft luxurious textured metallic rayon - the tag describes it as a metallic satin
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NWT Vintage Tadashi Shoji 1990s Purple I Magnin Sexy Bodycon Bandage 90s Dress
By Tadashi Shoji, I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
bandage dress! Figure hugging fit, with plenty of stretch. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Black and White Batik Print 1990s Flamenco Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black, white and grey flamenco style cold shoulder mini dress! Features
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Black Sequin + Lace Sexy Strapless Hi - Lo Vintage 90s Mini Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s black sequin hi-lo strapless bodycon dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990S Golden Brown Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Golden Brown Beaded Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Luca Luca Size 42 / 6 Snakeskin Silk Organza Strapless 90s Tan Brown Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s LUCA LUCA strapless snake skin print silk organza strapless dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990S Vivienne Tan Pearl White Beaded Rayon Crochet
Located in New York, NY
of fashion history. Decade: 1990s. Material: Rayon . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements
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1990s Mini Dresses

1990s Sophie Siabon Size 38 Light Blue Cut-Out Cage 90s Vintage Sexy Dress
By Sophie Sitbon Paris, Sophie Sitbon
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage Sophie Sitbon 1990s Light Blue cut-out cage style dress ! Cut-out above bust, and two
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Mid-Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Black Dropped Hem Bias-Cut Wiggle Gown LBD
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage midi Gianni Versace dress designed by Gianni Versace. This is the little black
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

90s Anna Sui silk slip dress with floral print
By Anna Sui
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Anna Sui silk slip dress with floral print Lace trim Condition: Excellent 100% silk 29" bust
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1990s North American Day Dresses

1990s Louis Feraud Size 6 Red Silk Abstract Rose Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 1990s LOUIS FERAUD red three dimensional rose print short sleeve silk dress! Not just
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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

1990s Bespoke Lilac Crystal-Embellished Gown
Located in London, GB
This is another bespoke creation from our fabulously wealthy client who had dresses made to order
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1990s British Evening Gowns

1990S Multicolor Sequined Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Multicolor Sequined Silk Gown MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990S Cream Silk Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Cream Silk Beaded Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, played by Fran Drescher
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Linda Segal Size 10 Black and White Cotton One Shoulder Vintage 90s Dress
By Linda Segal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s LINDA SEGAL black and white cotton picque one shoulder vintage mini dress ! Features a
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

ALAIA Black Jersey Halter Gown, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jaw dropping, show stopping, body hugging, little black ALAIA dress. Luxurious heavy-weight knit
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20th Century Evening Gowns

Vintage Etro 1990s Black Silk Size 40 Floral Print Short Sleeve 90s Shift Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ETRO short bell sleeve textured silk shift sac dress with POCKETS! Features a jet black
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Barboglio Cristina Jan Red + White Two Piece Vintage Top and Skirt Dress
By Barboglio Cristina and Jan
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 90s BARBOGLIO CRISTINA JAN two piece corset top and peplum skirt! Features a fitted bodice, with a slight flare at hem, and interior boning to keep everything in place. H...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Fabulous Bill Blass Sz 6 1990s Black and White Crochet Vintage 90s Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 1990s BILL BLASS black and white ivory knee length sheath dress! White crepe body with
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

NWT 1990s James Purcell Size 4 / 6 Mint Sherbet Green Gold Racerback Silk Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
silk racer back mini dress! Features a luxurious silk, with plastic pvc covered clear racerback straps
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Pierre Balmain Demi-Couture Cherry Blossom Embroidery Dress Coat Hat Set
By Balmain Ivoire, Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the 1990s, this stunning set is comprised of a matching sleeveless dress, coat, and hat. Each piece in
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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Size 38 Red White Cotton 90s Trapeze Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red cotton sleeveless trapeze tent dress
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Escada Sport Size 44 / 12 Flowers Polka Dot Print Vintage 90s Silk Dress
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress ! Features
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1990s Slovenian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Steve Stolman Black Neon Green Sequin Flower Size 6 8 Velvet Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s STEVE STOLMAN black and neon green sequined long sleeve velvet bodycon dress
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s OLEG CASSINI black and nude silk beaded and sequined halter mini dress! Features nude silk
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Erez for Lillie Rubin Size 10 Leather Suede Fringe Vintage 90s Mini Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing EREZ for LILLIE RUBIN Size 10 black suede leather fringe mini dress! Features a flattering
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black 1990s Silk Chiffon Beaded Hi - Lo 90s Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black silk chiffon hi-lo dress! Hundreds of hand-sewn silver beads
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Avant Garde 1990s James Purcell Size 8 Black and White Silk 90s Gingham Dress
By James Purcell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage James Purcell 'Fit N' Flare' black and white gingham dress! Features low-cut back
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s CD GREENE Black Nude Illusion Sparkle Glitter Vintage 90s 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
sleeve bodycon dress! Greene has been a celebrity go-to for decades. He is known for his impeccable
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990S Red Green Plaid Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Robe
Located in New York, NY
1990S Red & Green Plaid Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Robe MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest
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1990s Casual Dresses

1990S Black Pink Chinese Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Robe
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Pink Chinese Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Robe MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest
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1990s Casual Dresses

1990S Red White Beaded Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Red & White Beaded Net Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns

1990s Geoffrey Beene Goldenrod Black Wool 2-Piece Tweed Dress and Jacket
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisitely tailored, sleek 1990s Geoffrey Beene 2-piece ensemble in goldenrod and black tweed
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1990s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1990s Oscar de la Renta Sz 10 / 12 Black Fortuny French Lace Vintage 90s Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s OSCAR DE LA RENTA for Saks 5th Avenue black fortuny pleated chantilly French lace
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Jeran Rainbow Beaded Gown + Jacket, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jeran 1990s Rainbow Beaded Gown with Marching Jacket. Showcasing rainbow beadwork, this gown is
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20th Century Evening Gowns

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 6 1990s Royal Blue Silk Sequin Beaded 90s Mini Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage OLEG CASSINI royal blue silk long sleeve beaded mini dress! Features thousands of
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Size 14 NWT Vintage Ripetta Roma $4, 200 Neiman Marcus Marigold 1990s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
yellow silk short sleeve dress! Features textured silk. Avant Garde petal sleeves. Hidden zipper up the
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Satin Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Classic 1990s supermodel svelte long black satin gown from Gianni Versace Couture. Refined
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Byron Lars Size 4 / 6 Dark Green Pin Striped Avant Garde Vintage 90s Dress
By Byron Lars
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde BYRON LARS dark green pin stripe blazer mini dress ! Buttons up the front. Lightweight
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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1990s Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1990s dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect 1990s dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Jean Paul Gaultier, Gianni Versace and Dolce Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1990s Dress?

On average, a 1990s dress on 1stDibs sells for $923, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About 1990s Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 15, 2024
    Famous fashion designers in the 1990s include Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler

    For collectors and fashion lovers all over the world, ‘90s fashion has become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, 1990s fashion trends and apparel — vintage '90s clothing, handbags and accessories — have a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.

    Find 1990s Chanel bags, Moschino pants, Margiela jackets and other vintage garments and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    How much Chanel bags cost in the 1990s varied from piece to piece and from year to year. For example, in 1990, the iconic Chanel flap bag's price was $1,150. When adjusted for inflation, that is around $2,280 in today's money. Shop a diverse assortment of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bodycon dress and a bandage dress is construction. A bodycon dress is any stretchy dress cut to hug the curves of the wearer. Bandage dresses are bodycon dresses that look as if they consist of strips of fabric sewn together. Find a range of bodycon dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A wiggle dress is a dress that falls just below the knee and has a hemline that is narrower than your waist. It is a figure-hugging dress that might add some pep to your walk, resulting in a “wiggle” in your hip. Wiggle dresses came about in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A dressing chair may refer to the stool or short seat that is intended to accompany a vanity table. Vanities been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Find your vintage dressing chair or vanity table on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A dress ring is any ring that is not a wedding or an engagement ring. They can add charm to any formal or semi-formal outfit. Dress rings can be made of gold, silver, and more and can be studded with precious or semi-precious stones for added visual flair. Shop a collection of vintage and modern dress rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Rayon is a fabric produced from regenerated cellulose fiber and is used to make dresses. It's made from cellulose, which is a semi-synthetic material. It has a comparable drape and softness like silk. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    An A-line dress is a dress with a certain shape or cut. Specifically, dresses considered to be A-line styles fit closely along the bust and then gently flare outward for a flowier fit through the waist and hips all the way to the hem. The name of the style comes from the fact that A-line dresses show off a triangular shape similar to the letter A when hung on a hanger. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A mod dress is a style of dress that originated along with the mod subculture in London — a culture with roots in 1950s' bohemian-style coffee bars where jazz and blues were played on jukeboxes. Later, during the 1960s, mods were generally fashion-conscious teenagers living in London and south England who listened to these types of music as well as R&B. Mod dresses were among the garments worn by mods, and they were colorful and were embellished by interesting patterns and designs. Mod dresses were made with a short hem. A range of mod dresses by Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and others can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chiffon is a light and sheer material that's typically made of silk, nylon or rayon. It's often used for lingerie and formalwear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dupioni dress is a dress made of a type of silk fabric called dupioni. It is very popular in bridal wear and in other formal wear. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer dupioni dresses and home décor from top designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The hem of a dress is the bottom edge. Depending on the length of the dress, the hem will fall in different places. With a gown or maxi dress, the hemline is usually between the ankle and floor, while the hemlines of micro and mini dresses brush against the thighs. Explore a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a gown and a dress are not always the same type of clothing. While a gown is a type of dress, not all dresses are gowns. Gowns tend to be more formal and suited for black-tie and evening events. Shop a wide selection of high-end gowns and designer dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A ruched dress uses a specific pleating or gathering of the dress material which results in a slimming effect. The ruched style is also used as a means of decoration.

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