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Mila Schon Black Silk Velvet Gold Lurex Dress with Ruched Sleeves, 1980s
By Mila Schon
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
mini length and with dramatic ruched sleeves that flare out at the shoulder and taper down to the wrist
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1980s Italian Mini Dress

Vintage 1930 s Light Blue Sheer Floral Embroidered Organza Winged-Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
organza gown. The deco floral embroidery is really impressive in its own right. I adore the dramatic short
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1930s Vintage Bridal Gowns

1970 s Galanos Colorful Graphic Deco Print Silk Billow-Sleeves Cocktail Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect example of his talent. I love the dramatic billow-sleeve bodice with back cut-out slit design. The
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Alice Pollock Floral Chiffon Kimono-Sleeve Asymmetric Tunic Dress
By Alice Pollock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-neck button trimmed, large cut-out plunge with dramatic billow sleeves. Bodice has a draped loose
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1974 Chanel Haute-Couture Blue Floral Illusion Silk Billow-Sleeve Belted Dress
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
skirting and elegant thin-straps. The overlay has a gorgeous bow-tie neckline and dramatic billow-sleeves
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960 s Elizabeth Arden Psychedelic Print Chiffon Winged-Sleeves Maxi Dress Gown
By Elizabeth Arden, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
modern. The fabric is "light as a feather" so wearing the garment feels like wearing air. The dramatic
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1960s American Evening Gowns

1969 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Brown Floral Flocked Silk Kimono Sleeve Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-flocked silk of the highest grade. I adore the high neck bodice with dramatic angel kimono-sleeves. The
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Halston Metallic-Silver Lame Belted Bell-Sleeve Evening Gown Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
iridescent metallic silver print silk-lame . I love the low-cut plunge scoopneck with the dramatic angel bell
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Thea Porter Kaleidoscope Floral Print Cotton Bell-Sleeve Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
kaleidoscope floral cotton print. I love the dramatic bell-sleeves and bold block coloring. The silhouette is a
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960 s Pauline Trigere Abstract Floral Cotton Kimono Angel-Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice has dramatic floor-length kimono angel-sleeves with sparkling rhinestone buttons gracing down the
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1950s Pierre Balmain Black and Nude Silk Dress w/ Billow-Sleeve Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
statement piece in it's own right. Just look at those dramatic billow-sleeve cuffs. It is extremely rare to
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1970 s Ted Lapidus Couture Cinnamon Floral Print Lace-Up Billow Sleeve Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-print "light as a feather" silk blend dress is a perfect example of his talent. I love the dramatic
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Embroidered Key-Hole Black Crepe Billow Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-hole plunge with dramatic billow-sleeves! I adore the embroidered red floral deco motif which frames
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930 s Sheer Floral Print Chiffon Pintuck Billow-Sleeve Bias Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has a sculpted high-neck with dramatic pintuck billow sleeves
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1930s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930 s Hattie Carnegie Pleated Chiffon Lace Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Dress
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
allure that I find irresistible. The bodice has a unique illusion panel and dramatic puff-sleeves. The
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Burgundy Velvet Palazzo Jumpsuit with Fringe Belt 6
Located in Houston, TX
sleeves, and dramatic palazzo pants. The jumpsuit comes with a matching fringe-hemmed burgundy velvet belt
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1960s American Jumpsuits

80s Black Norma Kamali Bolero Ruffle Jacket
By Norma Kamali
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A flamboyant 1980s Norma Kamali black ruffle cropped bolero jacket with long dramatic ruffled
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1980s Bolero Jackets

Mary Quant Blue Red Peasant Dress with Ditsy Floral Print, 1970s
By Mary Quant
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning vintage Mary Quant maxi dress for her Ginger Group line, from the 70s with dramatic
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1970s Maxi Dresses

1974 Yves Saint Laurent Haute-Couture Purple Magenta Plaid Silk Pleated Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the waistband. I love the slightly puffed sleeves and dramatic French cuffs. It is timeless and
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Bill Tice Black Off The Shoulder Knit Wear Maxi Dress
By Bill Tice
Located in Houston, TX
shoulder. A dramatic batwing sleeve drapes down one arm. The dress has a 22"side slit. This dress is
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1970s American Day Dresses

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Science Fiction Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
has a two-way zipper running all the way down. Collared neckline and dramatic puff sleeves. Circa
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1990s Japanese Cocktail Dresses

1980s Victor Costa Bergdorfs Red w White Polka Dots Summer Evening Swing Coat
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
polka dots. This lightweight open front coat has dramatic long raglan sleeves, puffy shoulder pads, and
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1980s American Coats and Outerwear

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Deadstock Clock Print Silk Blouse w Original Tags
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
vintage Escada, on the center front opening and on the cuffs of the sleeves. There are dramatic drop
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Late 20th Century Italian Blouses

1980s Lorcan Mullany Bellville Sassoon Pink Black Vintage Evening Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in Portland, OR
Lorcan Mullany for Bellville Sassoon in the 1980's. This lovely evening gown has dramatic slightly off
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1980s English Evening Dresses

1980s Marc Buchanan Pele Pele Vintage Black Leather Coat w Leopard Pony Fur
Located in Portland, OR
love the long straight sleeve that is under the bell shaped over sleeve. The dramatic oversized lapels
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1980s Korean Coats and Outerwear

Black White Silk jacquard Butterfly DANIKA Shift from FLORA KUNG Vintage Sz 6
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Chic two-tone vine print for this stunning FLORA KUNG printed silk jacquard shift with dramatic
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1980s American Tea Gowns

1980s Hanae Mori Blue Butterfly Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Houston, TX
. Beautiful blue with her signature butterfly throughout adds whimsy to your day. Dramatically draped sleeves
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

1980s Ruched Vintage Silk Cocktail Evening Dress In Tonal Black Polka Dots
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Portland, OR
tone on tone black polka dot silk fabric that is flat pleated in the front. The dramatic puff sleeves
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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Ramosport Paris Vintage Red Wool Coat Made in France Size 40 or US 8/10
Located in Portland, OR
actually fit a variety of sizes. The coat has pockets, snaps, and a great belt. The dramatic french cuff
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear

1980s Deadstock Emanuel Ungaro Purple Vintage Dress New W/ Tags
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Portland, OR
closure. The cuffs have same buttons as the back of the collar. and we love the dramatic shoulder pads and
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1960 s Elizabeth Arden Off-Shoulder Floral Print Silk Blouse Maxi Skirt Set
By Elizabeth Arden, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic billow-sleeves are incredibly chic and fashion-forward. I adore the off-shoulder Grecian goddess
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1960s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920 s Turquoise-Blue Crochet Silk-Knit Novelty Butterfly Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is an elegant square-neck plunge with dramatic fringed 3/4-length sleeves. I love the hand
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1920s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Sheer Light Blue and Gold Metallic Hostess Over Gown, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
collar and dramatic bishop sleeves, which are cuffed at the wrist. The bodice closes by hook and eye
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1970s Unknown Loungewear

Vintage Silk Beaded Caftan Full Length Dress Sequins Gold Metallic Embroidery
Located in Portland, OR
the quality of materials and the beautiful handwork.. The dress has dramatic, voluminous sleeves with
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1980s Unknown Caftans

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Moujik the French Bulldog Print Blouse, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
pure silk with a nehru collar and dramatic balloon / bishop shaped sleeves. This perfect for the day in
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1980s French Blouses and Tops

1950 s Lilly Dache Couture Red Silk-Faille Cocktail Dress Matching Swing Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
swing skirt. The matching coat is so versatile and timeless. Check out the cuffed-sleeves & dramatic
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Cotton-Print Celia Birtwell Tiered Blouse
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
talent. The garment is a flattering button-down plunge loose-fitting silhouette. I love the dramatic
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1970s English Blouses

William Pearson Vintage Duck Egg Linen Shift Dress with Bow Appliques, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
, along with the clean lines give a minimalist look, whilst bow appliques give a chic yet dramatic look
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1980s American Shift Dresses

Anne Fontaine Blouse in Black Cotton Gothic Victorian Style w/ Laces up Sides 40
By Anne Fontaine
Located in Portland, OR
sleeves and dramatic laces on the sides. The blouse is styled like a Victorian corset with stays and a
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Early 20th Century French Blouses

1970 s Thea Porter Couture Colorful Print Silk-Chiffon Tiered Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-chiffon. I love the dramatic sheer tiered-ruffle sleeves and low-cut plunge bodice. The silhouette is a
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940 s Hawaiian Novelty Crane-Bird Tropical Print Silk Rayon Pake Muu Gown Dress
By Lauhala
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lining the dramatic Japanese kimono style butterfly sleeves. The dress has an hourglass nipped waist with
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1954 Christian Dior Original Polka-Dot Blue White Silk Circle-Skirt Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-buttons. I love the lean, long 3/4-length sleeves met by dramatic over-sized cuffs! The hourglass nipped
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark for Radley Black Moss Crepe Plunge Cut-Out Maxi Gown Dress
By Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sexy cut-out tie plunge with dramatic lean, long sleeves. I love the hourglass nipped waist which can
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

S.G. Gilbert for I. Magnin Ethereal White Vintage Fortuny Pleat Dress, 1980s
By I. Magnin
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
adds a summery feel, showing off the decolletage and creating a dramatic puff / balloon sleeve
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Couture Copper Knit Beige Lace Bias-Cut Fringe Bohemian Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is framed in a gorgeous floral motif and dramatic fringed angel sleeves. I love how the fringe
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1987 Calvin Klein Documented Sheer Black Lace Hourglass Mermaid Gown
By Calvin Klein
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lace of the highest quality. The chic bodice has a high dramatic collar and lean, long sleeves. A
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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Galanos Gardenia-Floral Print Silk Lace Halter Backless Gown Jacket
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
velvet sash belt. I love the dramatic billow-sleeves on the matching swing style jacket. The hourglass
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990s Chocolate Givenchy Wrapped Ruffled Jersey Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Rockwood, ON
same dramatic ruffle finishes each sleeve as well. Excellent, appears unworn condition. Unlined and
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1990s Day Dresses

1970s Donald Brooks Red Jersey Crystal Button Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Rockwood, ON
sleeves with their dramatic ballooned appearance. His mainline label and very fabulous and well made. Much
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1970s Day Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Red-Silk Celia Birtwell Print Low-Cut Plunge Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic flutter-sleeves and pleated backside boice. Ossie Clark's designs, especially those made in Celia
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Jean Patou Sheer Metallic Lurex Silk Full-Length Jacket Pantsuit
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
duster jacket closes with three center covered buttons, has lean long sleeves and dramatic slit panels
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1970s French Trouser Pant Suits

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Dramatic Sleeves For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of dramatic sleeves. For dramatic sleeves, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Dramatic sleeves such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Cardinali, Gina Fratini and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Dramatic Sleeves?

The prices for dramatic sleeves start at $288 and top out at $8,000 with these items, on average, selling for $863.

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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. 

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