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Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented
By Gina Fratini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, which look all the more dramatic with the dress’s ethereal angel sleeves. Accenting the look are silk
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni Vintage Sequin Chevron Open Shoulder Maxi Dress
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lucite loops, creating a striking visual contrast with the dramatic open shoulder long sleeves. Size
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Maria Gallenga Couture Metallic Stencilled Velvet Novelty Gown
By Maria Gallenga
Located in Studio City, CA
repeating pattern depicting mythical creatures. The floor length gown features dramatic gold lame-lined
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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Diane Freis Floral Chiffon Jumpsuit, 1980s
By Diane Freis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
done in rhythmically pleated chiffon that finish in a dramatic culotte leg. Flowing, pleated sleeves
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1980s Jumpsuits

Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels Eyelet Fringe Details
Located in Gresham, OR
with white machine-made lace at center front and back. Dramatic angel-like sleeves are entirely trimmed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Vintage Japanese Magenta Orange Tie Dye Silk Kimono jacket, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
kimono dates to the 1940’s, and features voluminous three-quarter length sleeves with dramatic drops that
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1970s Japanese Capes

Pauline Trigere Chic Burgundy Chunky Wool Knit Cocoon Coat c 1960
By Pauline Trigère
Located in University City, MO
dramatic bracelet length sleeves are wide & voluminous Adorned with five large maroon color plastic resin
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1960s Unknown Cocoon Coats

Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
length sleeves with dramatic drops that extend down to hip level. Once reversed, this garment ingeniously
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1940s Japanese Jackets

Marni Yellow Floral Cotton Ruched Dress Spring 2017 New W Tags
By Marni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
ruched one-shoulder neckline that is secured with a cream rope tie at the neck. The dramatic, oversized
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Galanos Floral Dot print Billow Sleeve Cut-Out Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
By Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
delicate gathers just below the shoulders and dramatic semi-sheer billowing sleeves that are finished with
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
in dynamic, body-contouring lines. • Dramatic bell sleeves, semi-sheer and flowing, adding a touch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Hot pink chiffon dramatic sleeve dress
Located in New York, NY
This bright pink chiffon dress has dramatic long sleeves. It is most likely from the 1970s.
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Red Wine Velvet Skirt Set With Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Houston, TX
below - the - knee length skirt with a side slit and gathered waist, and a striking long sleeve blouse
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1990s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1970s Lilac Voile Blouse With Some Serious Sleeves
Located in Bozeman, MT
collar and even more dramatic sleeves. A fetching find that begs for big bold jewelry. Pulls over the
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1970s Balloon Sleeve Blouses

BILL BLASS Black and White Off the Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
the dramatic sleeves to ensure they stay in place. The same fabric is featured around the upper back
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Late 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia One-Sleeved Gown
By Krizia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic one-sleeved gown from Krizia is made out of royal blue synthetic satin. It is extremely
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

1980 s PIERRE BALMAIN Volume sleeved evening gown dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
silhouette, with dramatic, volume shaped sleeves. The golden, metallic brocade fabric of the sleeves
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1980s Evening Gowns

Archival 1930s Debenham Freebody Couture Metallic Gold Lamé Winged Sleeve Gown
By Debenhams
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to the body effortlessly. I adore the dramatic ruched wing-sleeve construction and bold deco built-in
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1978 Lanvin Paris Couture Black Sheer Silk Stripe Velvet Billow-Sleeve Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ruffle collar with dramatic billow-sleeves. Shaped with an elastic band, the figure flattering cut adds a
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Puffer Style Jacket Purple Silk Coat w Dolman Sleeves
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Portland, OR
collar and dramatic abstract kimono style statement sleeves! This coat has so much style , almost like a
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1990s French Cocoon Coats

Vintage 1920 s Gallenga Couture Metallic Stenciled Red Velvet Angel-Sleeve Gown
By Maria Monaci Gallenga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
effect. My favorite detail is the dramatic winged angel-sleeves which Gallenga was known for. Throughout
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1920s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1971 Ossie Clark Yellow Celia Birtwell Print Silk Cut-Out Sleeves Bohemian Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, while the double cut-out voluminous sleeves add a dramatic, romantic flair. The cascading ruffles that
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1990 Yves Saint Laurent Green Orange Plaid Silk 2 pc Dress w Poet Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
especially love the dramatic poet sleeves! This outfit is from the YSL Autumn Winter 1990 / 91 collection
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1990s European Day Dresses

1980 Runway Yves Saint Laurent Red White Striped Ruffled Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
. It has a little keyhole at the neckline where the tie closure cinches. The dramatic poet sleeves end
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1980s European Blouses

Archival 1972 Geoffrey Beene Documented Checkered Wool Double-Breasted Mod Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and notched lapels. I love the lean, long sleeves with dramatic wide cuffs. This figure flattering
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1970s American Coats

2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
so much to this jacket and we especially love the avant garde sleeves with dramatic pleats at the top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Japanese Black Silk Brocade Antique Haori Kimono Jacket lined in Sakura Jacquard
Located in Boston, MA
Unisex Haori kimono jacket with subtly dramatic deep sleeve drops. Fabric: Silk brocade. Ecru
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1890s Japanese Jackets

Vintage Norma Kamali 1980s Red Satin One Piece Jumpsuit
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
at the bodice. We love the dramatic batwing sleeves and the way that the style and cut of the piece
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior London Made 1950s Coat in Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Gathered bracelet length sleeves. Super dramatic!
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1950s English Coats

Vintage 1970s Miss K Shaheen Gauze Maxi Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1970s dress * semi sheer ivory cotton gauze * floral lace sleeves & skirt * dramatic
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1951 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Velvet Wide-Cuff Swing Coat
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
adds gorgeous 3-dimensional texture. I love the dramatic cuffed wide bell-sleeves. This figure
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1950s French Coats

1967 Jean Muir Documented Psychedelic Op-Art Sheer Silk Tunic Mini Dress Pants
By Jean Muir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dress. Just look at those dramatic ruffle-trimmed billow sleeve and covered buttons. The matching
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1960s English Trouser Pant Suits

Valentino red silk evening gown dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
complete with dramatic lace net sleeve embellished with beads and sequins Measurements taken flat in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Robert-David Morton Seashell Dress, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the bust that is created through gathers at the center back neck. Long sleeves have dramatic bell
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1950 s Lilli Diamond Silver Lamé Beaded Strapless Dress and Swing Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
part is the matching swing coat with its dramatic cuffed puff-sleeves, hidden side pockets and pleated
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Pop Art Print Silk Satin Boxer Kimono - NWT Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Shawl-collar luxurious satin charmeuse boxer kimono robe with pockets and dramatic statement
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1990s Loungewear

1980 s Andrea Odicini Polka-Dotted Silk Gown
By Andrea Odicini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silk. Squared neckline with gathered short sleeves. Dramatic open back is accented with large bows
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Swedish Cream Silk Organza Blouse with Feathers
Located in Antwerp, BE
bra , simple camisole, white T-shirt or over a black silk turtleneck for a more dramatic effect. Open
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20th Century Swedish Blouses and Tops

Moschino Deadstock Crochet + Velvet Evening Gown with Fringe
By Moschino
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
high neck + dramatic ultra long sleeves (we show them pushed all the way up and left hanging
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Broadtail and Fox Fur coat
Located in Topanga, CA
silver fox, giving a dramatic effect. The sleeves are also full silver fox. The collar can be worn up or
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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

1960s Donald Brooks Swirl Print Batwing Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Houston, TX
This 1960's Donald Brooks multi brown silk dress with its dramatic batwing sleeves will be all the
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1960s American Caftans

Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s
By Madame Gres
Located in Houston, TX
the wrist. The sleeves end in a cuff that gathers the crescendo of the black silk sleeve. The dramatic
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1960s French Evening Gowns

Bill Gibb Pink Three Piece Knit Ensemble, 1975
Located in Houston, TX
pattern. The coat highlights dramatic kimono style sleeves and ties at both front and back. The skirt has
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1970s British Skirt Suits

1930s Silk Velvet Gown w/ Smocked Bodice
Located in Bozeman, MT
gown styled on the bodice with dramatically deep full sleeves that end at long fitted cuffs. Bodice has
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Gowns

70S ONE-SHOULDER I LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Strap Away! Unlined . . . And Now We Come To The Enormously Belled Sleeve! So dramatic
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Estevez Dress in Brown Chiffon with Statement Sleeves Evening Gown
By Estevez
Located in Portland, OR
full length dress has dramatic statement sleeves that are are lined to the elbow. The sleeves drape
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Dramatic Sleeve Cream Beaded Caftan Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible 1970s dramatic sleeve beaded caftan dress! Made of a creamy white fabric and accented
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1980s Evening Gowns

1940s Orange Red Crushed Velvet Coat with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 40s Orange Red crushed velvet coat with large collar and dramatic sleeves. Size: 6/8/ 10
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1940s American Overcoats

1970s Miss Elliette Two Tone Dramatic Sleeve Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Ultimate 1970s dramatic sleeved gown from California vintage label Miss Elliette! Made of a
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 s John Galliano Cocktail Dress w/Plunge Neckline Dramatic Sleeves
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's John Galliano creme silk plunge neckline cocktail dress w/dramatic sleeves. Lined at the
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1990s British Cocktail Dresses

French Jersey Gown with Dramatic Sleeve
Located in Gresham, OR
beautifully draped with gathered wide neckline, a fitted waist and dramatic Renaissance styled sleeve that is
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1970s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Black Silk Gown with Dramatic sleeve
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2009 Chanel Silk Gown with dramatic puffy sleeves and beautiful draping. Fabric : Silk organza
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Early 2000s French Toga Dresses

1980s Red Knit Mini Dress With Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
neckline and shaggy dramatic bishop sleeves. The back is cut in a flattering V line. The perfect dress for
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1980s Unknown Mini Dresses

60s Chiffon Floral Print Gown with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible 60s floral print chiffon dress w/ fitted bodice and Renaissance style sleeves, bow at
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Vintage CHANEL Black Silk Jerey Gown with Dramatic Sleeves
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel gown. empire waist.Fabric : silk chiffon and jersey size : 40 Excellent condition with tag attached. Original price tag was $7335
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

1950 s Polynesian Peacock Print Hostess Gown with Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous and truly original polynesian hostess dress. This dress is truly remarkable in style, pattern and quality of material fabric. Be the hostess with the mostess in this darin...
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1950s American Chinese Dresses

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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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