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1960s Aled Couture of Israel Metallic Knit Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible 1960s maxi gown- designed by Aled Couture of Israel! Dramatic angel wing sleeves, backed
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1960s Israeli Maxi Dresses

1970 s Hanae Mori Couture Pink Chiffon Beaded Floral Print Evening Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Studio City, CA
, dramatic angel wing sleeves and beading at the bodice. In excellent condition. No size tag so please
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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos 80s Kelly Green Ribbon/Chiffon Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
constructed of silk satin ribbon laid over chiffon, the chiffon balloon sleeves have dramatic ruched cuffs and
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1980s American Evening Gowns

TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT silk jacket with rose - 2003
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare sexy seamed lavender jacket with unique sleeves and dramatic oversized purple flower from
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Victor Costa Striking Red Opera Coat Size Small
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accented by a dramatic collar and sleeve design. The sleeves feature buttons at the cuffs. In excellent
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20th Century American Opera Coats

Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and dramatic long sleeves. V-neck and pleating at the front provide a flattering fit. Leotard bottoms
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Early 2000s Italian Shirts

DONNA KARAN Size M Navy Open Front Belted Jacket Blazer
By Donna Karan
Located in San Francisco, CA
DONNA KARAN blazer in a navy woven fabric featuring a dramatic notch lapel, long sleeves, and open
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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

1970s Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1970s Velvet coat from Saint Laurent Rive Gauche! Fitted through the bodice with dramatic puff
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1970s French Jackets

Thierry Mugler Architectural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New Hope, PA
decorative piece. The hemline angles down to the right creating a very dramatic look. The long sleeves have
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Late 20th Century French Dinner Jackets

1960 s Annacat Yellow floral maxi dress
By AnnaCat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
which offsets the dramatic half angel sleeves. Fastens with a single row of covered dome buttons from
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1960s English Maxi Dresses

Vicky Tiel Black Velvet Skirt Suit with Rhinestone Buttons Size Small
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gathers at the sleeve for a dramatic effect and a peplum style waist. The pencil style skirt has a zipper
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20th Century French Skirt Suits

Rare 1980s Fong Leng Multi Color Pant Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, feather motifs and brush strokes. Top buttons up the front- features a high neckline and dramatic
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1980s Dutch Trouser Pant Suits

A/W 2002 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Tom Ford Runway Taffeta Jacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, Lombardia
masterpiece of refined sensuality. Crafted from black taffeta with rich velvet paneling, it features dramatic
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Early 2000s Jackets

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Black Western Inspired Jacket 2003
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-breasted jacket featuring dramatic full sleeves with snap cuffs, a flap collar, hourglass silhouette, brown
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Early 2000s French Double-Breasted Jackets

James Galanos Plaid Silk Dress w/ Wool Military Style Jacket
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
beautifully constructed like all of Galanos' pieces with a silk lining, novel front pleating and dramatic
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1980s American Chemise Dresses

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s.
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
dress's left bodice continuing through to the back left bodice. Dramatic dolman sleeves make this dress
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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sequined-embellished dramatically oversized puff shoulder sleeve and a gigantic, draped sequined
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sequined-embellished dramatically oversized puff shoulder sleeve and a gigantic, draped sequined
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sequined-embellished dramatically oversized puff shoulder sleeve and a gigantic, draped sequined
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Orange + Ivory White Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress and Jacket Set
Located in San Diego, CA
. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Dramatic short sleeve bright orange jacket
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1920 s Gold Lame Velvet Orientalist Dress and Coat Ensemble
Located in New Hope, PA
black silk velvet with dramatic cape sleeves embellished with the gold lame. There are two long velvet
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dress and Coat Ensembles

Lush Green Tropical Print Caftan Gown c 1970
Located in University City, MO
foliage accented with a few tiny restrained lady bugs The chic caftan is designed with dramatic
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1970s Unknown Caftans

1970 s Richilene Silk Chiffon Beaded Goddess Evening Dress
By Richilene, Richard and Ilene for Richilene
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern day goddess. The dress zips and hooks at the back with dramatic draped sleeves that provide
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Galliano S/S 2009 Beige Snake Animal Print Silk Maxi Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
has soft, draped sleeves and a dramatic train that flows elegantly from the back. The gown's earthy
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CASHMERE CARDIGAN WITH MINK COLLAR
Located in Alford, MA
rhinestone buttons at 3/4 sleeves; the dramatic collar of gray mink is extra deep, extending over the
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1950s Cardigans

Gucci by Tom Ford, Runway Kimono Jacket, Fall/Winter 2002, Look 7
By Gucci
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
, dramatic oversized sleeves, and thoughtful detailing make it a bold statement piece, reflecting the edgy
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Early 2000s Jackets

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-quarter length sleeves have dramatic drops extending down to hip level. The kimono is lined in an equally
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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

1940s Japanese Colorful Floral Printed Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-quarter length sleeves have dramatic drops extending down to hip level. The kimono is lined in an equally
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Early 20th Century Japanese Jackets

1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented
By Gina Fratini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
silhouette has a high neckline in the front and a lower one in the back to accentuate its dramatic drape and
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Gres 1954 Personally Owned Black Velvet Grey Silk Draped Pleated Gown
By Madam Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
is crafted from luxurious black velvet with three-quarter sleeves and a dramatic V-shaped neckline
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1950s French Delphos Gowns

Givenchy Boutique Vintage Black Organza Colorful Paillettes Polka Dots Blouse
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
absolutely stunning puffed sleeves that drape dramatically before being gathered into a wide cuff. It is
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1990s French Blouses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2004 Black Asymmetric Cowl Neck Draped Hooded Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
knit trim around edges of sleeves. Dramatic asymmetrically curved side seams; draped “twisted” look
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Early 2000s Italian Casual Dresses

Gina Fratini ombred silk chiffon gown
By Gina Fratini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
skirt that is full at the back, with attached draped cape that forms sleeves and a dramatic back drape
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1960s English Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Oversized Goat Leather Jacket, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
collar and dramatic draped sleeves, contributing to its unique, sculptural shape. The front displays a
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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Thierry Mugler Couture Fabulous Silk Blazer Jacket Dramatic Sleeves SS2001
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Mugler Couture Blazer/Jacket Spring Summer Collection 2001. Dramatic silk blazer with amazing surreal
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Early 2000s French Blazers

Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Dramatic Sleeves Beaded Bodice Ivory Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
neckline and dramatic puff sleeves that reach the wrist. The bodice features a beautiful embroidered floral
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection 1970s Black Silk Taffeta Poet Blouse 1976
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
. Couture quality, with most of the workmanship being hand-sewn. Features a dramatic ruffled collar and
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1970s French Bishop Sleeve Blouses

Valentino Seashell Print Cotton Shirt
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
dramatic balloon sleeves. This garment fastens with five buttons down the front. Nowadays, the seashell
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1970s Italian Balloon Sleeve Blouses

1980s Woven Mohair Sweater Coat W/ Nude Chevron Pattern Fox Tails Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
An over-the-top 1980's cream and nude color woven mohair yarn dolman sleeve style coat is
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1980s American Dolman Sleeve Coats

Vintage Tachi Castillo Dramatic Purple Cotton Cropped Bolero Jacket
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
textured cotton, with a red cotton lining. Dramatic sleeves, with an impressive collar! Can easily be
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1980s Mexican Bolero Jackets

1980s LEONARD Paris Metallic Floral Broacade Gown with Puff Sleeve
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1980s Vintage Leonard Paris floral metallic silk brocade gown with dramatic sleeve
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1980s French Ball Gowns

Edwardian Battenberg Lace Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1900's Edwardian Cream Battenberg lace coat with dramatic sleeves. Fit size: 2/4/6/8
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Early 1900s Unknown Opera Coats

1970s Purple Floral Rayon Wrap Ruffle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s flamenco style vintage rayon twill wrap dress with dramatic sleeves. Ruffle V neck wrap dress
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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Jeanette Kastenberg Black Sequins + Pearls Slouchy Batwing Dolman Blouse
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
hundreds of white pearls, while the body is fully sequined on 100% silk. Full dramatic sleeves, that looks
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1980s American Blouses and Tops

Amazing Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Couture Gold Metallic Avant Garde Peplum Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
dramatic sleeves, and tapered cuffs. Buttons up the waist, with exterior and interior buttons at bust. Can
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1990s Italian Blazers

Dramatic James Galanos Vintage Avant Garde Coat with Massive Balloon Sleeves
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Sparks, NV
Spectacular vintage swing coat by James Galanos with massive balloon sleeves. Unique avant garde
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1980s American Swing Coats

1980s Hanae Mori Hand Painted Maxi Dress with Dramatic Feathered Sleeves
By Hanae Mori
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
floral motif. Ostrich feather sleeves in lovely pinks, purples and creams. Sleeve is off the shoulder and
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1980s Japanese Maxi Dress

1994 COMME DES GARCONS dramatic black felted wool coat with dolman sleeve
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic jet black felt wool coat with dolman sleeves, fitted waist and Peter Pan collar from Comme
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1990s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

COUTURE c.1930 s Pink Swiss Dot Dramatic Tiered Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1930's Pink Swiss Dot Dramatic Tiered Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress Gown Circa: 1930’s Style
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1930s Evening Dresses

Goeffrey Beene Dramatic Red and White Stripe Caftan
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
. Dramatically placed red stripe panel down the center of the dress and sleeves. Kimono - like sleeves have
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1980s American Caftans

Dramatic Black Silk Velvet Hooded Evening Coat c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Dramatic black silk velvet hooded evening coat c 1960 The luxurious plush black velvet opera style
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1960s Unknown Opera Coats

Charles Patricia Lester 1970s Fortuny Style Burnt Velvet Pleated Top Skirt Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
incredible silk set in a stunning peachy color offers a dramatic button-up top with intricate burnt velvet
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1970s Welsh Skirt Suits

1970 s Rikma Butterfly Sleeve Blouse
By Rikma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
geometric print on the bib. Dramatic, fluttery butterfly sleeves. Zips up the back. Marked a size Medium
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1970s Israeli Blouses and Tops

Dolce Gabbana Matelasse Jacket with Poet Sleeves
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Dolce & Gabbana cotton matelasse jacket with oversized poet sleeves in silk chiffon. Man
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1990s Italian Dinner Jackets

1970s Bill Tice Black Caftan w/Batwing Sleeves
By Bill Tice
Located in Studio City, CA
Nothing says the '70's like this loungey caftan from Bill Tice. Draped to perfection with dramatic
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1970s American Caftans

Black and nude voided organza handkerchief sleeve dress, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beautiful cocktail dress features a banded collar, fitted bodice and long sleeves with dramatic handkerchief
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Alfred Bosand Hot Pink Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress w/ Voluminous Sleeve
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Gresham, OR
bodice, voluminous puff sleeves and a dramatic long bubble shaped peplum. Straight skirt underneath is
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1980s American Cocktail 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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