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1930 s Couture Rhinestone Studded Plum Crepe Winged Sleeve Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
workmanship which really gives the garment so much depth and texture. Just look at those dramatic winged open
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Mocha Brown Moss-Crepe Cuddley Backless Billow-Sleeve Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gown is a perfect example of his talent. The bodice is a sexy low-cut plunge with dramatic billow
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Ossie Clark for Quorum Navy Deco Print Satin Backless Billow-Sleeve Gown, 1972
By Quorum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
plunge with dramatic billow-sleeves. Just look at the fantastic backless design! The chic wrap-around
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 Alice Pollock Green Print Rayon Cut-Out Plunge Billow Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Alice Pollock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut-out plunge with dramatic billow sleeves. I love the two different patterns used; a bold deco
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1970s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1991 Yves Saint Laurent Leon Bakst Novelty Print Silk Bell Sleeve Ensemble Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cropped design with dramatic angel bell-sleeves. The matching nipped waist pants have a sculpted harem
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930 s Black Silk Velvet Lace Sheer Illusion Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
built-in camisole. I love those dramatic puff sleeves which really look sensational from all angles. The
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Red Moss-Crepe Satin Key-Hole Billow Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
trimmed key-hole with dramatic billow-sleeves! The nipped-waist free flowing maxi skirt finishes this
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930 s Navy Blue Couture Beaded Embroidered Sheer Net Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seductive low plunge curved shelf-bust with dramatic puff sleeves. I love the three-dimensional beaded
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930 s Ruby-Red Floral Print Silk Puff-Sleeve Belted Maxi Dressing Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
coral-detailed buttons and additional decorative toggle closures. Love the dramatic puff-sleeves which
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930 s Couture Black Sequin Silk-Chiffon Puff Sleeve Backless Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is a seductive ruched neck, cut-out plunge with dramatic mini puff-sleeves. This gorgeous bias-cut
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Architectural Black Wool Jacket (Runway Look) - Circa 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, Chelsea
glass cabochon pearls with a golden rim pressure buttons. The dramatic sleeves are ruched up on the cuff
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1990s Jackets

Carolina Herrera Black Sequined Evening Jacket
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carolina Herrera dramatic black sequined short sleeved evening jacket with floral embroidered
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Late 20th Century American Blazers

S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier Tortoiseshell Print Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier abstract tortoiseshell print dress. Long sleeve gown with dramatic
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

1980s North Beach Leather Jumpsuit
By Michael Hoban
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather, fully lined with chromed zip accents. Great, ribbed collar, cuffs and waist detail. Dramatic
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1980s American Jumpsuits

1990 s Sophie Sitbon Black Gown with Cutout Detailing
By Sophie Sitbon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Long tapered sleeves. Dramatic center front slit. No closures. Unlined. Labeled a size 42. 94
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloe Black Glitter Patterned silk blend blouse 38
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
button fastening Sheer black sleeves Dramatic flare cuff Ribbed cuff finish and circular stitch
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

Versace Mixed Print Silk Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
chiffon. Dramatic, sheer balloon sleeves. Ruffle-trimmed shoulders and crystal embellished embroidery
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Iconic Yohji Yamamoto vintage 90 s Asymmetrical Blazer, Sz. M
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Berlin, DE
classic while the right side angles to shoulder for a dramatic effect, 2 buttons, curved sleeves, pockets
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1990s Japanese Blazers

Bill Blass Curled Ostrich Feather Bolero
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic short sleeved black curled ostrich feather bolero from Bill Blass. Feathers are hand sewn
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1980s American Coats and Outerwear

1950 s Amelia Charcoal Silk Moire Floral Taffeta Dress
By AMELIA GRAY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gray. Possibly Galanos. Dress has a wrap bodice that hooks and snaps in the front, with dramatic
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Tom Ford For YSL 2003 coll. Amazing Runway Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
such an incredibly interesting design. Love the sleeves. Very dramatic look. Pristine condition like
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chemises

1980 s CHANEL Black and White Party Dress with Ruffles
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and white palette. Dramatic, flamenco inspired sleeves are made from layers of ruffled tulle edged
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Asymmetric Silk Floral Blouse - Size US 0-2
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Asymmetric Silk Floral Blouse - Dramatic sheer blouse with one sleeve - Frill
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

$6, 350 MARCHESA Sequin-embroidered silk-blend tulle mini dress
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
, the dramatic balloon sleeves are balanced by a high hemline and open décolletage. Black silk-blend
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Prada Magenta Silk Blouse
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
stunning, while the flowy ruffled babydoll cut is feminine but dramatic. The soft puffy sleeves add just
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Blouses

1920 s Fantastic Beaded Floral Lamé Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Golden bugle beads are hand sewn throughout for added texture. Jacket has dramatic bell sleeves and is
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Jackets

Sant Angelo Purple Lurex Gown with Cascade Back
By Giorgio di Sant Angelo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouette from the sculpted structural shoulders, to the elongated sleeves and the dramatic cascade back
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1970s American Evening Gowns

Lanvin Black Wool Sweater
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Make a statement in this black Lanvin sweater! Bold, voluminous, dramatic, silk sleeves contrast
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shirts

Cherished Chanel Wool and Silk Jacket Cream Fabric w/woven Gold Ribbons
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
statement that is both dramatic and modern. The long sleeves have no buttons at cuff. Mimicking sleeves
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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Rare Escada 1980s Red Knit Avant Garde Oversized Vintage Sweater
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
hips. We love the dramatic dolman style sleeves and the sweater reminds us of Japanese designer pieces
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1980s German Cardigans

1970 s Galanos Gold Lamé Lace Gown
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fitted sleeve with slight a-line and the second has dramatic bell sleeves and open, tunic-like sides
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1980/1990 Thierry Mugler Floral Silk Lamé Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood screen sirens of the 30’s and 40’s, with its dramatic plunging neck, voluminous sleeves and high
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Late 20th Century French Fashion

Giambattista Valli Black Ruched Silk and Velvet Runway Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Toronto, ON
. Dramatic balloon sleeves with one side in silk tafetta and the other in silk velvet. Centre back zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chado Ralph Rucci Platinum Silk Shantung Wrap Dress With Sash
By Chado Ralph Rucci, Ralph Rucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
elbow sleeves and dramatic matching sash with fringe hem. Collar may be worn fully upturned or turned
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Black Tulle Ruffle Lace Detail Flared Maxi Dress S
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
beautiful lace & ruffles. It flaunts a ruffled neckline, short sleeves, and a dramatic hem. Equipped with a
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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

Alexandre Vauthier Cable Knit Turtleneck Midi Dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in London, GB
and has dramatic, oversized turtleneck and long sleeves and midi length for an exaggerated shape. Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Louis Vuitton Navy and Black Wool Bomber Jacket
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vuitton - the cut is very sculpted with its high collar, dramatic shoulders, voluminous sleeves, and slim
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Ann Demeulemeester Black Leather Jacket
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in San Francisco, CA
textured antiqued silver buttons. The shoulders are dramatically sculpted, and the long sleeves very
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Jackets

1970’s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Floral Color Block Gown
By Giorgio di Sant Angelo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blossoms in hot pink, orange and blue with swirling green vines. Dramatic butterfly sleeves are fitted at
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1970s Evening Gowns

1890 s Victorian White Irish-Crochet Lace Handmade Blouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, a variety of floral motifs and an unique silhouette. I adore the dramatic wide cuff billow-sleeves
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Late 19th Century Victorian Blouses

1970s Rare Lee Bender Wet Look Maxi Dress
By Lee Bender
Located in Rockwood, ON
sleeves with dramatic cuffs and a long A-line skirt. The exaggerated and pointed collar is killer! No
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960 s Rudi Gernreich Tangerine Cut Silk-Velvet Belted Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
maxi dress is a perfect example of his genius. The bodice is a flattering mock turtleneck with dramatic
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930 s Nude Silk Knit Crochet Floral Applique Carwash Fringe Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seductive low-cut plunge scoopneck with dramatic fringed bell-sleeves. I love the hand-stitched floral
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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Christian Lacroix Ivory Silk Organza Ruffled Blouse F/W 1995 Deadstock w Tags
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Portland, OR
neckline, an asymmetrical notched collar, and dramatic poet sleeves, encapsulating the designer's unique
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1990s French Blouses

Tom Ford for YSL Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2002 Runway Top
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
Iconic Tom Ford for YSL 2002 Fall Winter runway collection silk top. Dramatic bell sleeves, metal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shirts

1960s Donald Brooks Cord Net Gown
By Donald Brooks
Located in Rockwood, ON
his work and flair for the dramatic! Excellent, appears unworn condition! Sleeves: 24" Shoulder
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1975 Biba London Blue Denim and Faux-Fur Wide Cuff Sculpted Puff Shoulder Jacket
By Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, lean sleeves and dramatic wide-scale cuffs. The jacket even has hidden side pockets. My favorite detail
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1970s English Jackets

1970s Hippie Chic Embroidered Caftan
Located in Rockwood, ON
really makes a dramatic statement. Each sleeve is left unlined and the are cut deep and long so that they
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1970s Kaftans

1960s Pierre Balmain Lace Cuffed Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Rockwood, ON
white lace is startling and dramatic! Excellent condition Sleeves: 24" Shoulder: 15.5" Bust: 19
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1968 Phyllis Diller Documented Pink Yellow Chiffon Harem Pants Blouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic bell-sleeves. I adore the high-waisted gypsy harem-pants with optional sash belt. This three-piece
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1960s American Trouser Pant Suits

1970s Silk Jersey Pucci Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Rockwood, ON
and flattering cut that flow out from that dramatic square cut collar. The sleeves are full and then
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1970s Clothing

Vintage RUBEN PANIS Silk evening dress
By Ruben Panis
Located in Newport Beach, CA
USA. The dress features dramatic flounce, ruffled sleeves with underlaying tulle for volume and
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Hand Painted Pastels Silk Kimono
Located in Rockwood, ON
deco design worked into the fabric. Classic long, dramatic kimono sleeves and a lots of hand finishes
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Jackets

1952 Christian Dior Original Black Pleated Silk-Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
feather" black silk-taffeta. I love the wide portrait-collar and dramatic cuffed sleeves. The nipped-waist
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1972 Christian Dior Couture Red Orange Pleated Silk-Chiffon Gown Cape
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
red-orange semi sheer lined silk-chiffon. The bodice has chic lean, long sleeves and dramatic pleated
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1970s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1975 Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Metallic Bronze Floral Organza Belted Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
genius. The bodice has dramatic flutter-sleeves with stunning covered-button backside. I love the
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

70S BIBA CARAMEL SWING COAT
By Biba
Located in Miami Beach, FL
: Dramatic Seamed And Tapered Fitted Sleeves... Super Fitted And Tailored Bodice - Seamed And Darted-With
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1970s English Coats

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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. 

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. 

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