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1940 s Hawaiian Colorful Silk Rayon Pake Muu Tropical Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collar closes with two ruby-red frog closure, with the same ruby-red silk lining the dramatic Japanese
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1940s Chinese Dresses

1990 s Valentino Couture Black Embroidered Chiffon Magenta Silk Peasant Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
texture. The bodice has a gorgeous sheer strapless illusion and smocked shoulders. I love the dramatic
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Valentino Couture Burgundy-Red Silk Chiffon Lace Pintuck Pleated Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sleeves with dramatic French cuffs. The skirt nips in at the waist for an ultra flattering swing-skirt
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1970s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1974 Valentino Couture Turquoise-Blue Chiffon Pleated Swing Shirtdress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-sheer sleeves with dramatic over-sized satin cuffs. The skirt nips in at the waist for an ultra
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1970s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970 s Thea Porter Couture Cinnamon Cotton Voile Butterfly Embroidery Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
metallic embroidered butterfly appliques. I love the dramatic billow poet-sleeves and peek-a-boo front ties
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1970s English Maxi Dresses

1988 Bob Mackie Baby Blue Silk "Domino" Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Rockwood, ON
against most others. It is made from sculpted ice blue silk taffeta with the most dramatic and large
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1980s Jackets

1972 Biba London Black Velvet Wide-Collar Belted Full Length Trench Coat Jacket
By Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, lean sleeves and dramatic wide-scale collar. My favorite detail is the chic built-in waist belt. The
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1970s English Trench Coats

Vintage 1987 Romeo Gigli Museum-Held Red Velvet Jester Petal Swing Coat Jacket
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
garment has the most sensational large-scale layered petals throughout. I love the wide sleeves and
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1980s Italian Jackets

s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Rockwood, ON
love the dramatic butterfly sleeves! Examples of this print reside in major museums and it is an
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 s Ossie Clark Couture Block-Color Tiered Pastel Moss-Crepe Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is a sexy low-cut plunge with dramatic billowing-sleeves. I love the front button closures and
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1975 Ossie Clark for Radley Traffic-Light Stripe Black Crepe Smocked Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
you the perfect fitted silhouette. I love the dramatic billow-sleeves and back waist-tie. The vibrant
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1973 Ossie Clark Ivory Red Block-Color Wool Jacket Maxi Skirt Dress Ensemble
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with unique back swing design. I love the dramatic cuffed bell-sleeves and front pockets! The matching
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1970s English Skirt Suits

1969 Biba London Purple Marigold Deco Floral Print Jersey Low-Plunge Dress
By Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Biba's best- the high capped puff shoulders, super skinny sleeves and dramatic low scoop-neck. I adore
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1970s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930 s Beaded Colorful Floral Print Illusion Silk-Chiffon Belted Dress Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
flattering belted sweetheart illusion. The matching jacket has a ultra chic collar and dramatic bell-sleeves
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1974 Alice Pollock Documented Colorful Wool Knit Bohemian Sweater Dress
By Alice Pollock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
itself is magical; rainbow zig-zag stripes in an ultra soft wool knit. The bodice has dramatic wide
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1970s English Maxi Dresses

1970 s Biba London Sequin Navy Blue Wool Puff-Shoulder Plunge Collar Cuff Dress
By Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shoulders, skinny sleeves and dramatic low-cut plunge. The sparkling zig-zag glam rock sequins add the
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1973 Biba London Sequin Navy Blue Wool Puff-Shoulder Plunge Collar Cuff Dress
By Barbara Hulanicki Biba, Biba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
high capped puff shoulders, skinny sleeves and dramatic low-cut plunge. The sparkling zig-zag glam rock
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930 s Green Black Floral Sheer Lace Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown w/ Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
semi-sheer, tie-front jacket personify the feminine ideal in clothing. Just look at those dramatic bell
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Bob Mackie Domino Donated by Shalom Harlow
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
. This piece is beautifully crafted, the dramatic collar, sleeves and hem of the coat are lined in
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1980s American Clothing

1970 s Holly s Harp Rhinestone Peach Satin Strapless Gown Ruched Jacket Set
By Holly Harp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with it's dramatic ruched sleeves and easy-to-wear cardigan style. The pictures say it all
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Ossie Clark Green-Silk Celia Birtwell Print Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
talent. The garment is a flattering low-cut plunge hourglass maxi-length silhouette. I love the dramatic
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930 s Ivory Silk Velvet Beaded Cut-Out Shoulders Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
touch of ethereal magic to this special piece. I absolutely adore the dramatic cut-out puffed sleeves
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1930s Wedding Dresses

1972 Alice Pollock Blush-Pink Rayon Illusion Lace Bias-Cut Mermaid Dress
By Alice Pollock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wonderful example of her genius. The bodice is a seductive ascot-bow tie low-cut plunge with dramatic lace
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1970s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970 s Thea Porter Couture Art-Deco Smocked Print-Silk Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pure-silk. I love the dramatic billow-sleeves and heavily-smocked bodice. The silhouette is a
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1960s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1973 Ossie Clark Couture Celia Birtwell Floral Print Tiered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-length silhouette. I love the chic appliqued yoke and dramatic billow sleeves. Ossie Clark's designs
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses

1973 Ossie Clark Couture Celia Birtwell Floral Print Tiered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tiered tea-length silhouette. I love the chic appliqued yoke and dramatic billow sleeves. Ossie Clark's
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1932 Tallulah Bankhead Movie-Worn Beaded Blush Silk Bias Cut Deco Gown Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
long tails which wrap around the waistline. The gorgeous sleeves have a dramatic billow met by long
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

F/W 2010 Peter Dundas for Pucci Fringed Silk Devore Mini Dress
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Rockwood, ON
combine a silk velvet lame with dramatic fringing. Vogue said of this collection: "High bohemia and opium
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Pleated Pale Lavender Top - 2009
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, Chelsea
very long sleeves and dramatic roll neck, bringing the label’s signature sculptural creations. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses

Issey Miyake Pleated White Top - Circa 2009
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, Chelsea
high collar and dramatic short sleeves. It has a one-button closure in the middle of the V-neckline
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses

Vintage 1970s Kimono Style Brown Maxi Dress with Huge Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Vintage 1970s Kimono Style Brown Maxi Dress with Huge Dramatic Sleeves Size: One Size Fits All
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1970s Evening Gowns

Vintage Evening Dress in Bold Chiffon Print W Sheer Overlay Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
dramatic sleeves that are to die for. This is a vintage dress that would fit seamlessly into a modern
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1980s American Evening Dresses

1960s Blue Green Silk Chiffon Dress Chevron Stripe Print With Dramatic Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
evening affair or a wedding event. The dramatic sleeves adorning the exterior of the dress give it so much
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1960s North American Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Sparkle Zipper Dress with Dramatic Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Portland, OR
adjustable with the zippers. The sparkle starts to fade out around the cuffs of each sleeve. This dress has a
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Red Brocade Floral Vintage Cocktail Dress Dramatic Sleeves 6
By Suzy Perette
Located in Portland, OR
cocktail party dress has gorgeous sleeves with cutouts and it has an attractive, flattering fit. There are
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Dramatic Mink Stripe Cocoon Reversible Fur Jacket
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful ivory and gray stripe reversible mink cocoon jacket. So chic, and so warm. Reverses to gray leather
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1970s Dolman Sleeve Coats

1980s Mohair Oversized Sweater or Dress With Pockets Voluminous Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
could even be worn as a dress with its dramatic sleeves and two front pockets. The sweater is in cream
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1980s Unknown Pullovers

Nolan Miller Gold lame Gown and Coat with mink trim size 20
By Nolan Miller
Located in New York, NY
sleeveless side rushed, v neckline, fully lined , zipper back. No closure overcoat with dramatic sleeves
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

1980s Neiman Marcus Vintage Red Ruched Asymmetrical Party Dress W Puff Skirt
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Portland, OR
has beautiful ruching details, a puff skirt and dramatic sleeves. This great 80's dress zips up the
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Troubadour Renaissance Inspired Velvet Brocade Evening Gown, c. 1970
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A breathtaking vintage evening dress c.1970, with incredibly long, dramatic sleeves that are lined
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1970s British Evening Gowns

1970s Black Gold Diamond Print Maxi Gown
By Rizkallah
Located in New York, NY
dress; there is a single diamond on the 2" cuff at the end of each sleeve. The dramatic sleeve is offset
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1970s Unknown Maxi Dress

Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress
By Cardinali
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Cardinali Dramatic Black Ruffled Poet Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress. I haven't a clue which is the
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1970s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Pink Satin Evening Coat Dramatic Statement Sleeves Medium
Located in Portland, OR
This exquisite pink satin evening coat is stunning and has incredible statement sleeves with 9 and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Gina Fratini Black Velvet Gown with Dramatic Puff Sleeve, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
heavy, incredible quality evening dress has a high, ruffled neck, dramatic puff sleeves and a full
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1970s British Evening Gowns

Dramatic Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Bolero With Oversized Pouf Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Worthy of any awards ceremony from the Nobel Prize to the Oscars, bolero features sleeves and the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bolero Jackets

Azzaro Golden Goddess Dress with Dramatic Crystal Jewel Accents
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Cloverdale, CA
other draped with a kimono sleeve, very dramatic. Hige swags of crystals adorn this beautiful piece Bust
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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Tadashi Vintage Blue Dress Iridescent Satin Dramatic Bow Beading
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Portland, OR
beading. The dramatic statement sleeves are ruffled and the front is beautifully pleated and draped. The
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Black Chiffon Dress with Unique Blouson Sleeves
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Black Chiffon Dress with Unique Blouson Sleeves. Cuffed blouson sleeves with
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1960s French Evening Dresses

John Galliano Vintage Gold Kimono Sleeve Extravagantly Beaded Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
JJohn Galliano Dramatic Gold Kimono Sleeve Extravagantly Beaded Evening Dress This is so beautiful
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Purple Stretch Dress W Asymmetrical Neckline Split Sleeves
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Portland, OR
Fabulous Alexander McQueen stretch rayon knit dress with dramatic split sleeves and asymmetrical
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21st Century and Contemporary English Day Dresses

Vintage 1970s Ruffled Italian Maxi Dress with Huge Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
print throughout. Perfect for spring and summer, this long dress has enormous, dramatic balloon sleeves
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1978 Lanvin Vintage Quilted Black and Red Jacket With Statement Sleeves
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Portland, OR
. The large dramatic puff sleeves are attached like kimono sleeves at the sides, and the jacket has a
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1970s French Jackets

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

1973 Miss Mouse Striped Chenille Corduroy Dolman-Sleeve Cropped Deco Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic dolman sleeves and self-covered buttons. This is the type of jacket you will reach for anytime you
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1970s English Jackets

Vintage 1970s Indian Cotton Gauze Block Print Dress with Balloon Sleeves
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
diaphanous, flowy quality. The floral block print is so bohemian while the dramatic balloon sleeves and gold
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1970s Indian Kaftans

1940 s Japanese Bamboo-Novelty Print Silk Belted Winged-Sleeves Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bamboo novelty screen-print. I adore the dramatic winged sleeves which flow as you walk! The stylized
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1940s Japanese Lingerie

1980s Tadashi Shoji Vintage Black Bodycon Dress Sheer Sleeves Rhinestones 8/10
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Portland, OR
This black vintage Tadashi Lycra maxi dress has sheer long raglan sleeves and a dramatic studded
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1990s American Evening 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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