TheRealList Evening Dresses and Gowns

This Thierry Mugler evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted in deep green velvet and designed with an asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette. The dress is defined by...

This Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress from the 1990s is crafted from sheer black lace with an intricate rose motif layered over a nude underlay, creating a striking play of texture a...

This Gianni Versace gown from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection by Donatella Versace is crafted from sheer black jersey. The backless silhouette features a draped front, ruched detai...

This Givenchy Haute Couture gown from the 1960s is handmade for a custom order in black satin with sheer lace sleeves. The design features a bateau neckline, a plunging V back, and a...

This Halston gown and opera coat set from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection by Randolph Duke is composed of a fully beaded silver strapless column gown and a matching full-length opera...

From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1998 “Lingerie Revisited” collection, this black halter dress fuses classic menswear tailoring with feminine sensuality. Debuting on the season's ru...

Presenting a blue watercolor silk Emanuel Ungaro chiffon dress, designed by the late designer before the ready-to-wear line was taken over by Giambattista Valli. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this gorgeous halterneck dress debuted in red as look number 55 and appeared in the season's ad campaign on Kristen Owen, captured by Mario Sorrenti...

From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this unworn sleeveless mini dress is crafted from vibrant orange silk satin and cut with a flared silhouette. Designed with a high ...

From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection designed by Donatella Versace, this bold bodycon dress features a ruched turquoise bust and a sculpted purple skirt, accented with silver-tone ...

From Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 2003 collection under Tom Ford, this two-piece set includes a sheer red stretch tank top with soft ruffle detailing and a matching asymmetrical ...

Presenting a sensual black Gianni Versace cocktail dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this little black dress features wide straps and a square ...

Presenting a gorgeous black sheer poet sleeve Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 37 modeled by Liya Kebede. This fabulous dress features rows of sheer fabric at the body of the dress, a large bow between the breasts, a small lace...

Presenting a gorgeous black knit halterneck Gianni Versace dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the late 1990s, this black knit tube dress hangs from the halterneck. The dress ...

Presenting the perfect little black Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this strapless mini-dress is made complete with an inter...

Presenting a beautiful silver silk ruched Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this form-fitting dress features a Grecian-like neckline, keyhole...

Presenting a black maxi dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana. From Spring/Summer 1993 collection this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 15 modeled by Linda Evangelista. Snap ...

Presenting a black asymmetric ribbon Gianni Versace strapless tube dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this fabulous little black dress is covered in asymmetric ribbon p...

Presenting a tie-dye print black and white viscose dress with an asymmetric shoulder strap designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2000 collection. This dress debuted on Jacqu...

Presenting a stunning black and orange Gianni Versace halterneck gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this beautiful dress features ruching th...

Presenting a beautiful sheer silk chiffon floral black and white babydoll Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this...

Presenting a stunning red and black Valentino Garavani dress. From the 1970s, this vibrant red wool sleeveless dress features a crew neckline and is made complete with a black pom-po...

Presenting a black pleated chiffon Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, the top version of this dress in pink debuted on the season's runway as pa...

Presenting a stunning black beaded Valentino gown. From the early 2000s, this full-length dress features a v-neckline, thin straps, and an intricate bea...

Presenting a stunning cream and multicolor floral Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this off-the-shoulder dress features a v-neckline, flared skirt, and ...

Presenting an incredible black and electric blue Gianni Versace Couture stretch gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this liquid-looking gown debuted with a pink/red lining on the season's runway and was also featured in the season's ad campaign modeled by Erin O'Connor and photographed by Richard Avedon. This beautiful gown features a single shoulder strap, asymmetric seams, an exposed back, and a high slit at the back. The dress is made complete with a vibrant blue Versace...

Presenting a vintage black Azzedine Alaïa bodycon dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this perfect form-fitting little black dress featu...

Presenting a beautiful mid-length leopard print Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this effortlessly chic slip dr...

From Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this floor-length gown is crafted from rich brown silk satin and cut on the bias for a fluid, body-skimming silhouette. The dress ...

The dress features soutache appliqué in an ornate baroque-inspired scrollwork design that forms the shoulder straps. Constructed from intricate cording sewn directly onto the silk sa...

Presenting a beautiful sheer black Dolce and Gabbana body suit. From the mid 1990s, this incredible bodysuit features a v-neckline, thin straps, hook closures at the back, and a built-in silver-tone 'DG...

Presenting a beautiful black bandage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, the white version of this form-fitting d...

Presenting a stunning sea motif and animal print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress combi...

Presenting a beautiful check pattern Gianni Versace skirt set, designed by Gianni Versace. From the late 1980s / early 1990s, this beautiful set is m...

Presenting a black racerback knit Chloé dress, designed by Phoebe Philo. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this beautiful little black dress features a scoop neckline, racerback, flare at the skirt, and is made complete with beaded heart pendant details around the trim. Add this fabulous piece of Y2K Chloé by Phoebe...

Presenting a sensual black Versace dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, the printed blue version of this dress debuted on the season's runway...

Presenting a beautiful red chinoiserie print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, a similar dress in the same pattern debuted in the finale of the runway presentation. Kim Kardashian wore a version of this gorgeous Roberto Cavalli Cheongsam dress...

Presenting a grey cow print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, a similar dress with the same print was highlighted in the season's ad campaign. This fabulou...

Presenting an incredible black lace Gianfranco Ferre dress. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway modeled by Alek...

This sheer black Donna Karan tank dress from late 1980s is crafted from stretch knit and entirely embellished with black sequins. Designed for a body-skimming fit, the piece features...

Presenting a grey wool Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection this dress debuted in the season's runway presentation. Featuring a turquoise tulle underlay that peaks below the hem, this sleeveless dress is made complete with a wide scoop neckline, asymmetrical slit at the back, and thin straps. Add this vintage Versace runway...

Presenting a beautiful black and silver lace Christian Lacroix pant set. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, this incredible lace and tulle combination first appeared as a maxi ski...

This black one-shoulder gown from Valentino Garavani’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection features sheer panels with satin panthers, finished with rhinestone eyes. The panthers form a moder...

This champagne satin mini dress from Gianni Versace’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, features a pleated halter neckline and structured bust panels. The b...

Presenting a fabulous black Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress debuted as look 36, modeled by Michelle Alves. This fi...

Presenting a fabulous black long-sleeve Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the 1980s, this chic little black dress features a high angular neckline and is made co...

Presenting a stunning seashell print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features the sea ...

Presenting a striking chiffon evening gown designed by Valentino Garavani for his Fall/Winter 2002 collection. The dress debuted as the runway presentation's grand finale on Carmen K...

Presenting an incredible black satin Gianni Versace gown, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, a belted version of this dress debuted in red on the seaso...

From the 1990s, this Sonia Rykiel black satin mini slip dress is effortlessly chic. The design features delicate straps, a soft V neckline, and a fluid silhouette that flares subtly ...

From Giorgio Armani’s Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this black knit cocktail dress features a fitted silhouette with thin straps and multicolor rhinestone embellishments forming hands...

From Norma Kamali’s Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this strapless black bodycon dress features bold front cutouts under the bust and at the waist, adding to the striking hourglass si...

Presenting a bright red eyelet cut-out Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this vibrant sleeveless dress features a w...

Presenting a stunning black pleated Roberto Cavalli mini dress. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, a nearly identical version of this dress appeared on the season's runway as look 49 modeled by Gemma Ward...

From Valentino Garavani’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this navy silk crepe chiffon mini dress features sculptural ruched cups and delicate pearl-embellished rosette straps. Pleate...

Presenting a beautiful black Emanuel Ungaro gown. From the early 2000s, this semi-sheer gown is perfectly feminine and sexy. The dress features a plunging neckline, with a lace-up de...

Presenting an incredible yellow and black Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by one of the masters of 20th century Haute Couture, Hubert de Givenchy. From the Spring/Summer 1987 Haute Couture collection, this hourglass-shaped dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Dalma Callado. This truly spectacular dress...

This 1990s strapless gown by Bob Mackie features a sheer peach lace base embroidered with oversized lilac and sage floral motifs in metallic Lurex thread. The sweetheart neckline and...

Presenting an incredible black leather Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this sexy dress is constructed entirely of leather and is made complete wi...

This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embell...

Presenting a figure-hugging stretch-knit backless dress designed by Donatella for the Fall/Winter 2000 Gianni Versace. The cross-over halter neck is accented with a row of six irides...