TheRealList Evening Dresses and Gowns

Presenting a color block sleeveless Gianni Versace dress designed by Gianni Versace. This dress debuted from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection on the s...

Presenting a stunning beaded wool skirt and bustier top set designed by Dolce & Gabbana for their Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Intricate monochromatic beadwork creates a playful paisley pattern that concentrates on the hem. The built-in bra gives the a-line top a bustier effect that is classically Dolce and Gabbana. The matching ruched pants...

Presenting a shimmering lurex dress designed by Alber Elbaz for Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 2000 collection. This slimming cocktail dress features a shawl collar that plunges al...

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 glamourous sleeveless chambray shirt dress designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 2000 collection. The three-quarter sleeve version of this piece debuted as look number 32 on Kiara Kabukuru in the season's runway presentation. It appeared on Amber Valletta...

Presenting a fabulous black Roberto Cavalli slinky gown. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this full-length dress features a halter neck and rhinesto...

Presenting a head-turning little black dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci in 2002. A tulle/mesh covers a built-in bra connected to a flared skirt with a pleated hem and lace-up cor...

Presenting an elegant asymmetric evening gown designed by Ralph Lauren for his Fall/Winter 1995 collection. Small black sequins at the bodice f...

Presenting a black silk crepe and lace Gianni Versace Couture halter neck gown designed by Donatella Versace. From the early 2000s, this stunning floor-length dress features a halter...

This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...

This Spring/Summer 2010 Gucci bodycon dress by Frida Giannini is crafted from black stretch fabric in a sleeveless, fitted silhouette. It features bungee-inspired lace-up detailing a...

Presenting a beautiful black Gianni Versace strapless dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, the same rhinestone and beading technique was seen in...

Presenting a navy silk Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this dress debuted as look 50 on the season's runway on Amber...

This Bill Blass dress from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection features intricate black ribbon lace over a tan lining, creating a striking contrast. T...

This Oscar de la Renta dress from the 1990s features a sophisticated design with alternating black velvet and matte fabric panels. The dress has a long-sleeved, fitted silhouette wit...

This gorgeous black velvet Emanuel Ungaro haute couture gown was entirely made by hand. From the 1980s, this fabulous custom floor length gown is constructed entirely of soft black v...

From the 1990s, this black velvet Bob Mackie gown set is comprised of a gorgeous form-fitting sleeveless black velvet gown and a matching bolero jacket with ostrich feather trim. The...

Presenting a purple and green Gianni Versace mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this hyper-girly co...

Presenting a brown Thierry Mugler wrap dress designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1998, this midi dress features silver-tone hoop accents and a tie at the waist. Simila...

Presenting a fabulous black mesh Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the 1990s, this mesh dress features petal-style sleeves and darts at the front a...

Presenting a unique Gianni Versace Couture color block dress designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway and was modeled by Stella Tennant...

Presenting an asymmetric one-sleeve Gucci snake print dress designed by Tom Ford. This piece opened the runway show as look number 1 for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, which Ford described as "Farrah Fawcett and Blondie, with a touch of Gwyneth Paltrow." Glamorous 1970s-inspired designs like this dress became instant hits and are now coveted. This dress features a single full-length sleeve with a high neckline and semi-exposed side/back. As seen on Cameron Diaz...

Presenting a black velvet Valentino Night mini dress. From the F/W 1985 collection, this dress was featured in the 1985 October issue of U.S. Vogue, modeled by Paulina Porizkova...

Presenting a striking asymmetric dress designed by Manfred Thierry Mugler for his Spring/Summer 1988 collection. This dramatic dress debuted on the runway,...

This sophisticated dress from Yves Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 1989 runway collection combines classic tuxedo elements with a feminine wrap silhouette. Crafted in a rich navy hue, ...

Presenting a green floral Gucci plunge dress designed by Tom Ford. From his Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this beautiful dress features large, colorful lotus flowers. The dress is constructed of light silk, which is gathered and ruffled at the plunging neckline. A chic summer dress or pool cover-up, this rare Gucci by Tom Ford dress...

Presenting a military-inspired collared Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection is made of a stretchy, hefty viscose, which allows the fabri...

Presenting an asymmetric Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Donatella Versace. This multi-pattern dress features two layers from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The interior...

Presenting a gorgeous plunge Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this dress hangs around a silver-plated chain link collar. Constructed of black...

Presenting an elegant vintage Bill Blass little black dress. From the 1990s, this sleek dress features a v-neckline lined in lace, a bow that wraps around the waist and concealed poc...

Presenting a black tie-up Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche shirt dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this collared shirt dress features a v-neckline, rect...

Presenting a sexy polka dot Gucci mini dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this black dress with white dots features winged underarms, a v-neckline, a...

Presenting a stunning backless Gianni Versace studded dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this beautiful midi...

Presenting a black knit Gianni Versace slip dress designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this dress features a v-neckline lined with silver-tone ...

Presenting a timeless Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche little black dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this stunning midi dress in black features a fitte...

This Spring/Summer 1997 Dolce & Gabbana coat dress is crafted from black silk with elaborate floral embroidery. The coat features a dramatic sable mink fur...

Presenting a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. This elegant form-fitting dress features a high neckline and a sheer mesh-...

Presenting a fabulous hooded Dolce and Gabbana maxi dress. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, this high-slit dress debuted on Linda E...

Presenting a beautiful midi black spiral Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress features alternating fabric panels fashioned at an angle to create a ...

Presenting a taupe silk Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, a similar dress appeared on the runway on look number 8, m...

Presenting a gorgeous black velvet Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. This classic little black dress features wide straps, a square neckline, and a wrapped vel...

Presenting a beautiful asymmetric Gianni Versace corset dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, the leather a...

Presenting a black Medusa button dress and jacket set designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1996 collection. The jacket debuted in look number 3 on Kate Moss. From one of ...

Presenting a bright floral Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look number 9, modeled by Maggie Riz...

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a gunmetal 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This stunning g...

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The sam...

Presenting an iconic single-shoulder black Gucci gown with a gunmetal 'G' strap, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This stunning g...

Presenting a beautiful lace Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look number ...

Presenting a stunning silk chiffon collared Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. This oversized collared shirt dress is made of silk chiffon and features ruffles ...

Presenting a leather-accented black Gucci mini dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection as look num...

Presenting a black ribbon appliqué Gucci ribbon dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this beautiful silk blend dress featur...

Presenting the most incredible golden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this dress debuted on the season’s runway, modeled by Beverley Peele. It was also highlighted in the season’s ad campaign captured by Helmut Newton and modeled by Karen Mulder. This genuinely fabulous single-shoulder gown is covered in a cheetah print that glistens with every movement. Effortlessly chic, this rare dress...

Presenting a beautiful button-up Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace. This beautiful all-black dress is constructed of black sheer silk and features a faux button...

Presenting a sculptural black Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this dress was part of runway look number 56 on Jaunel McKenzie. She was also photographed ...

This 1980s Thierry Mugler dress features a sleek black design with a high neckline and structured darting throughout the bodice. The long sleeves and form-fitting silhouette add to t...

Presenting a gold beaded Ray Aghayan dress custom-made for Barbra Streisand. This fabulous dress perfectly culminates the fashion, art, and pop culture wor...

Presenting the rhinestone 'GG' Gucci slip dress of your dreams, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this incredibly rare dre...

Presenting an incredible acid green and purple Oroton Gianni Versace Couture mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted as Look 55, modeled by Nicola Breytenbach. This ultra-sexy dress was also worn by Eve to the 2003 MTV Movie Awards and by Paris Hilton...

This fabulous black knit Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford in the early 2000s, features a sleek sleeveless silhouette with a deep plunging cowl neckline and a high front slit. Simple...

Presenting a well-documented piece of fashion history expertly crafted by a master couturier in his prime. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress for his infamous and brand-defining 'Les Chinoises,' or 'Opium Couture,' collection. A version of this Cheongsam-inspired belted dress set debuted on the Fall/Winter 1977 Haute Couture runway in July 1977 and appears in Saint Laurent's original archival sketches, held by the YSL Museum in Marrakesh. This collection corresponded with the release of YSL's infamous Opium fragrance and featured the designer's dreamy interpretation of historical Chinese style elements. Marino Schiano, one of YSL's muses, wore a similar set to the "Yves Saint Laurent Presents Opium Perfume...