1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Extremely rare toga dress made from cotton with extra long train and cut out sides. Savages, Spring-Sumer 1982

Sexy, yet classic late 80s Black Tie OLEG CASSINI black beaded mini dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn seed beads throughout the front and ...

A great dress for the forthcoming party season, by British designer Zandra Rhodes. The dress is strapless with gathering and a v neckline with frill. The dress has a drop waist with...

Beautiful and classic 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St Martin black sequined silk halter dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins on the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back, it’s t...

The BEST little black dress...EVER!!! This vintage Neiman Marcus beauty will surely get you through many emergency dress situations! Fitted bodice, with flutter sleeves, and gatherin...

BodyMap orange and blue knitted maxi dress from the 'Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature's Cosmic Curves' collection. Fall-Winter 1985

Bustier evening dress made of sequin, black velvet , beads and striped fabric. Shell composition: rayon velvet. Bodice: 100% polyester. Lining: acetate. Black Tulle petticoat with ru...

- Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren - Henri Matisse - Femmes et Singes (1954) printed in brown 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-W...

Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and s...

Dramatically elegant black velvet 1980s gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer. Streamlined and statuesque silhouette, allowing the intricate black and gold beading at the high neckline to take...

Gold and black lamé bustier evening dress. Main fabric composition: 75% rayon, 20% silk, 5% metal. Rayon lining. Boned bustier. Zip closure in the middle back. Waist band inside wit...

A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a v neckline with a crossover front, puf...

Draped cocktail dress with animal print . 100 % silk. No lining. Shoulder pads. Wrapped on the bust. Zip middle back + hook&eye . SIZE 48 (It) 44 (Fr) 14 (Us)

Asymmetrical black cocktail dress draped on one shoulder. Draped on the left hips as well with an asymmetrical panel. SIZE 12

Of a 'crushed' black velvet. Approx. size 6. Dropped waist in front by design. Padded shoulders. Bow in front below neckline. Length in front 50", length of back 53".

This late 1980s Thierry Mugler black midi dress features a sculptural design with velvet accents, mimicking a skirt suit. The structured silhouette includes exaggerated lapels, a dou...

Black bustier and tulle plumetis cocktail dress. Black silk satin boned bustier dress. Silk lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 / M

Sensational vintage Mid 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE red silk strapless mini cocktail dress! Features a vibrant lipstick red background, with purple, blue, yellow and green flowers through...

Cocktail dress with flower print and pink taffeta ruffles edge. No fabric tag composition but the printed fabric is probably rayon or polyester. Shoulder-pad. Zip on the middle back...

Vintage Chloe yellow silk and mocha lace party dress. 1950s sweetheart bustier style with a- line skirt. Classic 1950s style with beautiful lace overlay. Fully lined in silk. Bespo...

Preowned, vintage Chanel couture cocktail dress, likely made in the early 80s. Made from silk and linen floral guipure lace over a black silk underdress, it features a scalloped nec...

Indulge in the sophisticated charm of this Pauline Trigère lavender metallic dress, a statement piece that fuses vintage allure with modern elegance. Crafted in a luminous lavender m...

Chic vintage 80s ADELE SIMPSON for I. MAGNIN lipstick red Linen (22%) and Rayon (78%) puff sleeve dress! Size 10, with a little leadway to fit a 12 as well. Red and gold buttons up t...

Extremely flattering vintage navy dress by Louis Feraud! Features colorful 'Harlequin' like print, with wonderful vibrant colors! Three mock metal b...

Eccentric gala evening dress designed by famous stylist Diane von Fürstenberg in the 1980s, of fine French manufacture. The dress is made entirely of colorful silk satin, on shades of red, orange, gold and black, takes geometric shapes and creates an infectious swirl. The upper part of the dress, on the other hand, is made of feathers, also following the colors of red and black, with some touches of light blue. A real explosion of harmonious colors, which make the person wearing the dress the real star of the evening. The dress has no straps or neckline, a feathered band is seen gently wrapping around the shoulders, securing the dress to the body. An element from the 1920s, which has always been a symbol of class and elegance, but also of sensuality and arrogance. The light blue feathers placed occasionally give a different touch of light, as if to emphasize the sparkle of the dress. Under the feathered sash we see a bodice made of black silk satin, which perfectly encircles the wearer's body, thanks to the belt created by the two circles, with red and black striped weave...

This wonderful rare Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' black mini dress is detailed with boning on the bodice, and has a high zippered neckline and boned bodice on both front and ba...

Oh! Jackie is delighted to offer this sophisticated Fall 1983 Yves Saint Laurent little black dress. This dress is extra special as it was photographed by Helmut Newton for that sea...

Carlo Caverni Yellow Silver Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 44

Chic late 80s sunflower and hibiscus printed silk chiffon short sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a tiered ruffle skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clos...

Chic vintage 90s does 50s white and black lace strapless dress! Features white French lace over a silk white underlay. Attached black taffeta origami layered belt...

1982 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Wrap Sash: Cleverly blocked and seamed gold and black lame with a copper leopard sleeve with a bold, contra...

Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and reflect light, while the hollow gold balls at each flower's center create evening-worthy shimmer. This single garment has the power to elevate the humblest outfit and would be a perfect travel or resort piece; it could even be worn as a bathing suit cover up! Collarless sheer beaded kaftan...

Avant Garde vintage late 80s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk, lace and purple sequin cocktail dress! Features statement worthy strong shoulder with shoulder pads that could easily be remov...

A great red crepe gown, with an attractive cut out design at the back. The dress has a 24 1/2'' slit at the back , is fully lined and has a low round neckline.

Avant Garde 1980s hand painted gold, red, and hunter forest green long sleeve reversible dress ! This dress was brilliantly designed to wear either th...

Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously trendy ! Made from taupe brown soft wool, it is artfully draped and knotted for a bo...

▪ A rare Worlds End toga dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Cotton-jersey bodice ▪ Open sides with ties to the waist ▪ Asymmetric sleeves ▪ Cream and ora...

LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Orange dress with an openwork back, and a butterfly sewn with pearls. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good ...

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals: Boned and structured bodice with inner zipper and side closure. Red crystal florals and rhinestones ...

Sexy slip dress by Luciano Soprani for Basile,Italy 1980s. Black silk jacquard is meshed to the cotton tulle straps with the overapplication of printed...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent strapless mini dress featuring bow print, a foldover neckline, and large iridescent buttons along back. Pin size...

1979-1980 Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Rive Gauche Couture Drama Yves Saint Laurent for YSL Collection: Couture Drama: Yves Saint Laurent, Fall/Winter 1979-1980. Country of production: France Marked Size: 36 FR (38-42 RUS) Tara Shannon in a V2337 dress by Yves Saint Laurent in Vogue Patterns magazine, November/December 1979, editorial "Glow". Photo: Albert Watson. Yves Saint Laurent's Chinese tunic was widely publicized during the 1979-80 holiday season. The January 1980 cover of the Vogue retail catalog also features a version of this image. The pattern is Vogue 2337 . Perfume: Of course, Opium! Vogue Paris...

This iconic Bob Mackie mini Black cocktail dress is of silk chiffon and is fully lined in black chiffon also. The dress is embellished with Black, Ruby red and also fuchsia colored b...

Silk zebra print cocktail dress with collar and cuffs ruffles. Bow tie around the neck. Split on both side on the bottom. Shoulder-pads. 1 extra button provided. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)

Autumn Winter 1985 Collection France Beautiful silk satin printed cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche inspired by the 1930s/1940s pyjamas and ...

This sensational 1980s black silk blend Flamenco-style evening dress is unlabelled, although we are able to confirm that it is by extolled French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. The sleeveless bodice is a silky cotton fabric with a gentle scoop neckline and is a simple cut designed to glide easily from the waist over the hips. The key feature of the dress is the asymmetrical polka dot organza frilled skirt...

Black and pink sequin cocktail dress with beadwork on black lace base. . Shell composition : 25% nylon, 25% acetate, 25% rayon, 25% cotton. Lining: 100% rayon + tulle inside the skir...

Sexy early 1980s SAMIR royal blue jersey and sequined Studio 54 disco dress! Features a slinky jersey fabric with hundreds of hand-sewn sequins on the right side. Hidden zipper up th...

Thierry Mugler 1989 S/S "Les Atlantes" dress; the collection was inspired by deep sea creatures through a futuristic lens. Tailored to a deceptivel...

Animal print cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip closure on the middle back. Split on the side front, lenght= 22cm. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

This elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentino’s 1983 Fall haute couture collection. Many high profile, couture clients request minor variations to runway looks and we...

▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...

Black bustier cocktail dress in silk Faille with bow in the back. Zip on the right side. Padded bra. Boned. Elastic band behind the bust ( like a bra) SIZE S

This Yves Saint Laurent black midi dress debuted on the Fall/Winter 1983 Haute Couture runway. Meticulously crafted by hand and custom made, this elegant design features a structured...

A chic vintage dress by Mimminia of Italy. The dress has a black velvet bodice with spaghetti straps, and a side zip. It has a drop waist , and a...

Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom. No fabric tag composition but the metallic lace is on the top of a gold taffetas slip dress with silk lining. The ruffles are made...

Red evening silk chiffon dress with ruffles and satin ribbon piping edge. Silk chiffon lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE M

Beautiful Avant Garde 1980s JILL RICHARDS black and nude French lace and silk chiffon long sleeve cocktail dress ! Features a nude underlay on the bodice, with black French lace over...

This staple dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his ready to wear label "Rive Gauche"; a reference to Paris’s younger, trendier Left Bank. Tailored to a classic 1980s style,...

A wonderful vintage work to dinner dress. The top part is in a sheer silk chiffon decorated with pearls and lace. It has a mandarin collar and pleats on t...