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Roberto Cavalli Black Jersey Evening Gown With Gold Snake Hardware
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-neck, gathered fabric laced with gold snake hardware at center front, slinky fit, and dramatic evening
Category
1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Valentino Brown Silk Evening Gown AW 2006-07
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center front, sexy low back, and dramatic evening gown length with train.
* Valentino
* Gown Size: 6
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Sophia Kokosalaki Black Architectural Evening Gown With Intricate Bodice 2008
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back cutouts, a fitted body, a side zipper, and dramatic evening gown length.
* Sophia Kokosalaki
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Early 2000s Greek Evening Gowns
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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Museum worthy Collectors Piece
The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhinestone details
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Blue & Gold Batik Print Mermaid Dress 2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and mermaid dress flair at bottom, train at back, and dramatic evening gown length.
* Roberto Cavalli
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Royal Forum Blue Pleated Evening Gown With Dramatic Crystals
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
evening dress with a delicately pleated bodice, giant crystal straps and band, sweetheart neckline
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
NEW Missoni 2PC Dramatic Deep Neck Crochet Knit Evening Dress Gown & Cardigan 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very unique and sexy evening gown by Missoni - make an entrance with this stunning piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky
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1940s American Evening Gowns
Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Emilio Pucci Dramatic Cut-Out Beaded Bias Cut Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emilio Pucci green goddess jeweled bias cut gown. Fashioned of double layered jersey; waist cut-out
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
Delpozo Dreamy One-Shoulder Polka Dot Dramatic Silk Chiffon Gown
By Delpozo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dreamy entrance gown in soft purple polka dot by Delpozo. A one shoulder fitted bodice and
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
NWT Fausto Puglisi Dramatic Runway Asymmetric Black & White Dress Gown
By FAUSTO PUGLISI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous black and off white asymmetric runway gown by Fausto Puglisi. Eye catching presence
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
By WERLE of Beverly Hills, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Werle glamorous Mod black glittered silk chiffon gown with nude silk crepe insets at sides
Category
1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape New
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic goth black sleeveless gown with attached cape by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashioned of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
Tom Ford Dramatic High Fashion Parisian Inspired Runway Gown New! Killer!
By Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford's dramatic high fashion gown from the designer's Spring 2012 collection. The sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
1975 James Galanos Dramatic Aubergine Jersey Maxi Gown w Fabulous Draped Hood
By James Galanos for Amelia Gray, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A dramatic and rare 1975 James Galanos aubergine rayon matte jersey gown with Empire belted
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1970s American Evening Gowns
NEW Missoni Dramatic Deep Neck Crochet Knit Evening Dress & Shrug Cardigan 38
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very unique and sexy evening gown by Missoni - make an entrance with this stunning piece
Category
2010s Italian Evening Gowns
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bodice. Features dramatic
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1970s Luis Estevez Dramatic Low Back High Neck Vintage 70s Jersey Grecian Gown
By Luis Estévez, Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 70s ESTEVEZ Couture black long sleeve jersey cape gown! Features a dramatic high neck
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Documented 1999 Michael Casey Couture Vintage Striped Silk Evening Gown/ Dress
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1999 Michael Casey Couture sage green and brown silk one shoulder evening gown. Dramatic
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1990s American Evening Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Vibrant black sequin evening gown. Dramatic, colorful and fun best describes this
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Vivienne Westwood Black Metallic Lurex Evening Gown with Draping
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black lurex evening gown featuring dramatic draping at the bodice and skirt, an exposed neckline, long
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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Valentino Red Strapless Silk Evening Jumpsuit With Pockets 2018
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
billowing legs, a side zipper, and dramatic evening gown length.
Valentino
Designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jumpsuits
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Scarf S/S 2016 Sz 2/4
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flowing attached scarf
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2010s American Evening Dresses
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
long and wide train offers a full dramatic flair.
Condition: very good; some wear. GOWN HAS BEEN
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns
1990’s Thierry Mugler Dramatic Black Velvet Trim Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler dramatic black velvet trim dress. Features a jagged cutout design with black flocked
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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What sets this dress apart is the dramatic, sheer mesh detail that sweeps across the chest and
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Dress Black Iconic Dramatic Collectors Piece
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1988 Collection. Dramatic schulptural
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
2006 Gucci Navy & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress w/Dramatic Neck Ties
By Gucci
Located in Studio City, CA
neckties which, when tied, hang dramatically down the back. Hidden side zipper closure and silk interior
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design!
Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress.
It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puff Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
BILL BLASS c.1980's Black Crepe Dramatic Puffed Sleeve Peplum Skirt Party Dress
Circa: 1980’s
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress RAFFIA SS 1995 Black Dramatic Scultural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous dramatic Thierry Mugler Raffia Cocktail dress, Spring Summer Collection 1995
Featured on
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
dramatic orchid corsage at left side of neckline made from matching dress fabric that has been padded
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
A Vintage 1980s dramatic sleeve black cocktail dress by Gina Fratini
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
A great 1980s party dress by Gina Fratini. The dress has a v neckline, and long sleaves in black velvet. It has wonderful frills on the shoulder and a central back zip.
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier dramatic coco-brown maxi body-hugging dress has a deep-V front. The shoulders
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano Champagne Satin Dress With Beading
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
satin evening gown featuring dramatic side pleating, delicate crystal beading down the center front
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
14k Gold and 25 Diamond Gauthier Jewelry Dome Ring Circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
other designer pieces for a cohesive look. Pair it with a dramatic Yves Saint Laurent evening gown and a
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold
AT THE OCEAN CLUB Signed Lithograph, Group Portrait, City, Boardwalk, Champagne
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
violet and red evening gowns; their male companion sports a satin band black boater hat and formal dark
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1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
A pair of French Art Deco diamond and sapphire crescent earrings
Located in London, GB
bright, there earrings would look dramatic paired with a long evening gown.
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20th Century European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Suite
Located in London, GB
with an evening gown.
Should you choose to make this purchase we will be delighted to send it to you
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Arnold Scaasi Black Flocked Strapless Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly dramatic evening gown - perfect for any gala. By the late, great Arnold Scaasi. Black
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Moschino Black Silk Satin High Low Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino black silk satin high low dress
This dramatic evening gown is ultra modern w/ a high low
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
John Galliano Dramatic Black Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late piece by the master of dramatic silhouettes John Galliano. Blend of styles - a little
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns
Bill Blass Dramatic Grecian Black Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Words cannot describe the "chicness" of this incredible gown. It is marked size 4, but probably will fit
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20th Century American Evening Gowns
Dramatic Givenchy Plunging Couque Feather Neck Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Dramatic late 70s/early 80s gown by Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique. Black silk satin floor length gown
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Louis Feraud Dramatic Off-the-Shoulder Black Gown
By Louis Feraud
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a dramatic off-the shoulder, black gown with an asymmetrical hemline and side zipper for
Category
Late 20th Century Evening Gowns
80s Gucci Black Silk Evening Gown w/Beaded Waist Detail
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s dramatic and sexy evening gown by Gucci. With strong shoulders and deep cut neckline. Beaded
Category
1980s Italian Evening Gowns
Saint Laurent black silk velvet and taffeta high-low hem evening gown, 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
evening gown is from Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche 1988 collection. A red and black variant of the
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Hot pink chiffon dramatic sleeve dress
Located in New York, NY
This bright pink chiffon dress has dramatic long sleeves. It is most likely from the 1970s.
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lillie Rubin Vintage Evening Dress with Dramatic Gold Corset and High Slit
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lillie Rubin Vintage Evening Dress with Dramatic Gold Corset and High Slit.
Eighties , so
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1980s American Mini Dress
Alexander McQueen Royal Blue Long Dress with Dramatic Leg Slits
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
A simple and classic long evening dress by Alexander McQueen. The dress is made from a beautiful
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Dana Deatherage Vintage White Bodycon Dress With Dramatic Tulle Ruffles
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic bodycon 1980's vintage white statement dress from Dana Deatherage. This vintage
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Vintage SARMI Crimson velvet & magenta silk chiffon gown
By Sarmi, Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage SARMI 1960's Crimson velvet & magenta silk chiffon gown.
This dramatic, flared evening
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1960s American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Black & Pink Lace Strapless Peplum Hourglass Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a seductive and dramatic 1950's evening gown from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1960's Dramatic White & Black Beaded Dress with Feathered Trim
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a dramatic and lovely, 1960's vintage, white silk cocktail dress, lavishly embellished with
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Dramatic and Rare Angelo Mozzillo Webbed Hardware Column Maxi Dress
By Angelo Mozzillo
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Dramatic and Rare Angelo Mozzillo Webbed Hardware Column Maxi Dress
Category
1990s Italian Maxi Dress
Roberto Cavalli Black Jersey Evening Gown With Gold Hardware & Jewel
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dramatic evening gown length.
* Roberto Cavalli
* Size IT 42
* Fabric: Fabric: 92% Viscose, 8% Elastane
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Black Satin Strapless Gown With Asian Floral Print AW 2006
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cavalli” hardware, and dramatic evening gown length.
* Roberto Cavalli
* Size: I44
* Fabric: 100% Silk
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
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Dramatic Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary dramatic evening gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a dramatic evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Bill Blass, John Galliano and Thierry Mugler — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Dramatic Evening Gown?
On average, a dramatic evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Dramatic Evening Gown
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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