American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self belt. Faux bolero design with puffed short skirt. Back zi...

Bob Mackie *Flame* Fully Beaded Fringe Dress 1982 year Collection Fully Beaded in Black, Red and Orange. Size label missing. Measurements: Length - 34 inches + 4 fringe, Bust - 34/3...

Roll-collar slim dress with cap sleeves goes perfectly from day into evening. The floral motif gives it texture and a lovely iridescence. Interesting seaming in front and back with a...

This is such a seductive and skillfully made structural look by the famous 'Old Hollywood' couturier, Philip Hulitar. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this beauty! "The star of a gifted designer has risen recently on the fashion horizon," The New York Times reported after Philip Hulitar opened his own firm in 1949 and I can definitely see why. This luxurious garment is fashioned in the highest quality silk velvet for the bodice and expertly draped light...

This is a vintage Mary McFadden Couture dress in a beautiful shade of blue. This pretty vintage fortuny style pleated dress has butterfly sleeves, a fitted waist, and a pretty neck...

Amazing 90s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk minimalist dress! Features a flattering stretch criss-cross back, with black zipper. Banded waist, with a dipped flounced hem. Hidden zipper up ...

Presenting a slate blue Yigal Azrouël crop top skirt set. From the late 1990s, this two-piece set consists of a cropped halter neck and maxi skirt. The halterneck top features a v-ne...

This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra-long A-line cut. It has a scooped neckline, long sleev...

Authentic, preowned, vintage St Martin by Jeanette sexy embellished cocktail dress, likely made in the 90s by designer Jeanette Kastenberg. The perfect party dress that's so easy to style. The matte sequins give it just the right amount of twinkle and the slip style cut is designed to accentuate your curves! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season parties and gatherings, it's certain to generate compliments! Fully-lined in silk/dry clean only/fastens with zipper under arm. Tagged size 6: bust - 35in, waist - 26in, hips - 36in, length - 32in. Vintage/preowned with signs of wear: several loose sequins, hard to see unless closely inspecting due to the amount of sequins and easily fixed with a few quick stitches. Tagged St. Martin by Jeanette. About the designer “I want to create positive, happy clothes. It’s time to see people smiling,” said designer Jeanette Kastenberg in her artist profile for the Museum of Arts and Design. This graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology accomplishes her mission with her label Jeanette, which includes colorful embroidered work with no shortage of sequins. She loves to artistically bling out everyday items like motorcycle and baseball jackets with intricate designs, frequently employing fun images like candy bars...

Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...

Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern XS. The bust measures 37", waist 23", hips 50" and the t...

A super seductive and incredibly rare Galindo Couture "Where Angels Rest" black devoré silk-velvet trained gown dating back to fall/winter 1997. This incredible custom couture dress was made for actress Melanie Griffith. The fabric used to create this gown is sensational; rich black devoré silk-velvet in the most magnificent large-scale deco swirl motif. I love the front halter style plunge which flows into the prettiest low backside. The flattering trained bias-cut is such a beautiful nod to 1930's fashion which was made very popular during this time due to John Galliano's vintage inspired collections...

Gorgeous early 1970s EMMA DOMB gold metallic jersey Grecian inspired gown! Features a tailored bodice with sequin encrusted braided details around the ...

Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Sheer bodice with thousands of hand-sewn silver and gold sequins and beads strategically placed to cover the bust....

An important and truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind dress ensemble custom made for Yma Sumac, dating back to the mid 1950's. Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the ...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

What makes this slim evening dress special is its colorful French brocade with metallic gold highlights. A true couture textile with black silk velvet full sleeve in excellent condit...

A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar, side seam pockets, black button cuffs on long sleeves and round black decorative but...

Long plum dress in soft jersey, high collar and buttons on the front. Long train on the back. Stretch fabric. Size IT: 40 Size USA: 6 Waist: 65 cm Length:...

Timeless feel! Pink green and gold floral organza princess seamed gown, perfect for winter getaways to Palm Beach and Bahamas, and spring and summer gar...

Black lace and tulle plumetis cocktail dress with black satin belt. No fabric tag. Boned bustier under the tulle. Zip in the middle back. Off-white acetate lining. Differents lays of...

Beautiful PETER SOM Resort 2009 one shoulder silk dress ! Features a silver metallic underlay, with a gold and silver metallic overlay. Grey silk chiffon swag at the right shoulder. ...

Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...

Resplendent, elegant, and gorgeous, this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor-length silhouette, this gown is beautified using stunning details and a stylish neckline. Wear it with...

Pauline Trigère a prominent figure in putting American designers on the map. Like many of the acclaimed French couturiers, she was an expert at tailoring and had an eye for interest...

A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all bases. Though it conceals and arms and neck for propriety, its Queen Anne neckline provides allure through its center plunge; it has a full train for the ceremony, but can be buttoned at the rear back for the reception and dancing; lace and pearl beading provide texture and interest, but ultra-heavyweight Duchess satin lend gravitas and modesty. Truly, fit for a Queen. Ivory wedding gown...

This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This long gown has an empire waist, short butterfly flutter sleeves and it has a very flat...

This is a Bill Blass beautiful deadstock platinum multi wood bustier evening dress from Peter Som's Fall/Winter 2008 debut collection for Bill Blass. The overall effect of the fabric...

Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...

The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, thi...

1980s Dimitri Kritsas long black dress with wide shawl neckline and low cut back. Rounded high slit in front with fitted long sleeves. Evening dress Size: M Waist: 88 cm Length: 14...

A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...

New with tags DONNA KARAN F/W 2004 hot pink of the shoulder dress ! The same dress was shown on the runway in brown and chartreuse. Features a so...

Rare and beautiful! Comfortable yet chic! This gown is 100% luxurious silk charmeuse, and was shown in the featured photo in an International Herald Tribune article written by Suzy Menkes. It is roller-printed, a technique of supreme artistry no longer in use since the adoption of laser printing. A vibrant, richly colored floral design, the printing was done by Frontline, a Swiss state-of-the-art textile company and maker of Hermes prints, based in Zurich but sadly no longer in existence. From an '08 Barbara Tfank collection inspired by the 1930s screwball comedies of Carol Lombard, this comfortable, yet glamorous gown is fitted with an open V-neckline, a dolman...

This is a simply perfect hot pink classic late 1960’s vintage sleeveless tweed dress with a beautiful double hemline. This Lanz Original dress has pretty fringe, a 20” back zipper an...

Beautiful mid 80s vintage VICTOR COSTA royal blue strapless dress ! Features hundreds of blu feather at the bust. Ruching detail at waist. Hidden ...

With a delicate eyelash-lace boatneck and hem, this couture transparent red-and-black floral silk evening sleeveless midi dress is constructed with torso tucks above and below horizo...

The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less captivating. Done in a synthetic metallic knit, this beautiful maxi dress hits all the right notes. The dress feature...

Oscar de la Renta Black Embellished Lace Taffeta Silk Gown Dress 2016 Collection US size - 6 A-line Silhouette, Fully Embellished Over the Lace, Bateau neckline. Open Back, Ruffled ...

An absolutely stunning and ultra rare Ceil Chapman designer vibrant pink silk-chiffon floral appliqué dress dating back to the late 1950's. Tot...

Judy Hornby multicolor silk print dress featuring a bias cut, double-tiered handkerchief hem, a deep V-neckline, and puffed sleeves. The British-born designer made her way to the Uni...

This sensational 1970s black sequinned evening gown is by Morty Sussman for Mollie Parnis Boutique and is in truly excellent vintage condition. The dress is elegant, with a modest V ...

Beautiful 1960s MALCOLM STARR black silk chiffon Grecian inspired one shoulder evening dress / gown! Features a tailored bodice with an attached bow above the asymmetric waist line. ...

Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf. Hidden metal...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s gold lamé paisley silk evening gown by Pauline Trigere. Versatile zip up front allows you to be either daring or discreet. Fully lined in a gold metallic silk,...

Beautiful, never used. Lots of couture details: boned, shirring, pleats, sculptured flower, double zippers... etc. Center back slit. No fabric tag. Unsure if it's made of silk or n...

Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Inspired Embroidery Tull Dress Gown A look at once classic and modern, elegant and edgy—a black-velvet column gown takes on extravagant allure wi...

Vintage Pauline Trigere gold & copper brocade evening gown featuring rhinestone detail at top of shoulders. In excellent condition. No size tag, please consult measurements. MEASUREM...

An absolutely sensational Emma Domb red roses floral tulle full-skirt party dress dating back to the mid 1950's. This figure flattering silhouette was inspired by Christian Dior's 'n...

An incredibly chic and ultra rare Helen Rose couture vibrant orange semi-sheer silk chiffon hourglass gown ensemble dating back to the mid 1960's. H...

Vintage Bob Mackie Black Fully Beaded Tulle Dress Gown US size - 12 Classy Black, Swirl Beads Design over the Tulle, Semi-Sheer, Fully Lined, Open Back, High Front Slit, Black Sati...

The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap sleeves and bateau neck, and punctuated with a half bow on the bodice. Ballet length ivory lace wedding gown...

Unparallelled classic elegance! Forever! 100% Taroni navy silk gown in luxurious double faced satin with upper bodice and sleeve in embellished tulle. Double darts emphasize the wais...

Richard Tyler Couture black silk satin halter neck, peplum hem top & matching pencil skirt with a center back hem vent, each marked size 6. From the early 2000s. The top has a surpli...

This exceptional 1950s Mollie Parnis black wool evening dress with pleated ribbon inserts is a superb example of the glamorous lines and exquisite design features synonymous with its designer. An iconic favourite for a number of figurative members of American society during the 50s, 60s and 70s, Parnis famously dressed First Ladies namely Mrs.Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter...

Beautiful 1990s iridescent sequined sheer mesh gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins that are strategically placed for coverage. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye c...

Black chiffon and velvet cocktail dress with bow on the middle back. 1 hook&eye in the middle back on the top. Zip in the middle back and drape on the bottom. Bow on the top of the z...

Legendary Canadian designer Arnold Scaasi opened his first couture salon in 1964. Known for his feminine, glamorous, and colorful designs, he received many prestigious fashion honors including a CFDA Lifetime Achievement award and a Coty award. He designed dresses for first ladies and Hollywood stars including the likes of Laura Bush, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Barbara Striesand, and his work has been featured in renowned museums worldwide. This sensational off-the-shoulder dress embodies what was great about Scassi’s work. Done in scarlet red silk, this jaw-droppingly beautiful dress exudes a compelling aura of old Hollywood glamor. The bodice begins with a deep off-the-shoulder V neckline that frames the delecotage. The interior of the bodice is boned to maintain its long corset...