American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue cocktail dress in fuchsia pink with abstract watercolour print. This Victor Costa dress features a ruched bodice and a dropped waistline and a layered skirt. Would work perfectly as a wedding guest dress. BRAND DESCRIPTION Victor Costa is known for copying the European designers of his time and translating their style to a American audience. He started out designing for Suzy Perette and launched his own namesake Victor Costa brand in 1974. His brand became a big succes, eventually landing him collaborations with Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. MATERIAL COMPOSITION unknown – feels lik polyester lining and a thinner synthetic blend on top FLAT MEASUREMENTS Marked as US Size 6 Chest (measured armpit to armpit): 39 CM Waist: 34 CM Hips: 49 CM Length: 81 CM MADE IN Made in the United States STATING ANY FLAWS OF THE ITEM HERE No flaws SELLER INFO Anouk Océanne started selling vintage under the name Rêveuse Vintage...

Beautiful late 70s HOLLY’S HARP black beaded and pearl encrusted ilk jersey midi dress ! Features a criss-cross back with chiffon rosettes at each shoulder and at the back. Hundreds ...

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric and lining composition: acétate. Zip in the middle back. Boned on the side. Bra inside the bustier. SIZE M

This is a stunning unlabeled vintage red silk chiffon evening dress with red satin lining. This 1920's inspired dress is beaded with silver and clear beads throughout and the bodice ...

Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of the most luxurious silk chiffon drapes the body beautifully. Hidden snaps up the sid...

An absolutely stunning Ceil Chapman designer ivory embroidered cotton eyelet dress dating back to the late 1950's. Perfect for any upcoming summer ...

The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also features an off-shoulder neckline made more wearable by the presence of spaghetti straps. Tea length short sleeve off-shoulder party dress of black taffeta with tulle overlay embellished with pink ribbon lace and embroidered flowers; lightly ruched sweetheart bust and spaghetti straps. Asymmetrical peplum from left hip to right ankle; black and pink tulle skirt...

Wow. A custom made gown for a famous Hollywood actress. It is a spectacular gown. Black drapey satin with engineered European lace that appears see though at the hem and the bodice s...

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are three layers to the skirt; an acetate underskirt, over-laid with a plain net skirt and finally the top layer. This has 11 ruffle trims added in rows which give the dress a very full and sweeping profile. The boned bodice is also in the same coloured ruched fabric, imitating taffeta silk with net trim to the sweetheart neckline. The dress has a very pleasing detachable layered net halter neck that widens over the shoulders to give a little cape like effect. Fastening to the rear with the original concealed centre back zip and hook and eye closure. A long bow...

Pauline Trigère vintage 2 pc set from 1980s. The shape of the caftanesque top and the flowing elasticized waist skirt are inspired by the stunning Indian silks used for sarees. In fa...

1960s Jackie O Creme Duchesse Satin Silk sleeveless dress embroidered with black velvet floral appliqué and beaded with white bugle beads. Perfect for summer cocktail party. Size 6-8...

Y2K Stephen Burrows Silk Chiffon Lilac Layered Ruffled Halter Dress Size: Small Bust: 32” Stephen Burrows is an American fashion designer based in New York City, known for being o...

Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...

Fabulous Bob Mackie long sheath dress and fully embellished in iridescent midnight blue sequins and bugle beads. Circa early 1990s, the neckline is high and the collar and bodice is ...

Wool-crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. Her award...

Flora Kung blue silk wrap Selma dress. Bias-cut skirt. Elastic waist true wrap. Easy fit. Original print on Flora's original geo silk jacquard. Size 4 17" from shoulder to waist, 27...

James Galanos is widely revered as one of the integral designers in shaping the so-called “American Look”. His designs evoked a sense of casual and effortless elegance that made his garments coveted by women across the social spectrum from the first lady to the home seamstress. Featuring two of Galanos’ hallmark details at the time, this circa 1971 gown...

Ultra RARE "Alley Cat," by Betsey Johnson black velveteen dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how ultra flattering, and chic this dress is! Scoop neck...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

A great black 1960s linen dress from I.Magnin. It is sleeveless with a peter pan collar and princess seaming for a terrific fit. There is a panel around the waist with small prong set rhinestone embellished cut outs at the center front and the skirt has slightly gathered. The dress is lined in black silk, has a black painted back zipper and a removeable bow tie at the waist cut outs. Fits sizes Extra Small, Small. Marked US vintage...

A beautiful bright blue asymmetric stretch silk mesh skirt from Ordinary People. The skirt has an asymmetric hemline and is covered in pink, blue and ...

Elegant 2 Toned Caftan in chrome yellow and fuschia raw silk from the 1970's. Cut with identical dress inside so in theory is reversible. Bell sleeves with funnel collar. Slips over ...

This is a stunning vintage full length Oscar de la Renta sleeveless long black evening gown with a giant rhinestone bow brooch at the plunging lo...

1990s Mary McFadden Elegant Black pleated one shoulder Gown. Size 4 Measurement Bust 34”/ Waist 26”

Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...

Isabelle Allard 1980s strapless dress and bolero jacket in white faille with tiny black polka dots. The shaped and fitted dress is trimmed at the bustline and faux flap pockets with ...

This is an incredible vintage dress from the 1910's!! The soutache detail is so well done and we especially love the pretty three layers of soft netting . The base layer is solid wit...

Fab C.1970 black velvet pant suit by Y.E.S. of California. The jacket hooks at the front with a peplum silhouette and features a coordinating belt with rhinestone buckle. The pants sit high on the waist and zip at the back with a slight bell bottom hem. Pair it with a crisp white blouse for a tuxedo look or a black lace camisole...

Backless evening dress in black chiffon and geometrical print panel on the waist ( in silk patchwork) and on the bottom of the dress ( in printed silk chiffon) Hook&eye behind the ne...

Alberto Makali Black Bandage Dress Additional information: Material: Rayon Size: L Overall Condition: Signs of consistent wear.

Jet-black, bias-cut dress with high center front slit from Halston dating to the late 1970's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approximate measurements are 34" at bust, 33" at waist and 46" in t...

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...

Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base. Rayon lining. Beaded belt with snap and hook&eye to close it. Zip and snap on the left side. Gros-grain on the waist. Boned ...

Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...

1970s silver metallic blue organza jewel waist maxi dress. Beautiful shade of Tiffany blue with silver metallic design maxi dress, scoop neck, long sleeve dress has band cuffs that c...

Gorgeous sheer washy Atlantic blue silk midi dress by Richilene for Elizabeth Arden. This dress features long sheer balloon sleeves, a ruffled collar and full sweep triple layered sk...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

Victor Costa strapless dress in black structured, draped satin from the 1980s. Has a very old hollywood glamourous feel to it. The draping creates an over...

This vivacious 1960s red silk chiffon empire line dress is by American designer Levino Verna and is in beautiful vintage condition with a vibrant, ...

One-piece dress with tulip skirt. Silk-lined bodice for a blouson effect. Puff sleeve. Easy to wear and flattering. Yellow and purple lupines flowers on pink, printed on Flora's orig...

LILLIE RUBIN Evening Gown Feathered trim Bow accent and long sash over shoulder Condition: Excellent Silk blend 28" bust, 23.5" waist, 28" hips, 53" l...

Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...

VERY BREEZY presents: This is the dream vintage wiggle dress! The shape is so perfectly 1960s, from the way its fitted through the hips to the bateau neckline— so flattering and the perfect amount of sexy! This piece was sourced in Italy, although it was made in the US. It's embroidered all over with sequins in a squiggling formation. The paillettes are of such a great quality (nothing like the cheap sequins that are so commonplace in modern garments). A small slit in the back back makes it easy to move. The Vintage Diamanté Necklace...

White polyester cocktail dress with gold lurex braid passementerie finish with fringes. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Lining only on the bust and back. Lord & Taylor is Ameri...

Simple and elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene long sleeve hot pink matte jersey blouse and maxi wrap skirt. Size: Small - Medium Blouse measurement:...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Helmut Lang black knit jersey dress featuring an asymmetrical neckline and sleeves, knee-length, and several knots that circle arou...

NWT Oscar de la Renta Silk Heart Print Maxi Dress Runway S/S 2011 , Look # 50 US size - 6 Red, black and white Oscar de la Renta silk one-shoul...

A truly timeless Oleg Cassini couture embroidered cutwork silk hourglass dress dating back to the mid 1950's. Cassini was best known as the “Couturier to Camelot" since he created 30...

Adjustable back shoulder straps. Dress only, Donna Karan gold pendant necklace is listed separately. Size 4. Approx 32" long. FLORA KUNG silk dresses...

Chic early 70s DONALD BROOKS ivory off-white 3/4 sleeves crepe dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with a Grecian inspired waistband. Hidden zipper up the back with fabric covered bu...

New Oscar De La Renta Champagne Tulle Painted Dress Gown P/Fall 2015 Collection Designer size - 8 Simply Beautiful and Classy!!! Champagne Color, Plisse Tulle Finished with Soft Gold Painting, Gathered...

Flattering dress with puff sleeves and shoulder pads. Invisible back zipper entry. White floral printed on Flora's original-designed floral silk jacquard textile. Tag reads 2 but ...

This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction and in superb vintage condition. The dress features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust. There are spaghetti straps, princess seams along the bodice and a slightly dropped, curved waistline atop of a classic 50s full skirt...

Oscar De La Renta Runway Silk Pink Dress Gown As an added value for this dress whether you are a collector or just like to wear high end fashion this piece was featured in the 2016 ...

A cocktail dress that stands apart not only for its nude hue but also for its architectural silhouette, this piece radiates mid-century chic. It reminds us of vintage beauty parlor dome hairdryers and Gaultier cone bras...

Vintage St. John Couture cowl neck red dress with beautiful neckline on the back Additional information: Fabric: 78% Triacetate, 22% Polyester; Lining 95% S...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Helmut Lang orange, off-white, and dark brown color block nylon dress that can be worn straight or scrunched up as a mini. From the...