North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

The perfect Calvin Klein 1990s LBD! Black blistered silk gives lots of texture to a minimalist dress. This piece is perfect for a cocktail party wit...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Sequins Background, B...

Iconic Oscar de la Renta Flower Embroidered Corset Dress Gown 2015 Resort Collection USA size - 8 Flower embroidery , Grosgrain ribbon over the blac...

Amazing Mountain Artisans Applique Gown with heavy bohemain vibes retailed by Bergdorf Goodman in the 1970's. Pale dove grey rayon-cotton faille gown...

This is an absolutely incredible Edwardian dress with silver sequins and beads covering the black lace outer layer and creating a firework starburst design on the front. The waist is...

This Vera Wang wedding gown is composed of layers of white tulle and lace . The bodice features a gathered detailing with a boned interior and center back zipper closure. In excellen...

James Galanos Silk Satin Hand Fringed Dress from the 1980's. Silk satin with long sash tie collar, shoulder pads and hand fringing from the hip level down. Beautiful quality construc...

Mary McFadden cream cashmere knit fabric with unique sequin & bead trim, long sleeve tunic dress from the 1970s. An early example of Mary McFadden's ready to wear clothing in which, ...

1970's Donald Brooks black jersey disco dress with rhinestone embellishments, subtle balloon sleeves, scoop neck, gathered waist, jersey string waist ties and a back zipper closure. ...

Chic 1970s PAULINE TRIGERE burgundy / maroon long sleeve wool mini dress ! Features a tailored v neck bodice with knife pleat skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closu...

A magnificent Bonwit Teller & Co couture black lace bias-cut gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; French floral motif black scalloped lace that has been draped to perfection. We added many pictures of the lace so you can see how beautiful it is. Definitely looks like a dress that inspired John Galliano while he was at Christian Dior. The bodice has the prettiest velvet floral appliqué straps and built-in sash waist. The bias-cut skirting is added in pointed inset seamed pieces typical of the time period and insanely hard to do with sheer lace. This figure flattering garment accentuates the bust, skims the hip and falls to the floor effortlessly. It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a gown with attitude and elegance. Measurements Bust: 30-32 inches Waist: 24-26 inches Hips: up to 36 inches Total Length: 60 inches This rare 1930's Bonwit Teller Couture lace gown...

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...

Mini Max of California floral print, bohemian style bishop sleeve maxi dress, retailed at I Magnin. Soft peachy pink ground with pastel flower bouque...

Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon i...

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...

This strapless tiered silk gown by Lillie Rubin comes with a matching wrap. Ruched structured bodice. Rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 4...

This elegant full length green silk chiffon Wayne Clark dress was purchased at the couture boutique Harriet Kassman in Washington DC. The dress is strapless with a ruched bodice and it comes with a ruffled shawl that can be worn in a number of different ways. You can probably find other ways to make the shawl completely change the look of the dress, or you can wear it without! We especially love the center ruffling that defines the back of the skirt. Wayne Clark is a Canadian designer who has dressed many celebrities including Jane Fonda, Cindy Crawford, Rihanna, Sarah Polley and Vivica A. Fox. This dress closes with a back zipper and it has a lined bodice with "boning" for structure. Labeled a US size 14 but fits a modern day size...

Shocking pink bustier evening dress. Fabric composition: 52% nylon, 48% polyester. Draped on the bust. Boned. Zip, hook&eye and snap in the middle back. Drag on the back and ruffles ...

Beautiful late 70s HALSTON for BERGDORF GOODMAN lipstick red and off-white abstract silk dress and sash ! Simply slips over the head with a hook-and-eye closure at back center neck. ...

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...

Extraordinarily beautiful and very sexy 1980s cocktail dress. The label was created by Haitian born American designer Fabrice Simon, who died tragically young from AIDS in 1998. He created evening dresses and cocktail attire for many celebrities including Shirley MacLaine, Cornelia Guest, Whitney Houston. Kathleen Turner and Elizabeth Taylor, to name just a few. Sadly after his death his place in fashion history was overlooked and his name has all but disappeared from the famous museum collections. Gun metal grey silk chiffon adorned with a hand beaded all over distorted diamond pattern. The bugle beads are silver and reflect/catch the light in the most stunning way. Spaghetti straps with a v neckline and a zig zag hem. Unlined. Fits like a US size 4. Gorgeous for a cocktail party or a wedding - would be very fun as a bridal rehearsal dinner or after party dress...

Of basically an indescribable golden yellow, and constructed of the finest Satin/Silk, a beautiful and complex example of 'Belle Epoque' elegance. Stamped: MALLINSON'S SATIN ORMANDE ...

A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised of dozens of 1/3" vertical finished strips of fabric draping over it creating a bl...

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

Chris Kole is from the island of Cypress and came to New York in the late 70s. Although not a household name, he has designed brilliant, glamourous and well...

A fabulous Mod 1960s Mr. Blackwell neon yellow wide A-line swing dress: yarn-embroidered tulle layed over crepe under-dress.

A magical rainbow watercolor dotted floral print silk chiffon Stavropoulos Couture gown dating back to the late 1970's. George Stavropoulos was a New York fashion designer best known for his innovatively draped dresses and evening gowns that seemed to float in air. Many of his designs were influenced by the grace of classic Greek sculpture...

Considered an iconic and avant-garde designer of American fashion, James Galanos is known for his elegant ready-to-wear designs that were crafted to couture standards. He notably opened his fashion house in Los Angeles in 1951, and his designs have been worn by socialites and stars, including Judy Garland, Nancy Reagan, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe. Often ahead of his time, Galanos introduced below-the-knee dresses alongside pants and jumpsuits in his 1970’s...

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...

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 ...

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...

Sexy early 2000s vintage EMA SAVAHL hand dyed ombré orange and neon yellow hi-lo halter mesh dress ! Paris Hilton famously wore an Ema Savahl ensemble to t...

Odette Barsa was primarily renowned for her exquisite lingerie, produced from the 1930s-1970s, and this vibrant red print ensemble may have been originall...

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...

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...

Naeem Khan Blue Lace Embellished Maxi Dress Gown US size - 4 Blue tulle embellished with white/silver metallic and blue floral embroidery, clear sequins. Fully lined in silk, Back zi...

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 great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the bodice back. It has a straight skirt with a back vent and an attached belt. The dre...

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...

The vibrant marigold floral garden print used on this 1930's 'Ryder's of Philadelphia' designer silk maxi dress has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has a fanta...

A headturning vintage cocktail dress by Malcolm Starr. The dress is in ivory silk , with a square neckline and backline. It has decorative buttons on the Left hand side , and is unl...

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...

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...

New Oscar de la Renta Silk Yellow Tiered Maxi Corset Dress S/S 2014 Collection US size - 10 100% Silk Chiffon, Yellow Flowers with Green Leaves Print...

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...

This lovely 1960s silk satin shift dress in pale pink is an early piece from American designer Victor Costa and maintains a beautiful balance of style and formality for which its des...

Evening dress in lurex jacquard flower on a chiffon base. Slip-dress lining in black polyester lining. Zip in the middle back on the lining and on the dress. Snap in the middle back ...

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...

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 ...

Chic EMMA DOMMB 1960s turquoise blue silk, rayon and velvet pearl encrusted dress ! Features a soft velvet above the bust. Silk / Rayon body with semi sheer mesh overlay. Tailored bo...

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...

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...

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

An Indian inspired gown with a colorful metallic semi shear silk organza top, and a violet floor length silk taffeta skirt. Belted with a gold leather clas...

These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empir...

A breathtaking Nolan Miller Couture unworn with tags embroidered silk organza sculpted bridal gown dating back to the early 1990's. Nolan Miller was an acclaimed costume designer best known for his work on the long-running series Dynasty. Miller was nominated six times for an Emmy Award, winning 'Outstanding Costumes' in 1984 for the Dynasty series, which also set a fashion trend for glamorous high society gowns. This stunning Nolan Miller creation from his exclusive couture line is the perfect solo in the spotlight 'Barbie Doll' bridal look. This showstopper has serious allure with that hourglass mermaid silhouette. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; the highest quality large-scale ivory floral cutwork embroidered silk organza with a matching ivory silk underlay. I adore the fully corset boned satin trimmed sweetheart plunge strapless with adorable back-bow. A curved nipped waist with fitted mermaid slightly trained skirting creates the perfect amount of drama to this timeless garment. It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day haute couture. This would make an epic red carpet or wedding moment. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 25-26 inches Hips: 35 inches Length top to waist: 11 inches Length waist to hem: 41 inches This 1990's Nolan Miller Couture designer gown...

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 ...

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...