Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Sti...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...

1930s cream bias cut sheer silk hand embroidered & appliqued slip dress gown. Beautiful sheer silk gown in pale cream. The cross over bodice has inset sheer silk panels at the bust, ...

La Mendola 2pc orchid print jersey maxi dress & silk chiffon over skirt from the 1960s. Floral print of large orchid flowers with white outline orchid flowers on a black ground. Mock...

A floral maxi dress, done with that distinct 1940s elegance and would work well for both day and evening event wear. The lightweight cloth is an early textured viscose with a subtle ...

An important and ultra glamourous 'Elizabeth the First' Bob Mackie debut label sheer black beaded nude-illusion cape gown dating back to 1969. This rare label is from a very short-lived Beverly Hills boutique that he started with partners Ray Aghayan and costume designer Elizabeth Courtney...

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress was sold at Gandini which acted as a couture retailer authorized to sell Paris haute couture for clients who couldn't travel to Paris for multiple fittings. Along side Christian Dior and Chanel, Jean Dessès is one of the most important designers of the 20th century and was a designated Haute Couture house under the official Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. Fashioned from exquisite pale pink silk chiffon, this beauty has everything you look for when searching for this designer. The one-shoulder nipped waist bodice has fully boned corsetry with intricate hand pleating. The hourglass nipped waist flows into yards and yards of additional hand-pleating. This work must have taken weeks to complete. My favorite design element is the asymmetric draped backside. So glamourous! The craftsmanship is simply amazing; the concept reads so modern and looks sensational when you walk. A gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom couture gown that would definitely make an unforgettable bridal or red carpet look. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture...

A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin by Antonio Castillo Haute Couture black and gold embroidered velvet dress. Sleeveless below-knee ballgown-style dress with fitted bodice and full flared skirt,...

Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of Paul Poiret around 1928/1930. Exception...

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

Fashioned from vibrant sapphire blue mid weight silk-organza, this 1950's Beaumelle creation has everything a woman wants. The bodice has a gorgeous ruched asymmetric one-shoulder shelf bust design. I adore the sparkling metallic threaded lace detail which is so playful and elegant at the same time. The alluring full pleated circle-skirt finishes this beauty off with a perfect Christian Dior New Look...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a subtle sheen and detailed from head...

This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin straps, a straight lace trimmed neckline and a full bust, there is ruched detailing at the bust and two bows on either side, this leads on to the fitted nipped in waistline, the skirts are bias cut and fall full from the waist. This is such a gorgeous vintage bombshell dress...

Balenciaga 1967 Haute Couture Black Chantilly Lace Pantalettes Dress Vintage; 1967 haute couture by Balenciaga Eisa label Black/Pink Strapless necklin...

An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949. Lanvin was recognized for he...

Chanel runway tweed sequins dress from Chanel spring 2013 runway dress adorned with Cc logo buttons and faux pearl.

Chanel Byzance from Chanel Fall 2011 runway collection. it is adorned with Chanel CC logo buttons. Fabric is 80% wool, 14% nylon, and 6% polyester.

This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay. The cream lace is embellished with rhinestones and a similar s...

Undiminished by time, this epic 1930's ivory crème couture bias-cut gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is a rare deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum...

Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...

This exquisite 1960s Saks 5th Avenue black baby doll dress is in beautiful vintage condition with no issues and of excellent quality. The dress is com...

Presenting an exceptional find: Madame Grès Haute Couture pleated silk-jersey gown dating back to 1956. This gown is a rare treasure of fashion history, crafted with the level of ski...

An unforgettable piece, this original 1930's deep red silk velvet dress, paired with a matching silk velvet jacket which is in turn finished with the most incredible statement glass ...

This pretty 1960s Simon Massey nylon organza floral print dress perfectly epitomises the style and feel of the London boutique scene. The designer has chosen a bold graphic floral pr...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...

Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base and polyester lining. Black tulle petticoat. Boned and zip closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout. The dress is sleeveless with spaghetti straps, fitted bodice with lace trim, flowing skirt and back z...

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue black cocktail dress Paillette sequin knit bodice mock neck collar long sleeves free flowing double layered jersey skirt falls to just below knee length bodic...

Taffeta pleated bustier dress painted with colorful flowers. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Chest: 30 c...

When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...

An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12" fabric panels emanating from a band just under the bust line and a row of 14" pane...

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Haute Couture Black Velvet Halter Dress Vintage; circa 1960s Black Velvet Round gathered halter neckline with hook and eye fastening Fitted bodice Maxi le...

This gorgeous vintage evening dress was purchased at I Magnin in the late 1960's. The dress is made of fine silk chiffon with silk lining, an attached overblouse that ties in front ...

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown This vintage haute-couture gown is in great condition. Perfectly working back-zipper. This...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...

This striking gown was couture crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is really the star of the show; thick aqua jacquard is textured with geometric, floral and cloud-s...

Jacques Heim is inextricably linked with the history of French fashion. In the years 1958-1962 he was the president of the highly influential Paris Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Cou...

An absolutely breathtaking and ultra rare La Mendola Italian couture vibrant yellow pleated silk jersey beaded glamour gown dating back to their 1968 spring/summer collection. Though...

This breathtaking 1930's black crepe silk evening dress, decorated with silver claw set rhinestones, is just the piece for that special evening occasion. The V shaped neckline of th...

This lovely 60's Scherrer haute couture silk dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Cut from black organza silk - which will always ...

Rendered in the most incredible cream satin, and finished with delicate silver rhinestone button fastenings, this magnificent 1930's bias cut gown is a true piece of fashion history....

Beautiful vintage 60s LORD AND TAYLOR baby blue chiffon grecian inspired empire gown / dress! Exquisite pale blue chiffon, that flows with movement. Stunning silhouette, with an impr...

Fred Perlberg Dance Originals 1950s black taffeta scoop bodice quilted full circle skirt cocktail dress. Open scoop neckline sleeveless dress with pleated straps that hug the shoulde...

This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...

Vintage 1960s profils du monde Yellow silk chiffon gown adorned with red , silver sequins and pearls. Timeless and chic old hollywood glamour style. F...

Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Simple shapes, such as shift-dresses, empire line cuts and sculptural forms, were his signature, oft...

Vintage 1960s I. Magnin & Co. by Dynasty orange, brown and black floral print A-line quilted velvet maxi dress. Psychedelic floral and geometric pattern. Short sleeves and cheongsam ...