19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Boutique vintage halter dress adorned with braided trim throughout. It is in excellent condition. Color is beautiful blend of black and white.

Black Rayon Crochet & Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Tassels

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe Beautiful summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinolin...

Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...

Navy blue portrait V neck fit flare high low gown. Cinched at the waist with self bow belt and chic train. In blue French matelassé with shimmering blue ...

- Zandra Rhodes - 80s - Hand made in England - UK size 10 - Silk chiffon - Black with gold and silver hand printed pattern - Hand embellished with sequins beads and crystals - Sheer...

Hand woven violet silk dress with gold braid appliqué decoration on hem and sleeve cuffs. Fully lined in cotton and fine linen. Length of sleeve 20.5", shoulder to shoulder lenghth ...

- Moschino Couture - Gladiator dress - From the 1989 collection - Fitted black velvet bodice above black crepe skirt - Gold edged tabs at the waistline with intricate metal medall...

In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back). Note: The gown is being offered without the train (bustle) that would have attached to the skirt. Includes a Bonnet (hat), French in matching blue silk c.1875. Possibly by Madame Virot. Gown and hat purchased together. Labeled Petersham 'C. Worth Paris...

Circa 1815-1820 France or Provence Rare summer cotton Embroidered Cotton voile dress with cotton thread vermilion dating from the French Première Restauration. Wide balloon sleeves ...

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, sleeveless bodice, boat neckline, buttoning in front and cream cotton lining. Plastron bouillonné and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned patch pockets in a two-colour process. The skirt has four rows of pleated ruffles and a waistband with pleats in the back for a small pouff. Clasps in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz...

Circa 1880- 1900 South Tunisia Rare Berber Djellaba or Djebba that I bought in Matmata at the doors of the desert and dating from the end of the 19th century. Sheep wool background woven on handloom and dyed from cochineal red to brick colour with colour variations. Traditional floche silk embroidery on the open collar, shoulders and sleeve opening with matching tassels. Small pink woolen bias on the rubbing parts. Plastron with very nice arabic-andalusian graphics. The 19th century North African pieces...

This beautiful Victorian vintage lace dress is simply exquisite with its beautiful ruffled hemline, high collared neckline, and peach moir...

A magnificent 1982 Bob Mackie Gown. Designer size 6. Color - Dark Red. Embellished with Beads and Sequins Over the Black Net. Corset and Waistband. Fu...

Undiminished by time, this Mme Arnaud on 16 Rue Bassano Paris couture ensemble from the Victorian era still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional evening ensemble fashioned from vibrant sunshine yellow silk-satin. The gorgeous three-dimensional purple iris floral embroidery really sets this formal gown apart from others of it's time. I love the ruched fully-corset bodice which are so modern and chic. Making a bold and dramatic fashion statement, this must have been worn to an extremely regal event in. Totally looks like the type of garment that inspired John Galliano when he was head designer at Christian Dior. This is truly a rare and exceptional quality made piece of wearable art. Measurements Corset Bodice Bust: 37-38 inches Waist: 28-30 inches Total Length: 18 inches Matching Trained Skirt Waist: 28 inches Hips: Free Sweep Front Length: 42 inches Back Length: 48 inches This 1890's Mme Arnaud French Couture ensemble is is in beautiful wearable and presentable condition. As shown, the inside bodice is fully-boned with hidden hook eye closures. Designer labeled wide band of silk grosgrain circling the waist. There is hand-stitching throughout. Only sign of wear to the ballroom skirt...

Lovely pleated skirt coral red crepe dress by Lanvin comes with a matching belt. Made in a mix of 10%wool - 45%cupro - 30%acetate - The dress is fully lined with a 100% silk materia...

Mariella Burani long dress for Amulet totally made in italy in size 40 composition cotton

Circa 1860 Europe Beautiful dress with crinoline walk or indoor printed bunting bayadère dating from the French Second Empire. Fine print on roll or Alsatian from English wool (?) ...

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

Edwardian Linen & Cotton Embroidered Tulle Dress With Blue Hand Flowers

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

Gorgeous vintage BOB MACKIE black and pink beaded French lace evening gown! Features a light pink taffeta underlay. Black French lace covers the pink, and a semi sheer black chiffon ...

Edwardian Black Silk Chiffon Kimono Sleeve Blouse With Asian Floral Pattern, Metallic Lace & Beaded Tassels

Circa 1870/1875 France. Day dress with princess, two-part bodice and skirt on a bustle cage. Sky-blue taffeta decorated with starched cream gauze called tarlatane, finely wrinkled and crenellated à la grecque. Boned bodice with long basque closing in front by matching curved buttons. Long skirt with train adorned with the same furbelows. Volume of the bouillonné skirt in pouf projected at the back that can be raised by a system of brass rings and cotton cords. Exhibit in "Falbalas, Portraits et Mode au féminin 1850 - 1930" (Falbalas, Portraits and Fashion Female 1850 - 1930) at the Museum of Art of the City of Toulon in 2017. There a brown stain near the pocket . Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent French Size 36 Front height 139 cm Back height 209 cm Shoulders 36 cm Collar 5 cm Sleeve 50 cm Chest 82 cm Waist 61 cm Hips 118 cm Circumference of the skirt 355 cm Facing the drawbacks of long trains of the late Second Empire, revive the principle of à la polonaise...

Circa 1855 France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second Fre...

Haute Couture black silk satin dress by Agnes from the 1920's Paris. One piece dress designed to look like 2 pieces with jewelled embellishments along the shoulders, back and bodice. Extraordinary detailing with diamonte embroidery with pastel beading. The underdress has dipping layered panels with a faux sash across hips. The Eygptian Revival diamonte and jade/rose microbeaded overblouse floats over the underdress. On the back 2 streamers fall from the back of the embroidered necklace motif. Extraordinary workmanship as to be expected from a period Haute Couture Agnes dress...