Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

One-of-a-Kind circa 1930's / 1940's deep ivory fine net / mesh evening gown. Black feather trim at straps and hem. Black embroidered detail at bodice. Dress zips at center back, an...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

This lovely vintage 1960s linen Mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and block colour is skilfully tailored but alas there is no maker's label present. Ther...

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The bodice of this amazing dress is sprinkled with small prong set rhinestones, it has ...

In this gorgeous 1960's Vazken custom-made gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute couture. This gown ...

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its, simple, elegant lin...

If you don't have the luxury of changing clothes between the wedding and reception, consider this floor-length gown to fill both roles. Its shorter hemline and swirling skirt are ide...

Chic 60s SAKS 5th AVE pink and gold silk brocade sleeveless Jackie O A-Line Dress with matching cropped jacket! Rhinestone encrusted buttons up the front center jacket. Dress feature...

▪ Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga ▪ Fall-Winter 1960 ▪ Constructed from black silk crêpe ▪ Strapless bodice with built in boning...

Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar encrusted with rhinestones. Tailored bodice with a forg...

Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed withl'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very flu...

This is an iconic 1960’s A-line empire-waist mini dress designed by Danish designer Ole Borden. Borden designed for the well-known fashion label REMBRANDT from 1964-1974. Reminiscent of the Jackie-O style dress, it is made of a luxurious pale pink and gold silk brocade fabric...

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length : 45

Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-s...

1990s Pink Low Waisted Ruffled Dress. Zips up back to low v point, bow detail at center back snaps onto one side.

Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake ...

A truly breathtaking and luxurious mid 1930's metallic gold shimmer lamé bias cut gown from the high-end London department store Debenham & Freebody. This special department store became the first of over 60 nationwide. In 1935 Debenham and Freebody advertised their fashionable model gowns under the tagline: ‘Distinction in Dress at Moderate Cost’ which was key during the historic Great Depression. Finding early examples from this rare label is incredibly hard to do let alone a gorgeous 'Old Hollywood...

An exceptionally rare and highly coveted Jeanne Lanvin Castillo haute couture watercolor floral gown dating back to the early 1950's. According ...

This sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt. The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

Very rare jet black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress with unique spiral design and elaborate beading designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Dress has a red bow at ...

Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...

Phenomenal early 60s GENE SHELLY’S International Boutique International gold sequined full length dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins on a soft stretchy wool. Keyhole ope...

Rare and beautiful vintage long dress from the late 60s early 70s by Maggy Rouff. Orange, white and green chevron patterns on a frog green backgroun...

1960s Metallic Gold Brocade & Black Velvet Maxi Dress. Geometric circular pattern woven into fabric of skirt. Faux belt hooks at back, rhinesto...

Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress. Sequin on knight base with acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Size M

1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery

1960s Contessa evening dress in a lovely cream silk, with an embroidered geometric waistband. The dress features a high neck with floor length A-line skirt. The gazar silk has a wonderful thickness and structure to it, and flows beautifully from the waist. The band is heavily embroidered with pale and cerise pink threads, outlined in gold, complete with gold and pink gemstone detail. The high, rounded neckline is both flattering and classic, with the original zip closure going all the way down the back of the dress. Silk gazar was much used in bridal and evening fashion due to its ability to hold its shape. This is a high-end, well made dress and was certainly inspired by the work of Christobal Balenciaga...

Gorgeous and heavy hand-beaded and sequin wool knit dress. Unlined. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fabric contains some stretch. Details: Unlined Back Metal Zip Closure Cir...

This charming circa 1969 cotton dress by Ossie Clark for Radley boasts a pretty 'bubble' print by celebrated textile designer Celia Birtwell. This piece is pretty and gamine with pu...

COUTURE 1930’s Sheer Nude Sequin Lace Bodice Black Pleated Floor Length Evening Gown Dress Circa: 1930's Label(s): No Style: Evening gown C...

1950s iridescent coral organza gown. Drop waist with floral bouquet detail.

Adorable striped candy confection! C.1960 party dress in a linen blend heavy striped fabric in shades of hot pink, orangey-red, royal blue and white. It zips and hooks at the back with acetate lining in the bodice and a netted built-in crinoline at the skirt. The design has unique details including a fitted bodice, pleating at the side panels and faux flap pockets at the hem. It is pure sugar and spice! No design label present ... perhaps a custom order with style tag at the base of the zipper as shown in photograph 14. CONDITION The dress makes a wonderful impression and has been professionally cleaned. It is in great condition with some signs of wear and use. There is a rust spot at the inside acetate lining of the bodice which cannot be seen on the exterior, please see photograph 13 near the right hand strap. There is the slightest hint of discoloration under the arms which I only noticed under the photography lights...

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs ra...

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...

1960's Dynasty cocktail dress and coat ensemble in a wool blend winter white fabric with metallic gold accents. The fabulous Nehru style coat buttons at ...

Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by...

Black velvet and silk 1930s dress with a V-neck crossover front and frilled mesh trim finished with delicate beading. The dress has silk georgette fluted sleeves...

Malcolm Starr was launched in the early 1960s as a dress line that features simple, easy-to-wear dresses. While the 1960s is famously painted as the Space Age decade, Malcolm Starr dresses showcase to other side of 60s style, one that is characterized by vivacity, optimism, and playful colors. Designed for Starr by Elinor Simmons, this 60s dress is done in a clover green...

1960s Black and White Bubble Skirt Dress. Black and white bubble skirt crepe and taffeta dress. metal zipper on the back with hook renforcments.

Chic deadstock ( brand new with tags ) original 1960s Alvin Handmacher ( Weathervane Tailored by Handmacher ) baby blue skirt suit ! Features a tailore...

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...

This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk chiffon, pearl encrusted, leaf-motif bodice and its double-layer, silk chiffon ballroom skirt...

1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice is heavily beaded with a banded neckline. Double lay...

Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US s...

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...

Stunning 60s DYNASTY light yellow beaded and rhinestone raw silk full length evening dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, rhinestones and beads o...

Superb example of an early 1960s day dress but could just as easily be worn in more formal settings or as a cocktail dress. Cut in a beautifully iridescent teal blue silk feel fabric...

1960s Amen Wardy Orange Knife-Pleated Silk Crepe Goddess Gown with Jeweled Neckline & Waist: Empire waistline, back zipper, fully lined. Up to a US si...

A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his 1965 Spring-Summer collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion...

Beautiful early 60s blue and green silk damask floral print short sleeve beaded sheath dress ! Luxurious silk fabric features just the right amount...

Timeless 1960s Vintage Givenchy Blue Silk Dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Sleeveless and large collar at the back. Fit best size: Small 2 or 4 Bust: 32 inches/ Waist: 28 inches...

1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified neckline decorated with a panel of pleated tulle. Attached at the neckline is a paste...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a ...

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...