Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8

This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure. A perfect vintage wedding dress! DETAILS: Unlin...

Stunning futuristic 1960s Teal Traina egg shell ribbon-embroidered lace mini dress with heavy wide grosgrain trim panel at waist and front bodice. Covered buttons up bodice front. Fu...

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make this dress a showstopper worthy of the Silver Screen. Hollywood Regency gown...

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

Absolutely stunning vintage 1950s silk satin cocktail dress with an hourglass silhouette in remarkable vintage condition (looks almost unworn). Cap sleeves and two tiered ruffled ski...

Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue, and green. The dress has a square neckline, flutter sleeves and waist ties. Fully li...

A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all bases. Though it conceals and arms and neck for propriety, its Queen Anne neckline provides allure through its center plunge; it has a full train for the ceremony, but can be buttoned at the rear back for the reception and dancing; lace and pearl beading provide texture and interest, but ultra-heavyweight Duchess satin lend gravitas and modesty. Truly, fit for a Queen. Ivory wedding gown...

Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...

"Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet , plumetis tulle and black velvet bow. Boned bustier in tulle inside the dress close in the middle back with hook&eye. The white plumetis t...

Pink lurex cocktail dress with ostrich feather edge Circa 1960's. 2 lays of feathers in the bottom of the dress.Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Pink polyester lining. SIZE M

Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The fabric itself is a masterpiece; high-...

Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was made with expert devotion. The boned sweetheart plunge bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a unique asymmetric one-shoulder draped train. As pictured, there are a few different ways you can style the sash. Sparkling white glass-beads and sequins, in a gorgeous vine motif, cascade down the front. I love the hourglass nipped-waist which flows into a beautiful full sweep. Truly, this gown would have taken days to finish. A pure work of art and a study in dressmaking technique which reminds me of the famous Jean Desses. Breathtaking and timeless; I totally imagine this gliding down the red carpet! Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Total Length: 57 inches This vintage Saks Fifth Avenue designer gown...

Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...

Christian Dior set from the 70s! Top + skirt! With shoulder pads. Shiny and strong colors! VERY GOOD condition! The top has discolorations, please chech the last photos! Still wonde...

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 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...

60s Lace and Organza Kerchief Hem Dress. Lace bodice, organza kerchief skirt overlay in a light pink, over darker pink pencil skirt. Low scoop back, zips up b...

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit

1968 Malcolm Starr off-white silk chiffon pleated gown with empire waist and hand-beaded embellished cutout detail. Built-in corset with boning and back zip closure. As seen in Harpe...

30s black lace evening gown with bias cut slip

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique...

Vibrant, floral printed silk dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's. Beautiful color scheme in tones of blue, purple with black accents. Snap closure at front. Fits a US 2. Bust ...

Gorgeous vintage 60s BERGDORF GOODMAN ( Circa 1965 ) demi couture marigold and black beaded evening gown! Features a wonderful full marigold yellow silk brocade skirt, and fitted bla...

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...

Vintage 1960s floral brocade cocktail dress with a drop waist by Richilene. Unlined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern siz...

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...

A stunning vintage evening gown by Julian Rose. In a wonderful crepe ,it hangs beautifully and swishes when you walk. The dress has a cut away collar, decorative buttons on the fron...

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and f...

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 classic silhouette rendered in a tickle me pink matelasse satin, with matching ostrich feather accents, this original 1960's dress and capelet set, completed with matching silk sho...

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

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...

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...

Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions:...

What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label, this dress is attributed to Givenchy; there are images of this exact dress with G...

A Superb, Beautiful 1960's COURRÈGES maxi dress, with pink watercolour print and flamboyant silk ruffles. Features; Floor length hem Concealed zip down front Fully lined interior ...

1960s custom made sleeveless shift cocktail dress in multi color sunflowers embroidered in gold metallic floral netting overlay. Perfect for mother of the bride or wedding . Color ...

1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...

1960s Helen Rose full-length evening gown in a cream silk chiffon featuring ornate beadwork and embroidery with pearls, glass beads, and brass decoration. Beading is along the bottom...

Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's. This ensemble has a sexy 60's look. The gown has spaghetti straps and a black lining with point d'esprit o...

Silver lurex jersey sleeveless dress with lozenges pattern. Polyester lining. SIZE L

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stan...

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...

Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...

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...

Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and bow ( close with snap) SIZE L

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 magnificent 1960s Pierre Cardin cocktail party and evening dress. Fashioned from sheer silk chiffon in ivory with a light green abstract floral print and trimmed at the hem with i...

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...

Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone embellishment under the bust and bow. Acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L

Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in love with that pale blush-pink color! Harvey...

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...

Meraviglioso abito di ricerca vintage anni 50, colo viola la sua coda leggera rende fluido l'abito che è contornato da pregiate piume. La parte superiore a bustino è completata da un...

1960s Emma Domb Over dyed lace dress. The entire dress is featuring a black dyed lace. The full length sleeves are sheer lined with a sheer net and has a decorative lace cap sleeves ...

A simply stunning vintage late 1940s evening dress. Made from a very heavy, purple satin Brocade fabric with a swirling floral pattern. It has long tulip sleeves...