1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket
Located in London, GB
This 1930s wedding dress and matching jacket is tailored from delicate cobweb rayon tulle and has a sleeveless silhouette with a curved neckline.
1930s White Floral Tulle and Lace Chiffon Midi Dress with Jacket
Located in London, GB
This 1930s wedding dress and matching jacket is tailored from delicate cobweb rayon tulle and has a sleeveless silhouette with a curved neckline.
1930s Lace Trimmed Peach Slip Dress with Scalloped Hem
Located in London, GB
This slip is crafted from pale peachy pink silk and trimmed at the bust and around to the rear with coordinating tonal lace finished with faded blue/grey embroidery. The tiny scallop...
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1930s Lilac Lace Gown with Matching Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely evening ensemble consisting of very sturdy lace bias cut gown trimmed in velvet with coordinating leg o mutton sleeve jacket.
1930s Incredible Silk Lace Gown and Jacket with Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s beautiful silk lace and tulle gown in jet black with crepe lining, tulle and lace gown and jacket. Gown is low cut in back with thin straps and jacket has long sleeves. Approx...
1930s 2-Piece Baby Blue Metallic Lace Gown w/ Fox Trimmed Jacket
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1930s baby blue silk and metallic lace gown with extremely low back and train, with a waist length jacket trimmed in fox! Bias cut silk slip liner. Size 4-6.
1970s Janice Wainwright Metallic Embroidered Lace Jacket and Maxi Slip Dress Set
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Slit pockets are hidden within the dresses side seams. A narrow band of lace also completes the dresses hem.
1970s Janice Wainwright Metallic Embroidered Lace Jacket and Maxi Slip Dress Set
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Slit pockets are hidden within the dresses side seams. A narrow band of lace also completes the dresses hem.
1920s Art Deco Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This particular pin can today be worn by both, man or woman likewise, due to its universal design, diamond setting and long length, which makes it ideal for a dinner jacket or dress.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Black lace dress with cardigan jacket and belt ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple 1930s black lace cocktail dress with lace cardigan jacket.
Vintage 1930s 30s Sheer Lace Wedding Maxi Dress with Matching Bolero Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure.
Ivory Lace 1930s Wedding Ensemble
Located in Alford, MA
A rare find, this wedding dress and jacket from the 1930s is made of ivory lace and is in excellent condition.
Art Deco Lace and Velvet Gown and Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
1930s black lace gown and bolero jacket, the long dress having an open neckline and cap sleeves and featuring a deep panel of black silk velvet extending from the bust through the hi...
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Size: none; comparable to size M
Nude Hollywood Regency Charmeuse and Lace Peignoir Dressing Gown - Medium, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
To be nude without being naked takes practice. If you lack Lady Godiva’s tresses for cover, try this exquisite bed set: in slick silk charmeuse, it barely touches the outline of you...
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Size: comparable to size S-M
Powder Blue Printed Chiffon Regency Peignoir Dressing Gown, Italy - S-M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
To find a matching nightgown and bed jacket of such featherweight chiffon in perfect condition is unheard of, yet here is proof. In soft cornflower blue, the body-skimming set balanc...
Chanel Dramatic Lace Ruffle and Sequin Evening Skirt
By Chanel Boutique
Located in New York, NY
Lagerfeld appropriates a Chanel 1930's evening dress design and cuts it in half to form an incredible skirt.
Vintage 1930's Ivory Lace Bias Cut Dress with Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1930's dress * sheer ivory cotton lace * attached tie belt * side snap closure * matching scallop edge jacket * shown over a nude slip - not included condition | ex...
1930s Tan Peach Stretch Lace Dress With Bows and Matching Jacket
Located in Portland, OR
This is a 1930's vintage stretch lace dress in a peach / tan color with a matching open front jacket.
1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Ensemble with Lace Inserts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dainty dress and jacket ensemble dates to the 1930's and is made of silk chiffon with a floral print.
1930's Ivory Spiderweb Novelty Lace Belted Jacket & Matching Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive and sweet 1930's ivory spiderweb lace ensemble from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour.
1930's Golden Floral-Lace & Chiffon Bias-Cut Deco Hourglass Gown & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking metallic golden-yellow and bronze colors used in this 1930's lace gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible.
Vintage 1930's Couture Ivory Lace Nude Illusion Backless Bias-Cut Gown & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements (varies a bit due to bias-cut) Bust:32-34 inches Waist:24-26 inches Hips:up to 36 inches Total Dress Length:58 inches Total Jacket Length:18 inches This antique 1930's ...
Vintage 1930's Green Black Floral Sheer Lace & Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown w/ Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking large-scale green black floral garden deco print used on this 1930's lace and silk-chiffon gown ensemble has a timeless allure that I find irresistible.
Chanel Black "Chanel " lace and chiffon dress and jacket A98
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Remarkable dress with matching jacket, created of lace , with"Chanel" all over.From A '98 The dress is a sleeveless 1930's style sheath dress in Black chiffon, over the "Chanel" Lac...
Vintage 1999 Christian Dior by Galliano Suede Lace Bias-Cut Slip Gown and Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I love the high quality light brown laser-cut suede mixed with the delicate ivory white chantily-lace. Such a chic nod to 1930's design. The seductive low-cut plunge bodice has a lin...
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and highly desirable Christian Dior haute couture beaded lace bias-cut trained wedding gown with matching cropped bolero jacket. This incredibly rare numbered Christia...
Vintage 2002 Christian Dior by Galliano Novelty Candy Print Silk Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
His bias-cut silk and lace dresses, embroidered jackets and sheer tops will work better than ever in this season of unbridled romanticism."
Vintage 2002 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Pale Pink Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vogue stated about the collection, "His bias-cut silk and lace dresses, embroidered jackets and sheer tops will work better than ever in this season of unbridled romanticism!"
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...
1930S Blush Pink Slinky Rayon Jersey Negligee As-Is With A Few Holes
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Slinky Rayon Jersey Negligee As-Is With A Few Holes
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip dress in unusual large size. Hand made Valencienne lace trimmed neckline and sleeves. Original monogram. 1920's France. Width 5...
Vintage 1930s Women's White Cotton Embroidered Wedding Dress, Size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...
Edwardian White on White Floral Hand Embroidered Organdy Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning Edwardian white on white organdy dress is hand embroidered with the most beautiful floral designs. The fabric most likely originated in China and the dress was made in...
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
Eve Stillman vintage silk pink ivory lace slit night gown slip wedding dress
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eve Stillman Couture vintage lace night gown in silk. I would guess this to be from the 1970's. It would work just beautifully for a wedding or summers evening The ivory version phot...
Pale pink silk night gown with embroideries and lace Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk night gown with embroideries and lace. Thin thread belt loop ( no belt) Tiny hand made pleats on the top of the dress. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
1930s Vintage Peach Silk Crepe Lace Evening Gown, Excellent Condition
Located in Kingston, NY
A luminous 1930s evening gown by Viola Gowns rendered in a soft, warm peach tone. This floor-length dress is an exquisite example of early American couture, crafted from whisper-weig...
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries. Tiny pleats on the bust. SIZE 40/42 /L
A Vintage Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Lace Detailil
Located in London, GB
A pretty white Edwardian dress, with cotton spot detail . The dress has lace over the sleeves and bodice front, and back.. The sleeves have a lace detail at the cuffs, and the bodice...
Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige background, with light shades of pastel pink, green, yellow and blue throughout. But...
1930s Pastel Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Floral voile 1930s day dress in pastel colors. Sleeveless bodice has capelet effect with ruffle border and ties that fit through tab. Paneled skirt flares at sides. Slips over the he...
Versace S/S 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Vintage Backless Light Yellow Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Newspaper/gazette/newspaper print slip dress, an iconic John Galliano design.
By John Galliano
Located in Sewickley, PA
Newspaper/gazette/newspaper print slip dress, an iconic John Galliano design. ICONIC PRINT , excellent condition NEWSPAPER PRINT SLIP DRESS Newspaper print slip dress by John Gall...
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange. Printed flowers and...
1950s Grecian Style Gathered Dress
Located in London, GB
A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
$1,097
Size: French 42
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
$195
Size: IT 44, US 10, but runs small
Moschino Cheap & Chic 1990s Floral Ribbon Trim Short Skirt Charcoal Grey Black
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic dark grey (nearly black) pencil skirt in a slightly felted sort of fabric. Ribbon trim in a floral pattern reminiscent of needlework criss-crosses throughout. ...
1990s Bill Blass Size 8 10 Raspberry Pink Beige Silk Chiffon + Mohair Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and beige taupe beaded sleeveless cocktail dress! Features an ultra soft raspberry pink silk chiffon, with a beige / taupe mohair wool...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 90P PEARL TASSEL CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Tjos 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-tone curb links and draped with two strands of pearly white imitation pearls for a signature layered effect. A pearl-strung c...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
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