$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Givenchy Multi Color Silk Organza Floral Halter Dress with Ruffle, Circa 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy Multi Color Silk Organza Floral Halter w/ Ruffle -38 - Circa 70's This magnificent vintage silk organza multi floral print has a point d esprit detail to it as well. It has ...
Gucci by Tom Ford SS2000 Black Silk Jersey Halter Dress with Open Cowl Back IT44
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted in Italy from fluid black silk jersey, this elegant halter dress embodies the sensual minimalism and effortless glamour that defined Tom Ford’s tenure at Gucci.
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg St. Martin Size 8 Black Silk Vintage Halter Dress 80s
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St Martin black sequined silk halter dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins on the entire dress.
Gucci Backless Silk Halter Gown S/S 2010
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous elegant black silk dress from Gucci S/S 2010 collection. The halter style dress has a front plunging cut out below a fabulous silver grey choker style collar with adjustab...
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 2 1990s Black + Nude Beaded Silk Mini 90s Halter Dress
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s OLEG CASSINI black and nude silk beaded and sequined halter mini dress! Features nude silk under a black silk mesh overlay/ Thousands of hand-sewn silver and black sequins a...
GALANOS Cream Silk Halter Gown with White Trim and Exposed Back Size 0 2
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos gown is composed of cream and ivory silk. Features a center front slit. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-ref...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Runway Black Silk Stretch Corset Halter Dress It 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Expertly crafted in Italy from a luxurious 87% silk, 13% spandex stretch fabric, the dress molds beautifully to the body while maintaining exceptional comfort.
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
Located in London, GB
This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
2000s Gianni Versace by Donatella Crepe Silk Blend Black Lace Halter Gown IT40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk crepe and lace Gianni Versace Couture halter neck gown designed by Donatella Versace.
MA 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow Decade: 1990s Overall length: 61 in. Bust : 32 in. Waist : 26 in.
Vintage Pamela Dennis Couture Charcoal Grey Beaded 90s Midi Halter A Line Dress
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE, Pamela Dennis / Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this 1990s PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE charcoal gray virgin wool and silk midi halter dress! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins, pearls and rh...
Gucci Halter Bandana Print Silk Gown, Spring Summer 2007
By Gucci
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Cut in a sweeping, floor length silhouette, the dress is crafted from lightweight silk that drapes effortlessly over the body, creating dramatic movement with every step.
Halston 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit, Size 2/XS
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS
Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Paris, FR
From Loris Azzaro’s glamorous 1970s era, this long evening gown in black silk chiffon is a stunning example of his mastery of sensual elegance. The halter-style bodice, crafted from ...
Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Red & Pink Striped Silk Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
His seventies-inspired 2011 Spring collection featured an array of colorful printed silk halter dresses and jumpsuits paired with platforms, large flower headpieces, and chain-link s...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Turquoise Silk Jersey Halter Gown Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress is fashioned from the finest silk jersey. This fabulous halter design is effortlessly chic and can be custom made in a variety of colors.
Lorena Sarbu Black & White Warped Floral Silk Halter Neck Gown, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Lorena Sarbu gown from the designer's archive dating to the late 2000's. Sarbu is famed for her beautiful Red Carpet gowns, and this is no exception. The gown is composed ...
Vintage Red Navy Creme Striped Silk Halter Gown Feather Shawl, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Custom made from a satin striped silk, this dress boasts a simple design and high-quality craftsmanship.
1985 Valentino Boutique Documented Ad Red Silk Crepe Halter Evening Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Documented 1985 Valentino Boutique evening gown in a vivid coral-red silk crepe, with the same design featured in a period Valentino advertising campaign. The gown has a softly gath...
SE'MONT 1960's Silk Aqua Halter with Sequins & Bead Embellishments Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of an aqua silk with sequin and bead embellishments.
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an unknown maker of French couture quality. Original long hem. Vivid cobalt sequins h...
Karl Lagerfeld Silk SS 1993 Ad Campaign Halter Gown with Beading
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rich black silk gown from Karl Lagerfeld as worn by Helena Christensen for his SS 1993 ad campaign. It has a colorful intricately beaded bust and double front black glass ...
1990S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon & Metallic Beaded Chantilly Lace Halter Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon & Metallic Beaded Chantilly Lace Halter Neck Gown
1990S Sapphire Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Floral Halter Top Gown & Train
Located in New York, NY
1990S Sapphire Blue & Black Silk Lurex Matelassé Floral Halter Top Gown With Train
1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Halter Neck Beaded Gown
Versace 2004 Black Silk Cut-Out Halter Gown, Size 38IT by Donatella
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From Donatella Versace’s Spring/Summer 2004 runway collection, this dramatic black evening gown perfectly captures the bold glamour that defined Versace in the early 2000s. Cut from...
1990s Couture Black Jersey Halter Gown w/ Velvet & Vivid Fuchsia Silk Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Couture low-back halter gown with ruched black silk jersey bodice and full length silk velvet skirt. At sides and back hip is attached a gathered vivid fuchsia striped silk, do...
$4,350Sale Price|40% Off
F/W 2008 Valentino Garavani Blush Pink Silk Halter Evening Gown with Ruffles
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingston, NY
Rendered in soft blush pink silk, the gown features a striking halter neckline accented with a delicate chiffon bow and intricately pleated ruffle bib that frames the bodice with scu...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Jersey Draped Halter Gown Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown is composed of a purple silk jersey and features a draped design. There is a halter style neckline.
1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Sli
By Ceil Chapman
Located in New York, NY
Please note that the rhinestone belt is not included with the dress. 1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Slight Train
1985 Valentino Runway Green Rose Silk Chiffon Halter Gown with Cape size 4
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Documented Fall/Winter 1985–86 Valentino Boutique silk chiffon evening gown in a dramatic emerald-green and black oversized rose print. An example of this design was modeled on the V...
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection.
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Silk Halter Neck Gown with Lace-Up Detailing
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Press Office Sample. Halter neck gown Gucci crafted from black silk jersey with distinctive lace-up side detailing. Features plunging V-neckline, halter neck construction, and fitted...
NWT Michael Kors Collection Size 8 Spring 2005 Vintage Black White Halter Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ michael kors collection 2005 dress, new old stock designer dress, y2k luxury halter dress, black white silk dress, italian silk jersey dress, resort wear luxury dress, early 2...
1970s Adele Simpson Grey Silk Floral Print Halter Top, Pants and Shawl
By Adele Simpson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Adele Simpson Grey Silk Floral print in Yellow and white. Halter silk top with wide leg pants. The set comes with beautiful large silk fringe shawl. Perfect for Summer cocktail...
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Backless Halter Leopard Silk Gown 36FR
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a striking leopard print gown from the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche collection, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2002 season. This gown features a plunging co...
Custom 4-Piece Purple/Gold Shot Silk Ensemble: Halter Skirt Jacket and Turban
By Suzanne Couture Millinery
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom 4-Piece Purple/Gold Shot Silk Ensemble: Halter Skirt Jacket and Turban: Semi-sheer silk is layered with contrasting amethyst and gold in every part of this spectacular ensembl...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
CD Greene Couture 2000s Navy Blue Silk Jersey Paillette Mermaid Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated CD GREENE Couture navy blue silk jersey halter dress with paillette / sequined mermaid flared hem!
2000’s Vintage Blush Pink Silk Hand Beaded Ethereal Draped Dress with Shawl
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful early 2000’s, 100% Pure Silk halter-back dress. Featuring intricate hand beaded detailing, finely pleated upper body technique and flapper textured fringed bottom.
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 40 / 8 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage Halter Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh halter gown ! This dress has it all—flattering ruched boned bodice, gold leaf embroidery, and a sexy slit that reveals just th...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back.
Sexy Vintage Neil Bieff Pink + Navy Blue Silk Sequin Dress w/ Tasseled Back
By Neil Bieff
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage NEIL BIEFF raspberry pink and navy blue silk sequin halter dress, with tassel details on the back!
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Ruched Cutout Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Brown and multicolor Versace silk halter midi dress with abstract print throughout, stand collar featuring sash tie closures at nape, keyhole opening at bust, boning at bust and conc...
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Ruched Cutout Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Brown and multicolor Versace silk halter midi dress with abstract print throughout, stand collar featuring sash tie closures at nape, keyhole opening at bust, boning at bust and conc...
Christian Lacroix Patou Haute Couture "Joy" Jeweled Dress with Cape, 1985 / 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both pieces fashioned of navy blue silk chiffon. Halter dress with attached heavy jeweled neckpiece; bodice criss-crossed and ruched with skirt extending into a light pouf at hemline.
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.
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