1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V
1960s Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Custom-Made Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern : A
1970s Adolfo Double-Knit Wool and Rayon Royal Purple Caftan w Ribbon Braidwork
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
flaired sleeve. The chicest loungwear or hostess gown. US size 6.
Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan gown features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished
$750
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
Byzantine Cream Jeweled Silk Column Hostess Maxi or Wedding Gown – S-M-, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
skirt whose edges and center are adorned in matching jewels. Best of all, the gown could double as a
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with
Moroccan Caftan Pink Color with Silver Trim, Vintage Kaftan circa 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. One of a kind evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional
1970s Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave Geometric Printed Hostess Robe
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave
Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s. Exotic oriental
Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf
1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s jersey hostess gown from Italian designer Valditevere. Brown with an allover mid century
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown
Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
wear this lovely piece as a long tunic, a dress, or as an elegant hostess gown. This exceptional piece
Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird
Located in Oradell, NJ
wrapper probably dates from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. It would make the perfect hostess gown
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Kaleidoscopic Lame Hostess Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous sheer sleeved 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue kaleidoscopic lame hostess gown: Banded collar
Adolfo boucle cage sleeve hostess gown 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adolfo sleek grass green boucle knit hostess gown from the 1970s...Long and lean the dress hugs the
1970s Bright Pink Wool Hostess Gown with Feather Cuffs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful, vibrant and fabulous hostess gown from the 1970s. Bright pink wool with pink and white
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1970's Silk Chiffon Bohemian Lame Maxi Hostess Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Oscar De La Renta hostess gown is composed of a gorgeous red multi-color silk chiffon
1970s Bill Blass Hostess Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outfit consists of a long tunic with a crew neck; a looped gathered band at the waist; a slit on the left side which starts at the waist to show the slim pants underneath; bracel...
Yves Saint Laurent Marigold Yellow Grid & Dot Organza Hostess Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) marigold yellow organza "Hostess" ensemble. Top features
1970s Adolfo Diffusion label pineapple knit hostess dress
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cream knit hostess dress from the early 1970s...Hard to find Diffusion label by Adolfo exclusively
1970s Roger Frères Hostess Style Maxi Dress
By Roger Freres
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous "lets stay home hostess style" 1970s Roger Frères maxi dress. Black poly jersey top with
Black Velvet & Zebra Faux Fur Hostess Dress, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Fifth Avenue Robes, a glamorous black velvet and zebra faux fur hostess dress that exudes C
Anne Fogarty Quilted Charcoal Gray Hostess Dress, C.1970
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This C.1970 dress by Anne Fogarty conjures up images of Jane Eyre and other heroines of gothic literature. The austere silhouette is formed with charcoal gray quilted wool fabric in...
C.1970 Saks Fifth Avenue Quilted Plaid Hostess Dress With Velvet Bodice
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Only Saks Fifth Avenue could whip a plaid quilted bedspread up into an adorable hostess dress fit
Pucci hostess gown 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pucci bold print silk crepe hostess gown from the 1960s...Pull on style dip hem gown with ruffle
Saint Laurent Hostess Gown Museum Piece YSL 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Saint Laurent Red Hostess gown or dress by Yves saint Laurent. The fabric is a red
1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs: Empire waist with
1970's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paisley Hostess Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's red cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print
Sold
Size: up to size 8
Torso Creations Elizabeth Arden Lame Dot Babydoll Mini Dress w Gold Lame Fringe
By Elizabeth Arden, Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
remastered 1960s hostess gown reimagined as a baby doll mini dress with heavy lame fringed trim at hemline
1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. The perfect hostess gown or music festival look. Despite the fact that garment is deadstock these has
Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a
Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features
Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline
Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
embroidered rim and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown
1960s Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Hostess Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1960s Emilio Pucci light pink, grey and white abstract print dress made of 100% silk jersey with long sleeves, inset waistband and snap closures at the side. Labeled: Emilio Pucci ...
1960s Alfred Shaheen Ivory Hostess Maxi Dress W/ Turquoise Polynesian Print NOS
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Alfred Shaheen ivory hostess maxi dress with turquoise Polynesian print on skirt and cuffs
Sold
Size: vintage 14; compare to modern M
Mint Green Silk Jersey Maxi Hostess Dress w Heavy Beading, Hong Kong – M, 1969
By Victoria Royal
Located in Tucson, AZ
-cocktail-onion party hostess in her house in Palm Beach. “Mind your cigarette ash, darling, but if the
Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown
By Traina-Norell
Located in Oradell, NJ
silk hostess gown with silver and gold brocaded accents and belt. Although it might look as though it
1970's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Metallic brocade hostess gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, early 1970's metallic brocade paisley dress. This amazing evening dress is made of a tapestry weave brocade featuring a large scale paisley f...
1970s Silk Twill Print Bergdorf Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
completely covered, but still sexy hostess gown feel to it. The skirt is shockingly full, yards and yards of
1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
is classic hostess gown and the high collar and little riffled cuffs just make it seem more so! Pair
1960s Bell Sleeve Marie France Couture
Located in Rockwood, ON
An absolutely amazing and regal hostess gown from Marie France Haute Couture! I have always had a
1960s Brocade & Fur Oscar De La Renta
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
Share on Tumblr Beautiful and quite amazing brocade caftan feel hostess gown by Oscar de La Renta
1960s Navy Silk & Silver Metallic Oscar de la Renta Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and very glamorous with a full skirt that flows to
1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Mxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
of a hippie tribal vibe to it blended with a chic hostess gown silhouette. One can imagine this as
1960s Beautiful Pink Sequin & Lace Hostess Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love this vibrant pink gown that is pink layered onto pink! The base has a pink lace layer over
Romantic 1960s Sarmi Pink Pastel Silk Brocade Hostess Dress
By Sarmi
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a really phenomenal hostess dress and my photos of it really do not fully convey the
Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
thread has been worked through to highlight the vibrant print and give the entire gown a subtle shimmer
1970s Malcolm Starr Pastel Floral Covered Silk Hostess Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
This beautiful and spring-time feeling dress is one of my favorites from the pieces of Malcolm Starr that I have had in the shop. The silk fabric is very pretty and fresh feeling wit...
Oscar de la Renta Black Vintage Dress or Hostess Gown Rhinestones
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant Oscar de la Renta for Swirl long sleeve hostess gown with rhinestone bands
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Floral Caftan Metallic Gold Mumu Hostess Loungewear
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
be worn as an evening gown or as a hostess gown.
1960's Dynasty Colorful Quilted Hostess Tunic Dress W/ Side Slit
By Dynasty
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Dynasty dress was made in Hong Kong in the late 1960's. The dress is sleeveless and was meant to be worn over trousers or slacks and you can pair it with any p...
1960s Vintage Chinese Red Silk Satin Hostess Pajamas Evening Pant Suit Ensemble
Located in Portland, OR
hostess pajamas, or loungewear, but it is much too beautiful to be kept inside! I love the tone on tone
Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
designed to be worn as a hostess gown, but it is a perfect day dress! The dress has no size label, but it
1970s Phyllis Sues Vintage Cream Dot Embroidered Cotton Wrap Dress W Tassels
Located in Portland, OR
fabric with raised dots. The dress looks like a hostess gown, but is worn as a day or evening dress and
Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Original Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from ...
Paul Daunay gold lamé jacquard couture evening ensemble, c. 1960
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
Paul Daunay gold lamé jacquard couture evening ensemble comprising: long-line waistcoat lined with purple silk and high rise a-line skirt with inverted pleats and two side pockets. ...
Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Comme des Garcons MET Exhibit Asymmetric Lace Runway Dress Gown, 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo opened the 1997 f/w runway show in this soft gold lace and textured wool asymmetrical embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 4
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
$18,561
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
$5,224
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts on the front and back of the jacket reflecting details from the runway show. The skirt features two deep slits at the f...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
Comme des Garçons lurex voile lace wrap dress and skirt set, fw 1999
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garçons dress and skirt set ▪ Lurex voile lace in brown, silver and cream ▪ Mid-length wrap dress ▪ Large turn-over collar ▪ Two large safety pin closures at the back...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
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