Hostess Gowns

This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown or luxurious loungewear for the 40's woman who entertained in style.

You can wear this lovely piece as a long tunic, a dress, or as an elegant hostess gown. This exceptional piece is truly a collector's dream and the colors are still so rich and vibrant!

It would make the perfect hostess gown for entertaining a small grouping of friends at home on a wintery evening.

A fabulous sheer sleeved 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue kaleidoscopic lame hostess gown: Banded collar, Fully lined, back zip.

Adolfo sleek grass green boucle knit hostess gown from the 1970s...Long and lean the dress hugs the torso to about hip top and then flares to hem...Long sleeves with open "cage" belo...

Beautiful, vibrant and fabulous hostess gown from the 1970s. Bright pink wool with pink and white ostrich feathers at the cuffs.

This vintage Oscar De La Renta hostess gown is composed of a gorgeous red multi-color silk chiffon with a paisley & gold lame design.

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...

Cream knit hostess dress from the early 1970s...Hard to find Diffusion label by Adolfo exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue...Sleek maxi dress is pull on style with ribbed neckline, sho...

Fabulous "lets stay home hostess style" 1970s Roger Frères maxi dress. Black poly jersey top with mock turtle neckline and long sleeves. High waisted wool knit brocade skirt in tones...

Pucci bold print silk crepe hostess gown from the 1960s...Pull on style dip hem gown with ruffle neckline and front placket, hidden snap closure...Long very full sleeves are gathered...

Stunning Saint Laurent Red Hostess gown or dress by Yves saint Laurent. The fabric is a red crushed velvet, with gorgeous drape.

1960s Malcolm Starr Floral Lame Hostess Gown with Heavily Jeweled Waist & Cuffs: Empire waist with V-neck, flared cuffs, skirt front is pleated with side seam pockets.

1970's red cotton paisley Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peasant style hostess gown. Paisley print includes tones of red, orange, green and blue.

Torso Creations Elizabeth Arden Lame Dot Babydoll Mini Dress w/ Gold Lame Fringe Trim: A newly remastered 1960s hostess gown reimagined as a baby doll mini dress with heavy lame frin...

American made 1960's rayon multi colored sleeveless caftan with attached flowing full length cape. The perfect hostess gown or music festival look. Despite the fact that garment is d...

One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.

One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.

One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.

One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.

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 with turquoise Polynesian print on skirt and cuffs. Button down front style. Original braided belt. Never worn.

Long-sleeved maxi gown with notched V-neck front and swirling weft-running skirt; heavily crusted with bugle beads and rhinestones around neckline opening and at sleeve edges.

Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s.

This is an exquisitely beautiful Traina-Norell (1941-1959), palest of turquoise and buttery soft silk hostess gown with silver and gold brocaded accents and belt.

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...

It has that completely covered, but still sexy hostess gown feel to it. The skirt is shockingly full, yards and yards of fabric make that skirt move beautifully when you do.

I love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and the high collar and little riffled cuffs just make it seem more so!

An absolutely amazing and regal hostess gown from Marie France Haute Couture! I have always had a love for these hostess gowns - they make me think of the grand dames of fashion from...

Share on Tumblr Beautiful and quite amazing brocade caftan feel hostess gown by Oscar de La Renta in the sixties.

I love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and very glamorous with a full skirt that flows to the floor and is perhaps a touch fuller then how it photoed.

It has a bit of a hippie tribal vibe to it blended with a chic hostess gown silhouette. One can imagine this as originally residing in the closet of girls like Talitha Getty or Veru...

I love this vibrant pink gown that is pink layered onto pink! The base has a pink lace layer over the inner fabric. Onto this are looping, swirling curves of pink sequins. The bodice...

This is a really phenomenal hostess dress and my photos of it really do not fully convey the beauty and richness of the fabric and impact of the color. In person there is a real ...

I am obsessed with the huge bow that sits at the neck of this early Oscar piece. It is the kind of dramatic finish that his earlier pieces had and that the later ones built upon. The...

From Fifth Avenue Robes, a glamorous black velvet and zebra faux fur hostess dress that exudes C.1960 style. Just imagine Doris Day greeting Rock Hudson at the door for a little sta...

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...

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...

Only Saks Fifth Avenue could whip a plaid quilted bedspread up into an adorable hostess dress fit for entertaining or just relaxing by the fire. The velvet bodice is fitted and embe...

This is an elegant Oscar de la Renta for Swirl long sleeve hostess gown with rhinestone bands across the front and dramatic shoulder pads.

This caftan or mu mu is labeled a size Medium and can be worn as an evening gown or as a hostess gown.

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...

This is a beautiful 2 piece ensemble that includes a pair of high waisted red satin pants and a red jacket with 3/4 length sleeves and side slits. This pant suit was originally creat...

The dress has the Victor Costa at home tag, which means it was originally designed to be worn as a hostess gown, but it is a perfect day dress! The dress has no size label, but it fi...

The dress looks like a hostess gown, but is worn as a day or evening dress and closes with orange and cream tassel ties.

Circa 1920-1925 France Stunning evening gown in pink silk embroidered with pearls and sequins from Rolf & Cie in Paris, dating from the Twenties. Dress with thin straps, low wais...

Circa 1920-1925 France Elegant evening gown in buff-colored silk crepe muslin embroidered with pearls, dating from the early Art Deco period in France. Loose, straight sack cut, boat...

Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath d...

Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...

Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...

Vintage 1970s cheongsam style maxi dress tomato red with tiny white dot print throughout bright & colorful flower power "border print" sleeveless high collar side split hem back ...

Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L

HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...

A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...

1920s French fine cut work and shadow embroidered afternoon dress, inserted with rondels of Reticella needle lace and sides of hand knotted Fillet lace . France 1920's Length 43"....

Attractive Pale Shell Pink Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Robe from the 1920's. Kimono cut with no closures, wide sleeves all edged with 2 layers of Deco cotton lace over peach with pu...

An extraordinary 1960s Lydia Kessler Ltd. black brocade princess coat, impeccably tailored in a richly textured paisley jacquard fabric that catches the light with subtle luster. Thi...

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk chiffon in 2 different striped prints are spliced to great effect with huge balloon sleev...

Dior - Black organza jumpsuit decorated with a black rhodoid flower pattern. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 1969 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection, exclusively designed...

1960s Ecru Silk Modernist Hat w Graduated Rings of Structured Silk & Bow at Back: A fabulously stylish and unusual Luci Junior ecru dupioni silk hat meant to sit at the crown of the...