Hostess Gowns

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Black jersey and taffeta 1970's ingenue style evening gown with cream satin collar and cuffs. Fitted waistline attached to full taffeta skirt trimmed with velvet. In excellent vintag...

Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metallic gold. Dramatic flared bell sleeve...

1970s Maxi Dress & Duster 2-Piece Ensemble in a Garden Floral Print: Kitschy 70s ensemble in a sensible nylon organza fabric. Tank style neckline on the maxi dress with a slightly Em...

20th century Uzbek cotton and silk ikat chapan robe Uzbekistan, 20th Century Height 122cm, width 153cm Historically, an ikat chapan robe was a status symbol worn by nomadic tri...

1970's Halston black sheer bias cut silk chiffon dress with cowl neckline and 3/4" sleeves. Comes with a triple layered bias cut silk chiffon slip with nude colored straps. In excell...

Highly coveted and collectible early 1970s rare Missoni caftan dress. Done in a beautiful lightweight metallic lurex fabric with an all-over captivating floral print. Size estimate:...

Sexy, yet classic 1970s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey rhinestone encrusted faux wrap jersey plunging Grecian halter gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted crossover bodice with a flatteri...

This extraordinary 1970s full length purple wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis and is of excellent quality. This unusual piece f...

Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...

Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...

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...

Charming one piece printed cotton voile day dress with faux peplum and self belt. Draped neckline and trapunto stitched origami belt. Soft cheese-clothy semi sheer weave and watercol...

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...

Outspoken, unapologetic, and always fabulous, Zandra Rhodes is an icon of the bohemian bricolage aesthetic. By designing her own prints, Rhodes has been able to create looks that are...

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...

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...