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 motifs.
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 motifs.
1970s Biba Sheer Black Cotton Hostess Gown
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba.
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 sublimely simple and striking A-line gown or hostess dress in a tapestry-weight silk, tak...
1970s Adolfo Double-Knit Wool and Rayon Royal Purple Caftan w Ribbon Braidwork
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
The chicest loungwear or hostess gown. US size 6.
Vintage Moroccan Brocade Floral Kaftan Gown Maxi Dress, Circa 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan gown features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.
$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
This columnar maxi dress chastely covers every inch of skin but oozes stature and grace thanks to Byzantine-era jeweling around the neck and wrists. Added opulence provided by the fr...
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Hot Pink Color with Silver Trim caftan 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening vintage Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves.
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 neckline, with side slits and embellished sleeves.
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. Mandarin neckline with zipper at centre front. Long sleeve and wide through body, giving...
Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s.
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Size: none
Vintage Moroccan Silk Brocade Caftan Gown, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf design on silk Kaftan circa 1970s.
1970s Valditevere Gown with Marabou Trim
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s jersey hostess gown from Italian designer Valditevere. Brown with an allover mid century modern print in shades of orange and beige.
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 or luxurious loungewear for the 40's woman who entertained in style.
Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
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!
Luxurious Teal Silk Velvet House Wrapper with Beaded Bird
Located in Oradell, NJ
It would make the perfect hostess gown for entertaining a small grouping of friends at home on a wintery evening.
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, Fully lined, back zip.
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 torso to about hip top and then flares to hem...Long sleeves with open "cage" belo...
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 ostrich feathers at the cuffs.
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 with a paisley & gold lame design.
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 ruffles at bust and classic straps. The skirt features 3 tiers with ruffles at the...
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 for Saks Fifth Avenue...Sleek maxi dress is pull on style with ribbed neckline, sho...
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 mock turtle neckline and long sleeves. High waisted wool knit brocade skirt in tones...
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.1960 style. Just imagine Doris Day greeting Rock Hudson at the door for a little sta...
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 for entertaining or just relaxing by the fire. The velvet bodice is fitted and embe...
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 neckline and front placket, hidden snap closure...Long very full sleeves are gathered...
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 crushed velvet, with gorgeous drape.
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 V-neck, flared cuffs, skirt front is pleated with side seam pockets.
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 includes tones of red, orange, green and blue.
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
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...
1960s Rayon Bohemian Caftan with Cape Attachment
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Moroccan White Floral Caftan Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.
Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.
Moroccan Black Sequin Fabric Caftan Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.
Moroccan Orange Silk Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern hostess gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with side slits and embellished long sleeves.
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. Button down front style. Original braided belt. Never worn.
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
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.
Palest of Turquoise, Traina-Norell, Silk Hostess Gown
By Traina-Norell
Located in Oradell, NJ
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.
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
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.
1960s Lime Oscar De La Renta Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
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!
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 love for these hostess gowns - they make me think of the grand dames of fashion from...
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 in the sixties.
1960s Navy Silk & Silver Metallic Oscar de la Renta Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
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.
1960s Tribal Print Silk Malcolm Starr Mxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Rockwood, ON
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...
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 the inner fabric. Onto this are looping, swirling curves of pink sequins. The bodice...
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 beauty and richness of the fabric and impact of the color. In person there is a real ...
Bowed c1969 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Hostess Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
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...
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 across the front and dramatic shoulder pads.
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Floral Caftan Metallic Gold Mumu Hostess Loungewear
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This caftan or mu mu is labeled a size Medium and can 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
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...
Victor Costa Vintage Maxi Dress W/ Colorful Butterfly Wing Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
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...
1970s Phyllis Sues Vintage Cream Dot Embroidered Cotton Wrap Dress W Tassels
Located in Portland, OR
The dress looks like a hostess gown, but is worn as a day or evening dress and closes with orange and cream tassel ties.
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
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 st...
Floral Cotton Voile Afternoon Dress, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
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...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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...
$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...
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...
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...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
$195Sale Price|38% Off
1940s Vintage Flora Originals Women's Black Crepe Dress with Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
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...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party. Measurement: Bust : 34” / Waist 28...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
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