Used Formal Dresses

This could easily be worn as formal day wear to the races or for a wedding as well as a cocktail dress.

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double waist and hips: Bust: 17 4/8 inches Waist: 14 inches Hips: 19 inches Length: 43 inches...

Vintage ROMEO GIGLI Ecru Lace with Wide Belt Long Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 12.60 inches (32 cm) Bust: 17.32 inches (4...

Men are often intrigue by precious gems, and one of the ways that they can wear them are in tastefully done accessories. These set of 4 formal dress-stud is handcrafted in 18k yellow...

A very elegant French 19th century pastel portrait of a young lady wearing a formal dress. The painting is framed in a Louis XVI st. carved giltwood frame.

Original hand colored print of a rich bride in formal dress. This print originates from 'Iconographie générale et Méthodique du Costume du IVe au XIXe Siècle' by Raphaël Jacquemin.

A large and dramatic portrait of a young Spanish woman shown formally dressed with a lace mantilla and a head-dress laced with red roses and holding an opened fan of black lace.

▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...

"Costume du D'Apparat dit du Maghzen" translated to "Formal Dress Called " is plate number 14 in Jean Besancenot's stunning portraits and depictions of the people of Morocco from his...

Dennis Corrigan gives us a fresh, admittedly whimsical, interpretation of the important nineteenth-century American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Known to most of us for the 'dark rom...

The present pair of portraits would make an exceptional addition to any collection of early American art not only because they were painted by the notable William Jennys, but also be...

Chanel 04C sleeveless ivory dress from the 2004 Cruise Resort Collection, featuring a 6.5 cm chiffon hem, empire waist, and low round neckline. Finished with a delicate 0.6 cm fringe...

Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Straps Dress Knee-length black leather dress from Salvatore Ferragamo, featuring the brand’s signature Gancini motifs in gold-tone at the front. Designe...

A chic and easy to wear vintage silk dress by Bill Blass . The dress is in a wonderful combination of spots and stripe detail. It has a button front and cuffs, and a lined skirt. The...

This is one of the most interesting and unusual antique dresses we have ever had at Circa and of extraordinary construction. It is modelled on an earlier 18th century Polynesian styl...

🔥 RARE FIND: Alexander McQueen FW 2004 Dress 🔥 Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection by the legendary designer Alexander McQueen—a true frag...

A pretty vintage dress my Hardy Amies , royal dress maker. The dress is in a pretty shade of pink and is fully lined. As you would expect from Hardy Amies the tailoring is excellent,...

A stylish and spotty silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress has a soft red background with cream spots. It has a v neckline with a modesty patch that could be removed. It ha...

A 1960s silk bee print dress by none other than Lachasse, one of the oldest British couture houses having opened in 1926, it sadly closed its doors in 2006. The dress is entirely han...

Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...

Sophisticated and very well made cap sleeve 1960s shift dress from Dellwood. Made up of a polished cotton / silk feel fabric with machined cutout work that has been shaped into a st...

A chic and warm vintage dress by Rowlands of Bath. Made in Austria in a lovely check wool with velvet trim . The dress has a green background with white and red check detail. It has ...

This fabulous Christian Dior grey tweed dress is from the 2007 autumn / winter collection and right after a young John Galliano moved across from Givenchy to become creative director...

Azzedine Alaïa 2011 Velour Brown Leopard Print Dress In perfect condition.

This is such a great fitted example of Thierry Mugler’s genius with superb and complex construction details from the cap sleeves through to the V panelled and shaped bodice. The skir...

This is an absolutely beautiful and striking 1960s crocheted dress by British label Janet Cotton. We have had several pieces in the shop with this label over the years and they all d...

1970s Rembrandt designer geometric print monochrome dress. This classic design has beautiful details such as the pleated poet style cuffs and a dainty crossover collar. The bodice is...

- Autumn /Winter 1998 Runway collection by Aezzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Double breasted checked dress with cinched waist - Held in the permeant collection of th...

This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine, contemporary aesthetic. The light rayon fabric has an impressionist style novelty p...

1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also features elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice and underskirt and it fastens at the bac...

The sisters designed elegant formal and evening wear for their wealthy patrons and in their heyday had ateliers in both Paris and Cannes in the late 1950s through to the early 1970s.

Vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes couture pale green chiffon dress. The dress is decorated with a beautiful hand painted white and grey floral design interspersed with scattered pearls and...

1980s or early 1990s monochrome polka dot chiffon ruffle dress. This is a great example of playful formal wear from high-end American designer Victor Costa and has a beautiful, ruch...

Product details: Featuring black cotton, open crew neck line, short sleeves (11.25"), mini length with rear concealed zip closure. Formal and classic style. Must have in every woma...

This is a couture made French dress from the 1970s. The label reads La Femme Chic Place de la Basilique, St Quentin. The dress is beautifully made by hand in a classic floral print m...

Alberta Ferretti FW 2006 Cream Wool Dress with Embellishments In certain lights the dress has a shimmer, slightly loose stitching at the straps otherwise the condition is great.

This unlabelled late 1960s British Couture silk summer dress has a super feminine silhouette with a nipped-in waist. The skirt is flared and box pleated and flips out around the wear...

- Autumn /Winter 1998 Runway collection by Aezzedine Alaïa - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Double breasted checked dress with cinched waist - Held in the permeant collection of th...

This early to mid 1960s dress is by collectable British designer Susan Small whose head designer, Maureen Baker, designed Princess Anne's wedding dress for her marriage to Captain Ma...

- Early 1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Black wool and silk satin trim 'Le Smoking" tuxedo dress with side buttons - Excellen...

This late 1950s dress showcases many of the era’s fashionable hallmarks. We love the faux double-breasted front with chunky white plastic buttons and the boat neckline. The nipped-in...

Embroidered all-over, this 1960s dress is smothered in ombré toned pink and green flowers. The label reads Lyne Borel 38 Avenue de L'opera Paris and she was clearly a couture traine...

Black long sleeve mock neck dress by Prada. Embroidery at shoulders and bodice. Covered button embellishments at sleeves. Dart detailing at waist. Zip closure at back. 34" bust, 29" ...

90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer metallic grey long sleeve fitted cocktail dress. Size: 4/6 see measurement: Bust: 36” / Waist: 30”/ Hip : 38”/ Shoulder 15”. Dress length: 57”/ Sleeve leng...

A/W 1992 Dolce & Gabbana pin-up bandage mini dress This iconic Dolce & Gabbana mini dress from the Autumn/Winter 1992 collection embodies the brand's signature seductive aesthetic. ...

A sensational and original 1960s floral polished cotton dress by British boutique designer Paul Jonas. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition and looks to have barely been worn...

This is a really beautiful example of a late 50s or early 60s design in silk. The large rose print is a blend of pinks and reds which gives the print a painterly quality against the ...

Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operation from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top departme...

This striking 1970s dress in navy, orange, red, green and white boasts a classic Leonard style abstract floral print in poly jersey fabric. The dress is knee length with elbow length...

Elevate your vintage wardrobe with this delightful Italian dress from the 1980s, crafted in a warm cocoa brown cotton blend that softly catches the light. Defined by a voluminous bal...

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yellow. Featuring a bow detail to both th...

Runway documented Jeremy Scott novelty grandfather clock dress from his autumn / winter 2008 collection. Stretchy with unusual upturned shoulder pads, a keyhole opening in the turtle...

Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded British ready to wear designer Susan Small and retailing in Edinburgh's finest department...

100% authentic Herve Leger sleeveless bandage cocktail dress in midnight-blue rayon (90%), nylon (9%) and elastane (1%) with a deep V-neck. Closes with one hook and a concealed zippe...

Tagged a European size 38 Sexy snaps go all the way down the back. 1990'S THIERRY MUGLER Black Silk Long Sleeve Dress

This grey wool dress dates from the very early 1950s has a lovely structured feel to it, and incredible beaded detail.

Insanely rare masterpiece by D&G, this Dolce & Gabbana long dress features a full print of the most iconic Sandro Botticelli painting, arguably one of the most influential paintings ...

This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple lines create a classic silhouette that can be dressed up or down as evident in the ...

This 1980s dress, made in France, is by New Bond Street-based brand The White House and displays many of the era's boldest hallmarks - note the peplum waist, puff-shoulders and vibra...

A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early Paris years, this 1985 wool dress exemplifies the designer’s sculptural tailoring and provocative edge. Crafted in black wool, the ...