1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's gown is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with silk accents and nude slip.
1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's gown is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with silk accents and nude slip.
Vintage 1930's Black and Gold Rayon Gown with Tie Front Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black and gold fabric. Features a tie front which crosses the shoulders to create a flowing sleeve. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage cond...
1930's Bullocks "The Evening Room" Gold and Black Lame Gown Size 8
By Bullocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bullocks gown is composed of a gold and black silk lame. The back features a plunge design with godets that fall from the waist to hem for add flare. This is an absolutely stunn...
JEAN CAROL 1930's Feather Bust Gown with Drape and Sheer Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Carol gown is composed of a silk crepe and features a sheer bodice with feather applique. There is a center front draping detail and center back zipper closure with button...
Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace.
1990S Sophie Sitbon Golden Brown Rayon Satin Old Hollywood 1930S Style Gown L
Located in New York, NY
Dress is in vintage condition but does retain it's original store tag so we believe this dress has never been worn. 1990S Sophie Sitbon Golden Brown Rayon Satin Old Hollywood 1930S ...
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
Black Dress from Ribbon Work, 1930s-1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black dress made from a ribbon work, from the 1930s-1940s. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Ch...
1930s Beige Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
1930s beige lace dress featuring a square neckline, short sleeves, and a dropped waistline with slight shirring at the sides, where there are slits at the hem; the front and back pan...
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
'Hairclips', Fall-Winter 1988 The collection was the first time Gallilano had presented bias-cut 1930s inspired evening gowns - something that was to become a signature for the rest...
1960 Kiki Hart Black Lace & Sequin Caplet Gown W/ Black Silk Satin Ribbon Belt
By Kiki Hart
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Kiki Hart black lace and sequin nude illusion 1930s-inspired caplet gown with black silk satin ribbon belt.
1930's Ivory Charmeuse Sleeveless Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an ivory charmeuse sleeveless, 1930's gown with a simple and sleek silhouette most evocative of the Hollywood glamour and style of that period.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon 2pc robe and gown. Robe has self sash waist belt and thin soft blue satin tie at neck. The gown has a delicate soft blue rosebud embroidery at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White chiffon gown with delicate ivory lace bust and single rose appliqué.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink chiffon gown with pleated bust and silk leaf appliqué at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fire red silk satin gown with delicate beige lace at hem and bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lavender floral gown with princess sleeve, delicate silk embroidery throughout bodice, and white lace hem.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream silk satin gown with soft gather detailing at bust and finished with lace accents.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red silk satin short gown with side slits, beige lace trim and double heart design embroidery.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White satin halter gown with ribbon appliqué at bust and hook and eye closure at back.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canary yellow satin gown with wide cape sleeve straps and delicate beige lace around bust and hem. Small satin ties at waist side seams.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon mini dress with layered lace cap sleeves and lace hem. Butterfly appliques throughout.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink satin pajama set with cream lace detail and button up top with waist tie closure.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale orange sleeveless mini dress with cupid embroideries and delicate lace trim at hem, neck & armholes.
Stop Sénès Couture Silk Crepe Evening Gown with Beaded Bodice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1930s-inspired evening gown from Stop Sénès. This couture gown is done in raspberry red silk, is bias cut, and has a stunning drop-cutout covered with rhinestone and glass...
1930's bias cut silk gown with peacock print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful handmade peacock printed bias cut gown dating to the 1930's. Fits a size 2-6 due to the bias cut.
1930s Style Sheer Chiffon Gown
Located in New York, NY
From the 1990s with raw hems in the style of Alberta Ferretti and Alexander McQueen however this dress has no label.
1930s Style Deconstructed Sheer Bias Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Style Deconstructed Sheer Bias Gown
1930s Floral Silk & Cotton Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Floral Silk & Cotton Net Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano 1930's Harlow Inspired White Silk Gown Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990's John Galliano for House of Dior asymmetric bias cut gown. Sleeveless cowl neckline with asymmetric treatment at hip. Fashioned of off white weighty hammered silk. Zipp...
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
Located in New York, NY
Sheer Chiffon 1930s Style Bias Backless Gown
1990S 1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Art Deco Old Hollywood Style Bias Cut Vintage Bridal Gown
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
Located in New York, NY
1970S Koos Van Der Akker Gold & Black Silk Bias Cut Gown Made From 1930'S Lamé
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald green satin gown with soft gathering detail at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory double layer silk chiffon gown with adorable gather detail at bust and cap sleeves.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apricot bias cut satin gown with bow applique at center bust. Lace trim detail at neckline and hem.
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
By Katharine Hamnett
Located in New York, NY
1990s Katharine Hamnett 1930s Style Bias Cut Backless Halter Gown
Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown, 1990s
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
1990s Tom Ford Gucci 1930s Style Bias Cut Chiffon Gown
1930s Black Chiffon & Lace Bias-Cut Gown w/ Tiny Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderfully delicate black 30s / Early 40s silk chiffon and lace gown with with a slightly ruched bodice and tiny silk covered buttons. Elbow length full sleeves and flared silk la...
1930s Inspired Chloe Slip Gown In Yellow Silk W/ Burgundy Chantilly-Style Lace
By Chloé
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1930s-inspired Chloe gown with spaghetti straps, a butter yellow slip under layer and a burgundy Chantilly-style lace overlay, embroidered with gold metallic florals beco...
John Galliano for Christian Dior 1930s Bias Inspired Chiffon and Lace Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dress is new with tags. It says it is an American size 8 however the bust is small. and with the bias construction would look great on anyone from a 2 to a 6.
John Galliiano Bias Cut Gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, black, satin, 1930's inspired, bias cut, evening gown with fine lace detail at the bust and shoulder.
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Velvet and Metallic Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning charcoal velvet and silver lamé gown by Gianfranco Ferre. From the front it presents the elegant lines of a 1930s evening gown, with a wide boat neckline, knuckle-...
Roberto Cavalli Bias Cutout Evening Gown w/ Bolero
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Gresham, OR
Amazing silk charmeuse red orange bias cut evening gown very 1930s with a bias detailing and a train.
Yves Saint Laurent Bias Cut Gown with Cut-out Back.
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous crepe backed satin slinks right down the body in this classic 1930s inspired bias-cut gown from YSL. Tagged a size 36 but being bias cut it can work for smaller sizes.
Alexander McQueen Inspired re-worked 1930s Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Made from a 1930s cotton organdie dress and decorated with Victorian lace inspired by the late great master Alexander McQueen.
Creasy Paris 1930s Look Dress with Bird Decoration
Located in Port Hope, ON
Probably a 1980s dress, but with a 1930s look. This crepe jersey dress has a wonderful sequin and bead bird decoration; a blouson back; wide bat-like sleeves and an attached half belt.
1930s Sheer Geometric Eyelet Cotton Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930s Sheer Geometric Eyelet Cotton Lace Dress
Gold Lame Coat W/Woven Parrot Motif, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a unique statement piece to your wardrobe with our late 1930s Gold Lame Coat with Woven Parrot Motif. This jacket features a stunning bird motif woven in the metallic gold lame. ...
1930S Cinnamon Brown Rayon Blend Knit Dress With Contrast Bow Neck Detail
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cinnamon Brown Rayon Blend Knit Dress With Contrast Bow Neck Detail
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Slinky Perfection In A Bias
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Black Silk Crepe Back Satin Slinky Perfection In A Bias-Cut 1930S Style Gown
Vintage 1930's black silk floral iris print dressing gown 1940's lingerie
Located in Nashville, TN
This vintage 1940's black celanese satin robe, with a bright and vibrant pattern of blooming irises in shades of pink, blue, yellow, red and green, is the perfect piece to add to you...
1930-1950's Style Silk Negligee Slip Dress Night Gown With Lace
Located in New York, NY
1930-1950's Style Silk Negligee Slip Dress Night Gown With Lace
1990s Documented Catherine Buckley Rose Print Lace Wedding Suit
Located in London, GB
The top fastens with cream satin covered buttons and fabric loops which references the Victorian period and the romantic gowns of the 1930s; the designs of which were revived by many...
1930's Black French Lace Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely black French Lace gown is composed of the finest and lightest weight lace. The silhouette and cut offer a gorgeous amount of flounce in the most perfect places. This gown...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Ivory Lace Bridal Shirtwaist Princess Tea Gown with Slashed Puff Sleeve–XS, 1950
Located in Tucson, AZ
A wedding gown that bridges centuries, this unusual dress combines Medieval slashed sleeves with the sensuality of a liquid 1930s gown and finishes with a sensible button-front colla...
John Galliano 1997 Navy Blue Dramatic Vintage 1930's Harlowesque Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Harlowesque 1930's style bias cut gown by John Galliano. Fashioned of navy silk backed in antique gold silk interior.
1930's Style Ralph Lauren Black Label Bias Cut Tape Lace Gown. 1990's.
By Calvin Klein
Located in University City, MO
This Irish tape lace gown is just so romantic. Flattering 1930's style bias cut gown by Ralph Lauren Black Label.
John Galliano 1930s Style Bias Cut Satin Gown with Matching Stole
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano 1930s Style Bias Cut Satin Gown with Matching Stole
1990S DANES Ivory Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Backless 1930S Style Gown
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
1990S DANES Ivory Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Backless 1930S Style Gown
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Size: IT 40 / US 4 - 6
1990s Roberto Cavalli Does 1930s Blue Beaded Cut Out Vintage 90s Jersey Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s does 30s ROBERTO CAVALLI vintage maxi dress gown ! Features a slinky rayon jersey ( 94 % Rayon, 6% Elastic ) that stretches to fit. Beautiful blue color that was drip dyed t...
Moschino Couture " Peace & Love " Dress 1930's Chanel Inspired
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in New Hope, PA
Franco Moschino was inspired by the classic little black dress made famous by Coco Chanel, and the Maison Gripoix jewelry that she wore with it, when he designed this elegant and h...
1970s Oscar de la Renta Black Silk PolkaDot Gown w/ Organza Ruffle Collar
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Oscar de la Renta black and cream silk polkadot gown. 1930s inspired silhouette. Low back.
John Galliano Vintage rose pink and gold silk jacquard bias cut gown, 1990s
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful John Galliano 2000s bias cut rose and gold metallic silk jacquard gown inspired by 1930s style. Perfect for Black Tie event or unconventional wedding dress.
Green Jacquard Floral Print Dress, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s Green jacquard, damask floral print in gold and black hues. Slightly tapered mutton sleeves style. Approx size: Small- medium Bust: 38" / Waist: 30" / Shoulder 14" / Dress...
John Galliano 1930s Inspired Burnt Out Velvet and Silk Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Gresham, OR
John Galliano 1930s Inspired Burnt Out Velvet and Silk Chiffon Dress Body forming with a bias cut and spaghetti straps nice flounce on hemline
Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld 1930s Style Navy Blue Dress
By Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Chloe dress by Karl Lagerfeld! Rich navy blue color, with round brown buttons down bust, and at cuffs. 1930s style, with gathering at waist. Whimsical flowy skirt. ...
Vintage Jean Muir Navy Art-Deco 1930s Style Fan Dress w/ Lucite Buttons
By Jean Muir
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Jean Muir navy blue dress, with unique fan prints, and functional lucite buttons at cuffs and back neck. Beautiful 1930s style. Easily transitions from day to night...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1900 - 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare in this condition. The entire pi...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
Christian Dior dress Haute Couture 1969
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
$225Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
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