Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...

Beautiful black devoré silk dress featuring two side slits, flower print and fringe hem. The sides of the dress are finished in silk satin. There are no fastenings, the dress goes ov...

Circa 1940 France A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte and satin crepe in artificial fibre, in a subtle powder pink colour, dating from the 1940s. Long puffed sleeves with fine shoulder pleats, square neckline and cut-out effect at the waist. Yellow bakelite buckle...

Elegant 1960s Blue and Green Spaghetti Strap Floral Silk print cocktail gown . Size: 6 Measurement: Bust 35” / Waist: 27” / Hip 38” / Dress length: 55”

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A very special vintage night gown in cream satin with beige lace inserts and trim It features a V neckline with a very low cut V back framed by lace. Ruffled sleev...

Such a fun Maxi Dress. Inverted pleats on each side. It even has Pockets!! Bra clips. Very nice detailing on this! This dress is impeccably made! Zips down the back. Measures 33 (Bus...

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 ev...

1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading

Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a sandblasted effect.  Fluid dress...

80s Yellow Lace Evening Gown. Lined in nude mesh, lace appliqué on bodice and sleeve.

Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleasing design details on this dress including the embroidered neckline with flowers that look like fuchsias. There is a little gather along the square part of the neckline and some of the pleating falls down to the waistband where ties are attached just below the bust - very Grecian in look. There are no labels present but the slip is really well made and good examples of vintage lingerie...

A pretty vintage party gown by Gina Couture. The dress is in a pink fabric with gold floral detail. It has a central back zip, is fully lined and has a fol...

A divine 1930s Hollywood Starlet Gown: Spaghetti straps, gathered bust radiates down to the hem in golden sequined rays on gold silk tulle netti...

Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features pocket watches printed throughout in red, white and navy blue. Buttons up the fron...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG black silk bead embellished wrap maxi dress US0 XS Reference: JACG/A00033 Brand: Diane von Furstenberg Material: Silk, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure...

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...

A highly desirable, original, 1950s cocktail dress which could easily be worn as an alternative wedding dress. The fabric is a beautiful gold coloured silk satin and the dress featur...

Chic 1960s EVON BESACK black crepe and velvet A-Line dress! Features a flattering square neck with a tailored bodice. Forgiving full skirt with intricate velvet details at hem. Full ...

Sexy vintage 90s cut-out fully sequined lipstick red evening gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn red sequins throughout. Cut-out details above the ...

1920S Blue Silk & Silver Floral Lamé Draped Cocktail Dress

Chic early 60s blue, green and pink pastel sleeveless shift dress! Features a soft linen / cotton blend, and is fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. ...

Wonderfully colorful Sequined and Satin T Shirt Evening Gown. Bright fuschia silk satin lined in chrome yellow with sequin panels across chest and shoulders. Easy T shirt fit with de...

Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional hand finishing throughout. The beading is done in an abstracted ombré, reflecting the hand dyed ombré in the silk. The beads are of the high quality hand faceted kind, which sparkle in the evening light, added sparkle as they all fall into a short fringe which shimmers as the wearer moves. 1950S PIERRE BALMAIN...

This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

This dress is a great example of a 1970/1980s version of an early 1920s dress, with the classic drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with t...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...

KHAITE Taiden gold metallic stretch knit drape open back mini dress L Reference: KNLM/A00403 Brand: Khaite Model: Taiden Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: ...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

50s Magenta Rose Jacquard Gown. Metal back zip. Skirt lined in tulle.

Hand-made in Tunisia from an Indian silk sari, this kaftan was originally owned by the wife of a State Department ensign in the Nixon administration. Still not impressed? She wore it to tea with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. That should do it. Tunisian-made hooded kaftan...

Sexy 1990s hot pink fully sequined bodcon mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up th eback with hook-and-eye closure. Strong shoulders, with ...

Exquisite vintage anonymous gown dating from the 1960's. Luxurious jet black velvet with contrasting cream silk organza pleated puff sleeves. Boat neckline in the front and v in the ...

Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc. Vibrant colors of ora...

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored sequin and matching sash. Metal zipper closure loca...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

This truly enchanting 1930's silk velvet dress, rendered in a trio of colours, royal purple, accented by a berry red and lime green, is the perfect statement piece to add to your vin...

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold and never again find. Her delicate rounded neckline is framed ...

A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

Fully lined in rayon. Made in Frankfurt Germany by Emmi Jobst 1950S Metallic Acetate & Lurex Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress With Detachable Peplum Skirt

1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Back Train

In true Hollywood Regency style, this gown technically covers the body but would leave little to the imagination if it weren't for the slip worn underneath. Despite having yards of f...

1960s Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Dress w/ Beaded Applique.

1990s Pink Low Waisted Ruffled Dress. Zips up back to low v point, bow detail at center back snaps onto one side.

France Haute Couture Circa 1925 Silk crepe dress elegantly tied on the hips and dating from the Art Deco Period. Sleeveless dress in taffetas and green ...

Incredible late 11980s navy blue silk chiffon couture quality long sleeve evening gown ! The perfect alternative to black. Features a boned sweetheart bodice. Flower appliqué at left waist. Layers of chiffon on the skirt look...

Adorable 60s babydoll dress! Features an allover floral print in blue, green, pink, purple and white! Detachable tie belt at waist. Wonderful full poet s...

1960s Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress. Hand embellished on knit dress. Fully lined, metal back zipper.

A wonderful example of early 60’s couture, this halterneck steel blue dress will fit perfectly for a wedding or any party event ! Constructed both in silk and satin silk, this piece features a bustier bodice which is covered with two softly ruched silk chiffon strips. The bustier underdress, with its sweetheart neckline, conceals a large modern internal elasticated belt for extra support to the boned structure. As light as air, a fully gathered chiffon skirt provides a very feminine silhouette. This airy dress...

See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement. Small buttons covered with black silk and buttonhole on the cuffs. Cut-work. Total lenght in the front= 140 cm ...

Amazing sexy early 90s postcard / souvenir print colorful cotton mini dress! Features various prints of famous landscapes around the world. Vibrant colors of purple, green, turquoise...

Ethnic tie dyed color block crepe tunic style dress & shawl The exotic color block dress is designed with mauve and fuchsia pink graphics that illuminate against the black backgr...

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan, caftan set, under garment in solid turquoise blue satin with gold trim and over garmen...

KIKA VARGAS Sue fuchsia pink silk blend bow shoulder babydoll dress XS Reference: AAWC/A01354 Brand: Kika Vargas Model: Sue Material: Silk, Blend Color: Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: ...

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...