Circa Vintage Evening Dresses and Gowns

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher. This dress dates from the early part of the decade and is made from a fabulous quali...

This magnificent late 1960s silk chiffon beaded gown exudes haute couture quality and is in excellent vintage condition. The burnt orange silk chiffon overlay showcases some fabulous...

This sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt. The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style...

A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...

This beautiful 1960s black empire line mini dress is couture by French designer Simone Mirman and is of exceptional quality. The dress is comprised of bl...

This American made high end 1960s cocktail dress has a sophisticated monochrome rose print and striped pattern bodice. It has been expertly and lavishly embellished with thousands o...

This attractive Jean Varon 1960s Midnight Blue evening gown is a sophisticated departure from the designer's trademark space-age style pieces, and has a softer, more feminine focus. ...

This charming 1950s Edward Abbott corded lace and silk chiffon dress in dusky pink is in excellent vintage condition and has beautiful construction. It features a fitted lace bodice ...

1970s Janice Wainwright Pink and Gold 1920s Style Flapper Dress. This is a wonderful example of Janice Wainwright's early work which is highly sort after by collectors and museums a...

Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...

This arresting late 1970s maxi skirt ensemble in contrasting violet and emerald green is labelled by Lydia Martin and is made of the same fabric and desig...

This 1970s turquoise silk satin jersey dress and jacket set is unlabelled haute couture having been entirely handmade in France in the early part of the decade. It is reminiscent of...

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique...

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...

Circa 1940s, this embossed panne silk velvet dress has a fabulous Art Deco floral and leaf print with a full length, panelled skirt. The full circular hem has bias cut elements whic...

A couture contemporary dress , circa 2010 from Bruce Oldfield, a celebrated UK designer who is in his fifth decade of exclusive design. He is renowned for his occasion wear and this is a beautiful and understated example in royal blue silk chiffon and silk crepe de chine. The chiffon fabric forms the top layer of the body of the dress. The sleeves, which are bracelet length, remain sheer and they fasten with four fabric covered buttons. The crepe de chine underdress has very elaborate construction with a fully boned and padded bodice section. The artful internal panelling has a full corseted back fastening with hook and eyes to give this dress an incredible shape so that the top layer of chiffon floats over the body. All this shape work is artfully concealed and complimented by the skilful placement of an invisible zip to the centre back of the chiffon top layer. The dress has an elegant cross-over portrait neck...

This incredible gold lame party dress circa late 1930s is in wonderful vintage condition and is undeniably modern for a piece of this era. The soft gold metallic fabric is beautifull...

This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction and is of superb quality. The luxurious deep red satin overlay has an unusual butterf...

This is a really beautiful example of 1980s formal day wear by French designer Louis Feraud. The light weight cotton fabric is in a beautiful feminine floral print in shades of blue,...

This is a very unusual and original 1930s tulle dress and reminds me of the work of the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes. This dress is unlabel...

Full length body-con dress from Turkish fashion designer Rifat Ozbek who was known throughout the late 80s and 90s for his colourful "ethnic chic." He started his career at Monsoon ...

Well documented, this is an absolutely classic and desirable piece of Yves Saint Laurent evening wear dating from 1978-1983. The designer revisited this look several times during the 70s and 80s and we feel that this is quite possibly an early 80s piece. In a beautiful deep purple hue of silk taffeta, this set has some lavish design details and very generous amounts of fabric in the ruffle collar and deep cuffs. The floor length skirt is full and has an unusual asymmetric ruffle flounce so that no length is equal, juxtaposing the formal blouse element. These ensembles always look great tucked in or accompanied by an original YSL rope...

This well constructed dress is from department store Rackhams which was owned by Harrods in the 1960s. It has classic Princess cut seams falling into a beautiful A-line shape. It is ...

Superb and rare, early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress. This dress is late 1970s or early 1980s vintage and was formally owne...

Fabulous 1950’s couture but unlabelled evening ensemble consisting of a black silk asymmetrical top with multiple spaghetti straps and a full-length pencil skirt. The top features ...

This Ted Lapidus dress is circa 1977 and is made entirely by hand; this label is probably the haute couture label. The beautiful flame red, raw silk georgette fabric is both striking...

This dramatic Nina Ricci 1980s cocktail dress is a wonderful combination of feminine tailoring and statement design features. The dress is silk lined ...

This original 1920s black georgette flapper dress, of American origin, is in extraordinary vintage condition. It has some very interesting design feature...

This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality although unlabelled. The opulent and textured brocade fabric has an iris design in alte...

This charming 1970s silk harlequin print dress by Missoni showcases an unusual print and is in beautiful condition. The silk jersey has a subtle mottle effect harlequin print in soft...

This very late 1920s / early 1930s full length pink flapper dress with aztec style gold and silver woven lame design is in excellent vintage condition for a piece of this era and wou...

This glamorous vintage 1960s cocktail dress with elaborate bead embellishments is in beautiful condition and is of excellent quality altho...

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...

Original vintage 1960s trapeze style mod dress with applique by French boutique label Anik Robelin. This piece showcases superb workmanship in a simple but beautifully cut dress des...

A beautiful vintage evening dress that can be exactly dated to 1962 by the label - Lang originals, which was a brand of the American fashion house Jean Lang ...

Fantastic 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic early label black velvet shift dress with novelty vinyl appliques. A trademark of this whimsical fashion house during this period and very muc...

This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum sash boasts timeless city chic and unusual design features. The taffeta overlay has...

This lovely 1950s cotton floral print dress is by collectable vintage brand "Sambo" fashions designed by Samuel Sherman and is of beautiful quality as well as in excellent vintage co...

This lovely 1950s pastel toned wiggle dress is labelled Saks Fifth Avenue and is in wonderful vintage condition. This piece is beautifully cut to suit an ...

This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabr...

This timeless 1950s New Look style Haute Couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed wit...

This charming 1970s printed silk chiffon dress in seafoam green and white, is labelled Harry Algo, Paris, and is in beautiful vintage condition. The dress is a simple shift cut, with...

This incredible 1930s black silk crepe evening dress with soft net bodice is in fantastic vintage condition with some beautiful design features. The dress has a plunging scoop neckli...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

This captivating 1970s pale peach chiffon dress with ribbon trim is by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for softer feminine lines that w...

This stylish 1970s Pisanti chocolate brown crepe dress with metallic check design has a host of stylish features. The warm, deep brown fabric of the skirt is complemented wonderfully...

This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size cloth...

This attractive 1960s cocktail dress by high end designer Marcel Fenez lends itself effortlessly as occasion wear, formal or otherwise. The dress is a simple curve-necked shift cut i...

This enchanting 1950s black chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be American in origin. It is a silk cotton blend with a chantilly lace overlay and featur...

This incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John Cavanagh, who was renowned for his understated, elegant designs and often created pie...

This charming 1950s cotton dress has a print of rose bunches in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac, yellow, jade green and white, which l...

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...

This vivacious late 1980s sateen and lace cocktail dress in cobalt blue is by the famous London boutique Roots and is playful, dynamic and in excellent vintage condition. Sadly the ...

This incredible original 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no damage to the intricate beadwork to note and a beautiful line....

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine and feminine. The exquisite embroidered flowers start on the bust area and gently fall to a...

This sensational 1980s black silk blend Flamenco-style evening dress is unlabelled, although we are able to confirm that it is by extolled French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. Th...

This gorgeous chestnut brown silk chiffon dress is from American boutique label Cardinal. The chiffon bodice is gathered into pleats with tiny covered buttons down the centre front a...

This elegant black couture evening gown by Vicky Tiel with gathered silk jersey bodice and silk taffeta skirt is of exceptional quality and has beautiful construction. This lovely strapless dress has a seductive sweetheart neckline which plunges fairly low at the bust and has boning throughout the bodice for extra support. The full skirt flares out from beneath the bodice in a series of soft but structured...

This chic 1960s black wool jersey cocktail dress is by Bruce Arnold Boutique, Hong Kong and is of exceptional quality and workmanship. Designed to appear as separates, the bodice of the dress is overlain so that the fabric surpasses the waistline, while the silk blend underlay is cinched in at the waist like a camisole. The straight skirt finishes just below the knee and is lined throughout. There is glittering black bugle beadwork embellishing the neckline, arms and the length of the sides on both the bodice and skirt in an attractive criss-cross design. This desirable piece is an excellent choice for formal evening wear...

This unusual 1960s Jo Giovanni Italian boutique label purple wool knit dress has some striking design features and would make a wonderful winter warmer! The dress is sleeveless with ...