The Way We Wore Evening Dresses and Gowns

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. ...

Another 80s does 60s understated masterpiece from Cardin. What a perfect and stunning red to accentuate the playful mod nature of this piece. Moderate 80s shoulder pads actually make...

Flirty little party dress by Charles Chang Lima. Circa 2000's white silk chiffon beautifully gathers at the bust between panels of intricate black lace down the center, sides, waist,...

Chic with an edge, 1970's lace-up dress by Louis Feraud. Black wool crepe sleeveless tunic-style dress with jewel neckline and arm holes embellished in white, yellow, and purple seed...

Classic Christian Dior afternoon dress circa early 1960s. Under dress has slip top with hook and eye closure with slight discoloration under arms with button front straight skirt. Ov...

Geoffrey Beene 1980's floral lace dress in a deep jewel tone emerald green. Lush layering of intricate floral lace over a silk and lace inner slip. Elegant wide neck. Exquisite eyela...

This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material. The dress is handmade with a wrap style, making the sizing flexible, and i...

Adorable indoor or outdoor boudoir set by Ritmo di Perla of the luxury lingerie company La Perla. Lounge around like a dazed extra on the set of Valley of the Dolls. Lush petals of p...

Classic 60's cocktail dress by Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer, Ceil Chapman. Three straps adorn the shoulders for a sexy peek-a-boo moment. Beautiful couture construction. Black ...

If it ain't broke! A timelessly chic black evening gown by Marc Bouwer. Bouwer has been a favorite of red carpet sirens since the early 2000's. This gown encapsulates an era of Old H...

Experience a whimsical nod to the 1950s with this eye-catching and vibrant dress from Oscar de la Renta. With lavish attention to detail, the designer has expertly created a flawless...

This Peter Copping designer for Nina Ricci dress is a fun nod to babydoll indie. This takes us back to the golden years of 2010-2012 where loose-fitting, maximum comfort babydoll was...

Magnificent 1930's black lace gown. Black lace overlay on a black slip with beige detail at the bodice and back. Sculptural tiers of layered lace and black acetate create the dramati...

Truly incredible flirty little Bill Blass cocktail dress. Seemingly one of a kind and so flirty! We love a '80s does '40s moment. You can't get much better than a navy sequin matched...

Discover the height of luxury and red carpet glamour with this 1990s Atelier Versace black gown. Made from the fine silk and created during the lifetime of Gianni Versace himself. F...

Ultra sultry silk dress by Emmanuel Ungaro's ready to wear label, Emmanuel Ungaro Parallele. Circa 1990's. Shades of cornflower blue and chocolate brown against an ombre golden taupe...

Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace. Threads of lamé woven into the mauve filigree. Matching mauve pink satin-backed cr...

This Lanvin F/W 2007 Golden Silk Charmeuse Ruched Mini Dress exudes elegance and versatility. With its uniquely yellow gold color and draping reminiscent of Grecian robes and 20s art...

From the late great American expat designer Patrick Kelly. Embossed cotton in shiny black and grey. Strapless with sweetheart neckline. Fully lined with unboned bodice. Double vente...

Yet another Yves Saint Laurent classic - this figure hugging wrap style cocktail dress in crushed lush black velvet circa 1980s. Unlined and just a teensy sheer with deep v neck and ...

Darling and daring little party dress from Sarmi circa late 1960's. Panels of bright orange and violet blue chiffon gathered into a fit and flare style with a slightly empire waistl...

This Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons shirt dress is made from 100% cotton. Dated 2002, this deconstructed piece is classic and timeless - the juxtaposition of the idea of the c...

From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned celebrities, socialites and heiresses in the 1980s. This gown is the shining examp...

Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress. This iconic era's queen of curves offers signature shirring on the bodice and a fitted...

Museum quality piece by iconic designer Roberto Capucci. Famed for his dramatic and architectural silhouettes. We rarely see this label let alone get to bring one home! Evening ense...

Vibrant and romantic floral printed silk dress by Hanae Mori. A 1980's dress with a nod to the femininity of the 1950's. Slightly high-waisted but not quite an empire-waisted silhoue...

Classic Hawaiian full length dress in bright red cold rayon with tropical motif print. Styled by Kuhio sportswear from Honolulu Hawaii circa 1950s. Mandarin collar with frog closure ...

Sweet and sexy little mini dress by the master Ralph Rucci. 100% cashmere with micro sequins at bodice. Mesh cut-outs at side. On purpose frayed trim at hem. Luxurious and lined in s...

From the under-appreciated Haitian born designer Fabrice Simon whose labeled was shortened to the glamorous and regal sounding Fabrice. Many of those beads, sequins and sexy silhouet...

Cross Neck Warp Silk Black & White Floral Halter Neck Gown. Featuring two straps extending from the center front and back. Straps can be fashioned on one side to be a 1-shoulder str...

Experience a piece of fashion history with this Norman Norell 1960s gown re-worked by Johnson Hartig for his Libertine label. Features a striking yellow and white watercolor floral p...

Early 1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe. Lagerfeld arguably did his best work at Chloe during the 70s and 80s. There - we said it. This metallic masterpiece is most likely from the ear...

Late '70s glam from the fabulous Holly Harp. Matte rayon jersey cut in diagonal tiers like fluttering flower petals. Iridescent sequins and silver beads decorate star petaled flowers...

Romantic and elegant 1930's gown. Black silk crepe decorated with clear micro glass beads trailing across the neckline, straps, and back. Two black peony-esque flowers are appliqué t...

This quirky and sexy dress has all of the Cheap & Chic charm with subtle detailing. The on-the-go sewing kits that line the bottom hem are an adorable and fashionable addition to the...

Maison Margiela collaboration with H&M. This is a re-edition of Margiela's original Trompe L'oeil 1996 Printed Sequin Dress. Soft and cool viscose tunic dress with a photo print of a...

This limited edition gorgeous pink magenta wrap dress is the perfect combination of custom street-style and elevated day dress. With an intentional nod to the American craft of quilt...

Designed by Jeremy Scott for the Moschino Spring/Summer 2016 collection, this eye-catching dress is a true masterpiece. Made from luxurious silk and featuring vibrant neon novelty pr...

Early 2000s sexy offering from stalwart Italian label Krizia. Olive green mesh body con sheath style dress. Avant garde splash of beads crawling up from the hem. Can be worn with a s...

Issey Miyake A/W Fall 1994/95 black dress with metallic sheen in the renowned designers signature pleats. This mini dress is a silk poly blend with an architectural silhouette. Unli...

Emmanuel Ungaro black knit cut out dress. Circa late 1990's. Mesh panels with circular cut outs adorn the bodice. Peplum quarter length sleeves. Semi-sheer chunky horizontal ribbed s...

Lovely lavender cotton lace summer gown from the 1930s. Fully lined. Snap closure down side. Simple, flattering and sweet silhouette with velvet trim. Great for balmy evenings. Lig...

Sweet and sultry Valentino gown from their Winter 2008 collection. Tiers of black silk charmeuse body and organza skirt. Ruffled tiers of black silk chiffon pleats adorn the bodice, ...

Unleash your wild side with this striking green and black gown! The unique rabbit fur stripes add texture and intrigue to the mesh exterior, while sequins provide a touch of shimmer....

Sweet, but sexy black cocktail dress completely covered in sequins with lace-up detail at sides. Deep-v neck, cut with gathered skirt with sheer silk underlay. Very light and swingy....

1980s Heavily Beaded & Sequined Tunic/ Micro Dress. This micro dress features an incredible leaf motif, heavily embellished with dazzling sequins and beads on silk. Made in India. T...

An incredible time capsule piece that beautifully captures the late 1960's and early 1970's fascination with Indian textiles. Delicate black silk chiffon with heavy embellishing of g...

Sweet and classic cocktail dress. Swinging sixties does eighties vibe - fit and flare with inset panel at bodice and layered ruff collar. Zips up back. Pleated skirt. Excellent condi...

Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons Spring 1997 ivory body clinging dress. The collection titled "Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body" came to be known as the "lumps and bumps" show. T...

Super sexy sheath by the great Ceil Chapman. Mid 50s dress in luscious peach and gold brocade. Intricately pleated at waist Deep decolletage. Short kick pleat at rear hem. Rare and h...

Show-stopping evening gown by Lorena Sarbu. Heavily beaded bodice with peek-a-boo mesh panels at ribs and lower back, creating a very compelling silhouette. Sexy plunging V-neckline ...

Jeran 1990s Rainbow Beaded Gown with Marching Jacket. Showcasing rainbow beadwork, this gown is the perfect choice for any red carpet event. Spaghetti straps with open scoop back. M...

This piece screams dark and indulgent goddess with its sexy golden beaded straps/ drapery combined with the flirty sheer cut-outs. Slinky, long, dramatic and runway. Late 90s/ early ...

1960's white pleated dress by the great designer and Hollywood costumer, William Travilla, who designed some of the most iconic pieces in film history. This fully lined poly chiffon ...

Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott from Spring Summer 2019. Features a black and white sequined pattern with what appears to be "Sharpie sketch" style pink and white sketch detailing, ...

Halston from the late 1970s. A black silk taffeta jacquard wrap style dress. Half lined (the bottom half because nipples were brilliant accessories in the disco days). Double hook cl...

Ceil Chapman sweet and sexy little black dress with all over beading, circa early 1960's Scoop neck and back detail with a classic wiggle silhouette. Sophisticated Old Hollywood glam...

This vintage-inspired John Galliano gown from the 2000s is a beautiful addition to any wardrobe. Silk satin bias cut made popular in the late 1920s/ early 1930s and a much-loved silh...

Slinky and sexy 70s dress by cult favorite English designer, Jean Muir. Black matte jersey rayon with black sequin detail punctuating the deep v-neckline. Matching black sequins at c...

Early in Ralph Lauren's historic career, he began to tap into early Americana- as illustrated by this iconic prairie dress. Apron pockets with a tie belt waist. Important piece of fa...