Very Breezy Evening Dresses and Gowns

This exuberant vintage 1980s Arnold Scaasi party dress is the most gorgeous daffodil yellow taffeta. The shape of this dress is so unique and SO Scaasi— the construction is just incr...

This rare vintage 1950s Helen Rose silk party dress is not only the most joyous confection, but a very important piece of fashion history. Helen Ros...

This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...

This vintage 1950s red lace fit and flare dress is so romantic— it reminds me of something Audrey Hepburn would have worn in the 1950s! It is such a chic option for a holiday party d...

This vintage red velvet wiggle dress is such an iconic look, with the feeling of something Marilyn Monroe would have worn in the 1950s. Made in the late 1950s/early 1960s (pre-1963),...

This very special vintage 1960s Donald Brooks dress is an iconic example midcentury fashion. Crafted of black wool, it features baguette-cut gems, which form a trompe l'oeil effect, ...

This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses...

This vintage Sue Wong beaded silk chiffon dress is so classic Sue Wong, from the bias-cut silk chiffon to the artful beadwork. It is from the designer's "Nocturne" label. Sue Wong b...

This vintage beaded gown was made in the 90s and reminds me exactly of the dresses John Galliano was doing in the 90s through the early 2000s, both at Christian Dior and at his epony...

This incredible vintage 1960s lace column dress is giving Bridgerton in the best way possible, with the empire waist cut, and "Watteau" back, with a waterfall cape. The dress is fitt...

This vintage lace dress features a heart-shaped cutout at the high neckline— it comes with a matching white slip, but i also love it worn sheer. (...

This incredible, rare vintage 1950s bustier bodice wiggle dress is crafted from the most gorgeous floral lamé fabric, which is embroidered and flocked throughout with both matte embr...

This romantic vintage dress is so unique for many reasons, beginning with the fact that the skirt's lining is detachable— it's shot without th...

This vintage Lillie Rubin gown features an empire-waist bodice fully blanketed in sequins and embellishment. At the empire waist, the jersey...

This rare vintage 1960s Oscar de la Renta embellished dress is made with couture-level craftsmanship and is a true wearable work of...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

This incredible antique Edwardian dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a stunning, museum-worthy (and museum quality) work of art. These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses." The details on this dress are breathtaking, and to think most of them were done by hand is really astounding. The sleeves and upper bodice are comprised of Val lace embroidered panels— the embroidery throughout this dress is so substantial, and has a lot of volume and dimension to it, making it unique among most Edwardian lawn dresses...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

This vintage 1980s floral party dress is pure feminine fun. The black background on this floral print is my preferred way to wear florals in the cold-weather months. Classic 1980s pu...

This vintage Sander Witlin couture gown is a truly one-of-a-kind work of art. Sander Witlin began his career as a fine artist, working in New York for a...

This Cheongsam-inspired silk wiggle dress is such a beautiful statement. Made in the 1980s by a New York-based label, it features a high mandarin-collar mockneck, and such a svelte s...

Designed by New York-based Swedish designer Kenth Andersson in the 1990s, this vintage pink silk cocktail dress will make anyone feel like a real life Barbie. Crafted from 100% silk ...

This vintage Thierry Mugler beaded cocktail dress hails from the spring 1996 collection— it's twin walked the runway (see image below) but this dress is even more special with the im...

This timeless vintage little black party dress was made by David Hayes in the late 1980s/early 1990s. David Hayes was a Los Angeles designer very active during the 80s and 90s who fa...

VERY BREEZY presents: This is truly one of the best Mary McFadden dresses I've ever come across— in all honesty, if it fit me better, I would hang onto it for my personal collection!...

What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label, this dress is attributed to Givenchy; there are images of this exact dress with G...

This fantastic 1970s jersey gown would not look out of place on Diana Ross or Jerry Hall at Studio 54 in the late 1970s. It features a gathered bodice wit...

Galanos was *THE* premier American Couturier, America's answer to high French couture for much of the 20th century. Immaculately constructed, this vintage 1980s Galanos demi-couture ...

VERY BREEZY presents: This is the dream vintage wiggle dress! The shape is so perfectly 1960s, from the way its fitted through the hips to the bateau neckline— so flattering and the perfect amount of sexy! This piece was sourced in Italy, although it was made in the US. It's embroidered all over with sequins in a squiggling formation. The paillettes are of such a great quality (nothing like the cheap sequins that are so commonplace in modern garments). A small slit in the back back makes it easy to move. The Vintage Diamanté Necklace...

This dress is so fun, and the movement really makes it, so it's hard to do it justice through still images. Made in the 1970s, it features an exaggerated lace bertha style collar, wh...

Vintage 1990s Saks Fifth Avenue Label Beaded Backless Gown: This dress is a seriously jaw-dropping moment: equal parts sexy and elegant. Made of 100% silk, it is intricately beaded a...

Vintage 1980s Bob Mackie Beaded Cutout Dress: This dress is just Bob Mackie doing what the iconic Bob Mackie does best! Made in the 1980s, it features a mesh cutout at the waist, with intricate beading forming a lattice pattern. The dress itself is an incredibly well-tailored black wool sheath dress...

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection. This silhouette and entire aesthetic is SO Givenchy— this fitted drop-waist bodice is something he revisited time and time again throughout his storied career. It features a long sleeve fitted (silk-blend) velvet bodice, with a dropped basque waist...

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection. This silhouette and entire aesthetic is SO Givenchy— this fitted drop-waist bodice is something he revisited time and time again throughout his storied career. It features a long sleeve fitted (silk-blend) velvet bodice, with a dropped basque waist...