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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Beautiful 1960s Light Blue Silk Crepe Lace Bow Vintage 60s Shift Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with a lace overlay. Great fit, with an amazing amount o...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
Located in London, GB
This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...
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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Musuem Worthy 60s GEOFFREY BEENE Couture gunmetal + silver metallic silk lurex caped evening dress! Luxurioussoft (not scratchy at all) silk lurex f...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps and an incredible ruched skirt...
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1950s Canadian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 lengt...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Oscar de la Renta Black and White Embroidered Flower Rickrack 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and white / ivory long sleeve silk A - Line dress! Features flowers embroidered / crochet at the bust, with flattering rickrack detail at w...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic 1960s Plus Size 16 / 18 Silver + Black 60s Vintage Bell Sleeve Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black and silver crepe rayon plus size dress! Features a tailored silver metallic lurex bodice, with a flattering and forgiving shift shape. St...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pale pink evening dress with beadwork zip and rhinestone Margarets
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink evening dress with embroideries and rhinestone. SIZE L (Fr 40)
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Belgian Lancel haute couture embellished waist black wool dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This beautiful 1950s Lancel haute couture dress has a beaded waist and is made in a luxurious wool. The dress doesn't have a lining, as it was common to wear a separate lingerie dre...
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1950s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing 1950s Canary Yellow Silk Vintage Cut - Out 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect yellow dress for spring and summer! This fine mid century gem features cut-outs above the bust, and at hem. Cut-outs feature a sheer layer of yellow silk underneath. High...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Donald Brooks 1960s Geometric Seams Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous green mid weight linen dress from the great American Designer Donald Brooks. It is sleeveless, skimming the body with a slight A line towards the hem. There triangular panels radiating from the center chest...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jacques Fath 1940's Blue Taffeta Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1950s New Look style demi couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed with...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Emerald Green Satin Pleated Strapless Dress UK 6 US 2 Susan Small
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1950's duchess satin gown, in the most eye-catching shade of emerald green, accented by gathered pleats and a decorative bow, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The strapless neckline of the dress, is set off by a sweetheart décolletage, accenting the fitted and boned bodice which boasts elegant gathered and folded pleats, which cross over along the right hand side, drawing the eye to the cinched in waistline, which is embellished with a matching emerald green satin bow. The ballerina length...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

White lace wedding dress with ruffles Les mariées de Jacques Heim
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White lace wedding dress with ruffles on the neckline and on the bottom. Organdi belt and bottom of the sleeve edge . No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon. S...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous 1960s Hot Pink and Silver Beaded Vintage 60s Crepe Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Aqua Beaded Lace Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mesmerising 1960's aqua coloured dress, embellished with a pale blue overlay of floral lace, which is in turn decorated with pearlescent glass beads, iridescent sequins and pearls, is the perfect statement piece for your cocktail wardrobe. The high collared neckline is fully embellished with pearlescent glass beads and scattered pearlescent plastic beads, which set off the neckline and triangular collar feature along the top of the bodice.The simple shoulder line, sets off the sleeveless cut. The fitted bodice boasts tailored darts along the bust-line and a cinched in waistline. The elegant long-line of the skirt, is finished with a side slit along the right hand side side seam. The lace base of the dress is fully embellished with and accented by pearlescent glass beads and iridescent sequins, completing this dress in an iconic silhouette. This dress is fully like in aqua colour nylon. Label: None Measurements Of The Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 36 inches Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches Shoulder to Hem: 55 inches Waist: up to 30 inches Hips: up to 36 inches Fastenings: 19 inch metal zip and two hook and eyes Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8 Condition: The dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Light bead loss along the high collar edges of the dress. Light yellowing along the armpits of the dress. Light and gentle beadwork loss throughout the length of the dress . Gentle beadwork loss along the hemline. These minor details are not apparent when the dress is being worn and only noticeable upon closer inspection. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the condition report. Fastenings: This dress fastens to the back with a 20.5 inch metal zip and a hook and eye Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned Fabric: Nylon lining, glass beads, pearlescent sequins, plastic pearlised beads, lace Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hattie Carnegie 1950s Silk Color Block Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jo Ro Imports Blue and Cream Sequin Shift-Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and ...
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Cream Satin Dress Bis Cut Silk Rhinestone Button Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most incredible cream satin, and finished with delicate silver rhinestone button fastenings, this magnificent 1930's bias cut gown is a true piece of fashion history....
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

White sunray pleated cocktail dress with embroideries on neckline Jack Bryan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sunray pleated cocktail dress with embroideries on neckline (Rhinestone, beads and pearls) No fabric tag but probably polyester. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE M
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Adele Simpson Navy Midnight Blue Velvet Vintage 60s Wrap Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid to late 60s ADELE SIMPSON navy midnight blue long sleeve wrap shirt dress! Features a flattering fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Wrap ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1950s Demi Couture Raspberry Pink 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Crepe Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture raspberry pink crepe dress! Features pom pom balls attached at the cuffs of each sleeve. Pom poms also featured on the tr...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Burgundy satin and tulle evening gown with cut-work Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy satin and tulle evening gown with cut-work. Biais. Tulle edge on the neckline and armpit. SIZE L
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1930s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior dress Haute Couture 1969
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...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress
By KIMBERLY
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Space Age Mod Black Wool Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and Iconic 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Haute Couture black Space Age midi dress! Features panels of lined black wool that look amazing with movement! Fitted bodice with a flattering A-L...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Colorful Polka Dot Vintage 60s Cotton Trapeze A - Line Mod Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 1960s cotton trapeze A-Line cotton dress! Features a mock neck with a flattering trapeze fit! hire background with vibrant colored polka dots throughout the entire dress. Pu...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat attributed to Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle back + snap + hook&eye in the middle top. 1 hook&eye on the waist. Gathered waist. Orange silk lining. Circa ...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lin...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Pink and Gold Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening gown , in pink with shades of gold. The dress has an attractive v backlline with a central back zip. It is sleaveless and fully lined. Measurements: Bust up ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1960s Lord & Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mermaid Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket 1930s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Ann Barry Vintage Chantilly Lace Taupe + Brown A - Line Shift Tiered Dress
By Ann Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each str...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Rose Pink Velvet Evening Dress Keyhole Neckline Pink Dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This vibrant 1960's evening dress, in the most eye-catching shade of rose pink velvet, is the perfect statement piece for your evening wardrobe. The high rounded neckline is accent...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta 1960s Black + Burgundy Red Iridescent Sequin Drop Waist Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and burgundy red long sleeve drop waist dress! Features a Victorian / Renaissance vibe that was very distinct in the late 60s. Features black...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unusual Cloque Sheath Gown
Located in New York, NY
Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Morton Myles Vintage 1960's Silk Metallic Rhinestone Bib Dress
By Jeunesse, Morton Myles
Located in Sparks, NV
Cream crepe bib dress by Morton Myles for Jeunesse. Darling metallic brocade bib collar with sparkling rhinestone studding and bronze floral appliques. Fully...
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Elegant Evening Gown 1960s Gres Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gene Shelly Sequin Bridal Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This decadent, FULLY beaded capsleeve dress is an exceptionally beautiful example of Gene Shelly's work. The hand-beaded stretch wool fabric hugs the body, making dancing a joy. This...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960-1965 France Cocktail or formal dress in polka-dot silk satin from an unidentified Couture studio, dating from the 1960s. The background is a stunning cream satin flocked w...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Estevez 1950s Black Silk Vintage Cut - Out Dress w/ Mink Pom Poms and Tassel
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage 50s ESTEVEZ black silk dress! The detailing on this beauty is breathtakingly unbelievable! Features cut-out at bust, with dolman 40s style sleeves. Two mink fur...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress Silk Pleated Cocktail Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Sunrise Flowers" Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress UK 10 US 6 This incredible 1950's dress in a bright and vibrant palette of pinks, lilac, orange and yellow, in a bold flora...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Isabell Gerhart Sherbet Coral Demi Couture Beaded Chiffon 60s Gown Dress
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 60s ISABELL GERHART of Houston sherbet / coral pink colored chiffon beaded sleeveless evening gown! Fitted beaded bodice, with layers...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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