Evening Dresses and Gowns

This exquisite 1900 - 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare i...

Balenciaga 1960s Black Chiffon and Lace Babydoll Dress Description Chiffon and Lace Babydoll Dress by Cristobal Balenciaga 1960s Haute Couture original; vintage Black/Nude Spanis...

The history of the caftan is a bit uncertain. It is believed to have originated from Turkish culture but appears in many others. In Morocco, it was first worn by men but was eventual...

Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi-layered ruffle trim at the neckline and hem. There a double layer of silk lining at the...

Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered buttons up the front. Detachable matching tie sash belt. Flattering 3/4 sleeves. Pe...

Marie McCarthy for Larry Aldrich heavily beaded brocade, A line halter neck mini dress from the 1960s. Aqua, cream and gold metallic brocade is covered in large and small iridescent ...

Wool-crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. Her award...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Ladycourt of London. The dress has internal boning ( can be removed), and has wonderful floral design embellishment and a side zip opening. Bust 36''...

Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem. Decorative cloth covered buttons at each cuff. (Unkno...

A head turning and easy to wear vintage gown by Jean Varon. The dress is in black ribbon and lace and has a round neck , short sleaves and A line skirt. ...

1960s James Galanos from Amelia Gray Boutique Creme silk crinkle long sleeve dress embellished in green rhinestones and white beads. Dress has some issues on the arm pit . ( see imag...

Circa 1905-1910 France or Europe Beautiful young girl's afternoon dress in mouse-grey wool felt applied with cordonnets in a vermiculated design in colour and dating from the Belle ...

1960s Helen Rose full-length evening gown in a cream silk chiffon featuring ornate beadwork and embroidery with pearls, glass beads, and brass decoration. Beading is along the bottom...

Incredible vintage 1960s Mollie Parnis silk dress in pretty pastel stripes with all over beading. It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt, attached waist belt and sid...

Beautiful 1960s SAKS 5th AVENUE light pink silk shantung beaded gown and jacket ensemble! Gown features a fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Collar has hundreds of hand-sewn ...

A great coral velvet dress from Emma Domb. It has a scoop neckline, shoulder straps and a small band at the waist. The straight skirt portion is encircled around the hem with 7 appl...

1960s Teal Traina ivory/champagne color silk V neck A line cocktail dress with rosette appliqué. Perfect for engagement party or wedding. Size: Medium Measurement: Bust 38”/ Waist ...

An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange print. It has a round neckline, central back zip, and is unlined. Measurements: Bust ...

Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue, and green. The dress has a square neckline, flutter sleeves and waist ties. Fully li...

Vibrant, floral printed silk dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's. Beautiful color scheme in tones of blue, purple with black accents. Snap closure at front. Fits a US 2. Bust ...

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

A fabulous Bernetti 1960s 2 piece evening ensemble: Citrine silk opera coat and column dress with extravagant hand-sewn beadwork and rhinestone embroi...

Mini Max of California floral print, bohemian style bishop sleeve maxi dress, retailed at I Magnin. Soft peachy pink ground with pastel flower bouque...

Very rare black moss crepe halter gown with handkerchief hemline and fringed trim from Alice Pollock from her Quorum boutique dating to late 1960's. Alice established her Quorum bout...

Pink lurex cocktail dress with ostrich feather edge Circa 1960's. 2 lays of feathers in the bottom of the dress.Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Pink polyester lining. SIZE M

1968 Malcolm Starr off-white silk chiffon pleated gown with empire waist and hand-beaded embellished cutout detail. Built-in corset with boning and back zip closure. As seen in Harpe...

Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by...

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...

This vivacious 1960s red silk chiffon empire line dress is by American designer Levino Verna and is in beautiful vintage condition with a vibrant, ...

Our 1960's White Beaded V Neck Gown features a classic silhouette and a flattering v neckline- perfect for formal occasions. Whether you're a bride-to-be...

A stunning vintage evening gown by Julian Rose. In a wonderful crepe ,it hangs beautifully and swishes when you walk. The dress has a cut away collar, decorative buttons on the fron...

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 ...

1966 Geoffrey Beene Black knit studded Jersey ( see ad from vogue 1967) Bust 34” / Waist 28” / Hip 36” Dress is unlined and there is small hole ( see image attached) Label has been r...

This lovely 1960s silk satin shift dress in pale pink is an early piece from American designer Victor Costa and maintains a beautiful balance of style and formality for which its des...

A great bold cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning, eye-catching bright green slub silk with wonderful beadwork to the front and cuffs. The bib detail has a lovely bow at the top that is also embellished in beadwork. The colouring of the dress is a little uneven due to the origional...

A gorgeous lavender silk dress made in 1960s British Hon Kong. It is sleeveless with a V neckline elaborately detailed in loops of piping highligh...

Chic AND Rare vintage Celine dress from the mid 1960s. Celine began in 1945 as a high end shoemaker for children. In 1960, the transitioned to leather goods, shoes, and ready to wear...

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...

A chic black vintage dress by Susan Small. The dress has attractive tucks on the front, a central back zip and is fully lined. It has white cuffs on the sleave and satin bow detail....

Tiffeau & Busch LTD. New York, 1966 chartreuse yellow & black hand print silk organza & silk twill maxi dress. Jacques Tiffeau was known for his elegant designs crafted from start to finish by a designer who actually knew the process & could preform the art all by himself, a rare feat in these fast fashion times, when some designers don't even know how to sew. Tiffeau had vision and lived in the time when he was able to express his talent in new and meaningful ways, encouraging 1960s woman...

This iconic Norman Norell couture gown exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity. Dating back to his 19...

Of basically an indescribable golden yellow, and constructed of the finest Satin/Silk, a beautiful and complex example of 'Belle Epoque' elegance. Stamped: MALLINSON'S SATIN ORMANDE ...

Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions:...

Silver lurex jersey sleeveless dress with lozenges pattern. Polyester lining. SIZE L

Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...

The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less spectacular. Possibly created by renowned Italian-French designer Pierre A. Cardin, this 1960’s dress is an incredible statement piece. Done in gold and silver sequins with prong-set crystal rhinestones, this fitted mini dress exudes a timeless 1960s glamor. The bodice begins with short sleeves and a jewel neckline embellished with a band of silver sequins that is framed by rings of rhinestones, creating the illusion of a collar-like necklace. The concentric circles draw the eye upwards while elongating the neck, giving this dress a regal feel. Beneath the bust, another band of silver sequins bordered by rows of rhinestones mirrors...

Chic 1960s mint green raw silk shantung rhinestone encrusted A-Line dress ! Features a architectural neckline. Tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line skirt. Hidden zipper up the bac...

Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and bow ( close with snap) SIZE L

This is a beautiful black silk evening dress with lovely, intricate beading. The heavily beaded design creates a bow print across the dress! There are dangling bugle beads across the...

1960s Emma Domb Over dyed lace dress. The entire dress is featuring a black dyed lace. The full length sleeves are sheer lined with a sheer net and has a decorative lace cap sleeves ...

A vintage halter neck gown by Anna Clay Couture. The dress is in a brocade like fabric with button fastening at the neck and a central back zip. It ha...

Cocktail dress in off-white rayon and pink and white feathers. Acetate lining. The feathers are stitched on an organza base Zip and snap in the middle back. Belt-loop SIZE M

This vivacious 1960's silk cerise pink short-sleeved dress is by Parisian boutique label Jacques and is in excellent vintage condition. The dress is mid-calf length with short 1/4 le...

A pretty vintage evening gown by Joyce Palmer. The dress has a soft gold colour upper area and the skirt is a silver and gold mix. it has a v neckline and backline with a central bac...

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

Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base. Rayon lining. Beaded belt with snap and hook&eye to close it. Zip and snap on the left side. Gros-grain on the waist. Boned ...

RARE red double lining crêpe evening dress with cape. Zip and hook&eye on the left side of the dress + split on the same side, lenght= 32 cm. ...