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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Japanese Unisex Silk Print Vintage Kimono
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: 1930-1940 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Substantial Silk crepe Condition: Excellent Mauve/chutney color ground with a watercolor geometric print. Ombre silk lining. Kimono ...
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1930s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

OOAK Vtg 1930's - 1940's Black Feather Trim Evening Ballroom Dance Dress Gown XS
Located in Thiensville, WI
One-of-a-Kind circa 1930's / 1940's deep ivory fine net / mesh evening gown. Black feather trim at straps and hem. Black embroidered detail at bodice. Dress zips at center back, an...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emma Domb Red Bib Front Ballerina Party Dress with Satin Cummerbund – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A balance of masculine and feminine, this frothy party dress pairs tuxedo references like bib pleating and a wide cummerbund with an undeniably ladylike silhouette complete with a 25...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries MITI Genova
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and bow ( close with snap) SIZE L
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1960s Swiss Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unlabeled Couture Silk Chiffon Floral & Striped Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Galanos Couture Ivory Silk Satin Low-Plunge Long Sleeve Jumpsuit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Galanos Couture ivory-creme silk satin jumpsuit dating back to the mid 1960's. Dedication to excellence in craftsmanship and design was ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Mollie Parnis Pastel Beaded Column Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's EMILIO PUCCI floral printed silk dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
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 ...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-line silhouette evoke Jackie Kennedy, while its otherworldly color—a combination of silver, dove gray and seagrass—begs for attention with merely a whisper. Sleeveless A-line dress with high round neckline and full princess seams front and back; on-seam front pockets. Neck and pockets heavily crusted with pearls, flower beads and rhinestones. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; fully lined in gray silk georgette. Matching self covered rope tie with dangling beads at each end. fabric: heavyweight linen, silk georgette, beads noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with one missing rhinestone at center of flower at neckline and two missing beads on one end of rope belt measurements: neckline circumference: 15” shoulders: 15” from shoulder edge to edge bust: 39” waist: 34” hips: 41” length: 38” from shoulder; 31” from underarm sweep: 49” rope belt: 76” long (plus 2 ¼” dangling beads each end) x 3/8” wide label: Seaton Enterprises Ltd...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilia Bellini Mod Metallic Jersey Pant Set, Florence Italy
Located in New York, NY
Emilia Bellini Metallic Jersey Mod Pant Set featuring a flared tunic-dress with a matching flared pant in a cool abstract print jersey. Versatile to wea...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Bead Trim Lavender Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
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...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Green Printed Silk Christmas Ornament Cocktail Dress with Tassel Belt - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the personal estate of department store heiress Estela Jàcome, this dress came from her own department store and was purpose-built for the holidays. Printed in a green and turqu...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jean Allen Gold and Cream Lurex Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cream and gold lurex maxi dress by Jean Allen could easily be dressed up for a formal event or worn more informally as resort wear. It is sleevel...
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1960s British 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

1940s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back. Built in tulle petticoat.
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pale Apple Green Fancy Japanese Silk Floral Kimono with gold - Imperfect
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: 1930-1940 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk Beauty fresh pale apple green color ombre. Condition: Can benefit a professional care. See pictures: age spots (mainly on the...
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1930s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic "Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet and tulle Christian Dior 1957
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet , plumetis tulle and black velvet bow. Boned bustier in tulle inside the dress close in the middle back with hook&eye. The white plumetis t...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Contessa Cream Silk Dress with Pink Embellished Waistband
Located in London, GB
1960s Contessa evening dress in a lovely cream silk, with an embroidered geometric waistband. The dress features a high neck with floor length A-line skirt. The gazar silk has a wonderful thickness and structure to it, and flows beautifully from the waist. The band is heavily embroidered with pale and cerise pink threads, outlined in gold, complete with gold and pink gemstone detail. The high, rounded neckline is both flattering and classic, with the original zip closure going all the way down the back of the dress. Silk gazar was much used in bridal and evening fashion due to its ability to hold its shape. This is a high-end, well made dress and was certainly inspired by the work of Christobal Balenciaga...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Chiffon Rose Print Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1930s chiffon dress has a beautiful rose pattern print and features delicate champagne coloured lame detail. It is cut in a classic bias cut ...
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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Haute Couture Silver Lame Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1930s haute couture gold lame evening dress, in fabulous condition for its age. It features a crossover front with tie waist detail, and...
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1930s Belgian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Raspberry Pink Knit Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a ...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lemon Yellow Hand Made Striped Satin Maxi Dress with a Velvet Bow circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful lemon yellow hand made empire line dress, in a lovely striped satin material, and finished with a velvet bow. It is fully lined with yellow...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's White Beaded V Neck Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Bette Davis Owned Old Hollywood Sheer Beaded Silk Couture Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and museum worthy Bette Davis owned elaborately beaded and rhinestone studded sheer black silk dress dating back to the mid 1930's. As the star of The Little Foxes (1941...
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1930s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Original Early Black Satan/Silk Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
A Christian Dior-New York (founded in 1948) black silk/satin evening dress. Bearing a Christian Dior Original made in USA Christian Dior-New Yo...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

I. Magnin Linen 1960s Dress with Cut out Waist
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black 1960s linen dress from I.Magnin. It is sleeveless with a peter pan collar and princess seaming for a terrific fit. There is a panel around the waist with small prong set rhinestone embellished cut outs at the center front and the skirt has slightly gathered. The dress is lined in black silk, has a black painted back zipper and a removeable bow tie at the waist cut outs. Fits sizes Extra Small, Small. Marked US vintage...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Pink Princess Seam Cut Formal Dress
Located in London, GB
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 ...
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's evening gown embroidered top and ivory chiffon skirt
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1960's evening gown with embroidered top and ivory chiffon skirt. Pale green ruban around the under-bust. Mix beads and rhinestone pale green and white on a cotton base.
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960 Mr. Blackwell Fluorescent Yellow Embroidered Floral Net Trapeze Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mr. Blackwell fluorescent yellow floral embroidered net cocktail dress. Under-layer is a sheath styled crepe dress and the over-layer of embro...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Japanese Leaf Print Vintage Silk Kimono
Located in Boston, MA
Circa: 1930-1940 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Substantial Silk crepe Condition: very good. Only few spots - see actual photos. Ecru with olive watercolor leaf print that resemble...
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1930s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Evening Couture dress by Jean Dessès in black embroidered tulle - France C. 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958-1963 France Spectacular black tulle evening gown embroidered with heart-shaped sequins by Jean Dessès Haute Couture and dating f...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel couture Light Cream Velvet Dress, c. late 1960s
Located in London, GB
Chanel cream colour light velvet wedding dress, c late 60s This magnificent structured wedding dress is constructed from a light off-white velvet material. The bell-shape design ins...
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1960s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s yellow silk gown with red and silver sequin vintage embroidered gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s profils du monde Yellow silk chiffon gown adorned with red , silver sequins and pearls. Timeless and chic old hollywood glamour style. F...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Multicolour Signature Print V-Neck Long Dress Vintage
Located in London, GB
EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Multicolour Signature Print V-Neck Long Dress Vintage A beautiful Emilio Pucci vintage fitted dress with abstract motifs. It i...
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1950s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s FRED PERLBERG white and Robin’s egg blue rhinestone encrusted strapless gown ! Boned bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of...
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1950s American 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

Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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 ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Maggy Rouff Pink Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Maggy Rouff pink silk dress featuring a white ribbon detail, a center back zip opening, a silk lining. Label: Maggy Rouff - 14 Avenue Montaigne Paris...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Metal Boutique Elena Vintage 60s 70s 80s Suit Ensemble Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior set from the 70s! Top + skirt! With shoulder pads. Shiny and strong colors! VERY GOOD condition! The top has discolorations, please chech the last photos! Still wonde...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s French Couture Yellow Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in love with that pale blush-pink color! Harvey...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Floral Satin Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear evening dress in a floral print. The dress has a black background, back central zip and shoulder straps. It is unlined.
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1950s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress Black Silk Draped Shawl Collar Vintage LBD 50s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible little black dress is an early Pauline Trigere piece, dating to the 1950s. Made from a supple black silk fabric, it features a draped shawl collar with a black silk...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 London England Superb evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pie...
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1950s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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:...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design inspired by blooming flowers, while the skirt bo...
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1960s French 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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