Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress ...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin...

Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire Waistline Measurements : *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN F...

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Stitched - Inverted Box Pleat / H...

Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....

Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure. A perfect vintage wedding dress! DETAILS: Unlin...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...

This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay. The cream lace is embellished with rhinestones and a similar s...

Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...

A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all bases. Though it conceals and arms and neck for propriety, its Queen Anne neckline provides allure through its center plunge; it has a full train for the ceremony, but can be buttoned at the rear back for the reception and dancing; lace and pearl beading provide texture and interest, but ultra-heavyweight Duchess satin lend gravitas and modesty. Truly, fit for a Queen. Ivory wedding gown...

Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...

This gorgeous vintage evening dress was purchased at I Magnin in the late 1960's. The dress is made of fine silk chiffon with silk lining, an attached overblouse that ties in front ...

Circa 1935/1940 France Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold synthetic fibranne from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop"...

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

A truly iconic and well-documented Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia black and ivory sequin stripe mini mod dress dating back to her first 1966 collection with the boutique. Almost immediately after graduating from college, Betsey Johnson made her first splash in the New York fashion industry by winning Mademoiselle magazine's Guest Editor Contest. Only one year later, Johnson landed a job as a designer at Paraphernalia, an offbeat New York clothing boutique. Taking her cues from the more avant-garde London fashion scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in fashion, art and culture. We were thrilled to find a picture of this dress at the opening night of her runway collection where a young Andy Warhol can...

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...

Circa 1950/1960 France Jacket and dress set in shiny mandarin silk satin from the famous house designer Jacques HEIM dating from the late 1950s. Sleeveless dress with wide low-cut n...

This lovely vintage 1930's dress is made of a gorgeous sheer floral silk chiffon and it comes with a matching taffeta bolero jacket with short puff sleeves. We love the way the halte...

Circa 1930/1940 France An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with fruit in shades of pink, orange and brown dating fro...

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtaine...

Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...

The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap sleeves and bateau neck, and punctuated with a half bow on the bodice. Ballet length ivory lace wedding gown...

When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...

The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

1960s Mod gold sequin lattice gown with a very high Empire waist and wide bands of iridescent prong-set rhinestones at waist and around neckline. Fully lined. Spectacular! From Dayt...

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...

Fred Perlberg Dance Originals 1950s black taffeta scoop bodice quilted full circle skirt cocktail dress. Open scoop neckline sleeveless dress with pleated straps that hug the shoulde...

Jacques Heim is inextricably linked with the history of French fashion. In the years 1958-1962 he was the president of the highly influential Paris Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Cou...

A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk feathered glamour gown dating back to spring/summer 1968. This incredible work of ...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

I'm almost certain that this is a late 1960s wedding dress by Jean Varon who's designer, John Bates, was one of the best British fashion designers of his day and retailed at Harrods....

Vintage 1960s I. Magnin & Co. by Dynasty orange, brown and black floral print A-line quilted velvet maxi dress. Psychedelic floral and geometric pattern. Short sleeves and cheongsam ...

This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a subtle sheen and detailed from head...

A floral maxi dress, done with that distinct 1940s elegance and would work well for both day and evening event wear. The lightweight cloth is an early textured viscose with a subtle ...

A rare find, this wedding dress and jacket from the 1930s is made of ivory lace and is in excellent condition. The bias-cut dress has a V-neck and empire bo...

Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base and polyester lining. Black tulle petticoat. Boned and zip closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout. The dress is sleeveless with spaghetti straps, fitted bodice with lace trim, flowing skirt and back z...

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Haute Couture Black Velvet Halter Dress Vintage; circa 1960s Black Velvet Round gathered halter neckline with hook and eye fastening Fitted bodice Maxi le...

This elegant shift dress was created by Pierre Balmain in his 1960s heyday. Extolled for the sculptural quality that characterises his work, Balmain lovingly described dressmaking as...

Walk down the aisle in sophisticated elegance with the Jane Marquis 1960's Style White Gown With Train. Featuring classic lines and 1" straps, th...

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue black cocktail dress Paillette sequin knit bodice mock neck collar long sleeves free flowing double layered jersey skirt falls to just below knee length bodic...

Taffeta pleated bustier dress painted with colorful flowers. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Chest: 30 c...

An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12" fabric panels emanating from a band just under the bust line and a row of 14" pane...

Circa 1958 - 1962 France Amazing Japanese skirt and bolero set in black waxed satin from the House of M.A Vatan in Dijon dating from the early 1960s. Loo...

Balenciaga 1967 Haute Couture Black Chantilly Lace Pantalettes Dress Vintage; 1967 haute couture by Balenciaga Eisa label Black/Pink Strapless neckline Boned corset Silk taffeta ban...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

Stunning futuristic 1960s Teal Traina egg shell ribbon-embroidered lace mini dress with heavy wide grosgrain trim panel at waist and front bodice. Covered buttons up bodice front. Fu...

This striking gown was couture crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is really the star of the show; thick aqua jacquard is textured with geometric, floral and cloud-s...

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...