1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown: Boned bodice with slightly ruched silk jersey off-the-shoulder broad band neckline with dropped but fi...

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture set circa 1970 in black silk jersey consisting of a long, shouldered dress, deep V-neckline in front decorated with a shiny black circle, long sleeves slit...

This exquisite vintage 1970s cocktail dress captures the era’s signature elegance with its flowing silhouette, full swirling skirt, and graceful ...

Reduced from $1895. Stunning vintage two-piece ensemble by Donald Brooks featuring a strapless wrap-style gown and matching capelet. Both pieces are done in a vibrant Asian-inspired ...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s gold lamé paisley silk evening gown by Pauline Trigere. Versatile zip up front allows you to be either daring or discreet. Fully lined in a gold metallic silk,...

Long jersey printed evening dress with beadwork No fabric composition tag but the jersey is probably made of polyester. Zip closure on the left. Ruffle in the bottom. Hand printing...

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...

Rudi Gernreich designed this graphic dress in saffron yellow with a violet colored criss-cross band, inventing the "Cross Your Heart" dress. This band accentuates the cut in armholes...

70s Yves saint Laurent hot pink silk pleated top and maxi skirt. - elastic waist - exposed back

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi dress, with its floor-swee...

Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...

Fine and rare Jean Varon spider cobweb dress which can be dated to the designer's 1973 collection. We have featured a very famous dress with the same cobweb design from the Septembe...

Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...

Elegant and alluring, this vintage Jean Louis Scherrer evening dress will undoubtedly be your best ally for many events to come ! Crafted from sheer black lace, it features a scallop...

Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowa...

Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is comple...

One-Of-A-Kind Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Vintage Fall Winter 1973 Marabou Trimmed Black Devore Silk Chiffon Robe This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that woul...

A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...

William Travilla vintage cobalt blue dress (estimated 1970s) featuring sheer detailing and beaded embellishment at waist. Amazing layered skirt has t...

Ahead turning vintage silk evening gown by Belville Sassoon. The gown is in a wonderful silk , in a lovely yellow shade. Is it strapless , but straps could easily be added and has a...

Vintage black evening dress by Lilli Diamond with feather detail on both shoulders. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but the dress fits like a mod...

From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Mari...

Exotic bohemian cotton print festival caftan gown c 1970s The ethnic caftan gown is a collage of intricate floral color block designs in contrasting burgundy, beige and black The...

Gorgeous vintage watercolor chiffon maxi dress or gown and matching jacket by Rona. The fabric feels like it could be silk or rayon or a blend of the two but the content is not marke...

DIOR - (Made in France) Long purple and red lamé dress with long sleeves and sewn with pearl and sequin fringes. It comes with a belt, and it has a front split. Composition and size ...

This is a minimalist yet striking black dress designed by Halston dating to the 1970's. Made from a fluid crepe fabric, the dress is cut on the bias with spiral seams that let it ski...

A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...

Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...

Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...

Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The intricate embroidered flowers are accented with small glass beading & sequins. The hand loomed silk gown has three delicate ribbons that dangle from the waist with colors that echo the floral embroidered hemline The short sleeves have pleated detail that runs down the bodice. The pleated bodice is designed with 12 matching silk covered decorative stationary buttons The elegant silk gown zippers up the back & is lined with white satin acetate. Labeled Bonwit Teller Sabina of India...

A gorgeous black linen shift dress by the great American designer Donald Brooks. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, 5 gold metal buttons and bound buttonholes at the front chest...

Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...

A gorgeous rich black silk wrap dress by Halston. It has a wrap front, draped neckline buttoning at the shoulder and long dolman sleeves with pointed b...

A beautiful vibrant pink silk mini dress from Holly Harp. It has a crew neckline with a back keyhole and a self covered button above it. The dress is cut straight from the shoulder...

Designed by U.S.-based Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his 1975 Resort collection, this deeply-draping two-layer empire-waist gown maxi dress is handpainted on white silk in a blue...

A fabulous orange linen dress covered in 100s of small gold metal studs from B. H. Wragge, the label is dated 1970. It is a simple sleeveless A line dress with a small stand up colla...

Multicolor jersey draped bustier evening dress. Main fabric composition: 53% rayon, 47% acetate. Lining composition: 100% rayon. Boned. Zip closure on the left side and split on the...

Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...

MUSUEM PIECE! Amazing and rare vintage 70s LOVE, MELODY black suede leather fringe rhinestone/studded wrap dress! Melody Sabatasso is a respected designer, known for her work with old Levi's. She dressed countless celebrities in the 1970s, including Cher, Elvis, Lauren Bacall just to name a few. She also made the famous Levi's bikini out of recycled Levi's. Melody custom made Emmylou Harris...

Beautiful 70s ESTEVEZ Couture black long sleeve jersey cape gown! Features a dramatic high neck with a wonderful low-cut draped back that reveals just the right amount of skin. From ...

Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...

Original 1970s cotton midi dress by British boutique label Jon Adam. The dress has a very desirable novelty scenic print showcasing a Japanese woman picking fruit from a tree surroun...

Unbelievable 1970s JOY STEVENS one shoulder Grecian gown! Features a golden jersey body with plenty of stretch. Chiffon overlay features purple, green and gold abstract print. Hidden...

Ultra RARE "Alley Cat," by Betsey Johnson black velveteen dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how ultra flattering, and chic this dress is! Scoop neck...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Beautiful vintage 70s silver metallic lurex sleeveless maxi dress / gown with rhinestone buttons! Features a soft silver metallic lurex that is both elega...

Fabulous 1970s LILLY PULITZER "The Lilly" maxi dress! Black background, with vibrant colored flowers in purple, green, orange, pink and white. Features a square cut neck, ruffle slee...

Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...

Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...

Amazing and gorgeous vintage 70s pale pink sequined and beaded long sleeve jersey gown / maxi dress! Features a pleated tailored bodice, encrus...

Amazing vintage early 1970s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress! Dynasty, a very sought after label in the 60s and 70s were known for their quality silk and Asian influenced designs. This rare gem features vibrant neon colors of pink, fuchsia, purple, orange, red, yellow, blue, black and white. Tailored bodice with hidden metal zipper up the side. Fabric covered toggle buttons by the color with hidden snaps and hook-and-eye closures. Can easily be worn day or evening, belted or alone. The pictured vintage black and gold Paloma Picasso leather...

Insanely chic early 70s JAMES GALANOS for Bonwit Teller red, white and blue and beige striped belted silk dress ! Features the most luxurious soft silk you have ever felt, and is lin...

1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of red, green and gold lamé. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a scoop neckl...

Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...

This 1970s chiffon midi-dress is by Rumak, the bohemian London boutique label that emulated the style and certainly the quality of celebrated British designer Thea Porter. An early e...

Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...

Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...

Rare early 80s JAMES GALANOS Couture peach / light pink salmon silk chiffon cut-out dress ! An insane amount of work went into the construction of this beauty. Tailored bodice with hidden zipper up the back. Sheer cut-out panels look fantastic with movement. Gold seashell buttons at each sleeve cuff...

Beautiful mid 1970s teal green / blue aqua silk chiffon demi couture maxi dress / gown ! Words cannot even begin to convey the level of workmanship on this beauty. Sleeveless bodice,...

An amazingly detailed elegant red silk beaded wrap dress from Halston. The floor length gown is covered in red glass tubular beads in an intricate abstract shapes pattern with red ne...