American Evening Dresses and Gowns

An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes...

Black stiff taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

If you don't have the luxury of changing clothes between the wedding and reception, consider this floor-length gown to fill both roles. Its shorter hemline and swirling skirt are ide...

Chic late 70s HALSTON purple wool long sleeve dress ! Features the perfect color purple that looks great on any skin tone. Tailored bodice with a slight A-Line skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Pockets at each side of thew waist. Fully lined. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...

Marchesa Ombre Fringed Dress. US size 6. S/S 2009 Collection. Same dress was worn by Eva Longoria in Emmy Awards and Blake Lively in 'Gossip Girl'. Real red carpet dress and truly exceptional and rare dress. Mint silk ombré fringed strapless dress with a bead-embroidered bodice. Oversize bow detail at front, an internal structured bodice, fringing through skirt, a mesh under-layer and a concealed zip and hook fastening at back. 100% silk. No bra is required due to internal corset. Measurements: Total length ( from under the arm and down includes fringes ) - 26 inches, bust - 32", waist - 26". New with tag. Retail $8,350.00 About Marchesa: A great partnership was born when best friends Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig met in college. A few years after graduating and working in separate fashion fields, they created Marchesa—named after the eccentric '20s society icon Marchesa Luisa Casati...

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...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s OSCAR DE LA RENTA pale blue knit crochet dress! Fantastic fit, with so much attention to detail. Crochet detail above the bust, on the straps, and at the hem. ...

A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...

This vintage 1960s multi color metallic silk brocade is in rich jeweled tone adorned with red, gold, yellow large sequins embellishment on the waist. Dres...

Chic early 60s blue, gray and black leopard / cheetah animal print sleeveles silk sheath dress ! Features two shades of blue, grey and white throughout. Tailored bodice with a straig...

Cream crepe bib dress by Morton Myles for Jeunesse. Darling metallic brocade bib collar with sparkling rhinestone studding and bronze floral appliques. Fully...

This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This bra...

Sexy vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1990s schocking hot pink fully sequined and beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequin throughout. Pink seed beads line the sleeves and plung...

A stunning 1950s Ceil Chapman lightweight navy silk fitted sheath dress with draped hip and a dramatic wide-set draped neckline accented with white lace applique covered décolletage....

Sexy and chic Vintage Bill Blass 1980s little black crepe dress with ruffle V neck line and exposed back. This dress is trimmed in rows of black organza and lace ruffles. The dress ...

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Holly Harp. It has a bateau neckline, long gathered sleeves and panels on the front and back of the dress narrowing to the hem. It slips on over...

1960s Custom-Made Pastel A-Line Ikat Hostess Gown or Caftan in a Stylized Cloud Pattern : A sublimely simple and striking A-line gown or hostess dress in a tapestry-weight silk, takes the traditional Chinese cloud motif...

Dramatic Kevan Hall Couture Americana Themed Evening Ensemble from the 1990's. A sequin bolero with beaded and embroidered bison skulls is worn over a silk ...

Chic and classic late 1970s HALSTON periwinkle print silk damask Avant Garde wrap dress and sash! Features periwinkles printed in vibrant hues of red, purple and green throughout. Wr...

This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...

Museum worthy 1970s GIORGIO SANT ANGELO boho chic silk chiffon rhinestone encrusted dress ! Features warm tones of navy blue, rust, marigold yellow, red, and green throughout. Multip...

This one-shouldered beauty features a sliced through bodice and the wrap-around shoulder detail that falls down the back to a long pooling train.Cut in a bonded fabrication this piec...

Arnold Scassi Ruched Strapless Floral Lace Net Gown with focal bow and large skirt with petticoats from the 1980's. A stiffened floral printed lacey ...

A beautiful bright blue asymmetric stretch silk mesh skirt from Ordinary People. The skirt has an asymmetric hemline and is covered in pink, blue and ...

Beautiful 1960s MARDI GRAS gold lame silk colorful shift dress and jacket ensemble! Features a gold silk lame, with colorful silk tile prints in purple, blu...

Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown Designer size - 10 ( please check measurements). Black patterned lace completely covere...

Vintage Pauline Trigere gold & copper brocade evening gown featuring rhinestone detail at top of shoulders. In excellent condition. No size tag, please consult measurements. MEASUREM...

Versace leather cut out floral details embellished with Swarovski crystal and sequins over tulle sky-blue gown. Tulle, crepe. Tonal bead and crystal embellishments, overlay, crosso...

Beautiful 1970s royal blue fully sequined gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. Peek-a-boo back with hidden zipper and hook-an...

BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress! Brand New deadstock vintage dress! Skirt feat...

A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze ...

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...

Chic vintage 1970s JOSEPH BRENNAN red, white and navy blue trompe O'leil rhinestone encrusted midi dress! Features a navy blue, white and yellow bodice and skirt, with the front of t...

A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dres...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown The Strapless version of this dress was worn by Goldie Hawn at 66th Academy awards in 1989. Des...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal silk crepe de chine and chiffon Taroni textiles are used in this ensemble. These are easy separates which can used beautifully on their own. They include a sheer, shadow striped silk chiffon blouse with lace bib. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in a burgundy Japonesque crinkle silk with an overlay of olive lace at knee and hem. A light reversible quilted silk jacket in same burgundy crepe de chine print...

Torso Creations Poppy Print Merry Widow Gown w Ruffled Peplum & Bow Armbands: We reimagined a Nina Ricci Couture ball gown in a sexy lingerie look ut...

Elegant Oscar de la Renta 2 piece Silk Jacquard Evening Gown in vibrant red crepe de chine. Composed of a strong shouldered bias cut top which is bloused ...

This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...

A fabulous black lace slip dress by Geoffrey Beene in an intracate, elaborate circular pattern. It has spaghetti straps with the scallop edge of the lace acr...

Chic early 2000s OSCAR DE LA RENTA for Saks 5th Avenue hot pink and metallic rose gold chenille, cotton, and silk 3/4 sleeves dress ! Features a super soft fabric with rose gold meta...

Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lace at the bodice, sheer sleeves & neckline and an ethereal black-on-black polka dot, soft tulle floor-length full skirt. This designer evening gown...

Stunning 1970's gold and white metallic knit maxi dress studded with pearls on the bodice. Capped sleeve, empire waist and flaired skirt combine well to highlight almost any figure. ...

Sublime hand embroidered with sequins and beads evening coat. This special piece has 3/4 sleeves, a satin lining and closure is by a series of hook and eyes. Will go well with formal...

Fabulous Bob Mackie long sheath dress and fully embellished in iridescent midnight blue sequins and bugle beads. Circa early 1990s, the neckline is high and the collar and bodice is ...

Fabulous 1980s JAMES GALANOS Couture rose printed long sleeve silk dress and matching swing jacket ! The dress features vibrant colors of black, pink, coral, purple, green and white ...

Oyster-grey jersey wrap dress with asymmetrical tie at bodice and 'lettuce-edge' edges designed by Stephen Burrows dating to the 1970's. Labeled a 10 however this fits very small and...

Vintage metallic brocade cocktail dress with a front button detail. Details: Fully Lined Front Button Snap Hook and Tie Closure Marked S...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a pretty navy blue fabric with ivory lace at bust and waist. Sparkly rhinestone sequins a...

Vintage 1960s Sylvia Nechis Yellow Silk Chiffon sleeveless V neck Soutache gown with cropped Jacket ensemble. White cord soutache and silver tiny s...

Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrust...

A sophisticated simple black wool column maxi dress by Anne Klein. It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads. The dress ...

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE From Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 bridal collection. This is a beautiful wedding dress in white. Mermaid style gown, it features a strapless cut with a sweetheart n...

Black tie style is all about statement glamour, so make an entrance to remember in this sensational Marchesa gown. Size: 10 ( runs smaller, please check measurements). Lashings of j...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer sizes 6 and 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Sequins Backg...

Phenomenal vintage dress by William Travilla with a hand painted floral design. Sheer black mesh bell sleeves and nude illusion upper. *Please note: T...

Fantastic vintage 1970s GEOFFREY BEENE abstract flower print long sleeve high neck jersey maki dress. Features floral prints in vibrant colors of purple, pink, peach, orange, green a...

Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...

Black silk evening dress with lace and rhinestone waist band. Draped bust. Wrap on the skirt part with ruffles. Zip and hook&eye closure in the mid...