American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc. Vibrant colors of ora...

Ideally suited for a gal with a long waist, this zinger of a party dress “poufs” abruptly where the skirt meets the bodice for a dramatic tabletop skirt effect. Endless yards of tulle make the dress look like lime cotton candy. Strapless prom dress with straight cut bodice and slightly curved dropped waist. Lace princess bodice features flexible boning around full circumference and fixed self rose at left front hip; full circle skirt with two taffeta underslips (one trimmed in crinoline) and double tulle outer skirt. Center back zipper closure with top hook and eye; hanging loops. Fully lined in lime taffeta. fabric: lace, taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired one 1 ¾” loss in outer tulle skirt layer condition: very good with above repair measurements: bust: 31” underbust / rib cage: 28” waist: 26” bodice length: 11” – 13 ½” hips: free skirt length: 31” total length: 42” from underarm sweep: 180” (outer tulle layers), 140” (middle taffeta layer), 88” (taffeta lining) label: Jessica McClintock...

A beautiful brown wool dress with black trim from Geoffrey Beene. It has a crew neckline and long sleeves with black button cuffs. The bodice has pocket flaps at the waist and functi...

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...

Make a fun statement in this rare 60s KAMEHAMEHA original Hawaiian short sleeve maxi dress caftan! Soft cotton blend fabric, with a incredible paisley prints. Vibrant colors of hot p...

Beautiful vintage 80s GIROGIO di SANT ANGELO white beaded and rhinestone encrusted bodycon dress ! Features a white lace rayon fabric with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, rhinestones...

Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE Palm Royale yellow, orange, pink and green daisy flower print cotton fit n’ flare dress ! Features an elegant high neck with a tail...

1970s Halston Forest Green Silk Chiffon Asymmetrical Maxi. One shoulder is sheer chiffon and the other shoulder is constructed of layered bias cut chiffon. Balloon sleeves. Slips ove...

Sensational vintage NEIMAN MARCUS 1970s red and black embroidered Asian inspired kaftan / maxi dress! Lightweight red cotton, with black embroiderey at the bust, and alone every hem....

A rare 1960's formal dress by important American designer Gertrude Arzt of Huntington Texas. Indian inspired overall pattern in gold thread on a satin/silk morphing color from yello...

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...

This Oscar de la Renta vintage rust colored silk organza gown features a print. There is a waist tie. This gown is in very good condition with minor overall wear. Measurements Shoul...

Asymmetrical black and white bustier evening dress. No fabric tag but both fabric seems to be cotton ( the white one has a stripes tone on tone pattern) Black lining probably acetate...

Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut dress in an amazing blue and white abstract check ribbon weave. Back zip and hook and eye. Oscar de la Renta signature print lining. 57% cotton, 43...

A classic black cocktail dress with a little something extra by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon. This stunning dress combines a 1980's silhouette, including strong shoulders and an as...

Presenting a gold beaded Ray Aghayan dress custom-made for Barbra Streisand. This fabulous dress perfectly culminates the fashion, art, and pop culture wor...

Sexy yet sophisticated vintage early 90s TADASHI SHOJI royal blue bodcon double ply jersey mini dress! Wonderful vibrant blue color, with a fit that is to die for! Flattering ruching...

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...

Super chic vintage yellow, green, pink, purple and white daisy flower print cotton skooter dres! Features a nice tailored bodice with a pleated flat...

Long Evening backless dress in green crêpe and embroideries. Boned bustier underneath. Zip on the left side. SIZE 38 (M)

This Oscar de la Renta dress from the 1990s features a sophisticated design with alternating black velvet and matte fabric panels. The dress has a long-sleeved, fitted silhouette wit...

This exceptional 1960s pale gold and ivory lace dress is custom made by Roxanne for its Pret A Porter diffusion line Samuel Winston for sale at Saks 5th Avenue. This magnificent piec...

Proenza Schouler Red Crêpe Wool Wrap Dress Bright red Long sleeve with black trim at cuffs V-neckline Flap accents on shoulders and upper back Black grommets with threaded detailing...

Sensational 60s BILL BLASS demi couture long sleeve faux fur evening gown! Features flower prints in gold, rose gold, and brown on metallic silk. Long s...

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

This timeless quintessential corseted, shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman. It was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized status-conscious Texan women mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline (spared from '80s shoulder pads!), narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior. Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure. The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper. Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10. Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...

Chic vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN lipstick red long sleeve wool sweater dress! Features a soft wool knit that has plenty of stretch. Vibrant lipstick re...

Amazing brand new ADAM LIPPES dress! Original retail price was $1,750. Beautiful light pink color, with slight sheer peek-a-boo at waist. White fringe on back bodice, and at both sid...

Vintage Travilla for I. Magnin silk velvet button up cocktail dress with long sleeves and a structured collar. Details: Fully Lined Front Snap and ...

1960's white raw silk with colorfull scarf.Rayon lining. SIZE L

From the Fall/Winter 2005 Yigal Azrouël collection, this black lace gown and matching capelet debuted on the season's runway. Crafted from black metallic lace in a chevron pattern, t...

Tres Chic early 1960s forest green and light green metallic cowl neck shift dress! Beautiful vibrant green goes great with practically any skin tone! Oversize exaggerated collar, and...

Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice. Flattering gathers at waist, with a black and white silk strip, adorned with a b...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A incredibly dreamy dress by Marchesa in soft petal pink Strapless cut with an inner boned corset that zips up separately inside the dress Composed of four layers ...

Avant Garde 1980s PAULINE TRIGERE black wool and silk taffeta dress ! Features a tailored wool bodice with taffeta panel down the center. Full taffeta puff sleeves add just the right...

A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...

1980s Geoffrey Beene gown with jacket. Jacket : small herringbone print wool with silver metallic trim. 38" bust, 22 1/2" sleeve, 16" shoulder, 16...

Victor Costa at his dramatic best. Feel like a princess in this black strapless evening dress with its velvet bodice and tulle skirt. The sweetheart strapless bodice is fitted throug...

Silk ivory evening dress with drapped, ruffles and sequins and rhinestone embroideries. Silk lining as well. Bustier inside with zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. 2nd zip ...

Sleek and stunning long sleeve black silk crepe Ralph Lauren Purple label gown from the 1990s. Subtly contrasting black satin high collar with gold tone b...

Stunning Diane von Furstenberg Signature Print Dress Wonderful coral print with turquoise background Mid length Wrap style, adjustable Finest silk jersey 100% pure silk Rare piece. I...

Oscar de la Renta Pink Silk Taffeta Fully Embellished Dress Gown S/S 2004 Runway Collection USA size - 8 Pink silk taffeta, Fully embroidered and beaded, Finished with corset, Unders...

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...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s floral print silk cocktail dress by John Moore for Talmack with a flattering minimalist peplum design. Fully lined with re...

Chic EMMA DOMMB 1960s turquoise blue silk, rayon and velvet pearl encrusted dress ! Features a soft velvet above the bust. Silk / Rayon body with semi sheer mesh overlay. Tailored bo...

This magnificent 1950's Chantilly lace and silk dress, in a palette of cream lace and apricot silk lining, accented by claw set silver rhinestones, this Howard Greer dress is a rare ...

Iconic Halston Bias Matte Jersey Gown which became one of his iconic designs. His ability to pare down seams and volumes is evident in this amazingly ...

Black velvet bustier evening dress with nylon pink piping and ruffles. Boned. Stiff fabric lining under the ruffles to keep the wavy effect.Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle ba...

Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy organza (polyester) neckline. Zip in the middle back. Size M

Chic late 80s vintage GEOFFREY BEENE for SAKS 5th AVENUE houndstooth silk dress ! Features solid black on the front bodice with black, white, and red houndstooth prints on the sleeve...

Oscar de la Renta Black Linen Halter Gown with Ruffles - 10 - 1990's . This gown is truly spectacular and can be worn black tie or cocktail because of its casual fabric. It features ...

Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughou...

Printed asymmetrical cocktail dress with embroideries. Main fabric : 95% rayon, 5% elastane. Lining composition: 100% polyester. Zip closure on the right side. SIZE 4 (US) 36 (Fr)

This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...

Chic 50s vintage R&K ORIGINALS ivory / off-white silk jacquar sleeveless Dress! Features a luxurious silk jacquard floral silk. Fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Two bows at...

Presenting a beautiful red full-length sleeveless Bill Blass Couture gown. From the 1990s, this elegant and timeless column-style gown features an asymmetric neckline with gathered f...

A great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the bodice back. It has a straight skirt with a back vent and an attached belt. The dre...

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones". Motif continues to back where there is a blk satin bow. Straps cut wide to sit on the shoulders. 2 slash pockets in front seams. Size 6 USA.