American Evening Dresses and Gowns

An exquisite late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Renaissance-Revival, burgundy velvet gown with flared cuffs and hem. Satin trim at cuffs and a thin satin tie waistband. zippered back. Wond...

Carolina Herrera Ivory Cotton/Linen and Silk Applique Gown - 6 This breathtaking gown is made of an Ivory Cotton Linen Gown has extraordinary silk ...

An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...

This vintage red velvet wiggle dress is such an iconic look, with the feeling of something Marilyn Monroe would have worn in the 1950s. Made in the late 1950s/early 1960s (pre-1963),...

Chic mid 60s BARON PETERS for Dorothy Stead of Georgetown long sleeve navy blue and white rayon crepe dress! Dorothy Stead was a high end boutique in Geor...

A gorgeous 1980s Pauline Trigere silk devore velvet cocktail dress with black ground and pastel florals. Zipper back, shoulder pads and black fox fur hem. Fu...

Amazing 90s does 70s bright orange beaded handkerchief hem crepe chiffon halter flamenco style maxi dress gown ! Features a plunging neckline with hundreds of hand-sewn beads in hot pink, yellow, green, turquoise beads...

This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk. Features a gathered satin hem detail, long sleeves, and a center back zipper closure. In excellent condition. Made in USA. **...

Sexy 1990s 90s black crepe rayon and rhinestone encrusted one shoulder cut-out Grecian evening gown! Very flattering, and super slimming! Feature...

Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay. Bl...

Awesome vintage SIRENA OF CALIFORNIA hot pink, orange, fuchsia, yellow, purple and navy blue boho maxi dress! Features a lace-up bodice that can adjust to fit an array of bust sizes....

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)

Beautiful vintage 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk sequined one shoulder dress! Features a black silk backdrop, with thousands of black hand-sewn sequins throughout. Layers of mesh...

Vintage 1980s Bill Blass Red and Black One Shoulder Sequin Gown sequin one gown with slit on the side. Sexy and Fun Vintage cocktail dress. B:...

Absolutely incredible RARE 70s MR. BLACKWELL black vintage full length dress! Nude Illusion bodice, with strategically hand-sewn sequins, to ...

Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero jacket ensemble! Full length dress fea...

Incredible vintage 1970s patriotic maxi dress! Turquoise blue base, with vibrant colors of red, white, blue and gold throughout. Peek-a-boo cut out above the bust, with a high neck. ...

Stunning late 1990s ANGEL SANCHEZ Couture navy blue silk strapless mermaid evening gown ! The perfect alternative to black, this shade of navy bl...

Modernist print shift dress by Adele Simpson with long sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimat...

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...

A feminine silk dress in a blue, pink, yellow and black flower pattern from notable American designer Holly Harp. It has a V neckline front and back with 5 ruffles draping horizonta...

A rare and likely one-of-a-kind couture piece by Vicky Tiel, this 1970s gown is a romantic masterwork in sheer floral silk chiffon. Designed with a ruched, off-the-shoulder neckline ...

Vintage 70s Oscar De La renta Creme silk ruffle jumpsuit with black silk pleats pants. Size: 4 Bust 34 inches/ Waist 27 inches/ Hip; 38 / Jumpsuit length 53 inches

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...

Torso Creations 2-Piece Apron-Front Sari Caftan w Mirrored and Embroidered Belt: Silk sari is ombre from mauve to silver gray. Deco-patterned lame fabric trim. Sari has open side sli...

Elegant Carolyne Roehm Strapless Burgundy Organza Gown with gathered bodice line which drapes into a pegged shape at hem. Patterned washed silk organza ...

Bob Mackie Cashmere Knit Gown of ribbed knit from the 1990's. Long gown with strong shoulders. A checkerboard bib effect on front with ribbed rasberry knit trim which frames the bib ...

Beautiful 1980s JUSTIN DAVID floral chiffon larger size flapper style dress! Features flowers in vibrant colors of blue, turquoise teal, purple, pink, green, tan and white throughout...

Rare early 1970s HOLLY’S HARP hand tie dye silk jersey boho wrap dress ! Features warm colors of blue, cream, burgundy and brown throughout. Wrap style dress that closes with hook-an...

Stunning 1970s bohemian styled dress! Features a white silk French lace vertically tiered bodice, with and amazing paisley screen printed blue cotton skirt. The fabric on this gem is...

Vibrant florals are one of Oscar de la Renta's signature house codes - this gown is appliquéd with an array of pansies along the tulle-trimmed neckline. Burgundy silk-blend crepe, be...

Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with silk belt. Size: 4 / small Measurement: Bust: 34 inches / Waist : 26 inches / dre...

Adorable 60s babydoll dress! Features an allover floral print in blue, green, pink, purple and white! Detachable tie belt at waist. Wonderful full poet s...

Vintage Geoffrey Beene gray wool shift dress with rhinestones on collar and sleeve. Dress has pockets. Silk lining need to be replaced. ( see images) ...

A beautiful 1950s Samuel Winston cocktail dress with full black taffeta skirt and exquisite bodice detailing in gold silk satin and ruched chiffon....

1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work

This Geoffrey Beene dress has a combination of black silk crepe, cream satin and black satin adding a little mystery to the dress. The bodice of silk crepe is loose in front, movin...

Beautiful 1970s NOLAN MILLER COUTURE chocolate brown silk chiffon long sleeve midi dress ! Miller, who was the famed designer for all the wardrobe on "Dynasty" in the 80s, started hi...

Very chic, jet-black, wool jersey strapless dress with internal corset and silk lining from James Galanos dating to the 1960's. Dress has very unique asymmetrical seaming and hemline...

Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a...

Such a beautiful early 1970s pink / rose colored hand crochet boho dress! Features a tie waist, so can fit an awesome array of sizes! Soft cotton and rayon crochet blend. Bell sleeves look fantastic on. Flower crochet...

This Elizabeth Mason Couture dress is fashioned from the finest silk jersey. This fabulous halter design is effortlessly chic and can be custom made in a variety of colors. Made in B...

Jet-black, jersey dress designed by Scott Barrie dating to the 1970's. Dress fits a size 4. Dress measures approximately 32" at bust, 13" at smallest point of shoulders and 15.5" alo...

Stylish vintage 90s black and white gingham cotton bodcon dress! Features a flattering allover gingham / checkered print. Zippered pocket at ea...

An elusive long sleeved cocktail dress for the lady who wishes to cover her arms but accentuate her legs. This abbreviated—almost mini—shift bridges the gap between covered and uncovered thanks to its short hemline, but balances the attention with the addition of a stylized leaf bandolier that criss crosses the bodice both front and back. Long sleeve shift dress with wide scooped neckline and black sequin criss-cross leaf trim at front and rear bodice. Lightly padded shoulders and 2” rear vent. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and eye; fully lined in black silk. fabric: pebbled wool crêpe, silk georgette, sequins noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 10” across shoulders: 15 ½” sleeve: 23” from shoulder (including 1” shoulder pad), 16” from underarm sleeve circumference: 13 ½” at upper arm, 8” at wrist bust: 38” waist: 36” hips: 41” length: 37 ½” from shoulder (including 1” shoulder pad); 28 ½” from underarm sweep: 38” hem: 2” label: Carolina Herrera Studio...

This black lace slip dress from Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection features delicate floral lace and a curve-hugging silhouette with a built-in bustier. Finished with thin s...

Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with a lace overlay. Great fit, with an amazing amount o...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

Chic 1970s VICTOR COSTA leopard animal print long bishop sleeve dress ! Fabric covered buttons up the front. Tailored bodice with a flattering and ...

Early 90s Beautiful Geoffrey Beene gold brown long sleeve gown with exposed back. Size: Small Bust: 36 inches can fit 38 inches/ Waist: 26 inches/ Hip: 38 inches/ Dress Length: 61 in...

Chic vintage 90s CAROLYNE ROEHM for NEIMAN MARCUS fuchsia / hot pink long sleeve virgin wool mini empire dress! Sits slightly off the shoulder that exposes just the right amount of arms and neck. Features a fitted bodice with a forgiving empire silhouette...

Pauline Trigère a prominent figure in putting American designers on the map. Like many of the acclaimed French couturiers, she was an expert at tailoring and had an eye for interest...

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...

Chic vintage 1970s BONWIT TELLER batik printed cotton shirt dress! Features warm tones of brown, terra-cotta, tan and ivory. Buttons up the entire front, and at each sleeve cuff. De...

Amazing 190s RARE HEPBURN handkerchief hem cold shoulder Asian themed black, red and white dress! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a forgiv...

Galanos, taupe tone, multilayered silk georgette, cocktail dress, having a halter cut sleeve, a soft ruffled neckline, and a bodice that is slightly blouson. Skirt is gathered with m...

Chic late 70s ADOLFO for SAKS FIFTH AVE black and royal blue rose print long sleeve santana knit dress ! Features a tailored black bodice with slight puff sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Roses in royal blue printed...

Sexy brand new with tags early 2000s BADGLEY MISCHKA black jersey and leather mini dress! Features a leather waistband, with a cut-out at center bust that reveals just the right amou...

This is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to ...

I. Magnin 1950's Vintage dress featured in a robins egg light blue with a faux moonstone jewel-embellished neckline, pintucked skirt, and a back zipper faste...