American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A stunning 1990s Michael Casey Couture 2-piece Art Deco-inspired evening ensemble in glorious peacock colors: Spatter-flocked silk velvet gown with low-cut halter neckline and center bodice diamond-shaped beaded medallion and streamers. Matching evening jacket features a generously cut Dolman sleeve and blouson back with decadent iridescent chevron patterned bugle bead lamp...

This vintage dress is from the 1980's and it would be perfect for a special evening event! The dress has a one shoulder black velvet bodice with pretty cut out leaves, and a pretty hot pink taffeta skirt. The dress closes with a metal side zipper and a hook and eye and comes with a matching black velvet belt. Labeled a size 6, and we estimate the size to fit a 4/6. Please use the measurements as a guide for the best fit! Eugene Alexander...

A beautiful turquoise jersey dress from Norma Kamali's Omo collection. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, hip pockets and the skirt narrows towards the hem. It has a matching side ...

90s Arnold Scaasi black ruffle off shoulder cocktail tulle flare dress with printed daisies. Size: SM-Med Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 28 inches/Hip: 39 i...

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...

This incredible vintage green dress was designed by the incomparable Arnold Scaasi. This stunning evening gown is strapless with a gorgeous uniquely cut bodice and a trumpet skirt that has alternating rows of velvet and satin. The dress is fully lined, with a boned bodice, and zips up the back and we estimate it to be a modern day size 2/4. We can't think of a more perfect holiday formal evening gown! Please use the measurements as a guide. We recommend that our clients take a dress they currently own that fits them well, lay it on a flat surface and measure the bust, waist and hips by doubling the flat measurement. We measure busts from underarm to underarm. Take into account the lining and any boning found. People often ask us why we don't give exact size numbers, and that is because sizes vary so greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. So you may think you wear one size in one designer, but in another you where a smaller or larger size. That's why, with vintage, it is always best to use the measurements provided. BUST: 34" WAIST: 24" HIPS: 36" LENGTH from under arm: 51" Arnold Scaasi apprenticed at the House of Paquin and then moved to New York City where he worked with the great designer Charles James. Scaasi was known for his impeccably tailored suits and incredibly glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses trimmed with embellishments like feathers, fur, sequins, and embroidery. He created gowns for countless celebrity clients including first ladies Mamie Eisenhower, Laura Bush, Barbara Bush...

This is a wonderful vintage 1950's dress that is so beautifully made! The dress is black velvet with panels of gathered taffeta and pellon lining. There is a built in full taffeta un...

Breathtaking and incredibly chic Rudolf couture designer golden peach party dress dating back to the mid 1950's. The company, started by Max Cory Rudolf, was an upscale boutique in New York City that catered to very prestigious and wealthy clientele. Rudolf was the first person to bring Hubert de Givenchy to America and Givenchy even did a line of dresses for Rudolf. His specialty was creating evening and cocktail dresses very much in the tradition of movie-star glamour. This metallic lace beauty is a wonderful example of his genius. Just look at the detailed fabric! The bodice is a flattering scalloped shelf...

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags * STUNNING * Size: 2 * Two Side Pockets * Metallic Gold & Black Flower Print * Cap Sleeves & Square Neck * Fully Lined * Center Back Zipper ...

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags * STUNNING * Size: 4 * Two Side Pockets * Metallic Gold & Black Flower Print * Cap Sleeves & Square Neck * Fully Lined * Center Back Zipper ...

1964 Sarmi red silk chiffon Fortuny-style pleated Empire waist evening gown with constructed and boned bodice, trimmed with a red satin bow and white mink fur. Zippered back with hoo...

Custom-designed Edwardian-styled Pre-Raphaelite kaftan with corset-laced ribbon side closures, vintage crochet bodice and ecru net kaftan sleeves.

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep persimmon silk satin: Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, mad...

Custom-made black peek-a-boo gown: Flared skirt with train is constructed of pointe d'esprit silk tulle with rows of narrow silk ruffles. Bodice is constructed of braided and macram...

Brown jersey knit dress by Bill Blass. Drop waist and balloon sleeves. Details Unlined Back zip and hook closure Side pockets Label: Bill Blass Marked Size: 8 Estimated Si...

1970's Donald Brooks boutique blush pink jersey gown with pearl and beads decorating the halter neck. In excellent condition with some scattered...

Here's your chance to own a piece of classic Hollywood design! An iconic 1940s Adrian Original dress: The man who made Joan Crawford's shoulders famous designed this stunning silk ...

Red Carpet sophistication 1990s JACKIE ROGERS black and white one shoulder beaded color blocked silk evening dress! Features a flattering form fitting bodice with a tailored body, an...

What a chic 1950s little black dress! Cut out neckline with large bow. Nipped in the waistline with slightly A line skirt with inverted pleats. Origi...

Vintage 1970s white cotton floral v neck maxi summer dress. Size 2-4 Small

In this gorgeous Arnold Scaasi designer dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. Arnold Scaas...

Scaasi Black & Multi Square Print Shift Dress with Paillettes - 8 - 1960's. This gorgeous piece is completely reflective of the 60's and the "mod" look. This short sleeve dress featu...

Vicky Tiel Black Jersey Cocktail Dress w/ Beading Around the Neck & Wrists - 6. This gorgeous dress is in excellent condition. It features a lovely black silk jersey, beading aroun...

Vintage from the 1960s Hand Done Chantilly Lace Partially Lined in Brown Back Metal Zip, Hook and Button Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: Small-Medium Color: Bla...

Michael Kors Grey jersey gown w/ silver hardware neck/collar-Sz 8-NWT Retail $3,900 This beautiful jersey gown crosses in the front and has a very low and sexy back. It is super ch...

Woven plaid coat dress by Oscar de la Renta Boutique from the 1960s! Black fabric trim and long sleeves. Details Partially Lined Front and Back Zip Closure Circa: 1970s Labe...

Black wool crepe dress with a round neck and fitted bodice. The skirt is embellished by four all around satin strips which form into fixed bows at the side. Closure is by way of a co...

A gorgeous 1960s Roger Milot for Fred Perlberg autumnal lame paisley cocktail dress with wide ruffled hem and cuffs. Matching belt.

Bill Black Chic black wool & satin strapless cocktail dress The classic evening dress is designed with wool & satin stripes. The wide satin stripe panels are on a diagonal slant ...

Geoffrey Beene 1980's Vintage Black & Silver Long Sleeve Dress - 8. This dress has a tinsel-like neckline, lace body with glitter star designs...

A fantastic 1950s Mr. Blackwell 2-piece cocktail dress and vest. Black silk crepe spaghetti strap sheath with an incredible and finely wrought beaded and embroidered crest in metall...

Stunning silk chiffon maxi dress with split batwing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Detail...

Bill Blass simple long-sleeve sheath in lightweight camel silk woven with metallic gold thread in a diamond pattern. Bound horizontal fake slash pockets and round neckline with snap....

Amazing and completely convertible! This ink blue flapper dress can be worn with or without the 3/4 length sleeves. The sleeveless dress is done in a medium weight crepe fabric that ...

Charles James magenta taffeta faille cocktail dress with intricate tuck and drape at bodice and faux "apron" panel concealing deep unpressed pleats. Unlabelled.

White satin and ivory taffeta "Lampshade" gown by Charles James with custom bugle beaded decoration. Oversized boned and crinolined flounce. The armature underneath allows the aerod...

A beautiful James Galanos 1950s column gown with silk satin skirt and "petal" layered crimson velvet pieces, each meticulously beaded around the edge with heavy jet black beading. H...

This incredible Galanos gown from 1965 is featured in the Galanos Retrospective book. The strapless bodice is heavily beaded and stoned with gold, red, green and clear stones and bea...

This is a funky evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is fully sequined and beaded on a sheer black fabric and has multi-colored arrows pointing upward from the high low hem. At the hem t...

Stunning navy and white delicate sheer silk maxi dress by Ruben Panis with an all over flower and polka dot print. This dress features a massive sweep with yards of silk fabric. It h...

Vintage Oscar De la renta Black & Gold Lace Sequin Gown - Circa 90's. Gown is a size 8. Measurements are as follows: Bust 34" Hips 36" Sleeve length 24" Length 59" Garment is i...

A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with a square neckline, 3/4 fitted sleeves, deep V back, a gat...

Vintage Bill Blass Lace Dress with Very Large Silk Bow

Geoffrey Beene "Boutique" Black cocktail gown has a centered front slit measuring 23 1/". The bodice has a flesh-colored lining giving the appearance of pure sheerness. The centered front invisiable zipper can be worn high-neck, or opened deep. The zipper measures 22", collar is 1 1/2" in height, neck-to-shoulder is 4 1/2". The over-dramantic sheer sleeves...

A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...

80s Michael Casey pouf cocktail dress of gorgeous ivory crinkled silk. Lots of ruched fabric in the pouf skirt and cap sleeves! Size 8

A beautiful and feminine James Galanos evening gown in beautiful black silk chiffon and satin with demure yet sexy sheer panels at decolletage, balloon sleeves and skirt...but with u...

A wonderful60s Luis Estévez chiffon cocktail dress with voluminous sheer chiffon sleeves caught up at the cuff with rhinestones! Double layered chiffon over an underskirt flutters a...

1940s Adrian black and white color-block rayon crepe gown with capelet back, slash detail and geometric sequin blocking. An incredible piece from the legendary designer of screen an...