North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta One shoulder Dress- Size 10 RUNWAY Pre-Fall 2009. This was look 31 in the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2009 Fashion Sho...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

1960s vintage pink ribbon floral applique on net cocktail dress with pink mink cuffs. Gorgeous dress for any special occasion. Scoop neck dress has 3/4 length sleeves with wide pink ...

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Beaded & Embroidered Dress 2009 Collection Size label missing, approx. size 6 ( please check our measurements ) Black tulle embellished with white a...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress with draped hip detail, separate cummerbund belted waist, short sleeved drop shoulde...

This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a black silk chiffon and features a beaded bust with straps. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition, there a few miss...

1960S GEOFFREY BEENE Coral Silk Mod Sheath Dress

This vintage 1930's gown is composed of a bias cut aqua silk crepe. Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage condition, ...

Beautiful vintage Mollie Parnis silk floral gown! Beautiful floral print, mixed with foliage. Full sleeves at shoulders, with a fitted cuff that ...

Awesome 1960s cotton shift dress! Vibrant yellow, with green and pink paisley print throughout. Wonderful 'shift' shape, that flatters every shape and size! Fully lined in lightweigh...

Around 1970 when Bill Blass introduced his eponymous brand after becoming a leading couture fashion designer among New York City society, he created this sleek tuxedo-like ecru-satin...

Torso Creations Black 2-Piece Fishnet & Silk Taffeta Tiered Flamenco Skirt & Top: Burlesque-inspired black fishnet cropped top is trimmed in fringe wit...

Absolutely breathtaking vintage PATRICIA RHODES three piece couture ensemble! Features a flattering boned pleated corset, adorned with four dangling crystals at each side of the waist--two in the front and two in back. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Dramatic draped long bustle skirt features a small lace...

Beautifully constructed, this simple silk Helen Rose from the 1950's is the most classic LBD. The U neckline is balanced by the elbow length sleeves and seams down the sides of the b...

Deep brown, ankle-length, wool dress with plunging deep V neckline and long sleeves designed by Rudi Gernreich dating to the 1960's. Labeled a size 8 however this best fits a US 2 to...

Bob Mackie - Timeless and elegant best describes this black velvet evening gown with nude and black lace inlay. Beautifully constructed and aged as gracefully as the design. This gown is formfitting with long sleeves and a back zipper for a secure fit. The lace design is unique in that it appears to have a high gloss wet look and is embellished with black crystals throughout. The finishing touch is a large crystal broach...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

Amazing vintage 90s STEVE STOLMAN black and neon green sequined long sleeve velvet bodycon dress! Slimming lines, with a soft lightweight cotton vel...

An Uber chic cocktail dress design by J. Mendel Paris. The dress is all silk in the most lovely color of a deep port wine. The short dress has so many highlights going for it. From t...

Chic is the only way to describe this dress. Designed by design duo legends KaufmanFranco, the fabric is entirely covered in sequence in a modern art ombré coloration that looks like...

Wonderful early 1970s PETER STEVENS Irish linen khaki embroidered short sleeve shirt dress ! Features embroidered flowers in cobalt blue, turquoise, green, yellow, brown, and grey. B...

Stephen Burrows, an African American designer created this beautiful aqua blue jersey dress with his signature red zig zag stitching and lettuce edge hem in the 1970's for his linger...

1960s Malcolm Starr Gown in Green, Pink, gold and blue print sleeveless gown. Perfect for wedding or cocktail event . Waist is encrusted with multi color jeweled. Bust: 34” / waist ...

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...

Sexy 90s does 50s vintage ELETRA CASADEI metallic bronze / copper bodycon convertible strap wiggle dress! Dress can be worn with attached adjustable bla...

1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown. Pink, green, and blue sequins and silver glass beads embellish the silk organza bodice, which has slightly puffed sleeves and low sco...

Chic 1960s light heather grey sleeveless wool shift dress! Features a tailored silhouette, with a belted back. Full metal zipper. Up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great with bo...

Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...

Torso Creations Black Stretch Matte Satin Strapless Fishtail Gown w Back Tie: A fabulous 1950s-inspired silhouette, body-conscious with a dramatic fishtail train hemline and a larg...

Elegant Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress made for Saks Fifth Ave. Simple sheath shape with puffy sleeves and tight ruffled collar, all sequined with a fol...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s ALFRED SHAHEEN goldm etallic jersey Cheongsam dress and cardigan ensemble! Classic Cheongsam silhouette, with gold knotted buttons at neck. Hidden metal zipper...

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...

Elegant and rare early 2000s BILL BLASS by MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT black and white lace cocktail dress. This is an extra special piece, as Michael Voll...

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...

Creating beautiful clothes that channel a certain fantastic dreaminess has long been Rodarte’s calling card. Rodarte’s designs are held in permanent collections at world-class museums including The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Founded by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy in 2005, Rodarte has been worn by many celebrities and icons including the likes of Tilda Swinton, Rihanna, and Rooney Mara. The sisters notably designed several costumes for the Oscar-winning film Black Swan, and have won many prestigious awards including the Swiss Textiles Award, a CFDA, and a Domani Fashion Award. True to their typical whimsical fashion, the Mulleavy sisters cited migrating birds as the inspiration for their avian and disco-themed 2015 Fall/Winter collection, which featured an array of “hedonistic glam” dresses. As seen as look number 24 on that season’s runway and in the featured images taken by British fashion photographer Tim Walker, this dainty, fairytale-esque dress is a feat of craftsmanship and imagination. Done in lace, net, and marabou feather trim, the dress features several risqué elements and is embellished with hand appliqued beads and sequins. The sheer lace sleeves, hem of the skirt, and half of the neckline and bodice are trimmed in crème marabou feathers, offering a nice contrast of texture while lending the dress a dramatic sophistication. Alternating sides of the plunging V neckline and the asymmetric skirt are adorned with rows of small silver and clear beads, giving this fitted dress a regal feel. The bodice is done half in white lace and half in sheer lavender lace...

This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The dress has an overlay of tulle with silk embroidery and rhinestones. The tulle skirt is...

Sensational vintage GEOFFREY BEENE brown, gray, taupe, black and silver burnt out silk velvet long sleeve dress! Features and allover animal like print in brown and black. Scalloped ...

Here's a sophisticated evening gown from Galanos, likely created in the late 70s or early 1980s. Made from what we believe is silk velvet (no content tag), this piece features a scu...

Awesome 50 KERRYBROOKE red, white and blue plaid fit n'flare shirt dress! When I first discovered this dress, I thought the back was the front, until I saw the actual front. Cotton b...

Chic 1970s VICTOR COSTA flower printed cold shoulder boho rayon dress ! Features an ivory backdrop with burnt orange and blue flowers printed throughout. Matching detachable belt can...