1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

The breathtaking large-scale poppies floral garden print used on this 1930's semi-sheer silk chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has an elegant fr...

The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...

A sensational 1930's museum-quality treasure! With its metallic gold sparkle and breathtaking silhouette, this rare garment makes a memorable impression. The workmanship on the elega...

Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...

A very eye catching original Art Deco beaded and sequinned dress in extraordinary condition for its age. The exquisite angled 'bow tie' design is repeated all over the dress and the ...

HAROLD IMPORTERS c.1930’s Black Satin Crystal Pearl Button Up Box Pleated Dress Circa: 1930’s Label(s): Harold Importers Style: Pleated dress Color(s): Black Lined: No Unmarked Fab...

A breathtaking ivory white lace gown ensemble from the 1930's era of "Old Hollywood" glamour. At first glance, the attached nude silk under-slip gives the clever seductive illusion t...

This original 1930s ivory satin wedding dress is a very wearable and has well executed bias cut panels showing considerable pattern and cutting skills. The satin is a bright and shin...

A gorgeous Nat Cantor designer net-tulle gown from the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge sweetheart illusion with stylized short puff-slee...

Despite its modest silhouette and demure draping, this ladylike frock remains mischievous thanks to a lace illusion shoulder and side-ruching that cups the derrière. A keyhole back r...

As people braced for war in the late 1930s, fashion responded by shortening hemlines and replacing bias silhouettes with more severe, military-inspired cuts. A true “black sheep,” th...

A luxurious, floral print shimmer lamé dress from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive sleeveless ruched middle-panel design. The colorful floral garden pri...

A luxurious cobalt-blue shimmer lamé evening dress from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive sculpted plunge and low-backside. The gorgeous deco stripe patt...

This superlative couture beaded art-deco dress by The House of Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at ...

This classically gorgeous dress, dating back to the late 1930's, is made by the legendary House of Worth. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designe...

Undiminished by time, this early 1930's black beaded couture dress still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is fashioned in the highest quality black silk that h...

A breathtaking late 1930's custom-made plum purple silk crepe gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. There is so much detail, you can tell this masterpiece was created with love...

Superb vintage 1930s gold lame full-length dress with textured leaf and floral pattern. This is a very flattering piece due to the bias cut and has a beautiful shape including a v n...

1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4

Circa 1935 France Haute Couture Evening Dress Haute Couture Maggy Rouff in black satin and velvet from 1935. Jacket with round neck, collar and lapels of black velvet sleeves, puff s...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand side. It is fully lined.

A pretty vintage French navy dress from the 1930s. In a chiffon like fabric, the dress has a v neckline, cap sleeves , diagonal frills at the front, and frills at the back. It is ful...

This breathtaking 1930's ruby-red large scale floral print silk dressing gown has a timeless seduction that I find irresistible. The bodice has a flirty zip-down gathered plunge with...

A breathtaking 1930's custom-made champagne silk satin gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. There is so much detail, you can tell this masterpiece was created with love and ca...

Undiminished by time, this mid 1930's black lace couture gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is fashioned in the highest quality black floral patterned...

The breathtaking large-scale green black floral garden deco print used on this 1930's lace and silk-chiffon gown ensemble has a timeless allure that I find irresistible. The bodice i...

Circa 1938/1940 Paris France An Elsa Schiaparelli (attributed to) long black woolen coat embroidered by the Maison Lesage with large baroque volute patterns from the shoulders to th...

This bewitching 1930s black crepe bias cut evening gown with net bodice is in beautiful vintage condition and features some exquisite and unusual embellishment. The diagonal cut of t...

1930s cream silk charmeuse bias cut couture gown with ecru lace trim. This beautiful gown is beautifully hand made, the neckline is ecru re-embroidered alencon lace, perfectly cut an...

The breathtaking colorful floral garden deco print used on this 1930's silk satin gown ensemble has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice is a seductive low-cut plun...

An elegant 1930's custom made ivory silk-satin slip dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive low-cut sculpted plunge with detailed rosette appliques. T...

Circa 1933/1934 ​Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...

The breathtaking orange and yellow floral garden deco print used on this 1930's semi-sheer textured silk chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The gorgeous bod...

1930S Mushroom Brown & Lime Green Silk Velvet Bias Cut Batwing Bishop Sleeve Backless Gown

Unique evening slip dresses from the 1930's era are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. couture garment is a showstopper. Garfinckel was a prominent department sto...

Circa 1930/1935 France Summer dress in black muslin printed with large yellow and white polka dots from the 1930s. Straight and fluid dress with integrated shawl covering the should...

CIrca 1930/1950 France Amazing evening dress in black Lurex plush, probably unidentified French Haute Couture dating back to the 1930s / 1950s. Possibly Worth. Rare and enigmatic bl...

1930s burgundy velvet bias cut open puff sleeve maxi dress. Hand made, this beautiful velvet dress is perfect for any special occasion. Shaped and fitted bodice with an empire waist....

Amazing and rare 1930s neon green hand crochet bias cut gown! I've seen a lot of 1930s dresses, but never in this incredible color! Most likely used as a dress for a black and white ...

Velvety liquid chocolate slinks down the body in asymmetrical bias cut gorgeousness. Evocative of 1990s Calvin Klein and obviously where John Galliano took his inspiration. The early...

The beautiful bias cut to this gown allows it to go from a double 0 up to a size 4 1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.

A gorgeous Bradley of London floral print silk-chiffon gown dating back to the late 1930's. Bradley had its own in-house fashion designers and tailoring departments with a workforce ...

Beautiful 30s white flower print lightweight cotton voile bias cut sleeveless maxi dress! Features a stark white background with bouquets of flowers in vibrant colors of pink, yellow...

1930's Burgundy Velvet Dress with Rabbit Fur Trimmed Sleeves Shoulders: 17" Armpit to armpit: 14" Bust: 16" Waist: 15" Hip: 19.5" Length - Front (neck opening tp hem): 45.5" ...

There are lots of lovely 1930's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one that sets my heart a flutter! This is a simply beautiful 1930's butterscotch colore...

Circa 1935 France Rare long collector's evening dress, French Haute Couture by Nicole Groult, famous sister of Paul Poiret and dating from the 1935s. Sleeveless dress in carmine red...

An extraordinary black silk 1930s dress completely covered in rows of fringe. It has long sleeves and a rounded front and back yoke which extends over the shoulders and tops of the ...

ELSA SCHIAPARELLI c.1930's Magenta Purple Smocked Braided Trim Belted Dress - Early Label Circa: 1930's Label(s): Schiaparelli 4 Rue de la Paix Designer: Elsa Schiaparelli Style: Smo...

Dignified and statuesque, this gown combines the modesty and rigor of a kimono with the body conscious glamour of the 1930s. The high cut asymmetrical bodice and inset obi waist deta...

Circa 1930 France and Italy Long dress with gold velvet print attributed to Maria Monacci Gallenga. Famous patterns block printed on the velvet inspired by the Italian Renaissance...

1930s ivory crepe de Chine Applique night gown or dress. Beautiful silk gown has shirred cased elastic straps, a gathered empire bust and long semi full skirt. The bust is gathered a...

What at first glance seems like a monastic service uniform is actually so much more, thanks to diamond shape waist insets that create Art Deco angles on close inspection. The flared ...

Jay Thorpe, an exclusive store located in New York, offered custom made clothing from French and in-house designers. The store was on an equal footing with Henri Bendel and Hattie Ca...

A luxurious "Registered Designer with the Fashion Originators Guild" metallic gold shimmer lamé gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has a sculpted plunge with se...

A stunning crisp-white eyelet cutwork organza gown from the late 1930's "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. So Ginger Rodgers! I have never seen such a romantic bodice; thin-strap fitted...

You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...

Summer Collection 1939 Paris France A Fancy or Masquerade historical Court dress in the taste of Louis XIII french style. Mantle-dress and skirt in emerald green satin and carmin a...