1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 'Praying Mantis' empire down in green silk (100%) with a round neck and is sleeveless. This collector piece is from the SS 2010 Platos Atlantis collection. Flares f...

Bob Mackie for Elizabeth Arden- Vintage Black Silk Evening gown with puff sleeves and gold beaded tassels 1990. Red version of this gown pictured - The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ...

Absence of vulgarity was central to Chanel’s definition of luxury, a view formed during her impoverished early life. Born in 1883 in Saumur, France, as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, she was just 12 years old when her mother died and her itinerant father put her in a home for orphaned girls run by a local convent. She learned to sew and, upon moving to Moulins six years later, became a seamstress. She also sang in nightclubs, earning the sobriquet “Coco,” an allusion to a popular song of the time. Beautiful, one of a kind vintage silk dress and jacket for everyday ware as a coktail dress...

This is a black wool long sleeve dress w/ colorful cuff buttons and asymmetrical seams documented from the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2010 collection. We love this understated dre...

1990 ALAIA Blush Pink Rayon Jersey Bodycon Cocktail Dress With Cut Out Racer Back

This is a vintage Yucatan Bay 1980's Strapless Turquoise Leather Dress from the 1980's. This strapless leather dress has interesting top-stitching an...

Antik Batik women's vintage short dress. Powder pink color, 100% silk, applications sewn by hand 100% leather. V-neckline, elasticated waist belt, lined. 1...

Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The fabric itself is a masterpiece; high-...

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...

Valentino Miss V Green white pois Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 46

We love the playfulness of Victor Costa dresses! This late 1970's long blue maxi dress with white polka dots is no exception! It has pleated ruffles in...

60s Lace and Organza Kerchief Hem Dress. Lace bodice, organza kerchief skirt overlay in a light pink, over darker pink pencil skirt. Low scoop back, zips up b...