1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vibrant sunshine yellow flocked silk Mollie Parnis designer gown dating back to the early 1970's. Parnis belongs to the first generation of American designers known to the public by name rather than by affiliation to a department store. Her designs were regularly featured in fashion magazines like Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Vanity Fair. Several articles in LIFE highlighted her success, proclaiming that "When Mollie Parnis thinks a Design Will Sell, It Goes." This stunning gown is a perfect example of her genius. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; the highest quality yellow velvet flocked dotted semi-sheer silk chiffon all lined in a matching hue. The gorgeous feather trim adds the perfect amount of depth and texture. I love the chic asymmetric one-shoulder neckline. The draped column...

Beautiful 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS pink lurex evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn rose gold sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Keyhole ope...

Chic early 70s MOLLIE PARNIS leopard / cheetah print sequined midi dress! Features classic leopard print with hundreds of hand-sewn gold and silver sequins throughout. Perfect weight cotton fabric. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured vintage Paloma...

This vibrant 1970s Mollie Parnis linen maxi dress in canary yellow is in impeccable vintage condition and is of exceptional quality. The dress is a cl...

1960s 1970s Mollie Parnis Metallic Lurex Embroidered Net with Studded Sequins

Gorgeous floral printed maxi dress by Mollie Parnis. Full balloon sleeves and velvet empire waistband and bottom hem. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure and snap closure at w...

Mollie Parnis gold lurex and chiffon peasant dress from the 1970s. Elasticized neck and waistline, bishop sleeves, and open back. Optional matching belt for waist. Fits like a US 6. ...

Beautiful vintage MOLLIE PARNIS 1970s white linen maxi dress! Luxurious Irish linen that drapes the body perfectly! Empire waist is super flattering a...

Mollie Parnis green abstract paisley print silk maxi dress with wide satin belt at waist and long angel wing sleeves. In excellent condition - no size tag please see measurements. M...

This dress just screams 'fiesta' and would be perfect for an evening out in a tropical locale. The graphic floral print is on a lightweight cotton fabric with a patent leather and f...

Stunning 1970s design from Mollie Parnis made of black wool crepe with assymetrical V neckline and large silk shoulder bow and streamer flowing from empire waist. Long slender sleeve...

Incredible late 1960s 60s/ Early 70s Mollie Parnis chiffon dress! Features bell scarf sleeves, that are just the right amount of exaggerated! Chic oversized floral print. Fitted bodi...