1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

This sensational 1970s silk couture skirt and cape ensemble with multicoloured check design is of superb quality and in excellent vintage condition with a contemporary high fashion a...

A glamorous gown from the 1970s by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a stunning colour clash of bright pink and deep purple,this gown is a real head turner. It has a halter neck ,a...

One of the most cryptic designers of the 20th century, Tarquin Ebker was a disciple of Charles James and designed for Hattie Carnegie in the mid-century. Few of his early pieces exis...

This is a lovely vintage Lillie Rubin black tulle dress with sparkling gold dots. This magical late 1970's dress has an under layer of black and g...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s OSCAR DE LA RENTA pale blue knit crochet dress! Fantastic fit, with so much attention to detail. Crochet detail above the bust, on the straps, and at the hem. ...

Pretty 1970s orange, pink and purple slinky jersey wrap dress with attached neck scarf ! Features vibrant colors with an Aztec like print throughout. Colorful rhinestone buttons at e...

Circa 1976/1978 France Beautiful evening dress Pierre Cardin Haute Couture in black silk jersey dating from the late 1970s. Crew neck dress in stretchy black silk jersey, with long bat sleeves...

A fun long vintage dress by Pret a Porter . In a caramel coloured cotton, the dress has a button through front, with lace detail and a frill at th...

Glamorous vintage Cote d'Azur resort wear by Laurent Servet. The ankle length dress is a bright red featuring a striking floral pattern of white, navy, green and yellow poppies. It...

Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem. Hidden zipper up the side...

This sensational 1970s lamé paisley print maxi dress in gold, red, lilac and green is labelled Michael Modelle and is in excellent vintage condition. It has...

Absolutely breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wrap style maxi evening dress from the 1970s. Black velvet with a lovely silk taffeta textured, pleated ruffle trim at the neckline, cuffs and hem. Black silk belt ties at the waist that can be styled as you wish, in a knot or bow. This is a beautiful, timeless investment piece. Perfect for anything from a fall/winter wedding...

A pretty vintage gown by Laura Lee. In blue and white with smocking detail , the dress has a wonderful print , and is fully lined. Bust 37'', length 47''

Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...

A great vintage gown by Quad. The body of the dress is in green velvet with a low scoop neck, and short sleeves. The rest of the sleeves are white lace with 2 popper cuffs. The dr...

This is a really well made 1970s navy embroidered maxi dress by Brenner Couture. It's a smart shirt-waister style with a crossover V neck with two butt...

This spectacular vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro evening dress features a boned bustier draped bodice. It closes with the original back zipper. There are delicate shoulders straps attache...

Fall-Winter 1979 Collection France Beautiful long evening dress with black bangs embroidered with ethnic motifs by Louis Féraud Haute Couture, bolduc S38 from the 1979 Collection. Sleeveless straight dress, black silk crepe bottom with fine passementerie bangs arranged in cascade.  Large boat neckline, embroidered with white glass beads, blue tubular pearls and rhinestone cabochons. Spectacular ethnic motifs, with geometry of triangles, spirals and dotted boxes. Embroidered belt in coordinated. Embroidery by Elie Jacline for the House of Feraud. Rare missing beads especially in the bottom, otherwise no defect. Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent size 36 France. Height 148 cm, shoulders 38 cm, chest 85 cm, waist 68 cm, hips 90 cm. References: Model presented in "Louis Féraud", Vilo edition, Paris 1985. L'officiel, n°658, December 1979, page 25.

1970s Yuki couture asymmetrical dress in cream silk/jersey. Draped in a Grecian style, this dress is really special and would be perfect for any occasion. This is a piece from his ma...

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...

A great dress for the party season from Lilli Diamond of California.. The dress is in a soft grey/silver colour with a tie at the neck and elastic at the wrists. The skirt has decor...

This elegant vintage 1970s Susan Small maxi dress in a cobalt blue silk and linen mix is of superb quality and features some exquisite embellishment on the bodice, neckline and arms....

1970s BILL TICE pale yellow + white long sleeve cotton maxi dress ! Features all over eyelets with ties at center neck. POCKETS at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back wi...

A fun vintage velvet dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is 1940s style. with short sleaves and a self fabric belt. It has two pockets at the front and ...

A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from...

Amazing late 70s JANICE WAINWRIGHT raspberry pink long dolman sleeve wool felt midi dress ! Fabric covered buttons at left shoulder, and hidden zipper up the side. Pockets at each si...

Amazing early 1970s RHONA ROY of England abstract print maxi dress ! Warm colors of purple, tan and brown throughout. In great condition Approximately Size ...

This fun vintage Larry Aldrich maxi dress is from the late 1960's or early 1970's and it is in a gorgeous paisley print in shades of blue, yellow...

A feminine silk dress in a blue, pink, yellow and black flower pattern from notable American designer Holly Harp. It has a V neckline front and back with 5 ruffles draping horizonta...

Incredibly beautiful and ultra rare Molyneux haute couture gown dating back to the late 1970's. The history behind this Parisian label is a rich one. After a period working for the British fashion designer Lucile, Molyneux opened his fashion house in Paris and became known for his "never too rich or too thin" idle slim "refined at the edge of outrageous" look, frowning on superfluous decoration. He firmly believed in simplicity; subtle in color and perfect in cut. Molyneux dressed the likes of Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Leighton, and Vivien Leigh. His followers included Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain. This seductive black crepe and semi-sheer floral silk gown...

Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...

Rose Taft Couture Fashions royal blue chiffon rhinestone sunburst evening gown from the 1970s. Fitted bodice gown with spaghetti straps has a 1940s f...

The traditional dress of Japan, kimonos are beloved worldwide for their beauty, rich history, and distinctive silhouette. Constructed from silk or other fine fabrics, kimonos often s...

Amazing 1970s Moroccan print long sleeve purple maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of orange, fuchsia, green yellow, pink and blue throughout. Royal ve...

Vibrant and rare-to-find bright orange André Courrèges dress dating back to the early 1970's. Courreges launched his Space-Age collection in 1964. The ...

Mursan, New York-Paris hand painted silk chiffon satin bias cut gown from the 1970s. Satin bandeau bodice with spaghetti straps, floating painted chiffon panels front and back are op...

Circa 1970 France Long party dress made of gold Lurex and green fluorescent Lurex knitwear and dating from the 1970s. Tight dress with boat neckline and ...

Black gown. Longsleeve. Front slit. Removable flower on front. Gold detailing. Polyester *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (i...

This colourful 1970s Carven haute couture maxi dress has a high rounded neckline with short shoulder straps and flows down into a sophisticated A-...

A documented and very fine embellished Azzaro evening dress from the early 1970s. It features the House's signature embellished bodice with a V neck and empire waistline, constructed...

This vibrant 1970s white printed jersey two piece with leather trim detail is by Ann Buck, a designer notable for her work in combining these two fabrics with...

A silk blend sheath dress in a gorgeous shade pink from Halston. It has a soft V neckline, dolman sleeves with a self covered button at the wrists, and side seam pockets. The dress ...

A great dress for Summer, by Angelo Tarlazzi, Paris. The dress is in an animal print with metallic embellishment. It has a halter neck, side zip opening and 18'' slit on one side.

Crack open a 1970s - era Vogue or Harper’s and you’ll surely see a fashion spread featuring garments by American designer Mollie Parnis. A pantsuit version of this ensemble appears i...

A stunning vintage dress by Gina Fratini for Paula Lee. In a pink and white check with central back zip and frill over the arms, its a real he...

Voluptuous Runway dress, floor length in black silk velvet, V-neck in grosgrain with small collar, Long sleeves. slit opening in the back. with fish tail shaped draping from knee t...

Circa 1970-1980 USA or England Iconic Open This End Screen Print cotton dress by Andy Warhol (1928-1987) dating from the first reeditions of the 1970s. As in the original 1962 paper work, the blood-red paint smudges and defects are clearly visible.  The printed cotton bias on the neck and sleeves is also true to the original paper one. The background is a cheap unbleached cotton. Trace of a label cut on the collar, this could be a Mr Feedom (?) manufacture in England circa 1971. All seams are machine sewn. Exceptionally good condition. Probably never worn. A rare collector's item. Dimensions: Equivalent size 38 France. Height 103 cm, range sleeve to sleeve 83 cm, chest 90-95 cm, waist 87-90 cm, hips 95-100 cm. Amplitude bottom of dress 130 cm Open This End, part of a small series depicting shipping and handling labels, is one of the earliest paintings in which Warhol used screen...

Bright colors, and the floral print were staple design elements in poplar 1970s fashion popularized by the rise of countercultural movements notably the hippies. The use of light weight fabrics to form wide silhouettes revived the aesthetic dress attributes from which the 70s hippie...

Circa 1970-1975 France A Chasuble Tunic dress inspired by trapezium in black wool twill jersey by André Courrèges. Sleeveless and backless retained by two thick straps...

Rare early 80s JAMES GALANOS Couture peach / light pink salmon silk chiffon cut-out dress ! An insane amount of work went into the construction of this beauty. Tailored bodice with hidden zipper up the back. Sheer cut-out panels look fantastic with movement. Gold seashell buttons at each sleeve cuff...

A beautiful black silk dress from Halston. It has a plunging neckline, cape sleeves and wraps at the front waist. The skirt portion is straight gathering onto a waistband which hooks...

Amazing and rare 1970s RICKY RICHARDS 1970s Asian warriors novelty print chiffon boho maxi dress! Features an awesome allover print of Asian warriors and...

Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold, circa 1970s. This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and e...

A fabulous orange linen dress covered in 100s of small gold metal studs from B. H. Wragge, the label is dated 1970. It is a simple sleeveless A line dress with a small stand up colla...

This arresting late 1970s maxi skirt ensemble in contrasting violet and emerald green is labelled by Lydia Martin and is made of the same fabric and desig...

A beautiful 100% silk evening dress, with attached silk 'coat' by the important Japanese Fashion Designer. Abstracted floral/sea pattern in white black pinks and blue. Sash (56" lo...

Long sleeve maxi dress. Removeable belt. Rear zipper closure. Silk. Made in Italy. *Condition: great vintage condition. A couple visible flaws ( as pictured ) Measurements Taken L...

Floaty summer dress from iconic British designer Ossie Clark, for his Radley line. This early to mid 1970’s piece features a pretty floral print in two layers of navy chiffon in a red, sky blue, green & white floral print by his wife and business partner Ceila Birtwell. Fitted around the bust, with a flattering empire line tie fastening and three covered buttons at the back in the same fabric. It would make a fantastic choice for a wedding or summer party and is in truly superb vintage condition with no issues. Best for a size extra small to small - our model is a size UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and this has room in the bust. Ossie Clark was a highly influential British fashion designer in the 1960s -1970s. In 1965 he graduated from the Royal College of Art with a first class degree and immediately began selling his work in exclusive London boutiques including Alice Pollock’s Quorum. Here he created a collection with textile designer Celia Birtwell which was one of the most famous collaborations in fashion history. Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label. Today, his distinctive dresses are highly sought after and admired by celebrities such as Kate Moss, Emma Watson...