20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

LOVE LALI Vintage Herve Leger Paris vintage body con dress Beautiful shade of pale green Criss Cross neckline straps with key hole detail Halter nec...

Off-White bustier evening ( or wedding) dress with furs on the waist. Boned. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Hook&eye on the furs in the middle back...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

Incredible, and rare 20s B. ALTMAN Haute Couture dress! Completely hand sewn, and hand embroidered/beaded. This beauty is nothing short of exceptional! Lightweight semi sheer cotton voile looks great alone, or with a slip under. Attached beaded 'necktie' at bodice. White seed beads in a gridlock pattern scattered throughout the dress, with colorful seed beads in floral designs intertwined. Honestly, this piece belongs in a museum, but is still totally wearable, with only one small repair to one sleeve, which is unnoticeable. The possibilities are endless with this exceptionally rare roaring 20s dress...

Ethereal bridal gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a wedding show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the intricate hand embroidery and fine fabrics are a treasure trove of couture needle art...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...

Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure. A perfect vintage wedding dress! DETAILS: Unlin...

Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

Circa 1980 France Amazing Baby Doll style set including a hoop dress, a Bermuda shorts and a bolero from the Couture designer house Andrée Vizir in Lyon and dating from the 1980s. From the wardrobe of Ms. Augier, owner of the Negresco...

Circa 1930/1940 France An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with fruit in shades of pink, orange and brown dating fro...

1990s Gianfranco Ferre ecru French lace and horsehair braid structured strapless gown with bodice peek-a-boo sections formed by serpentine braid work. Overlay lace wrap front with h...

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

Beautiful Giorgio Armani Strapless white and silver lace gown with iridescent beads. Lace has beautiful silver grey embroidery. Perfect for wedding or...

This vintage wedding gown is fabricated from layers of white lace featuring scalloped edges and satin. The scalloped neckline is adorned with seq...

Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress with corseted bodice, cap sleeves, trained skirt and silk lining. c. 1960s

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...

Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was made with expert devotion. The boned sweetheart plunge bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a unique asymmetric one-shoulder draped train. As pictured, there are a few different ways you can style the sash. Sparkling white glass-beads and sequins, in a gorgeous vine motif, cascade down the front. I love the hourglass nipped-waist which flows into a beautiful full sweep. Truly, this gown would have taken days to finish. A pure work of art and a study in dressmaking technique which reminds me of the famous Jean Desses. Breathtaking and timeless; I totally imagine this gliding down the red carpet! Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Total Length: 57 inches This vintage Saks Fifth Avenue designer gown...

Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...

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

Extremely elegant, evening gown designed by Cecil Beaton. This new/old stock gown retains its original tag from the famous "28 Shop" in Chicago's flagship Marshall Field store. It re...

1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress

1960s Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Dress w/ Beaded Applique.

Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. Thi...

This enchanting 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delightfully feminine and in absolutely beautiful condition for a piece of this era. The dress has a scoop neck at both front and reverse , and features cape style sleeves with scalloped edge which float pretty over the upper arms. The peach toned silk chiffon overlay is printed with a floral design in soft blues, reds and ochre. It is fashioned with a dropped waistline atop of a full skirt falling to the ankles in soft folds with an ethereal, bohemian aesthetic. A slip in pale blue silk is sewn into the dress and shows through to complement the delicate shades of the print. Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left. This exquisite piece is unlabelled although of obvious quality, and would make a wonderful choice of occasion wear. A petite dress...

Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...

Beige sleeveless cocktail dress with 3 colors rhinestone. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back + hook& eye Size L Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco...

Own a major slice of celebrity and film history. Madonna wore this extraordinary ivory beaded couture gown for her portrayal of Eva Perón in the unforgettable 1996 film "Evita". Madonna campaigned to play the role of Evita and used her popstar status to acquire it. Many other actresses were considered to play the role such as Elaine Paige, Liza Minnelli, Cher and Meryl Streep. The film was a huge success for Madonna, who up until this time had not fared well in her acting exploits. Madonna even won a Best Actress Golden Globe Award for her performance as the First Lady of Argentina. Madonna wears this gorgeous gown in the scenes at the Inaugural Ball as she dances and movingly sings the song, "High Flying, Adored." The fabric itself is a masterpiece; high quality silk satin that has been heavily adorned with hand set red jewels, pearls, rhinestones and glass beads. I love the chic cut-out neckline which rests on the collarbone and scoops low in the back. The gown flows into an hourglass nipped waist where it breaks into a unique zig-zag design. The piece work to create the skirting in particular is extraordinary. The yard and yards of luxurious silk satin personify the feminine ideal in clothing. We photographed the garment with and without a petticoat so you can see the true fullness. Not only was this gown an iconic look for the character but Madonna was also featured in the October 1996 issue of Vogue magazine wearing this gown. The gown was originally made for the actress Carol Lawrence and then worn by actress Daryl Hannah while accompanying John F. Kennedy, Jr. to meet the Queen of England. We were thrilled to find a picture of this meeting as well. With Madonna worn garments fetching extremely high prices at auction (her 'Desperately Seeking Susan...

A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem. It has a side zip and ...

Beautiful Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Japanese Postage card print Shift, Cocktail dress ! Crafted in a stretchy red satin material with a concealed zip up back to ensure a Perfect fit. ...

Gorgeous vintage 70s EMMA DOMB yellow chiffon long sleeve maxi dress! Primary yellow color, with pastel pink, green, orange and white flowers printed throughout. Burnt orange velvet ...

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made of 2 lays attached together, one in rayon, one in chiffon. Boned waist band with ho...

Known for creating beautiful, romantic dresses, American couture designer Alfred Bosand is remembered for his exquisite attention to detail. Workin...

A magnificent 1960s Pierre Cardin cocktail party and evening dress. Fashioned from sheer silk chiffon in ivory with a light green abstract floral print and trimmed at the hem with i...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Handcrafted Moroccan kaftan, coat, hand made by Moroccan fashion designer in Morocco great to...

Circa 1970 France Anonymous haute couture evening dress in chiffon and cream silk crepe from the 1970s. Probably from Jean Dessès or Carven designer house(?). An empire-inspired, hi...

Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake ...

This early 80's Scherrer haute couture dress could be a fabulous option for a bride-to-be. Made from delicate off-white lace which is underpinned with a refined color matching silk-c...

A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and pleats. There is sequin detail at waist leval front and...

Iconic Optical Illusion Top + Skirt SET by Jean Paul Gaultier! Worn by supermodel HELENA CHRISTENSEN at the JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Spring/Summer 1996 runway show. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Mai...

Yellow silk and lurex jacquard evening dress with embellished belt with silver lurex small balls ( apparently blueberries) embellishements. Snap and hook and eye on both side. Top p...

Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch. Silk satin edge, waist and bow. Buttons, buttonhole and snaps at the end of the shoulder stra...

Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress. The pleats and drapes are hand-made stitch on a jersey base lining ( from the shoulders until the hips) Longer in the ba...

new DRIES VAN NOTEN Vintage 100% silk beige daisy print midi dress FR38 M Reference: PYCN/A00100 Brand: Dries Van Noten Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Floral Closure: Drawstrin...

Wonderful diamond evening dress by Thierry Mugler! From the F/W 1999 collection! Runway piece! With rhinestones! Shiny and luxurious! The 2 panels are attached by the rhinestone ch...

Vintage 1960s profils du monde Yellow silk chiffon gown adorned with red , silver sequins and pearls. Timeless and chic old hollywood glamour style. F...

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...

A rare find, this wedding dress and jacket from the 1930s is made of ivory lace and is in excellent condition. The bias-cut dress has a V-neck and empire bo...

Vibrant green and white abstract watercolor André Courrèges maxi dress dating back to his 1974 spring-summer collection. Courreges launched his Space-Age collection in 1964. The shap...

This a lovely elegant vintage gown from famed fashion designer Helen Rose most recognised for her Costume Design work with with Grace Kelly in her...

- Spring-summer 1999 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Floral print long dress - Off-the-shoulders neckline - Brown crochet cuffs - Brown underdress - Runway piece, famously ...

Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless u...

Bob Mackie F/W 1991 Nude Mini Fully Beaded Dress From the second picture - Models wear the fashions of designer Bob Mackie at his Fall 1991 show in New York, April 11, 1991. The clot...

1960's Dynasty cocktail dress and coat ensemble in a wool blend winter white fabric with metallic gold accents. The fabulous Nehru style coat buttons at ...

Pucci Dress composed of cotton, fastening at the front with a concealed zip. No size tag, it fit a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulders: 44 cm (17.32"), Bust: 4...

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Gold Black Embellished Mini Dress If you’re a fan of Fran, she wore this same dress in 1991 on the show “Princesses”. US size - 4 Exquisitely Beaded in Gold a...

James Galanos Silk Satin Hand Fringed Dress from the 1980's. Silk satin with long sash tie collar, shoulder pads and hand fringing from the hip level down. Beautiful quality construc...

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Silk Mini Dress. Features front hooks, slit on leg and mini length. Label size: XS Modern size: UK: 6 to 8, US: 0 to 2, EU: 34 to36...