20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing vintage 1990s nautical dress! Fully lined fine linen, with gold silk thread printed to look like a chain necklace, with red embroidered anchor, encrusted with three rhineston...

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...

An iconic and truly timeless Thierry Mugler 1996 spring-summer collection strapless mini dress. This legendary French fashion designer is known for bold fa...

Fall Winter 1981-1982 Collection France Amazing evening dress in embroidered silk chiffon by Louis Féraud Haute Couture from the 1981-1982 collection. Loose blousante dress with pu...

Circa 1918 - 1922 France Beautiful seaside resort dress for the seaside or the spa in Vichy ! Superb work of broderies anglaise on chiffon silk or ecru s...

This Monique Lhuillier gown is composed of a white bias cut silk and features a rhinestone applique at the empire waistline. There is a center back zipper closure, and train. In ex...

Circa 1985/1990 France Ted Lapidus dress in thick printed silk satin. Artistic graphic of black lines on a white background, imitating thin and large brush strokes. Closes with fiv...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap sleeves and bateau neck, and punctuated with a half bow on the bodice. Ballet length ivory lace wedding gown...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The intricate embroidered flowers are accented with small glass beading & sequins. The hand loomed silk gown has three delicate ribbons that dangle from the waist with colors that echo the floral embroidered hemline The short sleeves have pleated detail that runs down the bodice. The pleated bodice is designed with 12 matching silk covered decorative stationary buttons The elegant silk gown zippers up the back & is lined with white satin acetate. Labeled Bonwit Teller Sabina of India...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...

Iconic lion cyberbaba mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! From the Spring Summer 1996 Collection! Skirt + top! For sale is an iconic and rare Jean Paul Gaultier Lion Cyberdot top from his spring summer 1996 collection that has been inspired by the 1979 film 'Mad Max' and Victor Vasarely. The computer-generated spot pattern on the back reflects the contours of the female body, with spot-print allover. The pattern are worn by a lot of celebrites, such as Kim Kardashian, Iggy Azalea, Cardi B...

Circa 1935-1940 France Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and ...

Circa 1935/1940 France Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold synthetic fibranne from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop"...

A slinky and easty to wear vintage slip dress in a pretty ivory colour. The dress has a net bodice and side opening. Measurements Bust 33'', waist 2...

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....

Corset dress by Vivienne Westwood! Wonderful silhouette! Sharp shuolders! Fully lined. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE Large. Makred size: UK14 / US12 / FR42 / I44. Length: 109 cm / 42.9...

If you don't have the luxury of changing clothes between the wedding and reception, consider this floor-length gown to fill both roles. Its shorter hemline and swirling skirt are ide...

Stunning futuristic 1960s Teal Traina egg shell ribbon-embroidered lace mini dress with heavy wide grosgrain trim panel at waist and front bodice. Covered buttons up bodice front. Fu...

Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it stil...

Romantic boudior dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the fine embroidery and mixed-laces are a treasure trove of needle art...

Beautiful 30s white flower print lightweight cotton voile bias cut sleeveless maxi dress! Features a stark white background with bouquets of flower...

A stunning gown dating from the 1920s in green lace. The dress has a collar neckline, with side popper fastening, a matching belt and a flared skirt. Measur...

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...

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 discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin...

Full beaded ( glass beads) cocktail dress on a black chiffon base SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Stylish late 1980s or early 1990s dress and jacket ensemble by British occasion-wear designer Frank Usher. The dress has elegant shoulder straps with a lightly boned sweetheart bodi...

Tropical palm tree mesh set by Jean Paul Gaultier! PANTS + TOP! Pattern: windy palm trees at the light of sunset. Top: There are 3 bottons on the front at th...

Vintage Leonard of Paris bright and flirty ruffled silk chiffon cocktail dress / evening gown, unmarked size, approximately US 6. Featuring four layer...

Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Silk muslin dress in a gradation of pink and purple. An ascot tie is included. Bodice with tiny flounces. Haute Couture piece from the 1980s. S...

Step into the glamour of the 1980s with our Jacques Lelong White Leather Studded Dress—a striking and captivating piece that effortlessly combines bold s...

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alt...

White lace cocktail dress with black flowers appliqué . Draped hips and neckline with oversize bow on the side of the hips ( fabric composition: nylon & polyester) Bow is hold with ...

A highly traditional gown with positively regal bearing, this full-skirted wedding dress covers all bases. Though it conceals and arms and neck for propriety, its Queen Anne neckline provides allure through its center plunge; it has a full train for the ceremony, but can be buttoned at the rear back for the reception and dancing; lace and pearl beading provide texture and interest, but ultra-heavyweight Duchess satin lend gravitas and modesty. Truly, fit for a Queen. Ivory wedding gown...

A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...

1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired silhouette with keyhole knotted front neckline, blouson sl...

This stunning vintage Donna Karan dress is in a dreamy grey silk chiffon and it has a beautiful ethereal asymmetrical train! The dress has one shoulder styling and closes with a side...

Silk zebra print cocktail dress with collar and cuffs ruffles. Bow tie around the neck. Split on both side on the bottom. Shoulder-pads. 1 extra button provided. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us)

Extraordinary velvet and crepe cut-out gown by Thierry Mugler! From the iconic 1992 Spring Summer collection! Runway look #18 piece! --> You can find the runway video online :) And...

This desirable 1970s light grey silky jersey 'studio 54' dress by Roland Klein is simultaneously seductive and sophisticated. Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck lin...

This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra-long A-line cut. It has a scooped neckline, long sleev...

Tropical palm tree mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! Amazing mesh or “tattoo-like” strapless dress by the one and only Jean Paul Gaultier. Circa 1990’s. Gorgeous, dramatic and very ...

Rendered in the most delightful shades of lilac set against a dove grey background, this original 1950's floral water silk dress is just the piece to add to ...

Iconic Medusa head and baroque print dress by Gianni Versace. Deep back cut. Bodycon shape. LIKE NEW! SIZE Fits from medium to large. Marked size: Italian 32/46. Length: 75 cm / 29...

Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...

Wonderful evening dress by Thierry Mugler! Whit gigant rhinestone! Shiny and luxurious! With shouler pads. LIKE NEW condition! SIZE FR40. Large. Length: 98 cm / 38.5 inch Bust: 45...

Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...

This incredible vintage early 1970's André Laug silk chiffon dress is in a pleated multi layered, tiered sheer pale grey silk chiffon with abstract pink and green dots. The bodice ha...

This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk chiffon, pearl encrusted, leaf-motif bodice and its double-layer, silk chiffon ballroom skirt...

Iconic Cyberbaba dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! From the Autumn/Winter 1995 Collection! For sale is an iconic and rare Jean Paul Gaultier Cyberdot Quilted Dress from his Autumn-Winter 1995 collection that has been inspired by the 1979 film 'Mad Max' and Victor Vasarely. Made of quilted wool/nylon fabric, the computer-generated spot pattern reflect the contours of the female body, with spot-print allover. It can be worn as a dress or a coat/sweater. Museum piece! The same dress is displayed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. You can find it in its online collection. Description from the MET`s archivum: Jean Paul Gaultier's collection "Femmes Amazone" was accessorized, according to Women's Wear Daily, with "whips and sundry other Mad Max accessories." His inspiration, ostensibly, was the mythic Amazon and the contemporary equestrian. This dress is a version of the body-conscious sheathes he showed in the runway presentation under sweeping coats. With an ombréed and graduated dot pattern, Gaultier creates the illusion of a shadowed trompe l'oeil body wearing a bikini. The essential modesty of the padded and quilted sweater dress is subverted by this overprinted body, which emerges like an X ray, and by Gaultier's exploitation of the stretch of the synthetic knit to fit the dress like a second skin. Gaultier makes one of his whimsical references to the pop culture of his childhood in rendering the "itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini" of Brian Hyland's 1960 hit single. The pattern are worn by a lot of celebrites, such as Kim Kardashian, Iggy Azalea, Cardi B...

An absolutely sensational Emma Domb red roses floral tulle full-skirt party dress dating back to the mid 1950's. This figure flattering silhouette was inspired by Christian Dior's 'n...

Gianni Versace BONDAGE 2-piece dress from the 90s! Bustier + skirt! Gianni`s Versus line. Iconic look! Lion Versace buttons and snaps! A pocket on the skirt. VERY GOOD condition! S...

Calligraphy mesh dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! “JEAN PAUL GAULTIER” text written everywhere  Other text in Spanish: Muse es un diadiabillo con alas… Versos muerios mis endecasilabos…...

We love vintage Alexander McQueen and he designed this dress for his Spring Summer 1996 collection. This beautiful white dress has a tube fitting bodice with spaghetti straps and fit...

Beautiful vintage 1980’s black and white strapless dress, timeless dress. Additional information: Material: Composition tag removed Size M-L...

This iconic 1950's dress, rendered in layers of pink tulle, with delicate circular satin details, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapless cut of the dress, featu...