20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marc Bohan designed this stunning Christian Dior pink evening gown for the Dior Fall/Winter 1971 couture collection. We are showing it on the runway and a version of the dress with a...

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

A truly iconic and well-documented Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia black and ivory sequin stripe mini mod dress dating back to her first 1966 collection with the boutique. Almost immediately after graduating from college, Betsey Johnson made her first splash in the New York fashion industry by winning Mademoiselle magazine's Guest Editor Contest. Only one year later, Johnson landed a job as a designer at Paraphernalia, an offbeat New York clothing boutique. Taking her cues from the more avant-garde London fashion scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in fashion, art and culture. We were thrilled to find a picture of this dress at the opening night of her runway collection where a young Andy Warhol can...

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...

Vintage Lillie Rubin velvet, rayon and sheer mesh body con mini dress. Sheath silhouette. Mock neck collar. Cap sleeves. Spliced paneled bodice. Mesh is sheer along the shoulders and...

Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...

Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: US 4 Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Deep Navy Blue Fabric: 100% Silk Label: Moschino Couture/ Cruise Me Baby...

This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo inspired strapless dress is in a luxurious black satin, with a collar along the strapless bustline. The dress has beautiful domed rhinestone buttons down the front for closure, and a fitted built-in corset in the bodice. We love that there are slanted front, deep pockets with large flaps. You can wear the dress fully buttoned or unbuttoned halfway up as shown as it was featured in red in the ad campaign. (Original ad not included). Yves Saint Laurent often incorporated elemen...

This is a truly stunning vintage haute couture evening gown from Christian Dior's Spring-Summer 1987 collection, in a daring magent...

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

This is a gorgeous vintage YSL two piece ensemble, including a sheer, off shoulder ruffled peasant top and a long matching skirt. Worn together, they create a beautiful two piece maxi dress, or the pieces can be worn separately for more styling ability. This dress is made of a sheer black cotton voile with pale yellow, red, sage and brown floral print. The top is sheer, with a ruffled neckline with elastic and puff sleeves. It can be worn off or on shoulder. The sheer top is something that YSL introduced to fashion and his models were some of the first to go braless on the runway. This bold statement was meant to be about female empowerment and equality. The skirt is long, full, and lined in sheer black. There is a separate matching fabric sash style belt and a side zipper and hook and eye on the left side for closure. The style of this vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress...

A fabulous fitted little black jersey dress from Moschino. It has cut in shoulders and a large pearl necklace collar. It is fully lined, has a ...

An exceptional, museum quality Gianni Versace black leather, silk & lace heavily sculpted bondage gown dating back to his iconic 1992 fall-winter runway collection. This iconic collection, provocatively titled 'Miss S&M' definitely goes down in history as one of Gianni Versace's most recognizable looks. Versace’s fantasies came to life, fetishistic elements were worked into glamorous eveningwear, and with no small effort: Vogue said, “Getting strapped required eight hands. These high-maintenance looks were meant to be seen, not in a dungeon somewhere, but on the red carpet." As shown, this particular show-stopper of a gown, Look #62, has been worn by the likes of Christy Turlington, Tyra Banks...

We love this amazing green silk chiffon vintage dress! The layers of varying shades of green silk chiffon moves so effortlessly. We especially love the different lengths of the panel...

This is a stunning vintage Escada Margaretha Ley strapless evening dress that appears to have never been worn. The dress is fully covered in br...

This stunning vintage Valentino red slip dress is in a beautiful, luxe silk crepe with a lace bustline and spaghetti straps. The dress is fully lined be...

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...

This fun green stretch knit vintage Angelo Tarlazzi dress is so incredibly versatile! The dress is in an emerald green stretch knit with ribbed edges similar to tee-shirt styling and...

This lovely vintage 1930's dress is made of a gorgeous sheer floral silk chiffon and it comes with a matching taffeta bolero jacket with short puff sleeves. We love the way the halte...

This unique Pierre Cardin vintage red silk crepe dress captures the forward thinking spirit of Pierre Cardin designs. The front is a simple shift dress, with two attached loops of fa...

Chic 1990s OSCAR DE LA RENTA blue and white tie dye print patchwork Size 8 cotton dress! Features a blue and white tie dye with an array of shades of blue throughout. Tiered fitted b...

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...

An incredibly rare and highly coveted John Galliano sheer red flocked velvet and lycra asymmetric bias-cut gown from his beloved 1991 spring/summer 'Honcho Woman' collection. As show...

This is an absolutely showstopping 1999 vintage rare Thierry Mugler gold leather strapless corset style top and layered tulle skirt evening outfit. Th...

Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...

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...

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...

1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crystal Buckle

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...

With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...

Show stopping vintage Naeem Khan for Riazee metallic gold, copper, silver and black beaded and sequin gown with long sleeves in 100% silk. Fully lin...

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...

Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem off...

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier button down long sleeve sweater / sheer shirtdress black 24" bust, 21.5" waist, 27" hips, 57" length 37% cotton, 37% wool...

Beautiful Vintage Chanel Silver and Black sequin dress with bows. Dress lined in silk. - Wedding dress - Bridal - Black Tie event Measurement: Bust: 36”

1970s Bill Blass Black silk polkadots long sleeve maxi gown. Dress has nude lining. Size: small/ 4 Bust: 34 inches/ Waist : 26”/ hip 40/ shoulde...

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...

Presenting the most incredible golden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this dress debuted on the season’s runway modeled by Beverley Peele, and was also highlighted in the season’s ad campaign captured by Helmut Newton and modeled by Karen Mulder. This truly fabulous single shoulder gowns covered in a cheetah print that glistens with every movement. Effortlessly chic, this rare dress...

This luxurious caftan was made in Morocco during the1970s, but is origins date back thousands of years and span the globe. The history of the caftan is a bit uncertain. It is believed to have originated from Turkish culture but appears in many others. In Morocco, it was first worn by men but was eventually adopted by women, as well. The loose tunics are historically adorned with ornate trims, like the pink passementerie on this black silk caftan. The narrow silken braid is twisted into the intricate flowing design that borders every edge of this caftan and down its front. The traditional garment was adopted by several countries in Europe and then eventually made its way to the United States - where it was especially popular during the 1970s. The caftan served as inspiration for some of the eras most iconic designers, like the innovative Rudi Gernreich. His avant-garde, unisex caftans debuted at the 1970 World Fair Expo in Osaka, Japan. Garments like the caftan and its intricate embellishments were also reimagined by Yves Saint Laurent in his multicultural designs. As seen in this Moroccan version, the caftan manages to seamlessly integrate stunning details like embroidery into a garment that is still very comfortable to wear. The caftan’s simple but chic silhouette can be worn while lounging at home or dressed up with dramatic accessories for a night on the town. With such versatility, it’s easy to see why the caftan’s appeal has endured for so long. Size estimate: S/M Measurements: Shoulders: 17 inches Sleeves: 18 inches Bust: 38 inches Waist: 36 inches Hips: 40 inches Length: 56 inches This 1970s Moroccan black silk caftan has pink passementerie embroidery. The label reads, 'De Velasco...

Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Su...

1960s Mod gold sequin lattice gown with a very high Empire waist and wide bands of iridescent prong-set rhinestones at waist and around neckline. Fully lined. Spectacular! From Dayt...

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...

These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empir...

Fred Perlberg Dance Originals 1950s black taffeta scoop bodice quilted full circle skirt cocktail dress. Open scoop neckline sleeveless dress with pleated straps that hug the shoulde...

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

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

A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk feathered glamour gown dating back to spring/summer 1968. This incredible work of ...

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

Sexy 90s Gianni Versace Black Cut out gown. Dress marked size 42 See measurement: Bust: 34” / Waist 28” / Hip: 38”

Vintage 1960s I. Magnin & Co. by Dynasty orange, brown and black floral print A-line quilted velvet maxi dress. Psychedelic floral and geometric pattern. Short sleeves and cheongsam ...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier draped skirt and top ensemble. The skirt features gathered fabric at right hip with an invisible zipper, a large...

From the Fall/Winter 1986 collection, this ruched black satin Valentino Garavani skirt set is comprised of a short-sleeve blouse and a matching full-length skirt. The season featured...

A/W 1999 Thierry Mugler 'Vie en Rose' Collection black and pink gown. Sleeveless sheath gown with fitted waist and asymmetrical peak at bust, with pink contrast stripe panel draped a...

A gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere fuchsia fine silk faille evening gown with deep "V" neckline, a Renaissance styled pointed waistline, full pleated skirt and large ballooned 3/4 leng...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Donatella Versace designed a pastel-green floor-length gown for the Spring/Summer 1999 Gianni Versace collection. It debuted on the season's runway on Amber Valletta and was featured...

From Nicolas Ghesquière's Fall/Winter 1998 collection at Balenciaga, this black linen capelet dress debuted on the season's runway. Constructed of lightweight sheer linen, this runwa...

A well documented and highly coveted Gianni Versace chartreuse green off-shoulder hourglass gown dating back to his iconic 1995 fall-winter collection. Versace’s creations were enjoy...