20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...

Very rare charcoal wool dress with gold brocade insert and decorative beaded buttons designed by the Fontana sisters 'Sorelle Fontana' dating to the ea...

A rare original 1960s Courreges numbered couture bright orange wool sculpted A-line shift dress. This outstanding dress is fashioned from a wool gabardine and features all of his gr...

Our obsession with Norma Kamali continues with this fabulous vintage 1980's oversized black velvet cozy style evening dress! Norma Kamali was designing athleisure styles before the...

Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black seq...

Fun vintage 90s GIANNI VERSACE colorful sushi novelty print bodcon sequin dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, yellow, green, turquoise, orange a...

Chic 1960s navy blue cotton daisy print sleeveless shift mini dress! Features embroidered daisies throughout the entire dress. Attached bow detail at neck. High quality toon that hol...

Despite its modest silhouette and demure draping, this ladylike frock remains mischievous thanks to a lace illusion shoulder and side-ruching that cups the derrière. A keyhole back reveals a glimpse more skin for even more allure. Round neck cocktail dress with short lace flutter sleeves and half-lace draped surplice bodice; draped bodice panel forms swagged front skirt peplum and is trimmed down full length in lace. Left side metal zipper closure and keyhole back with 4 covered buttons at rear neck; belt loops and matching self-covered belt. Unlined. fabric: rayon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline: 18” circumference (fully buttoned) shoulders: 14 ½” flutter sleeve: 7 ¾” from shoulder, underarms open bust: to 40” waist: 32” hips: 39” length: 46” from shoulder, 38” from underarm sweep: 59” belt: 30” long x 1” wide; adjustable from 24” – 26 ½” label: label removed, but belt labeled Ben Reig...

A gorgeous black jersey dress by Herve Leger. A master of enhancing the female form this dress is no exception with it's plunging halter neckline plus exposed back and side waist. Th...

Sexy 1970s inspired plein sud black rayon jersey cut out stitch dress. Front slit and cut out stitch all over the sleeve, front and back. Sexy and chic. Size: Small - 4 Bust: 32"/ W...

Sexy Vintage 1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Viscose long sleeve dress. Plunging Cowl neckline with black buggle beads waist band. Dress can be worn off shou...

This is an haute couture dress by Yves Saint Laurent c. 1980s. It is made from charcoal colored satin. It features gathered and folded fabric all around with a two tiered ruffled sk...

Presenting a sexy leather spaghetti strap Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. This dress debuted as part of the Spring/Summer 1998 collection and features ...

Presenting a navy viscose military-inspired maxi dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1996 collection. This piece features epaulets and buttons with hidden reinforcing snaps down the center that can be undone to create a plunging neckline or a high-thigh slit. Nicole Kidman...

Chic 1980s LOUIS FERAUD black and white novelty umbrella print silk dress ! Features a black and white striped bodice with polka dots on the collar and ...

Beautiful vintage early 80s RICHILENE ' Victorian Revival ' light purple / lilac hand painted silk dress! Silk chiffon bodice, with hand painte...

Beautifully done vintage 1960s coral linen dress by Mollie Parnis with short sleeves and a front box pleat. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium...

70s Ceil Chapman black silk jersey dress. Lace up front. Rhinestone encrusted grommets and end pieces on lace. Metal zip up the back. Fully lined.

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Cream Silk Chiffon Sheath Dress w/ Rhinestone Encrusted Bodice: Heavily boned and structured bodice is entirely encrusted with rhinestones supported by tiny s...

Amazing vintage LILLIE RUBIN pink and black silk wiggle dress! Features a pink strapless dress, with an all over black French lace overlay, encrus...

Vintage 1980s strapless moire dress by Lanvin with black velvet bows detail. Fully lined with side metal zip and hook closure. Hidden side pockets. 53% cot...

Amazing vintage VICTOR COSTA red and white polka dot Avant Garde off the shoulder dress! Features a red fitted boned bodice, with elastic trimm...

Cocktail dress featuring an all-over black sequin bodice and a gunmetal satin skirt, the bodice with jewel neckline and long sleeves, the satin skirt with box pleats sewn down with a...

Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look) cocktail dress and crinoline by MISS BROOKS! Words cannot even begin to describe how...

This is a long blood orange chiffon gown by Travilla, from the 1970's. The gown has a deep neckline with gathers, a halter neck, layers of ruffles ...

Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...

Amazing early 1960s WERLE of BEVERLY HILLS demi couture nude and ivory / white silk crepe and cottton mod dress! Features a fitted nude silk crepe underlay wiggle dress with attached...

Versace Couture silk blend magenta tiger stripe print long sleeved mock turtle neck Medusa dress. Zip up back with medusa buttons at back neck. In excellent condition with a few tiny...

Amazing vintage 1990s Tosca opera / winte print rayon novelty maxi dress by JAM'S WORLD! These dresses are hard to come by, and I have never seen this particular print. POCKETS at ea...

Extraordinary KARL LAGERFELD Runway Fall / Winter 1988 black, gold and ivory couture evening gown ! Features a luxurious soft silk velvet bodice, with...

Rei Kawakubo opened the 1997 f/w runway show in this soft gold lace and textured wool asymmetrical embellished gown. As seen in the Comme des Garcons MET exhibition. Sleeveless...

Fantastic 1970s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE boho peasant maxi dress! Jay Morley pieces are rare to come by, and very sought after! Morley was a renowned Hollywood costume designer i...

Chic AND rare 1920s regal dark purple / eggplant silk velvet flapper dress! Chic drop waist, with intricate folding and pleating detail. Buttons up the back, with two buttons at each...

Gorgeous custom yellow lace shift dress with a bow detail and metallic thread accents. This dress is extremely well made and features couture hand stitching throughout the dress. The...

1980s James Galanos Strapless Fishtail Black Wool Crepe Gown w/ Sinuous Crystals: Boned and structured bodice with inner zipper and side closure. Red crystal florals and rhinestones ...

Sexy late 80s THIERRY MUGLER blue cut-out bod con dress ! Features a form fitting stretch rayon fabric with cut-out above the bust and under. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-...

1960s Impressionistic floral printed dress with matching shell top made of silk chiffon. The shell top has a boat neckline that is layered over the dress that has a satin black satin waist sash...

Breathtaking Sarmi Couture evening gown dating back to the mid 1960's. Ferdinando Sarmi expressed interest in fashion during his youth but was discouraged from pursuing a design care...

The cultural changes ushered in by the Roaring Twenties were reflected in the fashions of the time, which favored youthful and slender silhouettes free from restrictive shaping unde...

Lilli Ann Yellow Rose Jacquard Cocktail Dress, 1960s. Textured yellow jacquard with rose pattern shift dress. Zips up back.

Incredible 1980s leopard / cheetah animal print and black fit and flare cotton sweatshirt dress! Features an allover animal print in tan, brown, ivory a...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal silk crepe de chine and chiffon Taroni textiles are used in this ensemble. These are easy separates which can used beautifully on their own. They include a sheer, shadow striped silk chiffon blouse with lace bib. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in a burgundy Japonesque crinkle silk with an overlay of olive lace at knee and hem. A light reversible quilted silk jacket in same burgundy crepe de chine print...

A great white cotton dress with some stretch from Jean Paul Gaultier. The bodice has straps crossing front and back and the straight skirt has hip pockets. There are grommets of vary...

What a fun strapless red roses print tulle party cocktail dress from Arnold Scaasi! Dress has asymetrical hem with zipper on the side. Puffy tulle skirt attached underneath. Extrem...

Pretty and flirty 90s JENNY PACKHAM silk chiffon vintage handkerchief hem dress! Features warm vibrant colors of blue, green, chartreuse, teal, ...

1980S Yves Saint Laurent Navy & Green Silk Taffeta Ruffle Tiered Strapless Cocktail Dress

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless bodice is ruched to the hip with a swag caught up at a ...

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1998 “Golden Show...

Dolce & Gabbana black eyelet lace underwire bustier dress with adjustable straps and clasp in the back. Satin ribbon bow at top and lace & eyelet hem. In excellent condition....

A fabulous navy and off white color block silk blend dress from Courreges. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a small stand up collar. It has an off white yoke pointed in the front...

Presenting a black sheer silk column slip dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This piece represents the understated elegance and sensuality Ford brought to the house of Gucci as creative director. Asymmetric diagonal cut detailing at the lower section of the dress. Mel C., of the Spice Girls...

MET MUSEUM featured deadstock ( new with original store tags ) 1970s HALSTON metallic gold and silver lurex evening gown and duster cardigan jacket ! S...

Breathtaking 1986 Travilla Couture blue silk-jersey goddess gown which happened to also be Whitney Houston's choice design for the 28th Grammy Awards where she won for best female vo...

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4

This is a vintage black lace and cream silk gown by Balenciaga Couture, from the 1950's. The gown has a black lace constructed bodice with boning an...

Chic early 60s MELO OF CALIFORNIA orange, green and pink flower print cotton sheath / wiggle dress! Features a vibrant neon orange backdrop with flow...

1990s Yves Saint Laurent dramatic black silk dress with hood that can be worn up or down. Features shoulder pads, sleeves that zipper at the cuff and closes by means of a zipper at t...