20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A sunning gown from Arnold Scassi consisting of layers of sequin dotted black tulle. The bodice is boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three leng...

1980s Roland Klein black strapless dress with black and white train. Acetate fabric. 34" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 48" front length - 54 1/2" ba...

A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...

A beautiful brightly colored silk velvet strapless dress in an elaborately detailed print of flora, fauna, maidens, statues, and kings Gianni Ve...

It's all in the details ... and the details of this Christian LaCroix suit are to die for! The heavy brown wool jacket is a double breasted military style with a large black velvet ...

Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....

A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...

Chic early 80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue black and white colorful polka dot knit dress ! Features a black body with ivory bodice and sleeves. Colorful polka dots in purple, green, p...

Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with a wonderful chiffon overlay skirt. Mostly hand sewn. ...

Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...

Very rare, black linen dress with elasticized waist and cut-out back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1985. This exact dress is part of the MET museum costume institute pe...

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress. Hook&eye on the left shoulder strap. Size 36/ 38 (S/M) Museum piece .

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" black velvet cocktail dress with a v-neckline accentuated by a black satin tiered ruffle. The dress has pouf detail at the shoulder of the sle...

Extraordinary evening gown, empire-line, with ecru lace feathers covering the bodice with a satin sash above a deep turquoise skirt made of fine pleate...

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...

A great black jersey dress from Louis Estevez. I has long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, a back V neck, shoulder padding and a ruched panel extending on an angle from one shoul...

This incredible lame maxi dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta circa 1968-1971. We have added a photo of a very similar Oscar de la Renta gown taken by David Bailey for the Septe...

This refined Raffaella ensemble would be perfect for any evening event or would make a fantastic wedding dress. Constructed in an ethereal cream silk chiffon, the top is embellished with glass beads ornating a large waistband with "boteh" (paisley) and lines pattern. Matching beadwork is found at the end of the long sheer sleeves. Fabric is doubled on the bust, single layered on the arms. The maxi skirt is made of two layers of silk chiffon and fully lined in cream silk, closing with a hook and six tiny press studs. The top closes with tree hooks...

A striking piece from Miu Miu's Fall/Winter 1999 runway collection, this strapless black maxi dress features sculptural elegance with delicate ruffle trim at the bust, waist, and low...

A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and is semi fitted with princess seaming through to th...

A fabulous black dress from French designer Sophie Sitbon. It is a simple sleeveless crew neck dress with horizontal cut outs across the midriff, upper chest and sides. The back is...

This romantic georgette bridal dress is by high-end occasion designer Vera Mont. We've had several early pieces by this designer over the years and they never fail to disappoint, they're always really well made with quality fabrics and attention to detail in the design. This is a very typical mid to late 1970s bohemian design and is loosely based on Edwardian wedding dresses...

Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of flounces for great movement when you walk, 1920's USA. Small size.

A very pretty flower pattern silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro in pinks, blues, greens and golds on an off white background. It has a sweetheart neckline, elbow length puffed sleeves wi...

A Charming Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Cocktail Dress with a polka-dot print by 1980's Label 'Yessica'. Features; Strapless / Fitted waist line / Puff-ball Skirt and Concealed zip up...

Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery gold lame "leaf" motifs and bias swirls are attached to hip and skirt area. The edges ...

Sexy CELINE 90s black vintage bodcon dress! This is the perfect little black dress! Features flattering ruching detail thorughout. Semi sheer in all the rig...

Stunning 1970s vintage LILLIE RUBIN green, purple and orange silk metallic gown! Features soft genuine mink fur sleeve cuffs. Fitted bodice with a full forgiving skirt. Abstract prin...

Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone embellishment under the bust and bow. Acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L

In muted shades of grey a fine jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has one shoulder with a silver metal triangle joining the front and back. ...

A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...

Beautiful vintage dress by Azzedine Alaia, from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection documented here and was shown on the runway in many shapes and colors. This iconic body con dress w...

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau ne...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

Oversized florals, bold colors and ruched silhouettes have flooded the collections for at least two seasons. So this genuine 80s Arnold Scaasi dress is completely in trend ! Finished...

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...

Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...

Red sleeveless evening dress with split on the left side ( lenght= 60cm) Main fabric composition: 60% acetate, 40% rayon. Lining: 100% cupro. Cut-work, pocket on the back, Decorati...

This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabric for the skirt in a lilac shade...

Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...

Beautiful vintage 80s VICTOR COSTA red, black and white rose and polka dot print off the shoulder fit n’ flare cotton dress ! Tailored boned bodice that sits off the shoulder with a ...

Sensation vintage 70s NINA RICCI black jersey long sleeve belted full length evening dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how utterly beautiful this gown is, and how flattering...

Beautiful Max Mara skirt with black lace flowers We offer more exclusive vintage designer items, view our frontstore. Details: Side zipper lined 100% ...

Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.

This vintage beaded gown was made in the 90s and reminds me exactly of the dresses John Galliano was doing in the 90s through the early 2000s, both at Christian Dior and at his epony...

MUGLER - (Made in France) Coral-color silk and linen dress. Size 38FR indicated. 1982 Spring-Summer Collection. To be mentioned, there are some stains. Condition: Good condition Di...

This runway documented mini-dress was designed by Alexander McQueen for Givenchy's Spring 1998 presentation. For this collection, McQueen drew inspiration from Japanese gardens and T...

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Dress L/S Black Bodycon Condition: Excellent Viscose & Spandex Made in Italy Bust: 32"-48", Waist: 26"-43", Hips: 36"-56", Length: 44" SIZE: 4...

Bought alongside other labelled Dior haute couture pieces, we believe this elegant black velvet gown to also be a Christian Dior haute couture dress from the 1984 / 1985 fall winter ...

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Paris Cinema Soleil Print or Circus Stretch Mesh Dress Featuring a printed mesh layer over a black mesh underlay, this dress offers both style and t...

Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an ori...

Stunning silver jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Silver color has a hint of blue in it. Dress best fits a size 2-4 or possibly a 6 with a slim ribcage...

DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...

Sexy vintage Sophie Sitbon 1990s Light Blue cut-out cage style dress ! Cut-out above bust, and two cut-outs below the bust. Hidden zipper up the back. Perfect for any day or evening ...

Vintage black sleeveless beaded dress by Giorgio Armani Le Collezioni. Striped pattern throughout. Scoop neckline. Narrow straps. 24" bust, 32" waist, 60" length, 12" shoulder width.

Amazing and sexy early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk jersey evening dress! Unique, yet flattering asymmetrical cut, with one of the sleeves sitting off the shoulder. Flattering...

Elegant 1950s-1960s vintage floral printed silk cocktail dress with 3/4 length sleeves and hourglass silhouette. Fully lined with back metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern ...