20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

Extremely rare vintage Rifat Ozbek dress! This beauty demonstrates the reason Ozbek pieces are so hard to come by! Leopard straps, with a black bod...

1930s gold and floral lame dress with contemporary custom-made capelet. Of an ankle skimming length, this piece is crafted from the most incredible fabric; a glittering golden lamé ...

Presenting a stunning black velvet Chanel dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This elegant piece has a structure...

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1996 Plunging Lace-Up Black Tunic Micro Mini Dress IT 44 Gucci knit dress featuring plunging neckline, pointed collar, long sleeves and lace-up closures at fr...

Beautiful 1950s GIG YOUNG salmon / coral pink silk taffeta fit n' flare 3/4 sleeves dress! Features a wonderful flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving full skirt, which could al...

Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip wi...

This show stopping original 1960's evening gown, rendered in a silver striped lurex fabric, which is in turn embellished with pink trailing soutache embroidery, claw set rhinestones and pink beadwork, and contrasted with a ballerina pink faille...

This sparkling 1960's silver lurex and white organza brocade dress in a paisley pattern, is the perfect little number to add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe. The deep V shaped...

A head turning cocktail dress in a pretty powder pink colour with pearl decoration on the sleeves and waistband. It has a wrap over v neckline and asymetric waist band. It has a cent...

A masterpiece of transformation, grace, and high-fashion artistry, this rare Dolce & Gabbana Spring 1998 Black Butterfly Dress captures the essence of ethereal beauty and timeless so...

Beautiful and flattering vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche’ black silk ruffle dress! Luxurious soft 'liquid' silk that looks incredible on! Features a silk velvet trim along th...

This Fall/Winter 1995 Gianni Versace evening gown is crafted from luxurious crushed black velvet, featuring a structured sweetheart neckline and a figure-hugging silhouette. Worn as ...

A fabulous black net skirt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua. It is a straight skirt with an elaborate pattern of lines and circles comprised of fine strips of fox ...

Evening dress in red crêpe with beadwork neckline and bow-belt. Cut-work under-bust. Biais. Top-stitched belt with hook&eye and snap closure. 1 rhinestone button and buttonhole in th...

Very rare jet black silk velvet gown with sheer black and silver accented lace panels from Jacqueline de Ribes dating to the 1980's. Gown is entirely hand finished. The attention to ...

This stunning silk dress from Chanel’s Fall/Winter 1993 collection seen on Nadja Auermann channels a romantic, Grecian allure in a rich eggplant purple tone. Crafted with delicate dr...

Evening dress by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection, composed of a single layer of sheer black lace cut in a floor-length slip silhouette with a trained hem. The ...

1920s Art Deco Cream Silk Chiffon Dress w Solid Gold-Tone Bead Embellishment: An extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types...

Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf. Hidden metal...

From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Fea...

CHANEL - Black lace and satin sleeveless dress with a 1920s inspiration. The skirt bottom is composed of wide fringes embroidered with tubular jet pearls. No size indicated, it fits ...

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

Incredible and sexy vintage JILL RICHARDS black and white bodcon dress. Richards was an actress of the 1940s-1960s, and turned to fashion design....

Backless silk printed evening dress. Dress: 100 silk. Lining: 100% acetate Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Hook&eye behind the neck. SIZE M ( Bust an...

1980s Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Shocking Pink Silk Matelassé Strapless Pouf Dress: A great early example of the Lacroix classic cocktail dress in a vivid pink textured woven s...

A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a colorful pink, lavender and blue abstract print on a white background. The bodice has a front adjustable drawstring square nec...

Alfred Bosand Black Point D-Esprit Gown and Cape with Ruffles - M - 1960's. This ensemble has a sexy 60's look. The gown has spaghetti straps and a black lining with point d'esprit o...

Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow-tone ziberline evening set. Bustier dress top with a high-waist effect, overlaid with a loose-fitting blouse embroidered with translucent pearls....

This dress walked the runway as part of Versace’s Fall 1997 show - the last ready-to-wear collection that Gianni Versace ever designed. The final tim...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long black organza dress with flounces. Size 38FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 44 cm - Chest: 50 cm - Waist: 30 c...

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress featu...

A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion 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...

A fabulous 2 piece blue velvet skirt and top set from Courreges. The maxi skirt is gathered onto a front and back yoke and flares subtly to the hem....

Jet-black beaded and micro-sequined mini dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1996. Dress is labeled a size S. Length is approximately 33"...

Beautiful vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1990s hunter forest green silk velvet long sleeve top and wrap maxi skirt! The green was hard to photograph, but it is a beautiful true rich tone ...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Abstract Stripe Op Art Signature Print V-Neck Sheath Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Neiman Marcus Trophy Room Designer...

Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown ! Features nude chiffon under the bodice....

I really love the simplicity and cut of this 1960s Robert Dorland dress. The unusual sequin and beaded arrangement which runs along the neckline and ski...

Olive green maxi dress with a high waist and sleeveless sleeves by Moschino. Details: Fully Lined Side Pockets Back Zip Closure Estimated Siz...

From Valentino Garavani’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this navy silk crepe chiffon mini dress features sculptural ruched cups and delicate pearl-embellished rosette straps. Pleate...

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...

This elegant CLAUDE MONTANA S/s 1995 Black Satin Corset Mini Dress features a structured corset-style bodice with defined cups, enhancing the silhouette with a flattering fit. - 39...

Rare and chic 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE Paris novelty print sleeveless silk dress! Features different shades of blue, turquoise, aqua, gray, white and black throughout. Baby blue sil...

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...

Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...

An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12" fabric panels emanating from a band just under the bust line and a row of 14" pane...

John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennif...

A stunning black pant and top/vest set from Dolce & Gabbana covered in silk flowers of different varieties and colors. The V neck top is midriff length wi...

Bustier cocktail dress in Polka dots Lurex. Main fabric composition: 70% rayon, 30% lurex. Acetate lining and black tulle petticoat. Boned. Zip closure in the middle back. Size XS ...

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

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent runway documented midi dress is from the spring 1975 collection and was a key design, featuring in both a cream and black version on the runway. Made ...

White beaded and sequin cocktail dress on wool jersey base. No fabric composition for the lining but probably acetate or rayon. Zip closure in the middle back and one hook&eye on th...

Exquisite vintage 90s PAMELA DENNIS couture, for BERGDORF GOODMAN, chocolate cocoa brown sequined and silk taffeta evening dress! Features all-over hand-sewn small brown sequins thro...

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

This dress is so pristine it looks like it was made yesterday, and it is in perfect condition. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, a knee length skirt and a center back zippe...

Beautiful vintage 50s ADELE SIMPSON yellow silk dress! Flattering wiggle fit, that flatters a variety of shapes and sizes. Features wonderful all over prints of leaves and flowers. V...

Fantastic mid 1970s burgundy ruffle maxi dress! Features intricate ruffle details on the front and back. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great with sandals...