20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mini dress bustier in black lace

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make this dress a showstopper worthy of the Silver Screen. Hollywood Regency gown...

Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...

1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana. Her dress was custom made in royal purple color, but had the same cut. IT Size 40 67% Silk, 33% Rayon Fully lined le...

This black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a s...

This vintage 1970s Bohemian Ossie Clark ivory rayon jacquard maxi dress is exceptional. The rayon jacquard fabric is super soft and quite heavy. Although many Ossie Clark dresses wou...

Awesome 90s LILLIE RUBIN snake / reptile print silk chiffon baby doll dress! Features allover hand-sewn iridescent sequins on the front and back of the bodice. Two tiers on the skirt...

A fabulous black silk slip style dress by Karl Lagerfeld. It consists of 3 layers- the top of lace with a leather trimmed pointed hem over a layer of semi sheer silk with a straight ...

New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined, Side Zip Closure....

Rare vintage 1970s Emilio Pucci for Saks Fifth Avenue silk jersey knit dress with a signed print and short puff sleeves. Unlined wit...

White and gold beaded cocktail dress . Shell composition: silk. Lining composition: rayon. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 8 (US) M

1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”

Lovely Art Deco Lace Evening Ensemble of cotton lace. Sleek gown with capelet bolero of 3 tier ruffled sleeves which snaps across the front. Typical Deco...

Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that...

Stunning vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Couture Victorian inspired Size 8 forest hunter green velvet and silk damask full length evening dress! Features a luxurious hunter green velvet bo...

Circa 1985 France Jeanne Lanvin summer dress in cream satin prints with patterns of roses in shades of pink, purple, coral and khaki. Straight collar, ruffle sleeve and removable cu...

Vintage Pauline Trigere gold & copper brocade evening gown featuring rhinestone detail at top of shoulders. In excellent condition. No size tag, please consult measurements. MEASUREM...

Jet black haute couture dress with Broderie anglaise lace trim and uniquely shaped patch pockets designed by Antonio del Castillo dating to the 1960's. Hand finished throughout. Best...

1990s Vicky Tiel Couture Black Off-The-Shoulder Corseted Cocktail Dress: Fully boned, lined and ruched corset-style bodice in a sheer stretch netting. Dropped waist. Black jersey sk...

Outspoken, unapologetic, and always fabulous, Zandra Rhodes is an icon of the bohemian bricolage aesthetic. By designing her own prints, Rhodes has been able to create looks that are...

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

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

From the personal estate of department store heiress Estela Jàcome, this dress came from her own department store and was purpose-built for the holidays. Printed in a green and turquoise Christmas ornament motif, the dress features a matching tassel belt that is TO DIE FOR. People will talk. Sleeveless cocktail dress with all-over tasseled Christmas ornament print...

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 ...

James Galanos designed this unusual pleated dress using ivory silk crepe. The dress has a very interesting bodice with evenly spaced bands of the fabric revealing the skin of the wea...

The same dress in gold color was worn by Sharon Stone in the 1995 film Casino. A white embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, from the C...

1976 Valentino Beije Cream Dress Totally made in italy in size US 10

This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique...

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

1930s Black/Coral Ribbon Silk and Velvet Dress. Black short-sleeved ribbon on silk mesh dress with Silk velvet trim and bow.

1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar. This is an amazing dress that has survived time in very good wearable cond...

1960s Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Dress w/ Beaded Applique.

Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side wai...

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

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

1950s White Jacquard Cocktail Dress. Interesting origami bodice design. Ties at waist at back. Built in tulle petticoat.

Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll shoulders, a vestige of the precedent disco pe...

A great black and off white dress from Moschino. The sleeveless semi fitted dress has an off white peter pan collar and large front patch pockets wit...

Sexy mid 1980s LILLIE RUBIN hot pink fully sequined evening dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins. Cage style neck is encrusted with square silver sequins and pearls. Hidde...

Beautiful 1990s OLEG CASSINI gold beaded silk dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and silver seed beads along the top front and back bust and sleeves. Wonderful tailored fit,...

Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...

Chic classic 1970s HALSTON 3/4 sleeves silk shirt dress ! Buttons up the front. Pockets at each side of the waist. The perfect dress for anytime of year. Very well made with heavy at...

An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleev...

BREATHTAKING DOLCE & GABBANA ANIMAL PRINT CORSET DRESS COLLECTOR'S PIECE SEEN ON BEYONCE AND SATC'S SAMANTHA DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will las...

2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)

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. ...

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished straps, square neck and c...

Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress IT 40 Dolce & Gabbana lace trimmed fitted dress with plunging V-neck, low bac...

Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.

Valentino "Boutique" champagne silk crepe de chine evening halter tie back top is wonderfully detailed with micro hand-embroidered with sequins done from the renowned house of...

Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap Gown, originally destined for the boudoir, but, works wonderfully as an evening coat. Made from silky metallic French lame...

70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS

Gianni Versace sequin mini dress for Genny in shades of gold and orange Boat neck, raglan shoulder loose fit Fits perfectly in sizes from extra small to medium very good condition, a...

Absolutely stunning, sheer, black gown with capelet bodice and bustle back designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the late 1990's. French size 40, although this dress fits small an...

A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...

This is Gianni Versace’s most memorable and important dress. First seen on the Spring/Summer 1994 runway, an identical dress was then worn by Elizabeth Hurley to the movie premier of...

Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, ...