20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Stavropoulos bias cut white silk chiffon evening gown with floral pattern in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green. Gown is made from a double layer of silk, has short sleeve...

Red sleeveless cocktail dress with string on the side. Shell fabric composition: 56% acetate, 29% rayon, 15% PBT. Lining ( only inside the top part of the dress) 57% rayon, 43% PBT Z...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s Richilene with the original $495 price tags still attached! Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk. Partially lined wit...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...

With snug bodices and wired hip panniers, Robes de Style struck a happy medium between the highly-ornamented gowns of the Victorian era and the slinkier ...

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1...

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Open Back Dress All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turn...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE This is a very rare and absolutely beautiful combo by Chanel from Spring 1998, consisting of a boned strapless bustier top and a silk high waisted skirt in dragon ...

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the tulle is probably polyester. Stiff tulle on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back + Hook&eye on the top. SIZE...

Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf design on silk Kaftan circa 1970s. Exotic oriental long maxi caftan dress with long sleeves in shimmering brocade beige and gold fabric. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. The front is embellished at the front with woven gold buttons and loops that run down the center to the hemline. The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique gold trim. This exotic Arabic maxi dress caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire to transitions effortlessly to casual wear. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, It is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric and trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that closes up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around a traditional neckline, with embellished sleeves In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes - please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measurements: Bust 36”. Waist 36”. Hips 44”. Across shoulders 13”. Sleeve length 25.5”. Centre back length 60”. Handcrafted by Moroccan Artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Oscar de La Renta, Emilio Pucci, and many more who made the Moorish caftans famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Loose fit this caftan blends ease and timeless style with its relaxed fit and intricate embroidery, for a casual evening out or dress it up with jeweled sandals...

Super slinky and super sexy from Geoffrey Beene this little black dress is trimmed with delicate beadwork and metallic mesh leaves. They circle the neckline and the left armhole add...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

French couturier Jean Louis Scherrer trained at the House of Dior until the late 1950s. In 1962, he opened his eponymous couture house going on to dress some of the wealthiest women ...

Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Sequin Beaded Embellished Blue Mini Dress Size S Excellent Condition Blue vintage Alaïa sleeveless beaded dress...

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Vintage Cold-Shoulder Striped Bodycon Mini Dress Size M Alaïa cold-shoulder bodycon dress with striped print throughout, squared neckline, short sleeves and ...

Brand new with original store tags deadstock vintage mid 90s CHARLES CHANG - LIMA grey virgin wool double breasted coat dress! Features a charcoal grey soft wool with white vertical ...

Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleasing design details on this dress including the embroidered neckline with flowers that look like fuchsias. There is a little gather along the square part of the neckline and some of the pleating falls down to the waistband where ties are attached just below the bust - very Grecian in look. There are no labels present but the slip is really well made and good examples of vintage lingerie...

Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red cotton sleeveless trapeze tent dress ! Pockets at each side of the hips. Simply slip this rare beauty over your head. Easy ...

Full beaded ( beads and sequins) see-through flapper dress. SIZE L

Manfred Mugler designed this divine black floral lace Thierry Mugler gown for his Spring/Summer 1995 "Raffia, etc." collection. This gorgeous floor-length gown is constructed with a ...

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.

Cocktail dress in black chiffon and lace with gold lurex lining. Pleated on the bust. Draped overlay on the hips. Zip in the middle back. SIZE M

Black chiffon organza and silk dress with belt. SIZE 10 (Us)

Adorable vintage Scaasi 1990s dress! Chic all-over floral print in vibrant hues of pink, orange, green and white. Wonderful high-quality silk. 'Pouf skirt' features braided horsehair...

Circa 1968/1970 Italy A psyquedelic trousers suit from the famous Italian designer house Mila Schön from the 1970s. Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins and pearlescent and purple glass beads...

From Norma Kamali’s Spring/Summer 1991 collection, this strapless black bodycon dress features bold front cutouts under the bust and at the waist, adding to the striking hourglass si...

▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1994 ▪ Fabric: Cotton Mesh ▪ Size: S-M ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Good ▪ Mannequin:...

Charming Oscar de la Renta Poppy Print Halter dress in synthetic knit with large floral border. 1970s USA. Size 12 vintage/6-8 Contemporary. W...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Green Blue Op Art Signature Print Sheath Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Style: Sheath Dress Color(s): Shades of green, blue, purple, white and bl...

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...

Chic 1970s FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD kelly green jersey maxi dress ! Features the perfect green color that can be worn all year. Knotted applique at center chest...

FENDI maroon silk cocktail dress inspired by 1920s style. Bust: 34"/ Waist; 28"/ Hip: 32"/ Length : 47

A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a v neckline with a crossover front, puf...

This late 60’s - early 70’s black cotton sateen Courreges maxi dress is a great example of the modernist design for which André Courrèges is famous. Of structured A-line silhouette and with unusual fishnet neckline, it is creating an advantageous effect. Labeled, this simple though sexy and elegant dress closes with a concealed zip, hook and eye on the left side plus three hooks on the left shoulder. Unlined, the size is a Courreges size b...

(belt not included) This beautiful Thierry Mugler dress from his FW 1984 " Winter of the Angels" Collection encapsulates the designer’s forward-thinking vision, blending avant-garde ...

Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...

Burgundy satin and tulle evening gown with cut-work. Biais. Tulle edge on the neckline and armpit. SIZE L

Exceptional, deep-plum jersey gown with deep V neckline, billowy sleeves and wrap belt from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36". Approximate measu...

▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric: 
Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...

80s Yellow Lace Evening Gown. Lined in nude mesh, lace appliqué on bodice and sleeve.

Circa 1965/1970 France Elegant Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Cocktail Dress numbered 112776 Circa 1965/1970. Dress in printed silk, sleeveless, skin-tight and hugging the hips, waist...

Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.

This show-stopper of a gown from Yves Saint Laurent dates back to 1987. A truly stunning strapless dress that could easily become your go-to black evening dress, it is in the details...

Beautiful early 1970s VICTORIA ROYAL kelly green and white abstract floral sequined gown / maxi dress! Printed throughout the dress, sleeves, trim and cuffs. Hundreds of hand-sewn li...

1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset: Remarkable Victorian inspired fuchsia and black sequin and beaded strapless fan-shaped, fully corseted...

This is a sensational 1920s full-length pink flapper dress. The detail of the fabric is extraordinary, with aztec-style gold and silver woven lamé design would make a memorable choic...

Christian Dior by John Galliano Maxi Knit Dress fall/winter 1999 . Christian Dior yellow and acid green maxi length dress . Designed by John Galliano . Vertical length . Long sleeve...

This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...

Rare Fendi label! Fendi 365 for Neiman Marcus vintage black linen blend gown with a halter neckline and back train that can be buttoned up and down as you li...

Beautiful vintage ODICINI COUTURE larger size black velvet and rayon beaded long sleeve dress ! I scooped this beauty up in Rome last year ( b...

Sensational vintage 1970s DYNASTY for I MAGNIN Chinese inspired colorful cotton maxi dress! Features prints in blues, greens, terra cotta, orange and burnt orange. Fitted bodice, wit...

This bubble-gum pink gown is Italian couture, known as 'Alta Moda' and was made in the early 1950s. Displaying many hallmarks of the era, it showcases a swirling full-skirt, cinched waist and bustier top - all tailored from a high quality pink silk crepe. The detailing and execution is exceptional, a rare term used at Circa Vintage...

Incredible 1990s GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black ribbed wool romper onesie! Soft virgin wool features ver...

Amazing vintage early 90s LILLIE RUBIN black beaded, sequined, and pearled silk cocktail flapper dress! Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver sequins and beads hand-sewn onto the bodice in a tromp o...

Yellow draped bustier dress in silk taffetas with bow and black flower. Zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Underwired bra ( 90 cm) Boned on the side. Draped shoulder scarf ( lenght...

1985 Paco Rabanne Couture one-of-a-kind couture gown fashioned of silk velvet with bolero of heavily embroidered soutache and sequins in a floral ...

John Galliano black viscose knit lace dress features a figure-hugging silhouette with long sleeves and a floor-length hem. Crafted from intricate knitt...

A wedding gown that takes modest fashion to new heights, this columnar maxi dress chastely covers every inch of skin but oozes stature, grace and regality thanks to Byzantine-era jew...

Avant Garde BYRON LARS tan and brown rayon long sleeve zipper mini dress ! Zips up the front with asymmetrical hem. Brown collar and sleeve cuff. Pair with heels or boots. In great ...

Chic 1960s MR. BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout. Orange...