20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sapphire blue silk satin is perfect for this sleek evening dress designed by James Galanos in the 1970's. The round neckline and cut in armholes create a clean modern look, accented ...

Such a chic 90s vintage Cacharel dress! Yellow poppy print throughout, intermixed with gingham at hem, waist, and on shoulder bows. Zips up the front....

Stunning vintage 1970s short sleeve shift dress and coat set set in white, gold, and silver metallic brocade. Dress has golden yellow piped trim at neck and closes with back zip and ...

Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...

Make a fun statement in this rare 60s KAMEHAMEHA original Hawaiian short sleeve maxi dress caftan! Soft cotton blend fabric, with a incredible paisley prints. Vibrant colors of hot p...

Chic vintage 1960s SEATON ENTERPRISES LTD. Couture canary yellow beaded and rhinestone A-Line dress! Textured yellow cotton rayon blend, with th...

Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989

Peggy Hunt vintage pink linen dress from the late 50s/early 60s. Sequin stripe accents throughout bodice. Back zip and hook and eyes at top and waistband....

Chic beuatiful early 90s SAKS 5TH AVE. navy blue size 10 sleeveless silk fit n' flare shirt dress! Buttons up the bodice. 1950s style with a fitted bodice and a forgiving full skirt....

▪ Yohji Yamamoto evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from black polyester; twisted and draped around the bodice ▪ Rare runway piece ▪ Size Small ▪ Made in Japan All ph...

Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. This ...

This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made f...

A stunning rose pink lace gown from the 1930s. The dress has a v back line, side opening with hooks and eyes , and a drape over the front and arm holes. The ...

Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...

Sensational vintage NEIMAN MARCUS 1970s red and black embroidered Asian inspired kaftan / maxi dress! Lightweight red cotton, with black embroiderey at the bust, and alone every hem....

Giorgio di Sant' Angelo, celebrated for his trailblazing designs, created wrap tops that featured on one of Vogue's most memorable covers. These tops were showcased in the January 19...

Sexy 1990s black cut-out one-shoulder BodyCon dress! Form fitting, with an optical illusion waist, that is so utterly flattering. Intricate stitching at waist. Very well made, that i...

Exceptional vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY black and white 'piano key' dress or jacket, with removable collar! Black bodycon dress with white embroi...

Amazing GIORGIO DI SANT ANGELO 1970s orange and white jersey color block maxi dress! Features a bright orange jersey, with a panel of white down the center, and a white caplet. Keyho...

Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. c. 1995-7

Moschino's amusing cellophane organza "paint ball" print party dress. Black "paint ball" spots are printed on iridiscent organza in a limeade green. The soft pleated, strapless bodic...

An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started her own label in the 1970s, incorporating global inspirations and classic silhouettes in her designs. She notably created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually became her trademark. “The effect I'm searching for is to have the fabric fall like liquid gold against the body” said McFadden of her ‘Marii’ technique, and she seems to have accomplished just that. Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this dusky lavender gown...

Haute Couture grade gown. No label aside from the "Made in Spain" set in the hand finished side seam of the bodice. The bodice is beaded and embroidered with a skillful array of bead...

A fabulous soft supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. It is semi fitted with an asymmetrical neckline and intricate horizontal rows of fine silver chain forming a line sta...

Stunning vintage Frank Usher for Neiman Marcus gown! So much detail was put into this lovely creation! Remarkable blue color, on the most luscious silk. Drapes in all the right place...

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier halterneck silk dress ▪ Enlarged multicoloured floral print ▪ Accordion pleated bust with halterneck ties ▪ Nude accordion pleated silk chiffon shoulder straps...

Presenting an incredible knit Salvatore Ferragamo bodysuit/gown. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this fabulous piece debuted on the season's runway. Constructed of a dark teal ...

JEAN DESSES HAUTE COUTURE - Long dress in pink and white lace, raffia, and silk chiffon. It features a back bow, and bones at the bust. Circa 1950s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR. Condition: Good general condition. The armpits are a little yellowed. Measurements: Bust: 42 cm (16.53") - Waist: 36 cm (14.17") - Hips: 44 cm (17.32") - Length: 142 cm (55.9") SKU:VR211 Jean Dessès Jean Dessès, a Greek fashion designer, founded his house in Paris in 1937. Renowned for his sumptuous evening and wedding dresses, he used drapery...

A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could easily be added with lace detail on the bust area. It has a side zip opening and a flare...

Gorgeous colorful printed silk sheath dress by Michael Novarese. Halter neckline with keyhole detail. Fully lined in silk with hand sewn couture stitching. Bows at the back of the st...

DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1997 "La Poupee" Plunging V Neck Bias Cut Cocktail Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1997 “La Poupee”; Runway look #40 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Plunging v neck dress...

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

A Vintage Bonwit Teller Wool Dress with Vest represents a classic, high-fashion piece from the mid-20th century, reflecting the elegance and refinement of Bonwit Teller, a luxury dep...

Red evening dress in red crêpe and gold lurex thread embroidery. Deep V neckline in the middle back with rhinestone brooch. Cut-work on the waist. Top-stitched pleats around the arm...

Chic 1960s Sorbert orange chiffon overlay ruffle detailed dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice, with a forgiving flattering full skirt. Full metal z...

This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning and bra. In gr...

Tres Chic early 1960s forest green and light green metallic cowl neck shift dress! Beautiful vibrant green goes great with practically any skin tone! Oversize exaggerated collar, and...

A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar, side seam pockets, black button cuffs on long sleeves and round black decorative but...

▪ Archival Chanel evening dress and jewellery set ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Made from lightweight black wool tweed ▪ Features silver-tone metal cha...

Black wool jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Zip closure on the middle front. SIZE 46 (It) 42 (Fr) M

CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Mid-length silk dress in red, yellow, and green tones. Size 40FR indicated. A 1993 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest...

Wonderful elegant turquoise dress by Faust from the 1990s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABELS. The dress is short, above the knee and is turquoise in color. It has long fine sleeves. th...

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...

▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to wear u...

▪ Alexander McQueen lilac wool sweater dress ▪ Turtleneck ▪ Opening across bust line fastening with multiple buttons ▪ Pleated seam at centre-back ▪ Worn ...

This spectacular duchess dress in turquoise satin has magnificent construction and emulates the extravagance and glamour of the 1950s. The sleeveless bod...

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped and pointed taffeta neckline. Skirt is a trumpet shape with bias cut handkerchief hem panels. Fully lined, zipper back. A rare piece from a well-known Golden Age Of Hollywood...

This is a beautiful example of Madame Gres's work during a pivotal moment in the fashion House's history when she expanded her design repertoire for couture evening dresses and the f...

Beautiful cocktail dress in black velvet with silk tulle on the shoulder . Haute couture by Pierre Balmain Paris, numbered under the tag, Pierre Balmain was born on May 18, 1914 in...

90s Oscar De La Renta green strapless silk chiffon gown with large shawl. (53" x 77") This diaphanous strapless gown has the bodice composed o...

1990s Mary McFadden Elegant Black pleated one shoulder Gown. Size 4 Measurement Bust 34”/ Waist 26”

Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress with internal bodysuit and pleated bodice at the back circa 1990s

Green and off-white abstract printed silk dress with ruffles from Andre Courreges dating to the 1973. Labeled a Courreges '00' which fits a size 0/2. Approximate measurements: bust 3...

▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...

Roberto Cavalli S/S 1999 Runway Sheer Mesh Zebra Print Slip Evening Dress Gown Size M FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT

This Donna Karan navy blue stretch wool midi dress debuted on the Fall/Winter 1989 runway. This elegant design showcases a body-skimming silhouette with long sleeves and a high side ...

▪ Dolce & Gabbana ivory kimono dress coat ▪ 65% Silk, 35% Nylon ▪ Hand-painted design of flowers and birds ▪ Black silk lining ▪ IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 ...

Lanvin dress from the Spring Summer 1972 collection by Jules François Crahay, in cotton jersey (blend) and cotton canvas (blend) printed with beige polka dots, white and colorful flo...