20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...

"Sunrise Flowers" Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress UK 10 US 6 This incredible 1950's dress in a bright and vibrant palette of pinks, lilac, orange and yellow, in a bold flora...

Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...

This 1990s strapless gown by Bob Mackie features a sheer peach lace base embroidered with oversized lilac and sage floral motifs in metallic Lurex thread. The sweetheart neckline and...

This crimson red maxi dress is an early design by Singaporean fashion designer, Benny Ong, for London label Perlei’s highly collectable 1970s line Mushroom. Ong’s private clients for...

An iconic two-piece set from Chanel’s 1996 collection, featuring the signature all-over CC logo in plush black velour. This set includes a short-sleeve top and matching mini skirt, b...

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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...

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...

Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...

Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...

Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...

This fabulous sexy LBD by Donatella for VERSACE is crafted from a butter-soft full leather exterior, with Chrome coloured spaghetti strap shoulders featuring the iconic Medusa logo d...

Silk satin ecru gown with Brussels lace and dotted tulle on sleeves, and seed pearl tassels attached to sleeves and base of dress.

A beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber satin, is the perfect statement piece for your special occasion wardrobe. The rou...

Chic early 90s KRIZIA black crochet embroidered sleeveless dress ! Features a soft fabric blend of Rayon (40%), Wool (50%) and Nylon (10%). Simply slips over the head and stretches t...

Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...

An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white flocked skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with cap ...

Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré black and white silk evening dress 1990’s era, ivory satin lapel straps, the chiffon skirt gathered at raised waist, with ruffled hem, ruched swag ...

Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming...

Rare vintage 1980s black, white and red strapless dress by Pierre Balmain. Embroidered scroll detail. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure. Th...

A fabulous chocolate brown dress by Louis Estevez covered in applique roses from Louis Estevez. It is semi fitted, sleeveless and covered in ap...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Incredible vintage ALFRED BOSAND couture black and gold gown! Features a silk accordion pleated gold skirt with attached black silk velvet bodice. ...

Sensational vintage PAUL LOUIS ORRIER Couture 1980s / 80s silk taffeta cocktail dress! Features a black fitted pleated bodice with Avant Garde puff sleeves. Attached hot pink fuchsia...

Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Shoulder pad. SIZE M / L

Sensational 1960s Lilli Diamond light pink chiffon dress, with pailletes, beads, and sequins embellished throughout. Brand new, with original store ...

Beautiful 1950s royal blue and green fruit print wool wiggle dress! Fabulous flattering fit that stretches to fit the body. Short cap sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...

Black velvet evening dress with sleeves and neckline in lace. Velvet composition: rayon and silk. Rayon lining. See-through lace sleeve Zip and hook & eye closure on the middle back....

Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress! Bess Myerson was a Miss America winner in 1945. She also dabbled i...

Boho chic 70s yellow and chartreuse green chiffon maxi dress. Features a gorgeous Allover mini Daisy print, with a flowy attached caplet. Cap lets ties at t...

Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...

Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...

Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...

Rare Chanel F/W 1991 HIP HOP collection runway dress, wool and silk, 24k gold plated sunburst CC logo buttons, size 38 FR, excellent condition

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...

Gorgeous 1990s vintage black silk chiffon beaded cocktail dress! Features layers of luxurious black silk chiffon, with thousands of hand-sewn sequins, beads and rhinestones throughou...

Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of the most luxurious silk chiffon drapes the body beautifully. Hidden snaps up the sid...

Adorable 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC khaki / beige sleeveless babydoll dress! Features embroidered flowers throughout, with a chic bow detail at upper waist. Hidden zipper up the sid...

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...

Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf sleeves and gold braid forming round epaulettes. Slim tubular cut with dramatic sleeves...

70s Yves saint Laurent hot pink silk pleated top and maxi skirt. - elastic waist - exposed back

Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...

Circa 1925-1930 France. A short dress in black silk chiffon embroidered with lilac glass beads and marcasite pearls from the Art Deco period. Here, the theme of the little black dre...

A fabulous turquoise stretch silk dress from Gianni Versace. From the front is it a simple fitted sleeveless dress. The back is dramatic and detailed in contrast with cut outs at th...

Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...

A rare and iconic piece from the Fall/Winter 1996 Gianni Versace collection, this red and blue satin mini dress epitomizes the electric glamor of late-‘90s Versace. Worn on the runwa...

Perfect for everything from cocktail parties to dinners, this wonderful 60’s Jean Patou “little black dress” has a “dirndl” feel. Constructed in black velvet, the dress features puff...

Amazing showstopping vintage 80s LILLIE RUBIN black sequin and ostrich feather strapless cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins surrounding the front and back bodice...

Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve silk dress ! Pockets at each side of the waist. Features a vibrant blue flowers and r...

Gorgeous and heavy hand-beaded and sequin wool knit dress. Unlined. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fabric contains some stretch. Details: Unlined Back Metal Zip Closure Cir...

Sexy late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE black jersey racerback midi dress ! Features. A draped high neck with a tailored bodice. The back reveals just the right amount of skin. Hidden zipper up the back of the skirt with hook-and-eye closure. The perfect black dress...

PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...

Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal...

Chic vintage 60s dress from hard to find designer KIKI HART! Beautiful navy blue silk chiffon, with impeccable demi-couture construction! High collar with a nude illusion dip front b...