Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1991 Vivienne Westwood pearl white and gold 'Boulle' print gown. Long white stretch gown with gold pressed Andre-Charles Boulle neoclassical print. Concealed back zip closure. Fa...

1970s Adolfo body-conscious rayon knit sailor striped navy and cream maxi dress with front button placket closure. Gives a modern Gaultier vibe. Size ...

Metallic bronze knit maxi dress with crochet trim, long sleeves and a matching sash by Wenjilli. Unlined. Rear zip closure. 66% acrylic, 22% metallic, 12% polyester. Marked size 9/10...

Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Black Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a unique black velvet lace fabric, adding a to...

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress Vintage; circa early 1970s Haute Couture Navy Blue Two-Pieces; top snaps on...

Stunning vivid turquoise blue jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Dress best fits a size 2-4. Best fits a 32-33"bust and 25" waist. There is some stretch...

For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa features glamorous glossy red satin that is gathered, ruched and topstitched in bo...

1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backless Bias Gown

1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe

This timeless quintessential corseted, shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman when it was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized a status-conscious Texas woman mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline (spared from '80s shoulder pads!), narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior. Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure. The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper. Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10. Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...

Giorgio Armani Black Jersey Halter Neck Strap Back Evening Dress. From the late 1990s this amazing dress will keep all eyes on you! Graceful & sexy, simple & elegant it doesn't even ...

Scaasi Dotted Silk Print Bow Dress. This piece combines classic charm with a touch of 80s flair. It features a silhouette accentuating the legs to add a yout...

This vintage 1980s floral party dress is pure feminine fun. The black background on this floral print is my preferred way to wear florals in the cold-weather months. Classic 1980s pu...

Very rare, black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988. Labeled a US size 8 however this fits a smaller size (US 4-6 however please look a the measurements). ...

The designer of this tunic dress is unknown, but that makes it no less spectacular. Done in alternating boxes of matte and shiny gold sequins that create a lattice design, this dazzling dress is playful and sophisticated at once. The bodice begins with a scoop neckline and wide, three-quarter length sleeves, giving this dress a relaxed, languid feel. The dress falls to a mini-length at the upper thigh in a subtle A-line, creating a classic 60s silhouette. The boxes of sequins are arranged in intersecting rows and columns that follow and accentuate the natural lines of the body, giving the eye something new to appreciate at each angle while the sequins glimmer and catch the light. Size estimate: SML/MED Measurements: Shoulders: 16 inches Sleeves: 15 inches Bust: 37 inches Waist: 35 inches Hips: 37 inches Length: 33 inches Evoking the glam mod chic of the 60s embodied by supermodels and socialites such as Twiggy and Edie Sedgwick, this dress is meant for the spotlight and is the perfect choice for a wedding, cocktail party, or special occasion. A special addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this dress can easily be paired with strappy heels and statement accessories. This vintage 60s style dress...

c.1970 Victor Costa for Romantica long dress combining a black sequin bodice juxtaposed with a large-scale taffeta plaid for the full ankle-length skirt and short puffed sleeves, a n...

A fabulous black dress encircled around it's V neckline with an off white question mark with the dot of the question mark dangling cleverly below it. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve...

A wonderful 1970s Emilio Pucci long-sleeved silk jersey print maxi dress in purple, blue, aqua and green. Banded cuffs, hem and squared neckline. Slip-on shift style design.

Jet-black, strapless dress with asymmetrical draping and lace accent designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Labeled a French size 38. Dress best fits a US 2 or sl...

Mob Wife dress if there ever was one! 1980s Escada evening dress which is full glam. The top half is draped silk done in a wrap top effect. On the crepe silk of multiple layers th...

A rare 1994 F/W Gianni Versace Couture gold metal Oroton chainmail top and skirt ensemble - seen on the model Amber Valetta in listing photo #4 - an editorial photo of the collection...

An exquisite and ultra rare Moschino Couture black and red silk 'heartbreaker' novelty print silk dress dating back to his documented 1994 spring/summer runway collection. Moschino c...

A vintage Bob Mackie Boutique Evening Dress that has never been worn! NWT. Purchased at Lord and Taylor in NYC. The dress is entirely hand beaded i...

ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Silver Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sleeveles...

This dress is the most perfect vintage class ic and chic thing to wear for a holiday party. We are a big fan of Victor Costa designs and this beauty was purchased at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills by the original owner. The coat dress is done in the style of the 1960s Classics. Think of Babe Paley, or Jackie Onassis, looking very chic in this coat dress.. it was made in the USA in the Dallas show rooms of Victor Costa. please note: only a portion of the designer label remains. It clearly shows that the dress was designed by Victor Costa, but the label is not intact. The dress is so beautifully made. It looks like a dress that cost thousands of dollars with the French buttonholes and French rhinestone...

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bob Mackie x Ray Aghayan 2-piece halter evening gown with matching feather trim cropped jacket, likely made in the 1970s. The halter dress is floor length and made from a bronze-hued metallic or lame' abstract animal print, which shimmers and shines in certain light! The matching cropped jacket fastens with three golden buttons and is trimmed at the collar and sleeves with gorgeous over-the-top feathers! An early design by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan...

Bill Blass Hot Pink Silk taffeta strapless gown with attached shawl. Vintage from the 1980s. Features back zipper, pleated waist, full skirt and structured strapless bodice with a wr...

Bob Mackie - Timeless and elegant best describes this black velvet evening gown with nude and black lace inlay. Beautifully constructed and aged as gracefully as the design. This gown is formfitting with long sleeves and a back zipper for a secure fit. The lace design is unique in that it appears to have a high gloss wet look and is embellished with black crystals throughout. The finishing touch is a large crystal broach...

Stephen Burrows bright kelly green rayon matte jersey dress. Vintage 1970's haute disco. Features a deep V neck, ruched gathering sash on left hip above an asymmetrical side opening. Clothing by Stephen Burrows is rare to find on the resale market and is museum collected. Made in the USA. Designer size S. Stephen Burrows is an American designer known for using graphic bold color and matte jersey fabric. He became one of the first Black fashion designers...

Dramatic, ruched, teal silk brocade, demi-couture dress with hidden corset from Jean-Louis Scherrer dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36. Dress measures approximately ...

A truly sensational and highly coveted Bob Mackie couture ruby-red beaded silk high-low waterfall hem mini dress dating back to his iconic 1984 fall/winter documented collection. As shown, this well documented runway micro-mini was also the choice look for Lee Remick in Stephen Sondheim's Follies! Bob Mackie will definitely go down in history as one of the great American designers. He began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch...

Embrace the epitome of timeless femininity and chic elegance with the Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress. This black sheer silk...

Amazing vintage one sleeved black asymmetric dress by New York designer Alfred Bosand, circa 1980s. Full skirt with a single puffed sleeve. Very avant-garde in style, even for today! Rhinestones set in prongs create a fun bow design at bust. Dress is beautifully hand finished. Alfred studied at Pratt and The Fashion Academy and designed for several other designers before opening his 57th avenue workshop and showroom, which he maintained through his retirement in 1986. His gowns retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other high end boutiques. He dressed many celebrities and created the wardrobes for a decade of Miss Americas through the 1960s. Fabric unknown, feels like a mid-weight silk satin. Skirt lined in a light organza-like fabric to hold shape. Made in USA. Shown on a size 2 dress...

This Cheongsam-inspired silk wiggle dress is such a beautiful statement. Made in the 1980s by a New York-based label, it features a high mandarin-collar mockneck, and such a svelte s...

1980s Victor Costa Watercolor Floral Strapless Dress with Ruffled Skirt A beautiful floral dress with a structured bodice with boning and stuff tulle lined ruffles.

Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lace at the bodice, sheer sleeves & neckline and an ethereal black-on-black polka dot, soft tulle floor-length full skirt. This designer evening gown...

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...

Sexy 90s Gianni Versace Black Cut out gown. Dress marked size 42 See measurement: Bust: 34” / Waist 28” / Hip: 38”

This vintage Thierry Mugler dress from the 1990s is an exceptionally rare and striking piece. It features a black velvet fabric with silver metallic lame accents, creating a dramatic look. The dress boasts a unique wire-formed bodice with a "winged" design, a hallmark of Mugler's distinctive style. Crafted from luxurious inky black velvet, the dress is tailored to accentuate your curves. The neckline is intricately detailed with Mugler's signature 'flame' effect, and the wired points of the neckline offer versatility, allowing you to customize the shape to your preference. Additionally, the futuristic silver lame fabric gracefully curves over the shoulders, enabling you to create either subtle shoulder caps or a more pronounced effect. This dress perfectly embodies Mugler's sculptural cut, sensuality, and aesthetic sensibilities. It exudes a futuristic allure while maintaining a sensual appeal that characterizes Mugler's creations. In excellent condition, with only few minor marks to velvet, this Thierry Mugler vintage dress...

Presenting a fabulous chartreuse Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this dazzling gown debuted o...

Highly coveted and collectible early 1970s rare Missoni caftan dress. Done in a beautiful lightweight metallic lurex fabric with an all-over captivating...

1990s Murray Arbeid from Bergdorf Goodman strapless tulle gown as worn by Lady Diana ( see image) . Gown has 5 layers of tulle with silver stars sequins. Perfect for Holiday Party o...

An ultra seductive and well-documented Dolce & Gabbana silver studded black leather mini dress dating back to their 1991 spring/summer collect...

Dramatic, jet-black textured dress with satin ruffled trim and large bow designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's. Fully internal corset with boning at bodice. Labeled a F...

From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this dress features a silver satin base and a sheer taupe mesh exterior. The strapless silver inner layer is visible through the mesh, giving ...

Very rare, black wrap coat with woven Asian motif frog closure and large billowing sleeves designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the late 1997. Beautiful burgundy iridescent fabric at cuffs. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16", bust 35-36", waist 30", arm length 25-30" and overall length 59". Secures with snap and hidden tie. Fully lined in Jean Paul Gaultier 1997...

This fabulous haute couture evening gown was made by Christian Lacroix, most likely in the early 1980s. Made from what we believe is a fine silk crepe (no content label), this piece ...

Bellville Sassoon Late 1980’s Black and White Point D’Esprit Gown - Size 8 This late 80’s early 90’s vintage gown is made of a black point d’esprit that is trimmed in white lace. 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 ...

Black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress with cut out at left leg designed by Gianni Versace for the Gianni Versace Couture label dating to the early 1990's. Best fits a US 2. Ap...

This is a truly stunning vintage haute couture evening gown from Christian Dior's Spring-Summer 1987 collection, in a daring magent...

Genny by Versace Draped Lurex Velvet Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Oversized shoulders and deep plunge accented with a gold lame textile rose. Dress...

Elegant Pauline Trigere Crystal Wool Crepe Crystal Gown. 2 piece ensemble with hand set triangular crystal stone embellishment. Simple black crepe gown with side zip paired with separate over blouse studded with crystals. Blouse is bias cut with flare, which is longer at back with back slit. Beautifully made with zippers at wrists. Fully lined. Size 14 Vintage...

Black and white houndstooth dress with asymmetrical mesh bustier designed by Gianni Versace dating to 1998. Similar version seen on Naomi Campbell on the runway. Italian size 42. App...

Murray Arbeid 1990 Black and Silver Tulle Gown with boa style shawl - Size 8 This late 1980’s or Early 1990’s gown is made of multi layers of tulle and a Black Point D’Esprit that ha...

David Brown for Saks Fifth Avenue Bold graphic print poly knit patio lounge gown c 1970s The stylish poly knit gown is illustrated with Japanese style woman on both the front & back sides The poly knit lounge...

Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress! Introducing a sophisticated and chic piece from the 1980s, the Yves Saint Laurent Black B...

Manfred Thierry Mugler designed this striking black and white sleeveless mini dress for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Debuting in the season's runway presentation on Eva Herzig...