Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown. Impeccable tailoring and fit one would expect from Chapman. Tailored bodice with long semi ...

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Total lenght of the dress: 115 cm Total l...

Very chic, jet-black, wool jersey strapless dress with internal corset and silk lining from James Galanos dating to the 1960's. Dress has very unique asymmetrical seaming and hemline...

1960S Blue & Green Gold Lamé Rayon/Lurex Damask Paisley Cocktail Dress. Slight damage in the interior lining of the dress.

The perfect LBD from 1960's Christian Dior London complete with hand stamped style number and label. Interior is corseted for perfect fit. The deep V back ...

Very rare, jet black, silk-jersey, haute couture dress with asymmetrical cut and draping from Pedro Rodriguez dating to the 1950's. Best fits a US 2. Approximate measurements: bust 3...

This rare and complete set of five London Series Poster Dresses was designed by Harry Gordon in 1968. Included in countless museum and private collections these dresses are highly co...

1960s James Galanos from Amelia Gray Boutique Creme silk crinkle long sleeve dress embellished in green rhinestones and white beads. Dress has some issues on the arm pit . ( see imag...

1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown This vintage haute-couture gown is in great condition. Perfectly working back-zipper. This...

Chic 1960s CABOT gold metallic sleeveless shift dress ! Features a high neck with tailored bodice. 100% metallic yarn offers plenty of stretch. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...

60s Green Jacquard Dress w/ Sequin Bodice. Lined bodice. Metal back zip.

An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12" fabric panels emanating from a band just under the bust line and a row of 14" pane...

Beautiful 1950s GIG YOUNG salmon / coral pink silk taffeta fit n' flare 3/4 sleeves dress! Features a wonderful flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving full skirt, which could al...

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...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front and back of bodice. Impeccable construction, with hand-finished details. Wonderful ...

Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand sewn gold and white garland leaves. The fit of this silhouette is forgiving as it can be worn either straight or bloused at the meddle. Column skirt has gathers at the lower waist. Condition is excellent for a piece of this age, no holes, discolouration or snags. Very old Hollywood glam...

1960s Contessa evening dress in a lovely cream silk, with an embroidered geometric waistband. The dress features a high neck with floor length A-line skirt. The gazar silk has a wonderful thickness and structure to it, and flows beautifully from the waist. The band is heavily embroidered with pale and cerise pink threads, outlined in gold, complete with gold and pink gemstone detail. The high, rounded neckline is both flattering and classic, with the original zip closure going all the way down the back of the dress. Silk gazar was much used in bridal and evening fashion due to its ability to hold its shape. This is a high-end, well made dress and was certainly inspired by the work of Christobal Balenciaga...

A classic silhouette rendered in a mesmerising design, this original 1960's Gene Shelly black wool evening dress, embellished with gold glass beadwork, is a timeless classic. The V...

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black seq...

Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip an...

Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zip...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

A lovely shift dress by Petite Francaise. In a pretty pale blue colour the dress has pretty beaded collar and elbow length sleeves. it is fully lined with a central back zip.

Gorgeous late 1960s KIKI HART navy blue and gold sequined chiffon long sleeve gown! Features a nude taffeta underlay that peaks through the bottom layer of the asymmetrical hem. Hund...

Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a...

A chic cocktail dress designed by Worth, London. The dress has an outer layer of dark grey silk chiffon. The skirt is lined in a deep mauve/grey coloured fabric and the bust area in ...

This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all-over with swirling vines and an assortment of ...

Rare and Wonderful vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN 60s tribal batik print 'ethnic' A-Line / trapeze dress! Flattering empire fit, with an equally impressiv...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

1950s Christian Dior Little Black Sheath Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist: Matte black silk faille in a medium weight. Back kick pleat. Back zipper. Fully lined in silk organ...

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...

Beautiful and unique 1930s dress. Done completely in sheer mesh with a embroidered Floral Motif. Flutter collar and sleeves. Snaps up the side. Color is a gray purple tone. Wear as a peek a boo or wear a slip. Measures up to 31 Bust -- 25Waist-- 34 Hips--51 Length. Please check our storefront for more contemporary, vintage, hundreds of pieces of designer and fine Jewelry. We have been selling on 1st dibs...

Though his work has only recently begun to be appreciated, Lebanese designer Jacques Cassia was a familiar face among the haute monde in the 1960s and 70s. His best-known work was a ...

Chic 1960s colorful olive print Pucci style 3/4 bell sleeve A-Line dress! Features a burgundy maroon background with olives printed throughout in yellow, green, pink, blue, teal and ...

An iconic beauty to behold, this original 1960's gold lurex dress, set off by accordion pleats and gold braiding along the neckline, is a true piece of fashion history. The high co...

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of maple brown satin, embellished with silver lurex thread embroidery, in the form of a swirling running stitch, which is in turn embellished wit...

A great coral velvet dress from Emma Domb. It has a scoop neckline, shoulder straps and a small band at the waist. The straight skirt portion is encircled around the hem with 7 appl...

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...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a pretty navy blue fabric with ivory lace at bust and waist. Sparkly rhinestone sequins a...

1960s vintage pink ribbon floral applique on net cocktail dress with pink mink cuffs. Gorgeous dress for any special occasion. Scoop neck dress has 3/4 length sleeves with wide pink ...

1960's Madame Grés demi-couture black velvet evening gown featuring center front and back keyhole. Separate voluminous taffeta slip skirt. In very good condition - some minor wear to...

A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep boat neckline, a pretty tired skirt with 5 tiers, and...

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

Stunning vintage 2-piece silk chiffon and scalloped beaded lace cocktail dress ensemble. The shell top is worn over the dress and can also be worn on its own. Full layered silk chiff...

See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement. Small buttons covered with black silk and buttonhole on the cuffs. Cut-work. Total lenght in the front= 140 cm ...

Amazing vintage Moroccan handmade caftan in caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's. The honey gold velvet Moorish kaftan maxi dress is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...

A long white linen vintage dress with matching jacket by Jean Allen. The dress is in a heavy linen with a square neckline and double row lace frill at the hem. The jacket has frill d...

A stunning 1960s couture made pleated silk chiffon ballerina style cocktail dress by Sarmi of New York. This utterly magical dress is set off beautifully with an empire line bust in ...

This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...

This glittering maxi gown was created by an unknown designer during the late 1960s. It is fabulous quality and American made for a high-end boutique or one of the top department sto...

Anne Fogarty maxi dress featuring a scooped and ruffled neckline, cap sleeves, and empire waist fastened with a black velvet sash; one deep and one shallow ruffle at hem complement t...

An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes...

This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...

Circa 1950 France Pierre Balmain Paris evening or ceremony dress with matching bolero and purse from the 1950s. Ivory Duchess satin embroidered with wh...

▪ Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga ▪ Fall-Winter 1960 ▪ Constructed from black silk crêpe ▪ Strap...

Chic 60s linen flower print sleeveless A-Line dress! Features a purple background, with pink, yellow and green flowers printed throughout. Tailored bodice...

The kind of dress we imagine looking smashing on the too-tan, coral-lipstick-wearing, pickled-as-a-cocktail-onion party hostess in her house in Palm Beach. “Mind your cigarette ash...