Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...

Jet-black, moss crepe, maxi dress with cut-out shoulders keyhole neckline, ruffles and red satin trim designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to 1968. Dress size is not marked, alt...

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,...

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 sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt. The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style...

Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern XS. The bust measures 37", waist 23", hips 50" and the t...

1930s very Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown. Sleeves have been draped into folds that almost extend to the elbow. The bodice has a deep v-neckline a...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome...

A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...

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 ...

Lovely Art Deco Lace Evening Ensemble of cotton lace. Sleek gown with capelet bolero of 3 tier ruffled sleeves which snaps across the front. Typical Deco...

1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress

This luxurious 1969 pink satin shift mini-dress is a masterful example of Pierre Cardin’s “Space Age” creations. With its recti-linear shape that stands away from the body, Cardin fr...

Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf. Hidden metal...

A great vintage evening gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with side opening with hooks and eyes. It has a self fabric half belt at the back and...

1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Bust: 32” / Waist: 25” /Hip open. Size 0/2 /XS

1950's Marabou Feather and Chiffon Cocktail Dress Excellent Condition Metal Zipper Snap at shoulder Panels of marabou trimmed chiffon make up the skirt Go...

1960s evening dress by Malcolm Starr in pale pink satin with beaded emellishment throughout. This consists of primarily silver beads in various shapes and sizes, the body covered wit...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Geometric Floral Signature Print Cashmere Knit Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Made in Italy for Lord & Taylor Designer: Emilio Pucci Styl...

A Superb, Beautiful 1960's COURRÈGES maxi dress, with pink watercolour print and flamboyant silk ruffles. Features; Floor length hem Concealed zip down front Fully lined interior ...

A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads and a front peplum on the A line skirt. The bodice front has 2 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The incredible detail includes dozens of intricately constructed individually finished matching applique fabric...

A beautiful brown wool dress with black trim from Geoffrey Beene. It has a crew neckline and long sleeves with black button cuffs. The bodice has pocket flaps at the waist and functi...

Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: should...

1990s Pink Low Waisted Ruffled Dress. Zips up back to low v point, bow detail at center back snaps onto one side.

Beautiful vintage 50s emerald green Asian themed fit n' flare silk dress! Features a flattering square neckline with 3/4 length sleeves. Two bows at center waist. Full metal zipper u...

A headturning lady in red, vintage gown by Kati, Laura Phillips. The dress has a v neckline, short angel sleaves and a central back zip. It is fully lined. Old size 12. Measurement...

Yellow rayon jersey cocktail dress with beaded work. No lining. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M

This elegant shift dress was created by Pierre Balmain in his 1960s heyday. Extolled for the sculptural quality that characterises his work, Balmain lovingly described dressmaking as...

This American made 1960's gown from Pattullo-Jo Copeland is very elegant and very it has a very interesting design. Both arm holes and the left side skirt opening are trimmed with r...

1960s Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress. Hand embellished on knit dress. Fully lined, metal back zipper.

Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made from fine woven medium weight rayon crepe in iv...

Very good condition for the age, some areas of discoloratioin to the lining. 1950S MAGGY ROUFF Cream & Pink Haute Couture Silk Chantilly Lace Fully...

Beautiful 1960s KIKI HART black silk chiffon nude illusion evening gown ! Features sheer above the bust and sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Attached...

This sensational early 1960s emerald green chiffon dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. Made in France and proba...

A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity....

1960's black rayon cocktail dress with beaded work on the bust. SIZE: 38 ( Fr)

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs ra...

Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each str...

1960 Lilija Necis Polka Dot Lame Organza Caftan Gown w Floral Color Print: Empire bust cut with front center bust bow. Full length cape-style angel sl...

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...

Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...

A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty bead detail on the neckline , arm holes and hem It is f...

Sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork and rhinestone embellishment on a tulle base and lamé lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

A stunningly simple appearing, yet masterfully designed 1960s Bob Bugnand ivory silk shantung evening gown: princess seaming, sleeveless. Skirt is interfaced for form.

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

This enchanting 1960s peach silk crepe couture evening gown with beaded bodice is a beautifully elegant piece that we attribute to either Hardy Amies or Norman Hartnell. I have han...

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...

Stunning late 1960's Biba-esque dress by the highly collectible British label Annacat black panne velvet maxi dress. Billowy elbow length sleeves, large co...

1960s Amen Wardy Orange Knife-Pleated Silk Crepe Goddess Gown with Jeweled Neckline & Waist: Empire waistline, back zipper, fully lined. Up to a US si...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...

Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap Gown, originally destined for the boudoir, but, works wonderfully as an evening coat. Made from silky metallic French lame...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

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...

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

Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed withl'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very fluid...

Vintage c.1960's Alexander's deep goldenrod knit shift dress. Sleeveless with round neckline. Abstract green sequined detail on front wrapping around lower back of dress. Black trim...

A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...

Sheer black lace dress from the 1930s with a fitted bodice through the hips and bias-cut skirt with scalloped seam going from low to high, where...