Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...

Chic mid 60s BARON PETERS for Dorothy Stead of Georgetown long sleeve navy blue and white rayon crepe dress! Dorothy Stead was a high end boutique in Geor...

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the middle back. Ivory crêpe lining. Boned on the side of the bust and middle front. SIZE S

This attractive 1960s cocktail dress by high end designer Marcel Fenez lends itself effortlessly as occasion wear, formal or otherwise. The dress is a simple curve-necked shift cut i...

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.

Beautiful 1930s Green lace cut out define floral pattern. Size: Small . Best fit US size 2 or XS Bust: 32 inch / Waist 29 inch / Hip: 38 inch / Dress Le...

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...

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

Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist that create a full skirt that with beautiful draping. Invisible zipper up the back ...

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

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...

Double lays dress with the top lay in black sequin. No fabric composition tag but the under-dress is probably in rayon and the top dress in stiff lace with black sequin. The underdre...

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...

Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...

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...

Supple lux leather in a chic and versatile light weight dress that can be worn during the day, at work, and/or a cocktail party. A dark chocolate brown beautiful, supple leather with...

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...

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...

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

Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...

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...

Is this 60’s Christian Dior the perfect “Little Black Dress” that every woman should have in her dressing ?! Constructed in a beautiful black “cloqué” silk, this textured cocktail dr...

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 ...

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

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...

60s Poppy Printed Silk Column Dress w/ Satin Back Bow. Large satin bow hooks on back straps of dress. Fully lined. Zips up back.

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 ...

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...

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...

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...

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...

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...

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress B 30 W 26 H 40 L 45

A chic cocktail/evening dress by Victor Josselyn. In a pale blue fabric with gold and silver decoration, plus white horizontal braiding, this dress is ...

Chic mid 60s pink, red, purple and white paisley Irish Linen shift dress! Features a slight cowl neck with fitted bodice and a forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hoo...

Simple and well cut half wrap dress in shiny beige tones, with a v-neck and a cape overlay. The long sleeves have eight covered buttons each, and there is a built in waist band. T...

1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice. French lace applique wor...

A headturning vintage evening gown by Eastex. The dress has attractive lattice like detail on the upper area with a black skirt. with an 11 '' slit a...

Vivid cranberry dress with crystal detail at waistline from Luis Estevez dating to the late 1960's. Top layer falls loosely over the bodice with a fitted under-layer and waistline. B...

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...

Chic mid 60s black and silver metallic knit shift dress ! Features flattering slimming black and metallic silver diagonal stripes. Silver neck and sleeve cuffs. Hidden metal zipper u...

A magnificent 1960s Pierre Cardin cocktail party and evening dress. Fashioned from sheer silk chiffon in ivory with a light green abstract floral print and trimmed at the hem with i...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features a drape detail at the waist and shawl style draping at the upper back. There is an interior foundatio...

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

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 ...

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...

Gorgeous vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask purple violet with gold threads trim, Circa 1960's The gold and purple with gold bold floral damask kaftan was custom fit. Feel like a queen in this elegant, sumptuous, Moroccan caftan with its bold design. One of a kind evening vintage Moroccan Royal maxi dress custom gown. This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from high end damask fabric intricately embroidered with silk gold threads...

Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the middle front. Silk lining. SIZE 38/40 (Fr) M/L

Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...

1960s Malcolm Starr Gown in Green, Pink, gold and blue print sleeveless gown. Perfect for wedding or cocktail event . Waist is encrusted with multi color jeweled. Bust: 34” / waist ...

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.

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...

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.

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...

Such a stunning vintage 1960s Babydoll cocktail dress! Black French lace, covered with black sequins. Beautiful scalloped hems, with layers of nude silk under. Zips up the back, with...

Vintage 1960s Sylvia Nechis Yellow Silk Chiffon sleeveless V neck Soutache gown with cropped Jacket ensemble. White cord soutache and silver tiny s...

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...

Chic 1960s vintage GEOFFREY BEENE ivory crochet and black silk taffeta Victorian inspired cocktail dress! Ivory crochet bodice is fully lined in nude silk chiffon. Fit n' flare fit w...