Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing mid 1950s LORD AND TAYLOR brown and black zebra animal print cut - out dress! Features a chic animal print with a fitted tailored bodice and a peek-a-boo cut-out above the bu...

Gorgeous 1960's Geoffrey Beene black gown. Black silk bodice with faux buttons and a fabulous huge bow. Skirt is wool and has a very slight A-line shape, with two large flat front po...

A pouty seductress, this cocktail dress was tailor-made for an illicit rendezvous in a smoky Paris café. Super heavyweight silk satin and painted illusion lace prove opposites attrac...

This beautiful 1950s calf length dress by celebrated American couturier Mainbocher, who famously designed Wallis Simpson's wedding dress and trousseau for her marriage to the Duke of...

Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and bow ( close with snap) SIZE L

Beautiful early 60s vintage S. HOWARD HIRSH chocolate brown and black silk chiffon vending dress! Features a black paneled bodice, with a brown full lengt...

Elegant 1960s Yellow, Grey and Blue Floral Print beaded Sheath sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted waist. Size 4 measurement: B: 34/ Waist 26” / Hip 38”/ Length 52” *** dress has som...

White Lace-Detail Slip Dress, 1930s. Lace overlay to bust, natural waist seam, and full length skirt.

A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...

A pretty vintage green cocktail dress and matching bolero jacket. The dress has a boned bodice, with a flared skirt and side zip. The ja...

Stunning 1960s BOB BUGNAND Couture navy blue crochet lace full length evening dress! Features a fitted bodice with a forgiving and flattering bell shaped skirt. Attached ivory silk b...

White beaded and sequin cocktail dress on wool jersey base. No fabric composition for the lining but probably acetate or rayon. Zip closure in the middle back and one hook&eye on th...

Beautiful 1960s MOLLIE PARNIS metallic silk bright color paisley print dress! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, turquoise blue, green, yellow and orange. Gold metallic threading t...

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 great vintage gown for Summer , by Binnie London. In a wonderful summer print, in orange, black and gold. The dress has ruffles around the neck and 2 rows on the hem. It is full...

1960 Joui Schiesser Haute Couture Red Silk Gazar Gown w Feathered Bell Sleeves. A-line silhouette with rounded neckline and luxurious feather applique sleeves. Sleeves are an organza...

Italian Haute Couture at its finest. Fully hand finished and beaded with crystal feathers. Internal boned corset hugs the dress to the body and allows the pink bodice to drape casually over the shoulder, into a cape or around the neck as a scarf. 1950S FERCIONI Pink & Purple Haute Couture...

MARIE MARTINE -Turquoise jersey dress with patterned collar, waistband, and sleeve bottoms. No size indicated, it fits a 36/38FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder wid...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L

Chic 1960s yellow, grey, black and white plaid wrap style A line dress! Features a fitted charcoal gray bodice, with a wool boucle bell shaped skirt in a tartan plaid. Interior snaps...

1930S Grey Rayon Crinkle Crepe Asymmetrical Flutter Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown

Silver sequin bustier evening dress on lurex jersey base and polyester lining. Black tulle petticoat. Boned and zip closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

A pretty vintage dress in apricot colour lace with a matching bolero. The dress is strapless with boning in the bodice and a side zip. It has a...

Vintage soft wool maxi dress with gray silk lining and crystal rhinestone embellishment. Sleeveless sleeves and long length. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closu...

Chic 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN navy blue and red linen and silk blend nautical shift dress! A dead ringer for Norman Norell, Pierre Cardin, or Louis Feraud. Features a regal Roman like sc...

Pale Pink Teal Traina Dress. A wonderful pale pink heavy Dupioni silk with a Large Wide green silk obi style Double Sash. Stand up collar. fabric covered buttons on the sleeves. Zipp...

PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Pierre Cardin Paris New York, The Needle Craft Atlantic City Designer: Pierre Cardin Style: Drop waist dress, accordion-pleated skirt and fitted long lantern...

Chic 1960s SAKS FIFTH AVE. black faux fur mod A-Line / shift dress! This is not just your average little black dress, and I have never seen one like this before! Super soft faux fur ...

Brilliant vintage late 1960s PAT SNADLER bright orange paisley print psychedelic A-Line / empire waist dress! Features allover paisley prints in vibrant blue, green, yellow, orange,...

This two piece pants and maxi vest by Whims of California has all the bells and whistles for chic 1960's party attire. The 100% cotton construction has the appearance of painted or ...

1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar. This is an amazing dress that has survived time in very good wearable cond...

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...

Circa 1965/1970 France Beautiful evening set made by Guy Laroche in printed silk crepe dating from the years 1965/1970. Sleeveless dress with high mandarin collar and zip in the back...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...

A wedding gown that takes modest fashion to new heights, this columnar maxi dress chastely covers every inch of skin but oozes stature, grace and regality thanks to Byzantine-era jew...

Circa 1950/1960 France Jacket and dress set in shiny mandarin silk satin from the famous house designer Jacques HEIM dating from the late 1950s. Sleeveless dress with wide low-cut ne...

Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US s...

Brocade gown in a geometric silver and charcoal pattern featuring a wide, square neckline, empire waist, and long sleeves. The skirt is gathered under the waist seam and there are sl...

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine, feminine and in lovely vintage condition. The exquisite embroidered flowers start on the b...

Circa 1965-1970 France Dress and bolero in waxed printed silk satin from the 1960s with no label. Long dress with finely pleated skirt at the waist ending in a point on the front. Fitted bustier with small straps and concentric pleated work highlighting the chest. Small matching sleeveless bolero and pointed tails folded over the shoulders. Very beautiful silk satin with waxed rigidity and decor of large bouquets of naturalistic flowers on a silver gray and honeycombed background. Clean dress but with some very rare pin spots...

Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions:...

Chic early 1970s PAULINE TRIGERE black silk chiffon glitter encrusted bell sleeve dress. Silver, gold and black glitter in the shape of flowers on the bottom portion of the dress and...

1968 James Galanos Black Silk Satin A-Line Cocktail Dress w Scattered Rhinestone Clusters: A spectacularly stunning and simple black special-occasion cocktail or formal dress in a sl...

1930s Rayon Bust : 36in Waist : 30in Hips : 36in Length : 60in

Chic 1960s ADELE SIMPSON brown and rose gold / copper metallic silk brocade A-Line dress! Features a smart tailored short sleeve bodice. Full and forgiving A-line skirt. Irredentist ...

1960s custom made sleeveless shift cocktail dress in multi color sunflowers embroidered in gold metallic floral netting overlay. Perfect for mother of the bride or wedding . Color : ...

Chic late 1960s lotus orchid novelty flower print short puff sleeve vintage A-Line dress! Features a dark purple background with bubblegum pink, orange, yellow, and lavender purple l...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...

1950S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Ruffled Fit Flare Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress

Incredible vintage 1967 B.H. Wragge silk wrap dress! Dated, from 1967. Amazing pattern, with vibrant colors! Flattering side bow tie at waist, that is wrapped across inner waist. Fu...

Classic and stunning black silk satin Norman Norell dress from the 1960s. Sleeveless with an oversized folded shawl collar. Fitted through the body with four round fabric covered but...

Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

This absolutely enchanting vintage 1930s full length dress in dove grey textured silk with gold lame floral design is in beautiful antique condition. The dress features an empire lin...

This gown is composed of an off white iridescent beaded and sequin fabric, with a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Plea...

This very special vintage 1960s Donald Brooks dress is an iconic example midcentury fashion. Crafted of black wool, it features baguette-cut gems, which form a trompe l'oeil effect, ...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...