Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Some Holes in Lace 1930S Black Rayon Lace Bias Cut Gown With Raspberry Velvet Trim

Late 60's Norman Hartnell couture beaded black wool cocktail dress made of three pleated tiers falling in a graceful cascade. Embellished with beautiful b...

This elegant Christian Dior evening dress was retailed in their London branch during the late 1960s and may have been a special order from Paris. Designed when Marc Bohan was creati...

1960S GEOFFREY BEENE Coral Silk Mod Sheath Dress

Beautiful 1960's demi couture Nina Ricci little black cocktail dress. The fitted bodice has horizontal stripes of tonal black jet sparkles on net fabric. Square neckline and 1” thick...

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 ...

Deep brown, ankle-length, wool dress with plunging deep V neckline and long sleeves designed by Rudi Gernreich dating to the 1960's. Labeled a size 8 however this best fits a US 2 to...

Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...

Beautifully constructed, this simple silk Helen Rose from the 1950's is the most classic LBD. The U neckline is balanced by the elbow length sleeves and seams down the sides of the b...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher. This dress dates from the early part of the decade and is made from a fabulous quali...

This incredible bias-cut satin full length dress was created in the 1930s and retailed by Kendal Milne & Co Ltd, the best department store in Manchester and a division of Harrods fro...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon se...

1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown. Pink, green, and blue sequins and silver glass beads embellish the silk organza bodice, which has slightly puffed sleeves and low sco...

This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it is tailored from corded lace and silk chiffon in a soft, dusky pink. It features a...

Wool-crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. Her award...

Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuf. Thin silver lurex thread. SIZE L

Gorgeous vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask purple pink violet with gold threads trim, Circa 1960's The gold and purple pink 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...

Amazing, IMPORTANT, and extremely rare 1960s Malcolm Starr, by Gino Charles cotton maxi dress! Red, white, and blue gingham, in a variety of sizes, with rick rack print...

Taffeta pleated bustier dress painted with colorful flowers. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Good co...

Chic early 60s kelly green silk damask A-Line dress ! Features the perfect rich hue of green. Tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress

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 ...

Oscar de le Renta Black velvet shift dress wi beading on sleeves- size small- circa early 60's. This garment is in excellent pre-owned condition.

Vintage purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk wedding dress lavender evening dress coat hand embroidered kashmir Indi...

60s Richilene Blue Gown w/ Gold Lamé Threads. Metal back zip closure. Fully lined.

This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The dress has an overlay of tulle with silk embroidery and rhinestones. The tulle skirt is...

Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet, with gold embroidered panel down the front center. Hundreds of large hand-sewn gold se...

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone shoulder-strap and belt . Snap closure on the left side. and belt with rhinestone on. SIZE 38/ M

Awesome 1960s cotton shift dress! Vibrant yellow, with green and pink paisley print throughout. Wonderful 'shift' shape, that flatters every shape and size! Fully lined in lightweigh...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

Chocolate brown crepe long sleeved dress with a striped ascot bow tie at the neck by designer Adele Simpson. Rear zip closure. Partially lined. DETAILS: Partially lined Back zip cl...

1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle

Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress ! Features lipstick red prints of flowers and orig...

Jacques Heim - Black mid-length open-back dress topped with a bow. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm...

1960's gown and jacket ensemble by Marty Modell. Both gown and jacket have the most beautiful and delicate hand crochet fabric with white and yellow beading for detail over a cream c...

Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap sleeves with V shape exposure. Dress has snap on button on the side. Perfect for downto...

Chic 1960s light heather grey sleeveless wool shift dress! Features a tailored silhouette, with a belted back. Full metal zipper. Up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great with bo...

This Geoffrey Been black gown from the 1960's is feminine and demure with its empire waist and sweet satin bow. Scoop neck, with slight gather at shoulders, long narrow sleeves with ...

A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could easily be added with lace detail on the bust area. It has a side zip opening and a flare...

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...

UNKNOWN - Long black silk dress from the 1930s. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 43 cm...

A chic headturning dress in black and gold. The dress is in a black and gold mesh like fabric with a black lining. It has black velvet shoulder straps and has gathering at the waist.

A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...

Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...

1960s Harold Levine Empire-waist olive green silk satin bodice gown with peach silk chiffon flowing skirt. Inner corset structure in bodice. Velvet ribbon straps added but could poss...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s ALFRED SHAHEEN goldm etallic jersey Cheongsam dress and cardigan ensemble! Classic Cheongsam silhouette, with gold knotted buttons at neck. Hidden metal zipper...

Beautiful late 1960s light blue colorful iridescent metallic midi dress / gown! Features a pale blue rainbow colored lurex body, with semi sheer chiffon balloon sleeves. Fantastic fi...

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...

Awesome 50 KERRYBROOKE red, white and blue plaid fit n'flare shirt dress! When I first discovered this dress, I thought the back was the front, until I saw the actual front. Cotton b...

1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Draped Attached Waterfall Back, and Incredible Princess Seamed Bodice. Gold lame woven p...

Presenting an exquisite haute couture evening gown by the legendary Jean Dessès, a true marvel from the fashion realm, dating back to the illustrious era of 1962. Prepare to be capti...

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...

This incredible 1930s black silk crepe evening dress with soft net bodice is in fantastic vintage condition with some beautiful design features. The dress has a plunging scoop neckli...

Evening dress in black crêpe satin and gold lurex flowers brocard top. Buttons in the middle back. SIZE XL

This colour-block red silk cocktail dress was manufactured in America in the mid-1950s. The off-the-shoulder tailoring adds a playfully sensuous detail, whilst the cap-sleeves, cinched waist and pleated full skirt are trademarks of the era. The taffeta crimson silk has a lovely thick texture and supports the structured style of the dress. The flamboyant bow and collared neckline give way to ruched fabric at the waist. Lined in silk organza and closes with a hidden central zip to the rear. Although unlabelled, the dress is excellent quality and probably made for a high-end US department store. Photographed and modelled without under skirts...

This is a stunning Ivory colored gown from the 1960's. The dress is fashioned with heavily beaded pearl like accents and adornments. There is a center back zipper for ease of access....

Beautiful vintage 50s black and white leaf print fit n' flare mini dress! Features a white background that is embelished with thousands of hand-sewn white sequins throughout. Fitted ...