Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Incredibly unusual circa 1930s brown/bronze & silver metallic knit dress. Contains a partial label marked "209 Rue Saint-Honore- Paris". Dress is embellished with ivory, brown and go...

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...

1960s Townley Evening Blue Silk Wrap Coat Dress. Perfect for cocktail party. Coat is lined in Green silk. Very elegant. Bust 33” / Waist 28”/ Hip 45” / Coat Length 55” / sleeve lengt...

Black & white backless polka-dots evening dress . The black dots are in felt. Black bow organza in the middle front. Zip in the middle back and hook&eye. Hook&eye behind the neck. Wh...

Circa 1965-1969 Magnificent evening gown and cape in yellow Guipure lace, model named Alizée by Jacques Heim Haute Couture. High-waisted sheath dress with large plunging neckline and back zip fastening. Whalebone bustier lined with white tulle and highlighted at the front by a braided bow and embroidered iridescent and translucent faceted beads. Plunging cape in the back, with kimono sleeves and trimmed with pale yellow ostrich feathers. Matching yellow organza lining for the cape and underskirt. Note the high quality of the lace with its baroque motifs, made in France in the Calais or Caudry style. Label indicating Jacques Heim Paris...

1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder Pads. Side Zipper working great. Has Original Belt Added Brooch on the Jacket. Great ...

Meraviglioso abito di ricerca vintage anni 50, colo viola la sua coda leggera rende fluido l'abito che è contornato da pregiate piume. La parte superiore a bustino è completata da un...

Chic 1960s I. MAGNIN lime green cargo pocket mod short sleeve shift dress! Features four functional cargo pocket on each side of the dress. Metal ball butt...

A modern vintage masterpiece, this ladylike frock is loaded with charming extras (our favorite is the pocket detail: decorative AND practical) that keep its timeless silhouette from ...

Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four ...

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...

A chic cocktail dress from the 1960s. The dress is in a pink and gold fabric, and is fully lined with a central back zip. It has a round neck, and decorative buttons at the front. ...

Circa 1930/1940 France An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with fruit in shades of pink, orange and brown dating from...

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...

FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION or STUDY only. The fabric is fatigued in left shoulder area with various small tears and small holes. see last picture. size: 6. Bust: 36"/ Waist: 32"/ Length: 56" Marylin Lewis started her clothing line late 60s, using the most luxurious and fines fabrics from italy.

This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls snugly over the hips with a gentle outwards flare towards the ankle. The gold silk ...

This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a yellow silk chiffon with pink floral applique and rhinestones. There is a center back zipper closure. In excel...

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...

Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue, and green. The dress has a square neckline, flutter sleeves and waist ties. Fully li...

Maggy Rouff pink silk dress featuring a white ribbon detail, a center back zip opening, a silk lining. Label: Maggy Rouff - 14 Avenue Montaigne Paris...

Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4

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...

A chic cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning green fabric with blue floral pattern, the dress has elbow length sleeves, blue and green ribbon detail under the bust , and a sco...

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

Chic 1960s SAKS 5TH AVENUE silk and cotton short sleeve A-Line dress! Features a stark white background with flowers in vibrant colors of purple, pink, red, and green throughout. Fu...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multi-color Op Art Signature Print Silk Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci Style: Maxi dress Color(s): Shades of green, blue, purple, yellow ...

Black silk taffeta and scrunched lace cocktail dress with pouf skirt, cap sleeve and lace bodice finished off with a sexy pencil narrow underskirt. The loo...

1940S Black Net Strapless Gown With Green & Pink Striped Taffeta Bodice Shawl

An unusual example of the work of Greek/American master Stavrapoulos, known especially for his fluid chiffon creations. This shift dress, with open neckline and three-quarter sleeves, appears to be made from an antique embroidered shawl...

Black chiffon organza and silk dress with belt. SIZE 10 (Us)

Circa 1960 France Dress and jacket set in chiné and damask silk satin with brown and beige leaves by Jacques Griffe Haute Couture dating from the early 1960s. Jacket with long sleeves and raglan collar. Two fake pockets in the front. Front closure with buttons covered with the same fabric as the set. Straight and slightly skin-tight dress...

1930s Black Silk Velvet Gown with Rhinestone Accents. Black silk velvet gown with cowl neck, gusset snap closure on the side, snap closure on first at...

Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath...

Circa 1968-1970 France André Courrèges Couture Future day dress in thick beige jersey dating from the late 1960s. Sleeveless high-waisted straight cut, V-neckline and placket under ...

1960s Saks Fifth Avenue black cocktail dress Paillette sequin knit bodice mock neck collar long sleeves free flowing double layered jersey skirt falls t...

1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully lined Personal property of actress Maria Bello

One of my favorite Mollie Parnis pieces ever! Chic paisley print throughout in vibrant colors (This metallic silk fabric is magnificent!) Features a tie up the bodice, with tiny rhin...

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a hand beaded black silk. Features a center back draped style and a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-...

Beautiful French demi couture slubbed silk gown from the 1960's. Striking contrasting combination of orange and black. Black fitted corseted bodice with thin straps. Tea length skirt...

Vintage Galanos Skirt Suit from the 1960’s in a cashmere and wool boucle with metallic threads woven into it. Jacket has a v neck no collar, one center button, two flap patch pockets...

Bombshell HENRY ROSENFELD 1960s little black dress! Not just your average lbd: Features black metallic threading throughout that adds just the right amount of excitement! Fully lined...

This Miss Ruth design is composed of a relief beaded & sequin black wool. Features a center back zipper closure, with scoop back style. Please feel free to ask us any additional ques...

This full-length layered black lace gown is a truly stunning 1930s find. It features an integral black satin slip with thin black velvet straps. There ...

Kasper for Joan Leslie 1968 Documented Paisley Silk & Lurex Gown. Silver metallic brocade, with gold passementerie neckline, empire maxi dress from 1968. This gorgeous dress was crea...

1960s Ivory Shantung Silk Mini Dress w Rhinestone Décolletage and A-Line Skirt: From Engelman's, this lady-like princess-cut bodice is edged in bead, pearl and rhinestone piping down...

1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress

1950s "Mignon" Cream colored silk sheath dress featuring a boat neckline, short cap sleeves, a fitted bodice. The bust-line down is constructed of ma...

Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks green silk dress. Size: 2/ Small *** some tiny yellow spots (see image)

Tiffeau & Busch LTD. New York, 1966 chartreuse yellow & black hand print silk organza & silk twill maxi dress. Jacques Tiffeau was known for his elegant designs crafted from start to finish by a designer who actually knew the process & could preform the art all by himself, a rare feat in these fast fashion times, when some designers don't even know how to sew. Tiffeau had vision and lived in the time when he was able to express his talent in new and meaningful ways, encouraging 1960s woman...

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...

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

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

Elegant vintage Moroccan Moorish caftan. brocade metallic aquamarine blue embroidered with silver threads. Maxi dress gown circa 1970s. This vintage Moo...

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...

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and sequins. Back zip closure. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust: 36 cm (14....

This superbly embellished dress was designed in the 1950s and most likely bespoke made for a special event. It incorporates many hallmarks of the era’s most-popular designs with its ...

Classic Beene cocktail dress in wool crepe with satin ribbon trim.
Versatile one piece style channels the glamour of the 1950's Haute Couture.
Excellent Condition
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