Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1962 Paris Haute Couture A Jeanne Lanvin Castillo dress and scarf jacket from 1962 Collection ( I can provide the picture from the Castillo Archive). Blue silk twill with pattern imitating with brown paint stains. Three-hole dress with zipper on the side. Claudine round neck collar. Jacket with three quarter sleeves, closing with two snap fasteners. Scarf collar to tie at the neck. Excellent state of condition and color. Black graphic and white label with the logo of the house, the mother and child and JEANNE LANVIN Castillo Paris...

Ceil Chapman gown dating from the late 1960s. Beautiful muted peach and metallic brocade featuring peacock feathers all over. Scoop neck, empire waist and full skirt. Optional matchi...

Vintage Brocade Coat or Coat Dress by James Galanos for Amelia Gray Boutique Beverly Hills, likely made in the late 60s. Made from an Incredible tapestry brocade in shades of pale ...

This 1960s cream and gold lurex maxi dress by Jean Allen could easily be dressed up for a formal event or worn more informally as resort wear. It is sleeveless and features a V neck ...

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, ...

Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fab...

1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold

Black and saffron crêpe cocktail dress with silver thread embroidered. Zip on the side and snap.

1960 Bill Blass Documented Floral Print Silver Brocade Gown W/Rhinestone Belt. Wild botanical print border design is stunning! Beige silk taffeta lining, large balloon sleeves w/ broad cuffs. Rhinestone buckle belt with a full long maxi skirt...

Mini Max of California floral print, bohemian style bishop sleeve maxi dress, retailed at I Magnin. Soft peachy pink ground with pastel flower bouque...

1950S Navy Blue Silk & Lace Strapless Gown With Trumpet Skirt

1950s Silk chiffon cocktail dress: 3 layer construction. Lining and structured bodice structure in cappuccino crepe, middle layer is soft wispy nude silk chiffon and outer layer is ...

1970s Bramel Model kaftan style maxi dress in the most amazing coral red / orange. It has beautiful embellishment around the high scoop neckline and flared mid length sleeves; this i...

HAROLD IMPORTERS c.1930’s Black Satin Crystal Pearl Button Up Box Pleated Dress Circa: 1930’s Label(s): Harold Importers Style: Pleated dress Color(s): Black Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Satin (dress); Metal, Pearl (closures) Additional Details / Inclusions: 1930’s Black satin long sleeve pleated dress. Tailored dress bodice with waist darts in front; waist darts in back. Rounded neckline with short rounded edge collar. Long sleeves with fitted zip-up sleeve cuffs; lapped zipper closure at sleeve cuffs with metal zipper hardware. Underarm gusset panel inserts at each sleeve. Semi-full bias-cut skirt with large double layer box...

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L

This vintage 1930's gown is composed of a bias cut aqua silk crepe. Features rhinestone and beaded applique throughout. There are side snap closures. In excellent vintage condition, ...

Circa 1938 - 1942 Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s. Straight cut, long sleeves with geometric t...

This is a beautiful Dorothy O'Hara design. It is a wonderful 3/4 length dress with a gorgeous draped bow, under the bust, accented with a delightful rhinestone embellishment. The dre...

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The bodice of this amazing dress is sprinkled with small prong set rhinestones, it has ...

This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers of ruffles at the hemline, hidden snaps up the side seam, and a deep "V" in the back. Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess...

Step back in time with this captivating 1930s black velvet gown, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece features a square neckline that beautifully frames...

Vintage 1960s pure silk green and chartreuse yellow abstract watercolor floral ruched waist with bow detail, zips and buttons in back. Size 6 Measurements: Dress Length: 43" Bust:...

A perfect vintage dress for the festive /party season, and very easy to pack. The dress, by Wenjilli, is in a gold knit with attractive crochet detail. The dress is unlined and in ex...

Circa 1950-1960 Morocco Beautiful Moroccan ceremonial Kaftan in black satin brocaded with golden blades with a design of chrysanthemum flowers. Ample coat with bell buttons embroid...

GLORIA SWANSON Puritan Forever Young c. 1960's Black Gold Sheer Sleeve Dress VTG Brand / Manufacturer: Puritan Forever Young Circa: 1960s Designer: Gloria Swanson Style: Cocktail Dr...

1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Tissue Lame Cocktail Mini Dress w Floral Print: An extravagant and flirty gold lame brocade with green and purple abstract florals. Fitted waist and bodice ...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...

1950's black lace cocktail dress from the Saks Fifth Avenue label. The empire waistline is accentuated with an attached turquoise corded silk sash finished wit...

Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and flower pattern. Size X large Bust: 52 inches/ coat length : 43.5” Sleeve le...

1960S GEOFFREY BEENE Coral Silk Mod Sheath Dress

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...

1950s Dorothy O'hara Gathered Black Dress. V-neck dress with asymmetrical draping. Zips up back.

A headturning evening gown from the 1950s by Susan Small. The dress has an olive /grey background with multi colour horizontal bands., and has a square neckline , cap sleaves and a ...

This is a vintage black burn out velvet knee length cocktail dress by Pauline Trigere, from the 1960's. The dress is sleeveless with a square neckline, and zipper up the back. Mea...

Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...

1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress

This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft cream which is visible beneath the sheer fabric of the skirt, a pretty sweetheart ...

Very rare jet black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress with unique spiral design and elaborate beading designed by Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Dress has a red bow at ...

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 ...

Carven - (Made in France) Green silk crepe dress embroidered with costume pearls and sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

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 ...

60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress. Back zip closure.

Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...

Superb mid 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue floral maxi evening dress with a soft silk bodice, with beautiful darts under the bust which create a lovely feminine silhouette. It has a gentle V...

DESCRIPTION: NELLY DE GRAB c.1960's 2Pc Red Satin Blouse Floral Jacquard Maxi Skirt Dress Set Circa: c.1960’s Label(s): Nelly de Grab New York Designer...

1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress

This is a vintage light green gown by Helen Rose, from the 1960's. The gown is silk matte jersey with beading detail around the neckline and V-back w...

This gown features a embellished bodice with jersey skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for pers...

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

This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...

Pink wool crepe shift dress, the round neckline and short sleeves embellished with intricate beading consisting mostly of varied crystals and gold thread. The slightly A-line silhoue...

50s Two Piece Set. Lace top with chiffon circle skirt

Absolutely stunning 1960s Bill Blass evening gown. Black silk with a high neckline, fitted through the body and thigh high slit up left leg. Five rhinestone straps on the left should...

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

Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pierre Balm...

Rich burgundy velvet 1960s dress by Kiki Hart featuring an empire bustline trimmed with a band of black soutache and jet beads. A rolled turtleneck, na...

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back; SIZE L