Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with ve...

Black crêpe cocktail dress with detachable crêpe fringes "Richard" Circa 1960. The dress is zip in the middle back and the fringes part is ...

Stunning 1960's periwinkle blue, gold and turquoise green brocade gown and matching waist tie. Sleeveless with an elegant high rolled collar. Matching tie has great turquoise fringe ...

This pretty dress was designed by Marldena in the late 1950s, early 1960s and would be perfect for a formal event or party. The generously cut fabric is sheer lilac manmade chiffon, ...

This Haute Couture International gown is composed of a black beaded and sequin lace. There is a side slit and center back zipper closure. ...

A fabulous 1960s cotton Tori Richard for I. Magnin Honolulu, Hawaii nautical print maxi dress in tomato red and white with button down front and matching belt.

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yell...

A gown worthy of a dance number with Fred Astaire, this dress has drama by the handful. Yards of swirling chiffon and feathers provide nonstop movement, while the rich ombré tye dye...

Vintage Late 1960s and early 1970s Magenta pink satin brocade gown . Bright pink textured and quilted satin fabric. Slim fitted style with spaghetti straps, and a long straight ski...

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...

Pauline Trigère was a prominent figure in putting American designers on the map. Like many of the acclaimed French couturiers, she was an expert at tailoring and had an eye for interesting volumes. However true-to-form of the American aesthetic, Trigère designs are known for their relative simplicity and elegance through ease. From the late 1960s, this magnificent dress is a fine example of why Trigère’s designs were so beloved in Hollywood during that period. Done in a woven cotton featuring an abstract floral print in white, chartreuse, pink, lavender, and ochre on a navy ground, this dress is a wearable work of art. The bodice begins with a high round collar and has incredible sheer kimono...

Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown gathered jersey bodice, a claret colored velvet waistband and an ivory ziberline A-line...

1940s New York Creation Mint Green Grosgrain & Black Velvet Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder: A film-inspired look in black and mint.. Wide bands of mint grosgrain are tai...

Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome...

Ceil Chapman was a female American fashion designer working and designing in NYC from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was revered as a creator of super glamorous cocktail and party dress...

A chic vintage black cocktail dress , by 'styled by H Tromp for Melonique Originals Ltd. The dress is in a ribbed fabric with a v backline...

A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity....

Circa 1960 France Silk dress with black polka dots on a white background accompanied by a similar bow belt and fringed pans, by the Jeanne Lanvin House directed by Antonio Castillo...

Geoffrey Beene c.1960's black wool architectural ribbon chain dress, originally sold at Dayton's Oval Room. Long sleeves. Mandarin collar. Empire waist. T...

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...

1930s Black Velvet Evening Dress w/ Rhinestone Bodice. Braided straps on halter neck, low keyhole drapes open to reveal back.

1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering detail down the side seam, a fitted waist, hooks at the top shoulder, and a zipper at th...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...

"Wooly Bully" indeed! Words can hardly describe this incredible piece of mid-century fashion: a robe so unique and cozy you'll want to wear it outside the boudoir, thanks to its outrageous Leonard-inspired jungle print lining. And though it probably wasn't meant to be worn inside-out (as the interior has neither pockets nor belt loops) it can easily be reversed so the plush side is in and the jungle print is on display for the world to see. Reversible bath robe...

1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents that form floral and dot patterns. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeves, and partial lining on the inside

50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color blocking. Its hard-to-find larger size makes it more relevant (and collectible!) than ever. Sleeveless day dress with white bodice, black skirt and red bib...

Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum and Matching Stole: A fantastic example of Mr. Blackwell's 1950s style with a fitted column silhouette and beautiful str...

James Galanos for Amelia Gray Beverly Hills Beaded Floral Polka Dot Column Gown Cream silk gown with green polka dots and random white beaded flowers Couture quality construction ...

A stand out piece from the 1960’s, this Norell off white cocktail dress with large jewel embellishment needs no accessories. The classic A line shaped dre...

A pretty dove grey vintage cocktail dress by Zenith Original. The dress has a scoop necklline, front and back and as a built in petticoat with frill at...

1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon & Lurex Crepe Gown With Schiaparelli Style Brass Leaves Belt

A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with fringing, a side zip opening, elbow length sleaves a...

If you had to choose ONE dress to wear for the rest of your life, choose this one. Its universally flattering cut accentuates even the smallest bustline while the swirling skirt (over ten feet!) skims over the hips and falls gracefully to the knee for dramatic movement. And though it is as light, wrinkle-free and sensuous as silk jersey, its easy care fabric means it is machine washable and supremely packable. A wardrobe workhorse, this dress can take you from day to night, Studio 54 to the Ritz Paris, and brunch to boardroom. Long sleeve swing dress with plunging neckline and front and rear princess seams from underarm to hem. Gently gathered inverted “V” seam at bust. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and eye. Unlined. fabric: stretch polyester jersey noteworthy: may be gently hand washed in cool water, drip dry alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 7 ½” across neckline drop: 6” shoulders: 16 ¼” sleeve: 22 ½” from shoulder, 16 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 8” at wrist bust: 38” waist: 29” hips: free length: 40 ½” from shoulder, 33 ½” from underarm sweep: 129” label: Edith Flagg...

A real vintage headturner by Harry B Popper. In a wonderful colour combination of purple , orange and yellow. The 'under dress ' has a side zip opening,...

A beautiful 1950s azure silk brocade halter cocktail sheath dress and jacket ensemble attributed to Philip Hulitar with no labels present. Low-cut back ...

Quantity: Two (2) Size 8 Measurements: Bust: 36" Waist: 30" Hip: 40" Length: 58"

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...

Vintage late 1960s Oscar de la Renta tan/gold/bronze velvet dress. Gold metallic and brown trim. High mock neck collar. Long bishop sleeves snap at fitted cuffs. Skirt has off-center...

Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm...

This stunning 1960s vintage cocktail dress embodies timeless elegance with its flowing silhouette and full pleated skirt that swirls beautifully. Designed to fall just below the knee...

This is a fabulous 1960's dress designed by Pierre Cardin in bright orange silk crepe. The dress has a round neckline, long sleeves with an open seam at the wrist, a dropped waistline and his famous "carwash" skirt. The skirt is made of looped panels resembling the panels in a drive through...

1960s Bog Bugnand Black and Multi color (gold, orange, green , yellow and purple Metallic skirt) Sleeveless cocktail dress with black cotton scallop eyelet bodice with black beads. ...

Early 1960's Holt Renfrew Canada couture design studio dress with fine black lace overlay and full layered skirt. Strapless silk under dress. Many layers of the softest lace are topp...

This cocktail dress is composed of a white (Ivory hue) silk with beading and short sleeves. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cro...

This 1930s chiffon dress has a beautiful rose pattern print and features delicate champagne coloured lame detail. It is cut in a classic bias cut ...

This mesmerising sequinned dress was designed in the late 1960s to early 1970s by Lauretta. Made in Italy using alta moda (haute couture) craftsmanship, it is exquisitely handmade. C...

This elegant, fantasy tweed dress was couture-made in the 1960s. Fantasy tweed is a multi-colour tweed woven to a highly distinct pattern from clashing fibres of different fabrics. I...

This stand-out, early to mid 1960s two-piece haute couture ensemble is by Guy Laroche and the construction is nothing short of superb. Composed of a dress and bolero jacket, it is ha...

VINTAGE GRACE NY This dazzling Pierre Cardin dress radiates 1960s glamour with a modern twist. Crafted in shimmering silver and black sequins, it features bold vertical stripes that...

This lively, crimson party dress was designed in the early 1960s or possibly even late 1950s and echoes the famous draping of the French couturier, Jean Desses. It has been delicatel...

Vintage Jean Patou late 1960's yellow and silver diamond brocade halter cocktail dress. Yellow and silver lurex diamond patterned brocade. Mandarin coll...

1960s Impressionistic floral printed dress with matching shell top made of silk chiffon. The shell top has a boat neckline that is layered over the dress that has a satin black satin waist sash...

This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...

40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress. Glass beads on heavy crepe. Side zip closure. Has pockets!

Dramatic and bright, this incredible Ceil Chapman evening dress from the 1950s has it all: drama, draping, Hi-low hemline, flattering capped sleeve, fitted shape with appliqué bow, c...

Cut from vibrant purple crepe, this exceptional 1960s dress is by Royal British couturiers - Rahvis. Founded as a couture salon, “Rahvis Gowns”, in 1929, it was one of very few fema...