Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

A supremely well made dress and tailored to a timeless, pencil silhouette with capped sleeves, this is a little black number you’ll pull out of your wardrobe time and time again. Fas...

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...

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Tremara. The dress is off the shoulder with pleats around the neckline.The fabric has a black background with multicolour floral print. The dress ...

A stunning vintage couture cocktail dress in sky blue satin and chocolate colour lace. The dress is beautifully constructed with boning ...

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 ...

50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.

1940'S Black Silk & Rayon Chiffon Rare One Shoulder Gown With Asymmetrical Draped Floral Print

1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4

A pretty pale pink/peach vintage dress great for parties or even a wedding. The dress has wonderful detail on the front and cuffs, a round neckline...

Vintage Emilia Bellini c.1960's op art signature print silk metallic knit maxi dress. Large floral ornate op art signature print metallic silk knit in s...

60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress

A black crepe dress with sequin trim by Schroder Wulf. This dress is sleavless with a round neckline, a bow at waist leval and asymetric layers . It...

Don Sophisticates shift-style dress in silver and peach geometric brocade featuring a front zipper with rhinestone-ball pull up to its mock turtleneck, short sleeves, and small patch...

An exquisite late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Renaissance-Revival, burgundy velvet gown with flared cuffs and hem. Satin trim at cuffs and a thin satin tie waistband. zippered back. Wond...

1966 Geoffrey Beene Black knit studded Jersey ( see ad from vogue 1967) Bust 34” / Waist 28” / Hip 36” Dress is unlined and there is small hole ( see image attached) Label has been r...

1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt

1960s Sarmi Mod Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow: Extravagant black and white ostrich trim embellishes this Mod del...

This striking and unusual 1930s lame gown is crafted from thick silk woven with a psychedelic pattern of black, pale-aqua, chartreuse and tangerine - bold h...

This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...

Glitzy and very pretty 1960s Romantica by Victor Costa cocktail dress. Made from a stunning mod, geometric brocade in silver, bronze and metallic white and peach...

Circa 1968/1970 Italy Amazing psyquedelic trousers suit from the famous Italian designer house Mila Schön from the 1970s. Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins and pearlescent and purple glass beads...

A stunning full-length flapper dress of haute couture quality. This dramatic black chiffon gown is fully lined in black satin and features sequined panels attached around the skirt ...

50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress. White silk moire bodice, silk satin trim and bow detail at bust. Black wool gaberdine skirt. Fully lined, boned bodice. Hand finished...

1930S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Bias Cut Gown From Paris With Dramatic Lace

1960s Ivory Crocheted Lace Cocktail Dress. Aurora Borealis crystals embellish top of bodice. Lined with matching colored fabric.

A chic dress by Cresta Couture. This easy to wear dress is in a navy blue and pink fabric, with a self fabric belt. The dress has two pleats at the fr...

CLAIRE KENTON (Made in France) - Raw silk set. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Dress: Bust: 47 cm (18.5") - Hips: 73 c...

Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of P...

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

1960s Mollie Parnis Green linen cocktail day dress. Dress has metal zipper. Fully lined in excellent condition. no stains or holes. pockets. Best fit s...

This unusual 1960s Jo Giovanni Italian boutique label purple wool knit dress has some striking design features and would make a wonderful winter warmer! The dress is sleeveless with ...

VERY BREEZY presents: This is the dream vintage wiggle dress! The shape is so perfectly 1960s, from the way its fitted through the hips to the bateau neckline— so flattering and the perfect amount of sexy! This piece was sourced in Italy, although it was made in the US. It's embroidered all over with sequins in a squiggling formation. The paillettes are of such a great quality (nothing like the cheap sequins that are so commonplace in modern garments). A small slit in the back back makes it easy to move. The Vintage Diamanté Necklace...

1960s Eliane Montigny of Paris black velvet and yellow raw silk cocktail dress. This is a really striking evening dress of extraordinary workmanship and made to the highest haute co...

Step back in time with this exquisite Vintage 1960s Sheer Tan Angel Wing Dress by renowned US designer Alfred Fiandaca. This remarkable piece embodies...

1960s Arkay Purple & Gold Lame Sharkskin Moroccan Inspired Embroidered Maxi: Empire waist height gold cord belt with tassels attached. Broad horizontal gold lame stripe strike a bold...

Classic and timeless cocktail dress in black lace with black floral beading throughout. Simple sheath styling with round neckline, three-quarter sleeves and metal zipper in back. Dr...

Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin like collar in a raspberry red. The two saturated colors compliment each other per...

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 ...

This 1960s cocktail dress is intricately adorned with pale-aqua ruched manmade chiffon stitched in a scalloped pattern across the entire body, the resulting effect is soft and cloud-like; the only distraction the occasional ivory or blue pearl which trims the chiffon. Heavy beading and embroidery feature across the bust and continue onto the wide straps. Here, ombré vines made from dark grey-blue beads and pale blue stitching encircle light blue iridescent beads and pearls - decadent detailing that makes this gown a stand-out piece for any occasion. The chiffon is sewn onto the integral viscose blend lining to prevent the dress from being sheer. A parted Watteau train...

Very rare silk haute couture dress with ruching from Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Color is a purple-blue shade and the fabric is a delicate silk. Fits a size 4-6. Zips up ce...

1960s black cocktail dress. Strapless and empire waist with a beautifully folded and ruched bodice. Straight, tea length skirt has a black lace overlay with large floral appliques ma...

Vintage 1930s dress - Black net evening dress with silk appliqué ruffles - Lined above waist V shaped back - Netted detailing form the waist dow...

This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size cloth...

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...

This attractive Jean Varon 1960s Midnight Blue evening gown is a sophisticated departure from the designer's trademark space-age style pieces, and has a softer, more feminine focus. ...

1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice is heavily beaded with a banded neckline. Double lay...

60s Emerald Green Satin Gown

Simple but dramatic, this electrifying gown is perfect for the woman who isn't comfortable without a sleeve but also appreciates a touch of allure. Floating chiffon bell sleeves are cut from underarm to wrist to create an angel wing effect, while a double row of rhinestones trims the deep bust and back lines for even more drama. Made from the most luxurious, heavyweight silk crêpe imaginable. Full-length princess gown...

J. Suzanne Talbot was a celebrated designer during the 1920s and onward in France, known particularly for her hat designs. This dress from the 1950s, be...

“Tailor of the stars” and a darling of the Cinecittà Studios, Emilio Federico Schubert created incomparable garments that celebrated La Dolce Vita before it had the name. Though Vale...

This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman. It is made from a heavy black taffeta that has been pin tucked to create a chevron like design giv...

1950S Metallic Golden Dragons Embroidered Red Chinese Opera Kimono Robe

1960s Kiki Hart black lace and sequin nude illusion 1930s-inspired caplet gown with black silk satin ribbon belt. Fitted waist, fully lined. Fits up to a US size 6

A wonderful silk dress by Bermard Freres ( Paris, London) in a Liberty print. The dress has a brown background, with a pink and orange design. It has a ...

Vintage c.1960s Emilio Pucci orange, pink, brown, gold, and ivory abstract signature print silk jersey dress. Empire waist. V-neckline at front. Three-quarter length sleeves. Above t...

A late 1960s black maxi dress with rhinestone dotted tulle overlay: Underlayer in black satin with a sweetheart neckline. Overlay is dotted tulle with prong-set rhinestone embellish...

1950S HENRY ASH Buttercream Yellow Pleated Silk Mousseline Structured Cocktail Dress