Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...

Aside from its vivid color, the standout feature of this shift is its free-floating front panel, created by the tails of its oversized center bodice bow. Very Audrey Hepburn, from it...

A vintage velvet pinafore by Deborah Newall for Harrods. In a brown velvet, the dress has a scoop neckline , button down front, 3'' hem and is fully lined.

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...

Fabulous long sheath of black crepe with allover beading in a squiggle design of black bugle beads. Narrow body hugging design with straight neckline front and back and cut-in armhol...

This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a floral watercolor pattern silk in Earth tone hues. Features a draped bow design at the waist. There is a center back zipper closure. (The...

This elegant late 1950s to early 1960s dress and jacket combination is cut to a classic swing silhouette, with a nipped-in waist, flared, almost 360 circular skirt and playful halter...

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...

This striking gown was couture crafted in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is really the star of the show; thick aqua jacquard is textured with geometric, floral and cloud-s...

1960S White Pleated Rayon & Nylon Lace Mod Cocktail Dress With Crystal Neckline

A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with black sequins sewn on in a squiggle pattern . It has a v neckline with shape at the sho...

Oscar de la Renta is a legend in the realm of fashion. Launching his own brand in 1965 after working for iconic designers such as Balenciaga, de la Renta quickly established himself...

1950s Ben Reig smoke gray silk textured chiffon cocktail dress: Gorgeous rhinestone buttons run the length of the front pleated, 3/4 length dolman sleeve over...

Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a fitted satin bodice with an oversized bow on the f...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Pichat Chaleard ( Paris and Lyon) . The dress is a pretty raspberry colour with sparkle effect. It is fully lined, w...

1960s Emma Domb Over dyed lace dress. The entire dress is featuring a black dyed lace. The full length sleeves are sheer lined with a sheer net and has a decorative lace cap sleeves ...

This is a lovely vintage little black cocktail dress made by Don Loper, from the collection of actress Winona Ryder. It is made of wool, and has a long sa...

A wonderful late 1960s Christian Dior ethnic-inspired purple, black and tan light-weight knit maxi dress with free floating top overlay, scalloped and frin...

1960s Bink Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress. Features hand white beading and iridescent sequin, elbow length sleeves, and a scoop neck.

A chic vintge evening dress by Susan Small. In an attractive soft gold/mustard colour, the dress has a v neckline and backline with cut out and embroidery detail at the hem. It is fu...

This Victoria Royal gown features a beaded bodice with a jersey skirt. There is a center back zipper closure with hook and eye. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-r...

This pale seafoam green/blue dress is a very regal example of late 1960s haute couture evening wear. Cut in a classic and flattering A-line ...

Circa 1960/1970 France Elegant skirt suit in navy blue printed silk crepe with white polka dots signed by Y. Dubois in Nice from the 1960s. Two-piece summer set, with long-sleeved b...

This charming 1950s cotton sun dress with a softly abstracted floral print in soft pastel shades in pink, blue, green and grey is a lovely piece for summer. It features a dropped wai...

A chic cocktail dress in black ribbon work. The dress has frill detail at the collar and cuffs, and a back central zip .

Vintage Donald Brooks short sleeve cocktail dress featuring gold chevron pattern beading atop a nude chiffon lining and back zipper closure. Circa 1960's. Excellent Vintage Conditio...

Gorgeous chiffon gown from the 1960s by Pauline Trigere. The gown can be worn two ways, with or without belt. The delicate chiffon falls in a loose gather from the neckline and is de...

1950s Adele Simpson Black Draped Back Cocktail Dress. Amazingly constructed cocktail dress with demure front and low-back draped back. Glove-length sleeves, lined in organza.

LESLIE FAY Original c.1960’s Gray Silver Mock Neck Sleeveless Mod A-line Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Leslie Fay Original; ILGWU tag Style: A-Line dress C...

This charming 1950s silk chiffon evening dress in cobalt blue has been beautifully constructed to haute couture standard and is in pristine vintage condition. The chiffon overlay is ...

This dramatic evening dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the late 1980s or early 1990s. It offers a highly wearable take on the theatricality of 1980s design...

This beautiful 1960s black empire line mini dress is couture by French designer Simone Mirman and is of exceptional quality. The dress is comprised of black crepe and immaculately li...

Vintage Geoffrey Beene gray wool shift dress with rhinestones on collar and sleeve. Dress has pockets. Silk lining need to be replaced. ( see images) ...

Silk dress with an impressionistic red-toned floral print with black fore-color. The waist is extenuated by dual applied strips of velvet that is finished with a layered, decorated f...

Lanvin - (Made in France) Long printed cotton veil dress. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Sho...

The history of the caftan is a bit uncertain. It is believed to have originated from Turkish culture but appears in many others. In Morocco, it was first worn by men but was eventual...

This is a lovely vintage evening gown from Eleanora Garnett. It is made of a draped black chiffon with a taffeta lining. there is black velvet bow cluster at the back zipper closure....

A stunning cocktail dress in shades of purple and pink, and with an unusual padded hem and neckline. The dress has a bow detail at the back and a central back zip and is fully lined.

1960s Mr. Blackwell fluorescent yellow floral embroidered net cocktail dress. Under-layer is a sheath styled crepe dress and the over-layer of embro...

A 1960s John Hogan silk chiffon and crepe dress with drop-shoulder and a 1940s vibe: Silk chiffon mustard-color bodice embroidered in pink floral motif. Cream crepe skirt is cut long...

60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.

1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Cocktail Dress. Black wool knit knee-length dress with an amazing Art Nouveau-style silver rhinestone, beaded and sequined fr...

Stunning black sheer and beaded gown and bolero. Reminiscent of the slinky beaded and net gowns from the 1940's. Spaghetti straps with a v-neck line and a faux wrap style bodice. Sma...

Geoffrey Beene 60's Orange Multi-Color Quilted Skirt Dress Measurements (taken flat): Neck Opening - (Circumference) 13" Wrist Opening - (Circumference) 8" Waist Hem to bottom skirt...

1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery

With multiple textures, hanging beadwork and a riot of ¼” stripes, this gown has a lot going on but manages to get all of it just right. Best on a statuesque figure with sculpted shoulders, this gown reminds us of a piece that might be worn on a gondola during Carnevale, or at one of Truman Capote’s Black and White Balls. Sleeveless column gown with silk velvet mock t-neck bodice and striped satin skirt. Bodice features front princess seams and passementerie cording with hanging black beads at waist; gathered straight skirt with 10” velvet band and matching beaded passementerie at hem. Decorative 10” fixed bow with hidden snap at center back. Rear zipper closure with hook and eye at rear neck; fully lined in black acetate. fabric: silk velvet, nylon satin, acetate noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: secured loose hook...

Attributed to Irene Galitzine, sleeveless gown, having a black net bodice embellished with jet beads and sequins. Skirt of the dress is a structured shape, in an emerald green, tone...

This RARE Schiaparelli attributed cocktail or day dress is composed of a pink silk Damask, with a floral print. The Label is missing from this dress and apparently tradectly lost w...

The detail around the bottom of the dress is Fabulous! Classic timeless cut, with great attention to the hem of this one. Featuring Tiny hints of cream colored fabric showing at the ...

This cocktail dress is composed of black lace with silk. The bodice features scalloped edges with a nude underlay. The skirt is shot with crinoline (not included). There is a zipper...

This vintage gown is composed of a sequin stretch wool knit in a mauve hue with iridescent and peach sequins. Features beaded fringe and detachable mesh side accent. There is a zipp...

1950S Blue & White Floral Silk Twill Classy Dorothy Draper Dress

Sarmi 1960's Vintage Cellophane Encrusted Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 4. This early 1960's Sarmi creation is sleeveless, with a round neckline, fitted in the top to the waist and the skirt is a two tiered gathered skirt. The black lace has a cellophane iridescent detail throughout, is lined in a brown silk organza fabric and the skirts have the same organza lining. There is a multi layered silk under skirt...

1950S DOLCE & GABBANA Style Silk Twill Red Black Classic Rose Floral Printed Dress With Hand Draped Neckline

Circa 1970 France Beautiful cocktail dress by Hubert de Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique that the designer opened at 68 Rue Victor Hugo in Paris in 1968. In the spirit of Baby Doll, thi...

This charming 1950s cotton dress with rose print in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac, yellow, jade green and white over a black and gold daisy print. The dress has a boat...

Circa 1965 France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero by Jacques Heim Jeune Fille directed by Jacqueline Citroën and dating from the 1960s. ...

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay cocktail dress, a true treasure dating back to circa 1952-57. Crafted with finesse, this dress boasts a fine silk fabric ad...