Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a sweetheart neckline adorned with ruffled tulle. The ...

This is a beautiful black vintage hand beaded cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the early 1960's. The dress has a scoop neckline, beading all over, gathering detail at the center ...

This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction and is of superb quality. The luxurious deep red satin overlay has an unusual butterf...

A very beautiful and romantic 1950s English rose print maxi dress. It has a ruched bodice with a sweetheart neckline which is gathered at the side...

50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch

This Gene Shelly dress is composed of a pink stretch knit wool with pink and magenta sequin applique. There is a center back zipper closure. In exce...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Green Signature Op Art Long Sleeve Silk Jersey Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Made in Italy for Lord & Taylor Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: ...

This is a vintage pink chiffon cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has short sleeves with a beautifully pin tucked draped side boned bodice and a flowing chif...

Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very propably from the Second World War. Clever print on silk satin cream with surreal patterns popular in the 1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant acid colors. Short sleeves and Claudine collar applied with a golden cord and knotted. Integrated belt with two flaps hanging out on the front to refine the silhouette. Beautiful bobbin lace...

1960S Orange & White Gold Lamé Silk Hand Embroidered Japanese With Birds Print Kimono

Make a gorgeous entrance in spectacular tea-length gown. Fuchsia satin bodice made of Taroni double faced satin featuring a v-neck off-the-shoulder portrait neckline. Built into th...

This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...

60s Peach & Silver Strapless Sequined Gown. Gathered skirt. Lined bodice. Boning in bodice. Unlined skirt. Zips up the side.

A beautiful and timeless original 1950s pure white tulle ribbon appliqué work dress from high-end British boutique label Diana Warren. Classic scoop neck, cap sleeves, a fitted bodice and pleating to the waist, the dress is adorned all over in scrolling ribbon appliqué work over a net overlay. The underskirt lining is a lightweight acetate with a net mid layer. The dress fastens at the back with a metal zip and is styled in the photos without a petticoat. The fullness of the skirt will allow a petticoat of several layers if desired to further accentuate the waist and hips. Truly excellent vintage condition - we have been unable to find a single hole in the lace and all the ribbon is intact. This would be a beautiful vintage bridal dress...

This is a wonderful vintage dress from designers Traina-Norell. It is made of a heavy black satin and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front clo...

Vintage Malcolm Starr gold net overlay dress embellished with gold metallic braided ribbon and rhinestones. Dress has Scoop neck, fitted waist, poet sleeves with gathered cuff, sequ...

A 1950s style black lace and tulle skirt ensemble features a wonderful color combination of silk flowers arranged throughout the assymetrical skirt hemline. The large grosgrain ribbo...

Late 1950s and early 1960s Black Strapless silk lace soutache strapless cocktail dress with Cropped Jacket lined in Mink. Jacket measurement...

Stunning futuristic 1960s Teal Traina egg shell ribbon-embroidered lace mini dress with heavy wide grosgrain trim panel at waist and front bodice. Covered buttons up bodice front. Fu...

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for summer rehearsal wedding dress. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the ba...

Circa 1960's black crêpe evening dress with embroidered bust. Polyester lining. Split on the right side = 53 cm Sequin and PVC embroideries. SIZE 38 (M)

Vintage Jean Patou c.1960's black wool cocktail dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Short sleeves with scoop neckline. Black sequin trim along cuffs and collar with beaded scallop shap...

1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lin...

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...

Measurements: SIZE 8 Bust: 34" Sleeve: 28" Length: 57"

Fontana Sisters haute couture cocktail dress made with metallic thread - the thread has oxidized, giving the dress it's unusual, amazing look. Has pane...

This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...

A stunning vintage dress and bolero by Worth of Grosvenor Street , London. The dress has a v neckline with hook and eye bodice and zip opening . The skirt are has a net underskirt a...

Galanos, taupe tone, multilayered silk georgette, cocktail dress, having a halter cut sleeve, a soft ruffled neckline, and a bodice that is slightly blouson. Skirt is gathered with m...

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a navy jersey. The dress features draping and straps which can be styled on or off the shoulders. There is a center back drape as well and a zip...

JACQUES HEIM - (Made in France) Long muslin dress in grey tones and entirely sewn with black and silvery sequins. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Ver...

Black tear drop shaped paillettes on mesh swing dress circa 1960. Slightly inset shoulder, nude lining under black net. Perfect for any occasion that calls...

1960s Richard Tam Red & Gold Embroidered Lace Cocktail Mini Dress: A solid underlayer is topped with a glittering gold embroidered layer of sheer red lace...

1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice

Suzy Perette brought the signature silhouettes of Christian Dior’s “New Look” to women across America. Thanks to a licensing arrangement betwee...

Less a peplum and more a Renaissance-era farthingale, this dress's midsection uses an optical illusion to slim the waist and hips by comparison. Entrance- AND exit-making. Vintage s...

30's black silk dress topped with a top fully embroidered with gold sequins. No composition label or size listed, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm, ...

James Galanos was a design icon in the word of fashion throughout the late 20th century. His designs conveyed a sense of status, elegance, and ease. Of his exceptionally well-balance...

This is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from 1950. The cocktail dress has short sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a high fi...

Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...

This gown is composed of 2 pieces, a sheer outer layer made of a floral patterned fabric with ruffle trim, as well as a yellow satin slip. Features a pullover style. In excellent vi...

A Vintage Alison Ayure Geometric Dress is a striking and bold piece that showcases the designer's creative approach to fashion. Known for unique, contemporary designs, Alison Ayure often incorporates bold patterns, vibrant colors, and geometric shapes that stand out in any wardrobe. Vintage geometric dresses...

A beautiful and stunningly simple 60s James Galanos wool dress with a sheer chiffon panel and slightly gathered Empire skirt. Gorgeous and so very modern.

60s Brown Floral Burnout Dress. Fully lined, center back zip.

An unusual 1950s custom-made mid-length sleeved forest green wool day dress with gold-tone corded crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embr...

This poured-on wiggle dress attracts serious attention on two fronts: first, its aurora borealis sequins shimmer green and purple to resemble eye-catching fish scales. Second, its draped hobble skirt...

1960S JACQUES RÉVAL Black Silk Crepe Cold Shoulder Beaded Organza Cocktail Dress

1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline matching the sheer tree-quarter length gathered cuff sleeves and a pipped waistline ge...

Charming black stretch cotton slim dress with French lace ruffle shoulder detail. The internal bustier with bones gives a shapely silhouette. Perfect dress to be worn day into evenin...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

LBD from the 1960s in crepe featuring a high-waisted bodice decorated with fan-shaped black beads and interspersed with rhinestones. A-line skirt with soft, wide pleats at back, wais...

Circa 1930/1940 France Elegant long evening dress, collector's item, in cotton tulle and gold goffered satin with skin effect dating from the 1930s. Interesting structure with transparency effect: built-in under-dress in brown silk crepe with backless bustier and cut-out in V superimposed on cream tulle and chocolate brown cotton tulle. Small balloon sleeves with ruffles on the shoulders and V-neckline. Tulle of the skirt cut in the bias with large background. Long scarf in pleated gold goffered satin sewn to the collar ending in two front pockets. Reminder band in gold satin at the bottom of the under-skirt. Small matching pleated belt...

1960s Mr. Blackwell Gray Wool Knit Mini Dress w/ Fabulous Metallic Jewel Florals: Sleeveless, fully lined and gorgeous. Size 4.

This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion. It has a georgette fabric neckline which is slightly t...

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...

A fabulous 1960s Marie McCarthy for Larry Aldrich black rayon crepe cocktail mini dress: banded neckline, sleeve gathered into cuff, darted with back zipper. Fully lined. Complete...

This dress is composed of a embellished silk with iridescent beading and sequins in a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...