Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic 60s vintage FERN VIOLETTE blue, lime green and white abstract paisley silk dress! Features luxurious silk, with great bold prints. FItted bodice, wit...

A fabulous grey wool skirt with elaborate beading around the hem. It has a 2 3/4 " waistband onto which the A line skirt is slightly gathered. Around the hem is 5" of an elaborate ...

Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...

Black crêpe with beadwork sleeveless cocktail dress. Rayon or acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L

A stunning vintage gown by California, perfect for a Summer paorty or wedding. The dress has puff sleaves, and an A line skirt. Measurements: Bust 35'', length 54''

A chic charcoal grey gown with a hint of mauve, in a rich and rustling silk from Sybil Connolly, the Irish Couturier, is simple and elegant at the same time,...

Known as the Irish Couturier, Sybil Connolly is most famous for her extremely rare pleated linen clothing. She used fabrics that were produced in Irelan...

Vintage Pauline Trigere circa 1971 gold,orange and grey metallic sleeveless silk brocade dress with cropped jacket. Dress is fully lined. Si...

Beautiful 1960s Adele Simpson black silk dress! The PERFECT 'little black dress!' Features three tiers of ruffles at hem, with matching ruffle at neck. Such a chic, classic dress. Lo...

Elegant Art Deco Lame Floral Gown from the 1930's. Bias cut with very large puffed sleeves, slim cut bodice with lovely flared skirt. Gathers fall from sh...

Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk taffeta with red lace overlay. Large satin bow detail at center front hem. Fitted tail...

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...

A chic evening gown by Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein. In a black crepe , a line in shape the dress has a diamante and sequin bust area and central back zip.

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk crepe. The bodice features vertical gathers to the waist and the skirt has a criss-cross drape detailing. There is a cent...

A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.

Rendered in the most delightful shades of lilac set against a dove grey background, this original 1950's floral water silk dress is just the piece to add to ...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Susan Small. The dress is black with black horizontal velvet bands. It has a built in petticoat, back zip opening, low boat neckline at the front an...

Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...

Beautiful early 1960s CAVANAGH'S black silk shantung rhinestone and beaded black gown / dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn black seed beads and rhinestones around the neck and u...

Ferdinando Sarmi 1960s dress in a pink and brown stripe and polka dot organdy over a bright pink lining. (Reads more like black, but looks brown when held against true black.) Features a slight scoop neck and banded puff sleeve detail. Attached black ribbon belt. Back zip and hook and thread closure. Shown on size 2 dress...

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...

Circa 1935-1942 France or Europe Long evening dress in cream salmon Caudry lace dating from the late 1930s or early 1940s. Loose, straight cut, V-neck, gathered at the shoulders and ...

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered buttons up the front. Detachable matching tie sash belt. Flattering 3/4 sleeves. Pe...

Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a pale yellow cotton and black lace. Fitted tailored bodice with a forgiving full sk...

Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble! Features a beautiful fabric with autumnal colors of brown, burnt orange and gold throughout. Pillbox jacket...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...

This Kat Dauzig design is composed of a black silk crepe with a beaded empire waist detail. Features 3/4 length sleeves with a pleated round collar. There is a zipper closure. In exc...

This evening ensemble is composed of a beaded silk. There arr center back , and side zipper closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for per...

Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...

Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full skirt with silk lining and boned bodice. Gorgeous construction. Rear metal zip and hoo...

Chic 1960s plus size dress by legendary plus size fashion house Lane Bryant! Back in the 60s Lane Bryant was a very pricey store with very well made garmen...

Beautiful vintage 60s SUSAN SMALL of London black and pink watercolor rose print silk dress. Features a tailored bodice with a slightly fuller skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with h...

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...

Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire Waistline Measurements : *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN F...

A wonderful vintage dress in a vibrant blue silk velvet. The dress has a v neckline, popper fastenings and log of mutton sleaves. It has narrow wrist...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

Chic vintage 60s dress from hard to find designer KIKI HART! Beautiful navy blue silk chiffon, with impeccable demi-couture construction! High collar with a nude illusion dip front b...

Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...

White beaded cocktail dress. New with tag and extras beads provided. Cotton knit base. Fringes of beads all over. No lining. SIZE M

Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...

Vintage purple chantilly english lace coctail dress circa 60's

Chic vintage cocktail dress by Sydney North with a car wash flapper-inspired "fringe" detail and drop waist. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked...

Pierre Cardin designed this purple sleeveless A-line dress in the 1960's. The chrome accented keyhole neckline makes it just as popular today. The purple wool keyhole is edged with...

Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-sha...

Creepy and cool pale blue rayon floral gown with hand embroidery, Studio VL. Period rayon satin floral dressing gown with front zip entry, hand embroidered w...

Circa 1960 France / England Worth cocktail dress in navy blue silk-crepe with horizontal stripes embroidered with iridescent navy glitter and translucent beads, from the last perio...

A chic vintage little black dress by Blanes of London. The dress is in a wonderful puckered fabric and has a bow and diamante detail at the front. ...

A stunning winter white wool dress designed by Andre Courreges in the 1960's has a raised seam on the bodice and a double raised seam at the waistline. This is incorporated into the ...

Fantastic vintage 60s OLEG CASSINI black virgin wool larger size Italian made carwash hem dress! Photos do not do this rare beauty justice. Features wool fringe along the entire hem ...

A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap sleaves and rouching at the waist. It is marked a size 7 , and has a central back zip.

1960s Red duchess stain evening gown with a strapless bodice in a matching red illusion lace. The empire waistline has a red velvet trim and the skirt is entirely faced to give the s...

Beautiful vintage 60s ADELE SIMPSON for I. MAGNIN hot pink fuchsia, blue, silver and black lurex knit metallic dress! Perfect A-Line fit that is so...

Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...

Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Maxi Dress or Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist; A spectacular apricot, silver and gold metallic brocade in a "wave" design make this a re...

What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label, this dress is attributed to Givenchy; there are images of this exact dress with G...

Purple shantung cocktail dress with sequins embroideries on the skirt. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably acetate. S...