Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back; SIZE L

A wonderful 1960s Pauline Trigère slate blue wool and silver metallic knit gown with long sleeves and incredible futuristic styled rhinestone embell...

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...

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

A great black wool jersey dress with a twist by Miss Ruth from British Hong Kong. It has rows of black glass tubular beads surrounding crescent shaped cut outs around the neck front...

Jersey lurex jacquard cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag. Lining probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Split in the middle front bottom, lenght = 27 ...

Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...

Stylish and elegant vintage 60s GUY D. Demi Couture one rhinestone shoulder plus size cocktail dress! Features a forgiving body, with impeccably tailored seams. ...

A chic cocktail dress in a groovy print of brown, yellow and cream. The dress has a tie neck , frills at the cuffs and a central back zip . It is fully lined.

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.

Awesome 1960s reptile print dress! Incredible alligator/crocodile print, mixed with a snake/lizard print. Wonderful flattering A-Line fit. Bubble sleeves, with elastic at each wrist ...

A chic , colourful gown by Fiorenza in shades of orange, purple and white. The dress has a button through front opening with black trim, a v neckline and gathering at the waist.

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...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Tricosa. The dress is in a soft gold colour with brunt orange print. It has a round neckline, central back zip, and is unlined. Measurements: Bust ...

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

A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of colours, yellow,olive and ivory stripes with gold trim....

Chic mid 60s vibrant colored abstract print two piece sheath dress and top ! Features vibrant neon colors of pink, blue, turquoise, green and white throughout. Top features center cu...

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...

Chic 60s black Italian knit shift dress, with asymmetrical rhinestones encrusted throughout the front. Vertical strips of rhinestones get shorter from left to right. Horizontal strip...

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...

Joseph Magnin Embroidered Satin & Jersey Evening Dress, 1960s. Maxi-length evening dress with knit jersey bodice belted at waist with satin sash, and satin skirt embroidered with pin...

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

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...

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...

1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Tissue Lame Cocktail Mini Dress w Floral Print: An extravagant and flirty gold lame brocade with green and purple abstract florals. Fitted waist and bodice ...

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 1950s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

1960s Gown and Shawl B 30 W 24 H 40 L 55

A great vintage party dress by Feminette. The dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail. It has a black background with pink, yellow g...

Chic 1960s SAKS 5TH AVENUE silk and cotton short sleeve A-Line dress! Features a stark white background with flowers in vibrant colors of purple, pink, red, and green throughout. Fu...

Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail to this gem! Most of the sewing was done by hand. Intricate drop waist detail with ...

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...

Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional contrasting black sketched plaid throughout. Pleated bodice and...

A great evening gown by California. In black with gold braid detail, the dress has a v neckline , square backline and train detail at the back. It is fully lined with a central back ...

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...

Striking cocktail dress of silk marquisette and lace. Undulating graduated panels of wavy lace circle the full skirt of the dress which is backed in a stiff crinoline. The bodice is ...

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

A chic black vintage dress by Susan Small. The dress has attractive tucks on the front, a central back zip and is fully lined. It has white cuffs on the sleave and satin bow detail....

This fabulous 1960s silk cocktail dress with matching belt tie is by Mardi Gras of New York and is in very good to excellent vintage condition with no issue...

A fun and easy to wear ( no ironing needed ) ribbon work gown, ideal for a wedding or Summer party. The dress has elbow length sleaves and a central back z...

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

This mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi-couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents. It has a sweetheart neckline, p...

A chic vintage cocktail dress in black and white. The dress has a black body , and black and white bodice. It has a central back zip , and the b...

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...

This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum sash boasts timeless city chic and unusual design features. The taffeta overlay has...

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...

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...

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

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...

Measurements: Bust: 32 Length: 54"

Late 1950s to early 1960s Suzy Perette cocktail dress featuring a black satin brocade detailed with gold metallic lurex in a repeating floral motif. The bodice is structured and fitt...

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...

Amazing vintage caftan, royal blue silk velvet heavily hand embroidered with silver trim, circa 1970s The velvet kaftan is handcrafted and embel...

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 ...

Chanel Byzance from Chanel Fall 2011 runway collection. it is adorned with Chanel CC logo buttons. Fabric is 80% wool, 14% nylon, and 6% polyester.

A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow length sleeves, a net underskirt, and peplum like detail.

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.

Vintage Lillie Rubin ribbed knit dress. A gorgeous & fiery shade of orange. Metallic gold lurex thread throughout. Vneck collar & long sleeves. Gold piping along neckline & waist. In...

A stunning gown by Alquer of London. The dress has a deep scoop neckline front and back with a central back zip. The bodice is black velvet with a bow and below are 9 rows of fringin...

A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat neckline at the front, and a square back neckline. There...