Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960S Dark Teal Cotton / Rayon Lace Dress

Circa 1958 - 1962 France Amazing Japanese skirt and bolero set in black waxed satin from the House of M.A Vatan in Dijon dating from the early 1960s. Loo...

This gorgeous vintage evening dress was purchased at I Magnin in the late 1960's. The dress is made of fine silk chiffon with silk lining, an attached overblouse that ties in front ...

Incredible 1960’s silver metallic lace mini dress with white sleeveless lining, metallic threading, sheer sleeves, pearly buttons and dramatic wide lap...

1960s Bonwit Teller pale butter yellow silk chiffon column gown with front bow. Separate overlay layer which is split at front allowing the bow on ...

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...

A fabulous chocolate brown dress by Louis Estevez covered in applique roses from Louis Estevez. It is semi fitted, sleeveless and covered in appliques of elaborately constructed rose...

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...

Extremely elegant, evening gown designed by Cecil Beaton. This new/old stock gown retains its original tag from the famous "28 Shop" in Chicago's flagship Marshall Field store. It re...

1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress

White guipure bustier wedding dress. Underdress with boned bustier and zip closure on the back and hook&eye closure on the tulle petticoat. Second zip on the top of the 1st one in th...

1960s Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Dress w/ Beaded Applique.

Stunning jet-black, silk jersey gown with fluted box pleated bodice from James Galanos dating to the 1970's. Dress has a very strong silhouette with a very u...

A simply stunning and incredibly timeless Gigliola Curiel Italian couture heavy pleated royal purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's. Curiel is an important Italian h...

This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is b...

This sensational 1960s structured silk gown in deep coral pink is by celebrated ready to wear designer Frank Usher. This elegant piece features a show-stopping full length train at t...

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...

An incredibly ethereal and ultra rare Irene Lentz custom couture vibrant teal green silk chiffon goddess gown dating back to her 1958 collection. Irene Lentz stunned the world in th...

1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress B 30 W 26 H 40 L 45

A fabulous Mod 1960s Mr. Blackwell neon yellow wide A-line swing dress: yarn-embroidered tulle layed over crepe under-dress.

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...

Gene Shelly 1960s evening dress in mocha bouclé accented with metallic wine-colored seed beads and faux pearls! The seed beads form a jeweled collar and ...

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit

British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering. Black lace s...

In the 1960s the futurist Paris-based revolutionary haute-couture designers included Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne, who was the last to died in the 21st Century in ...

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an Andalusian flamenco dress thanks to its 22 ½ foot skirt and sequined ruffles. Access...

This exceptional vintage mid century dress is made from some of the finest silk we've come across! When I tell you that it feels like butter, I mean,...

Carven - (Made in France) Green silk crepe dress embroidered with costume pearls and sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

One of a kind Balmain dress encrusted with silver-colored beads and sequins, boat neckline, knee length ,100% silk lining. Founded in post-war Paris, Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balma...

Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...

Ivory satin cocktail dress with black passementerie embellishment. No fabric composition tag but probably organza lining on the top part of the dress and acetate lining inside the sk...

1960s Romantica Victor Costa Pastel Paisley Chiffon & Silver Tinsel Midi Dress: This is an unusual cocktail dress with its double layered chiffon construction and pink underpinning,...

A pretty vintage evening gown , in pink with shades of gold. The dress has an attractive v backlline with a central back zip. It is sleaveless and fully lined. Measurements: Bust up ...

Beige sleeveless cocktail dress with 3 colors rhinestone. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back + hook& eye Size L Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco...

Sparkle like a diamond in this vintage cocktail dress, made by Original Jr. Theme, most likely in the 1960s. Made from a fabulous metallic brocade fabric in gold and silver against...

A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Total lenght of the dress: 115 cm Total l...

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...

Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum and Matching Stole: A fantastic example of Mr. Blackwell's 1950s style with a fitted column silhouette and beautiful str...

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...

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style a...

Very rare, rust-brown sequined demi-couture dress trimmed in velvet designed by Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Dress best fits a US 2 or 4 and possibly a slim hipped size 6. Mea...

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

Very beautiful pink silk satin strapless gown from the 1960s. A custom copy of an original from the 1940's. Hand embellished with Chinoiserie sequin and beaded dragon and phoenix acr...

Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau ne...

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown with belt. Zip closure on the left side.Belt with snap closure.Silk lining inside the top and skirt lining for the bottom. Stiff fabric in the ...

This sensational 1930s ivory silk gown with gold horizontal stripes absolutely exudes glamour and elegance. The fabric on the bodice is very finely gathered at the centre, creating a...

1960s Anita Modes Chocolate Chiffon and Crepe Dress w Turkey Feather Trim: Fashioned for tall girls, lined décolletage with a full flourished bow at front waist. Flirty chocolate bro...

An eye-catching piece to behold this original 1960's dress, rendered in a blue floral lace which is in turn embellished with blue pearlescent beads, small pale blue glass bead and si...

A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...

Stunning vintage 1960s sleeveless fluted gown and coat set set in cream and pale gold brocade. Gown has a beautiful fit and flare shape with a deep scoop back and beading at neck. Li...

An absolutely magnificent and ultra rare Emilio Schuberth custom couture black and ivory heavily embroidered tiered ballerina-length satin dress datin...

Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made of 2 lays attached together, one in rayon, one in chiffon. Boned waist band with ho...

Very rare, haute couture, silk velvet dress with rhinestones from Pierre Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fabric is a cut silk velvet with an interesting diamond shaped pattern througho...

A slinky and easty to wear vintage slip dress in a pretty ivory colour. The dress has a net bodice and side opening. Measurements Bust 33'', waist 2...

A true beauty to behold. This original 1950's duchess satin dress, rendered in a soft shade of sweet pink and accented by the most divine pleat wor...