Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of blooming hibiscus flowers in sunsets shades of reds, oranges and yellows, with green...

Why not throw a little Hell-bent red into your virginal white dress? The silver filigree embroidery imparts a distinctly Nutcracker-Ballet-Snow-Fairy feeling, but the red implies pure “charm school dropout.” A lovely exercise in contradictions that would also make a precious tea-length wedding gown by simply removing the red fringe. Strapless sweetheart party dress with shelf bodice and split front triple-layer tulle skirt; flexible boning in front and back princess bodice seams. Silver metallic filigree embroidery around full circumference of shelf bodice and down skirt split, plus red tulle...

A fabulous little black dress from Louis Estevez. It is sleeveless with the front and back neckline comprised of fabric squares leaving squares of exposed skin. The dress is a subtl...

This is an exquisite chartreuse yellow - green silk chiffon vintage evening gown that comes with a matching beaded wrap. The dress was made in The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong by Seaton Enterprises Ltd...

1950s Mr. Blackwell gold lame brocade fishtail sheath gown with incredible tailoring for that trademark Mr. Blackwell hourglass silhouette. Draped at center back of skirt. A vest to ...

1950s Deep purple velvet strapless party dress. The top of the bodice is adorned with illusion purple lace modestly panel to complement the sharp v-neckline. The full skirt is ankle ...

Circa 1968/1970 Italy Amazing psyquedelic trousers suit from the famous Italian designer house Mila Schön from the 1970s. Entirely hand-embroidered with iridescent glitter, rhodoid sequins and pearlescent and purple glass beads...

A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most sumptuous shade of cream, showcases true craftsmanship i...

Chic 1960s leopard / cheetah abstract animal print cotton shirt dress ! Features ruffle details at collar and at hem. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Single ...

A wonderful 1960s Emilio Pucci cotton velveteen knee-length dress in classic Pucci colorful print, V-neck line, Empire waist, and long sleeves. Side and back zipper. Fully lined. US ...

A chic dress for Spring / Summer. In a pretty textured pink fabric, this dress has spagetti straps , a floral print, , side zip opening and folds under the bust. The dress is unlined.

1960s PAT SANDLER nude silk chiffon and sequined evening dress with attached cape! Features hundreds of hand sewn gold and silver sequins thro...

This dress gets more attention in the shop than dresses much, much more expensive. From the late 60s, a Michèle Dorian designer dress made specially for Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC. the long sleeve chemis cocktail dress is hand beaded with gold bugle...

Circa 1930-1940 Europe Beautiful long and flowing dress with autumnal devoured velvet on a gold and black lamé background dating from the 1930s. Straig...

A mid-1960s Pierre Cardin haute couture brown chiffon halter dress with neck bow and Ostrich feather trim. Constructed from chocolate brown bias-cut silk chiffon, this cocktail dress...

1960's Nat Kaplan hot pink chiffon evening dress with a rhinestone embellished belt. The lovely design has an ethereal quality and is reminiscent of a goddess gown silhouette. The t...

Wonderful long dress designed by Faust in the 1970s circa. The dress has the original label. The dress is ankle-length. The upper part of the dress consists of two very narrow straps...

This is a fantastic vintage design, which is composed of a pink/apricot hue knit wool with iridescent sequin applique. Features fox fur cuffs. This is a pull on style which can be st...

Charming vintage YEN YEN OF MALAYA 1960S teal blue and lime green paisley and brocade print silk A-Line dress! I have had the pleasure of owning a handful of d...

Circa 1940 France Sculptural silver lamé evening dress with a large oval neckline and small kimono sleeves by Lucile Manguin, member of the French haute couture union and daughter of the painter Fauve, dated 1938 - 1942. Amazing work of quilting with boutissé strands following the bust and flaring out at the bottom in accordion pleats. Provenance: Drouot sale "La mode dans l'art, modernité d'hier" Françoise Auguet, 9 June 1993, lot 160. From accession Musée de France, Institut Mode Méditerranée Maryline Vigouroux of February 11, 2021, study Cornette de Saint Cyr (Unique case in France). The silver lamé has some traces of oxidation. The general structural condition remains very good. Museum or collection piece, not wearable today. Dimensions: Equivalent size 38 France. Member of the Chambre syndicale de la Haute Couture française, Lucile Manguin, daughter of the famous Impressionist painter, set up her fashion house, in the carré d'or, at 12 Rue François 1er...

This vintage 1960's jumpsuit is a perfect evening dress alternative for those who prefer to wear pants! The harem style balloon legs are so comfortable and...

Black crêpe dress with black and white feather and black silk lining. Zipped in the middle back

1960s Leo Narducci Mod red, white and gray chrysanthemum print jersey midi dress glazed over with a layer of clear shimmering sequins. Wide necklin...

This black vintage 1960's long dress is by Lord and Taylor. The dress has a long 22" slit up the front, and the bust has a cutout section with lucite buttons inset with rhinestones. ...

Beautiful 1950s Black velvet cocktail dress embroidered in purple, Pink and green tulip. sweet heart neckline and the waist has a cummerb...

Refined and elegant evening dress or rather for American 50's Grand Gala. The dress is of the well-known American department store Carson Pirie Scotteco. The dress with a strongly vi...

A pretty pink dress from Miss Elliette. It is a sleeveless slightly A line dress with a rolled collar and horizontal rows of overlapping folds around it...

A seductive and highly stylized 1950's cocktail by the famous Lilli Diamond label. The silhouette is classic pin-up 'femme fatale'; the skirt is deliciously sculpted! The bodice is a...

Victoria Royal fire engine red beaded two piece, one shoulder evening gown from the 1960s. This beautiful set is covered in red glass tube beads done in an interesting design. The on...

Circa 1950 France Long evening dress in cream silk jersey by Carven dating from the 50s. Dress with cleavage in shape of heart huging the chest, accented by a pleated work recalling the work of Ms. Grès. Skin-tight dress...

1950's Jack Travilla showgirl dress with creme lace over blush colored base and decorated with iridescent sequin. the skirt features 5 layered tiers of r...

A super chic 1960s black beaded net cocktail dress in wonderful condition. The dress is made of net and the bead work is stunning, in a floral pattern on the body of the dress, front...

A chic 1930s black lace gown. The dress has a round neck at the front, with lace panels and a lace skirt. It has ribbon edging around the hem.

To my opinion, this 60’s Christian Dior is the perfect “Little Black Dress” that every woman should have in her dressing ! Constructed in heavy black silk, the cocktail dress feature...

1950S Black & Red Cotton Sateen Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

A chic cocktail dress by Julian Rose. The dress has lace around the collar and down the front , with bracelet length sleeves with a lace trim. It is fully...

This is a wonderful vintage 1950's dress that is so beautifully made! The dress is black velvet with panels of gathered taffeta and pellon lining. There is a built in full taffeta un...

Featuring a refined multi-coloured silk floral print, this haute couture Nina Ricci sleeveless cocktail dress would be perfect for a wedding or a christening. A-line silhouette with ...

A stunning gown by Clive Byrne, London. The gown has an under dress and an over dress ( both can be worn seperately). The underdress is sleaveless , in a purple,, pink, and orange abstract print...

1964 Sarmi red silk chiffon Fortuny-style pleated Empire waist evening gown with constructed and boned bodice, trimmed with a red satin bow and white mink fur. Zippered back with hoo...

A chic pink shirt dress, in lace with bead decoration. The dress is fully lined, and has a beaded collar and cuffs. It opens with 5 buttons with poppers.

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep persimmon silk satin: Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, mad...

Here's your chance to own a piece of classic Hollywood design! An iconic 1940s Adrian Original dress: The man who made Joan Crawford's shoulders famous designed this stunning silk ...

What a chic 1950s little black dress! Cut out neckline with large bow. Nipped in the waistline with slightly A line skirt with inverted pleats. Origi...

A stunningly sexy 60’s mini dress, this Louis Féraud sleeveless piece is constructed in soft black wool and features geometric cutaway details at the front. Fully lined and labelled ...

Scaasi Black & Multi Square Print Shift Dress with Paillettes - 8 - 1960's. This gorgeous piece is completely reflective of the 60's and the "mod" look. This short sleeve dress featu...

Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence. His garments have a body and a shape of their own. This absolutely stunning French couture dress is fashioned from the most luxurious materials and of the finest craftsmanship, resembling Pierre Balmain's "Jolie Madame" collection. In 1947 he opened a boutique on the ground floor of his couture house, which he named "Jolie Madame". These pieces were not out-sourced nor factory mass produced. They were made a few at a time, in the designer's own workroom, exactly as if a client had ordered multiple duplicates of a couture design with Balmain's extraordinary workmanship still readily apparent. The bodice is a seductive fully-boned twisted knot shelf-bust with gorgeous pleating. Sumptuous embroidery and beadwork add sensational 3-dimensional richness to the silhouette. The hourglass drop-waist full skirt construction finished this ballgown with the perfect ethereal vibe. I totally see this satin couture show-stopper gliding down the red carpet. Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:25 inches Hips: Free Sweep Total Length:60 inches This couture ballgown...

Vintage 1960s Black, yellow, red botanical floral print rayon wrap dress with bishop sleeves. sturdy rayon-blend faille with a crisp satin finish. The sleeves are gathered to extende...

Vintage from the 1960s Hand Done Chantilly Lace Partially Lined in Brown Back Metal Zip, Hook and Button Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: Small-Medium Color: Bla...

Woven plaid coat dress by Oscar de la Renta Boutique from the 1960s! Black fabric trim and long sleeves. Details Partially Lined Front and Back Zip Closure Circa: 1970s Labe...

Black wool crepe dress with a round neck and fitted bodice. The skirt is embellished by four all around satin strips which form into fixed bows at the side. Closure is by way of a co...

A colorful 1960s Emilio Pucci silk jersey print dress with waist band, V neckline and zippered back.

A gorgeous 1960s Roger Milot for Fred Perlberg autumnal lame paisley cocktail dress with wide ruffled hem and cuffs. Matching belt.

A fantastic 1950s Mr. Blackwell 2-piece cocktail dress and vest. Black silk crepe spaghetti strap sheath with an incredible and finely wrought beaded and embroidered crest in metall...

Charles James magenta taffeta faille cocktail dress with intricate tuck and drape at bodice and faux "apron" panel concealing deep unpressed pleats. Unlabelled.

White satin and ivory taffeta "Lampshade" gown by Charles James with custom bugle beaded decoration. Oversized boned and crinolined flounce. The armature underneath allows the aerod...

A beautiful James Galanos 1950s column gown with silk satin skirt and "petal" layered crimson velvet pieces, each meticulously beaded around the edge with heavy jet black beading. H...

This incredible Galanos gown from 1965 is featured in the Galanos Retrospective book. The strapless bodice is heavily beaded and stoned with gold, red, green and clear stones and bea...