Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like ...

DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...

Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle back + snap + hook&eye in the middle top. 1 hook&eye on the waist. Gathered waist. Orange silk lining. Circa ...

This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...

A great bold cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning, eye-catching bright green slub silk with wonderful beadwork to the front and cuffs. The bib detail has a lovely bow at the top that is also embellished in beadwork. The colouring of the dress is a little uneven due to the origional...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture raspberry pink crepe dress! Features pom pom balls attached at the cuffs of each sleeve. Pom poms also featured on the tr...

Vintage purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk wedding dress lavender evening dress coat hand embroidered kashmir Indi...

This vibrant 1960's evening dress, in the most eye-catching shade of rose pink velvet, is the perfect statement piece for your evening wardrobe. The high rounded neckline is accent...

Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...

Red sunray pleated evening dress with sequins and beaded work. No fabric composition tag inside the dress but probably silk chiffon and rayon lining. Snap and zip closure on the midd...

Burgundy satin and tulle evening gown with cut-work. Biais. Tulle edge on the neckline and armpit. SIZE L

Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metal...

Circa 1949 France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...

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

Gorgeous 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN white and silver silk brocade midi dress! Features mock buttons up the front in the same fabric, itch functional buttons at ea...

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...

Cream crepe bib dress by Morton Myles for Jeunesse. Darling metallic brocade bib collar with sparkling rhinestone studding and bronze floral appliques. Fully...

Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...

Stunning vintage 60s ISABELL GERHART of Houston sherbet / coral pink colored chiffon beaded sleeveless evening gown! Fitted beaded bodice, with layers...

Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...

Rare and Iconic 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Haute Couture black Space Age midi dress! Features panels of lined black wool that look amazing with movement! Fitted bodice with a flattering A-L...

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....

Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints...

Beautiful vintage 60s LOUIS FERAUD Haute Couture boucle and leather A Line dress ! Features a soft boucle fabric in warm hues or orange, brown, black, tan and ivory throughout. Black...

Beautiful vintage 50s emerald green Asian themed fit n' flare silk dress! Features a flattering square neckline with 3/4 length sleeves. Two bows at center waist. Full metal zipper u...

Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar encrusted with rhinestones. Tailored bodice with a forg...

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. He chose the name Jean Varon in order to appear to be...

Stunning 1950s FRED PERLBERG white and Robin’s egg blue rhinestone encrusted strapless gown ! Boned bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of...

Chic 1960s MR. BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout. Orange...

Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each str...

This is the second time we have had an exquisite 1960s gold and turquoise dress in at Circa. This one is a slightly different size and design and although unlabelled, we are attributing it to Doreen Lok. An absolute show-stopper, this ankle length gown...

Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...

A chic dress by French designer Courreges. In a cream wool with silk lining, this dress is perfect for parties or even a bride.The dress has a square neckline, a 7 button opening at...

Chic 60s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and burgundy red long sleeve drop waist dress! Features a Victorian / Renaissance vibe that was very distinct in the late 60s. Features black...

Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...

Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace bustline. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and H...

A stunning vintage couture gown and jacket by the famous Italian designer Irene Galitzine. The gown is strapless in a vibrant green colour with bo...

This antique wedding dress dates back to the mid or later part of the 1930s. Tailored from what appears to be a silk jacquard which slowly reveals intricately woven, painterly botan...

This beautiful embroidered white silk organza evening dress has a strapless taffeta bodice and petticoat with a sheer silk organza layer creating a sheer bodice and a beautiful embroidered full skirt. It is embroidered with white dots and a deep border of cut work and embroidered flowers at the scalloped hemline. There is a bow at the center back above a keyhole opening, and the center back zipper. The dress comes with the original gros grain belt...

Chic 60s SHERBERT ORIGINALS black, beige and taupe linen 3/4 sleeve shift dress! Features a taupe neck and arms, with a beige / brown stripe at sleeve cuff and bow at center chest. F...

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 elegant Christian Dior evening dress was retailed in their London branch during the late 1960s and may have been a special order from Paris. Designed when Marc Bohan was creati...

Asymmetrical pale pink babydoll cocktail dress in silk chiffon and chains. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. SIZE M

This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...

I really love the simplicity and cut of this 1960s Robert Dorland dress. The unusual sequin and beaded arrangement which runs along the neckline and ski...

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''

Phenomenal early 60s GENE SHELLY’S International Boutique International gold sequined full length dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins on a soft stretchy wool. Keyhole ope...

Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...

A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...

Vintage Victorian Imperial style purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk Royal wedding maxi dress evening dress coat hand embroidered in kashmir India. These luxurious Royal court gown dress are world famous for their beauty and are adored for their warmth and intricate hand embroidery work. The hand embroidery work is extremely fine and is done by the finest artisans of Kashmir. Each dress is unique and no two are alike, these glorious hand-embroidered dress gown are fully lined in pure silk and are perfect for any special occasions, weddings, formal dinners, garden parties, dances, etc. If you have a flair for fashion and dream to be timeless , this is it. Opulence and mystique are the hallmark of hand embroidered Kashmir dress...

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery ta...

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...

French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...