British Evening Dresses and Gowns

The most beautiful 60s vintage mini from the English label Jean Varon which was designed by John Bates in the 60s and 70s. Bates was one of the pioneers of the miniskirt. This baby...

Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage wool ruffle dress. Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes is an...

Boat neck; discreet ruching from the neckline to the armpits (as well as the sleeve bottoms), and side slits. The material feels like a polyester jersey, and the color is a deep but...

Wonderful original Biba pinkish beige mesh maxi dress, featuring a beautiful peacock and floral design, with a V neck. The dress is lined with grey and pink satin to the bodice and ...

A stunning silk velvet couture evening gown by Ulrich Engler. In a wonderful Christmas tree green , the dress has feather detail on the neckline and cuffs - they can be easily detach...

1950s blue jacquard full length evening dress. Beautifully made with good technique and classic construction details in a fine, high quality fabric which catches the light. It has an...

This is a very fine example of late 1950s ready to wear evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stores and specialist boutiques d...

Made in England, this playful summer dress was designed by Gina Fratini in the mid to late 1980s, making this was of the last designs of her career. Gina was renowned for her romanti...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...

Fall 2016 Alexander Mcqueen “1940’s” inspired long sleeve black lace butterfly motif in nude silk lining. slightly puffy shoulder (1940s style) fitted on the waist and flaire on the ...

Laura Ashley was the most famous name on the British High Street from the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. The textile-founded company made some fantastically playful and excelle...

A stunning vintage dress by Laura Ashley. Frome one of her earlier productions, when clothes were still made in Wales. The dress would fit a child or small adult. The dress is in a ...

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2004 ‘Deliverance’ black bias cut silk dress with exposed tulle bodysuit corset. The same dress was shown on the runway in peach. In excellent condi...

This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin straps, a straight lace trimmed neckline and a full bust, there is ruched detailing at the bust and two bows on either side, this leads on to the fitted nipped in waistline, the skirts are bias cut and fall full from the waist. This is such a gorgeous vintage bombshell dress...

Very rare, moss-crepe maxi wrap dress with embroidered stars and moons from Ossie Clark for Radley dating to the 1970's. No size is indicated although this dress best fits a US 2-6. ...

This whimsical Matthew Williamson maxi dress is crafted from nude silk and is decadently embellished in a celestial theme. A very similar design in a shift dress style walked the Spr...

A stunning black lace couture dress by Ulrich Engler. The dress is lined in silk, and has a contrasting waist band. It has elbow length sleaves, a back zip opening, scoop neckline ...

Siah Howard is a haute Couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...

Arguable the most significant design in the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2003 collection--since our versatile garment debuted in different colors on the runway and was worn by the British designer to take her fashion-show bow--this pink-printed dark-grey silk-blend zip-front bubble-shaped mini dress with white-satin stripes and pink piping was a favorite of the show's Vogue critic and her father Beatles co-founder Paul McCarthy. Vogue wrote: "Her hippest new idea came in the form of puffy satin bombers--she transformed one, a fusion of sport and chinoiserie print, into an off-the-shoulder bubble dress. McCartney is so into the glam-bomber idea, in fact, that she bounded onto the runway wearing a black version herself." The garment's voluminous batwing sleeves and stretch-cotton ribbed neckline and hem, plus custom golden-charm two-way zipper, enable it to have two different necklines and lengths to convert to a shorter puffier bomber jacket. Notably, the versatile piece that is subtly printed with mock-Beatles lyrics seems to have been the first tribute fashion-design that McCartney created to reference her father. Prior, she had credited her stylish mother Linda for instilling her with a love of fashion and inspiration for her initial namesake collections, which followed her first commercial collections with Phoebe Philo for Chloe. For background, when McCartney was a young girl in 1978, the mock-rock band The Rutles parodied a Beatles song, which was recorded by EMI as "Ging, Gang, Goolie". Given its lyrics, the chinoiserie-style dragon motifs were substituted by McCartney with bird skeletons...

British Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing her "Dressed To Scale" collection in 1998 with protege Andreas Kronthaler. A design from this collection set a Westwood-clothing auction record at Christie's London when a corseted silk gown fetched over $41,000. This fresh interpretation of the classic Marilyn-Monroe silhouette was dubbed the "MM Corset Dress" for Westwood's semi-couture Gold Label, while it can still be made-to-measure as a bespoke dress (see photo of model wearing version as a white wedding gown...

This dress walked the finale on the runway as part of Matthew Williamson’s Fall 2008 collection and was the very last Look of the presentation. The designer said, “I had a vision of ...

Product Details: 1980s Vintage Black Silk Dress + White Piping Detail - x 6 Black & White Floral Buttons / Front Dress - Structured Collar Detail - 3/4 Length Wide Sleeve Detail - S...

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

Gorgeous 90s vintage LORCAN MULLANY for BELLVILLE SASSOON black and nude silk satin mermaid gown! Features a flattering bias cut, with an intricately detailed black French lace back....

A really great example, this viscose jersey dress is from iconic British designer Jean Muir and was designed during her 1970s heyday. It features a generously cut loose body and full...

Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice...

Wim Hemmink was a fashion and costume designer from the Netherlands who designed his playful occasion wear in London. This flamboyant and unusual 1980s one-shoulder dress with shrug ...

A Charming Vintage Pastel Pink Taffeta Cocktail Dress with a polka-dot print by 1980's Label 'Yessica'. Features; Strapless / Fitted waist line / Puff-ball Skirt and Concealed zip up...

Green sleeveless bodycon dress by Alexander McQueen. Cowl neckline. Crossover straps at back. 22" bust, 22" waist, 41" length, 11" shoulder width.

A stunning vintage slip gown by Jane Bourvis. The dress has a v neckline and puddle train at the back. The dress is in wonderful fabric and hangs beautifully. Measurements : Bust up ...

An extraordinary example of Sarah Burton's artistry and craftsmanship, this rare gown is a true collector’s piece. It remains vintage with original tags attached, offering a unique o...

A stunning vintage shirt dress by Debarah Clare. In a wonderful colourful print, it has a round collar, button front and great cuffs. It is unlined. Measurements : Bust up to 36'', ...

Jenny Packham sequin-smothered gown, probably Fall 2007 collection. This striking teal colour was featured extensively on similar runway designs and this was the designer label brie...

Stunning vintage 1980s DAVID FIELDEN black silk and tulle sequin Avant Garde evening dress! Features layers and layers of black embroidered tulle on the skirt, with dramatic matching...

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...

Black asymmetrical evening dress with beadwork on lace Belleville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany. No fabric composition tag but probably satin rayon. Lace with beadwork. Black acetate or ray...

Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....

A beautiful bodycon stretch sequin and beaded dress from Julien MacDonald. It is fitted through the hips then falls straight to the hem with a slit on one side. The bodice has one strap finer than the other giving a bare shoulder effect on one side. The dress has fine horizontal wedges of lilac and gold sequins highlighted with silver, red and aqua...

This 1990s Bellville Sassoon floor-length dress is crafted from an amalgamation of beautiful fabrics. The flattering, bias-cut body and skirt are tailored from devoré cloth, showcasing sheer aubergine crepe detailed with velvet patterned with autumnal-hued paisley. The bodice is made from a sheer mesh and is adorned with hundreds of beads in hues picked out from the paisley across the skirt. This beadwork forms a lattice and is finished with swirling paisley shapes that mirror the patterns further down the dress. The bodice has an asymmetric cut with one beaded shoulder and one sleeve tailored from aubergine chiffon and burgundy mesh. The bodice is boned the whole way around, which cinches the waist and flatters the bust; it is lined at the front but at the back remains sheer, meaning that the beads appear to adorn the skin. This is hands down the best Bellville Sassoon design we have ever had in Circa's collection and this whimsical dress is lined with crimson satin to the floor. The label reads “Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany”. Made in England and in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note and looks barely worn. It is labelled a UK size 10 or US 6 but sizes vary hugely between vintage brands, so please check our measurements below. There is no composition label and the fabric has no stretch. British couture house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville and provided Parisian style fashion in the heart of London for aristocrats and debutantes. Designer David Sassoon...

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''

A headturning vintage silk gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a bright pink silk , the dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail and layers. The bodice is boned and the dress...

No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere...

A pretty cocktail dress by London Town , Mayfair. The dress is a colourful mix of pinks ,orange and red. It has drapes at the front and back and ties at t...

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...

Stewart Parvin is a London based designer a Royal Warrant from the Queen, and this dress is a wonderful example of his work. The strapless gown has a ...

Jet-black, moss crepe, maxi dress with cut-out shoulders keyhole neckline, ruffles and red satin trim designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to 1968. Dress size is not marked, alt...

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bellville Sassoon. In a black silk chiffon with lace panels, front and back the dress is a real head turner. The dress has a central back zi...

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...

Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V-neckline with an oversized pointed collar. The sleeves are a wide bell shape was a si...

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...

1980s Roland Klein black strapless dress with black and white train. Acetate fabric. 34" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 48" front length - 54 1/2" ba...

A great party dress in a wonderful floral print with chic pleating. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with a frill at the hem and over the arm.

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Pull to thread to the rear centre and the stitching to the top right side of the brand label has been detached on this u...

A pretty vintage dress in apricot colour lace with a matching bolero. The dress is strapless with boning in the bodice and a side zip. It has a...

Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage wool ruffle dress. Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes is an...

A vintage David Butler evening gown , in black crepe with a double layer organza frill. The dress has a v neckline front and back and the frill sits off...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning, and is fully lined with a central back zip. It has velvet straps and hem. Measure...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

This striking dress was designed by British clothing manufacturer Radley in the 1980s. Displaying wonderful hallmarks of ‘80s design - seen in the flamboyant peplum waist and shimmer...

This high octane gown was designed by British designer and occasion-wear specialist Jenny Packham in the early 2010s and was probably part of a bridal or resort collection. Tailored ...

A stunning vintage evening gown by Cresta. The dress has a stand up collar, sheer sleaves , a ribbon belt, and central back zip.