Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Sti...

Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress was sold at Gandini which acted as a couture retailer authorized to sell Paris haute couture for clients who couldn't travel to Paris for multiple fittings. Along side Christian Dior and Chanel, Jean Dessès is one of the most important designers of the 20th century and was a designated Haute Couture house under the official Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. Fashioned from exquisite pale pink silk chiffon, this beauty has everything you look for when searching for this designer. The one-shoulder nipped waist bodice has fully boned corsetry with intricate hand pleating. The hourglass nipped waist flows into yards and yards of additional hand-pleating. This work must have taken weeks to complete. My favorite design element is the asymmetric draped backside. So glamourous! The craftsmanship is simply amazing; the concept reads so modern and looks sensational when you walk. A gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom couture gown that would definitely make an unforgettable bridal or red carpet look. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture...

This princess worthy white silk chiffon evening dress is truly magical with its beaded bodice and flowing full skirt. This 1960's dress has a v neckline and shimmering silver beads a...

This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a subtle sheen and detailed from head...

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,...

Circa 1962 Paris Haute Couture Haute Couture Jeanne Lanvin Castillo dress and scarf jacket from 1962 Collection ( I can provide the picture from the Castillo Archive). Blue silk twill with pattern imitating with brown paint stains. Three-hole dress with zipper on the side. Claudine round neck collar. Jacket with three quarter sleeves, closing with two snap fasteners. Scarf collar to tie at the neck. Excellent state of condition and color. Black graphic and white label with the logo of the house, the mother and child and JEANNE LANVIN Castillo Paris...

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....

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...

Fashioned from vibrant sapphire blue mid weight silk-organza, this 1950's Beaumelle creation has everything a woman wants. The bodice has a gorgeous ruched asymmetric one-shoulder shelf bust design. I adore the sparkling metallic threaded lace detail which is so playful and elegant at the same time. The alluring full pleated circle-skirt finishes this beauty off with a perfect Christian Dior New Look...

The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap sleeves and bateau neck, and punctuated with a half bow on the bodice. Ballet length ivory lace wedding gown...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

Beautiful vintage 60s LORD AND TAYLOR baby blue chiffon grecian inspired empire gown / dress! Exquisite pale blue chiffon, that flows with movement. Stunning silhouette, with an impr...

With the sparkling embellishment and ethereal ivory creme color, this dazzling 1960's Malcolm Starr evening gown does not disappoint. The substantial weight of the draped silk chiffon fabric whispers high-end luxury. The bodice is an elegant shelf-bust empire plunge with sparkling adornment. Metallic gold embroidery and beadwork cover the whole bust; giving the garment so much depth and texture. This figure flattering designer gown...

This exquisite 1960s Doreen Lok gold and turquoise dress is a perfect choice for a very special event. An absolute show-stopper and this level of intricate detail is rarely seen in s...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

Balenciaga 1967 Haute Couture Black Chantilly Lace Pantalettes Dress Vintage; 1967 haute couture by Balenciaga Eisa label Black/Pink Strapless necklin...

Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is revered for her high caliber designs and artisanal technique. A raving success since her first fashion show in 1953 which lan...

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

A magnificent Bonwit Teller & Co couture black lace bias-cut gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; French floral motif black scalloped lace that has been draped to perfection. We added many pictures of the lace so you can see how beautiful it is. Definitely looks like a dress that inspired John Galliano while he was at Christian Dior. The bodice has the prettiest velvet floral appliqué straps and built-in sash waist. The bias-cut skirting is added in pointed inset seamed pieces typical of the time period and insanely hard to do with sheer lace. This figure flattering garment accentuates the bust, skims the hip and falls to the floor effortlessly. It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a gown with attitude and elegance. Measurements Bust: 30-32 inches Waist: 24-26 inches Hips: up to 36 inches Total Length: 60 inches This rare 1930's Bonwit Teller Couture lace gown...

This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...

1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned with folded and gathered details, interior boning for structure, and a pipped waist. ...

1930s cream bias cut sheer silk hand embroidered & appliqued slip dress gown. Beautiful sheer silk gown in pale cream. The cross over bodice has inset sheer silk panels at the bust, ...

An absolutely stunning and incredibly rare metallic wood-patterned ivory crepe lamé bias-cut trained gown dating back to the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! Th...

Rendered in the most exquisite stone coloured satin and embellished with silver glass bugle beads, pearlescent beads, iridescent sequins, and silk velvet, depicting a wild and bloomi...

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes. We have referenced Chanel's...

Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operations from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top depart...

Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...

This enchanting 1950s black Chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be American in origin. It is a silk cotton blend with a Chantilly lace overlay and featur...

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...

1950s black nude illusion strapless party dress featuring pleated ribbon sous-tache in a whimsical curl pattern through out the entirety of the dress. The sous-tache is applied to a ...

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon end the lining is probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the m...

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

1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline matching the sheer tree-quarter length gathered cuff sleeves and a pipped waistline ge...

This elegant, art deco print maxi-dress was designed in the 1930s. Detailed with floral shapes formed from bold lilac-blue and green stripes, the cotton fabric also has a textured ha...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949. Lanvin was recognized for he...

Undiminished by time, this epic 1930's ivory crème couture bias-cut gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is a rare deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum...

1950s "Mignon" Cream colored silk sheath dress featuring a boat neckline, short cap sleeves, a fitted bodice. The bust-line down is constructed of matching in-set strips of silk The ...

1960s Magenta sequin column gown design for "Neiman Marcus". The entirety of the dress if covered with matching magenta sequin. The fitted bodice features a boat neckline, sequin boa...

This 1960s cocktail dress is intricately adorned with pale-aqua ruched manmade chiffon stitched in a scalloped pattern across the entire body, the resulting effect is soft and cloud...

1960s Clive Byrne maxi dress in a navy blue and white floral design. She has a dark navy bodice with sheer long sleeves finished with a ruffled cuff that matches her ruffled Peter P...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

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...

Chanel runway tweed sequins dress from Chanel spring 2013 runway dress adorned with Cc logo buttons and faux pearl.

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.

An unforgettable piece, this original 1930's deep red silk velvet dress, paired with a matching silk velvet jacket which is in turn finished with the most incredible statement glass ...

This exquisite 1960s Saks 5th Avenue black baby doll dress is in beautiful vintage condition with no issues and of excellent quality. The dress is com...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...