New York City - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Charming iridescent tinsel velvet cocktail dress from the 1960's. Straps sit wide on shoulders with tiny pinched waist and full pleated skirt. B...

Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery gold lame "leaf" motifs and bias swirls are attached to hip and skirt area. The edges ...

Nipon Boutique black velvet cocktail dress with satin ribbon trim and bows tied at neck and back. Flirty six paneled dress body with flared bottom. Fu...

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...

Pretty pastel silk chiffon Leonard of Paris special occasion day / evening dress. Bodice has a ruffled capelet that flows from the center of the dress...

Elegant Tomato Red Lanvin Georgette Caftan from the 1970's France. Oversized sheer rayon georgette caftan slips over the head with a matching slip in rayon crepe and nude chiffon. Sl...

Black virgin wool and silk-blend mini dress by Valentino. Scoop neckline. Short sleeves. Bow accent at front. Zip closure at back. 34" bust, 34.5" waist, 34.25" length, 17.75" should...

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleeveless blouson bodice with long tucks on skirt which release to pleats at the knee. Designed to worn with statement jeweled Gripoix poured glass or gold and pearl chain...

Unusual 1920s French Art Deco flapper evening dress of Couture Quality. Luminiscent black laquered silk organza-chiffon, hand applied with paillette embroidery of abstract poppy...

Luxurious Valentino Boutique black silk evening gown with tiered ruffles, sweeping hemline and hand beaded and embroidered bodice. Two ruffles at bodice are hand beaded with tiny jet...

2000S MARCHESA White Silk Organza Gown With Florets

Elegant Oscar de la Renta 2 piece Silk Jacquard Evening Gown in vibrant red crepe de chine. Composed of a strong shouldered bias cut top which is bloused ...

Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Inspired Dress from the 1980's. One shoulder design with satin bloused waistband and short attached skirt. Large ...

1990S TOM FORD GUCCI Iconic Teal Jersey Snake Print Dress

1960S PIERRE BALMAIN Off White Rayon & Silk Crepe Modernist Gown With Draped Back Train

1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacket With Mink Collar

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of flounces for great movement when you walk, 1920's USA. Small size.

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. ...

This incredible vintage 1960s lace column dress is giving Bridgerton in the best way possible, with the empire waist cut, and "Watteau" back, with a waterfall cape. The dress is fitt...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

1970S Ivory Silk Jersey Gown With Crystal & Pearl Beading

Sexy slip dress by Luciano Soprani for Basile,Italy 1980s. Black silk jacquard is meshed to the cotton tulle straps with the overapplication of printed...

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...

Italian Haute Couture at its finest. Fully hand finished and beaded with crystal feathers. Internal boned corset hugs the dress to the body and allows the pink bodice to drape casually over the shoulder, into a cape or around the neck as a scarf. 1950S FERCIONI Pink & Purple Haute Couture...

This very special vintage 1960s Donald Brooks dress is an iconic example midcentury fashion. Crafted of black wool, it features baguette-cut gems, which form a trompe l'oeil effect, ...

1960S Ivory Beaded Silk Radzimir Cap Sleeve Couture Detailed Gown With Slight Empire Waistline & Waist Bow

1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown

1970S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Geometric Cut Out Low & Backless Gown

Fully lined in rayon. Made in Frankfurt Germany by Emmi Jobst 1950S Metallic Acetate & Lurex Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress With Detachable Peplum Skirt

Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...

This vintage lace dress features a heart-shaped cutout at the high neckline— it comes with a matching white slip, but i also love it worn sheer. (...

John Anthony Sexy Matte Jersey Wrap Dress. Great classic wrap style with one hook closure with draped cascade knot at hip. Dress has an interior gros...

1970S Floral Japanese Print With Fans Kimono

What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label, this dress is attributed to Givenchy; there are images of this exact dress with G...

This incredible, rare vintage 1950s bustier bodice wiggle dress is crafted from the most gorgeous floral lamé fabric, which is embroidered and flocked throughout with both matte embr...

Oscar de la Renta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress with Guipure lace over embroidery details. Gathered cuffs are caught with bowed satin ribbon. A flirty lace flounce finishes hem. Plea...

Tagged a European size 38 with additional work room sample tags meaning this could be a runway or press sample and may not have been put into production. Also check out the coordinat...

Rose sleeveless bandage dress by Herve Leger. Scoop neckline. Zip closure at back. 26" bust, 22" waist, 38" length, 12" shoulder width.

Lovely J.L Scherrer cocktail dress in black lacquered lace over black velvet boned bustier dress. Larged ruffled lace collar and cuffs. Covered lace buttons down the back provide entry and a gathered lace "waist" cinches the silhouette. Lace ruff can be propped up with the addition of jewelry (choker) underneath for a more dramatic look.
The lacquered lace is shiny and slightly subversive. Multiple layers of tulle prop up the gathered skirt. This wearable 80's relic looks particularly current with its visible velvet shoulder pads. A beautifully crafted and constructed dress...

Beige strapless bandage dress by Herve Leger. Sweetheart neckline. Zip closure at back. 22" bust, 20" waist, 32" length.

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fi...

Alma Coco-brown jersey three-piece ensemble comes with an tank top with spaghetti straps embellished with large crystals of all shapes. The skirt has an invisible front zipper and a ...

Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress in gray knit with silk chiffon lining and accents. The shoulder straps are of...

DETAILS Classic 1990s supermodel svelte long black satin gown from Gianni Versace Couture. Refined and finished inside as well as it is out, with a full satin lining enclosing the i...

This rare vintage 1930s bias-cut lace dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s lace dresses in the beauti...

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Silk Crepe Print Gown from the 1970's. Charming faux wrap one piece design with attached peplum detail. Floral silk damask crepe print which closes with a series of hooks and zipper on back. From the period where Lagerfeld heralded the design team of the Maison Chloe and produced some of the prettiest, feminine dresses...

2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza. The faux pockets are trimmed wi...

1980S Studded Pink Leather Rocker Chick Dress

Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's. Retailed by Mary Jane Denzer, a well known NY retailer who specialized in designer gowns, but who was also known to rem...

Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...

Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white ground. Hidden front zip closure with self button and gilt chain detail. Raised waist with full cuffed sleeve. Open band collar on deep V neckline, silk organdy underskirt. Photographed in 1973 American Vogue, photo by Henry Clarke...

Black and multicolor zipper print dress by Jean Paul Gaultier Femme. Square neck. Long sleeves. Ruching at front, sides, and sleeves. Zip closure at back. 32" bust, 28" waist, 41.5" ...

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

Tag Marked as Size 10 Decade: 1980s Material: Silk Vintage condition: Good Measurements Overall length: 42 in. Garment width: in. US: S

Chic and sober Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam, from the 1990's. Slim cut stretch crepe with satin interior with brass steampunk hooks that close the asymmetrical closure to neck. Gaultier's mixmaster version of traditional Chinese dress...

Elegant Bill Blass Organza and Lace Cocktail Dress. Black silk organza with lace inserts with self belt. Faux bolero design with puffed short skirt. Back zi...