Portland - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This is a stunning vintage dress designed by Stephen Yearick in the 1980's. The dress came from the estate of a 93 year old retired California judge who had an incredible wardrobe filled with distinctive designer pieces from the 1960's through the 1980's. This dress is covered in black bugle beads and has a beautifully beaded waistband. The back of the dress has a zipper that starts at the waist but the back is open with a closure at the neck. The bodice is loose fitting and nicely drapes over the waist line.The dress is fully lined in silk and the long sleeves have zippers on the cuffs. The dress was made in Singapore in the early 1980s, and we estimate it to fit a modern day size 4/6. Please review the measurements as a guide, as many manufacturers use different size standards. Stephen Yearick creates a one-of-a-kind gowns in silk and chiffon, jewels and elaborate beading, and glamorous wedding gowns. We are showing a photo of Vanessa Williams...

This Danes chocolate leather label designer black dress has so much style with its fitted black knit bodice with thin spaghetti straps, and dramatic pleated metallic...

This beautiful royal blue floral silk kimono is from an estate of Asian textiles and clothing we acquired a while back. This kimono has wonderful flowers and leaves in the silk print...

This is an absolutely sensational Valentino Garavani Spring 2006 raw silk skirt evening suit with a gorgeous blazer that has a beaded bow with tassels i...

This is a fabulous \vintage 1980's Oleg Cassini dress covered in shimmering black sequins. This elegant party dress shines brilliantly and has such ...

Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins. One of a kind and uniquely fashioned from vintage red silk chiffon sari fabric in the style of Thea Por...

An stunning Christian Dior Original from the late 1950s in two color coral and fuschia floral brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shape...

This is an outstanding vintage brown chiffon evening gown from Estevez for the Eva Gabor Look. This full length dress has dramatic statement sleeves t...

This is a fabulous Adolfo 2 piece black silk dress with pencil skirt and top from the 1980's. The black silk fabric has a beautiful tone on tone leopard print pattern. The top has a ...

This is a really wonderful Carven dress with a unique wrap style, ruching and an open back. This navy blue cotton dress closes with a side zipper and the ...

This is a couture quality vintage dress designed by Ann Lawrence in the 1980's. This stunning black, gold and silver evening gown has beads, crystals and ...

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for...

This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light pink silk chiffon with a heavily embroidered, beaded over bodice with stacked sequins....

This is an outstanding vintage two piece dress from Geoffrey Beene! The top is a dark dusty blue organza and it is covered with little silver s...

This is an archival Geoffrey Beene vintage outfit from the 1980's that includes a long dress and a bolero style jacket with tassels. The dress has a so...

This is a vintage floral dress from designer Arnold Scaasi. The dress is in a beautiful floral printed organza over a rich green silk and has love...

A fabulous, never-worn John Galliano bias-cut silk slip gown dress in his trademark newsprint pattern. From the early 2000s. Tones of black, white, red ...

1960s Authentic Ice Follies costume ensemble: Couture quality, hand made black velvet circle skirt with interlocking sequined circle motifs. Skirt and cap...

1970s Ruben Panis silk chiffon 2-piece slip and dress set with small dot print and flocked with larger velvet dots. Neck and cuffs are trimmed in beautiful striped and natural feath...

1970s-s crochet halter dress with daisy embroidered linen handkerchief hem. Bustline and neck are hand-crochet. Three buttons at back of neck and E...

Torso Creations, Victorian hand-made cord lace and tulle are paired in a high collar goth-style gown with sash. Be as daring as you like in this whirl of diaphanous tulle. Ruffles fr...

Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back, Embroidery, Purple Velvet Ribbon and Sequin Trim. Fashioned from vintage sari fabric in the s...

1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lin...

This 1970's sensational vintage 2 piece dress from Jean Patou is in a luxurious fine black silk and is covered with paisleys and dots in gold an...

This is a pretty black Anthony Muto vintage dress adorned with beautiful purple flowers. The summer cotton or cotton blend voile dress has a sheer, subtly striped outer layer, and is...

Torso Creations "Dream Catcher" dress in off-white sheer chiffon, in a Dolman silhouette and tapered hem with scalloped rows of tiny ecru lace ruffles throug...

Gorgeous custom made 1958 Pauline Lake coral silk and gold lame, imported fabric, strapless sarong-style sun dress. Boned strapless bodice with pleated s...

This beautiful Carolina Herrera silk dress would make a great day dress for a wedding guest, a mother of the bride or groom dress, or a perfect evening ...

A 1980s Ungaro black and cream "distressed heart" print rayon dress: Dropped-waist style with button-down front, pleated skirt and velvet buckled collar...

This is a fabulous little black dress from Versace's 1998 collection. This one shoulder 90's dress has a metal side zipper and a wire bustier insert. We love the leather and metal bu...

This one of a kind vintage dress came from an estate of collectible higher end ethnic folk clothing from Mexico, Central America and Sout...

This is a timeless dress designed by Oscar de la Renta himself for his 2009 Resort collection. Oscar de la Renta always designed the most flattering dresses and we love his pieces! He was a designer we will always miss! The dress is in a lovely turquoise blue silk and is a sleeveless shirtwaist style with a surprise bubble hem! The dress buttons half way up the front and appears to have been only worn once if ever! This is a wonderful wedding guest dress...

Torso Creations peasant-style tunic dress styled from vintage burgundy and gold silk sari fabrics. Puff sleeve with fitted cuffs. Deep side vents. Bow tie ...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

This is a two piece vintage black alpaca dress and coat ensemble from Geoffrey Beene from the Fall 1999 collection. This outfit includes a midi length bla...

This is a 1980's silk vintage dress with bugle beads of black making leaf-like designs and trim of gold bronze smaller beads. The label reads; Brilliante by J.A. The hem is iered wit...

This fun Moschino Couture dress is in a black, white and gold satin spilled perfume bottles print. This dress was designed by Jeremy Scott and is from the Moschino Resort...

This is an absolutely stunning vintage Geoffrey Beene monochromatic dress and coat ensemble in a gorgeous burgundy wool and alpaca fabric. We love vintage Geoffrey Beene pieces and a...

A 1970s black knit Lillie Rubin "Knit Bazaar" disco dress with rhinestone straps and trim at top.

A fabulously sassy 1980s iconic Christian Lacroix design! Hot pink textured silk spaghetti strap cocktail dress with full knee-length skirt, crinoline and horsehair underpinnings an...

A gorgeous 1980s Pauline Trigere silk devore velvet cocktail dress with black ground and pastel florals. Zipper back, shoulder pads and black fox fur hem. Fu...

This amazing vintage Lillie Rubin party dress is from the 1980's and has a cotton black and ivory checked bodice that is covered with clear and pale ivory sequins. The dress has sta...

This gorgeous kimono is another of the beautiful pieces we acquired when we purchased an estate of Asian textiles. We love the fall color - a rusty burgundy with gorgeous gold metallic starbursts! The kimono has a snap for the collar in the back so it can be folded down and beautiful silk lining. This kimono measures 62" long from the nape of the neck and would make a lovely evening coat, hostess robe...

1970s hand-painted "Summer Of Love" style butterflies and flowers on a Mexican cotton maxi dress with fitted waist and bodice, full flared skirt and sleeves trimmed in cotton lace. ...

This vintage ultra fine silk caftan came from an estate of vintage Chinese and Japanese textiles and clothing from the 1800's through the 1970's. This gorgeous bright blue silk caft...

1980s Geoffrey Beene Black Lace & Cream Silk Gown W/ Exaggerated Shoulders. Lined black silk lace surplice bodice embellished with silk satin bows...

An exquisite late 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Renaissance-Revival, burgundy velvet gown with flared cuffs and hem. Satin trim at cuffs and a thin satin tie waistband. zippered back. Wond...

A 1970s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian inspired print maxi dress in a mid-weight satin fabric features long sleeves and button cuffs, fitted waist and nice full skirt and side slit pock...

This pretty vintage pink floral silk dress has no label but is exquisitely designed and very well made. The bodice has a faux pinafore look with pr...

A beautiful 1950s Samuel Winston cocktail dress with full black taffeta skirt and exquisite bodice detailing in gold silk satin and ruched chiffon....

Contemporary Chanel evening dress with black and pale fluorescent stacked mylar tiles embellishing the bodice. Long 1930s-inspired skirt silhouette with draping, pleats and a ta...

1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...

A sexy 1980s Gianni Versace silk cocktail dress in a yellow and black 1940s-inspired floral print. A loose chemise fit with a slightly pegged hem and a reverse-printed, dramatically...

A rare mint condition 1940s Adrian evening gown of black silk crepe with dramatic draped back details, structured shoulders, fitted banded waist, back zipper, high V-neckline, pleate...

A wonderful 1960s Pauline Trigère slate blue wool and silver metallic knit gown with long sleeves and incredible futuristic styled rhinestone embell...

This is such an incredible vintage little black wool crepe dress designed in the 1960's by Geoffrey Beene! The dress is fully lined and has a fabulous 3" wide satin belt that actually loops through the dress itself! The details are hard to capture in the photographs unfortunately! This gorgeous vintage...

Torso Creations Black Crepe, Ribbon & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands. Balloon sleeves and off-Shoulder neckline are trimmed in black jet beads. Back center zipper. Fits up to ...

This extraordinary 1920's vintage dress is lightweight wool in blue with a magenta, green and yellow paisley print design. Small red glass beads decorate along the hem and carry on t...