Portland - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This classic and signature Red by Pauline Trigere net gown is completely studded with rhinestones! Featuring long sheer sleeves that button at the wrist and zips up the back. This s...

A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress with sexy right side front slit and diamond shaped inset panel at abdomen, surround...

A 1950s style black lace and tulle skirt ensemble features a wonderful color combination of silk flowers arranged throughout the assymetrical skirt hemline. The large grosgrain ribbo...

1970s Summer of Love styled halter midi dress with hand-crochet bust and midriff set on a Victorian cotton eyelet skirt. Empire waist, bikini top styling ties at the neck. Sweet an...

A beautiful 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black matte rayon jersey maxi dress with Moroccan-inspired style and braid trim at neckline. Draw string cord empire waist. Wide button and loop ...

This stiff white mesh net Kaftan is silk embroidered with shades of green and white and yellow thread. Floral motif silk embroidery on each side panel create an etherial feel which i...

1970s Lorris Azzaro black pleated rayon crepe one-shoulder gown with structured sequin bow at shoulder, sequined skirt with high side slit and rayon crepe draped with a sunburst effe...

A wonderful design by Pauline Trigere in a marbleized silk charmeuse print with a low back and criss cross strap design. Features include quilted puff shoulders and tapered sleeves. ...

A very elegant Nina Ricci Couture Summer gown in rich chocolate silk Gazar fabric is smartly tailored to enhance the shape of this crisp design. The desi...

1980s Yves Saint Laurent purple, red and gold floral brocade gown with belt. Low cut back, side slit. Fully lined.

A sexy 1980s Yves Saint Laurent fitted black lambskin tuxedo dress w sculpted waist and hip. Fully lined with shoulder padding. Fits a modern US size 2-4. See measurement card for ex...

1950s Silk chiffon cocktail dress: 3 layer construction. Lining and structured bodice structure in cappuccino crepe, middle layer is soft wispy nude silk chiffon and outer layer is ...

A beautiful 1970s Missoni maxi dress in a fine silver lame rib-knit: V-neckline with wonderful floral bands reminiscent of a 1930s design surround the length of the dress. Waist is...

This is simply an incredible Suzy Perette late 1950's vintage dress in blue silk with a beaded belt, beaded buttons, and a removable back panel or cape that can be taken off to revea...

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with ve...

1980s custom-made, one-shoulder, sequin and satin dress, in burgundy and gunmetal harlequin pattern. Saw tooth hem and decolletage with a structured stand-up padded shoulder and sil...

An amazing 1960s SAZ by Surjit and Adarsh Gill ceremonial sari-inspired gown: 2 layers of persimmon color silk chiffon with lining in dress and sing...

This 1960's asymmetrically bejeweled "Mr Blackwell Custom" creation is Mr. Blackwell at his classic best! Black rayon crepe extravagantly beaded and stone...

A gorgeous 1980s Stanley Platos - Martin Ross red, fuchsia and black zebra print silk satin charmeuse cocktail dress with side slit pockets and original matching bow belt. Skirt is ...

1960s Imperial pale pink wool knit striped sequin cocktail dress in Easter pastels with zippered cuffs and back.

A fabulous Jean Paul Gaultier cocktail dress: gray flannel, fitted bodice dress with funnel neckline, zip-open shoulders covered in studs and metal. Front swag, Side zipper and dar...

A beautiful and stunningly simple 60s James Galanos wool dress with a sheer chiffon panel and slightly gathered Empire skirt. Gorgeous and so very modern.

A never-been-worn 1990s Gucci leather strapless dress with diagonal ruching and back slit.

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Ice Blue Shark Skin Fishtail Full Length Skirt: A fantastic start for a holiday soiree ensemble. Can be worn with a tailored shirt or spangles. Size US 10.

1960s Emilio Pucci Psychedelic Print Maxi Dress / Periwinkle, Pink, Brown Jersey: Rare classic silk knit jersey maxi length resort wear at it's fine...

A wonderful 1960s Emilio Pucci cotton velveteen knee-length dress in classic Pucci colorful print, V-neck line, Empire waist, and long sleeves. Side and back zipper. Fully lined. US ...

1950s Mr. Blackwell gold lame brocade fishtail sheath gown with incredible tailoring for that trademark Mr. Blackwell hourglass silhouette. Draped at center back of skirt. A vest to ...

1960s Leo Narducci Mod red, white and gray chrysanthemum print jersey midi dress glazed over with a layer of clear shimmering sequins. Wide necklin...

We are obsessed with this Moschino 1990's vintage black printed bodycon statement dress! This rare vintage Moschino nylon spandex dress is black with red...

Early 1980s Adolfo sequined and beaded gold lace 3/4 sleeve mini dress with pouf shoulder. Gold bead banding at hem, collar and cuff. Back zipper. Unlined.

A stunning 1990s Michael Casey Couture 2-piece Art Deco-inspired evening ensemble in glorious peacock colors: Spatter-flocked silk velvet gown with low-cut halter neckline and center bodice diamond-shaped beaded medallion and streamers. Matching evening jacket features a generously cut Dolman sleeve and blouson back with decadent iridescent chevron patterned bugle bead lamp...

This vintage dress is from the 1980's and it would be perfect for a special evening event! The dress has a one shoulder black velvet bodice with pretty cut out leaves, and a pretty hot pink taffeta skirt. The dress closes with a metal side zipper and a hook and eye and comes with a matching black velvet belt. Labeled a size 6, and we estimate the size to fit a 4/6. Please use the measurements as a guide for the best fit! Eugene Alexander...

Torso Creations eggshell silk chiffon and tulle ruffled 1930s-inspired fantasy wedding gown with silk butterfly appliqués fashioned from a 1940s satin wedding dress...

This is a great black silk vintage cocktail dress with abstract silver sparkling swirls of beading. Lined in rayon, this fitted dress has built-in boning in the bustier. Marked as a ...

This gorgeous vintage black dress came from the estate of a woman who loved designer clothing. Her impressive wardrobe included rare designer pieces and many of her sensational mid t...

A lovely 1920s French-made tabard-style evening gown of silk tulle, heavily sequined in a whirl pattern and colored sequin flowers at top and hem. Side panels are gathered silk tulle...

This incredible vintage green dress was designed by the incomparable Arnold Scaasi. This stunning evening gown is strapless with a gorgeous uniquely cut bodice and a trumpet skirt that has alternating rows of velvet and satin. The dress is fully lined, with a boned bodice, and zips up the back and we estimate it to be a modern day size 2/4. We can't think of a more perfect holiday formal evening gown! Please use the measurements as a guide. We recommend that our clients take a dress they currently own that fits them well, lay it on a flat surface and measure the bust, waist and hips by doubling the flat measurement. We measure busts from underarm to underarm. Take into account the lining and any boning found. People often ask us why we don't give exact size numbers, and that is because sizes vary so greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. So you may think you wear one size in one designer, but in another you where a smaller or larger size. That's why, with vintage, it is always best to use the measurements provided. BUST: 34" WAIST: 24" HIPS: 36" LENGTH from under arm: 51" Arnold Scaasi apprenticed at the House of Paquin and then moved to New York City where he worked with the great designer Charles James. Scaasi was known for his impeccably tailored suits and incredibly glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses trimmed with embellishments like feathers, fur, sequins, and embroidery. He created gowns for countless celebrity clients including first ladies Mamie Eisenhower, Laura Bush, Barbara Bush...

This is a wonderful vintage 1950's dress that is so beautifully made! The dress is black velvet with panels of gathered taffeta and pellon lining. There is a built in full taffeta un...

1990s Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld. This stunning coat dress will captivate as a ball gown or wedding gown. Ivory silk...

This 1989 vintage Moschino Couture "Cruise Me Baby" dress is in a black rayon acetate blend and is fully lined. The black dress has short sleeves, ivory trim and ivory fleur de lis i...

This is a beautiful evening gown from Valentino with gorgeous woven satin ribbons on one shoulder over fine black mesh. The dress is labeled a...

1964 Sarmi red silk chiffon Fortuny-style pleated Empire waist evening gown with constructed and boned bodice, trimmed with a red satin bow and white mink fur. Zippered back with hoo...

Custom-designed Edwardian-styled Pre-Raphaelite kaftan with corset-laced ribbon side closures, vintage crochet bodice and ecru net kaftan sleeves.

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep persimmon silk satin: Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, mad...

Custom-made black peek-a-boo gown: Flared skirt with train is constructed of pointe d'esprit silk tulle with rows of narrow silk ruffles. Bodice is constructed of braided and macram...

Here's your chance to own a piece of classic Hollywood design! An iconic 1940s Adrian Original dress: The man who made Joan Crawford's shoulders famous designed this stunning silk ...

This is a great Moschino Cheap and Chic vintage silky red and black dress with 3d roses and a slight peplum. There is a zipper in the back at the waist and covered buttons on the top...

This is an exquisite chartreuse yellow - green silk chiffon vintage evening gown that comes with a matching beaded wrap. The dress was made in The British Crown Colony of Hong Kong by Seaton Enterprises Ltd...

This black vintage 1960's long dress is by Lord and Taylor. The dress has a long 22" slit up the front, and the bust has a cutout section with lucite buttons inset with rhinestones. ...

A colorful 1960s Emilio Pucci silk jersey print dress with waist band, V neckline and zippered back.

A gorgeous 1960s Roger Milot for Fred Perlberg autumnal lame paisley cocktail dress with wide ruffled hem and cuffs. Matching belt.

A fantastic 1950s Mr. Blackwell 2-piece cocktail dress and vest. Black silk crepe spaghetti strap sheath with an incredible and finely wrought beaded and embroidered crest in metall...

A beautiful James Galanos 1950s column gown with silk satin skirt and "petal" layered crimson velvet pieces, each meticulously beaded around the edge with heavy jet black beading. H...

This incredible Galanos gown from 1965 is featured in the Galanos Retrospective book. The strapless bodice is heavily beaded and stoned with gold, red, green and clear stones and bea...

A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...

80s Michael Casey pouf cocktail dress of gorgeous ivory crinkled silk. Lots of ruched fabric in the pouf skirt and cap sleeves! Size 8

An exquisite 1960s couture black velvet column gown with a dramatic Asian-inspired beaded and embellished ivory satin obi bow. Heavily constructed bodice with boned underpinnings. An...

A beautiful and feminine James Galanos evening gown in beautiful black silk chiffon and satin with demure yet sexy sheer panels at decolletage, balloon sleeves and skirt...but with u...