The Way We Wore Evening Dresses and Gowns

A timeless gown by Christian Dior. Inky deep navy blue silk beautifully tailored to figure-flattering perfection. Sleeveless with a sleek deep V-neckline is balanced by wide shoulder...

Undeniably chic 1980's Lanvin ivory silk jacquard strapless mini dress. Lanvin during the period when they paid special attention to details.  The beautifully horizontally pleated wh...

Sultry black fringed cut-out knit mini dress from Roberto Cavalli's Fall/Winter 2015 runway collection. The staggered rows of slinky fringe drape and move with a ferocious, animalist...

Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...

Libertine Fall/Winter 2013 jacquard dress as seen on the runway. Libertine famously takes vintage silhouettes into the 21st century with their whimsical pop-art style embellishments ...

An iconic dress from Patrick Kelly's Autumn Winter 1989 runway show. This collection of chic and provocative designs featured many of the hallmark elements that have since become emb...

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 silk evening gown. Dark, romantic, and luxurious. Sleek, straight silhouette that grazes and hugs at the curves. Elegant peek-a-boo lace detail w...

A playful and fabulous 1990's Moschino piece from the Cheap and Chic label. The life preserver element echos the iconic 1989 "Cruise Me Baby" collection. The inner tube still inflate...

Stunning purple satin gown designed by Giambattista Valli for the Emmanuel Ungaro S/S 2005 collection. An iteration of this gown debuted on the season’s runway as look 45 modeled by Nicole Trunfio. This dreamy spaghetti strap panel dress features a square neckline with a deep plunge with lace-up detail. This mermaid silhouette dress is covered in purple hand-sewn rhinestones and sequins that create a floral pattern atop panels of silk satin and sheer silk chiffon. Large faux stones surround the plunge at the front and hang from the lace-up strings. Inner corsetlette for bodice support. Truly a Y2K fantasy dress...

The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...

Christian Dior Autumn / Winter 1971 Haute Couture by Marc Bohan. The vibrant shade of magenta silk elevates the elegant silhouette and sophisticated tailoring of the dress. The ornam...

Indulge in a preppy and punk sensory overload with this eclectic yet refined wearable contraction by the Los Angeles fashion house, Libertine. This incredible piece is from their Fal...

Exquisitely beautiful Ceil Chapman evening gown from the 1950's. The epitome of midcentury Hollywood glamour. A holy grail gown for any vintage darling enamored with this bygone era ...

This fabulous Valentino Spring 1991 gown was featured on the runway at the collection's debut in Paris. You can see this elegant piece grace the runway in this video we've embedded. ...

The holy grail for a bohemian chic bride, this Thea Porter Couture gown is the ultimate piece for the '70s muse. Thea Porter creations such as this divine example are easily identifi...

Va va voom! This Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture mini is the only little black dress you'll ever need. Fabulous 1980's body-hugging hourglass silhouette with expert Haute Couture ta...

Fabulous and flirty Galanos gown from the 1980s. This dress comes off as a conservative design at first glance, but the sheer guipure lace panels from the thigh down add a cheeky tou...

Chic with an edge, 1970's lace-up dress by Louis Feraud. Black wool crepe sleeveless tunic-style dress with jewel neckline and arm holes embellished in white, yellow, and purple seed...

Classic Christian Dior afternoon dress circa early 1960s. Under dress has slip top with hook and eye closure with slight discoloration under arms with button front straight skirt. Ov...

Geoffrey Beene 1980's floral lace dress in a deep jewel tone emerald green. Lush layering of intricate floral lace over a silk and lace inner slip. Elegant wide neck. Exquisite eyela...

This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material. The dress is handmade with a wrap style, making the sizing flexible, and i...

If it ain't broke! A timelessly chic black evening gown by Marc Bouwer. Bouwer has been a favorite of red carpet sirens since the early 2000's. This gown encapsulates an era of Old H...

Classic 60's cocktail dress by Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer, Ceil Chapman. Three straps adorn the shoulders for a sexy peek-a-boo moment. Beautiful couture construction. Black ...

Experience a whimsical nod to the 1950s with this eye-catching and vibrant dress from Oscar de la Renta. With lavish attention to detail, the designer has expertly created a flawless...

Magnificent 1930's black lace gown. Black lace overlay on a black slip with beige detail at the bodice and back. Sculptural tiers of layered lace and black acetate create the dramati...

Truly incredible flirty little Bill Blass cocktail dress. Seemingly one of a kind and so flirty! We love a '80s does '40s moment. You can't get much better than a navy sequin matched...

Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace. Threads of lamé woven into the mauve filigree. Matching mauve pink satin-backed cr...

Ultra sultry silk dress by Emmanuel Ungaro's ready to wear label, Emmanuel Ungaro Parallele. Circa 1990's. Shades of cornflower blue and chocolate brown against an ombre golden taupe...

From the late great American expat designer Patrick Kelly. Embossed cotton in shiny black and grey. Strapless with sweetheart neckline. Fully lined with unboned bodice. Double vente...

This Lanvin F/W 2007 Golden Silk Charmeuse Ruched Mini Dress exudes elegance and versatility. With its uniquely yellow gold color and draping reminiscent of Grecian robes and 20s art...

Yet another Yves Saint Laurent classic - this figure hugging wrap style cocktail dress in crushed lush black velvet circa 1980s. Unlined and just a teensy sheer with deep v neck and ...

Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress. This iconic era's queen of curves offers signature shirring on the bodice and a fitted...

Museum quality piece by iconic designer Roberto Capucci. Famed for his dramatic and architectural silhouettes. We rarely see this label let alone get to bring one home! Evening ense...

This Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons shirt dress is made from 100% cotton. Dated 2002, this deconstructed piece is classic and timeless - the juxtaposition of the idea of the c...

From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned celebrities, socialites and heiresses in the 1980s. T...

Vibrant and romantic floral printed silk dress by Hanae Mori. A 1980's dress with a nod to the femininity of the 1950's. Slightly high-waisted but not quite an empire-waisted silhoue...

Classic Hawaiian full length dress in bright red cold rayon with tropical motif print. Styled by Kuhio sportswear from Honolulu Hawaii circa 1950s. Mandarin collar with frog closure ...

From the under-appreciated Haitian born designer Fabrice Simon whose labeled was shortened to the glamorous and regal sounding Fabrice. Many of those bea...

Sweet and sexy little mini dress by the master Ralph Rucci. 100% cashmere with micro sequins at bodice. Mesh cut-outs at side. On purpose frayed trim at hem. Luxurious and lined in s...

Experience a piece of fashion history with this Norman Norell 1960s gown re-worked by Johnson Hartig for his Libertine label. Features a striking yellow and white watercolor floral p...

Cross Neck Warp Silk Black & White Floral Halter Neck Gown. Featuring two straps extending from the center front and back. Straps can be fashioned on one side to be a 1-shoulder str...

Maison Margiela collaboration with H&M. This is a re-edition of Margiela's original Trompe L'oeil 1996 Printed Sequin Dress. Soft and cool viscose tunic dress with a photo print of a gorgeous silver sequin gown...

This limited edition gorgeous pink magenta wrap dress is the perfect combination of custom street-style and elevated day dress. With an intentional nod to the American craft of quilt...

This quirky and sexy dress has all of the Cheap & Chic charm with subtle detailing. The on-the-go sewing kits that line the bottom hem are an adorable and fashionable addition to the...

Romantic and elegant 1930's gown. Black silk crepe decorated with clear micro glass beads trailing across the neckline, straps, and back. Two black peony-esque flowers are appliqué t...

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé Fall 1981 romantic lamé gown. Lagerfeld arguably did his best work at Chloé during the 1970's and 1980's. There- we said it! This metallic masterpiece combin...

Early 2000s sexy offering from stalwart Italian label Krizia. Olive green mesh body con sheath style dress. Avant garde splash of beads crawling up from the hem. Can be worn with a s...

Issey Miyake A/W Fall 1994/95 black dress with metallic sheen in the renowned designers signature pleats. This mini dress is a silk poly blend with an architectural silhouette. Unli...

Emmanuel Ungaro black knit cut out dress. Circa late 1990's. Mesh panels with circular cut outs adorn the bodice. Peplum quarter length sleeves. Semi-sheer chunky horizontal ribbed s...

Designed by Jeremy Scott for the Moschino Spring/Summer 2016 collection, this eye-catching dress is a true masterpiece. Made from luxurious silk and featuring vibrant neon novelty pr...

Lovely lavender cotton lace summer gown from the 1930s. Fully lined. Snap closure down side. Simple, flattering and sweet silhouette with velvet trim. Great for balmy evenings. Lig...

Sweet and sultry Valentino gown from their Winter 2008 collection. Tiers of black silk charmeuse body and organza skirt. Ruffled tiers of black silk chiffon pleats adorn the bodice, ...

1980s Heavily Beaded & Sequined Tunic/ Micro Dress. This micro dress features an incredible leaf motif, heavily embellished with dazzling sequins and beads on silk. Made in India. T...

Sweet, but sexy black cocktail dress completely covered in sequins with lace-up detail at sides. Deep-v neck, cut with gathered skirt with sheer silk underlay. Very light and swingy....

An incredible time capsule piece that beautifully captures the late 1960's and early 1970's fascination with Indian textiles. Delicate black silk chiffon with heavy embellishing of g...

Sweet and classic cocktail dress. Swinging sixties does eighties vibe - fit and flare with inset panel at bodice and layered ruff collar. Zips up back. Pleated skirt. Excellent condi...

Super sexy sheath by the great Ceil Chapman. Mid 50s dress in luscious peach and gold brocade. Intricately pleated at waist Deep decolletage. Short kick pleat at rear hem. Rare and h...

Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott from Spring Summer 2019. Features a black and white sequined pattern with what appears to be "Sharpie sketch" style pink and white sketch detailing, ...

Jeran 1990s Rainbow Beaded Gown with Marching Jacket. Showcasing rainbow beadwork, this gown is the perfect choice for any red carpet event. Spaghetti straps with open scoop back. M...

This piece screams dark and indulgent goddess with its sexy golden beaded straps/ drapery combined with the flirty sheer cut-outs. Slinky, long, dramatic and runway. Late 90s/ early ...