American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Like his contemporaries Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, and Oscar de la Renta, Chester Weinberg was a star NY designer during the 1960s and '70s, as well as a respected teacher at Parsons School of Design, where Donna Karan was one of his protegées. After his untimely death from AIDS in 1985, his name and work were largely forgotten, save for those in the know. This dress is an example of his work, c.1970, composed of a black matte jersey bodice with long sleeves and mock turleneck and a velvet wrap-style skirt. The high waist, zippered wrists, and skirt slit edge are ornamented with gold and velvet...

Vibrant and fun Proenza Schouler dress from their first Spring collection in 2005. The iconic dress was made in chiffon for the runway and was worn by model Gemma Ward to close their show. The dress is a variation of shades of purple mixed with a printed floral skirt...

1970s Adele Simpson Grey Silk Floral print in Yellow and white. Halter silk top with wide leg pants. The set comes with beautiful large silk fringe...

1980s Arnold Scaasi off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with black velvet and ruffled horizontal stripes. Silk changeant taffeta in olive/slate palette. Stand-up bandeau décolletage and ...

Stunning Marc Bouwer one-shoulder gown from the 2000's is a vibrant blue, with a rhinestone pin on the shoulder. Mermaid fit, with an elegant cascading tail. Side zip closure. Excell...

Chic vintage C.D Greene late 90s black and grey color block rayon jersey dress! Chic slouchy flattering fit can accomodate an array of sizes. Featur...

1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress

Tagged a size 12 1970S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk Burnout Velvet & Draped Chiffon Gown With Sleeves

Vicky Tiel Purple Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown w/ Organza Floral Detail On Back - 42. This special gown is in excellent condition. This dress features a...

Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2016 Navy and Black Heavily Beaded Dress-Size 4 This stunning runway dress was look # in the Oscar De la Renta Resort 2016 Collection. The dress is a ...

Graphic Electric Blue with a shot of vibrant green with black is stunning on this 1970s ROBERTA DI CAMERINO Maxi Dress. Collar with 3 button closure. Buttoned cuffs. Tag not present ...

Vintage Oscar De la renta magenta pink silk gown with billowy sleeves and ruffle collar. Perfect for cocktail party or Black tie event. Bust 34” Waist: 27”

Tagged a size 12 2000S BADGLEY MISCHKA Raspberry Pink Silk & Lycra Chiffon Draped 80S Style One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s black sequin blouson dress featuring a V neck, a narrow skirt with side slit, and deep cuffs terminating the long, loose sleeves. Elastic hip. Pulls...

Emma Domb was a California designer known for her cocktail, evening, and wedding attire created first under the Party Lines label and then under the label Emma Domb. This long dress ...

This is a lovely vintage little black cocktail dress made by Don Loper, from the collection of actress Winona Ryder. It is made of wool, and has a long sa...

This is a vintage two piece black beaded gown with a matching top by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has a silk bodice with spaghetti straps...

Oscar de La Renta Runway Resort 2013 Royal Blue Chiffon Rosette Embellished Dress-Size 4 This pacific royal blue somewhat mini dress is made of a fabric that is silk chiffon strips (...

This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size cloth...

Simple and elegant sheath by Carolina Herrera in ivory crepe with silver and gold metallic vertical stripes. Jewel neckline, long sleeves with zippered wrists. Fully lined. Shoulder ...

Mod 2010s Monique Lhuillier intricately beaded blue fitted dress. The beautiful all over beading on the blue makes the dress sparkle when worn. Bits of lace and beading patterns add ...

James Galanos 1980s silk devore cocktail dress embellished with a universe of crystals, beads and bling! A bold 80s high-syle shoulder silhouette with a draped bodice and fitted wai...

Glamorous 2000s Naeem Khan cocktail dress. Gold with all over gold and silver sequins, hand beading and tambour stitching. Short sleeve with a v neck line. Skirt features an inverted...

Scaasi, never worn, red lace and satin gown with matching jacket from the 1980's. Dress has sweetheart neckline, lace bodice and short sleeves. The chiffon layered skirt falls from t...

Please note that the rhinestone belt is not included with the dress. 1970S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Silk Velvet Plunging Halter Neck Gown With Slight Train

This is a very charming 1960's vintage cocktail dress from Don Loper. It is a sheath silhouette with long sleeves and real fur at the cuffs. There is piping on the princess seams. Th...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features center a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition...

This is the Personal Property of Magda Gabor, sister of Zsa Zsa and Ava Gabor. It is a fantastic iconic design by Ruben Panis. This wonderful gown is made...

Oscar de La Renta Runway RTW Fall 2012 Black Sequin Car Wash Pleat Dress-Size 8 This Oscar creation is a perfect mix of elegance and femininity. The dress is lined in a black silk chiffon and the sleeves are made of same with a black gem button...

This poured-on wiggle dress attracts serious attention on two fronts: first, its aurora borealis sequins shimmer green and purple to resemble eye-catching fish scales. Second, its draped hobble skirt...

Stunning 1980s Victor Costa black strapless cocktail dress. Tiers of folded chiffon with a silver reflect throughout that catches the light beautifu...

This is a black double faced cashmere coat dress by Galanos for Evelyn Byrnes, New York, from the 1960's. There is a hook and eye at the front cent...

Eye dazzling iridescent taffeta jewel tone Sarmi ball gown from 1960's. Unusual combination of color with classic silhouette was signature look for Sarmi. Strapless bodice fully bone...

Chado (Ralph Rucci Black and White Label) Black Wool Tapered Dress with Scooped Neckline. This Size 8 Dress is in Excellent Condition. Measurements: B...

Gorgeous black long sleeve gown from the 1960s. The label is from Stanley Korshak, a famous upscale ladies boutique in Dallas whose heigh day was from ...

Jet-black, silk dress with stripes made of glitter designed by Pauline Trigere dating to the 1960's. Best fits a US 2-4. Approximate bust measurement: 32-33" and length 38". Fully li...

1960s Bog Bugnand Black and Multi color (gold, orange, green , yellow and purple Metallic skirt) Sleeveless cocktail dress with black cotton scallop eyelet bodice with black beads. ...

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

Galanos, black, crepe, bugle beaded and sequined cocktail dress having a fitted silhouette with a deep V neckline. Hidden zipper front closur...

1960 Spectacular Mr. Blackwell Custom Rhinestone Jeweled Cocktail Dress. Black wool knit knee-length dress with an amazing Art Nouveau-style silver rhinestone, beaded and sequined fr...

Ceil Chapman gown dating from the late 1960s. Beautiful muted peach and metallic brocade featuring peacock feathers all over. Scoop neck, empire waist and full skirt. Optional matchi...

Very chic Donna Karan cocktail dress from the 1990s. Sheer charcoal grey sleeves and yoke that give the illusion of a sheer body suit under a strapless sequin dress. The charcoal gre...

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Beaded & Embroidered Dress 2009 Collection Size label missing, approx. size 6 ( please check our measurements ) Black tulle embellished with white a...

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the small, square neckline that features a modesty panel with a sailor collar and bow. T...

Geoffrey Beene c.1960's black wool architectural ribbon chain dress, originally sold at Dayton's Oval Room. Long sleeves. Mandarin collar. Empire waist. T...

For a dazzling look with a wink and a nod to Elizabeth Taylor, this figure-enhancing dress fits snugly in all the right places with a self-belt that defines the waist. Perfect for co...

A gown worthy of a dance number with Fred Astaire, this dress has drama by the handful. Yards of swirling chiffon and feathers provide nonstop movement, while the rich ombré tye dye...

Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...

Bill Blass simply beautiful and timeless elegant black silk crepe di chine accented with detailed French lace accented with micro black sequin evening cocktail dress is fully ...

A rare larger size for a Jazz Age garment, this incredible dress offers the comfort of a shift with the elegance of formalwear thanks to its lustrous glass beads. We love how the flo...

A striking 1980s Adam Beall 40s-inspired cocktail dress in black velvet with a strong shoulder silhouette and a vivid fuchsia X-draped silk charmeuse back. US size 6. Long-sleeved wi...

1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave. Mandarin neckline with zipper at centre front. Long sleeve ...

Lovely Pauline Trigere Deep Blue gown with matching bolero. This is a lovely 2 piece Gown set from Pauline Trigere Gown & Shrug. Deep Vibrant Blue...

An elusive long sleeved cocktail dress for the lady who wishes to cover her arms but accentuate her legs. This abbreviated—almost mini—shift bridges the gap between covered and uncovered thanks to its short hemline, but balances the attention with the addition of a stylized leaf bandolier that criss crosses the bodice both front and back. Long sleeve shift dress with wide scooped neckline and black sequin criss-cross leaf trim at front and rear bodice. Lightly padded shoulders and 2” rear vent. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and eye; fully lined in black silk. fabric: pebbled wool crêpe, silk georgette, sequins noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 10” across shoulders: 15 ½” sleeve: 23” from shoulder (including 1” shoulder pad), 16” from underarm sleeve circumference: 13 ½” at upper arm, 8” at wrist bust: 38” waist: 36” hips: 41” length: 37 ½” from shoulder (including 1” shoulder pad); 28 ½” from underarm sweep: 38” hem: 2” label: Carolina Herrera Studio...

This is a red chiffon cocktail dress by Galanos for Amelia Gray, from the 1960's. The dress has white stripes on the skirt with two layers of chiffon and a silk slip. There are white...

The sleek, elegant, minimal look of this 1980's haute couture Galanos cocktail dress is hard to deny. Finding a dress that is perfect for evening is a challenge. Silver, gold and bla...

This enchanting silk gown was designed by Aurora Ruffolo during the 1970s and showcases the best of the era's penchant for romantic design. The dress retailed in Stanley Korshak, one...

1970's Rudi Gernreich iconic black knit w/creme trim "Cross Your Heart" dress which was designed for muse Peggy Moffat while she was pregnant. In excellent condition. Size MEASUREMEN...

This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion of the dress is velvet with beading ...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...