British Evening Dresses and Gowns

This 1960s Tony Armstrong evening dress is cut in a classic and flattering column silhouette with a high rounded neckline and short, slightly capped sleeves. The front is very lightly embroidered with fine blue thread in a criss-cross pattern. This continues round to the back of the dress, where a concealed original metal zipper ensures a smooth and seamless fit. A pair of right and left darts to the front and back emphasises the waist. The fabric is a very fine quality peacock blue raw silk with a satin sheen to it whilst it is fully lined in a lilac coloured acetate. A best fit for around a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. Superb vintage condition and looks barely worn, we noted only a small area of discoloration to the lining near both the sleeve underarms but this is totally unseen when worn. Tony Armstrong was a British couture...

Fabulous 1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress – Plunge Neckline & Asymmetric Hem A quintessential example of Jean Muir’s refined 1970s style, this vintage black jersey maxi dress...

Fun 80's Zandra Rhodes black ruffle party dress. Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage wool ruffle dress. Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes is an...

▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening a...

A great party dress in a wonderful floral print with chic pleating. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with a frill at the hem and over the arm.

This Jean Allen gown is long sleeved with a v-neck. It is silk with a lacy trim on the neck and sheer sleeves. There is a waist band and lace detailing on t...

A great Summer party gown by British designer Susan Small. The gown is in a colourful mix of tropical colours, pink, purple, green and orange. It has a cros...

Very rare, floral jacquard dress designed by Barbara Hulanicki for Biba dating to the 1970's. Dress has a loose fit due to very clever seaming. Fits a size 2 to 6. Approximate measur...

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and has a round neckline, full skirt with bow detail, centr...

Vivienne Westwood figure hugging evening dress in black lurex with grey screen printed pattern. Bias cut sleeves, drapes and folds around hips with button ...

A great vintage party dress by Roots of England. The dress has wonderful gold detail on the shoulders and hip leval. It has a key hole button opening at th...

A stunning gown by Alquer of London. The dress has a deep scoop neckline front and back with a central back zip. The bodice is black velvet with a bow and below are 9 rows of fringin...

PREEN THORNTON BREGAZZI navy blue green colorblocked back cocktail dress XS Reference: SNKO/A00041 Brand: Preen Designer: Thornton Bregazzi Model: Cocktail dress Material: Viscose, B...

Textured one-shoulder cocktail dress from Hussein Chalayan. This dress has a draped body made of a shiny blue polyamide and silk blend. It features a pleated metallic...

A great dress for the festive season, by the Pretty Dress Company. The dress has a wide collar, v backline and elbow length sleaves with bow detail. ...

2000s Alexander Mcqueen violet silk charmeuse Grecian gown with incredible drape and asymmetrical shoulder. Fit Size: 4/6 Small- Medium Bust: 34 inch / Waist: 30 inch /Hip: 38 ...

This late 1980s to early 1990s glittering sequinned maxi dress in navy blue is by the famous London boutique Roots. Sadly the boutique, which was located in fashionable Chelsea on th...

A chic and elegant evening vintage gown by Jasper Conran .The dress is in a black crepe with an off the shoulder neckline and 23'' slit at the front. It...

This beautiful Zandra Rhodes couture dress and scarf ensemble is cut in really gorgeous shades of green silk chiffon. Her abstract, signature screen-printed fabric is worked by hand...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Discolouration on the lower back. Plucks tot he weave under both armpits on this used Diane Von Furstenberg designer res...

A really great example, this viscose jersey dress is from iconic British designer Jean Muir and was designed during her 1970s heyday. It features a generously cut loose body and full...

A headturning evening gown from the 1950s by Susan Small. The dress has an olive /grey background with multi colour horizontal bands., and has a square neckline , cap sleaves and a ...

A very 1980s , but easy to wear evening dress by Filigree. The dress is in a blue and black combination with gathering and sequin detail. It has a central back fastening , is shorte...

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Tremara. The dress is off the shoulder with pleats around the neckline.The fabric has a black background with multicolour floral print. The dress ...

A chic black cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon/Lorcan Mullany.The dress hasa v neckline and scoop backline in silk velvet. The skirt area is layers of black silk over a black shea...

A vintage black wool cocktail dress by Pierre Cardin . The dress has a double ruffle detail on one side and over the shoulder and single ruffle detail on the cuff. There is a 5 1/2'...

A pretty floral dress by British designer Donald Campbell. This dress is fully lined with a central back zip, and has a frill around the neckline and gathered sleaves. It appears to...

Hardy Amies couture black wool embellished evening dress constructed with four horizontal panels attached with thick wool thread. c. 1960

A great gown for Halloween, by Maralane.The dress has a beaded and decorated bodice with shoulder straps, and a net and tired skirt. It is fully lined.

John Galliano Fall Winter 2000 burgundy dress, closing runway look. This runway satin dress features, optional off-shoulder silhouette, stitched detailing and side zip fastening clos...

Soft-black, lightweight, cotton gauze maxi dress with pink stitching made by Radley dating to the 1970's. UK size 12. Dress was photographed on a size 2 mannequin and was not clipped...

1970s Bramel Model kaftan style maxi dress in the most amazing coral red / orange. It has beautiful embellishment around the high scoop neckline and flared mid length sleeves; this i...

Green sleeveless bodycon dress by Alexander McQueen. Cowl neckline. Crossover straps at back. 22" bust, 22" waist, 41" length, 11" shoulder width.

This desirable 1970s light grey silky jersey 'studio 54' dress by Roland Klein is simultaneously seductive and sophisticated. Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck lin...

A pretty vintage gown by Laura Lee. In blue and white with smocking detail , the dress has a wonderful print , and is fully lined. Bust 37'', length 47''

A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem. This shift dress is fully lined and has 9'' slits ...

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to the dress is evident. A small hole on the front left side. Pulls to the weave on both shoulders, the front drape, front waist, right side, under the ...

A lovely shift dress by Petite Francaise. In a pretty pale blue colour the dress has pretty beaded collar and elbow length sleeves. it is fully lined with a central back zip.

A super chic dress by Tomasz Starzewski. The dress is elegantly beaded all over in a star design and both the outer fabric and lining are silk. The front has a low round neck and som...

A great vintage evening gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with side opening with hooks and eyes. It has a self fabric half belt at the back and...

Vintage 1980s Janice wainwright V neck Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 36”/ Waist: 26”/ HIp: 34”

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Donald Campbell. In wonderful shades of green, the dress has sheer sleeves with elasticated wrists, a scoop neckline, central back zip, is lined in ...

▪ Vivienne Westwood dress ▪ Constructed from indigo cotton jersey ▪ Neoclassical print inspired by Andre-Charles Boulle ▪ Bodycon fit ▪ Size approx. ...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to seam at centre front neckline with a couple of stray threads found on this used Stella McCartney designer re...

This glamorous vintage 1960s cocktail dress with elaborate bead embellishments is in beautiful condition and is of excellent quality altho...

Gorgeous black jersey gown with peplum by English designer Jean Varon from the 1960's. The gown has a boat style neckline and does up the front with ...

▪ A rare Worlds End grey cotton smock dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Tain panel at the front skirt which can be worn as a shawl ▪ Drawstring neckline ...

A chic silk dinner dress by Donald Campbell. The dress has a v neckline with pleats under the bust. It has a self fabric button opening at the back with a hidden zip opening at the...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by designer Linda Cierach. In a wonderful textured black silk , the dress has a square neckline, self fabric belt and original shoulder pads - could be...

GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00257 Brand: Galvan Model: 501 Pleated Tuxedo Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black, White Patter...

Original 1960s black sequinned dress which would make the perfect occasion dress. It features a heavily sequinned bodice with a double satin spaghetti strap and curved chest seams to...

A chic vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a gathered bodice is rooching and a v neckline. The skirt has an attractive spade design, and it has a side zip opening.

A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow length sleeves, a net underskirt, and peplum like detail.

Superb example of an early 1960s day dress but could just as easily be worn in more formal settings or as a cocktail dress. Cut in a beautifully iridescent teal blue silk feel fabric...

A vintage jersey Bruce Oldfield gown. The dress has an interesting cape detail over the long sleeves and decorative pink stitching both horizontally and vertically.

A vintage evening dress by Quorum. The black vintage dress has a lace collar and skirt , with a black split over skirt. There is a row of lace at the hem.

Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V-neckline with an oversized pointed collar. The sleeves are a wide bell shape was a si...

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident. There is a missing gem at the back of dress on this used Sanne designer sample item. Please note that this item d...

This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabric for the skirt in a lilac shade...