1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

From Loris Azzaro’s glamorous 1970s era, this long evening gown in black silk chiffon is a stunning example of his mastery of sensual elegance. The halter-style bodice, crafted from ...

This striking 1970s maxi dress was designed by French couturier Paul-Louis Orrier. The designer’s cutting edge designs rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s when he dressed E...

A very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed by Mr Garavani a few years after founding his Valentino Boutique line. Tailored fro...

Fine and rare Jean Varon spider cobweb dress which can be dated to the designer's 1973 collection. We have featured a very famous dress with the same cobweb design from the Septembe...

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...

A luminous example of 1970s French couture design, this custom gown is richly hand-adorned with silver sequins that capture and reflect the light beautifully. The dress features a re...

Vintage black sequin maxi dress by Evelyn Byrnes. Sheer sleeves with zip up cuffs. Details: Partially Lined Hand Sewn Black Sequins Sheer Sle...

This long gown by Loris Azzaro, dating from the 1970s, captures the designer’s fascination with Grecian-inspired sensuality and fluid construction. Crafted in France from azure blue ...

The lip dress from Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 "Libération" collection is highly revered and documented. The collection was inspired by 1940s wartime fashion, the women of occupied Par...

New with tags 70s does 20s JOY STEVENS black sequined flapper style fringed dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout. Fringe hem makes this dress perfect for d...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...

Beautiful early 70s ADELE SIMPSON blue and silver metallic silk lurex sleeveless maxi dress ! Features peacock feathers / fan prints throughout. Hidden metal zipper down the back wit...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal crinkle silk Taroni prints are used for this outfit. Easy separates include a olive tank with antique guipure trim along the sides and other edges. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in the burgundy crinkle silk with a trapuntoed hem in olive. A light jacket in dove grey blue, olive and burgundy completes the ensemble. Featherweight packable silks. Included is an amazing Alex and Lee...

Above all Estevez has designed a perfect jewelry dress with this chic black cotton pique dress with a faux vest. A great necklace or a brooch would look s...

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...

A fabulous black jersey full length dress gown from legendary British designer Jean Muir. This dress has lots of detail- cut outs at the shoulders, upper and mid back with shoulder d...

From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk. He is famous for among other things creating Mari...

Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...

Pauline Trigere Black Point d'esprit Gown - size 10 - Circa 70's This beautiful gown has layers of tulle and lace, and is pure elegance. It is in excellent vintage condition. Measur...

Stunning vintage nude jersey knit maxi dress with an empire waist and silver sequins. Details: Fully Lined Matching Belt Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Ma...

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr creation is fabulous. This gorgeous green ...

1976 Valentino Beije Cream Dress Totally made in italy in size US 10

Beautiful 1970s raw silk + chiffon dress! Vibrant fuchsia color, with purple gray chiffon angel sleeves. Flattering empire waist on this maxi dress. Elastic at waist, and at sleeve c...

Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.

Stunning 1970s vintage LILLIE RUBIN green, purple and orange silk metallic gown! Features soft genuine mink fur sleeve cuffs. Fitted bodice with a full forgiving skirt. Abstract prin...

Beautiful 1970s EMILIO PUCCI silk jersey dress ! Features vibrant colors of hot pink, light pink, grey, black and white throughout. Signature kaleidoscope print. V-neck bodice with a flowy skirt...

Sensational vintage 1970s DYNASTY for I MAGNIN Chinese inspired colorful cotton maxi dress! Features prints in blues, greens, terra cotta, orange and burnt orange. Fitted bodice, wit...

Elegant vintage designer Moroccan kaftan, purple violet color velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads design all-over. This is an Ottoman style weddin...

1970s Bill Blass Purple long Sleeve V Neck Jersey Gown with Long Sleeve Mink Cuff. V neck and Belt Bust 36”-38” Waist 30” Hip : 40” / length 58”

70s Yves saint Laurent hot pink silk pleated top and maxi skirt. - elastic waist - exposed back

Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...

Known for creating beautiful eveningwear, Greek designer George Stavropoulos launched his own label in 1960. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, his clothes were crafted by hand t...

Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf sleeves and gold braid forming round epaulettes. Slim tubular cut with dramatic sleeves...

Chic 1970s LORIS AZZARO crimson red silk jersey Grecian Inspired spaghetti strap dress! Features flattering and forgiving draped bodice with ties at the bodice and waist to adjust fo...

A fabulous black wool jersey maxi dress and wrap from Givenchy. It has long sleeves, a crew neckline and comes with a narrow tie belt and matching wrap...

Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...

Outspoken, unapologetic, and always fabulous, Zandra Rhodes is an icon of the bohemian bricolage aesthetic. By designing her own prints, Rhodes has been able to create looks that are...

Emilio Pucci 1970s silk dress featuring a squared neckline & double snap cuffs. Composition: 100% silk Estimated size 36fr/ US4/ UK8 Made in Italy. I...

Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...

Stunning, Ossie Clark black chiffon evening dress dating to 1972. Designed with an empire waist, flowing tiered skirt, sheer blouson sleeves finished with elastic shiring at the wris...

Rare 1972 Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Moss-Crepe "Cuddly" dress A rare and striking 1970s Ossie Clark “Cuddly” dress from the iconic Quorum line. Made from Ossie Clark’s signature ...

70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS

A gorgeous rich black silk wrap dress by Halston. It has a wrap front, draped neckline buttoning at the shoulder and long dolman sleeves with pointed b...

Chic vintage mid 1970s OSCAR DE LA RENTA black silk crepe chiffon boho midi dress! Peasant style, with a flattering forgiving top. Semi sheer 3/4 bishop sleeves feature an elastic cu...

A true museum-worthy treasure, this 1970 Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a rare and dramatic example of the designer’s early couture legacy. This archival masterpiece was featured ...

Rare 1970s André Courrèges turquoise maxi dress complete with low back and bow strap detail. Courreges was already a fashion design superstar when his haute couture version of this...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s jersey knit maxi dress with prong-set rhinestones and long sleeves. Scoop neck and long length. Details: Unlined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size...

Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and feat...

Circa 1970 France Prototype or parade dress attributed to Madame Grès and dating from the 1970s. Bolduc of white cotton sewn indicating No. 144 to Christine Vicky. Beige wool knit j...

Vintage Mignon One Piece Hot Pant with matching wrap maxi skirt. Large Black Floral Motif on a white background. Crochet Top Illusion lined at the shoulders, white backed from the Bu...

A fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an yellow fine silk jersey. It has a square neckline and lon...

Cocktail dress with silver beads and sequins on a silk grey base. No fabric composition tag for lining but probably acetate or rayon. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middl...

A beautiful vibrant pink silk mini dress from Holly Harp. It has a crew neckline with a back keyhole and a self covered button above it. The dress is cut straight from the shoulder...

Elegant Moroccan white caftan with gold lame metallic floral brocade, This is an exceptional example of Moroccan fashion design dating to the 1970s, Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit. It is trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The neckline does up with ball shaped buttons and loops. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around neckline, shoulders and cuffs. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern Moorish gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It is a slip on, the button does not open. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes, please rely on the following measurements for fit: Shoulders 17” across Sleeves 24” Bust 24” flat Waist 25” flat Hips 27” flat Length 56”, measured flat Condition: It is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors, this caftan looks like it saw little use and was well stored over the years. This is a beautiful example of 1970s Moroccan fashion design, only now becoming more appreciated and sure to increase in value! Women's long flare bell sleeves Islamic dress...

An amazingly detailed elegant red silk beaded wrap dress from Halston. The floor length gown is covered in red glass tubular beads in an intricate abstract shapes pattern with red ne...

1970s dark blue & silver metallic knit, long, draped cage cuff, sleeves maxi dress. Ribbed turtle neck with a fitted bodice and an open work V design at the front. Wide ribbed waist...

Sapphire blue silk satin is perfect for this sleek evening dress designed by James Galanos in the 1970's. The round neckline and cut in armholes create a clean modern look, accented ...

This dress is so pristine it looks like it was made yesterday, and it is in perfect condition. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, a knee length skirt and a center back zippe...

Fantastic rare late 1970s BOB MACKIE black silk strapless cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back bodice...