20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This antique wedding dress dates back to the mid or later part of the 1930s. Tailored from what appears to be a silk jacquard which slowly reveals intricately woven, painterly botan...

This pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...

It's all in the details ... and the details of this Christian LaCroix suit are to die for! The heavy brown wool jacket is a double breasted military style with a large black velvet ...

A pretty vintage gown in a floral fabric with matching scarf. The scarf has a back opening of diamante buttons and a zip. It has button cuffs and a deep frill at the hem. There is a ...

An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...

Long jersey printed evening dress with beadwork No fabric composition tag but the jersey is probably made of polyester. Zip closure on the left. Ruffle in the bottom. Hand printing...

Beautiful 90s BOB MACKIE gold and champagne sequined evening dress and matching shawl! Features leaf motifs with hundreds of hand-sewn iridescent sequi...

Gorgeous vintage 70s PHILLIPE JODUR for FERRALI schocking hot pink sleeveless crepe disco dress! Features a fitted draped Grecian style bodice. Flirty full skirt, with a detachable t...

1990s Mary McFadden Elegant Black pleated one shoulder Gown. Size 4 Measurement Bust 34”/ Waist 26”

Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...

Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a...

This stunning Chanel black sleeveless dress from the circa 1990s exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. Crafted from high-quality fabric, the dress features a sleek, fitte...

Classic Dolce Gabbana black stretch bodycon bustier dress with lace bra cups and lace inset down bodice and down the front center. Adjustable bra stra...

This Nicole Miller wedding gown from the 1990s embodies the glamour and drama of the decade, reimagining bridal elegance through the designer’s signature lens of sensual tailoring an...

Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture spring/summer 1997 collection; his last collection for the label. Galliano only designed for the fashion house for 2 years which ma...

Such a chic vintage Little Back Dress by legendary Bob Mackie. This dress was purchased at Martha (label attached) Palm Beach boutique. The Bob Mackie label was removed. The Imported...

Extremely elegant and rare 1960’s James Galanos strapless black wool gown. The silhouette is sleek and architectural, cut close to the body with precise tailoring that highlights Gal...

Verlaine Vintage is thrilled to present an exquisite 1970s open-back vintage dress by Loris Azzaro. Crafted from a luxuriously soft black silk and vis...

Chic 1970s SYLVIA ANN pink, ivory and green chiffon ruffled maxi dress / gown! Features rose bouquets in various sizes throughout. Flutter sleeves, with a flowy layer of chiffon drap...

In this stunning black dress, Thierry Mugler marries his signature sculptural precision with motion. The silhouette is razor-sharp, hugging the body with a surgeon’s precision, while...

Ritmo di Perla black dress featuring a sequin-strewn bodice over stretch fabric, delicate thin straps, and a flowing asymmetric hem with added lining. Remarks: Minimal imperfection ...

A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic...

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

Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip an...

Gorgeous 1980s BLAIR WOOLVERTON fit and flare dress! Features a beautiful flower print thorughout with purple ribbons that tie into a bow at each shou...

Black tear drop shaped paillettes on mesh swing dress circa 1960. Slightly inset shoulder, nude lining under black net. Perfect for any occasion that calls...

Thierry Mugler dramatic black velvet trim dress. Features a jagged cutout design with black flocked velvet around the bust, neckline, and cuffs. This d...

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Vintage Floral Lace and Leather Blue Mini Dress IT 38 Blue Gianni Versace leather mini dress with lace overlaying the leat...

A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...

Rare HALSTON IV 1970s black and white novelty fish print three piece jersey ensemble ! Top features an asymmetrical neckline on the front and back. Skirt is a flirty easy fit with an...

Some fading on the shoulder but otherwise in perfect shape. 1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

Beautiful RANDOLPH DUKE 1990s black silk jersey and mesh 3/4 sleeves evening gown ! Features nude mesh on the back with hundreds of hand-sewn rhinestones. Hidden zipper up the side. ...

Rare vintage 80s PATRICK KELLY novelty music print black and white strapless dress ! Features a black cotton fabric with printed white music notes througho...

1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!

Circa 1949 France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...

Step into the disco fever of the 1970s with this stunning Loris Azzaro jersey gown, a true Studio 54 showstopper. Rendered in rich cobalt blue, this glamorous piece features strategi...

Sexy brand new (with original I MAGNIN store tags attached) TADASHI SHOJI purple bodcon mini bandage dress! Figure hugging fit, with plenty of stretch. Hidden zipper up the back with...

Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lin...

Asymmetrical black and white bustier evening dress. No fabric tag but both fabric seems to be cotton ( the white one has a stripes tone on tone pattern) Black lining probably acetate...

Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...

This exquisite Chanel gown from the Spring 1998 runway embodies timeless elegance with its sophisticated silhouette. The flowing gray fabric is anchored by a dramatic black train tha...

Amazing and super rare vintage 1970s BILL BLASS gold metallic lurex and silk evening dress! Bright red abstract silk designs throughout, with the ones on the sleeve a semi sheer silk...

Chic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY original Bathsheba Collection—So rare to find! Navy blue velvet open-back flower print mid dress! Features puff sleeves that ad...

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Real Old Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Vintage A-Line Maxi Dress, trimmed Red & White Logo, Bleu Cotton, Rare ...

A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...

Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 Hourglass Fringe Dress FR38 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring / Summer 1997 Material: Viscose 100% / Polyester 100% Color: Black Size: FR38 Made in France From Thierry Mugler’s Spring Summer 1997 “Les Insectes” collection. The collection featured several looks with fringing details on the runway. This dress features a sculpted sweetheart neckline and a Mugler’s signature fitted waist, falling into an asymmetric skirt wrap overlay finished with long black fringe. The design combines structure and movement, creating that unmistakable Thierry Mugler hourglass silhouette. Marked size FR38 Shoulders: 42cm Bust: 45cm Waist: 32cm Hips: 47cm Length (centre back): 88cm This Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 dress...

This wonderfully Rare signature vintage Yves Saint Laurent's '60's Red and Black smock dress with extended high neckline tie can be worn as a dress or with leggings as a tunic...

This spectacular black satin and velvet maxi gown walked the runway as part of Thierry Mugler’s iconic Spring 1992 collection (Look 18/84). It has been exhibited as part of the Alaïa...

Vintage Gianni Versace Couture label color block shift dress in purple, yellow and brown. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 40 Color: Purple/ Yellow/ Bro...

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Long ivory silk satin dress embroidered with rhinestones, pearls, and sequins. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 38FR. 1986 Spring-Summer Haut...

Classic vintage 90s DOLCE & GABBANA black and ivory white virgin wool shift dress! Features a super soft virgin wool with a silk lining. Fitted bodice with a forgiving flattering ski...

Yves Saint Laurent circa 1995 long black crepe dress, sleeveless, with a full, bell-shaped silhouette cinched by draping at the waist and back, a round split neckline, two bra straps...

Corail silk chiffon evening dress with cape and beadwork . Givenchy Reproduction made by Adrienne. Zip and split on the left side ( split lengh...

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...

A fabulous vintage find! Escada used to design a small collection of “couture” dresses each season under the "Escada Coututre" label. A few pieces of the most high end, (much more e...

This 1960’s Victoria Royal halter dress with coordinating jacket gives off a wonderful Palm Beach vibe. Both pieces are created in a ivory white dupioni silk. The dress is expertly...

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...

Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a Mexican designer who was famed for her textile works, and her ability to transform ...

Wedding dress in Irish crochet on the top of a silk dress. The silk dress has ruffles on the edge and it's longer than the crochet one. Asymmetrical opening. Waist band and boned S...