Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Avant Garde 1980s JILL RICHARDS black and nude French lace and silk chiffon long sleeve cocktail dress ! Features a nude underlay on the bodice, with black French lace over...

Chic 1970s heather gray and rhinestones long sleeve sweater dress! Soft warm fabric that could possibly be cashmere. Fitted bodice, with a neckline trimmed in rhinestones, and a full...

Tag Marked as Size 10 Decade: 1980s Material: Silk Vintage condition: Good Measurements Overall length: 42 in. Garment width: in. US: S

Super rare, "Tarzan and Jane" leopard print dress, Amazing attention to detail. Can be worn with straps, or strapless. In great condition. Made in Italy. Marked size small, but can f...

COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Sleeveless Belted Midi Fit n Flare Tea Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Hyperbole Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Fit n flare dress...

Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice. Flattering gathers at waist, with a black and white silk strip, adorned with a b...

Brown and gold lurex jersey knit evening dress. No fabric tag composition but lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip in the middle back. SIZE L

Black bustier evening dress with blue sunray chiffon draped . Boned bustier inside with underwired bra and hook&eye on the side. Split on the right side = 37 cm Zip on the left side...

Circa 1985 France Black and wine lace cocktail dress embroidered with sequins by Louis Féraud Haute couture dating from the 1980s.  Short, form-fitting sheath dress with long sleeves...

Does not come with belt but has belt loops. Please see our accessories section to see several Gold Versace Belts which would work with this dress. Originally modeled in the famous Ms...

Fantastic vintage 70s EMILIO PUCCI black, pink, purple fuchsia and white silk jersey maxi dress! Features the signature kaleidoscope print throughout the skirt, on each sleeve cuff, ...

A chic vintage dress by Mimminia of Italy. The dress has a black velvet bodice with spaghetti straps, and a side zip. It has a drop waist , and a...

Presenting a stunning beaded wool skirt and bustier top set designed by Dolce & Gabbana for their Spring/Summer 1999 collection. Intricate monochromatic beadwork creates a playful paisley pattern that concentrates on the hem. The built-in bra gives the a-line top a bustier effect that is classically Dolce and Gabbana. The matching ruched pants...

Jacques Fath - Silk taffeta maxi dress with midnight blue velvet and gold metal buttons with rhinestones. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 36FR. Additional information: Dimen...

▪ Gianni Versace navy blue open-knit dress and cardigan 2 piece set ▪ Sleeveless bodycon maxi dress with lining ▪ Long-sleeve full-length cardigan ▪ Gold Medusa buttons ▪ Can be wo...

Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple brands such as Anne Klein and Anna Miller...

Stylish vintage 70s red, white and blue patchwork cotton and eyelet lace long sleeve maxi dress! Features a solid white eyelet lace in shapes of flowers. Buttons up the front and at ...

Rodarte 2011 Runway Red Crepe V neck top and Sequin Wrap skirt. Size 6 Bust fit to 38” Skirt Waist : 30”

A power gown that goes "all in" on 1980s details, from wide shoulder pads to a trumpet skirt to a drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you st...

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...

Black wool cocktail dress with pleated side and passementerie. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably acetate. Invisible zip closure on the middle back and on the cuff...

A wonderful vintage work to dinner dress. The top part is in a sheer silk chiffon decorated with pearls and lace. It has a mandarin collar and pleats on t...

Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress with Sheer Sleeves, White Collar and Cuffs. Fall/Winter 1995 Size 36FR Vintage dress size runs small. Fits more like a size 34FR

Drape and ruffled navy bustier cocktail dress with white polkas dots.Boned. Zip in the middle back. Boned. Size 46 on tag but fit S ( check on measurements)

Amazing 1970s novelty print larger size cotton halter maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, blue, turquoise, yellow and orange throughout. Hidden zipper up the back. Ties at top back neck. Oriental themes with prints of elephants...

Etherial Emmanuelle Ungaro silk chiffon gown from the 1990s. Sea foam blue with an all over large floral and leaf print. V neckline with very thin straps that cross at the upper back...

1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Nude Silk & Lurex Organza Fully Beaded Modernist A-Line Cocktail Dress

Chic vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black and white houndstooth and butterfly print iridescent long sleeve belted dress! I have never seen a fabric quite like this-it is beautif...

Amazing vintage 70s navy blue + gold anchor patch long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Perfect navy blue color matches anything, and is great all year. Gold anchor patch above left breast....

90s Givenchy Red Silk organza ruffle one shoulder dress. Perfect cocktail dress. Dress has double zipper ( inside) Measurement: Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 26.5 inches/ Hip: 34 inches/ ...

Ella Singh for Escada Limited Edition dress Ella Singh was famous in Germany in the late 1980s early 1990s as designer for luxury label Escada. ...

Presenting a fabulous black Thierry Mugler mini dress, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this sleeveless mini dress features a sweetheart neckline a...

BREATHTAKING DOLCE GABBANA ANIMAL PRINT CORSET DRESS COLLECTOR'S PIECE SEEN ON BEYONCE AND SATC'S SAMANTHA DETAILS: A DOLCE GABBANA classic signature piece that ...

▪ Christian Dior winter dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Red wool crepe ▪ Ribbed wool trim ▪ Mink fur collar with knot detail ▪ Large wood buttons at ...

Chic 1980s DIANE FREIS purple flower and jewel printed long sleeve midi dress ! Features a beautiful purple background color with flowers ( maybe hibiscus ) in pink, with jewel print...

Playful and chic! This dress will make you feel like a celebrity. A 1984 Bill Blass for Amen Wardy gown, It brings the drama with its striking colors and its statement shoulder. S...

Vintage Alexander McQueen denim corset dress. One of his earliest collections when Alexander McQueen himself was the designer and had a denim l...

COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Blood Red Corduroy Sleeveless A-Line Jumper Dress Circa: 1970s Label(s): Courreges Hyperbole Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Jumper dress Color(s): Red ...

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Sexy Fitted Dress Size XS All Eyes on Alaïa For the last half-century, the world’s most fashionable and adventuresome women have turned to Azzedine ...

Circa 1990 France Long evening dress in black strech silk jersey from the 90s. Skin-tight cut at the level of the bustier flaring from the waist leaving a fluid and loose skirt. Gath...

1970's color blocked silk jacquard gown with a matching red scarf. The camisole style neckline is cream and has thin straps. The waist is accented with a black band and a black over ...

Avant Garde 1980s ARMEN WARDY yellow, black, marigold and white strapless silk mini dress! Features abstract flower prints throughout. Heavy att...

Wrap bustier cocktail dress in brown sequin. Boned bustier inside the top part of the dress. Zip and hook&eye on the top middle back. The wrap part is attach in the middle back with...

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

Sexy vintage early 1990s KRIZIA hunter green silk sequined semi sheer mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn deep green sequins on double layered...

Gorgeous vintage navy blue metallic Bernard Perris dress. Wonderful diamond quilting on bodice, with a dramatic, full accordion pleated tiered skirt. Chic silk covered buttons up the...

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons. Stiff tulle petticoat Underwire bra inside the ...

Superb and rare, early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress. This dress is late 1970s or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The patt...

Sexy Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress in black with iconic Leonard pattern placements. Floral hydrangea bands and motifs are used throughout for a ...

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Winter 1997 ‘Fight Racism’ dress. Features short sleeves, crew neckline and maxi length. In excellent vintage condition. As seen on Kylie Jenner and S...

Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the finest of Irish linens that is super soft and flattering. Beautiful shade of blue looks great on any skin tone. Fully lined. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easily be dressed up or down, belted or alone. In great unworn condition. Made in USA Marked Size US 16...

Super chic vintage Guy Laroche cotton halter dress! Vibrant blue color, with thin faint white stripes (in chevron print). Ruching on bodice adds just the right amount of detail! Full...

This Oscar de la Renta dress from the 1990s features a sophisticated design with alternating black velvet and matte fabric panels. The dress has a long-sleeved, fitted silhouette wit...

Vintage Zandra Rhodes From the spring/summer 1976 Orange Silk chiffon caftan with blue silk cord and some sequins and beads. caftan comes with matte jersey slip. The slip fit size 2/...

Alexander McQueen's wonderful elegant yet sexy charcoal and gray body-hugging bold abstract high-neck deep zipper front can be worn from day into the evening hours. During the ...

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mini dress! Features a gold, silver, and black metallic snakeskin bodice. Flattering signature ruching throughout the boned bodic...

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Satin and Soutache Dance Dress of black silk satin, ribbon lace with nude silk organza lace trimmed petticoat. Luxurious ribbon soutache embroidery...

Vintage Lanvin Black and Silver/Metallic Stripe Silk Gown. Circa 80's. This gown is in excellent pre-owned condition.

Such a beautiful early 1970s pink / rose colored hand crochet boho dress! Features a tie waist, so can fit an awesome array of sizes! Soft cotton and rayon crochet blend. Bell sleeves look fantastic on. Flower crochet...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...