Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...

This sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt. The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style...

Beautiful 1960s MARDI GRAS gold lame silk colorful shift dress and jacket ensemble! Features a gold silk lame, with colorful silk tile prints in purple, blu...

A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a ...

1960's haute couture Jacques Griffe spaghetti strap mini dress and matching short sleeve bolero with a hook and eye closure. Beautiful hand beaded sequins. Purple silk lining. Very s...

Stunning mid/late 1950s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold emb...

Charming iridescent tinsel velvet cocktail dress from the 1960's. Straps sit wide on shoulders with tiny pinched waist and full pleated skirt. B...

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interestin...

Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...

The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...

This sparkling 1960's silver lurex and white organza brocade dress in a paisley pattern, is the perfect little number to add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe. The deep V shaped...

Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...

Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress: Watered silk taffeta cocktail dress with an extravagant oversized bow at back shoulder blade. Fully li...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Chic 1960s MR. BLACKWELL khaki and orange Irish linen and chiffon shift / sheath dress! Features a tailored bodice with embroidered orange, brown and white flowers throughout. Orange...

Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...

This truly eye-catching 1960's silk evening dress by Nina Ricci, rendered in a striped black and brown silk velvet pattern with brown silk chiffon striped accents is the perfect piec...

A mid-1960s Pierre Cardin haute couture brown chiffon halter dress with neck bow and Ostrich feather trim. Constructed from chocolate brown bias-cut silk chiffon, this cocktail dress...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Abstract Stripe Op Art Signature Print V-Neck Sheath Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Neiman Marcus Trophy Room Designer...

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow-tone ziberline evening set. Bustier dress top with a high-waist effect, overlaid with a loose-fitting blouse embroidered with translucent pearls....

Beautiful demi couture early 1960s gold silk damask two piece evening gown and jacket ensemble ! A beautiful light gold Iridescent silk damask fabric. Cropped jacket features two bow...

Amazing vintage 1950s Demi Couture French Lace dress and caplet! Wonderful beige/nude/brown color lace, with matching caplet. Impeccable construction...

Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unline...

A chic red velvet vintage dress by Frank Usher. The dress has a wrap over front and central back zip. Measurements; Size 38, Bust 36'' ,length 38''

Amazing vintage Moroccan handmade caftan in caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's. The honey gold velvet Moorish kaftan maxi dress is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...

Beautiful late 60s LEVANTIS Nikis 3 - Athens black and red linen maxi dress ! Fitted bodice has a full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Bishop sleeves features hid...

This vibrant 1960s yellow lined Mod-style mini dress is by popular US designer Geoffrey Beene celebrated for his craftsmanship, attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs. This...

Beautiful early 1960s CAVANAGH'S black silk shantung rhinestone and beaded black gown / dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn black seed beads and rhinestones around the neck and u...

This a lovely elegant vintage gown from famed fashion designer Helen Rose most recognised for her Costume Design work with with Grace Kelly in her...

Circa 1965. France Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and garnet-colored from the famous Maison Lanvin directed by Jules François Grahay sin...

Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made from fine woven medium weight rayon crepe in iv...

Chic 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN navy blue and red linen and silk blend nautical shift dress! A dead ringer for Norman Norell, Pierre Cardin, or Louis Feraud. Features a regal Roman like sc...

CHANEL - Black lace dress with mid-length sleeves, a fitted waist and a flared skirt. Black silk slipdress edged with lace. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 1956 Fall-Winter H...

Exceptional vintage 60s SYDNEY NORTH beige crepe jersey wiggle dress! Features hand sewn oversized pearls, sequins and beads at the front bust, acting as a chic collar. Flattering bo...

Amazing late 1960s DYNASTY soft velvet maxi dress! Vibrant colors of orange and pink, with a chocolate brown backdrop. Mod flower prints throughout. Extremely well made, with quite a...

Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress. Fabric composition: acetate. Zip closure on the middle back.

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...

Jacket and evening dress in flowers printed crêpe. Piping in the same fabric on all the edge of the jacket and on the bottom of the dress. Gather sleeve head and piping. Hook & eye c...

Chic 1960s black and white cotton velvet A-line shift dress! Features soft cotton velvet panels, with flared white lace sleeve cuffs, and white lace above the bust. Flattering and fo...

Evening dress in black crêpe satin and gold lurex flowers brocard top. Buttons in the middle back. SIZE XL

A luminous 1930s evening gown by Viola Gowns rendered in a soft, warm peach tone. This floor-length dress is an exquisite example of early American couture, crafted from whisper-weig...

Vintage 1930s dress - Black net evening dress with silk appliqué ruffles - Lined above waist V shaped back - Netted detailing form the waist dow...

Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...

Antonio Castillo was one of the most prominent couturiers to come out of Paris in the 1940s and joined the house of Lanvin in 1950. This is a stunning black fine wool dress with cou...

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...

Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the center front, collar, and back neck. Low cut back fe...

Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...

A pretty soft gold colour vintage brocade cocktail dress. The dress has a scallop edge opening with button fastenings. It has elbow length sleav...

1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice is heavily beaded with a banded neckline. Double lay...

This magnificent 1950's Chantilly lace and silk dress, in a palette of cream lace and apricot silk lining, accented by claw set silver rhinestones, this Howard Greer dress is a rare ...

1960s Pink & Aubergine Textured Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent: A very sophisticated and unusual color palette was utilized for this 60s stunner in textured...

Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear...

Amazing and rare 1960s EMILIO PUCCI short sleeve velvet A-Line dress! Features the signature kaleidoscope print, with the Pucci signature sporadically throughout. Pucci velvet pieces...

A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is framed by thin rayon shoulder straps, which are concealed by a stylised tulle shoulder wrap, which is sewn in along the front of the right hand shoulder strap, contouring the shoulder line and nape, to join the front of the left hand side shoulder strap with concealed press stud fastenings. The sweetheart neckline is accented by a curved border of corsage flowers along the right hand side, trailing diagonally along the bodice to join the side seam beneath the left hand side of the bust-line. The fitted and bone bodice boasts a rayon lining, upon which a layer of soft coral tulle pleats in a cross over design, finishing in a flutter of pleated tulle along the left hand side seam. The cinched in waistline, sets off the elegant line of the skirt, which boast gathered pleats from along the waist seam that drape along the ballerina length...

1960 Joui Schiesser Haute Couture Red Silk Gazar Gown w Feathered Bell Sleeves. A-line silhouette with rounded neckline and luxurious feather applique sleeves. Sleeves are an organza...

Circa 1935/1940. France Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s. Loose dress with round collar and matching mechanical lace charms. The headcarf shaw...

Circa 1940/1950. France A nice summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers,...

Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of P...

Vintage Lillie Rubin ribbed knit dress. A gorgeous fiery shade of orange. Metallic gold lurex thread throughout. Vneck collar long sleeves. Gold piping along neckline &am...