Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage soft wool maxi dress with gray silk lining and crystal rhinestone embellishment. Sleeveless sleeves and long length. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closu...

Mini Max of California floral print, bohemian style bishop sleeve maxi dress, retailed at I Magnin. Soft peachy pink ground with pastel flower bouque...

Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...

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...

Chic 1960s Helen Rose black lightweight wool and silk 3/4 sleeves dress ensemble ! Features spaghetti straps. Zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. 3/4 sleeve top buttons up ...

Perfect for everything from cocktail parties to dinners, this wonderful 60’s Jean Patou “little black dress” has a “dirndl” feel. Constructed in black velvet, the dress features puff...

Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem. Decorative cloth covered buttons at each cuff. (Unkno...

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...

Chic 60s linen flower print sleeveless A-Line dress! Features a purple background, with pink, yellow and green flowers printed throughout. Tailored bodice...

A chic vintage cocktail dress in turquoise lace. The underdress has spagetti straps, a chiffon waist , lace skirt and a central back zip. The lace top has a scalloped back with poppe...

Classic and stunning black silk satin Norman Norell dress from the 1960s. Sleeveless with an oversized folded shawl collar. Fitted through the body with four round fabric covered but...

Chic 1960s REMBRANDT by OLE BORDON silk chiffon abstract print demi couture dress! Features a fine airy silk chiffon over a light pink silk. Semi sheer full bishop sleeves with gold ...

Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the middle front. Silk lining. SIZE 38/40 (Fr) M/L

Utterly chic vintage 1960s ST. ANDREWS black zephyr wool British Hong Kong beaded and sequined shift dress! Features 100% zephyr wool that has some stretc...

YVELINE FERMINE - Lilac taffeta dress overlaid with lace and decorated with bows. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Piece from the 1960s. Condition: Good condition Dimensions...

1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown

1960s Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress. Hand embellished on knit dress. Fully lined, metal back zipper.

Circa 1965-1970. France Rare model of Baby Doll Dress by André Courrèges Haute Couture model 23075 and dating from the late 1960s.  Short sleeveless dress, Trapeze shape, high waist ...

Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...

Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero jacket! Nearly completely hand sewn, this drop dead bea...

vintage Anne Fogarty metallic cocktail dress fit & flare silhouette dark silver lurex mock neck collar short sleeves free flowing pleated skirt falls to knee length dress is lined ba...

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

Spectacular two-piece dress and jacket set by Italian couture house Mingolini Gugenheim. Both pieces are meticulously hand beaded with tiny sparkli...

Rich burgundy velvet 1960s dress by Kiki Hart featuring an empire bustline trimmed with a band of black soutache and jet beads. A rolled turtleneck, na...

This luxurious and weighty 1950s black, brown and turquoise evening dress is from the famous Martha Boutique. Martha Phillips founded her high-end Park Avenue boutique in the 1930s a...

1950s Silk chiffon cocktail dress: 3 layer construction. Lining and structured bodice structure in cappuccino crepe, middle layer is soft wispy nude silk chiffon and outer layer is ...

The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace accents on the bodice. Short sleeves and hourglass silhouette. Rear metal zip closure...

Couture made in the 1950s, this truly stunning pale pink gown has retained all of the delicate intricacy of when it was first designed. With elaborate bead work, it is cut to a fitt...

One of my favorite Mollie Parnis pieces ever! Chic paisley print throughout in vibrant colors (This metallic silk fabric is magnificent!) Features a tie up the bodice, with tiny rhin...

Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" ! This beauty is not only extremely well made, but exudes class and fashion! ...

Navy blue and white printed sleeveless evening dress . Main fabric and lining fabric composition: 100% cotton. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Box-pleat on the middle f...

End of fifties-early sixties organza floral print dress attributed to Hubert de Givenchy. Train-cape in the back, matching bow belt and refined draped bustier. The dress fastens at t...

Circa 1938 - 1942. Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s. Straight cut, long sleeves with geometric tr...

1960s Anita Modes Chocolate Chiffon and Crepe Dress w Turkey Feather Trim: Fashioned for tall girls, lined décolletage with a full flourished bow at front waist. Flirty chocolate bro...

Chic 1960s GEOFFREY BEENE black and white silk polka dot long sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice wit mock buttons up the front, with an ascot like attached scarf. Hidden metal...

1930s very Dark Rust Silk Velvet Ruched Evening Gown. Sleeves have been draped into folds that almost extend to the elbow. The bodice has a deep v-neckline a...

This French couture dress was designed in the late 1960s and is tailored from a watercolour rainbow printed silk chiffon using a batik technique. The dress has a fitted top with tiny...

'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice t...

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of maple brown satin, embellished with silver lurex thread embroidery, in the form of a swirling running stitch, which is in turn embellished wit...

A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...

50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash. Grecian-esque gathered skirt adornment. Metal zip up the back.

Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-dropping changeante color and Elizabethan-style skirt elevate this gown to the realm of myth. Vintage halter neck...

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...

Exceptional vintage 60s MOLLIE PARNIS black Silk Chantilly lace cocktail dress, with a dip hem (train) in the back! Striking silhouette is extremely flattering on. A definite go-to l...

Chic early 1960s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an intricate tailored pleated bodice with a straight skirt. Hidden metal zipper down the...

Beautiful vintage 1950s Anne Fogarty pink cotton dress! Vibrant raspberry pink color, with a striking full skirt. In great condition. Approximately...

Classic elegance, this strapless black short evening dress is covered with black bugle and caviar beads in a flower and vine pattern. There are ...

1960 Bill Blass Documented Floral Print Silver Brocade Gown W/Rhinestone Belt. Wild botanical print border design is stunning! Beige silk taffeta lining, large balloon sleeves w/ broad cuffs. Rhinestone buckle belt with a full long maxi skirt...

Beautiful late 1960s light blue colorful iridescent metallic midi dress / gown! Features a pale blue rainbow colored lurex body, with semi sheer chiffon balloon sleeves. Fantastic fi...

Embrace the timeless elegance of vintage couture with this stunning Christian Dior flutter dress, a true embodiment of feminine grace and refined design. Crafted in luxurious fabric,...

A balance of masculine and feminine, this frothy party dress pairs tuxedo references like bib pleating and a wide cummerbund with an undeniably ladylike silhouette complete with a 25...

CARVEN - (Made in France) Silk and tulle dress with embroidery. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Piece from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...

Circa 1940 France A cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery in sablé using translucent glass beads and bell-shaped golden brass sequins, with a reminder at the crew-neck. Elegant fold of fabric work on the bust held in place by side darts. Skirt pleated...

An incredible dress from Pierre Cardin in off white silk with abstract navy shapes. The neckline, wrists and hem are highlighted with rows of top stitching on solid off white. An amazing cape panel drapes from the shoulders at the back of the dress. The dress and cape are fully silk lined and has a fine back hand stitched painted metal zipper. A rare couture...

Gorgeous late 1960s / early 1970s pale yellow vintage lace dress. Heavily beaded in ways which compliment and match the lace. Thousands of beads and...

Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US s...

1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

Gaining commercial success in the 1940s, Mollie Parnis was an early American designer who was greatly revered for her chic yet conservative looks as well as one of the earliest Ameri...