Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...

Chic 1960s PAT SANDLER light pink silk shift dress and jacket ensemble!!! Dress is sleeveless with a draped tailored bodice and forgiving fuller skirt. Full metal zipper up the back ...

This truly magnificent 1950's lilac nylon chiffon and satin dress with a matching satin shawl jacket, embellished with a pattern of trailing lilac flowers rendered in iridescent flor...

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs ra...

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...

Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...

Chic 1960s colorful olive print Pucci style 3/4 bell sleeve A-Line dress! Features a burgundy maroon background with olives printed throughout in yellow, green, pink, blue, teal and ...

Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar encrusted with rhinestones. Tailored bodice with a forg...

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

This simply breathtaking early 1960's evening gown, rendered in a gold rose pattern brocade, with lurex thread accents, set against a silk creamy gold faille, and embellished with cl...

Black knit cocktail dress with covered of round sequin.; Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Acetate lining. SIZE XS

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...

Ivory wild silk cocktail dress with beadwork and sequin. rayon lining. Handmade. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) L

Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice wit...

Chic EMMA DOMMB 1960s turquoise blue silk, rayon and velvet pearl encrusted dress ! Features a soft velvet above the bust. Silk / Rayon body with semi sheer mesh overlay. Tailored bo...

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral, this original 1930's geometric lace dress and matching mantle, accented by gunmetal silver lamé threads, is a rare set to behold. The...

This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt: A pristine, stunning, rare gown from the late 40s. This piece is bright and gleaming with no oxidization ...

Early Oscar de la Renta Beaded Sheath with bohemian vibes from the 1960's. Silk chiffon Art Nouveau print shot with gold lurex. Colorful bead work at neckline and wrists. Lined with ...

Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...

This 1960s British couture maxi dress is tailored from a sheer black chiffon smothered in black velvet polka dots with a fluffy, raised texture. It is sleeveless with an elegant wide...

Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full skirt with silk lining and boned bodice. Gorgeous construction. Rear metal zip and hoo...

Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...

Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone embellishment under the bust and bow. Acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L

White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M

Amazing, and so beautiful 1960s Gino Charles, for I Magnin taupe raw silk dress! Stunning coral beaded neckline, with functional horn buttons up the bodice. POCKETS at both sides of ...

Red bustier Ball gown. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned. Zip closure on the middle back. Bow on the middle back with one snap underneath. Stiff tulle petticoat...

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jacques Heim 1960's wedding dress. A breathtaking vintage ivory lace wedding dress by "Les Mariées de Jacques Heim," orig...

Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...

A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure enhancing fit with princess seaming...

Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...

Chic and rare 60s LILLY PULITZER colorful op-art print cotton velvet maxi dress! Features chevron prints in vibrant colors of blues, green and orange. Contrasting thin stripes in bla...

A true beauty to behold. This original 1950's duchess satin dress, rendered in a soft shade of sweet pink and accented by the most divine pleat wor...

Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...

This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your e...

Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...

Phenomenal vintage 50s BONWIT TELLER demi couture blue abstract flower print fit n' flare cotton dress! Features a fitted bodice, with two bands ...

As close to Shirley Eaton as you can get without going nude, this “Goldfinger” gown features oceans of gold sequins bright enough to land aircraft. Couture quality it is not, but mem...

Exceptional 1960s RODRIGUES for NEIMAN MARCUS silk chiffon A-line babydoll dress! Features vibrant colors of yellow, chartreuse green, purple, and orange. Flower prints mixed with ge...

Elegant Art Deco Pleated Crepe Halter Dress and Cape from the 1930's in fluid patterned oyster rayon. Essentially a halter gown trimmed in knife pleated edging on all borders with br...

Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...

Chic 1960s bubblegum pink Jackie O style silk dress! Flattering sheath shape with a bow at top left center neck. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...

Norman Norell was a celebrated mid-century American fashion designer known amongst fashion crowds as “the American Balenciaga”. Of impeccable provenance, this dress retailed in the ...

Sensational vintage 1960s BILL BLASS metallic silk A-Line dress or jacket! Features fabulous abstract prints in warm hues of gold, brown, silver, and bronze throughout. Soft brown mi...

Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints...

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

Classic 1940's ditsy floral grid printed cotton wrap dress by American icon, Bonnie Cashin. Teal blue and green print. Wrap closure, unlined. Light areas of fading throughout. Good v...

Chic 1960s watercolor floral dress! Beautiful vibrant colors of pink, purple, blue, green, and white, forming a wonderful floral watercolor pri...

Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...

Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

This stunning vintage late 1940s/early 1950s lace gown is defined by the most romantic off-the-shoulder draped swag, which can be worn a number of ways, or removed entirely— it can s...

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and...

Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with rose gold tone metal studs, is just the piece to add to your cocktail collection. ...

This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...

Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with a lace overlay. Great fit, with an amazing amount o...

White lace wedding dress with ruffles on the neckline and on the bottom. Organdi belt and bottom of the sleeve edge . No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon. S...