Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and f...

A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity....

Beautiful 1960s gold, brown metallic and taupe silk brocade demi couture shift dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a slight A-Line skirt. Ten fabric covered mock buttons up the bod...

Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...

Iconic Alfred Shaheen 1950s cocktail dress in beautiful vibrant blue silk. Hourglass silhouette and matching covered buttons. Rare early label. Details: Fully Lined Side Metal...

A stunning sculptural black silk dress from Werle, Beverly Hills. It has a one shoulder fitted bodice with an inner boned corset. The skirt consists of 1 tier wrapping horizontally around the straight skirt 3 times. It closes with a fine side painted metal zipper, is fully lined in black silk and has a matching tie belt. Fits size Extra Small...

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

Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...

Vintage 1960s Sylvia Nechis Yellow Silk Chiffon sleeveless V neck Soutache gown with cropped Jacket ensemble. White cord soutache and silver tiny s...

Chic vintage 1960s SEATON ENTERPRISES LTD. Couture canary yellow beaded and rhinestone A-Line dress! Textured yellow cotton rayon blend, with th...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...

This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material. The dress is handmade with a wrap style, making the sizing flexible, and i...

Chic 1960s HOLT RENFREW demi couture silk lurex blend A-Line dress! Features vibrant watercolor prints throughout. Tailored fitted bodice, with a slightly flared skirt. Pre-tied bow ...

French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...

Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...

This show stopping original 1960's evening gown, rendered in a silver striped lurex fabric, which is in turn embellished with pink trailing soutache embroidery, claw set rhinestones and pink beadwork, and contrasted with a ballerina pink faille...

This stunning 1960s vintage cocktail dress embodies timeless elegance with its flowing silhouette and full pleated skirt that swirls beautifully. Designed to fall just below the knee...

1930s gold and floral lame dress with contemporary custom-made capelet. Of an ankle skimming length, this piece is crafted from the most incredible fabric; a glittering golden lamé ...

1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress

1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress

This 1950s haute couture dress reminds me of Pierre Balmain designs from the early 1950s although it is unlabelled, the quality and construction is the very best. Beautifully crafted...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are three layers to the skirt; an acetate underskirt, over-laid with a plain net skirt and finally the top layer. This has 11 ruffle trims added in rows which give the dress a very full and sweeping profile. The boned bodice is also in the same coloured ruched fabric, imitating taffeta silk with net trim to the sweetheart neckline. The dress has a very pleasing detachable layered net halter neck that widens over the shoulders to give a little cape like effect. Fastening to the rear with the original concealed centre back zip and hook and eye closure. A long bow...

Beautiful early 60s vintage S. HOWARD HIRSH chocolate brown and black silk chiffon vending dress! Features a black paneled bodice, with a brown full lengt...

Awesome 1960s cotton shift dress! Vibrant yellow, with green and pink paisley print throughout. Wonderful 'shift' shape, that flatters every shape and size! Fully lined in lightweigh...

Circa 1965-1969 Magnificent evening gown and cape in yellow Guipure lace, model named Alizée by Jacques Heim Haute Couture. High-waisted sheath dress with large plunging neckline and back zip fastening. Whalebone bustier lined with white tulle and highlighted at the front by a braided bow and embroidered iridescent and translucent faceted beads. Plunging cape in the back, with kimono sleeves and trimmed with pale yellow ostrich feathers. Matching yellow organza lining for the cape and underskirt. Note the high quality of the lace with its baroque motifs, made in France in the Calais or Caudry style. Label indicating Jacques Heim Paris...

Channeling the timeless glamour, this late 50's - early 60's Maggy Rouff haute couture cocktail dress is infinitely flattering from every angle. Cut from black silk and tulle in a fi...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

Elegant 1930s Silk lamé floral print in brown, mauve, blue, yellow and green. Dress has cap sleeves with V shape exposure. Dress has snap on button on the side. Perfect for downto...

A great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the bodice back. It has a straight skirt with a back vent and an attached belt. The dre...

Lovely Art Deco Lace Evening Ensemble of cotton lace. Sleek gown with capelet bolero of 3 tier ruffled sleeves which snaps across the front. Typical Deco...

Amazing 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN burnt orange and gold metallic silk brocade full length maxi dress and long sleeve tunic top ! Dress features a solid orange silk bodice, with a paisley pr...

Opulent mint green satin brocade opera coat ensemble ca 1960s The sweeping pale green brocade evening coat is designed with luxurious satin brocade ...

A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep boat neckline, a pretty tired skirt with 5 tiers, and...

This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver glass beads, in an undulating and abstract pattern, is the perfect statement piec...

A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps and an incredible ruched skirt...

Black velvet and red crêpe evening dress with sequin embellishment . Belt in velvet with button and buttonhole + belt-loop. Split on the middle front. SIZE 36 (Fr) S

Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...

A chic charcoal grey gown with a hint of mauve, in a rich and rustling silk from Sybil Connolly, the Irish Couturier, is simple and elegant at the same time,...

Circa 1930/1935 France Summer dress in black muslin printed chiffon with large yellow and white polka dots from the 1930s. Straight and fluid dress with i...

Vinchi Demi Couture black silk hand rolled petal evening dress from the 1960s, Hong Kong. Hong Kong has always been a mecca of hand tailoring. Known in the 50's & 60's for beaded ext...

Eye catching for its liquid draping, open back and dramatic train, this gown is an unmistakable reminder of Hollywood’s Golden Age, when decency laws left designers scrambling for wa...

Chic mid 1960s PAT SANDLER red, white (ivory) and blue trompe l'oeil long Sleeve A-Line dress! Features a high necked ivory crepe bodice with a mock vest sewn into the dress to look ...

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...

This sensational 1960s structured silk gown in deep coral pink is by celebrated ready to wear designer Frank Usher. This elegant piece features a show-stopping full length train at t...

Chic late 1960s lotus orchid novelty flower print short puff sleeve vintage A-Line dress! Features a dark purple background with bubblegum pink, orange, yellow, and lavender purple l...

Timeless 1960s occasion wear dress by high quality vintage British brand - Roter. This is their ready to wear label although its as good as their couture garments and the quality is exceptional. This is made from a silk/linen/manmade blend which has the appearance of raw silk. The bodice is a crisscross design with a beautifully constructed wide empire waistband that has a painted wooden oval belt...

White beaded and sequin cocktail dress on wool jersey base. No fabric composition for the lining but probably acetate or rayon. Zip closure in the middle back and one hook&eye on th...

Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...

Beautiful vintage 60s demi couture turquoise blue silk chiffon paillette sequin encrusted dress ! Features a tailored bodice encrusted with hundreds ...

This gown and wrap are composed of an off white, cream hued silk. Features a gathered bodice with pleated full skirt. There is interior boning and zipper closures. The wrap has a gat...

Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium ...

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

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery...

Chic 1960s TRICOSA light, medium, dark purple and gold metallic lurex jersey A-Line dress! Features abstract and flower prints throughout. Detachable matching belt. Hidden metal zipp...

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress featu...

Art Deco Silver and Blue Lame Wrap Gown, originally destined for the boudoir, but, works wonderfully as an evening coat. Made from silky metallic French lame...

UNKNOWN - (Made in Italy) Black velvet dress embroidered with psychedelic patterns and pearls. Design from the 1960s. It fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions...

Bombshell HENRY ROSENFELD 1960s little black dress! Not just your average lbd: Features black metallic threading throughout that adds just the right amount of excitement! Fully lined...