Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A stunning 1960s couture made pleated silk chiffon ballerina style cocktail dress by Sarmi of New York. This utterly magical dress is set off beautifully with an empire line bust in ...

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhouette draws in neatly at the...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...

This beautifully made 1930s black lace maxi dress is one of the best we have had for some time. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare ex...

Chic Avant Garde MOE NATHAN New York purple striped silk long sleeve dress ! Origami collar features snap details. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.

With its cascading ruffle back skirt, puffed sleeves and sweetheart neckline, this gown is like a page out of Walter Plunkett’s designs for “Gone with ...

Chic early 60s blue, gray and black leopard / cheetah animal print sleeveles silk sheath dress ! Features two shades of blue, grey and white throughout. Tailored bodice with a straig...

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion and rhinestone trim with gilt hoops. Opens down front with hooks and snaps with built in tulle crinoline. Retailed by L.A. Schulman, White Plains...

Quantity: Three (3) Size 8 Measurements: Bust: 36" Waist: 30" Hip: 40" Length: 58"

Wool-crêpe sleeveless cocktail dress with rhinestone. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. Her award...

Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...

White Lace-Detail Slip Dress, 1930s. Lace overlay to bust, natural waist seam, and full length skirt.

This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all-over with swirling vines and an assortment of ...

Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...

An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown captures the ethereal elegance and fluid silhouette of the Art Deco era. Designed wit...

1960s Helen Rose Emerald Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress. Emerald silk Velvet and pale blue floral lace. Design. Empire style sleeves with sash include...

▪ Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga ▪ Fall-Winter 1960 ▪ Constructed from black silk crêpe ▪ Strap...

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

The prettiest, yet sexiest 50s NEUSTETERS Demi Couture French silk lace peplum wiggle dress! The most fantastic fitting dress, with both flattering construction and materials. Featur...

Tina Leser used a colorful cotton border print from the South of France for this charming two piece dress and shawl. The boned camisole style top is cut entirely from the border prin...

Stunning vintage 2-piece silk chiffon and scalloped beaded lace cocktail dress ensemble. The shell top is worn over the dress and can also be worn on its own. Full layered silk chiff...

A stunning vintage evening gown by British firm Marshall and Snelgrove. The dress is in a royal blue satin and with a silk v insert at the front...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flat...

Chic 1960s pale yellow embroidered linen sheath dress ! Features intricate embroidery of flowers and daisies throughout the front and back hem. Fu...

Elegant Rudi Gernreich Gold Lurex Knit Lame Ruffle Trimmed Gown from Fall 1968. Lurex Ruff and frilled cuffs. Unlabeled, made for Harmon Knitwear. Small size. Back zip entry. Bodice ...

Charming Mod Button Decorated Maxi from the 1960's of cotton quilted matelasse with applied plastic buttons throughout. Wide set straps with empire waist, and full gathered skirt to ...

1960s James Galanos Daisy Print Empire Maxi Gown w Coordinating Chiffon Duster: This classic Mod ensemble by a renowned couturier designing for Amelia Gray, belonged to Louis Armst...

This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...

A stunning winter white wool dress designed by Andre Courreges in the 1960's has a raised seam on the bodice and a double raised seam at the waistline. This is incorporated into the ...

A rare 1960's formal dress by important American designer Gertrude Arzt of Huntington NY. Indian inspired overall pattern in gold thread on a satin/silk morphing color from yellow t...

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

Ferdinando Sarmi 1960s dress in a pink and brown stripe and polka dot organdy over a bright pink lining. (Reads more like black, but looks brown when held against true black.) Features a slight scoop neck and banded puff sleeve detail. Attached black ribbon belt. Back zip and hook and thread closure. Shown on size 2 dress...

Beautiful vintage 1960s MALCOLM STARR pale light yellow silk lace embroidered sleeveless gown / maxi dress! Features intricately embroidered lace throughout. Tailored bodice with a g...

Chic vintage 1960s lime green shift dress! Flattering shilouette, with amazing details! Features hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads at bust, with...

Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet, with gold embroidered panel down the front center. Hundreds of large hand-sewn gold se...

This vintage boho Valentino dress is a stunning fusion of romantic elegance and free-spirited charm. Likely from the 1970s or early 1980s, it reflects Valentino’s masterful ability t...

This late 1960s to early 1970s maxi dress is tailored from a vibrant turquoise linen and silk mix cloth and cut to a graceful empire-line silhouette. It has wide shoulder straps and ...

House of Worth, 1940's A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's. This striking design highlights the house’s couture-level craftsmanship...

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

UNKNOWN - Short muslin dress with a pattern in yellow, green, orange, and purple tones. It comes with a stole. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Condition: Good condition Dim...

Adorable 1960s vintage Rodrigues "Twiggy" dress! Features vibrant colors on a silk overlay. Ribbed silk ribbon detail at skirt and waist. Semi-sheer sleeves, with a silk covered butt...

Chic vintage 60s dress from hard to find designer KIKI HART! Beautiful navy blue silk chiffon, with impeccable demi-couture construction! High collar with a nude illusion dip front b...

Chic vintage 60s Puerto Rican black and white embroidered linen shift dress! Features a luxurious erinore Irish linen, which is listed on the label...

"Sunrise Flowers" Vintage 1950's Silk Floral Wiggle Dress UK 10 US 6 This incredible 1950's dress in a bright and vibrant palette of pinks, lilac, orange and yellow, in a bold flora...

Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look) cocktail dress and crinoline by MISS BROOKS! Words cannot even begin to describe how...

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton

Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...

Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble! Features a beautiful fabric with autumnal colors of brown, burnt orange and gold throughout. Pillbox jacket...

Vintage maxi dress constructed of plaid taffeta in black and white and featuring a rolled turtleneck, long slim sleeves, a fitted bodice with high waist and gathered skirt. A grosgra...

DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...

A headturning vintage party /evening dress by Lee Delman. In rose pink with a sky blue background., the dress has a cross over front , full skirt with netti...

An enchanting 1930s evening dress tailored to a timeless silhouette; the pale pink velvet textured and patterned with petals and leaves. The dress features a relaxed, column style bo...

Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each str...

Chic 1960s HOUSE OF LORD'S pastel blue, yellow and green floral print silk shift dress! Features a flattering Jackie O collar, with a fitted bodice and a shift skirt. Full metal zipp...

A headturning lady in red, vintage gown by Kati, Laura Phillips. The dress has a v neckline, short angel sleaves and a central back zip. It is fully lined. Old size 12. Measurement...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...