Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered a sumptuous shade of Iris purple, embellished with cerulean blue trailing floral embroidery which is in turn...

A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...

Tailored to perfection this early 1960's black satin Anne Fogarty dress is the perfect number to add to your cocktail wardrobe. The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder stra...

"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...

'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...

A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...

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...

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...

Jacques Heim 1960's wedding dress. A breathtaking vintage ivory lace wedding dress by "Les Mariées de Jacques Heim," originally purchased from the Aurore Jeune Couture boutique on R...

Bianchi New York/Boston, white Chantilly lace, high neck, Empire wedding gown from the 1960s fits a size extra small. A simple and elegant gown in an all over lace design. High neck ...

A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and ...

*Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall* Can go up to a current US Size 8 Fabulous 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA silk brocade A Line dress and coat ensemble! Features lovely abstra...

Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...

A fabulous off white wool dress by Pierre Cardin. It is an A line sleeveless dress with a stand up collar and hem highlighted with rows of top stitchi...

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...

A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off w...

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...

Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...

Rendered in the deepest shade of black velvet and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones, this original 1950's dress, is just the piece to add to your cocktail wardrobe. The ...

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

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...

A gorgeous fine black wool jersey maxi dress gown by master designer Norman Norell. It has a crew neckline, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists and a silk satin ribbon belt adorning t...

This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin straps, a straight lace trimmed neckline and a full bust, there is ruched detailing at the bust and two bows on either side, this leads on to the fitted nipped in waistline, the skirts are bias cut and fall full from the waist. This is such a gorgeous vintage bombshell dress...

Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening and wedding dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s and his collections retailed in the finest department stores throughout the USA. Simple s...

Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern ...

Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...

Gorgeous and heavy hand-beaded and sequin wool knit dress. Unlined. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fabric contains some stretch. Details: Unlined Back Metal Zip Closure Cir...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s floral print silk cocktail dress by John Moore for Talmack with a flattering minimalist peplum design. Fully lined with re...

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...

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...

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...

This truly majestic 1950's Frank Starr for Ted Shore gown, rendered in a beautiful cream satin and embellished with pale grey soutache embroidery and grey toned glass beadwork in a t...

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...

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...

Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure. A perfect vintage wedding dress! DETAILS: Unlin...

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...

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 floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...

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...

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...

Rendered in the most luxurious silver toned shantung silk, and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones and silver glass bugle beads in a trailing leaf pattern, finished with grey mink accents, this truly spectacular 1960's Lilllie Rubin cocktail dress is a marvel to behold. The bateau neckline, is framed by a wide silver mink collar, which is sewn along a bateau neckline turned down collar. The sleeveless cut, draws the eye to the incredible embellished bust-line, which is accented by silver beadwork and sparkling rhinestones. The fitted bodice is set off by tailored darts along the bust-line and Princess seams which run along the length of the dress. The fitted waistline, draws the eye to the mesmerising A line cut of the skirt-line, which is in turn embellished with matching trailing beadwork and rhinestones. Finished with a decadent silver mink fur...

Circa 1949 France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stan...

Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...

Stunning, jet-black, silk jersey gown with fluted box pleated bodice from James Galanos dating to the 1970's. Dress has a very strong silhouette with a ve...

Amazing vintage 1960s fully sequined gold full length evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins on lace throughout. Flattering tailored bodice, with a straight full...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

This timeless and iconic 1950's dress, in a ballerina pink layered tulle, with delicate sewn ribbon accents, is the perfect piece for any special occasion. The strapless neckline of...

Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...

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...