Chicago - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This colorful evening dress has a bold floral pattern on the silk chiffon. The sleeveless bodice has a wide rounded neckline in front and a deep "V" in the back. There is a finely ga...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress has a lovely wide, low neckline that accentuates the neck and face beautifully. It has an asymmetrical bodice construction with the fullness of the t...

This exceptional, c. 1950s illusion dress has a sexy nude illusion on the bodice. It's constructed from 2 layers of fabric. The sheer, darker flesh colored outer layer is backed by a pale flesh color that's somewhat more opaque. The effect is like wearing stockings or nylons on lighter colored naked skin. Overlaying that is a fabulous swirling appliqué that covers just enough. It's extravagant curls continue around the sides to end in a flourish at the lower back. The fabric is a dark navy blue covered with navy beads that have an iridescent finish. The fitted skirt also has a 2 layer construction. The navy blue gauze (feels like silk) is lined with a somewhat brighter blue opaque fabric (feels like acetate, or similar). It has long darts near the waist to flatter your curves and an 11.5" slit up the back for ease of movement. The sexy dress has a hint of the burlesque. It's like a classic evening dress crossed with a showgirl costume...

Bold and colorful, c. 1950s handwoven, pure silk dress done in a large scale plaid of electric pinks and greens. The reversible coat has the matching p...

This little black dress by Philip Hulitar has a simple, classic shape with a unique embellishment. The fitted bodice has a broad neckline adorned with bows that accentuates the neck ...

Fabulous Norman Norell black silk evening dress with an elegant columnar form, long sleeves and a short stand up collar. It buttons up the back, and the be...

Christian Dior cocoa brown cocktail or evening dress with a bold overall pattern done in embroidery and white sequins. The style shows the influence of the cuts and decoration of Middle Eastern clothing...

Extremely elegant, evening gown designed by Cecil Beaton. This new/old stock gown retains its original tag from the famous "28 Shop" in Chicago's flagship Marshall Field store. It re...

This extraordinary Edward Molyneux couture gown has a simple, columnar underskirt and an extravagant, multilayered top. The fitted bodice has a sweethe...

A playful, c. 1920s scene encircles the top of this two piece silk dress by Geoffrey Beene. The sexy, stylized image depicts topless women in exotic attire (in the manner of Erte) da...

This wonderful silk gown has a simple, classic shape that is transformed by the high impact fabric. The fabric is very unusual with an intense fade from a saturated, vivid fuschia at...

This fun, floral Emilio Pucci piece was originally designed as a shortie peignoir or robe, but it could easily double as a mini dress with a slip or as a l...