Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous vintage 1960s guipure daisy lace Wedding dress in white. Features sheer chiffon panel and gathered sleeve with buttons and beauiful back train. Size small.

Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is revered for her high caliber designs and artisanal technique. A raving success since her first fashion show in 1953 which lan...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

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 ...

Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...

Autumn Winter 1956-1957 Paris Rare numbered Patron Original for a dinner dress in black silk faille, model called Sourire from the ligne Aimant - Christian Dior Haute Couture from the Autumn Winter 1956-1957 collection. This model has kimono sleeves with gussets for ease under the armpits. Hollow pleats and flat pleats organised obliquely under the plunging V neckline, prolonging a "haunted" silhouette as Christian Dior used...

1960s Black Beaded Lace Bodice Cocktail Sheath Dress w Outrageous Fringe: This is a spectacular, unlabeled extremely well-made dress with a heavily boned bodice to support the extra...

This magical vintage 1950's Emma Domb strapless party dress is in a princess cut with a full skirt. The dress is embroidered with pretty pink flowers with green leaves on the bodice ...

A simply stunning vintage late 1940s evening dress. Made from a very heavy, purple satin Brocade fabric with a swirling floral pattern. It has long tulip sleeves...

Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered w...

Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

Vintage purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk wedding dress lavender evening dress coat hand embroidered kashmir Indi...

This exquisite Chester Weinberg black silk chiffon evening dress has the most incredible pleating and it moves elegantly when worn. The details of the pleating are hard to show in ph...

An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949. ...

Jersey lurex jacquard cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag. Lining probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Split in the middle front bottom, lenght = 27 ...

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...

Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dating from the 1950s. Whalebone bustier highlighted with pleated satin on the plunging bosom with large bare back neckline closed by zip. Wide cup skirt with pink tulle petticoat. Large sinuous stems loaded with flowers in sequin embroidery, iridescent pearls, daisies and rhinestone cabochons. Hand-stitched finish and bustier lining in faille à la couleur. Skirt lining in white tarlatan. To note three tiny rings...

A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckli...

This ethereal vintage 1960's yellow silk chiffon dress has unique rows of faux feather trim around the hemline. The "feathers" are made of silk fabric that has been fringed to look like plumes. This dress is so lovely when worn and has a lot of great movement. It would be a great dress to wear to a Summer Soiree or to a Summer wedding as a guest. Though the dress isn't labeled, we were told that it is a Miss Bergdorf...

Black bustier cocktail dress with beads and feathers embellishment . No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably silk chiffon and the lining probably acetate. Boned bus...

A purveyor of luxury goods since the 19th century, Harvey Nichols’ reputation as a luxury department store has stood the test of time. This dress was designed in the 1950s and is cra...

Suzy Perette brought the signature silhouettes of Christian Dior’s “New Look” to women across America. Thanks to a licensing arrangement betwee...

Christian Dior Vintage Cream and Black Satin and Velvet Bow Adorned Dress Vintage; circa 1950s Christian Dior-New York Inc., sold by Saks Fifth Avenue Cream/Black Two-piece dress s...

This flamboyant 1960s British couture dress is crafted from silk chiffon hand-dyed with a swirling, psychedelic pattern in lilac, pink and lime green. The couturier is unknown as the...

Pink linen sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork. No fabric composition tag for the lining but probably acetate. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Undiminished by time, this epic 1930's ivory crème couture bias-cut gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is a rare deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum...

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...

1930s cream bias cut sheer silk hand embroidered & appliqued slip dress gown. Beautiful sheer silk gown in pale cream. The cross over bodice has inset sheer silk panels at the bust, ...

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'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...

Hattie Carnegie Vintage Black Taffeta Fit and Flare Shoulder-Bow Cocktail Dress Vintage; circa 1950s Black Off-the-shoulder with bow detail on sleeves Sweetheart neckline Functiona...

Rendered in the most incredible fine black cotton voile and embellished with cream lace appliqués depicting falling leaves, this original 1930's dress is a beauty to behold. The ...

Rendered in the most exquisite stone coloured satin and embellished with silver glass bugle beads, pearlescent beads, iridescent sequins, and silk velvet, depicting a wild and bloomi...

This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay. The cream lace is embellished with rhinestones and a similar s...

See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement. Small buttons covered with black silk and buttonhole on the cuffs. Cut-work. Total lenght in the front= 140 cm ...

This breathtaking 1950's duchess satin gown, in the most eye-catching shade of emerald green, accented by gathered pleats and a decorative bow, is the perfect piece for that special ...

Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...

A great little black silk dress from famed American designer Donald Brooks. I has a scoop neckline front and back and straps adorned with 2 gold metal rectangles on the front and ba...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes...

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...

Oleg Cassini Black Embellished Cocktail Dress. Most known for his bridal and evening wear, Oleg Cassini humbly began his career selling his designs out of his mothers dress shop in F...

Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operations from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top depart...

1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned with folded and gathered details, interior boning for structure, and a pipped waist. ...

1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline matching the sheer tree-quarter length gathered cuff sleeves and a pipped waistline ge...

This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a ...

This 1960s cocktail dress is intricately adorned with pale-aqua ruched manmade chiffon stitched in a scalloped pattern across the entire body, the resulting effect is soft and cloud...

This elegant, art deco print maxi-dress was designed in the 1930s. Detailed with floral shapes formed from bold lilac-blue and green stripes, the cotton fabric also has a textured ha...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

An important and ultra glamourous 'Elizabeth the First' Bob Mackie debut label sheer black beaded nude-illusion cape gown dating back to 1969. This rare label is from a very short-lived Beverly Hills boutique that he started with partners Ray Aghayan and costume designer Elizabeth Courtney...

1960s Magenta sequin column gown design for "Neiman Marcus". The entirety of the dress if covered with matching magenta sequin. The fitted bodice features a boat neckline, sequin boa...

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back; SIZE L

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...