Mid-20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...

A simply stunning and incredibly timeless Gigliola Curiel Italian couture heavy pleated royal purple silk chiffon gown dating back to the mid 1950's. Curiel is an important Italian h...

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...

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...

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Sti...

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

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

This one of a kind vintage dress came from an estate of collectible higher end ethnic folk clothing from Mexico, Central America and Sout...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

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 t...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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 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 l...

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 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 ...

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Very rare black moss crepe halter gown with handkerchief hemline and fringed trim from Alice Pollock from her Quorum boutique dating to late 1960's. Alice established her Quorum bout...

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...

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 ...

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 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 subtle sheen and detailed from head...

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...

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. We have referenced Chanel's...

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...

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...

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...

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...

'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...

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. ...

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...

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 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...

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

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon end the lining is probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the m...

Purple shantung cocktail dress with sequins embroideries on the skirt. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably acetate. S...

This enchanting 1950s black Chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be American in origin. It is a silk cotton blend with a Chantilly lace overlay and featur...

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...

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...

1950s black nude illusion strapless party dress featuring pleated ribbon sous-tache in a whimsical curl pattern through out the entirety of the dress. The sous-tache is applied to a ...