Bergdorf Goodman Evening Dresses and Gowns

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

This timeless quintessential corseted, shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman when it was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized a status-conscious Texas woman mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline (spared from '80s shoulder pads!), narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior. Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure. The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper. Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10. Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...

Gorgeous vintage 60s BERGDORF GOODMAN ( Circa 1965 ) demi couture marigold and black beaded evening gown! Features a wonderful full marigold yellow silk brocade skirt, and fitted bla...

1980s Bergdorf Goodman Black Velvet Evening Dress Fabulous black velvet evening gown with open lace back and sleeve detailing. B 34...

Sexy vintage 90s CD GREENE for BERGDORF GOODMAN gold pailettes sequin bodycon mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold pailettes throghought the entire dress. Simply sl...

This is a stunning vintage metallic gold stretch lace mini dress from Bergdorf Goodman with the Gruppo GFT label. You can wear this as a mini or style it w...

1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice. French lace applique work throughout and trimmed at the bust wi...

Exceptional vintage RONALD NIVELAIS for BERGDORF GOODMAN strapless blue silk taffeta gown! Flattering ruching detail hides any flaws. Dramatic back, with drapes and pleats. Couture q...

Sexy vintage late 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hot pink fuchsia chiffon off-the-shoulder ruched dress! Flattering fitted ruched bodice on the front and back, with an attac...

This is a highly collectible vintage piece from Ceil Chapman. It is made from a black jersey knit with a satin lining. The bodice and sleeves are ruched and the skirt is draped in th...