Vintage Blanes of London Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage little black dress by Blanes of London. The dress is in a wonderful puckered fabric and has a bow and diamante detail at the front. It has a back zip below the wais...
Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep boat neckline, a pretty tired skirt with 5 tiers, and large silk bow at the front....
A Vintage 1950s Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A gold , silver and pink metallic vintage cocktail dress with silver trim . The dress is gathered at the waist and has a central back zip. It has a three and a half inch hem
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress Suzy Perette
By Suzy Perette
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless sequin cocktail dress. Sequin on knight base with acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye middle back. Size M
1960s Givenchy Black Lace Cocktail Dress (attributed)
By Givenchy, Lord & Taylor
Located in New York, NY
What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label, this dress is attributed to Givenchy; there are images of this exact dress with G...
Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration
Located in London, GB
A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem. This shift dress is fully lined and has 9'' slits on both sides. Measurements: Bust 3...
White beaded cocktail dress Nancy Johnson Knits for Bloomingdale's Now Dresses
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded cocktail dress. New with tag and extras beads provided. Cotton knit base. Fringes of beads all over. No lining. SIZE M
Vintage Stanley Korshak Chicago Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Stanley Korshak. The dress is in a black jersey with bow detail on the front. It has a front zip opening, gathering at the waist and is fully lined....
Vintage Tremara Model London Floral Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Tremara. The dress is off the shoulder with pleats around the neckline.The fabric has a black background with multicolour floral print. The dress ...
Vintage Jean Allen Turquoise Lace Cocktail Dress
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in turquoise lace. The underdress has spagetti straps, a chiffon waist , lace skirt and a central back zip. The lace top has a scalloped back with poppe...
1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black 1960s lace drop waist cocktail dress with the label Anita Modes. The sleeveless dress has a full black lace overlay with an added hem detail. Large black taffeta bow at the bus...
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1969s Handmade Lace Cocktail Dress with Velvet Straps
Located in Kingston, NY
A charming 1960s handmade cocktail dress crafted from delicate ivory floral lace over a structured underlayer, embodying the elegance of mid-century eveningwear. The fitted bodice f...
1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s pure silk green and chartreuse yellow abstract watercolor floral ruched waist with bow detail, zips and buttons in back. Size 6 Measurements: Dress Length: 43" Bust:...
Ceil Chapman Vintage Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The dress has an overlay of tulle with silk embroidery and rhinestones. The tulle skirt is...
1960s Vintage Floral Print Formal Silk Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Fanya
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...
Vintage Yellow and Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage cocktail dress with cape/train. The dress is in a yellow silk, with attractive black print. It has a v neckline and back zip opening and is fully lined. The back...
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base. Rayon lining. Beaded belt with snap and hook&eye to close it. Zip and snap on the left side. Gros-grain on the waist. Boned ...
Hartnell Haute Couture Beaded Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
By Norman Hartnell, Hartnell
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 60's Norman Hartnell couture beaded black wool cocktail dress made of three pleated tiers falling in a graceful cascade. Embellished with beautiful black diamond-shape and black...
1960s Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Detachable Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Two for the price of one! Elegant 1960s floral print silk sheath dress with sheer silk organza detachable skirt layer that snaps on and off. The burgundy red and black silk fabric on...
Lurex jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone Pauline Trigère
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lurex jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone. Zip in the middle back. No lining. Raglan sleeve. SIZE S / M Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco-Ameri...
Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium Color: Black Fabric: Feels...
1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal + Hook Zip Closure Estimated Size: S-M Color: Black with ...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Located in Nashville, TN
An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...
1960s Lang Originals Red & Black Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage evening dress that can be exactly dated to 1962 by the label - Lang originals, which was a brand of the American fashion house Jean Lang and founded in 1916. The ...
Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress HOLLYWOOD NITES
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress. Fabric composition: acetate. Zip closure on the middle back.
Jersey lurex jacquard cocktail dress Les Tricots Pierre Balmain
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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 ...
White cotton Piqué sleeveless dress COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton Piqué sleeveless dress. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Cut-work. Decorative buttons on the front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Pierre Cardin Black Rayon Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin, three- tiered, baby-doll crepe day dress. MEASUREMENTS: Bust 32" Waist 34" Hips 36" Length from shoulder to hem is 37 "
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow chiffon and beads cocktail dress . Zip middle back and hook& eye . Bust and skirt are made of 2 lays attached together, one in rayon, one in chiffon. Boned waist band with ho...
1960s Lanz Black Cocktail Shift Dress
By Lanz Originals
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1960s Lanz black wool shift style cocktail dress. The sleeveless dress fastens up the back with a series of hidden hooks and snaps to create a dramatic faux wrap detail acce...
Vintage Petrol Blue Cocktail Dress by Assutina Alta Moda
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Assutina Alta Moda. In a petrol blue wool crepe, the dress has a v neckline, central back zip, flared skirt and two front pockets. There is wonderfu...
Pink rayon dress with belt PIERRE CARDIN
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink rayon dress with belt. Acetate lining ( only on the top front of the dress. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Pocket on both side + one "fake" pocket on the top....
1960s Cream Beaded Sequinned Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1960s or early 1970s mini dress in a pale cream / off white colour, with an elaborate roundel design edged in gold sequins, both front and back, at intervals. Each of the centr...
Vintage 1960's Black Shift Dress Lattice Design Neckline Sixties Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Tailored to perfection this early 1960's black crepe dress is the perfect number to add to your little black dress collection. The rounded neckline is accented by a V shaped woven l...
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress, 1960's
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous vintage black satin cocktail dress by Pierre Balmain Couture, from the 1960's. The dress has a draped chiffon cowl neckline and velvet detail under the bust with a...
Vintage 1960's yellow sequin beaded cocktail dress wiggle dress UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...
Marcel Fenez 1960s Black Cocktail Dress With Lace Cuffs
By Marcel Fenez
Located in London, GB
This attractive 1960s cocktail dress by high end designer Marcel Fenez lends itself effortlessly as occasion wear, formal or otherwise. The dress is a simple curve-necked shift cut i...
1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...
Ceil Chapman Black Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress, 1960's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful black vintage hand beaded cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the early 1960's. The dress has a scoop neckline, beading all over, gathering detail at the center ...
Geoffrey Beene early wool crepe and satin cocktail dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Classic Beene cocktail dress in wool crepe with satin ribbon trim.
Versatile one piece style channels the glamour of the 1950's Haute Couture.
Excellent Condition
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Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroidery Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with beads and thread embroidery. Draped on the waist. Hidden zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back + one fabric button and buttonhole ...
1960's Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a white (Ivory hue) silk with beading and short sleeves. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cro...
Helen Rose Vintage Black Ruffle Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Helen Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant and collectible fitted vintage cocktail dress made by costume and clothing designer Helen Rose. It is made from black chiffon and has ruffles on the bodice and ski...
Sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork and rhinestone embellishment Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork and rhinestone embellishment on a tulle base and lamé lining. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
A Vintage 1960s chic Black heavy Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic black lace dress. The body of the dress is black lace with a black lining underneath. There is a satin band and bow at bust leval ,ribbon straps and a central back zip.
Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1960's silk organza dress, embellished in a striped pattern of pearlescent beads, silver sequins and large pink pearlescent sequins, is a masterpiece to behold...
1960s Koupy Couture Blue Floral Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is by Koupy Couture and is crafted from silk printed with bright blue and lilac florals. A feminine feature of many 1960s’ designs, a wide V-neckline reveals the collarbon...
Hermes Sport Silk Twill Print Dress
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Sport Ivory silk twill afternoon dress printed with various insects and foliage, within an equestrian unfurling border of gold and blue decorative straps. Self belt signed Her...
Vintage 1960's White A Line Pleated Bow Dress Gold Studded sixties dress UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This iconic 1960's white dress, accented by faceted gold claw set studs, in a scattered pattern along the neckline and bodice, finished with a decorative central bow, is just the sta...
Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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
Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries MITI Genova
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk Gazar cocktail dress with ribbons embroideries. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back and bow ( close with snap) SIZE L
1960's Black Beaded Wool Knit Cocktail Dress Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black knit wool with beaded applique. Features a pullover style accentuated bust and back with scalloped edge. Semi-sheer. In excellent vintage condition...
1960's Anonymous Pink Net Pailette Covered Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Hong Kong imported light pink net dress, with all-over beading pattern of white and pink iridescent paillettes. Boat neckline lowers in the back, three quarter length sleeves....
A Jacques Heim Cocktail Chiffon Embroidered Dress and bolero Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965. France Cocktail dress in navy silk tulle embroidered with floche silk and its bolero by Jacques Heim Jeune Fille directed by Jacqueline Citroën and dating from the 1960s....
Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves. Made of printed semi sheer floral and striped cotton/silk blend? damask. Deep sleeves that taper at w...
1960s Richard Tam Red & Gold Embroidered Lace Cocktail Mini Dress
By Richard Tam
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Richard Tam Red & Gold Embroidered Lace Cocktail Mini Dress: A solid underlayer is topped with a glittering gold embroidered layer of sheer red lace. Long sleeves, Scalloped l...
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