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Our Favourite Cocktail Dresses + Evening Gowns

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The perfect vintage 1950s little black dress. Perfect for either day or evening wear, with a classic hourglass silhouette and simple round collar and short sleeve sheath design. The skirt is gathered gently into the waist at the hips. The waist is accentuated with matching piping. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Roma. Union made by ILGWU AFL-CIO.
The perfect vintage 1950s little black dress. Perfect for either day or evening wear, with a classic hourglass silhouette and simple round collar and short sleeve sheath design. The skirt is gathered gently into the waist at the hips. The waist is accentuated with matching piping. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Roma. Union made by ILGWU AFL-CIO.

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress Moire Taffeta Short Sleeve Sheath Dress - Small

$1,185.00

Vintage 1970s cocktail dress in raspberry chiffon with an accordion pleated skirt with elasticized waist. Designed by Lori Ann Petites. Made in Canada. Marked size 7/8. Fits like a medium to large.
Vintage 1970s cocktail dress in raspberry chiffon with an accordion pleated skirt with elasticized waist. Designed by Lori Ann Petites. Made in Canada. Marked size 7/8. Fits like a medium to large.

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Dress Raspberry Chiffon Pleated Skirt Spaghetti Straps - Medium

$521.00

This vintage 1980s flouncy blue lace party dress features a tiered skirt and three-dimensional rosette flower trim. It has a sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps, princess seams through the bodice for an hourglass fit, and is fully lined in sky blue acetate. Closes in the back with a zipper.
This vintage 1980s flouncy blue lace party dress features a tiered skirt and three-dimensional rosette flower trim. It has a sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps, princess seams through the bodice for an hourglass fit, and is fully lined in sky blue acetate. Closes in the back with a zipper.

1980s Prom Dress Blue Lace Rosette - Small

$1,025.00

Incredible vintage 1980s cocktail dress in black rayon with tiered ruffles at the shoulder and down the left hip. A giant bow is draped at the shoulder, finished with a sparkling band of rhinestones. The 1940s-inspired draping and fit of this dress are impeccable, with a nipped waist and figure-hugging bodice and skirt. Closes with a zipper and hook-and-eye closure at the back.
Incredible vintage 1980s cocktail dress in black rayon with tiered ruffles at the shoulder and down the left hip. A giant bow is draped at the shoulder, finished with a sparkling band of rhinestones. The 1940s-inspired draping and fit of this dress are impeccable, with a nipped waist and figure-hugging bodice and skirt. Closes with a zipper and hook-and-eye closure at the back.

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Ruffles Black

$1,961.00

Vintage 1950s cocktail dress in navy blue floral lace, featuring open corded lace over a contrasting mauve lining. The sleeveless sheath dress has a boatneck neckline trimmed with navy cord which is gathered into a flower brooch. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.
Vintage 1950s cocktail dress in navy blue floral lace, featuring open corded lace over a contrasting mauve lining. The sleeveless sheath dress has a boatneck neckline trimmed with navy cord which is gathered into a flower brooch. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress Navy Blue Sheer Floral Lace Sheath Dress - Small

$1,161.00

This stunning vintage 1960s cocktail dress combines a chic black A-line shift in smooth, heavyweight nylon, with delicately embroidered sheer sleeves, high neck, and bodice. Iridescent black thread adds dimension and depth to the swirling, botanical-inspired embroidery. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.
This stunning vintage 1960s cocktail dress combines a chic black A-line shift in smooth, heavyweight nylon, with delicately embroidered sheer sleeves, high neck, and bodice. Iridescent black thread adds dimension and depth to the swirling, botanical-inspired embroidery. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.

Vintage 1960s Black Cocktail Dress Sheer

$1,745.00

1950s Party Dress Gold Black Sheer
1950s Party Dress Gold Black Sheer

1950s Party Dress Gold Black Sheer

$945.00

Vintage 1960s Party Dress Lime Green Pleated Ruffles - Small

Vintage 1960s Party Dress Lime Green Pleated Ruffles - Small

$1,985.00

Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s cocktail dress in bold red acetate faille fabric with subtle ribbed texture. The strapless bodice has a wrapped appearance, trimmed with wide panels of accordion pleated ruffles. A large bow at the waist is crowned with a wide band of rhinestones. Designed with an hourglass silhouette, the dress hugs and accentuates curves for a bombshell fit. Marked size 9/10 (vintage sizing - see measurements section at right). Designed by Collections JS. Made in Canada.
Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s cocktail dress in bold red acetate faille fabric with subtle ribbed texture. The strapless bodice has a wrapped appearance, trimmed with wide panels of accordion pleated ruffles. A large bow at the waist is crowned with a wide band of rhinestones. Designed with an hourglass silhouette, the dress hugs and accentuates curves for a bombshell fit. Marked size 9/10 (vintage sizing - see measurements section at right). Designed by Collections JS. Made in Canada.

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Dress Red Ruffle Rhinestone Bow Faille - Small

$1,345.00

Vintage early 1960s party dress in lilac purple lace. Sleeveless, with a square neckline, and a gathered waist. Fully lined in lavender acetate. Closes in the back with a cotton twill Lightning zipper.
Vintage early 1960s party dress in lilac purple lace. Sleeveless, with a square neckline, and a gathered waist. Fully lined in lavender acetate. Closes in the back with a cotton twill Lightning zipper.

1960s Party Dress Lilac Purple Lace

$1,161.00

Vintage 1970s hot pink dancing dress with shoulder ties and matching belt. Faux wrap style bodice creates a deep V neckline
Vintage 1970s hot pink dancing dress with shoulder ties and matching belt. Faux wrap style bodice creates a deep V neckline

1970s Pink Dress Shoulder Ties Belted

$785.00

Navy blue chiffon 1960s vintage cocktail dress with velvet accents. The sheer chiffon plisse fabric is pleated all over
Navy blue chiffon 1960s vintage cocktail dress with velvet accents. The sheer chiffon plisse fabric is pleated all over

1960s Cocktail Dress Navy Chiffon Ruffles

$1,025.00

This adorable 1950s cocktail dress was shortened (likely in the 60s) into a mini length. The short-sleeved bodice is covered
This adorable 1950s cocktail dress was shortened (likely in the 60s) into a mini length. The short-sleeved bodice is covered
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1950s 60s Cocktail Dress Bow Ruffles

$945.00 $785.00 17% off

Stunning silver cocktail dress with long sleeves and a large bow at the back of the waist. The back of the skirt has inset
Stunning silver cocktail dress with long sleeves and a large bow at the back of the waist. The back of the skirt has inset

Silver Sheath Dress Draped Bow Back

$625.00

Sumptuous bronze brown satin vintage 1950s evening dress with sequined bodice and box-pleated full skirt. The wide boatneck
Sumptuous bronze brown satin vintage 1950s evening dress with sequined bodice and box-pleated full skirt. The wide boatneck

1950s Cocktail Dress Bronze Satin Sequin

$1,481.00

Elegant 1950s cocktail dress in black crepe chiffon with draped neckline and matching sash belt. The textured chiffon is
Elegant 1950s cocktail dress in black crepe chiffon with draped neckline and matching sash belt. The textured chiffon is

1950s Dress Gold Black Bow Sash

$1,025.00

Classic 1950s cocktail dress in black crepe. Sleeveless, with a boatneck collar and V back. Trimmed at the waist with strips
Classic 1950s cocktail dress in black crepe. Sleeveless, with a boatneck collar and V back. Trimmed at the waist with strips

1950s Black Crepe Cocktail Dress

$945.00

Vintage 1970s cocktail dress with halter neck in silky bias-cut polyester. The brown and black striped print resembles wood
Vintage 1970s cocktail dress with halter neck in silky bias-cut polyester. The brown and black striped print resembles wood

1970s Halter Dress Wood Grain

$385.00

Vintage couture black silk dress covered in black seed beads and green and fuchsia sequin spiral swirls. The round collar
Vintage couture black silk dress covered in black seed beads and green and fuchsia sequin spiral swirls. The round collar

Black Beaded Dress Sequins Pink Green

$681.00

Vintage 1950s black lace cocktail dress with full skirt and three quarter sleeves. The sleeves are inset in the bodice with
Vintage 1950s black lace cocktail dress with full skirt and three quarter sleeves. The sleeves are inset in the bodice with

1950s Black Lace Cocktail Dress

$801.00

Vintage 1950s blue tulle party dress with intricate hand beading and sequins on the bodice. The dress has a gathered full
Vintage 1950s blue tulle party dress with intricate hand beading and sequins on the bodice. The dress has a gathered full

1950s Party Dress Blue Tulle Beaded

$1,185.00

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The perfect vintage 1950s little black dress. Perfect for either day or evening wear, with a classic hourglass silhouette and simple round collar and short sleeve sheath design. The skirt is gathered gently into the waist at the hips. The waist is accentuated with matching piping. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Roma. Union made by ILGWU AFL-CIO.

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