Atlanta - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fall/Winter 1983 Geoffrey Beene shift dress with kimono style sleeves, appliqued circles and 'disco ball' embellishments. This fabulous dress is simply wearable art with all the wit...

C.1990 Collection by Mary McFadden two piece pant suit consisting of tunic top and palazzo pants. The top zips at the back with a black silk bodice vented at the sides and sleeves i...

1960's Dynasty cocktail dress and coat ensemble in a wool blend winter white fabric with metallic gold accents. The fabulous Nehru style coat buttons at ...

Gorgeous cocoon sleeved magenta dress by CO, a Los Angeles based brand. The magenta fabric is a viscose and acetate blend with a weighty crepe feel and ...

Fab C.1970 black velvet pant suit by Y.E.S. of California. The jacket hooks at the front with a peplum silhouette and features a coordinating belt with rhinestone buckle. The pants sit high on the waist and zip at the back with a slight bell bottom hem. Pair it with a crisp white blouse for a tuxedo look or a black lace camisole...

This 1970's two piece dress and jacket ensemble by Victoria Royal is quite a ladylike version of a tuxedo. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a built in bow tie, silver beading at the waist and a row of rhinestone buttons at the front that replicates a tux shirt. The cropped collarless jacket is embellished with a beaded trellis pattern that compliments the beading on the dress. Both pieces are in a weighty sea foam blue matte satin. Think of this look as 'First Lady Fashion' ... Pat Nixon, Betty Ford...

1970's Dalani II navy blue jersey maxi dress with a sporty grosgrain ribbon trim in bright white and Spring green. This clever one shoulder design features a coordinating one shoulder wrap...

C.1970 cotton sun dress with a coordinating quilted bolero jacket and tie belt by Thai Lines of Bangkok. Both pieces are in a tropical hand screened floral print in vibrant shades of magenta, purple, yellow and green. The dress zips and hooks at the back with pockets and lingerie style straps that cross at the back. The jacket hooks...

Adorable striped candy confection! C.1960 party dress in a linen blend heavy striped fabric in shades of hot pink, orangey-red, royal blue and white. It zips and hooks at the back with acetate lining in the bodice and a netted built-in crinoline at the skirt. The design has unique details including a fitted bodice, pleating at the side panels and faux flap pockets at the hem. It is pure sugar and spice! No design label present ... perhaps a custom order with style tag at the base of the zipper as shown in photograph 14. CONDITION The dress makes a wonderful impression and has been professionally cleaned. It is in great condition with some signs of wear and use. There is a rust spot at the inside acetate lining of the bodice which cannot be seen on the exterior, please see photograph 13 near the right hand strap. There is the slightest hint of discoloration under the arms which I only noticed under the photography lights...

We are mad for plaid! And it is especially fun when applied to a 1980's Norma Walter's strong shouldered silhouette and black sequins are added for a l...

Bombshell beauty! 1950's wiggle dress in a slinky red silver lamé fabric with a bow accent at the bodice and hip pockets. The sleeveless silhouette zips and hooks at the scoop back...

Va-va-voom! Ultra glamorous 1970's two piece halter dress and jacket by New York couturier, Alfred Bosand. The two pieces are designed with a unique mint green fabric that has a vel...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...

1960's sundress in a brightly colored seersucker madras plaid fabric by Gino Charles, a division of Malcolm Starr. Gino Charles was actually a label crea...

1960's Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue three piece evening ensemble consisting of a jacket, shell top and maxi skirt all in shades of dark chocolate brown and gold. The open collar wool...

This glitzy little number lies somewhere between 1970's disco and 1980's glam. It is from a fabulous boutique that existed in Atlanta, once upon a time, the Snooty Hooty. The black...

1970's Oscar de La Renta black & ivory satin cocktail dress with a demure silhouette and decidedly chic look. The dress zips and hooks at the back with hidden side pockets and braid...

1980's Albert Nipon navy blue silk organza evening dress with bands of gold accented by bows. The ultra feminine design zips and hooks at the bac...

1970's Victoria Royal black matte taffeta maxi dress with beaded striped cuffs and hem in shades of red, green and gold lamé. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a scoop neckl...

A modern twist on the 'little black dress' by a designer of ultra feminine styles, Peggy Jennings. Ms. Jennings designs often include antique and handm...

Jill Richards, the California designer of this fabulous 1970's cocktail dress, had the well earned nickname of 'Ruffles Richards' with both a flair for drama and flattering silhouett...

The English designer, Murray Arbeid, was known for his evening wear and often dressed Princess Diana for high profile events. This silk taffeta strapless black dress...

1950's bronzed gold textured lamé wiggle dress with a sassy cut out design at the back accented by bows. The sleeveless silhouette zips, hooks and snaps at the back with a cord deta...

This two piece pants and maxi vest by Whims of California has all the bells and whistles for chic 1960's party attire. The 100% cotton construction has the appearance of painted or ...

1960's ultra glam black velvet jumpsuit with intricate silver beading at the bodice and cuffs. The jumpsuit zips and hooks at the deep v-back with a v...

Flower power! 1960's black maxi jumper dress with an array of mod flowers in white faceted metal studs accented by colorful centers in shades of hot pink, ...

A lovely 1950's cocktail dress from Lee Claire New York in a mauve pink lace with a unique modified bustle style silhouette. The dress zips and hooks at th...

It's all in the details ... and the details of this Christian LaCroix suit are to die for! The heavy brown wool jacket is a double breasted military style with a large black velvet ...

Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at ...

You'll lead the fashion parade when wearing this C.1970 Mardi Gras of New York jersey evening dress. The peachy sherbet shade compliments the flattering empire waist silhouette comp...

Louis Feraud's ladylike style gives way to girlish details in this dress from the 1980's. The silk blend dark floral is a black background accented with yellow flowers and a touch o...

Moire has never looked this good! This lovely and ladylike Adele Simpson dress has all the function of modern clothing with a definitive nod to Victorian styling. The simplistic de...

Oh the charm of a little black dress! Every wardrobe needs a 'go to' dress for special occasions and this Adele Simpson black silk number never goes out of style. It has just the r...

Bill Blass puts a sophisticated twist on the ‘little black dress’. This sleek design is fabricated from a fine silk faille with a ruched detail at the bodice that criss crosses to c...

Geoffrey Beene must have had fun playing with this crazy space age fabric. It looks like crumpled paper and feels like something used in a galaxy far far away. It all comes together with Mr. Beene's iconic American style to create a fun cocktail dress perfect for a night on the town. The red upper is trimmed with a metallic silver border which creates a trompe l'oeil effect at the back reminiscent of tuxedo tails...

Cha cha d’amour! This Neal of California design will have you shimmiying across the room with loads of ‘va-va-voom’ attitude. The form fitting silhouette zips and hooks at the back...

1970's Lillie Rubin Collection 700 maxi dress with an orange sherbet color jersey bodice and a gauzy cotton blend fabric skirt with an Art Deco revival print displaying shades of ora...

1960's Nat Kaplan hot pink chiffon evening dress with a rhinestone embellished belt. The lovely design has an ethereal quality and is reminiscent of a goddess gown silhouette. The t...