![ONE TAFFETA AFTERNOON DRESS & ONE CISELE VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1878-1885: 2-pc afternoon dress of grey silk taffeta & cafe au lait silk satin, embroidered appliques w/ metallic thread, iridescent & garnet beads & copper threads, black Chantilly lace, c. 1885, good-trim fair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Women's Dresses & Gowns
![ONE TAFFETA AFTERNOON DRESS & ONE CISELE VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1878-1885: 2-pc afternoon dress of grey silk taffeta & cafe au lait silk satin, embroidered appliques w/ metallic thread, iridescent & garnet beads & copper threads, black Chantilly lace, c. 1885, good-trim fair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![BEADED SILK SATIN & CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, 1930: Black silk crepe evening gown w/ crepe chiffon overlay & pronged rhinestone nailheads, crystal bugle beads & bubble buttons, scoop neck w/ chiffon edge, three-quarter length modified butterfly sleeve,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO FRINGED CREPE EVENING GOWNS, 1945-1948: 2-pc evening ensemble c/o of dress & bolero-style jacket of black rayon crepe w/ rows of black fringe, dress w/ gathered self-fabric straps, bodice fitted w/ darts, left side zip closure, collarless j](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SHOT OR PATTERNED SILK AFTERNOON GOWNS, USA, 1897-1898: 2-pc dress of dark purple patterned silk woven gray boteh motif w/ purple silk chiffon & knotted net overlay terminating in miniature silk covered glands, velvet W band to box at left front H, label �](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK & LACE AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, NEW YORK, c. 1900 & c. 1905: 2-pc afternoon gown of black corded lace over silk taffeta & chiffon embroidered w/ black sequins, c. 1900, label “Flaven, New York”, good; 3-pc gown w/ both afternoon & evening bodices of bla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, EARLY 1980s: Crimson patterned & printed silk w/ black velvet & beaded bow to CF neck, label “Oscar de La Renta”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK OR LACE EVENING GOWNS, LATE 1930s: 1 w/ crimson horizontally ruched velvet bodice & black crepe attached ankle length flared skirt, good; 1 black Chantilly lace evening gown, sweetheart neckline w/ self-ruffle, fitted bodice, flared fl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK TAFFETA OR CREPE EVENING GOWNS, c. 1932-1933: 1 evening dress of black silk taffeta w/ detachable double faced orange & peach silk satin manipulated ribbon ruffle collar w/ self-fabric butterfly bow, bateau front neckline to deep V CB, 1933, exce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686636_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Duchess of Windsor | 1970 Givenchy Haute Couture Cream Silk Crepe Evening Gown: A Hubert de Givenchy haute couture evening gown, composed of cream silk crepe with beaded embellishment at the waist, belonging to Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Simpson was photographed wearing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, NEW YORK, c. 1895 & c. 1905: 2-pc dress of beige brushed wool w/ lilac silk velvet, crepe de chine & corded tape lace, attached lavender shot silk petticoat w/ ruffle hem, very good; 1 dress of black silk satin & mesh ribbon stri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK VELVET OR SATIN EVENING GOWNS, 1932 & 1935: 1 sleeveless black velvet evening dress w/ cowl neck, drop W, matching headpiece w/ pink floral bouquet, side zip closure, 1932, very good; 1 sleeveless evening dress of pieced, black & cream crepe ba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686418_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Princess Diana | Catherine Walker Black Velvet Evening Gown: A black velvet evening gown designed by Catherine Walker for Princess Diana, not photographed in public. The Victorian revival gown features a fitted bodice with a Basque waist and a full voluminous s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538552_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![GIANNI VERSACE WOOL DAY DRESS, ITALY, 1990s: Purple wool long sleeve dress w/ turtleneck & geometric layered skirt, label “Gianni Versace”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO LACE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, 1940-1950s: 1 black mm lace & leno weave screening over cream cotton, late 1940s; 1 French black silk velvet & guipure lace party dress w/ rhinestones, 1950s, both very good. Measurements & condition report avail](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE CREPE OR SATIN DINNER OR EVENING DRESS, 1940s: 1 black crepe w/ sweetheart neckline, lace dickie & insertions, label "An Elinor Lane Original", good; 1 black crepe fringed evening sheath w/ feathers to neckline, very good; 1 crepe back satin faux](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686320_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COUTURE JACQUES GRIFFE & UNLABELED WOOL DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1950-1960: 3-pc grey & cream wool houndstooth skirt suit c/o blazer, skirt & leather belt, 1950s, label “Jacques Griffe”; 1 grey, black & red wool windowpane plaid, c. 1960, both excellent. Measurements](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL PARTY OR DAY DRESSES, 1960s: 1 wool crepe party dress w/ gold lame’ cording & pronged paste jewels; 1 scarlet & black colorblock wool crepe day dress, both excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Vintage Linea Donna Evening Gown: Vintage Linea Donna evening gown featuring a layered bodice and sleeves of black velvet, blue silk embroidered and cutout accents to a full skirt in the blue silk with black embroidery and cutouts. Go](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8646/332646/179436935_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717734196)
![1920's Flapper Dress: 1920's Flapper DressIn overall good condition with age related wear and sunspots, including a slip with matching overdress orange color with light green crouched accents, likely a self made dress size](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030747_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![Early 20th Century Black Silk Tunic/Dress: Early 20th Century Black Silk Tunic/Dress. This antique sleeveless black silk tunic dress features a simple rectangular silhouette with a 3'' wide burnt orange floral metallic and silk thread band at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7294/333523/180129943_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718403056)
![Vintage 1930s Lace & silk Ivory womens Wedding dress: Vintage 1930s Lace & silk Ivory womens Wedding dress so beautiful a real treasure,dress has some light stains and one button has broke,it is completely lace with a silk satin under slip which is part](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331084/178473821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716578466)
![New Versace Silver Metallic Mesh Cut Out Black High Slit Gown It sizes 42: About the Item New Versace Silver Metallic Mesh Cut Out Black Gown Designer size - 42 Metal mesh,High front slit, Cut-out back. Build in bodysuit, Fully lined, Zip closure. Made in Italy New with tag.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Versace 2005 Silk Snake Print Sheer Lace Medusa Embellished Dress Gown: About the Item Versace 2005 Collection Silk Snake Print Dress Gown Italian size 44 - US 8 Sheer Lace Waist, Gold Tone Metal Medusa Decoration Fully Lined in Black Silk, Side Zip Closure Two Front Sexy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977390_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Tom Ford for Yves Saint SS 2002 Laurent Animal Printed Silk Chiffon Dress Set L: About the Item Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche S/S 2002 Safari Collection Animal Printed Silk Dress ( consists of top and skirt ) Size tag missing, approx. size L 100% Silk Chiffon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
News about Women's Dresses & Gowns
![Couture auction June 30 implores ‘put on your party dress’](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FEAT86564806_1_x-1.jpg)
Couture auction June 30 implores ‘put on your party dress’
NEW YORK – Jasper52 will conduct a colorful auction of vintage couture on Tuesday, June 30. The sale consists of more than 100 lots of mostly dresses and gowns complemented by a few lots of jewelry and handbags. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
![Moran’s Luxury, Couture & Accessories sale posts 99% sell-through rate](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/152C_1-FEAT.jpg)
Moran’s Luxury, Couture & Accessories sale posts 99% sell-through rate
MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Dec. 10 Luxury, Couture & Accessories auction was a success with only three lots going unsold. Staple pieces and statement pieces alike were being snatched up just in time for the holidays. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Stevens Auction to sell Whitney Houston gowns Nov. 21](https://c1.liveauctioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WH-pin-smaller.jpg)
Stevens Auction to sell Whitney Houston gowns Nov. 21
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fifteen gowns and dresses previously owned by Whitney Houston – some worn on-stage and others at events and galas – plus some of the late singer’s personal effects will be sold at public auction on Saturday, Nov. 21, by Stevens Auction Co. at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort.
![Auctions Neapolitan sets stage for Ladies with Style part II, July 24](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2010_0716_Neapolitan32_lead.jpg)
Auctions Neapolitan sets stage for Ladies with Style part II, July 24
NAPLES, Fla. – A century of fashion steps into the spotlight on Saturday, July 24 as Auctions Neapolitan presents its 404-lot Ladies with Style sale, part II, with Internet live bidding provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. Fashionistas will have a field day choosing from the selection of dresses and accessories that were chosen for the event, said […]