Paris Evening Gowns - 1931

Today, the second in a series of 1930s garments from Paris, namely evening gowns from 1931.  Which is your favorite?

A Broekman's black lace gown is topped with a turquoise velvet wrapped jacket with fox fur cuffs.

Broekman's chartreuse green crepe gown is topped with a deeper green velvet jacket with sable collar. 

Jeanne Lanvin white georgette evening gown with dramatic sleeves.  A silver belt adorns the waist.

Raymonde Latour black silk gown with tulle bodice and sequined skirt.

Mondet et Cie evening jacket in three shades of pink sequins sewn onto silk tulle.

Vintage Couture Evening Gowns - 1934

Want to see some couture evening gowns from 1934?  I thought so.  Which is your favorite?

Maggy Rouff purple and gold silk gown worn with a large purple velvet scarf.

Chanel gold lamé evening gown.  The bodice is embroidered with gold metallic threads.

Callot Soeurs silk faille gown in dove gray with pink pleated frills at the back.

Jacques Heim black silk satin mermaid hem gown worn with a white fox fur stole.

Marcel Rochas black silk stripe gown with ruffles down the sides.  The gown is adorned with a bird made of black feathers that has a diamante beak.

Couture Evening Gowns - 1950

It's been awhile since I showed you evening gowns. Let's just pretend we all have a grand affair to attend this weekend for which we need an over-the-top gown. How about these couture creations from Spring 1950? Which will you choose?

Christian Dior

Jacques Fath

Mme. Grés

Christian Dior

Lucile Manguin

Evening Gowns for Spring - 1959

Our look at fashion for spring ends with evening gowns from 1959. Gowns with ruffles. Gowns in chiffons. Gowns in pastel shades. Gowns for a spring cotillion. Which is your favorite?

Chanel

Mme. Grés

Pierre Balmain

Christian Dior

Pierre Cardin