THREE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, LATE 1930s sold at auction on 14th February Augusta Auctions The 1930s evening dresses, cocktail dresses, and party dresses were long, sleek and sexy. The design hugged every curve of the body creating the ultimate feminine silhouette. Many dresses were decorated with Clothing and Textiles: Red Velvet 1930s Dress New Canaan Museum and Historical Society 1920s 1930s Vintage Capelet Black Silk Satin Bias Evening Gown Featherstone Vintage Vintage 1930s Floral Satin Gathered Bust Evening Gown VintageVirtuosa 1930s Evening Dresses, June Bridals