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1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine and
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman. It is made from
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dr
Located in New York, NY
1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon E
Located in New York, NY
Comes with original belt! Lining is wide enough to take a petticoat. 1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon
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1950s Casual Dresses

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or
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1950s British Ball Gowns

1950s Royal Blue Taffeta and Tulle Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Royal blue taffeta ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline layered on a pleated tulle
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the colours are
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a
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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950S Lilac & Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Lilac & Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
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1950s Casual Dresses

1950S Navy Blue Silk Taffeta & Passementrie Embroidered Lace Strapless Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1950S Navy Blue Silk Taffeta & Passementrie Embroidered Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
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1950s Casual Dresses

1950S Golden Brown Silk Net & Taffeta Featherd Jacket With Velvet
Located in New York, NY
on is weak and fragile and this piece is sold as-is due to this. 1950S Golden Brown Silk Net
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1950s Jackets

Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front
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1950s Evening Gowns

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Kitty Copeland 1950s Black Taffeta Silk Dress With Polkadot Detail
By Kitty Copeland
Located in London, GB
This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum
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1950s British Evening Dresses

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This stylish 1950s French couture silk taffeta rose print dress has a classic 50s ‘New Look’ style
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Iridescent Gunmetal Silk-Taffeta Beaded Rhinestone Hourglass Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1950's gunmetal silver bombshell custom cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of
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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress
Located in Asheville, NC
Larry Aldrich, 1950's Era Vintage Couture, Silk Taffeta, V Neck Front Wrap Style with Bow, Two
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
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1950s Casual Dresses

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Some fading on the shoulder but otherwise in perfect shape. 1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk
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1950s American Day Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Sapphire Blue Silk Taffeta Reworked 1950S High-Low Cocktail
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Sapphire Blue Silk Taffeta Reworked 1950S High-Low Cocktail Dress With Large
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier T
Located in New York, NY
1950S JAQUES FATH Black Haute Couture Silk Velvet & Taffeta Strapless Bustier Top
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1950s Bustiers

1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Det
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details
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1950s Formal Gowns

1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dr
By Carven
Located in New York, NY
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress Covered In
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning blue abstract floral silk taffeta George Carmel New York ensemble from the 1950's
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Fred Perlberg 1950s Black Taffeta Scoop Bodice Quilted Full Skirt Evening Dress
By Fred Perlberg Originals, Fred Perlberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fred Perlberg Dance Originals 1950s black taffeta scoop bodice quilted full circle skirt cocktail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lipstick Red Silk Taffeta Rose Pocket Appliqué Fit n’ Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

1950s Emma Domb Off-white Lace Dress with Taffeta Waist and Draped back
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s Emma Domb off-white colored lace dress with cap sleeves and full lining. The waist is a
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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening
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1950s Evening Gowns

Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the waist. Can easily be
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1950s Blouses and Tops

1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gigi Young Salmon Coral Pink Silk Taffeta Vintage 50s Fit n Flare Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s GIG YOUNG salmon / coral pink silk taffeta fit n' flare 3/4 sleeves dress! Features
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Stephen Burrows Black Chiffon and Taffeta Bubble Hem Dress
By Stephen Burrows
Located in Greenport, NY
1950’s little black dress. Invisible zipper in the back. Label reads size “6”, includes white sample
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Black Lace Dress with Blush-Colored lining and Velvet Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handmade 1950's Black Lace Dress with Blush-Colored lining and Velvet Accents. Black lace over a
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

DELLTOWN 1950's Burnished Orange Scalloped Edge Cocktail Dress Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a burnished orange taffeta. Features scalloped edges with center
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

EDITH HEYMAN 1950's Pink Silk Cocktail Embellished Dress Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a light pink embellished taffeta. Features a side zipper closure
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the
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1950s French Opera Coats

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
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Size: Equivalent to French size 42-44
Vintage 1950's Oleg Cassini Black Embroidered Silk Cutwork Portrait-Collar Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mid 1950's. Cassini was best known as the “Couturier to Camelot" since he created 300 total looks for
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & White Antique Lace Silk Taffeta Backless Ruffled Gown
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from 1930s silk lace and 1950s silk taffeta. All the materials came out of
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21st Century and Contemporary Formal Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Lipstick Red & Navy Silk Taffeta Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Recycled 1950s silk taffeta and 1940s ribbon MORPHEW COLLECTION Lipstick Red & Navy Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
By Jean Allen
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 London England Superb evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean
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1950s English Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pauline Trigere Black Silk Sculpted Pockets 'New Look' Full Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
During the 1950's and 1960's, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous excess in Hollywood
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched
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1950s American Evening Dresses

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Bouffant Party Dress-S, 1950
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
taffeta underskirt, blue tiered ruffle petticoat and embroidered tulle overlay shot with silver thread
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Jean Varon Vintage Strapless Black Taffeta Evening Dress with Ruffles and Bow
By Jean Varon
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Velvet Coat
Located in Alford, MA
Velvet is in! This black velvet 1950s princess-style coat is in great condition and features a
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1950s American Coats and Outerwear

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
great fit, a V cut back and an incredible skirt completely adorned with spiraling rows of taffeta. The
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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Black Strapless Ribbon Sous-tache Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s black nude illusion strapless party dress featuring pleated ribbon sous-tache in a whimsical
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Navy Blue Floral Printed Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Navy Blue floral printed rayon twill custom made day dress with inteiro taffeta & tulle
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1950s Day Dresses

1950s Black Strapless Silk Tafetta Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print. Perfect for wedding or
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1950s American Evening Gowns

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1950s Taffeta For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1950s taffeta you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Blue, Red and more. If you’re looking for a 1950s taffeta from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Ceil Chapman, Emma Domb and Christian Dior are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1950s Taffeta?

Prices for a 1950s taffeta can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $700.

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