1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...

Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice, and skirt has panels that look amazing on and with movement. Hidden ...

1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a sweetheart neckline adorned with ruffled tulle. The ...

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction and in superb vintage condition. The dress features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust. There are spaghetti straps, princess seams along the bodice and a slightly dropped, curved waistline atop of a classic 50s full skirt...

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interest...

Made in the most delicious shade of jade green cotton and decorated with silver glass lined beads and gunmetal silver bugle beads, this original 1950's evening dress and matching bol...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

50s flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. There is a lot of fading and wear on the velvet of the skirt, as well as badly done repairs to ...

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...

A fabulous black ruched 1950s dress by Suzy Perette. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted horizontally ruched through to the thighs where a gathered full ...

Antonio Castillo was one of the most prominent couturiers to come out of Paris in the 1940s and joined the house of Lanvin in 1950. This is a stunning black fine wool dress with cou...

A Christian Dior-New York (founded in 1948) black silk/satin evening dress. Bearing a Christian Dior Original made in USA Christian Dior-New Yo...

An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white flocked skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with cap ...

Larry Aldrich, 1950's Era Vintage Couture, Silk Taffeta, V Neck Front Wrap Style with Bow, Two Front Pockets, Nine Fabric Back Buttons, Built-in Moderate Crinoline with Hook and Eye ...

1950s iridescent coral organza gown. Drop waist with floral bouquet detail.

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in different shades of green, tan and purple Hidden metal zip...

Sumptuous vintage sartorial dress designed in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship. The dress is made entirely of pearl gray silk satin, very elegant and delicate. The straps are th...

1950s A-line Cotton Dress with velvet bows and Matching belt Bust - 36 Waist - 26 Hip - FR Length - 41 Size Us - S

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and has a round neckline, full skirt with bow detail, centr...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

An amazing and highly stylized 1950's floral silk-faille dress by the famous American designer Peggy Hunt. Starting in the 1930's through the early 1960's, she was immensely successf...

Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its, simple, elegant lin...

Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...

A pretty and easy to wear evening dress in a floral print. The dress has a black background, back central zip and shoulder straps. It is unlined.

1950S NINA RICCI Ivory Silk & Brown Velvet Gown With Evening Cape

A chic vintage black cocktail dress , by 'styled by H Tromp for Melonique Originals Ltd. The dress is in a ribbed fabric with a v backline...

1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified neckline decorated with a panel of pleated tulle. Attached at the neckline is a paste...

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot mus...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

A stunning sculptural black silk dress from Werle, Beverly Hills. It has a one shoulder fitted bodice with an inner boned corset. The skirt consists of 1 tier wrapping horizontally around the straight skirt 3 times. It closes with a fine side painted metal zipper, is fully lined in black silk and has a matching tie belt. Fits size Extra Small...

A beautiful 1950s azure silk brocade halter cocktail sheath dress and jacket ensemble attributed to Philip Hulitar with no labels present. Low-cut back ...

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Double-zip in the middle back, one to close the bustier undernieth, the other one to close the dress. Bow in the middle back. Tulle pettic...

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...

A stunning 1950s Ceil Chapman lightweight navy silk fitted sheath dress with draped hip and a dramatic wide-set draped neckline accented with white lace applique covered décolletage....

Circa 1950 France Pierre Balmain Paris evening or ceremony dress with matching bolero and purse from the 1950s. Ivory Duchess satin embroidered with wh...

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet pane...

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored sequin and matching sash. Metal zipper closure loca...

Timeless 1950s Estevez Black lace off shoulder cocktail dress. Bust: 34”/ Waist 28”

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yell...

Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in love with that pale blush-pink color! Harvey...

A fabulous black jersey dress by Mr. Blackwell. It is a semi fitted sheath with 3/4 length sleeves and a collar that dips lower in the back. The collar and 5" at the hem are woven ...

With its gorgeous turquoise blue color and flawless silhouette, this Mexican aztec tiki novelty print dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known...

Though his designs do not enjoy the name recognition as those of Dior or Balmain, Daniel Werlé created breathtaking clothing for Hollywood actresses like Barbara Stanwyk, Gloria Swanson and Loretta Young. His commitment to exacting details, unusual shapes and fine materials is reflected in this exquisite ballerina dress...

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the small, square neckline that features a modesty panel with a sailor collar and bow. T...

This magnificent late 1950s or early 1960s Hardy Aimes couture silk organza occasion dress is a fantastic example of this celebrated designer's artful tailoring and use of structured silks. Best renowned for his appointment in 1955 to HRH Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Dressmaker, Aimes created pieces for many public figures such as Vivien Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped and pointed taffeta neckline. Skirt is a trumpet shape with bias cut handkerchief hem panels. Fully lined, zipper back. A rare piece from a well-known Golden Age Of Hollywood...

A headturning vintage party /evening dress by Lee Delman. In rose pink with a sky blue background., the dress has a cross over front , full skirt with netti...

A chic gold cocktail dress, ideal for the party season. The dress has a round neckline, and is fully lined with a central back zip and attractive petal /layered detail on the front.

An Audrey Hepburn style stunner, this Givenchy-inspired dress features handmade Spanish lace cut from an enormous mantilla and meticulously hand s...

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...

A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity....

Fashioned from vibrant sapphire blue mid weight silk-organza, this 1950's Beaumelle creation has everything a woman wants. The bodice has a gorgeous ruched asymmetric one-shoulder shelf bust design. I adore the sparkling metallic threaded lace detail which is so playful and elegant at the same time. The alluring full pleated circle-skirt finishes this beauty off with a perfect Christian Dior New Look...