1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

In this gorgeous 1950's Claire Schaffel designer cocktail dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to...

Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metal...

This beautiful 1950s calf length dress by celebrated American couturier Mainbocher, who famously designed Wallis Simpson's wedding dress and trousseau for her marriage to the Duke of...

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery ta...

50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.

Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with silk belt. Size: 4 / small Measurement: Bust: 34 inches / Waist : 26 inches / dre...

Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & White Haute Couture Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Jacket With Mink Collar

A pretty vintage party gown by Gina Couture. The dress is in a pink fabric with gold floral detail. It has a central back zip, is fully lined and has a fol...

Vintage 1960s floral brocade cocktail dress with a drop waist by Richilene. Unlined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern siz...

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1...

Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc. Vibrant colors of ora...

A pretty dove grey vintage cocktail dress by Zenith Original. The dress has a scoop necklline, front and back and as a built in petticoat with frill at...

Such an elegant and timeless 1950's cocktail dress from the Evelyn Brown Washington D.C designer label. Perfect for any upcoming party; you can't help but feel feminine in this beaut...

Chic 1950s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an intricate tailored pleated bodice with a straight skirt. Hidden metal zipper down the back ...

A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.

Known as "the neckline king," Luis Estévez skyrocketed to stardom in 1955 with designs that celebrated--and flaunted--the female figure. Immaculately tailored, this bombshell cocktai...

1950s A-Line Red & Black Novelty Dress. Full red felt skirt with adorable felt multicolored circles and rhinestones. Black draped bodice.

1950s Tina Lesser pink and green plaid cotton strapless dress with shawl attached. Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 27 inches. Belt sold separately **** This Garmen...

A lovely 1950's cocktail dress from Lee Claire New York in a mauve pink lace with a unique modified bustle style silhouette. The dress zips and hooks at th...

1950S Cotton Pastel Pink Watercolor Floral Circle Skirt Dress

Bombshell 1950s emerald green silk shantung full length dress! Fabulous flattering wiggle fit, with couture qualities. Flattering ruching detail at the waist. Avant Garde oversized h...

GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): Greta Plattry Original Designer: Greta Plattry St...

1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Bust: 32” / Waist: 25” /Hip open. Size 0/2 /XS

A chic vintage ribbonwork dress. The dress is by Glenygyle and has a front button and side zip opening. It has covered buttons and elbow length slea...

Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look) cocktail dress and crinoline by MISS BROOKS! Words cannot even begin to describe how...

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a fitted satin bodice with an oversized bow on the f...

1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches

Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...

Lillie Rubin Red Beaded Cocktail Dress Stunning cocktail dress, entirely hand beaded with glass beads. This is a truly show stopping piece. B 36 W 30 H 40 L 43

A pretty vintage 1950 's cocktail dress. The dress has a black background and blush pink floral print. It is fully lined, with a drape over front , and scoop back.

Absolutely beautiful couture workmanship with amazing detail including inside net bodice; boned neckline (including back) and shoulder straps; plunging back; hidden zip closure at ba...

Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint...

Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...

This exquisite Traina-Norell designer dress exemplifies their signature blend of couture-level quality with quintessentially American style— elegant in its simplicity. The gorgeous g...

Gorgeous 50s vintage NINA ANDREWS pale pink and rose gold embroidered silk satin wiggle dress! Couture quality, with most of the sewing done by hand. Features hand-embroidered flower...

A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of colours, yellow,olive and ivory stripes with gold trim....

Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a pale yellow cotton and black lace. Fitted tailored bodice with a forgiving full sk...

A chic cocktail dress designed by Worth, London. The dress has an outer layer of dark grey silk chiffon. The skirt is lined in a deep mauve/grey coloured fabric and the bust area in ...

A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...

A seductive and highly stylized 1950's sparkling silver lamé dress ensemble by the famous Lilli Diamond label. The silhouette is classic pin-up "femm...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...

A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham and floral print. Two dresses in one, the cap sleeves are fully detachable and conv...

Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...

Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...

During the 1950's and 1960's, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous excess in Hollywood fashion. Her exquisite tailoring and feminine-fitting clothing were highly desired by the wealthy and famous. She could create dresses which fit like a glove; cut in an extremely flattering style. Trigère designs commanded some of the highest prices...

This is a really beautiful example of late 1950s to early 1960s cocktail wear from the era. It has the retail label ‘Eleanor's House of Fashion Miami’, but I suspect very much that d...

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...

A pretty vintage dress in apricot colour lace with a matching bolero. The dress is strapless with boning in the bodice and a side zip. It has a...

Rare ANN FLEISCHER for I. MAGNIN early 1950s navy blue and red hand knit ribbon silk belted dress ! Couture quality with the entire dress literally hand ...

This is a vintage black lace and cream silk gown by Balenciaga Couture, from the 1950's. The gown has a black lace constructed bodice with boning an...

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle

1950s Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress.

Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...

Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

Gorgeous vintage 50s SILVANO OF ROMA FOR HEISER red silk dip hem mini dress or top! Hard to find designer is hugely sought after! Features an all-over metallic brocade pattern in gol...