1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Beautiful 1950s ANNE FOGARTY hot pink silk / rayon fit n' flare 'New Look' cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice with mock pink buttons at cente...

A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...

This gorgeous House of Worth haute couture cocktail ensemble, dating back to the early 1950-52 time period, is in a class of its own. The House of Worth was an elite French...

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...

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

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...

This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian Dior and we have been fortunate to handle this same dress twice in the last 20 year...

Ceil Chapman, 1950's Era, Pleated Front and Back Panels, Front Bow, Open Top Puff Sleeves with Bows on Ends, Round Neck, Bone In Front and Sides, Back Zipper, Hook and Eye Black Clos...

Iconic Alfred Shaheen 1950s cocktail dress in beautiful vibrant blue silk. Hourglass silhouette and matching covered buttons. Rare early label. Details: Fully Lined Side Metal...

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

Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the n...

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle

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....

This is such a seductive and enchanting look from the rare Philip Hulitar 'Old Hollywood' designer label. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...

Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of different postcards and letters throughout. Buttons up the front center bodice. Hidden...

Fashioned from rich olive-green light weight silk-organza, this 1950's creation has everything a woman wants. The boned bodice has a gorgeous pleated texture shelf-bust design. I ado...

A highly desirable, original, 1950s cocktail dress which could easily be worn as an alternative wedding dress. The fabric is a beautiful gold coloured silk satin and the dress featur...

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...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

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...

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...

Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress! Bess Myerson was a Miss America winner in 1945. She also dabbled i...

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau ne...

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

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...

An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...

A gorgeous mid-century formal gown by the Marjon Couture London fashion house. The fabric used is of the highest quality; shimmering light-weight mauve ...

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...

Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress ! Features lipstick red prints of flowers and orig...

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...

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

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

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...

50s Navy Taffeta Strapless Gown with Pink Satin Hip & Bust Bow. Metal zipper.

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...

Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...

Ethereally soft and feminine from its petal bust to its chevron ruffles, this exquisite dress even includes ribbon-tied bouquets of pink flowers around the skirt circumference. Very Paris circa 1952. Vintage strapless full-skirted party dress with ruched bodice, sweetheart petal bust and V-shaped front waistline; four flexible stays around full bodice circumference. Gathered waist skirt features two full length tulle underlayers and one shorter, scallop-edge top layer trimmed in black and white ruffle tulle; pink millinery...

BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress! Brand New deadstock vintage dress! Skirt feat...

This vintage Ceil Chapman dress is so lovely! This incredible dress has beautiful ruching, which was a signature of most of Chapman's 1950's dresses, and the green and purple floral ...

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 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...

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...

Cocktail dress in fuschia satin with "spaguettis" shoulders straps. Boned and satin lining inside the bustier. Pleated skirt. Cut-work on the waist. Stiff cotton and organza lining...

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...

Showstopping 50s demi couture mermaid evening dress! Vibrant yellow and gold silk brocade. Features a dramatic sequined and beaded high collar. Fitted bodice, with a flared skirt. Ba...

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...

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...

Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...

A lovely white vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's. The dress has a round neckline and has a pleat at the front with bow detail . It is...

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...

A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...

A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

Circa 1955/1960 London England Superb evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pie...

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...

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