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What are 50s style dresses called?

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What are 50s style dresses called?
1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique Print of Swiss Women's Dresses by Racinet, circa 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz'. Chromolithograph of Swiss Women's Dresses
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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Round Diamonds & Ruby Women Dress Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful women's dress pendant with cable chain is crafted in 18k white gold. It features
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Stylish, Vintage 1940s Fashion Design, Women's Dresses, Marshall Field & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring an elegant design for women's dresses (day
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

John J. NAPIER – Women dressed in the Antique Style
Located in PARIS, FR
John J. NAPIER - English School late 19th century This paintings illustrates the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins or the Parable of the ten bridesmaids, is one of the parables...
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Antique 1860s Paintings

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Canvas

Tranquility -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Tranquility" is a striking fusion of realism and abstraction, capturing the viewer's attention with its bold contrasts and evocative expression. The central figure, painted in grays...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Solid 18K Rose Gold Pearl & Ruby Womens Dress Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This wonderfully elegant ring, proudly shows off two magnificent 6mm Cultured Pearls, enhanced by these two colorful red Rubies. Certainly a noticeable piece of Jewelry which will be...
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2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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