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What are 50s style dresses called?
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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
Chromolithograph of Swiss Women's Dresses. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Prints
Materials
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.
Category
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Byblos 1990s Multicoloured Women's Dress Size Large Vintage Fashion
By Byblos
Located in Capri, IT
Byblos multicoloured dress
Size L
Category
1990s Day Dresses
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Multicoloured Women's Dress by Iceberg, Excellent Condition
Located in Capri, IT
Iceberg multicoloured dress
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Rick Owens 2014 Vicious Collection Women's Dress Size 2-4 Mesh Insert
By Rick Owens
Located in Port Hope, ON
Rick Owens is an avant-garde American designer, known for his whimsical collections, and has been called the Lord of Darkness.
This dress is very conservative for him, especially as ...
Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
$297 Sale Price
40% Off
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 & evening wear). Most likely a design study for a print advertisement for the famed ...
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
