1950s Black Dresses

A beautifully cut mid 1950s little black dress by celebrated American designer Ceil Chapman, known for her exceptional draping and figure-enhancing silhouettes.

This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection.

Beautifully constructed, this simple silk Helen Rose from the 1950's is the most classic LBD. The U neckline is balanced by the elbow length sleeves and seams down the sides of the b...

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 front. Zipper up the side. Excellen...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features draping at the center front and a center back zipper. There is a sash detail at the center back waist...

This is a beautiful Dorothy O'Hara design. It is a wonderful 3/4 length dress with a gorgeous draped bow, under the bust, accented with a delightful rhinestone embellishment. The dre...

This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...

The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace accents on the bodice.

Rendered in the deepest shade of black velvet and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones, this original 1950's dress, is just the piece to add to your cocktail wardrobe.

1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress

A great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the bodice back. It has a straight skirt with a back vent and an attached belt. The dre...

Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...

Vintage 1950s black raw silk cocktail dress with origami flower detail at the waist.

Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt.

A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress.

1950's black lace cocktail dress from the Saks Fifth Avenue label.

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine, feminine and in lovely vintage condition.

This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman.

A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap sleaves and rouching at the waist. It is marked a size 7 , and has a central back zip.

Some fading on the shoulder but otherwise in perfect shape. 1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

A fabulous light weight black wool and silk dress by Betty Carol. It has princess seaming for a great fit, a V cut back and an incredible skirt completely adorned with spiraling rows...

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 lines and luxurious quality o...

Darling black cotton 1950s wiggle dress with a striped tuxedo detail and oversized collar.

A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised of dozens of 1/3" vertical finished strips of fabric draping over it creating a bl...

There is a center back metal zipper and a hook and eye at the top, and there is an attached boned corset inside. The dress is in excellent condition, dating to the 1950's.

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher.

This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has short cap sleeves, empire waist, a zipper up the back, and a flowing skirt. Measure...

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

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event.

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this original 1950's vintage Ceil Chapman dress, is the perfect Little black dress for your vintage wardrobe.

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 sleev...

This is a vintage silk purple and black floral print dress with matching coat by Mingolini Gugenheim. It is a strapless bustier dress with a 17" side-seam zipper, a bow detail which ...

A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure ...

Very rare and stunning navy blue satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the early 1950's. Tailored through the waist with a softly structured silhouet...

This charming 1950s cotton dress with rose print in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac, yellow, jade green and white over a black and gold daisy print.

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure.

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite.

Rare Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black dress, serial number under the tag, it can fit 36 FR up to 40 FR, US 2 up to US 6

Exquisite detailing on this 1950s black fishtail dress. Left side zipper. 3 buttons black closure.

This design by Kenneth Johnson is composed of a black lace with a sequin collar. Features a waist belt and center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cro...

Rendered in an iconic and breathtaking silhouette, this original 1950's cocktail dress rendered in a black silk and embellished with trailing black glass beadwork, is the perfect pie...

1950's evening dress made from a flame stitch brocade featuring shades of turquoise on a black base.

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...

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 Style: Fit and flare circle ski...

This is a lovely vintage little black cocktail dress made by Don Loper, from the collection of actress Winona Ryder. It is made of wool, and has a long satin bow on the neckline. The...

This cocktail dress is composed of black lace with silk. The bodice features scalloped edges with a nude underlay. The skirt is shot with crinoline (not included). There is a zipper...

The dress is lined top to bottom in black silk-satin with most of the dress seamed and finished.

This gown features a floral beaded pattern a top a mesh fabric and sleeveless design. There is a center back zipper closure. Excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-referen...

This 1950s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey.

1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print.

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...

The back is secured with a hidden black zip and the dress is lined to the reverse of the silk in black viscose.

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress.

1950s abstract flower print black dress jewel tone shades fit & flare silhouette long sleeves jewel neckline the sweetest little bows at waist dress has back metal zip closure metal...

This luxurious and weighty 1950s black, brown and turquoise evening dress is from the famous Martha Boutique.

This beautiful 1950s Lancel haute couture dress has a beaded waist and is made in a luxurious wool. The dress doesn't have a lining, as it was common to wear a separate lingerie dre...

British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering.

A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...

Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon.