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1950s Long Evening Gowns

1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s
1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s

1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown. Impeccable tailoring and fit one would expect from Chapman. Tailored bodice with long semi ...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

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1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0
1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0

1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Asian inspired custom made cheongsam cocktail dress is composed of a silver silk brocade and features a mandarin styled collar, a body skimming design with slits at the ...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Scarlet Silk Faille Cocktail Dress w/ Back Bustle, High Neck and Long Sleeves
1950s Scarlet Silk Faille Cocktail Dress w/ Back Bustle, High Neck and Long Sleeves

1950s Scarlet Silk Faille Cocktail Dress w/ Back Bustle, High Neck and Long Sleeves

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 1950s scarlet silk faille cocktail dress with stunning back bustle detail, back zipper, high faux turtleneck and long zippered sleeves. It is unhemmed (will be left to o...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Adele Simpson Vintage Multi Color Mod Brocade Long Sleeve Dress, 1950s
Adele Simpson Vintage Multi Color Mod Brocade Long Sleeve Dress, 1950s

Adele Simpson Vintage Multi Color Mod Brocade Long Sleeve Dress, 1950s

By Adele Simpson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Adele Simpson 1950's Vintage Multi Mod Brocade Long Sleeve Dress - 8. This long sleeve mod brocade dress features a rhinestone gold brooch with yellow, green, and red stones. This ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Rappi Vintage Navy Blue Heavy Silk Satin New Look Long Sleeve Dress XS
1950s Rappi Vintage Navy Blue Heavy Silk Satin New Look Long Sleeve Dress XS

1950s Rappi Vintage Navy Blue Heavy Silk Satin New Look Long Sleeve Dress XS

By Rappi

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1950s new look dress by designer Rappi. Deep midnight navy blue silk satin fabric, button up front and tiny Peter Pan collar. Demi couture hand-stitched detailing th...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Lipstick Red Wool + Mink Fur Cuffs Vintage 50s Bombshell Long Sleeve Dress
1950s Lipstick Red Wool + Mink Fur Cuffs Vintage 50s Bombshell Long Sleeve Dress

1950s Lipstick Red Wool + Mink Fur Cuffs Vintage 50s Bombshell Long Sleeve Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s lipstick red wool and mink fur cuffs. Features a soft lightweight wool. Flattering gathers at the waist. Black mink fur at each sleeve cuff. Full metal zipper up the ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress C. 1940's-1950's
Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress C. 1940's-1950's

Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress C. 1940's-1950's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY Ceil Chapman Black Embellished Long Sleeve Dress c. 1940's-1950's. Ceil Chapman, renowned as Marilyn Monroe's go to fashion designer, achieved fame in the 1940s and...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Rappi Couture Black Sheer Dotted Tulle Long Sleeve New Look Dress
Vintage 1950s Rappi Couture Black Sheer Dotted Tulle Long Sleeve New Look Dress

Vintage 1950s Rappi Couture Black Sheer Dotted Tulle Long Sleeve New Look Dress

By Rappi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous mid 1950's sheer black dotted net tulle party dress by the high-end Rappi label. Rappi was a talented Viennese-born woman named Syd Rappaport who made a name for herself wit...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...

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1980s American Jumpsuits

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Black Beaded Cardigan

Black Beaded Cardigan

Located in Alford, MA

Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Cardigans

Valentino New Oversized Cotton Dress with Bustle Back
Valentino New Oversized Cotton Dress with Bustle Back

Valentino New Oversized Cotton Dress with Bustle Back

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning white cotton oversized shirt dress from Valentino. It has a shirt collar, a short button up vest under the bodice, elaborate draped sleeves and back draping from the shoul...

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress
1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress

1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress

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1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress

By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Great transitional dress in cream knit by Italian designer Laura Biagiotti. Best known for her sumptuous knits this dress fits like a glove and can be worn dressed up or down. In exc...

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1980s Italian Maxi Dresses

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

1998 Fall/Winter Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cream Cashmere Strapless Gown
1998 Fall/Winter Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cream Cashmere Strapless Gown

1998 Fall/Winter Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cream Cashmere Strapless Gown

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1998 Fall Winter Ralph Lauren purple label collection cream 100% cashmere strapless gown. Worn on the runway in 1998 by super model Shalom Harlow, this classic minimalist piece speak...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress

1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Vintage Krizia Hunter Green Silk Sequin Dress
1990s Vintage Krizia Hunter Green Silk Sequin Dress

1990s Vintage Krizia Hunter Green Silk Sequin Dress

By Krizia

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Krizia dress, with all-over hunter green sequins! Stunning color, with a flattering shape, that can be worn a variety of ways. Easily dress down, as a slouch daytim...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Versace Navy Bodycon Dress with Mesh Cut outs
Versace Navy Bodycon Dress with Mesh Cut outs

Versace Navy Bodycon Dress with Mesh Cut outs

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous navy light weight wool knit dress from Versace. It is fitted with as long sleeves and a crew neckline. The side waist from waist to hips have mesh covered horizontal cut ...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Located in Nashville, TN

his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...

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1950s Clutches

Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Black Lace Up Grommet Sheath Dress
Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Black Lace Up Grommet Sheath Dress

Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Black Lace Up Grommet Sheath Dress

By Moschino

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple and chic black sheath dress by Moschino. Oversized grommet detail with a lace up front. Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: I 46/ US 12/ F 42/ D 42/ GB 16 Color:...

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Late 20th Century Italian Sheath Dresses

Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s

Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2004 Brown Silk Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2004 Brown Silk Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2004 Brown Silk Dress

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich brown fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. The dress portion is strapless then it is sheer to the stand up collar at the neck and to the elbows of the dra...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black knit sleeveless dress with black sequin. Knit composition: 88% wool, 10% nylon, 2% stretch. SIZE M

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1950s Long Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 1950s long evening gowns for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of 1950s long evening gowns includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s long evening gowns designed by Ceil Chapman, Louis Feraud and Morphew — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are 1950s Long Evening Gowns?

Prices for 1950s long evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $10,479, while these items, on average, fetch $995.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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