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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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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Incredible Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Hot Pink Fully Sequined 90s Mini Dress

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By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1990s schocking hot pink fully sequined and beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequin throughout. Pink seed beads line the sleeves and plung...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci
21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci

21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a striking black-and-white geometric-patterned bag by Emilio Pucci, exemplifying modern sophistication and artistic design. Crafted in the 21st century and in never-used cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Exceptional in every way, from its unheard-of larger size to the intricacy of its beadwork. The tying tabard-style skirt offers adjustability, while the deep navy color differentiate...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New

Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New

By Halston

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...

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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

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

Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket
Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket

Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back

Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back

By Teal Traina

Located in Sparks, NV

Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit G buckle
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit G buckle

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit G buckle

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Top Skirt Suit Gucci G buckle Runway 1990s S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Strap Tank Top Thong Skirt Set Black Knit Desig...

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown
Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown

Bill Blass Vintage Size 12 / 14 Black Silk Chiffon 1990s Long Sleeve 90s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS for BERGDORF GOODMAN couture quality black evening dress! Luxurious black silk chiffon. Black on black polka dot bodice, with semi sheer black chiffon abov...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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Dolce & Gabbana Faux Fur Jacket small

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore This D&G jacket is made of 65% viscose 35% cotton in astrakhan lamb style. It has 2 pockets and 3 buttons at front. Labeled an It...

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20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990
Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990

Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood brown wool swing coat with velvet. Oversized inverted lapels, large perspex Orb button and voluminous back panel. Portrait, Fall-Winter 1990

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1990s British Coats and Outerwear

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Vintage 1960's turquoise pleated dress original 1960s tiered pleated dress UK 8

Vintage 1960's turquoise pleated dress original 1960s tiered pleated dress UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

An eye-catching piece to behold this original 1960's pleated dress in a vibrant shade of turquoise blue, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The elegant rounded ne...

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1960s Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1920's cream silk floral shawl silk fringing knotted shawl
Vintage 1920's cream silk floral shawl silk fringing knotted shawl

Vintage 1920's cream silk floral shawl silk fringing knotted shawl

Located in Nashville, TN

A marvel to behold. This original 1920's cream silk shawl, embellished with a pattern of scattered roses in shades of blush, red, yellow orange and teal greens, framed along each ext...

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1920s Scarves

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt It 42 / 6
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt It 42 / 6

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt It 42 / 6

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Removable Fox Collar Jacket + Skirt FW 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 90% Wool ( thick wool ), 10% Cashmere. Real Fox. Dark Purple Color, D...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

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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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