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1950 Sequin Dress

1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf
1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf

1950's Sequin Leaf Cocktail Dress with Scarf

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1950's Sequin Leaf Printed Cotton Cocktail Dress with Scarf. Fitted bodice with draped

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Maurice Rentner Sequin Cocktail Dress
1950s Maurice Rentner Sequin Cocktail Dress

1950s Maurice Rentner Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Maurice Rentner

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Haute Couture Black Lace and Sequin Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

-close in the sequin work that adorns the whole dress; rectangular black sequins follow the folds of the

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1950s British Evening Dresses

1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress
1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress

1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress
A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress

A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress

By Jeanne Paquin

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10
Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10

Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage design is composed of sequins in aqua and turquoise hues. Features a center back

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design

1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design

Located in London, GB

adorned with playful details that make it special. The whole dress has a black cotton tulle overlay and

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1950s British Ball Gowns

1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay

1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay

Located in London, GB

are adorned with two rows of pearlescent sequins. This dress is fully lined in cream silk. A final

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown

1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown

Located in New York, NY

pack in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Miss Ruth Relief Beaded Stretch Wool Sequin Gown Size Small
Miss Ruth Relief Beaded Stretch Wool Sequin Gown Size Small

Miss Ruth Relief Beaded Stretch Wool Sequin Gown Size Small

By Miss Ruth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Miss Ruth design is composed of a relief beaded & sequin black wool. Features a center back

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1950s Evening Gowns

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Vintage 1950's Black Sequins Cocktail Dress with Belt
Vintage 1950's Black Sequins Cocktail Dress with Belt

Vintage 1950's Black Sequins Cocktail Dress with Belt

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * black mesh covered in shiny black sequins * tiered layers * metal back

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's black sequin and taffeta  tea length evening dress
1950's black sequin and taffeta  tea length evening dress

1950's black sequin and taffeta tea length evening dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a black sequin and taffeta evening dress. It is sleeveless, with a black sequin shelf

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress
1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Grey Sequin Cocktail Dress. Grey silk satin sleeveless cocktail dress with multicolored

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Sequin Sheer Dress, 1950s
Black Sequin Sheer Dress, 1950s

Black Sequin Sheer Dress, 1950s

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stunning Late 1950s early 1960s Fitted Sequin Dress. Sheer at shoulder and sleeves. Formal or

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ikat Blue and Brown Dress with Subtle Sequin Handwork, 1950s
Ikat Blue and Brown Dress with Subtle Sequin Handwork, 1950s

Ikat Blue and Brown Dress with Subtle Sequin Handwork, 1950s

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful ikat print dress from the 1950's. Cotton dress features a piped scoop neck and a low

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1950s Unknown Casual Dresses

1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress
1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress

1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adrian Midnight Blue Sequined Dress with Jacket
Adrian Midnight Blue Sequined Dress with Jacket

Adrian Midnight Blue Sequined Dress with Jacket

By Adrian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mimic the pattern of the sequins. Dress is fitted through the waist, skirt is an illusion wrap that is

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

Norman Norell Strapless Black Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Topanga, CA

Stapless silk charmeuse dress with all over black sequins on the bust and skirt, mat silk band

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero
Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero

Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Oradell, NJ

sequined bolero jacket, probably dating to the 1950's vintage. The dress has a fitted bodice which has

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

VINTAGE 1960'S SEA FOAM CHIFFON SEQUIN PARTY WEDDING DRESS
VINTAGE 1960'S SEA FOAM CHIFFON SEQUIN PARTY WEDDING DRESS

VINTAGE 1960'S SEA FOAM CHIFFON SEQUIN PARTY WEDDING DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a beautiful dress made of sea foam chiffon. The bodice is is beautifully beaded with beads

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown
1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Sequined Bombshell Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage gown from Mr. Blackwell dates to the 1950's through early 1960's and is fully covered in

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Silk Crepe and Chiffon Sequin Gown
Black Silk Crepe and Chiffon Sequin Gown

Black Silk Crepe and Chiffon Sequin Gown

Located in Topanga, CA

Best and Company black silk crepe gown with a black silk chiffon sash at bust. The sequins swirl

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress
Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress

Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

front of the dress. Sheer organza silk neckline with a hand-sequined embellishment. Rear zip and snap

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

A glamorous 1950's Florence Lustig knit wear dress with shimmering all over sequins and elaborate

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

HOWARD GREER 1950s Sequin Cocktail Dress
HOWARD GREER 1950s Sequin Cocktail Dress

HOWARD GREER 1950s Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Howard Greer

Located in Austin, TX

Howard Greer zebra sequin dress circa 1950. Mr. Greer created designs for Katherine Hepburn

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Dress Haute Couture with Golden Sequins, 1950s
Vintage Dress Haute Couture with Golden Sequins, 1950s

Vintage Dress Haute Couture with Golden Sequins, 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Black lace dress entirely embroidered with golden sequins and adged with black velvet. No size

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1950s Evening Dresses

1950s Gene Shelly Pink Sleeveless Sequins Cocktail Dress
1950s Gene Shelly Pink Sleeveless Sequins Cocktail Dress

1950s Gene Shelly Pink Sleeveless Sequins Cocktail Dress

By Gene Shelly

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1950s pink sheath dress with sequins and some beads. Size: 2/4 SMALL. Perfect summer

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1950s American Summer Dresses

1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa
1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa

1950s Red Sequin Cocktail Dress owned by Vivienne Della Chiesa

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous gown from Vivienne Della Chiesa who sang in Vegas with the Rat-Pack. Fully sequined in a

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s German Ballgown w/  Sequins
1950s German Ballgown w/  Sequins

1950s German Ballgown w/ Sequins

Located in Gresham, OR

cotton fabric and embellished with sequins and fantastic circular gathered panels. The bottom tier of

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1950s German Evening Gowns

50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!
50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!

50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s spectacular gold sequin gown, hand-sewn sequins on wool knit to conform to every curve

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Mr. Blackwell 50s Tri-Color Solid Sequin Evening Gown
Mr. Blackwell 50s Tri-Color Solid Sequin Evening Gown

Mr. Blackwell 50s Tri-Color Solid Sequin Evening Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous Mr. Blackwell gown from the 50s or 60s in solid sequins with a tri-color (white pink and

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1950s American Evening Gowns

50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown
50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown

50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown

By Gene Shelly

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful, glamorous 1950s gown of wool knit entirely covered in hand-sewn black sequins. The

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied

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1950s French Ball Gowns

1950s Hand-Painted and Sequined Tulle 2-Piece Skirt and Top
1950s Hand-Painted and Sequined Tulle 2-Piece Skirt and Top

1950s Hand-Painted and Sequined Tulle 2-Piece Skirt and Top

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s hand-painted and sequined tulle 2-piece skirt and top set: extravagant 5 layer taffeta and

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1950s American Informal Dresses

1950’s Jonathan Logan Magenta Dress Suit with Sequin Collar
1950’s Jonathan Logan Magenta Dress Suit with Sequin Collar

1950’s Jonathan Logan Magenta Dress Suit with Sequin Collar

Located in Atlanta, GA

classy without being trendy. This early 1950’s magenta faille skirt suit features a sweet peplum jacket

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Dress in Silk Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1950
Ceil Chapman Dress in Silk Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1950

Ceil Chapman Dress in Silk Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1950

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1950 United States Elegant cocktail dress in black georgette silk crepe embroidered with

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1650s American Evening Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress

1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Studio City, CA

1950s Ceil Chapman pink sequin sleeveless cocktail dress with bateau-style neckline that dips at

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1960’s Lilli Diamond Shoulder Baring Sequin & Chiffon Evening Dress
1960’s Lilli Diamond Shoulder Baring Sequin & Chiffon Evening Dress

1960’s Lilli Diamond Shoulder Baring Sequin & Chiffon Evening Dress

By Lilli Diamond, Al Diamond

Located in Atlanta, GA

embellished with sheer nude illusion panels decorated with sequins. The overall look is reminiscent of old

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress
Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress

Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress

By Traina-Norell, Norman Norell

Located in New Hope, PA

Chartreuse silk jersey is covered with matching chartreuse sequins, all hand sewn, for this early

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Sequin Applique Size 6 8
Ceil Chapman Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Sequin Applique Size 6 8

Ceil Chapman Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Sequin Applique Size 6 8

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sequin applique. The dress features a mock neck collar and side zipper. In excellent vintage condition

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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By Victor Costa

Located in Alford, MA

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem

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By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...

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Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling

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By Valentino, Valentino Couture

Located in Gresham, OR

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1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater

1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...

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1950s Cardigans

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Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44

Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44

By Christian Dior

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This fabulous Christian Dior cocktail dress is red with a floral-esque print on it. The dress is made of silk chiffon with a pleated skirt and ruched along the bust and single strap....

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Early 1990s Donna Karan Corset Boned Sheer White Lace Strapless Bustier Top

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By Donna Karan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 1990s, this Donna Karan strapless bustier top is crafted from sheer white lace with intricate an floral motif. Structured with internal boning for a sculpted, corset-l...

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ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of sculptural knitwear. Crafted in turquoise stretch wool knit, ...

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Vintage Oscar de la Renta Miss O Size 8 / 10 Kaleidoscope Print Silk Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving full skirt. Vibrant co...

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By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

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By Michael Casey

Located in Gresham, OR

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By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...

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By La Perla

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo

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1950 Sequin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950 sequin dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1950 sequin dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Gene Shelly, Ceil Chapman and Emma Domb are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950 Sequin Dress?

The price for a 1950 sequin dress starts at $225 and tops out at $6,500, and on average, selling for $750.

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.

Questions About 1950 Sequin Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Whether you wear a necklace with a sequin dress is up to you. A necklace can put an attractive finishing touch on a dress that features sequin embellishments. However, you may wish to choose a simple piece, such as a chain necklace, a small pendant or a single string of pearls, in order to keep attention focused on the dress. Consider the shape and depth of the neckline when selecting a necklace to pair with your dress. Find a diverse assortment of necklaces on 1stDibs.

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