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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.

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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 silk belt. Size: 4 / small Measurement: Bust: 34 inches / Waist : 26 inches / dre...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress
Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress

Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress

By Edward Abbott

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar. This is an amazing dress that has survived time in very good wearable cond...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Silver Sequins: Fit and flair silhouette and doubled spaghetti straps. Unlined (shown with a crinoline, not i...

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1950s Mexican Day Dresses

MIGUEL by Kenneth Johnson 1950's  Black Lace Cocktail Dress Sequin Collar Size 0
MIGUEL by Kenneth Johnson 1950's  Black Lace Cocktail Dress Sequin Collar Size 0

MIGUEL by Kenneth Johnson 1950's Black Lace Cocktail Dress Sequin Collar Size 0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Green and Red Sunflower Sequin couture sleeveless Cocktail dress
Green and Red Sunflower Sequin couture sleeveless Cocktail dress

Green and Red Sunflower Sequin couture sleeveless Cocktail dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Green and red sunflower sequins sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted at the waist with flair hem. Dress is lined in silk. Bust: 34 inches/ Waist: 27inches

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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

This very fine 1950s evening dress is by the British couturier Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture. This dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s ...

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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 lined Personal property of actress Maria Bello

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Hand Embroidered, Sequin and Bead Red Satin Peacock Dress Panel 1950s
Hand Embroidered, Sequin and Bead Red Satin Peacock Dress Panel 1950s

Hand Embroidered, Sequin and Bead Red Satin Peacock Dress Panel 1950s

Located in London, GB

Fabulous red satin dress panel, featuring a beautiful hand embroidered black sequin and gold bead peacock. The panel is ready to be made up. It is in very good condition, with very f...

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1950s Evening 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 black sequins sewn on in a squiggle pattern . It has a v neckline with shape at the sho...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin

Located in San Diego, CA

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

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1950s Evening Gowns

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 zipper closure. In vintage condition, sold "AS-IS" discoloration/ wear to sequins and f...

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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

This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...

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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

Couture made in the 1950s, this truly stunning pale pink gown has retained all of the delicate intricacy of when it was first designed. With elaborate bead work, it is cut to a fitt...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s
Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s

Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

With so much to love about this dress, it's hard to know where to begin! The scrolling sequin pattern not only catches light beautifully but recalls Van Gogh's sky in "Starry, Starry...

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses

Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown

Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown

By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth

Located in San Diego, CA

Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sought-after "Boutique by Miss Ruth"...

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design
1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design

1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design

Located in London, GB

This original 1950s strapless cocktail dress has a quintessential party dress silhouette and reflects the decade’s celebration of feminine glamour. With a sculpted, boned bustier bod...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

IMPERIAL HOUSE Silk Off White Iridescent Sequined Cocktail Dress Size 6
IMPERIAL HOUSE Silk Off White Iridescent Sequined Cocktail Dress Size 6

IMPERIAL HOUSE Silk Off White Iridescent Sequined Cocktail Dress Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk and is embellished with iridescent sequins. The spaghetti strap design features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vint...

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1950s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress

Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress

By Bullock Wilshire

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Pocket at t...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned a...

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1950s Ball Gowns

Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress
Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress

Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back of the bodice. Peek-a-boo at the top b...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black and White Leaf Print Sequin Cotton Fit and Flare 50s Vintage Dress
1950s Black and White Leaf Print Sequin Cotton Fit and Flare 50s Vintage Dress

1950s Black and White Leaf Print Sequin Cotton Fit and Flare 50s Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 50s black and white leaf print fit n' flare mini dress! Features a white background that is embelished with thousands of hand-sewn white sequins throughout. Fitted ...

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1950s American 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

Custom made for mid-century opera and lounge singer Vivenne Della Chiesa who performed with the rat pack in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined C...

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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 zipper closure, with scoop back style. Please feel free to ask us any additional ques...

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1950s Evening Gowns

1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown

1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown

Located in New York, NY

Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and 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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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 zipper * original snap closure belt * by Rembrandt condition | excellent fi...

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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 bust. It has a tea length taffeta skirt and a red tulle underskirt. Fully lined wi...

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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 sequin and matching sash. Metal zipper closure located on the back of the dress.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Harvey Berin Karen Stark 1950's Lace Beaded Evening Dress w Sequin & Rhinestones
Harvey Berin Karen Stark 1950's Lace Beaded Evening Dress w Sequin & Rhinestones

Harvey Berin Karen Stark 1950's Lace Beaded Evening Dress w Sequin & Rhinestones

By Harvey Berin

Located in Portland, OR

This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay.

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1950s American 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 Cocktail. Approximate modern day size 4. Excellent Condition. We offer complimentary dom...

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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 back. Two spaghetti bows on the waistline with beaded ends. Rhinestones placed strateg...

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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 abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...

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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

Gorgeous ensemble from legendary designer, Adrian, features a shimmering, sequined tulle cocktail dress with a matching jacket. Dress is crafted from black tulle layered over black c...

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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 waist. Kept in pristine condition.

Norman Norell (born Norman David Levi...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Mexican Aztec Tiki Novelty Print Fully Sequin Blue Cotton Full-Skirt Dress
1950s Mexican Aztec Tiki Novelty Print Fully Sequin Blue Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

1950s Mexican Aztec Tiki Novelty Print Fully Sequin Blue Cotton Full-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its gorgeous turquoise blue color and flawless silhouette, this Mexican aztec tiki novelty print dress has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for.

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1950s Mexican Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Strapless Gown with Novelty Print & Sequined Embellishment
1950's Strapless Gown with Novelty Print & Sequined Embellishment

1950's Strapless Gown with Novelty Print & Sequined Embellishment

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a festive, fanciful, and unusual 1950's, strapless gown of viridian green and black in a novelty print depicting guitars, sombreros, swords, and wine bottles and embellished ...

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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

This a gorgeous Ceil Chapman, strapless, pale blue silk chiffon cocktail dress with matching silver sequined bolero jacket, probably dating to the 1950's vintage.

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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 and iridescent sequins. There is a bow at the natural waist,fully lined with a meta...

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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 black and fuchsia sequins. Fitted throughout. Squared bustline with narrow shoulder...

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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 throughout the gown with a gradation towards the bottom. (all sequins in tact). Prist...

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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

Rare Marusia little black dress in luxurious Dupioni silk. High waspy waist with a tiny bow at the front of the dress. Sheer organza silk neckline with a hand-sequined embellishment....

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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 beading in the form of a grape vine.

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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, Ginger Rogers, Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, Shirley Temple, Greta Garbo, Gloria Vande...

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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 indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Not signed Haute Couture dress, probably created by an ...

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1950s Evening Dresses

CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4
CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4

CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ensemble is composed of a pink silk with sequin applique. The coat features large cuffs and an open style. The cocktail dress features braided straps and a center back zipper cl...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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 cocktail party dress. Bust: 34"/ W: 24"/ H: 34"/ Length: 38"

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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 luxe ruby red. This gown is for a curvier woman than our model and she doesn't do it...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim
1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim

1950s Pink Champagne Tulle Party Dress W/ Lace & Sequin Bodice & Trim

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s evening gown in pink champagne tulle with lace and sequin applique at skirt and bodice. Boned and structured bodice is strapless. Skirt is layered with three tulle...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Beautiful 1950s Pat Sandler Highlights Zebra Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress
Beautiful 1950s Pat Sandler Highlights Zebra Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress

Beautiful 1950s Pat Sandler Highlights Zebra Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress

By Pat Sandler

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1950s Pat Sandler for Highlights dress! Features all-over sequins, beads and rhinestones on bodice. Layers and layers of black silk chiffon on skirt. In great condit...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

JO RO IMPORTS 1950's White Iridescent Floral Sequin Beaded Gown Wedding Size 14
JO RO IMPORTS 1950's White Iridescent Floral Sequin Beaded Gown Wedding Size 14

JO RO IMPORTS 1950's White Iridescent Floral Sequin Beaded Gown Wedding Size 14

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of an off white iridescent beaded and sequin fabric, with a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Plea...

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1950s Imperial Metallic-Iridescent Beaded Sequins Shift Cocktail Dress
1950s Imperial Metallic-Iridescent Beaded Sequins Shift Cocktail Dress

1950s Imperial Metallic-Iridescent Beaded Sequins Shift Cocktail Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A beautiful 50's sequenced shift cocktail dress by the designer Imperial! Imperial designer garments are in a class of their own. They are always fully-sequined by hand and fit to fl...

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1950s Hong Kong Shift Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's blush strapless satin sequin embellished evening gown UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's blush strapless satin sequin embellished evening gown UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's blush strapless satin sequin embellished evening gown UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

The strapless neckline of the dress, is accented by the fitted and boned bodice which sets off the floral sequin and bead embellishments along the curved bust-panel and décolletage.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gold Floral Ribbon Applique on Sequin Tulle Circle Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950s Gold Floral Ribbon Applique on Sequin Tulle Circle Skirt Cocktail Dress

1950s Gold Floral Ribbon Applique on Sequin Tulle Circle Skirt Cocktail Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950s Gold floral ribbon applique on sequin floral tulle lace, circle skirt cocktail dress. Gorgeous gold floral ribbon applique on sequin lace tulle cocktail dress. Scoop neck, sle...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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

1950s German Ballgown w/ Sequins

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1950s ballgown from Salon Antoinette in Frankfurt Germany is constructed from the finest of cotton fabric and embellished with sequins and fantastic circular gathered panels. T...

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1950s German Evening Gowns

Silver sequin coral printed dress and jacket Jor'elle Model Mexico 1950s
Silver sequin coral printed dress and jacket Jor'elle Model Mexico 1950s

Silver sequin coral printed dress and jacket Jor'elle Model Mexico 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silver sequin coral printed circle skirt dress and jacket labeled "It's a Jor'elle Model" Made in Mexico 1950s...Dress and jacket in printed cotton with silver sequins throughout...T...

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1950s Mexican Dress and Coat Ensembles

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. Super-sexy with a deep cut back and curved front slit. Metal back zipper. Made by Gene...

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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 in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and de...

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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 fuchsia) design. A spectacular head-turner!

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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 white mink cuffs are tacked on and can be removed if desired. Curved front slit.

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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 in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and dec...

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Vintage Rose Stretch Wool Sequin Gown W/ Fox Fur Trim Attributed to Gene Shelly
Vintage Rose Stretch Wool Sequin Gown W/ Fox Fur Trim Attributed to Gene Shelly

Vintage Rose Stretch Wool Sequin Gown W/ Fox Fur Trim Attributed to Gene Shelly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fantastic vintage design, which is composed of a pink/apricot hue knit wool with iridescent sequin applique. Features fox fur cuffs. This is a pull on style which can be st...

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1950s Evening 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 net, tulle and horsehair petticoats to maximize volume. Beautiful leaf motif in cop...

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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

The Jonathan Logan clothing company catered to the ‘young cosmopolitan’ ... always pretty and classy without being trendy. This early 1950’s magenta faille skirt suit features a swe...

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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 black tubular beads with vermicular motifs. Close-fitting sheath dress drawing a very ...

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1950s Hot Pink Vintage Sequin Irridescent Allover Sequin Crochet Wiggle Dress
1950s Hot Pink Vintage Sequin Irridescent Allover Sequin Crochet Wiggle Dress

1950s Hot Pink Vintage Sequin Irridescent Allover Sequin Crochet Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1950s hot pink knit crochet wiggle dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout on a soft hand crochet hot pink knit. Body hugging fit drapes over the curves brilli...

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Beautiful Vintage Larry Aldrich 1950s Silk Sequined + Beaded 50s Flower Dress

Beautiful Vintage Larry Aldrich 1950s Silk Sequined + Beaded 50s Flower Dress

By Larry Aldrich

Located in San Diego, CA

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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 the back and has a 6" side slit at the left side seam above the hem. The interior is ...

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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

This Al Diamond design inspired by his glamorous wife and label namesake, Lilli Diamond, is a whole lot of glamour in a chiffon package. The one-shouldered silhouette zips and hooks...

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Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Soutache + Metallic Sequin Full Sweep Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Soutache + Metallic Sequin Full Sweep Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Soutache + Metallic Sequin Full Sweep Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous 1950s fit and flare dress with blue tulle soutache and metallic sequin embellishment. This dress features an attached waist sash, rear metal zip closure, and full sweep skir...

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Norman Norell for Traina-Norell Chartreuse Sequin Mermaid Dress

By Norman Norell, Traina-Norell

Located in New Hope, PA

Chartreuse silk jersey is covered with matching chartreuse sequins, all hand sewn, for this early Mermaid dress from Norman Norell designing at Traina-Norell. The sleeveless dress h...

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1950's Sapphire Blue Snap on Bolero Cheongsam Gown Hand Sewn Sequin Design

1950's Sapphire Blue Snap on Bolero Cheongsam Gown Hand Sewn Sequin Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Asian inspired set is composed of deep sapphire silk with a black net overlay and hand applied sequins. The bolero has a snap option attach to the gown. The gown features a mand...

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Pristine 1950s Anna Miller Vintage Yellow Floral Print Silk Sequin Dress + Belt

Pristine 1950s Anna Miller Vintage Yellow Floral Print Silk Sequin Dress + Belt

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage 1950s silk dress in a mustard yellow floral print by Anna Miller. Sequin, bead, and rhinestone detail across the bust and matching leather backed belt. Box pleats an...

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1950s Pouponne of Monte Carlo Couture Sequined and Beaded Cream and Gold Dress

1950s Pouponne of Monte Carlo Couture Sequined and Beaded Cream and Gold Dress

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous vintage 1950s party/ cocktail dress from Pouponne Couture of Monte Carlo. This lovely hand beaded, couture piece is fully sequined and beaded in large floral motifs in tone...

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1950s Demi Couture Sequined Watercolor Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress

1950s Demi Couture Sequined Watercolor Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 50s demi couture sequined fit n' flare floral watercolor sequined silk dress! This is one of my personal favorite pieces, not only because it is so prettty, but because of t...

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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

This Ceil Chapman design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This cocktail dress is composed o...

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1950s Gene Shelly's Light Blue Silk Fully Sequined + Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Gene Shelly's Light Blue Silk Fully Sequined + Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

By Gene Shelley

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely gorgeous 1950s GENE SHELLY light blue beaded and sequin silk wiggle dress! Gene Shelly typically used wool on her sequin dresses. The silk pieces are rare, and were from the...

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1950s Gene Shelly's Pale Yellow Fully Sequined 50s Vintage Wool Wiggle Dress

1950s Gene Shelly's Pale Yellow Fully Sequined 50s Vintage Wool Wiggle Dress

By Gene Shelly

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary 1950s GENE SHELLY'S light yellow sequined wiggle wool dress! Bombshell fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Thousands and thousands of hand sewn iridescent s...

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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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