1950's Turquoise Circle Skirt with Tulip Applique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Turquoise cotton circle skirt from the 1960's. The white tulip applique stands out on the blue
1950's Turquoise Circle Skirt with Tulip Applique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Turquoise cotton circle skirt from the 1960's. The white tulip applique stands out on the blue
Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Wool Felt Wrap Skirt w/Cutouts & Velvet Trim ca.1950's
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1950's Jeanne Lanvin-Castillo wrap skirt made of cream wool felt with contrasting cut-out
1950's Mid Century Circle Skirt With Hand Embroidery
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Delightful 1950’s charcoal cotton embroidered circle skirt. Black banded waist, hook and zipper
1950's Asian Inspired Full Circle Skirt With Embroidered Butterflies
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sweet 1950's circle skirt with cinched waistband and an Asian inspired print on an army green linen
1950's Circle Swing Skirt With Novelty Glitter Floral Print
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 1950's ushered in the era of the iconic circle skirt with styles ranging from Christian Dior
Sold|$225
Vintage Cruise Cotton Skirt
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage cotton skirt by Cruise Cotton by the Ideal Dress Co Ltd. The skirt is in a black
Sold|$500
Tina Leser Hand Painted Skirt
By Tina Leser
Located in New Hope, PA
this long evening skirt. Chinese men and women are engaged in various activities in a lush landscape
BONNIE CASHIN TWEED SKIRT W/EXTERIOR POCKET
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in Alford, MA
What a cool surprise Bonnie Cashin packed into this tweed '50s skirt - a pocket purse lined in
1950s Black Linen & White Raffia Italian Skirt
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black linen Italian skirt with unusual three dimensional white raffia floral embroidery
1950s Silk Lined Norman Norell Silk Circle Skirt
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
1950s Silk Lined Norman Norell Silk Circle Skirt
1950s Mexican Novelty Hand Painted Carmen Miranda Circle Skirt
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal 1950s authentic Mexican full circle skirt with fabulous hand painted Carmen Miranda
Sold|$575
1950s Creme Felt Circle Skirt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage creme felt skirt with black and yellow pattern. Skirt is unlined. Waist: 26 inches/ XS or
Sold|$225
Vintage Blue and White skirt
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage skirt for Summer. The skirt is in blue and white horizontal bands of colour. It has
Sold|$750
Rare Jacques Fath Universite Skirt
By Jacques Fath
Located in New Hope, PA
A rich cocoa colored silk ottoman is accented with a wide band of balck satin at the waist line. This band criss crosses in the front and slides under the center pleat emerging throu...
Sold|$895
Lady and The Tramp, Disney Skirt
By Walt Disney
Located in New York, NY
18 panel Lady and the Tramp collectible Disney skirt.. Originally sold in kits, this charming red
Vintage 1950s Lily Montez Cartwheel Skirt
Located in London, GB
In an iconic silhouette from the decade, this vintage 1950s skirt is flatteringly cut with a
1950s Hand-Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950s Hand-Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
50s Faux Cheetah Fur Pencil Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s faux cheetah fur pencil skirt! Fully satin lined. Measurements are as follows:
Black Raffia Floral Embroidered Skirt, 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing 1950s raffia floral embroidered skirt! Circle skirt style silhouette made of a
Extraordinary 1950s Pink Woven Raffia Skirt
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary 1950s pale pink raffia skirt is a rare and extremely collectable piece. The
1950s Black Velvet and Gold Cocktail Skirt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Black Velvet and gold ribbon appliqué circle skirt. Skirt is styled with vintage
1950s Tropical Polynesian Hand Painted Cotton Skirt
Located in University City, MO
1950s Tropical Polynesian hand painted cotton skirt The unique midcentury skirt is illustrated
Fabulous 50s Rafia Skirt Punctuated with Color
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s zip waist skirt made of black rafia punctuated throughout with splashes of vivid
50s Trapunto Embroidered Silk Satin Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 50s Hong Kong made trapunto embroidered silk satin circle skirt in black with wonderful
1950s Red Cotton Skirt With Floral Novelty Appliqué
Located in London, GB
This vivacious 1950s red cotton skirt with large floral appliqué detail is from an unknown designer
1950s Couture Satin Circle Skirt w/ Leaf Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Couture satin circle Skirt w/ leaf applique and rhinestone drops (unfinished waist) shown
A vintage 1950s cream ribbon woven swing skirt
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s cream ribbon woven swing skirt Sits on the waist and fastens with zip and a
50s Full Tulle Skirt with Silk Flower and Leaf Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 50s full, multi-layered full circle skirt for evening with silk flowers and leaves
1950s Lame Embroidered Taffeta Slip Skirt w/ Ruffle and Lace Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s acetate taffeta skirt, embroidered with lame florals. Elastic waist, tiered
1950s Franco Bertoli Extravagant Italian Velvet Peasant Style Full Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Franco Bertoli - Milan full 360 degree circle skirt finished in an exquisite
Torso Creations Modified 1950s High Elastic Waist Metallic Braid Circle Skirt
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Modified 1950s High Elastic Waist Metallic Braid Circle Skirt. Shades of blue and
Vintage 1950s 50s Neiman Marcus Woven Circle Skirt with Inverted Pleats from Switzerland
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely gorgeous 1950's woven skirt from Neiman Marcus in flawless condition. The fabric is just
Sold|$200
Vintage 1950s French Eyelet Skirt
Located in New York, NY
This vintage French 1950s white eyelet skirt is the sweetest thing— it reminds me of images of
A Colorful 1950s Hand Painted Mexican Circle Skirt W/ Oyster Chiffon Blouse
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1950s pairing: a colorful hand-painted Mexican cotton circle skirt with a village scene
1950s Hand Painted Cotton Mexican Circle Skirt In Vibrant Metallics W/ Side Zip
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s hand painted black cotton Mexican circle skirt in vibrant metallic colors features a
1950S Red & Black Silk Taffeta Checkered Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Red & Black Silk Taffeta Checkered Skirt
1950S Black Hand Beaded Cotton Velvet Santa’S Toy Train Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950s Black Hand Beaded Cotton Velvet Santa’s Toy Train Skirt
1950S Cranberry Red Patchwork Cotton Seminole Native American Skirt With Elasti
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cotton Purple Seminole Indian With Elastic Waist Skirt
1950S Black Sheer Poly/Nylon Tulle Petticoat Skirt With Satin Ribbon Ruffles
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Sheer Poly/Nylon Tulle Petticoat Skirt With Satin Ribbon Ruffles
1950S Cotton Velvet Silk Ribbon Trim Skirt Made In Italy For Bergdorf Goodman
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cotton Velvet Silk Ribbon Trim Skirt Made In Italy For Bergdorf Goodman
John Norman for Bergdorf Goodman netted petticoat
Located in New York, NY
the waistband. There is fine top stitching detailing and is perfect for that dress or skirt that needs
Sold|$235
1950s Green Brocade Ballskirt
Located in New York, NY
skirt, for the most magnificent swoosh. It was custom made and features beautiful finishing on the
1950s Demi Couture Melon-Color Tulle Crinoline with Layers of Horsehair Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Melon-color tulle crinoline with many layers of tulle and horsehair trim, silk lined and elastic waist. This underskirt was salvaged from an incredible demi couture gown and wa...
1950's Vintage Hand Beaded Mexican Evening Skirt
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning example of beadwork and embroidery this colorful evening skirt was made in Mexico in the
Checkered 1950's Wool Full Circle Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfect 1950's circle silhouette. The skirt hooks and zips on one side with a generous side pocket on the
Juli Lynne Charlot Chess Game 1950's Felt Skirt
Located in New Hope, PA
California designer Juli Lynne Charlot has created many whimsical 1950's felt skirts. This example
1950's Circle Skirt, Hollywood, New York & Paris Theme
Located in New Hope, PA
This classic 1950's black felt circle skirt is hand embroidered and appliqued with colorful scenes
Sold|$287
1950s Embroidered Skirt
Located in London, GB
A great skirt for Spring/Summer. In a heavy blue cotton with wonderful embroidery and a great swish
Fun 1950's Cadillac Original Black Micro Pleated Chiffon Circle Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gotta love the Cadillac label in this fun 1950's black micro pleated full circle skirt. The skirt
COUTURE c.1950's Tan Canvas Tropical Fish Print Rhinestone Circle Skirt OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
Couture c.1950's tan canvas tropical fish print circle skirt. All over tropical fish print with
1950s Metallic Hand Painted Mexican Circle Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning hand painted Mexican circle skirt from the 1950s. Intricate metallic design with Mayan
1950s Taffeta Full Skirt with Silk Screened Florals
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Full taffeta skirt with silk screened florals and elastic waist
1950s Couture Vintage Silk + Wool Hand Woven Pleated Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage couture hand-woven skirt with petal pleats and a tiny nipped waist. Unique cut
1950s Full Sweep Circle Skirt with Metallic Gold Rope Embroidery
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic 1950s vanilla wool full sweep circle skirt with hand done metallic gold embroidery. Details
1950s Vintage Metallic Gold Quilted Circle Skirt with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Full circle skirt from the 1950s with a 360 degree sweep, heavy weight fabric and metallic gold
1950S Green Felt Christmas Tree Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Green Felt Christmas Tree Skirt
Vintage 1950s Gold Foil & Felt Wool Circle Skirt
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Gold Foil Print - Circle Skirt Label: Unknown Designer Era: c.1950 Fabric Content
For everyday casual wear, elevating your look at the office or making a dramatic entrance at a formal event, authentic designer and vintage skirts are reliably versatile garments.
Skirts have been around for thousands of years. A woman’s straw skirt found in an Armenian cave is believed to have been handwoven in 3,900 B.C., and long, full skirts were worn by men and women in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. Over time, the hemlines might have changed significantly but the skirt’s integral role in fashion has remained in place.
By the early 1900s, skirt hemlines had crept up slightly to ankle-length height from the densely layered floor-length style that dominated the Victorian era — a radical shift. As women in the United States began to live more active lives during the 1920s, designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel sought to free them from the long skirts and other constrictions that persevered in fashion by introducing her first little black dress. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Advancements in swimwear during the 1920s and 1930s also reflected a climbing hemline. Visionary designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli eventually pushed the boundaries of modesty with her backless suit, but women still wore long garments in public. Also during the so-called Roaring ’20s, short flapper dresses that fell at the knees and boasted a free-flowing sack-like silhouette, as well as chic beaded evening gowns and floral day dresses, paired fabulously with the dazzling jewelry of the era. This proved to be just a fleeting deviation from prevailing social convention, however. Skirts grew longer again in the 1930s, even if bows and other embellishments were added. As women entered the workforce in large numbers, clean lines accentuated curves and flared slightly where the material resolved at the ankles.
After World War II, France earned recognition as the center of fashion design for women. It was the golden age of haute couture, and women, quick to dispense of the drab utilitarian wartime garb that hung in their closets, pined for luxurious, elegant skirts designed by Christian Dior, Chanel, Givenchy and others, which were splashed across the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in richly colored photographs shot by the likes of Richard Avedon and David Bailey. The 1960s introduced narrow pencil skirts and provocative minis emblazoned with geometrically dazzling patterns or bright floral prints by designers such as Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin and Lilly Pulitzer. By the 1970s, women felt emboldened to wear different varieties of this all-purpose garment, exploring wraps, crushed velvet maxis and other styles crafted by Halston, André Courrèges, Yves Saint Laurent and others.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of designer and vintage skirts for any gender by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and more. Whether it’s a skirt that can be altered to suit a specific style or an addition that’s ready to join your cherished collection, find exactly what you’re looking for today.
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