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1950 Tulle Dress

1950s Diana Warren White Tulle Dress With Ribbon Appliqué
1950s Diana Warren White Tulle Dress With Ribbon Appliqué

1950s Diana Warren White Tulle Dress With Ribbon Appliqué

By Diana Warren

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and timeless original 1950s pure white tulle ribbon appliqué work dress from high-end

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1950s British Wedding Dresses

1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress

1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress

Located in London, GB

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It

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1950s American Ball 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 Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress
1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress

1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress

By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals

Located in San Diego, CA

bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of white tulle with blue

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown
Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown

Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown

Located in New York, NY

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama

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1950s Wedding Dresses

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN
VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN

$1,900

Size: see description for measurements

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN

Located in New York, NY

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

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1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress
1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress

1950s Velvet Tulle Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s velvet/purple tulle party dress featuring a strapless fitted and boned bodice that has a

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Emma Domb Tulle Halter Dress
1950s Emma Domb Tulle Halter Dress

1950s Emma Domb Tulle Halter Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white/pink striped tulle * acetate lining * pink velvet straps

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1950s Evening Dresses

1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown
1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown

1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a gorgeous and striking, 1950's vintage, violet tulle and velvet ball gown. The gown has a

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress
1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Hourglass Bridal Dress

By Sorelle Fontana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sorelle Fontana took their fashion abroad. This gorgeous ivory textured woven-silk cocktail dress is a

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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Emma Domb Bronzed Tulle Dress
1950s Emma Domb Bronzed Tulle Dress

1950s Emma Domb Bronzed Tulle Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * bronze tulle * acetate lining * button accent front * 2 layers of

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment
1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment

1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this extraordinarily beautiful, 1950's vintage tulle ball gown with ombre

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown
1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown

1950's White Lace & Embroidered Tulle Floor Length Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this lovely and fanciful, 1950's vitnage, lace and embroidered tulle ball gown

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1950s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950s White Tulle Beaded Wedding Dress
Vintage 1950s White Tulle Beaded Wedding Dress

Vintage 1950s White Tulle Beaded Wedding Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s wedding dress * gorgeous white tulle * acetate lining * nude illusion bodice

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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet
1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet

1950s Black Tulle Strapless Dress with Sheer Capelet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. 1950s Black Tulle

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress
1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress

1950's Strapless Black Lace & Tulle Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A timeless look, this 1950's black lace short evening dress has pleated lace on the bodice. The

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Black tulle and satin bustier dress 1950 Emilio Schuberth
Black tulle and satin bustier dress 1950 Emilio Schuberth

Black tulle and satin bustier dress 1950 Emilio Schuberth

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Emilio Federico Schuberth (1904–1972) was an Italian fashion designer, popular in the 1940s and 1950s.[1] Schuberth was called the "tailor of the stars", and his work was loved by ma...

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1950s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers
Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers

Vintage 1950's Pink Tiered Tulle Formal Dress with Flowers

Located in Sparks, NV

The 1950's at their finest! Light pink tulle formal dress with a tiered sweetheart bust and back

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Sheer Dress Made from 1950s Net and Tulle
Sheer Dress Made from 1950s Net and Tulle

Sheer Dress Made from 1950s Net and Tulle

By Jason Lyon

Located in New York, NY

Sheer Dress Made from 1950s Net and Tulle

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tulle and Satin Dress with Jacket, 1950s
Tulle and Satin Dress with Jacket, 1950s

Tulle and Satin Dress with Jacket, 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

1950s peach satin and mauve tulle spaghetti strap dress with matching cropped jacket. Condition

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Hardy Amies 50s Lace and Tulle Cocktail Dress With Boning
Hardy Amies 50s Lace and Tulle Cocktail Dress With Boning

Hardy Amies 50s Lace and Tulle Cocktail Dress With Boning

By Hardy Amies

Located in Gresham, OR

Superb Saville Row workmanship and tailoring in a feminine cocktail dress from Hardy Amies, crafted

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1950s English Cocktail Dresses

Saks Fifth Avenue Frothy Robin's Egg Pale Blue Tulle Dress c 1950s
Saks Fifth Avenue Frothy Robin's Egg Pale Blue Tulle Dress c 1950s

Saks Fifth Avenue Frothy Robin's Egg Pale Blue Tulle Dress c 1950s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

Saks Fifth Avenue Frothy robin's egg pale blue tulle dress c 1950s The retro blast from the past

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

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

Jacques Fath  Pleated Tulle and Taffeta Rose Gown
Jacques Fath  Pleated Tulle and Taffeta Rose Gown

Jacques Fath Pleated Tulle and Taffeta Rose Gown

By Jacques Fath

Located in New York, NY

Jacques Fath 50s evening dress of layered pleated tulle, ruched silk taffeta, velvet and silk

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown

1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown

By Will Steinman

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side

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1950s American Ball 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

Black satin  evening ensemble with pleated tulle on the side Jacques Fath
Black satin  evening ensemble with pleated tulle on the side Jacques Fath

Black satin evening ensemble with pleated tulle on the side Jacques Fath

By Jacques Fath

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black satin backless evening top and skirt with sunray pleated tulle on the side.Black cotton

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1950s French Evening Dresses

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 Harvey Berin Beaded Gold Lame & Tulle Evening Dress
1950's Harvey Berin Beaded Gold Lame & Tulle Evening Dress

1950's Harvey Berin Beaded Gold Lame & Tulle Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Glamorous gold lame is layered with golden tulle that is appliqued with large lace bows and

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Swirling Satin & Tulle Dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1950's Pink Swirling Satin & Tulle Dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1950's Pink Swirling Satin & Tulle Dress UK 6 US 2

Located in Nashville, TN

This iconic 1950's dress, rendered in layers of pink tulle, with delicate circular satin details

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress
1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress

1950s Red Velvet and Swiss Dot Tulle Dress

Located in London, GB

An exceptional red velvet and tulle evening dress in a classic 1950s silhouette. The main bodice is

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s French Couture Tulle Dress With Crystal Rhinestones
1950s French Couture Tulle Dress With Crystal Rhinestones

1950s French Couture Tulle Dress With Crystal Rhinestones

Located in London, GB

This beautiful vintage 1950s dress showcases some incredible embellishment detail with ivory tulle

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Vintage Tiered Tulle Formal Barbie Pink Cupcake Prom Dress
1950s Vintage Tiered Tulle Formal Barbie Pink Cupcake Prom Dress

1950s Vintage Tiered Tulle Formal Barbie Pink Cupcake Prom Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Very 1950s tulle formal dress with a poofy tiered skirt and halter neckline. Details: Fully

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dreamy 1950s Vintage Brown Tulle Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
Dreamy 1950s Vintage Brown Tulle Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

Dreamy 1950s Vintage Brown Tulle Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Dreamy 1950s vintage cocktail dress in shades of brown. Gorgeous chantilly lace and tulle! Details

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress
1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress

1950s Couture Deep Red Velvet and Tulle Evening Dress

Located in London, GB

Original 1950s velvet burgundy red cocktail dress with balconette bustline. This is a such a

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1950s British Ballerina Dresses

Ceil Chapman Black Chiffon Cocktail dress w/ Tulle Ruffles, '50s
Ceil Chapman Black Chiffon Cocktail dress w/ Tulle Ruffles, '50s

Ceil Chapman Black Chiffon Cocktail dress w/ Tulle Ruffles, '50s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lining, and has rows of tulle ruffles on the edge of the full skirt. The under-dress has a fitted bodice

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress
1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress

1950's Tulle Party Strapless Dress

Located in Cincinnati, OH

1950's stapless tulle party dress with front and back opalescent sequins,prong set crystals and

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exquisite 1950's Tulle Evening/Prom Dress
Exquisite 1950's Tulle Evening/Prom Dress

Exquisite 1950's Tulle Evening/Prom Dress

Located in New York, NY

dresses for proms were a popular item sold at the store in the 1950's. This lovely three layer tulle

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress
Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress

Vintage 1950's Tulle and Metallic Strapless Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * pale blush pink tulle * metallic gold accents * acetate lining

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress
1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress

1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress

By Samuel Winston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1950's ballerina style party dress from Samuel Winston has a fitted bodice embroidered

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Flower Appliques Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Flower Appliques Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Flower Appliques Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * pale pink tulle * dark pink lace * acetate lining * strapless bodice

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Wrapped Sash Strapless Dress
Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Wrapped Sash Strapless Dress

Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Wrapped Sash Strapless Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * blush pink tulle * burgandy and red acetate wrapped bust and sashes

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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By Jacques Heim

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton flower dress with bow . Zip closure on the middle front + hook&eye. White cotton lining. Stiff tulle lining inside the skirt. SIZE 38 (Fr)

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1950 Tulle Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950 tulle dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect 1950 tulle dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior and Emma Domb are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1950 Tulle Dress?

The price for a 1950 tulle dress starts at $195 and tops out at $11,845, and on average, selling for $988.

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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