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A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950

Located in Toulon, FR

. Unlined dress but Couture hand-finishes. Very light patina of the velvet but without apparent damage. Some

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress
Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress

Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress

Located in Alford, MA

. Crafted of black velvet, the dress features a halter/scarf of black silk that buttons onto the bodice

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress
1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress

By Frank Usher

Located in London, GB

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher

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1950s British Evening Dresses

1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow
1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow

1950s Rose Print Cotton Dress With Black Velvet Bow

By Adore Adorn

Located in London, GB

of the straps. The bodice features a velvet sash which continues around the back of the dress and

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1950s British Evening Dresses

Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Charles James

Located in New York, NY

A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress
1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress

1960s John Cavanagh Black Lace and Velvet Couture Cocktail Dress

By John Cavanagh

Located in London, GB

This incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress

By Jacques Heim

Located in London, GB

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Green Velvet Bindali Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Size Large
Green Velvet Bindali Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Size Large

Green Velvet Bindali Caftan Maxi Dress Kaftan Size Large

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

were long dresses, worn with matching slippers. Elegant Moroccan Ottoman style caftan, velvet

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1950s Moroccan Caftans

Fuchsia Satin Portrait Bodice with Black Velvet Embellished Full Skirt
Fuchsia Satin Portrait Bodice with Black Velvet Embellished Full Skirt

Fuchsia Satin Portrait Bodice with Black Velvet Embellished Full Skirt

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

iridescent silk taffeta that brings out the beauty of the embellished French black velvet sparkly overlay

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1950s North American Evening Gowns

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

. She is wearing a beige dress and matching coat. Her coat has fur cuffs and fur collar. She is standing

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

. She is wearing a beige dress and matching coat. Her coat has fur cuffs and fur collar. She is standing

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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

Dior, Vermeer Velvet Dress, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Dior. She is wearing a beige dress and matching coat. Her coat has fur cuffs and fur collar. She is

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size

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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper

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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

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

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

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress
1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress

1950s Caselton Green Velvet Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Silk Velvet & Twill Brocade Hattie Carnegie Dress
1950s Silk Velvet & Twill Brocade Hattie Carnegie Dress

1950s Silk Velvet & Twill Brocade Hattie Carnegie Dress

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful little 1950s day or dinner dress in a silver velvet & twill brocade. The sheath dress is

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1950s American Sheath Dresses

Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous piece of couture, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice for a special occasion

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1950s French Evening Dresses

1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket

1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is simple and elegant, 1950's vintage, muted pink strapless gown with a matching black velvet

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy 1950s Strapless Printed Silk Devoré Velvet Dress + Stole
Givenchy 1950s Strapless Printed Silk Devoré Velvet Dress + Stole

Givenchy 1950s Strapless Printed Silk Devoré Velvet Dress + Stole

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Strapless printed silk paisley devoré velvet cocktail dress, silk chiffon trim on bust with folded

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Minx Modes-Champagne Silk & Black Velvet Cocktail Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a strikingly dramatic 1950's cocktail dress, beautifully tailored of the finest quality

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim

1959 Christian Dior Black Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

Lovely 1959 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian Dior black cocktail dress with velvet trim. It was

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail
1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

Located in Houston, TX

1950's black satin cocktail dress with velvet trim and excellent velvet floral detail. The dress is

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown
Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown

Givency Couture 1950s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown has spectacular architectural details beginning with the plissé detail under the right arm to the dramatic 11 angle of the back shoulder. The draping on the skirt cowls t...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Dress
Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Dress

Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950's dress * black velvet bodice * black taffeta skirt * acetate & pellon lining

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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1950 Velvet Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950 velvet dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 1950 velvet dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Suzy Perette, Ceil Chapman and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a 1950 velvet dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1950 Velvet Dress?

On average, a 1950 velvet dress on 1stDibs sells for $767, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $9,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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