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1950s Beaded Dress

1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress

1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery tapestry that is sculptural a...

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1950s Egyptian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2

Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of red silk chiffon and embellished with silver lined glass bugle beads, red iridescent sequins and silver claw set rhinestones, this original...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4
Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4

Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4

Located in Nashville, TN

The cinched in waistline, is accented by a matching silk beaded belt, which draws the eye to the fitted cut of the skirt line, completing this dress in an iconic 1950's cocktail silh...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's

Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6
Vintage 1950's Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6

Vintage 1950's Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress
1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress

1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress

Located in London, GB

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress
Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress

Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Cobalt Blue Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Butterfly UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1950's Cobalt Blue Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Butterfly UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1950's Cobalt Blue Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Butterfly UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of cobalt blue satin, with contrasting black satin accents, and delicate black beadwork in the from of fluttering butterflies above black broc...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress
1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress

1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress

Located in London, GB

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhouette draws in neatly at the...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Satin Beaded Embroidered Frank Usher Hoop Dress UK 8 US 4

By Frank Usher

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of maple brown satin, embellished with silver lurex thread embroidery, in the form of a swirling running stitch, which is in turn embellished wit...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6
1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a custom 1950's opera coat and cocktail dress ensemble. This set is composed of a beautiful black beaded silk.

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1950s Hong Kong Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8
Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8

Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown features a floral beaded pattern a top a mesh fabric and sleeveless design. There is a center back zipper closure. Excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-referen...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve
1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles
1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles

1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles

Located in New York, NY

Few small holes but otherwise in phenomenal near new condition. Lined in rayon. 1950S Navy Blue Silk Organza & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress With Beaded Ruffles

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4
1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4

1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of two beaded pieces in green and chartreuse hues. There are zipper closures. In great vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for person...

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress
1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress

1950s Martha Boutique Black and Turquoise Beaded Tassel Dress

By Martha Palm Beach

Located in London, GB

This luxurious and weighty 1950s black, brown and turquoise evening dress is from the famous Martha Boutique.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Bramel Model Lace and Beaded Black Sheath Dress
1950s Bramel Model Lace and Beaded Black Sheath Dress

1950s Bramel Model Lace and Beaded Black Sheath Dress

Located in London, GB

British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering.

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1960s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit
1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit

1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit

Located in London, GB

This elegant late 1950s to early 1960s dress and jacket combination is cut to a classic swing silhouette, with a nipped-in waist, flared, almost 360 circular skirt and playful halter...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Robert Morton Black Silk Hourglass Sheath Dress w Beaded Crossed Halter
1950s Robert Morton Black Silk Hourglass Sheath Dress w Beaded Crossed Halter

1950s Robert Morton Black Silk Hourglass Sheath Dress w Beaded Crossed Halter

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Robert Morton Black Silk Satin Hourglass Sheath Dress w Beaded Criss-Crossed Halter Strap: This is a really sexy dress, cut with an emphasis on curves!

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1950s American Evening Dresses

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

Extravagant beaded dresses like this are getting rarer with each passing year and the garment is in excellent vintage condition.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New

1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New

Located in San Diego, CA

⸻ Measurements: Bust: 30–32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: Free Length (top back shoulder to hem): 37 inches ⸻ Condition: Excellent deadstock condition with original tags attache...

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1950s American Cocktail 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 Miss Ruth, Boutique by 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

JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12
JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12

JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a embellished silk with iridescent beading and sequins in a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...

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1950s Hong Kong Wedding Dresses

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Tucson, AZ

Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fabric, dusting of rhinestone...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown

Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front and back of bodice.

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1950s Evening Gowns

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown

By Helena Barbieri

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style a...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown

1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown

Located in New York, NY

In Very good condition for the age however with garments over half a century old like this minor flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Stra...

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1950s Formal 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 PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow

1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow

By Pierre Balmain

Located in New York, NY

Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional han...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s
Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s

Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A gown that would be right at home sledding through the steppes or attending the Mariinsky Theater, this regal dress literally drips with understated glamour. Eye-catching thanks to ...

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1950s Unknown Evening Gowns

1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown

1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown

By Philip Hulitar

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk ch...

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1950s American Vintage Bridal Gowns

1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket
1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket

1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket

Located in San Diego, CA

Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero jacket ensemble! Full length dress fea...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage dress from Ceil Chapman dates to the 1950's and is made of marigold chiffon with all-over gold bugle beading.

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Black Strapless Beaded Cocktial Dress
1950's Black Strapless Beaded Cocktial Dress

1950's Black Strapless Beaded Cocktial Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a strikingly beautiful black satin strapless cocktail dress with a straight, tightly fitted skirt, slight empire waistline and beautifully pleated bodice with black velvet ac...

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress
1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress

1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Great condition, 1950's, anonymous couture, hand-beaded cocktail dress.

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950's ADELE SIMPSON Beaded floral silk cocktail dress
1950's ADELE SIMPSON Beaded floral silk cocktail dress

1950's ADELE SIMPSON Beaded floral silk cocktail dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Beautiful, 1950's ADELE SIMPSON, beaded floral silk cocktail dress.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress
1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Salmon Pink Beaded Cocktail Dress Completely hand beaded bodice.

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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

1950s Goldenrod Yellow Silk Beaded Dress and Jacket
1950s Goldenrod Yellow Silk Beaded Dress and Jacket

1950s Goldenrod Yellow Silk Beaded Dress and Jacket

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous custom made dress and jacket ensemble with detailed beaded florals. The dress is knee length, with a wide rounded collar, and no sleeves. The dress skirt sits at the natural...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gold Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Gold Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Gold Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950's strapless nude lace cocktail dress with gold glass seed bead fringe embroidery and mocha brown satin bow detail under bust.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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 is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its...

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1950s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl
1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl

1950's Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1950's fuchsia pink party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.

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1950s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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 * amazing pearl & beaded accents * gathered bodice & shoulders * button back c...

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1950s Wedding Dresses

Finely Beaded 1950s Italian Silk Cocktail Dress
Finely Beaded 1950s Italian Silk Cocktail Dress

Finely Beaded 1950s Italian Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

A finely Beaded 1950s Italian Silk Cocktail Dress This dress is very similar to a dress Audrey Hepburn wore to the Academy Awards in 1954.

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1950s Italian Cocktail 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

1950s Black Wool Beaded Evening Dress Size 6 / 8.
1950s Black Wool Beaded Evening Dress Size 6 / 8.

1950s Black Wool Beaded Evening Dress Size 6 / 8.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unknown 1950s black wool beaded evening dress with belt tie will fit a size 6 / 8.

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * pellon lining * black floral print * rhinestone & beaded straps * optional straps * metal back zipper by Tee-ca condition | exce...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Satin Beaded Hattie Carnegie Dress & Jacket Ensemble
1950s Satin Beaded Hattie Carnegie Dress & Jacket Ensemble

1950s Satin Beaded Hattie Carnegie Dress & Jacket Ensemble

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

60% OFF! Originally $1,495 Dress and jacket ensemble. Satin jacket features beaded collar and double tiered peplum. Matching dress has beading at the bodice and gathered fabric de...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1950s Iridescent Gunmetal Silk-Taffeta Beaded Rhinestone Hourglass Dress
Vintage 1950s Iridescent Gunmetal Silk-Taffeta Beaded Rhinestone Hourglass Dress

Vintage 1950s Iridescent Gunmetal Silk-Taffeta Beaded Rhinestone Hourglass Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning 1950's gunmetal silver bombshell custom cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The bodice is an alluring low plunge shelf-bust bow that falls into a heavily-s...

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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in London, UK

Truly exceptional and breathtaking demi-couture Adele Simpson hand-beaded silk and velvet cocktail dress with Swarovski crystals. Adele Simpson was America's premier dress designe...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s navy silk with beaded grape motif
1950s navy silk with beaded grape motif

1950s navy silk with beaded grape motif

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 1950s beautiful navy silk dress. Bead and rhinestone trim in a grape design.

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Mingolini Guggenheim Rich Brown Hand-Beaded Evening Gown
1950s Mingolini Guggenheim Rich Brown Hand-Beaded Evening Gown

1950s Mingolini Guggenheim Rich Brown Hand-Beaded Evening Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an incredibly stunning evening gown and matching jacket from Mingolini Guggeheim. A strapless a-line evening gown is done in rich mocha brown lace, heavily hand-beaded and se...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Archival 1950s Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Gown
Archival 1950s Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Gown

Archival 1950s Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous, highly coveted archival 1950's ivory crème silk-faille gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in mo...

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress
Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress

Vintage 1950's Metallic Gold Beaded Rhinestone Evening Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

An absolutely stunning bombshell evening dress from the 1950's! We are in love with the hourglass silhouette and the flared mermaid hemline. Tiny darts at the waistline and all over ...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950's Beaded Ballgown
1950's Beaded Ballgown

1950's Beaded Ballgown

Located in New Hope, PA

Want to feel like a princess? Just slip into this stunning vintage 1950's silk ballgown, from a Fifth Avenue NYC estate, and start looking for your tiara.

Yards and y...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

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

1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress
1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress

1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress

Located in New York, NY

This classic dress has stood the mark of time. Dating to the late 1950s these knit "wiggle dresses" we're the precursor to today's body-con styles. Forever classic as well ...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress

1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in New Hope, PA

Designed by Balenciaga, this black silk organza dress is loosely gathered and pleated for this ballerina length evening dress. Prong set rhinestones and small clusters of bugle bead...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Silk Beaded Norman Hartnell Dress UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1950's Silk Beaded Norman Hartnell Dress UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1950's Silk Beaded Norman Hartnell Dress UK 12 US 8

By Norman Hartnell

Located in Nashville, TN

This breathtaking late 1950's Norman Hartnell cocktail dress, on a silk base and fully embellished with trailing glass beadwork, glass rhinestones and pearlised bead accents is a rar...

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1950s British Evening Dresses

1950’s Showgirl Style Yellow Satin Beaded Fringed Dress With Wrap Coat
1950’s Showgirl Style Yellow Satin Beaded Fringed Dress With Wrap Coat

1950’s Showgirl Style Yellow Satin Beaded Fringed Dress With Wrap Coat

Located in Atlanta, GA

This one is a showstopper starring a 1950’s wiggle dress fabricated from a heavy yellow brocade satin in an unusual tea length embellished with sparkling rhinestones, silvery seed be...

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

1950s Fontana Couture Beaded White Dress
1950s Fontana Couture Beaded White Dress

1950s Fontana Couture Beaded White Dress

By Fontana

Located in New York, NY

1950s Fontana Couture Beaded White Dress

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's wiggle dress pleated silk jersey beaded fitted dress UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1950's wiggle dress pleated silk jersey beaded fitted dress UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1950's wiggle dress pleated silk jersey beaded fitted dress UK 12 US 8

Located in Nashville, TN

This spectacular 1950's cream silk jersey dress, embellished with pearlised glass beads and pearlescent beads, is the perfect statement piece for your vintage wardrobe.

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train
Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train

Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train

By British Crown Colony

Located in Atlanta, GA

Isn't she pretty in pink!?! This lovely 1950's British Crown Colony ball gown is worthy of a princess. Beautifully made, the pink silk satin column dress has an ivory scoop neck bo...

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1950s Hong Kong Ball Gowns

1950s Multi Color Beaded Sleeveles Cocktail Dress
1950s Multi Color Beaded Sleeveles Cocktail Dress

1950s Multi Color Beaded Sleeveles Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1950s and early 1960s white silk wiggle dress encrusted with green, hot pink, lilac, teal and red glass bugle beads trough out.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s White Minx Modes Asymmetric Silk Beaded Dress
Late 1950s White Minx Modes Asymmetric Silk Beaded Dress

Late 1950s White Minx Modes Asymmetric Silk Beaded Dress

Located in London, GB

The bodice of this late 1950’s white silk dress by Minx Modes is made up of rouched and embellished panels with geometric detailing in silver bugle beads.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Jade Green Bead Embellished Evening Dress & Bolero UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1950's Jade Green Bead Embellished Evening Dress & Bolero UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1950's Jade Green Bead Embellished Evening Dress & Bolero UK 12 US 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Made in the most delicious shade of jade green cotton and decorated with silver glass lined beads and gunmetal silver bugle beads, this original 1950's evening dress and matching bol...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

VINTAGE 1950'S CUSTOM Black Hand Beaded Shawl Wrap
VINTAGE 1950'S CUSTOM Black Hand Beaded Shawl Wrap

VINTAGE 1950'S CUSTOM Black Hand Beaded Shawl Wrap

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wrap is composed of a black hand beaded silk. This versatile wrap can be worn in a variety of fashions. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos
Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos

Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos

By James Galanos

Located in New Hope, PA

Sparkling and glistening with every movement this early Galanos evening dress is just stunning in every detail. The oyster colored silk satin supports the dense hand beading beautifu...

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Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4
Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4

Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of black silk with a zig zag hand beaded applique. Features a beaded belt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, some beading m...

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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.

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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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Vintage 1950s 50s Rhinestone + Beaded Off-White Cocktail or Wedding Dress
Vintage 1950s 50s Rhinestone + Beaded Off-White Cocktail or Wedding Dress

Vintage 1950s 50s Rhinestone + Beaded Off-White Cocktail or Wedding Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous off-white formal dress from the 1950s. The dress has a sweetheart bustline with a rhinestone and beaded bodice.

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8
1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8

1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a creme silk with blue floral relief beading with silver. This classic style has a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please...

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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 Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown
1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown

1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown

Located in New York, NY

Lined in soft tissue silk with couture hand finishing. 1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown

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1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Christian Dior elaborately beaded and sequined ice blue silk satin fitted column gown with bustle-back in fringed silk satin. Beautiful stylized floral beading, pro...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown
1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

1950s Christian Dior Ice Blue Silk Satin Bustle-Back Beaded Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s Christian Dior elaborately beaded and sequined ice blue silk satin fitted column gown with bustle-back in fringed silk satin. Beautiful stylized floral beading, pron...

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1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai
1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktai

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional hand finishing and stitching throughout. 1950S CHRISTIAN DIOR Style Gold Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress With Matching Jacket

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1950S FERCIONI Pink & Purple Haute Couture Silk Beaded One Shoulder Cocktail Dr

1950S FERCIONI Pink & Purple Haute Couture Silk Beaded One Shoulder Cocktail Dr

Located in New York, NY

Fully hand finished and beaded with crystal feathers. Internal boned corset hugs the dress to the body and allows the pink bodice to drape casually over the shoulder, into a cape or ...

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1950s Apricot Beaded Dress Suit

1950s Apricot Beaded Dress Suit

Located in London, GB

Stunning apricot linen suit from American label Maxine’s. This ensemble is made up of a beautifully cut shift dress with covered button and bow details and a heavily embellished/bead...

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1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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1950's Gold Beaded Silk Wiggle Dress

1950's Gold Beaded Silk Wiggle Dress

By Dynasty

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous gold beaded dress from Dynasty made in 1950's British Hong with the beading a work of art.

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1950s Hong Kong Day Dresses

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1950's Floral Print Silk Dress Black Beaded Background

1950's Floral Print Silk Dress Black Beaded Background

Located in New Hope, PA

A charming pink and green floral print on a black silk background is covered in tiny black bugle beads. The dress has a peplum at the waist and a center back zipper. It is fully line...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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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 bouquets of flowers. These appliques are beautifully beaded with pearls and gold sequins. ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Early 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture Beaded Linen Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

An unusual combination of linen with steel grey bugle beaded polka dots is very eye catching. The dress has a V neckline with a collar, dolman sleeves with cuffs and wide band at the...

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Vintage 1950's gold satin and lilac design beaded dress 1950s fit and flare UK 8
Vintage 1950's gold satin and lilac design beaded dress 1950s fit and flare UK 8

Vintage 1950's gold satin and lilac design beaded dress 1950s fit and flare UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Her elegant skirt, is set off by wide box pleats that accent the embellished details, and complete this dress in an iconic 1950's silhouette. This dress has been photographed with a...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Beaded Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950s beaded dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Ceil Chapman, Gene Shelly and Christian Dior 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 1950s Beaded Dress?

The price for a 1950s beaded dress starts at $150 and tops out at $52,610, and on average, selling for $900.

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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