1950s Black Dresses

Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara.

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

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!

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

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.

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction.

Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress!

Authorized 1950s Jacques Heim Black Noir Cocktail Dress w Underpinnings & Bolero: A pristine and exquisitely tailored demi-couture cocktail dress in a matte black floral brocade.

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Black silk and lace dress. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR.

Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown!

This Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt features a full tightly pleat...

This 1950s cocktail dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture.

This original 1950s strapless cocktail dress has a quintessential party dress silhouette and reflects the decade’s celebration of feminine glamour.

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...

A fabulous black ruched 1950s dress by Suzy Perette. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves.

Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress !

⸻ 📏 Measurements Bust: 38 inches Waist: 29–30 inches Hips: 62 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 42 inches ⸻ ✨ Key Features • Designer: Frank Starr • Era: Late 1950s ...

Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...

Perfect late 1950s black crepe sleeveless dress! The perfect LBD that is an essential timeless addition to any wardrobe.

1950s Silk chiffon cocktail dress: 3 layer construction.

A pouty seductress, this cocktail dress was tailor-made for an illicit rendezvous in a smoky Paris café. Super heavyweight silk satin and painted illusion lace prove opposites attrac...

A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.

1950S Black Rayon & Silk Lace Ruffled Fit Flare Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color ...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress!

1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip.

Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress!

A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...

Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress!

A beautiful 1950s Samuel Winston cocktail dress with full black taffeta skirt and exquisite bodice detailing in gold silk satin and ruched chiffon.Back zipper and organza and horseha...

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress!

Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures symmetrical medallion prints on an iridescent silk. Wrap style with interior button a...

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

BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress!

Chic 1950s ROBERTA LEE ORIGINALS black and white flower print long sleeve silk dress !

Amazing mid 1950s LORD AND TAYLOR brown and black zebra animal print cut - out dress!

Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress!

Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress!

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...

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...

The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also f...

A modern vintage masterpiece, this ladylike frock is loaded with charming extras (our favorite is the pocket detail: decorative AND practical) that keep its timeless silhouette from ...

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1950. She went on to become ...

Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress!

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique Banded Designs: A wonderful cocktail outfit from esteemed designer Ceil Chapman, this scoopneck, scul...

Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress !

Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress !

Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt.

Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" !

This late 1950s to early 1960s chestnut brown silk chiffon dress was likely made for one of Detroit's luxury department stores such as J.L. Hudson. 'Cardinal' may have been one of th...

Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE black and white lightweight soft cotton nautical dress!

Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress ! Features lipstick red prints of flowers and origami throughout. Full metal zipper...

Gorgeous 1950s demi couture HOUSE OF BRANELL black and white floral print silk short sleeve dress!

Chic 1950s black and white fringe flapper fringe dress, with a 1920s twist!

Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...

A stunning 1950s Ceil Chapman lightweight navy silk fitted sheath dress with draped hip and a dramatic wide-set draped neckline accented with white lace applique covered décolletage....

Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...

Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout.

Extraordinary vintage 50s ESTEVEZ black silk dress! The detailing on this beauty is breathtakingly unbelievable! Features cut-out at bust, with dolman 40s style sleeves. Two mink fur...

This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...