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1950s Cage Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the
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1950s American Day Dresses

Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light weight black wool and silk dress by Betty Carol. It has princess seaming for a
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1950s American Day Dresses

Oleg Cassini 1950s Cage Bodice Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised
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1950s American Day Dresses

Werle 1950s Silk Dress with Full Skirt
By Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white
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1950s American Day Dresses

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
By Louis Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at
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1950s American Day Dresses

Werlé Beverly Hills Dove Gray Bib-Front Ballerina Dress - Medium, 1950s
By Daniel Werle, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Tucson, AZ
exquisite ballerina dress, whose softly draped neckline is brilliantly contrasted with an angular standaway
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

LATE 1950s WATERCOLOR FLORAL SHIFT DRESS
Located in New York, NY
airy, making this the perfect summer dress. Closes with a back zipper. Measurements: Best for modern
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Mid-20th Century Casual Dresses

LATE 1950s WATERCOLOR FLORAL SHIFT DRESS
LATE 1950s WATERCOLOR FLORAL SHIFT DRESS
Size: Size XS, S, M, see measurements
1950s Vintage Black + White Cotton Patio Dress with Rhinestone Detail
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage 1950s vintage patio dress in black and white cotton. Prong set rhinestone detail
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1950s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Swirling Satin & Tulle Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This iconic 1950's dress, rendered in layers of pink tulle, with delicate circular satin details
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
medium petticoat, completes this dress in an iconic 1950's silhouette. The matching bolero, boasts a
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Duchess Satin Sweet Pink Pleated Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A true beauty to behold. This original 1950's duchess satin dress, rendered in a soft shade of
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Mr Blackwell Woven Hem and Collar 1950s Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress by Mr. Blackwell. It is a semi fitted sheath with 3/4 length sleeves
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Adele Simpson Vintage ' Leaves + Flowers ' Yellow Colorful Silk 50s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s ADELE SIMPSON yellow silk dress! Flattering wiggle fit, that flatters a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gorgeous Blue Paisley Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Sleeveless Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s blue paisley fit and flare sleeveless silk dress! Features a vibrant blue backdrop
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Montaldo's Vintage 1950s Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1950s silk satin cocktail dress with an hourglass silhouette in
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1950s North American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1950s Canary Yellow Silk Vintage Cut - Out 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect yellow dress for spring and summer! This fine mid century gem features cut-outs above
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1980s does 1950s Hand Painted Floral Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 80s does 50s hand painted demi couture cotton puff sleeve dress! Features handpainted
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1950s/very early 1960s Addie Masters silk dress! Vibrant yellow color, with white
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Elliette Lewis Teal Blue Silk Chiffon 50s Vintage Dress w/ Pleated Bodice
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s ELLIETTE LEWIS teal blue silk chiffon dress! Pleated ruched bodice has a Grecian
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
black zipper and both pieces are in remarkable condition. Fits sizes Small, Medium. Dress Bust 36
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Bronze Gold Metallic Jacquard High Low Evening Dress With Bows
Located in Portland, OR
's or early 1960"s hi low evening dress is in a cream and bronze jacquard with gold metallic thread
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1950s German Evening Gowns

1950s Turquoise Blue and White Diagonal Plaid Cotton + Rayon Fit n Flare Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Emerald Green Silk Shantung Strapless Vintage 50s Bombshell Gown Sz Medium
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell 1950s emerald green silk shantung full length dress! Fabulous flattering wiggle fit, with
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Vintage Couture Silk Satin + Creamy Silk Chiffon Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning couture formal dress in the most gorgeous silk chiffon we have ever seen. The silk is
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1950s American Evening Gowns

1950s Kerrybrooke Red, White and Navy Blue Party in the Back Plaid Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome 50 KERRYBROOKE red, white and blue plaid fit n'flare shirt dress! When I first discovered
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Luis Estévez Red, Black and White Waist-Cincher Peplum Sheath Dress - M-L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates
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1950s American Sheath Dresses

Stunning 1950s Adele Ross Silk Floral Watercolor Belted Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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
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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dress with Shoulder Bow - Med, 1950s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Tucson, AZ
One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of
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1950s American Evening Dresses

Black Chandelier Bead Illusion Party Dress with Swirling Trumpet Skirt– M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Made for a party, this glamorous dance dress combines the late 50s and early 60s so perfectly that
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

1950s Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Asymmetric Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rabanne and Halston: silk jersey maxi dresses with metal bustiers and revealing cutouts. This dress from
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1950s Lebanese Cocktail Dresses

1950s Chic Crepe Sleeveless Perfect Vintage 50s Little Black Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect late 1950s black crepe sleeveless dress! The perfect LBD that is an essential timeless
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Norma Morgan Gold + Chartreuse Green + Bronze Silk Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s NORMA MORGAN yellow, chartreuse green, and bronze silk long dolman sleeve dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Autumnal 3 - D Checkered Plaid Pleated 50s Cotton Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Little Black Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Christian Dior Little Black Sheath Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist: Matte black silk
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Yellow Pink Orange Daisy Print Cotton Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE yellow, orange, pink and green daisy flower print cotton fit n’ flare dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Demi Couture Taupe + Terra Cotta Vintage 50s Strapless Lace Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture strapless lace dress in terra cotta and taupe. Features a fitted
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Roberta Lee Originals Black and White Flower Print Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s ROBERTA LEE ORIGINALS black and white flower print long sleeve silk dress ! Features
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette 1950s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Bombshell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress! Features a tailored
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1958 Oleg Cassini Vintage Yellow Red & Green Linen Dress w Laced Bodice
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Portland, OR
Cassini's 1950s, 1960s and 70's pieces are always fun to find and this one would fit easily into a modern
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1960s American Day Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lord & Taylor Brown + Black Zebra Print Pique Cotton 50s Vintage Dress
By Lord & Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing mid 1950s LORD AND TAYLOR brown and black zebra animal print cut - out dress! Features a
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Kelly Green Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Vintage Short Sleeve 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Fruit Print Blue + Green Vintage 50s Wool Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s royal blue and green fruit print wool wiggle dress! Fabulous flattering fit that
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

New 1950s Suzy Perette Vintage 50s Black Velvet ' Wet Look ' Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
BRAND NEW (Never Worn) VINTAGE!!! Chic 1950s Suzy Perrette black silk velvet cocktail dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress! Form
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Medium Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950s medium 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 blue, gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 1950s medium dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Suzy Perette, Adele Simpson and Dorothy O'Hara are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Medium Dress?

Prices for a 1950s medium dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $85,000, while, on average they fetch $995.
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    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
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