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1950s Party Dress

Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s
Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s

Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Spectacular! I look at this dress and think Flamingo Dancer with a Full Layered Ruffled skirt. Very

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1950s Casual Dresses

Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress
Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress

Barbara Tfank 1950s Chartreuse Gold Polka Dot Brocade Party Dress

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun and festive party dress. This dress is made of unique textiles, a green chartreuse and gold

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1950s North American Evening Dresses

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s
Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Convertible Lime Exploded Gingham Bouffant Party Dress - Small, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

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

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld party dress 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

Vintage Chloe yellow silk and mocha lace party dress. 1950s sweetheart bustier style with a- line

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress
1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress

1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine

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1950s American Evening Dresses

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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

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * gold & brown chiffon * acetate & tulle lining * gathered bodice

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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

Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers
Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers

Emma Domb 1950's White Party Dress w Pink and Green Embroidered Flowers

By Emma Domb

Located in Portland, OR

This magical vintage 1950's Emma Domb strapless party dress is in a princess cut with a full skirt

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * light brown organza * tulle/ acetate lining * gold/ brown embroidered

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched

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1950s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * red dot print taffeta * tulle lining * back bow tie accent * metal

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black organza * acetate lining * amazing floral embroidery * gathered

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white & yellow chiffon * acetate lining * awesome star print back

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in zipper corset. Bow detail. Zipper back. Excellent condition. Bust: 32" Waist: 24" ...

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1950s 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

1950s Pewter Lace Dress
1950s Pewter Lace Dress

1950s Pewter Lace Dress

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1950s Pewter Lace Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Two Tone Silk + Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning two tone 1950's party dress with a full skirt and bow detailing in the back. The pink

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace
1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace

1950s Red Silk Dress with Black Lace

Located in London, GB

Exquisite 1950s party dress in scarlet red silk with a beautiful black lace overlay. This piece

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress
1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress

1950s Tulip Print Organza Dress

Located in London, GB

A Fabulous and unusual 1950s party dress in black silk organza with a bold and beautiful red tulip

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 2 or XS)

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress
1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress

1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it. The waist is drawn right

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress
1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress

1950s Crimson Red Satin Vintage Prom Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it. The waist is drawn

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress
1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress

1950's Ann Fleischer Hand Woven Silk Organza Midnight Blue Ribbon Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

beautiful. The classic 1950's party dress silhouette provides for a feminine sweetheart style neckline with

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Strapless Sweetheart Polka Dotted Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling 1950's formal dress with bright red Swiss polka dotted fabric and a full skirt. Strapless

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1950s American Formal Wear

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic 1950's black velvet and black burnout sheer organza party dress with a huge sweep, and built

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress
Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Silk Two Tone Striped Party Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

Two-tone brown and black silk full circle party dress by Suzy Perette. Gorgeous heavy woven silk

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s
Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 2-4)

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

By Emma Domb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Emma Domb is the bomb! This 1950’s bombshell dress is worthy of an houglass figure and a stylish

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Silk Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

1950s Suzy Perette party dress in a pretty, watercolor-inspired blue, green and purple floral silk

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress
50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress

50s Emma Domb Floral Applique Party Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A great, 1950s Emma Domb black tulle party dress, fully lined, with spaghetti straps and full skirt

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Roberto Cavalli 1999 gray Feather Bodycon Dress
Roberto Cavalli 1999 gray Feather Bodycon Dress

Roberto Cavalli 1999 gray Feather Bodycon Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in GOUVIEUX, FR

Roberto Cavalli Collection 1999 bodycon feather print maxi dress. . Spaghetti Dress with low cut scooped neckline . Unlined . Maxi length dress . Animal pattern . Build in mesh br...

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage 1960's silver silk rhinestone Lillie Rubin winter cocktail dress UK 12
Vintage 1960's silver silk rhinestone Lillie Rubin winter cocktail dress UK 12

Vintage 1960's silver silk rhinestone Lillie Rubin winter cocktail dress UK 12

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most luxurious silver toned shantung silk, and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones and silver glass bugle beads in a trailing leaf pattern, finished with gre...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit

By MADEMOISELLE

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

GunneSax by Jessica made in San Francisco, tulle shoulder angel sleeve calico prairie dress 1969. Early rare open tulle shoulder calico prairie dress with huge angel sleeves. The fab...

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998

Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Rubiera, RE

ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat

Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Sheffield, GB

Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...

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1930s French Coats and Outerwear

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Party Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1950s party dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Emma Domb are consistently popular. Finding a 1950s party dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1950s Party Dress?

Prices for a 1950s party dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $5,894, while, on average they fetch $575.

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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