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 tiny Polka Dot motif. Lined and the dress fabric is backed. Summer fun in this dre...
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a pleated sexy bust *Pleated Tucked Waist *Large Embroidered Floral Waist that drapes down ...
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt.
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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 polka dot brocade of English origin. The silhouette features a V-neck with shoulder tu...
1950S Emerald Green Nylon Tulle Strapless Party Dress Appliquéd & Beaded With M
Located in New York, NY
Very full circle skirt, would take a petticoat. 1950S Emerald Green Nylon Tulle Strapless Party Dress Appliquéd & Beaded With Matching Bolero
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 and floral print. Two dresses in one, the cap sleeves are fully detachable and conv...
1950s Strapless Pink Ruffled Tulle Party Dress - Size 0/2
Located in Kingston, NY
1950s coral strapless cocktail dress featuring an extraordinary tiered ruffle skirt and sculpted ruched bodice.
1950s Deadstock Pink Ivory Beaded Floral Party Dress XS 00 0 Full Skirt 50s New
Located in San Diego, CA
Unworn. ⸻ 1950s dress, vintage 50s party dress, deadstock vintage, floral appliqué dress, beaded cocktail dress, pink tulle dress, ivory party dress, XS vintage dress, 00 vintage s...
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though his work has only recently begun to be appreciated, Lebanese designer Jacques Cassia was a familiar face among the haute monde in the 1960s and 70s. His best-known work was a ...
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 this dress, I thought the back was the front, until I saw the actual front. Cotton b...
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 skirt.
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black sequins. Strapless bodice is boned a...
Emma Domb Red Bib Front Ballerina Party Dress with Satin Cummerbund – S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
A balance of masculine and feminine, this frothy party dress pairs tuxedo references like bib pleating and a wide cummerbund with an undeniably ladylike silhouette complete with a 25...
White and Pink Embroidered Bubble Hem Party Dress w Petal Bust – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...
Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...
Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An Audrey Hepburn style stunner, this Givenchy-inspired dress features handmade Spanish lace cut from an enormous mantilla and meticulously hand sewn to a black tulle ground. The lac...
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, feminine and in lovely vintage condition.
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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. Fitted throughout. Lined. Center back zipper. Detached beade...
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 sweetheart neckline adorned with ruffled tulle.
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 * bodice stays * back tie shoulder straps * metal back zipper condition | excellent...
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 neckline decorated with a panel of pleated tulle.
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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.
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 accents * sash waist with tail * balloon hem * metal side zipper condition | ...
Vintage 1950's Calabri Italian Couture Black Velvet & Scalloped Lace Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Calabri couture Florence, Italy beauty dating back to the mid 1950's. This is perhaps the most alluring and flattering "little black dress" I have ever seen.
1950's Philip Hulitar Yellow Pleated Silk Draped Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a seductive and enchanting look from the rare Philip Hulitar 'Old Hollywood' designer label. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...
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 lapels. Piped waistline and decorative bow. Sheer lace overskirt bordered with taffet...
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.
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 side zipper condition | excellent fits like xs dress length 45" bodice 15" ...
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 bodice with bow accent * bodice stays * metal back zipper condition | excelle...
1950's Pauline Trigere Couture Black Lace & Ivory Satin Off-Shoulder Party Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally beautiful, museum worthy Pauline Trigère designer dress dating back to the early 1950's. These early examples of her couture work are hard to come by.
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 tails * bodice stays * metal back zipper condition | excellent fits like s/m ...
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" ...
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 lined with linen and has short sleeves. The bottom of the skirt has box style plea...
1950s Draped Cowl Back & Front Shoulder Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing dress with Satin front cowl and low back draped cowl with shoulder bows. The dress is a sumptuous black velvet. Lined and metal side zipper Sexy Mad Men! Bust: 36" Wai...
1950s Gorgeous Silk Taffeta w Hand Made Flowers (rare) Black Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1950s silk taffeta dress, button/zipper front. The low waist and hip trimmed in gorgeous hand made taffeta flowers. This is very rare and hardly seen in today's world! B...
1950s Emma Domb Red Roses Illusion Print Tulle Full-Skirt 'New Look' Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely sensational Emma Domb red roses floral tulle full-skirt party dress dating back to the mid 1950's. This figure flattering silhouette was inspired by Christian Dior's 'N...
1950s 60s Ivory Satin & Sheer Lilly of the Valley Skirt Cocktail Party Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous..once again Gorgeous! This is an Ivory Satin and sheer skirt embellished wth satin and embroidered Lilly of the Valley Flowers . The shoulders are slightly off shoulder to ...
1950s Pewter Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline matching the sheer tree-quarter length gathered cuff sleeves and a pipped waistline ge...
Vintage 1950's Olive Green Pleated Silk Organza Rhinestone Full-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 34-35 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: Free Sweep Total Length: 42 inches This 1950's custom-made silk organza party dress is in beautiful condition with no noticeab...
1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress & Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's graphic plaid party dress ensemble, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture.
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.
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 ballerina pink lining with a coordinating sheer black and pink flocked floral fabric.
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 print.
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.
1950s Crimson Satin Full Skirted Dress
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1950s party dress has an amazing shape and structure to it.
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.
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