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1950s Silk Coat

Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6
Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6

Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coat is composed of a vibrant pink silk with faux pearl applique and bow design. Features center front hook and eye closures and belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Pleas...

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1950s Hong Kong Opera Coats

Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin  Schiaparelli 1950's
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin  Schiaparelli 1950's

Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's

By Schiaparelli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L

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1950s French Coats and Outerwear

Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s
Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s

Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s

By Traina-Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the 1940s, Traina-Norell fashion house was the "it" designer house for Hollywood starlets. The house was contemporary with the famous Parisian couture houses that dominated the sc...

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Mid-20th Century Coats

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 Aqua Floral Silk Brocade Dress and Coat Ensemble UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Aqua Floral Silk Brocade Dress and Coat Ensemble UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Aqua Floral Silk Brocade Dress and Coat Ensemble UK 8 US 4

By Mardi Gras

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most mesmerising shantung silk brocade, in shades of iridescent green and aqua blue, this original 1950's floral brocade dress and coat ensemble, is just the set to a...

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s
Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s

Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Favored in the mid-century because their volume allowed them to be worn over the full-skirted silhouettes of the time, opera coats still appear on modern runways due to their drama a...

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1950s Unknown Swing Coats

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s

By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s.

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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.

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s
Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s

Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Incredible as separates and magnificent worn together, this ensemble is both formal and whimsical thanks to the dress's shorter length and full skirt. The coat--featuring a brilliant...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket
Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket

Jean Patou Haute Couture 1950's Blue Gingham Print Silk Satin Dress and Jacket

By Jean Patou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1950's French Haute Couture ensemble transports you to a summer's day filled with Tom Collins' and finger sandwiches. This exquisite Jean Patou is undeniably chic. The sophistic...

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Mid-20th Century Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1950s Black Fur Crop Jacket Unisex Silk Lined Size M/L
Vintage 1950s Black Fur Crop Jacket Unisex Silk Lined Size M/L

Vintage 1950s Black Fur Crop Jacket Unisex Silk Lined Size M/L

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Beautiful Fur crop Jacket lined in silk. Perfect for Black tie event or cocktail party. Fit size M/L Bust : 40” Mannequin size 2

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1950s Capes

1950s Silk Purple Floral Shift Midi Dress and Jacket
1950s Silk Purple Floral Shift Midi Dress and Jacket

1950s Silk Purple Floral Shift Midi Dress and Jacket

Located in London, GB

The ensemble is crafted from a very fine quality coated silk in a pale grey hue with a slight sheen, printed with stunningly vibrant violet roses and teal vines and leaves.

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket
Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket

Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble! Features a beautiful fabric with autumnal colors of brown, burnt orange and gold throughout. Pillbox jacket...

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero
Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero

Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 50s CARYLE light pale pink and silver silk taffeta fit n' flare cocktail dress and lightweight metallic lurex cropped bolero jacket! Dress features a fitted bodice ...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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

DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2
DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2

DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2

By Don Loper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Don Loper design features two pieces composed of silk. The coat features an embroidered pattern and an open draped style. The classic style dress has short sleeves with a peplum...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat
Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat

Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat

By Sophie Gimbel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophie of Saks 1950's silk brushstroke print swing coat dress. The incredible piece features a wide portrait collar and three large buttons.

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1950s American Jackets

Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat
Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat

Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage 50s trapeze/opera jacket by THE SURPRISING DRESS-ETERIA! Features an allover gold metallic and ivory printed silk brocade! Simple stunning fit that will accommoda...

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1950s American Dinner Jackets

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s

Located in Berlin, BE

Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress l...

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1950s Loungewear

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stylish vintage couture 1950s silk taffeta coat dress with wide lapel and French cuff detail is smart, feminine and easily adaptable.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Floral Print Silk Dress and Jacket Suit
1950s Floral Print Silk Dress and Jacket Suit

1950s Floral Print Silk Dress and Jacket Suit

Located in London, GB

Very pretty late 1950s to early 1960s floral print silk dress and jacket set. The dress has a high, rounded neckline with notched detail, short sleeves, and fastens down the back wi...

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1960s British Dress and Coat Ensembles

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1950s Christian Dior Fin Back Silk Coat
1950s Christian Dior Fin Back Silk Coat

1950s Christian Dior Fin Back Silk Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Stunning vintage 1950s silk coat by Christian Dior for Christian Dior Originals, NY.

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1950s American Coats and Outerwear

1950's Ruby Red Silk Evening Coat with Stand-Up Collar
1950's Ruby Red Silk Evening Coat with Stand-Up Collar

1950's Ruby Red Silk Evening Coat with Stand-Up Collar

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderful 1950's vintage, ruby red silk evening coat with a stand-up collar that frames the face.

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1950s American Coats

Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble
Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble

Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

The epitome of Parisian chic, this JEANNE LANVIN ensemble is a piece of fashion history. The purple, green, blue and brown floral print silk comprise both the coat and the dress. The...

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950's Silk Velvet Evening Coat

1950's Silk Velvet Evening Coat

Located in Topanga, CA

Fifties evening coat in black silk velvet, shaped waistline, shiny black rhinestone buttons, lined with silk satin.

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1950s Jackets

1950's Christian Dior Silk Evening Coat
1950's Christian Dior Silk Evening Coat

1950's Christian Dior Silk Evening Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in New Hope, PA

Designed by Christian Dior in the mid 1950's this pale blue silk faille evening coat has a row of self buttons and braided trim at the neckline and on the sleeves.

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1950s French Coats and Outerwear

1950’s Lanvin Couture Royal Blue Silk Dupion Coat
1950’s Lanvin Couture Royal Blue Silk Dupion Coat

1950’s Lanvin Couture Royal Blue Silk Dupion Coat

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A really beautiful and timeless evening coat by Jeanne Lanvin in a gorgeous royal blue silk dupion with purple silk lining. This piece features long sleeves which gather slightly at...

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1950s Coats and Outerwear

1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat
1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat

1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat

By Traina-Norell, Norman Norell

Located in New Hope, PA

The most luscious shade of pale pink satin is used inside and out for this ultra feminine 1950's swing coat from Norman Norell designing for Traina-Norell. The coat has an attached ...

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1950s American Swing Coats

1950's Japanese Silk Kimono
1950's Japanese Silk Kimono

1950's Japanese Silk Kimono

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W 47 in L 33 in

1950's Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1950's Japanese Silk Kimono

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1950s Coats

Vintage 1950's silk duster coat brown tawny silk swing coat opera UK 12 US 8
Vintage 1950's silk duster coat brown tawny silk swing coat opera UK 12 US 8

Vintage 1950's silk duster coat brown tawny silk swing coat opera UK 12 US 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of tawny brown raw silk, this original 1950's silk duster coat, is the perfect addition to your vintage collection.

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1950s Swing Coats

1950s Couture Blue Silk Evening Coat
1950s Couture Blue Silk Evening Coat

1950s Couture Blue Silk Evening Coat

Located in London, GB

Magnificent full-length 1950s couture evening coat in sky blue silk. This piece was acquired from a very wealthy Hamptons estate and is a real show stopper.

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1950s Coats and Outerwear

1950s Beaded silk evening coat
1950s Beaded silk evening coat

1950s Beaded silk evening coat

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s beaded Black silk evening coat. mandarin collar.

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1950s American Opera Coats

1950s Custom evening coat in black silk & wool
1950s Custom evening coat in black silk & wool

1950s Custom evening coat in black silk & wool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black silk & wool evening coat of couture quality with amazing details & fabulous lining...Hidden placket front closure, covered snaps, black glass beaded collar...Short sleeves...Bl...

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1950s French Coats

CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4
CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4

CLEMO 1950's Pink Silk Sequin Cocktail Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ensemble is composed of a pink silk with sequin applique. The coat features large cuffs and an open style. The cocktail dress features braided straps and a center back zipper cl...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat W/ Japanese Crane Appliqué
1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat W/ Japanese Crane Appliqué

1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat W/ Japanese Crane Appliqué

Located in Gresham, OR

A striking 1950s black silk satin evening coat in a swing style and folded shawl collar is exquisitely decorated with silver silk floss embroideried flowers and a large Japanese Cran...

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1950s American Opera Coats

Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s
Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s

Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s

By Bergdorf Goodman, Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bergdorf Goodman demi couture, trapeze shape black silk satin evening coat from the 1950s. This gorgeous coat is perfect for any special occasion, I would consider it mid weight for ...

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1950s American Swing Coats

1950s Hong Kong Silk Satin Opera Swing Coat with Gold Crest Motifs
1950s Hong Kong Silk Satin Opera Swing Coat with Gold Crest Motifs

1950s Hong Kong Silk Satin Opera Swing Coat with Gold Crest Motifs

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous and dramatic 1950s Hong Kong silk satin opera coat cut in a full swing style, with large gold brocade medallions over entire coat.

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1950s Hong Kong Opera Coats

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1950s Silk Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950s silk coat for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Red and more. Finding the perfect 1950s silk coat may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior, Hattie Carnegie and Don Loper — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Silk Coat?

The price for a 1950s silk coat starts at $195 and tops out at $15,000, and on average, selling for $850.

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