1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s style dress has a chic apron-like décolletage with boned bodice and crinolines for ...
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!
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2
By Suzy Perette
Located in Nashville, TN
This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection.
1950s Suzy Perette Satin Black and Red Rose Print Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in London, GB
Suzy Perette brought the signature silhouettes of Christian Dior’s “New Look” to women across America.
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! Brand New deadstock vintage dress! Skirt features soft black silk velvet, with built i...
Suzy Perette 1950s Large Size Black and White Nautical Vintage 50s Cotton Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE black and white lightweight soft cotton nautical dress!
Vintage Suzy Perette Lace Dress, Circa 1950s, Ivory Peach, Mermaid Fit
By Suzy Perette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1950s Suzy Perette Ivory/Peach Beige Excellent Condition.
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!
1960s Suzy Perette Yellow Pink Orange Daisy Print Cotton Vintage 60s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE Palm Royale yellow, orange, pink and green daisy flower print cotton fit n’ flare dress !
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6
By Suzy Perette
Located in Nashville, TN
An iconic silhouette to behold, this original early 1950's Suzy Perette navvy blue silk faille dress, is just the piece to welcome to your vintage collection.
Suzy Perette 1950s Ruched Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black ruched 1950s dress by Suzy Perette. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves.
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Suzy Perette Silk Print Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Alford, MA
Suzy Perette 1950s-'60s silk dress composed of a tan and white abstract floral print.
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1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress inspired by Christian Dior's New Look.
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Metallic Halter Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * black taffeta * metallic floral stitching * halter neck * boning in bodice * full skirt * metal back zipper * by Suzy Perette condition | excellen...
Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950's dress * black velvet bodice * black taffeta skirt * acetate & pellon lining * beautiful ruched full skirt * metal back zipper * by Suzy Perette condition ...
Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Blue Lace Satin Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * light blue floral lace * blue satin accents * acetate lining * back bow tie accent * metal back zipper * by Suzy Perette condition | excellent ...
1950s Suzy Perette Blue and Green Geometric Watercolor New Look Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing and playful Suzy Perette "New Look" silhouette dress in blue and green. The dress is midi - length, with long sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a scoop back. The dress has a cin...
1950s Suzy Perette Black and Gold New Look Evening Dress with Shimmer Dot and
By Suzy Perette
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful black and gold evening dress by Suzy Perette in that iconic 1950s "New Look" Style!
Suzy Perette 1950s Little Black Dress Size 4.
By Suzy Perette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suzy Perette 1950s original little black evening dress is a size 4.
1950s/1960s Suzy Perette Black and Gold Metallic Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s to early 1960s Suzy Perette cocktail dress featuring a black satin brocade detailed with gold metallic lurex in a repeating floral motif.
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.
1950S SUZY PERETTE Navy Blue Cotton Blend Asymmetrical Drape Fit & Flare Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in New York, NY
1950S SUZY PERETTE Navy Blue Cotton Blend Asymmetrical Drape Fit & Flare Dress
1950s Suzy Perette Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Bow Detail
By Suzy Perette
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black velvet and satin 1950’s Suzy Perette cocktail dress. The cinched waist and full A-line skirt is iconic for the Suzy Perette brand, who replicated the designs of Haute Couture h...
1950S SUZY PERETTE Yellow Cotton Halter A Line Dress With Pleated Diamond Insets
By Suzy Perette
Located in New York, NY
1950S SUZY PERETTE Yellow Cotton Halter A Line Dress With Pleated Diamond Insets
1950's Suzy Perette Marigold Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable printed silk Suzy Perette dress from the 1950's, with a silhouette inspired by Dior's 'New Look'.
1950s Suzy Perette Leopard Print Velvet Swing Cocktail Dress W/ Red Crinoline
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic Dior-inspired 1950s Suzy Perette leopard print velveteen cocktail dress with very fitted bodice and full skirt.
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Floral Tulip Print Red-Orange Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Charming vintage vibrant poppy red-orange party dress by Suzy Perette. In an embossed floral tulip print the dress features a double bow detail at the waist, inverted front pleats an...
1950s Suzy Perette Velvet and Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/ "Bib" Front
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
A super-cute 1950 Suzy Perette "Bib" front cocktail dress: full skirt and fitted bodice in velvet and taffeta. Built in crinoline. Two-piece "swallowtail" effect.
SUZY PERETTE 1950S PRINCESS-STYLE LBD
By Suzy Perette
Located in Alford, MA
An early example of the Suzy Perette label, known for incorporating the aesthetics of Dior's New Look into affordable American fashion, this dress epitomizes the characteristics of t...
Vintage Suzy Perette 1950's Black Velvet + Silk Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Top bow buttons onto straps. DETAILS: Circa: 1950's Label: Suzy Perette Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Black Fabric: Velvet / Silk MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 34" Waist: 24" H...
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 fabric that almost looks bronze in bright light. New look cut and shape. Rear metal z...
1950s Suzy Perette Apricot Silk Taffeta Bubble Hem Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous, stunning 1950s Suzy Perette apricot silk taffeta bubble hem cocktail dress with scoop neckline, original integral crinoline, 3/4 length sleeves.
1950s Suzy Perette Royal Blue Velvet 50s Vintage Dress w/ Ribbon Belt Detail
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous 1950s Suzy Perette royal blue velvet dress! Simply smashing on!
1950s Suzy Perette Vintage Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1950s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black satin by Suzy Perette.
1950s Suzy Perette Floral Gold Lame Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in London, GB
Amazing 1950s vintage dress from American label Suzy Perrette with black, blue and pink floral print and textured gold lame pattern woven throughout the silk giving a very luxurious ...
1950s Suzy Perette Raw Silk Floral Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Port Hope, ON
Tea dress or cocktail dress, this is a beautiful dress with a floral print on an ivory background. The fitted bodice has a double neckline one being a cowl, and there are also stays ...
1950's Suzy Perette Abstract Paisley Print Dress With Bustle Kick Pleat & Hat
By Suzy Perette
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Suzy Perette dress conjures up visions of an autumn in New York during the 1950's...complete with wonderful Fall colors and an abstract paisley wool blend fabric...picture perfe...
1950s Suzy Perette Emerald Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum
By Suzy Perette
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s gorgeous Suzy Perette emerald green silk taffeta cocktail dress: Stiffened "Criss-Cross" structured peplum construction with sheath underneath.
1950s Suzy Perette Vintage Purple Silk Asymmetrical Full Sweep Cocktail Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1950s purple silk cocktail dress by Suzy Perette.
1950s Suzy Perette Vintage Green Silk Cocktail Dress with an Origami Bubble Hem
By Suzy Perette
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning and unique emerald green silk taffeta dress with an origami bubble hem by Suzy Perette. Bow detail at the bottom and hourglass silhouette. Fits like a modern size small. Ple...
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.