1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6
1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon E
Located in New York, NY
Lining is wide enough to take a petticoat. 1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon Embroidered Tulle Lace
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.
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress.
1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Some fading on the shoulder but otherwise in perfect shape. 1950S PEGGY HUNT Black & Red Silk Taffeta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman.
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event.
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.
1950S Lilac & Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Lilac & Silver Silk Taffeta Abstract Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite.
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s.
1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework
Vintage 1950s Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress, Size XS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print.
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress.
1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dr
By Armani Collezioni
Located in New York, NY
1990S ARMANI Coral, Grey & White Silk Taffeta Stripe 1950'S Style Strapless Dress
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Det
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped a...
1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip.
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 Navy Blue Silk Taffeta & Passementrie Embroidered Lace Strapless Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1950S Navy Blue Silk Taffeta & Passementrie Embroidered Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
$956Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Lipstick Red Silk Taffeta Rose Pocket Appliqué Fit n’ Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress !
1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning blue abstract floral silk taffeta George Carmel New York ensemble from the 1950's.
1950s Demi Couture Gunmetal Silver Grey Silk Taffeta Vintage Dress and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
1950s Gigi Young Salmon Coral Pink Silk Taffeta Vintage 50s Fit n Flare Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s GIG YOUNG salmon / coral pink silk taffeta fit n' flare 3/4 sleeves dress!
$500Sale Price|33% Off
1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout.
Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Impeccable construction, with hand-finished details. Wonderful full taffeta skirt. A true statement dress, that is definitely a head turner!
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay. Bl...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress !
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dr
By Carven
Located in New York, NY
1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress Covered In Beaded Fringe
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950's black sequin and taffeta tea length evening dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a black sequin and taffeta evening dress. It is sleeveless, with a black sequin shelf bust. It has a tea length taffeta skirt and a red tulle underskirt. Fully lined wi...
1950s Black Taffeta Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * black rayon crepe/taffeta * acetate lining * rhinestone/pearl studded * rhinestone belted waist * bow back * metal side zipper condition | few miss...
1950's Two-Toned Turquoise Taffeta Strapless Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exquisite and alluring, 1950's vintage, two-toned turquoise, taffeta, strapless gown with a fitted bodice trimmed with a tulle ruffle, a gracefully draped skirt with ruchi...
Vintage 1950s Emma Domb Black Taffeta Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * peylon lined skirt * shirred bodice * double spaghetti strap * bubble hem * bow accents * metal back zipper * by Emma Domb condi...
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" ...
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...
1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1950s cocktail dress is in a blue silk taffeta fabric.
Vintage 1950s Clifton Wilhite Black Silk Taffeta Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * black silk taffeta * dramatic side peplums * bodice stays * gathered bodice * metal back zipper * by Clifton Wilhite condition | excellent fits ...
Vintage 1950s Tee-ca Black Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950's dress * black taffeta * pellon lining * black floral print * rhinestone & beaded straps * optional straps * metal back zipper by Tee-ca condition | exce...
1950s Black and Fuchsia Floral Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fit and flare, 1950’s cocktail dress, made from black silk taffeta is woven with bold, fuchsia flowers.
1950s Emma Domb Off-white Lace Dress with Taffeta Waist and Draped back
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s Emma Domb off-white colored lace dress with cap sleeves and full lining.
Vintage 1950s Iridescent Gunmetal Silk-Taffeta Beaded Rhinestone Hourglass Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1950's gunmetal silver bombshell custom cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The bodice is an alluring low plunge shelf-bust bow that falls into a heavily-s...
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" ...
Rare LARRY ALDRICH COUTURE 1950s Silk Taffeta Bow & Button Cocktail Dress
Located in Asheville, NC
Larry Aldrich, 1950's Era Vintage Couture, Silk Taffeta, V Neck Front Wrap Style with Bow, Two Front Pockets, Nine Fabric Back Buttons, Built-in Moderate Crinoline with Hook and Eye ...
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.
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 Jane Andre Dress and Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s 2 pc dress * black taffeta * muslin lining * tulle lined hem * corrugated pleating * metal back zipper * by Jane Andre California condition | excellent ...
Pauline Trigere Wool Day Dress with Taffeta Sleeves 1950's
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
This Trigere label is from the 1950's.
1950’s Black Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black organza dress with white guipure lace underlay in the skirt and pretty sweetheart neckline. The midi length bubble skirt is box pleated at the front to reveal the l...
1950's Burgundy Silk Taffeta Evening Dress Custom Made
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning floral print of bouquets as well as scattered single blossoms in shades of pink, red and lavender pops against the deep burgundy changeable silk background. The dress has ...
Marie Louise Bruyere Couture Taffeta Cocktail Dress C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Marie Louise Bruyere, black taffeta, cocktail dress c. 1950's. Dress is fitted at the waist with a full sculpted skirt.
1950'S Blue & White Gingham Taffeta Polka Dot Printed Dress With Belt Red Bow
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Blue & White Gingham Taffeta Polka Dot Printed Dress With Belt Red Bow
1950s Ricci Michaels Maroon Taffeta Strapless Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous 1950’s number in a lovely dark maroon taffeta. It has a full skirt and an asymmetrical ruched bodice which finishes low on the hips - a fabulous and fun party dre...
1950s Jacques Heim Actualité Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in New York, NY
This strapless black silk cocktail dress from Heim Actualité is of a classic early-1950s style, with all the detail and precision associated with the popular demi-couture house.
Very Interesting 1950s Draped Taffeta Dress
Located in New York, NY
This dress is Very well made and finely detailed from richly bodies silk. This is an avant-garde reinvention of the classic 'Little Black Dress.' Its bottom layer, revealed at the bu...
1950s Black Taffeta Vintage Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in London, GB
Lovely and classic 1950s black sleeveless party dress with full skirt pleated at the waist and original matching belt. There is a pretty scallop edge lace overlay on the bodice, whi...
1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an extraordinary vintage wedding dress from the late 1950s to early 1960s, from one of the best-known names in Beverly Hills that dressed the very wealthy. It really was the ...
1950S Morphew Collection Reworked Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
Reworked 1950s Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
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