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1950s Wiggle Dress

Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s
Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s

Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

belt. side metal zip closure. kick pleat. dress falls to below knee or mid calf length. Circa 1950s No

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress
1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress

1950s Blue Floral Wiggle Dress

Located in London, GB

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's
Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's

Ceil Chapman Violet Cotton Floral Print Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a wrap slit in the front, drape detail fitted

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress
1950s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress

1950s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1950s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress

1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress

By Edith Flagg

Located in San Diego, CA

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage 1950s Black Caged Top Cocktail Dress
Vintage 1950s Black Caged Top Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Caged Top Cocktail Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950's wiggle dress * black nylon blend * acetate lined skirt * caged top * bows at

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Long Sleeve Wiggle Dress
1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Long Sleeve Wiggle Dress

1950s Mr. Blackwell Black Long Sleeve Wiggle Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Bombshell and elegant 1950's Mr. Blackwell black crepe wiggle style dress with shawl collar and

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Side Sash Wiggle Sheath Cocktail  Dress -Sexy!
1950s Black Side Sash Wiggle Sheath Cocktail  Dress -Sexy!

1950s Black Side Sash Wiggle Sheath Cocktail Dress -Sexy!

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful black dress with side sash, fully lined with swanky side sash. The fabric is silk or silk

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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress
50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress

By Dorothy O'Hara

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress. Classic 1950s crepe wiggle dress with draped

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Blue Linen Dress With White Lace Applique
1950s Blue Linen Dress With White Lace Applique

1950s Blue Linen Dress With White Lace Applique

Located in London, GB

Lovely royal blue linen 1950s wiggle dress with cut out white lace applique. This piece features

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1950s Day Dresses

Red Silver Lamé Cocktail Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Red Silver Lamé Cocktail Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Red Silver Lamé Cocktail Wiggle Dress, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 2-4)

Red Silver Lamé Cocktail Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bombshell beauty! 1950's wiggle dress in a slinky red silver lamé fabric with a bow accent at the

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

C.1950 Purple & Gold Toile Wiggle Dress With Jacket & Mink Scarf
C.1950 Purple & Gold Toile Wiggle Dress With Jacket & Mink Scarf

C.1950 Purple & Gold Toile Wiggle Dress With Jacket & Mink Scarf

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oh the glamour of a 1950's wiggle dress! Fantastic...especially when it is accompanied by a

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Crisp 1950's Polished Cotton Wiggle Dress
Crisp 1950's Polished Cotton Wiggle Dress

Crisp 1950's Polished Cotton Wiggle Dress

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US 4)

Crisp 1950's Polished Cotton Wiggle Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

This sweet 1950's dress is from the junior line, June Fox Frocks, and sports a sassy wiggle

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1950s American Informal Dresses

1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress
1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress

1950s Peacock Beaded Knit Wiggle Dress

Located in New York, NY

This classic dress has stood the mark of time. Dating to the late 1950s these knit "wiggle

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Florence Lustig Beaded Sequin Knit Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

A glamorous 1950's Florence Lustig knit wear dress with shimmering all over sequins and elaborate

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Classic 1950's Black Wiggle Dress With Rose Appliques
Classic 1950's Black Wiggle Dress With Rose Appliques

Classic 1950's Black Wiggle Dress With Rose Appliques

Located in Atlanta, GA

The 'little black dress' with a wiggle and a splash of color...perfect for many occasions and a

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress
Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress

Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare Marusia little black dress in luxurious Dupioni silk. High waspy waist with a tiny bow at the

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950s Floral Wiggle Dress
Vintage 1950s Floral Wiggle Dress

Vintage 1950s Floral Wiggle Dress

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H 32.5 in L 32.5 in

Vintage 1950s Floral Wiggle Dress

Located in New York, NY

vintage wiggle dress: this dress is constructed in such a detailed and tailored way that it's so

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Rembrandt Green & Blue Silk Wiggle Dress
1950s Rembrandt Green & Blue Silk Wiggle Dress

1950s Rembrandt Green & Blue Silk Wiggle Dress

Located in London, GB

Lovely printed silk wiggle dress with bold green and blue floral print. This piece features a

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Don Loper Vintage 1950s Floral Print Hourglass Wiggle Dress
Don Loper Vintage 1950s Floral Print Hourglass Wiggle Dress

Don Loper Vintage 1950s Floral Print Hourglass Wiggle Dress

By Don Loper

Located in Sparks, NV

Vibrant screen printed wiggle dress by Don Loper from the 1950s in shades of mustard and blood

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1950s American Sheath Dresses

Bronze Gold Lamé Wiggle Dress With Cut Out Bow Back, 1950's
Bronze Gold Lamé Wiggle Dress With Cut Out Bow Back, 1950's

Bronze Gold Lamé Wiggle Dress With Cut Out Bow Back, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Sizes 2-4)

Bronze Gold Lamé Wiggle Dress With Cut Out Bow Back, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950's bronzed gold textured lamé wiggle dress with a sassy cut out design at the back accented by

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Floral Lamé Bustier Wiggle Dress
Vintage 1950s Floral Lamé Bustier Wiggle Dress

Vintage 1950s Floral Lamé Bustier Wiggle Dress

Located in New York, NY

This incredible, rare vintage 1950s bustier bodice wiggle dress is crafted from the most gorgeous

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1950s North American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Wool Square-Neck Wiggle Dress by Mr. Mort
1950s Black Wool Square-Neck Wiggle Dress by Mr. Mort

1950s Black Wool Square-Neck Wiggle Dress by Mr. Mort

Located in New York, NY

This vintage little black wiggle dress is so timeless, and SO flattering! It was made in the late

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1950s American Sheath Dresses

Frank Usher 1950s Printed Abstract Blue Silk Dress
Frank Usher 1950s Printed Abstract Blue Silk Dress

Frank Usher 1950s Printed Abstract Blue Silk Dress

By Frank Usher, Frank Usher London

Located in London, GB

Classic late 1950s silk wiggle dress from British designer Frank Usher with an abstract blue print

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1950s British Formal Wear

Howard Greer 1950's Wiggle Dress W Points
Howard Greer 1950's Wiggle Dress W Points

Howard Greer 1950's Wiggle Dress W Points

By Howard Greer

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great 1950's black silk wiggle dress from Howard Greer. Off the shoulder, slight blouson bodice

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s Blue Satin Dress
1950s Blue Satin Dress

1950s Blue Satin Dress

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Size: Small

1950s Blue Satin Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1950s wiggle dress with a shelf bust. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Gold Beaded Silk Wiggle Dress
1950's Gold Beaded Silk Wiggle Dress

1950's Gold Beaded Silk Wiggle Dress

By Dynasty

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous gold beaded dress from Dynasty made in 1950's British Hong with the beading a work of

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1950s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Austere 1950's Two Tone Black Wool Wiggle Dress With Camel Overlay
Austere 1950's Two Tone Black Wool Wiggle Dress With Camel Overlay

Austere 1950's Two Tone Black Wool Wiggle Dress With Camel Overlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1950's dress conjures up images of Katherine Hepburn in The Desk Set...classic 1950's

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1950s Unknown Day Dresses

Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress

Philip Hulitar Vintage 1950's Floral Silk Bombshell Wiggle Dress

By Philip Hulitar

Located in Sparks, NV

Creamy floral 100% silk wiggle dress from the 1950's- early 60's by upscale designer Philip Hulitar

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gold Lurex Metallic Wiggle Dress With Back Drape, 1950's
Gold Lurex Metallic Wiggle Dress With Back Drape, 1950's

Gold Lurex Metallic Wiggle Dress With Back Drape, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Sizes 2-4)

Gold Lurex Metallic Wiggle Dress With Back Drape, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gold Lurex metallic wiggle dress with a dramatic back drape. The golden Lurex fabric is a celery

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress

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Mid-20th Century Day Dresses

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Black Raw Silk Bows Wiggle Dress
Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Black Raw Silk Bows Wiggle Dress

Suzy Perette Vintage 1950's Black Raw Silk Bows Wiggle Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple but chic black raw silk wiggle dress by Suzy Perette. Nipped waist and short sleeves

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

A Vintage 1950s floral printed wiggle shift dress
A Vintage 1950s floral printed wiggle shift dress

A Vintage 1950s floral printed wiggle shift dress

By Marldena

Located in London, GB

A vintage Marldena, 1950s print wiggle shift dress. The dress has a cowl neck at the front and v

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress

1950s Ceil Chapman Sequined Sleeveless Cocktail Wiggle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Studio City, CA

1950s Ceil Chapman pink sequin sleeveless cocktail dress with bateau-style neckline that dips at

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1950s Charles Cooper for Neiman Marcus Tan Linen Striped Wiggle Dress
Rare 1950s Charles Cooper for Neiman Marcus Tan Linen Striped Wiggle Dress

Rare 1950s Charles Cooper for Neiman Marcus Tan Linen Striped Wiggle Dress

By Neiman Marcus, Charles Cooper

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely chic and rare CHARLES COOPER for NEIMAN MARCUS 1950s / 50s tan linen wiggle dress

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Embossed Wiggle Dress In Pastel Shades
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Embossed Wiggle Dress In Pastel Shades

1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Embossed Wiggle Dress In Pastel Shades

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in London, GB

This lovely 1950s pastel toned wiggle dress is labelled Saks Fifth Avenue and is in wonderful

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1960s American Summer Dresses

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1950s Wiggle Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1950s wiggle dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. An accessory like this designed by Ceil Chapman, Alfred Shaheen and Gene Shelly — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 1950s wiggle dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

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On average, a 1950s wiggle dress on 1stDibs sells for $650, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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