50s Cocktail Dress

Classic 50s silhouette. Circa 1950s dramatic cocktail dress with alternating panels of satin and crepe.

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress.

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress.

50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress.

Supreme elegance from a collaboration between two geniuses in their field - Jeanne Lanvin and Castillo for Maria Carine. This dress represents the best and highest form of ready to w...

50s Emma Domb White Embroidered Organza Dress. Faux front button opening. Back metal zipper.

From the late, great Alexander McQueen. 100% silk chiffon shirred at bodice fully flared skirt. Fully lined with boned bodice. Hook and eye closure at back. Absolutely gorgeous. New ...

Christian Dior - London label. Circa late 1950s - possibly Yves Saint Laurent period.Shantung silk cocktail dress with raised waistline. Retains all of the original under-pinnings. ...

From iconic great American costume designer Irene - a lace bodice cocktail dress. Peau de soie full skirt fully lined . Lace up spaghetti straps. Fully boned bodice. Zips up the back...

The classic 1950s silhouetted dress by coveted designer Ceil Chapman. Strapless fit and flare in silk taffeta. Boned bodice with dramatic swag from waist. Unlined and zips up side.

If You’ve Looked At Any Other Estevez On OUR Site, You’ve Read About What Devoted Fans We Are, And How Brilliant And Body-Flattering We Find His Designs. 1955 Was When Estevez Made T...

Beautifully draped and shirred wiggle dress by the 1950s Queen of glamour - Ceil Chapman. Body hugging silk lame brocade with stylized leaf pattern. Fully lined with boned bodice and...

50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.

Sheer sophistication. Incredibly chic little black dress by the House of Dior circa late 50s/early 1960s. In chiffon with horizontal bands of satin - blousoned top with quarter sleev...

This is a gorgeous and RARE strapless copper taffeta cocktail dress. The bust is soutache, bugle beads and faux pearls with ruche blush modesty panel and boning . It has an interest...

50s bombshell in the afternoon. Brown iridescent brocade afternoon to cocktail look with strappy, belted sheath and matching cropped jacket and belt. A low key kind of sexy. Black s...

Sexy and charming battenberg lace day dress by 1950s designer Samuel Winston - creator of multitudes of chic and feminine looks of the day. Fully lined and girdled with ivory taffeta...

One of Ceil Chapman's best efforts, a super sexy sheath in black jersey. Gathered detail at bodice with shirred sleeves and velvet collar and cuffs. Hips pockets. Partially lined. F...

Vintage dress by Morton Myles in black crepe. 80s does 50s style with white faux pearls and rhinestones. Flattering neckline and low-cut back. Excellent condition. Back zipper. Size ...

50s Two Piece Set. Lace top with chiffon circle skirt

(Coat Only) 50s black satin cocktail sheath dress with a pleated shell bust comes with a matching black satin evening coat which has a champagne satin lining.

Nettie Rosenstein,, late 50's cocktail dress in a vibrant red poppy flower pattern against a black satin background.

The is a beautiful Hattie Carnegie 1950s cocktail dress with a fitted bodice and waist,lots of great seaming details and a flared skirt with lots of volume at the back! Silk dupioni ...

A fantastic and unusual 50s cocktail dress from Neiman Marcus. Lavender silk satin appliquéd with delicate lilac lace and vivid fuchsia sash at the waist.

A fantastic charming little 50s cocktail dress made from "watered" silk floral print which has a blurred "impressionistic" appearance to the print.

A fantastic little 1950s purple wool structured and boned cocktail dress from Paul Whitney. Bodice is defined with simple lines, fully lined and boned underneath and bias cut wool o...

Fabulous 1950s silk printed chiffon over structured cocktail dress. Beautifully made of exquisite fabrics.

Bill Blass, taffeta, faille, 1950's inspired cocktail, dress. Bodice is fitted with a cape like shoulder and sleeve treatment. Front is slightly draped with a knotted bow embellish...

Fantastic vintage cocktail dress with an exaggerated 1950's hourglass silhouette. Tiny nipped waist, long flared peplum and sequin embellished neckline. Rear zip closure. Partially l...

A great little 50s silk party dress with floral print in shades of brown. Off the shoulder bodice with fitted waist and full skirt. Zips up the back. Size 6, possibly 8.

50s moss green jacquard ultra-structured cocktail dress with dropped waist, heavily darted bust and double skirt construction.

A wonderful Pierre Balmain 50s beaded pink and lace sheath dress with notched décolletage, wide-set straps and lots of structure. Very small, probably a size 0 in modern sizing. St...

A gorgeous hand-crocheted 50s cream silk ribbon dress with horizontal bands of scalloped trim! Beautiful body conscious silhouette.

A gorgeous little 50s B. Altman and Co. silk chiffon cocktail dress in yellow with yellow and white beading, rhinestones and fringe embellishing the bodice.

A wonderful 1950s Hollywood inspired cocktail dress from Star of Siam from pure handwoven silk. Beautiful "Sari-Design" silk brocade fabric is gathered and tucked in all the right p...

From the couture wardrobe of the famed dancer Ginger Rogers comes this spectacular 1950s cocktail dress in pure silk taffeta flocked in velvet florals with a broad ballet neckline an...

A wonderful 50s Suzy Perette designed party dress with fitted bodice and "bandeau" style shoulder detail--quite pretty! Black lace with full skirt and original petticoat.

Vintage 50's JAMES GALANOS cocktail dress comes in a black & grey swirl print tafeta material featuring a open back design, short sleeves, satin trim, pleated skirt, and a back zip u...

This is a fantastic dress: unmarked, but attributed to Don Loper, considering construction, styling and fabrics. 1950s fitted bodice with wide ballet neckline, low cut back with "ob...

A sweet 50s Traina-Norell cocktail dress in cappuccino silk with gold Sari-inspired brocade panels, "cummerbund" bodice and keyhole-tie neckline.

A 50s Paul Whitney silk shantung cocktail dress in pale pink with pleated skirt, built in crinoline and creatively structured bodice and open back detail.

A marvel to behold. This original 1950's silk pleated dress with velvet and tulle accents, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The straight cut neckline is accented by ...

A beautiful 50s lightweight washed silk floral print wiggle dress with notched neckline and back cowl. Size 6-8

Superb Saville Row workmanship and tailoring in a feminine cocktail dress from Hardy Amies, crafted from delicate tulle and lace with boning.

A gorgeous Frank Starr Original "Candlelight" white silk satin dress with princess bodice and edge woven real metallic lame brocade at the skirt. New old stock: never worn. Size 6.

An stunning Christian Dior Original from the late 1950s in two color coral and fuschia floral brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shape...

A beautiful early 50s crepe dress in beige rayon with draped shoulder and neckline, fitted waist and rows and rows of tiered pleats in the skirt. Tall Girl Shop! Over Five Seven. ...

Beautiful Vintage 1950s strapless barkcloth dress with creme and cotton fern embroidery. Dress comes with shawl. ( shawl: 16.5" x 85" length) Bust: 36" / Waist: 26...

This smartly tailored James Galanos 1950's day dress is the perfect mixture of fluidity and structure! Galanos' genius was ahead of his time, and this piece, though tailored in the ...

Vibrant floral printed textured cotton vintage dress from the 1950s. This dress features a rhinestone embellished bodice, full circle sweep and matching patent belt. DETAILS: Unl...

A gorgeous, delicate 1950s hand-crochet dress with fitted bodice and a flared skirt made of taupe silk ribbon! Gorgeous

A great 1950s chiffon dress made of printed striped silk chiffon in a rainbow of fruit colors! Lined with belt~

1950s rose print sheath dress in acetate with notched neckline and a graceful bubble peplum that is longer and fuller in the back.

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

Unusual Jean Patou bordeau suede whip stitched swing coat lined in honey colored mink from the 1960s. So cozy and stylish, this swing coat is perfect over anything to keep you warm i...

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...

The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...

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. ...

Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...

Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...

A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...

This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

Vintage 30s creme, green, orange floral print silk day dress. Fit size 2/4