1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
By Jay Herbert
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering
1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
By Jay Herbert
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering
1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk
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
$595Sale Price|30% Off
1950s Roberta Lee Originals Black and White Flower Print Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s ROBERTA LEE ORIGINALS black and white flower print long sleeve silk dress ! Features
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant
$850Sale Price|22% Off
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero
1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and super rare 1950s ALFRED SHAHEEN Surf n’ Sand hand printed cotton fit and flare dress
1950s Black and Red Silk Brocade Flower Print Off Shoulder Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress
Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are
1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress
Carole King Vintage 1950s Green Watercolor Floral Silk 3/4 Sleeves 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s 50s rare dress designed by baseball great Leo Durocher's second wife, Grace
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s demi couture leopard/cheetah print fit and flare silk dress! This is one
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress
1950s Fred Perlberg Beautiful Robins Egg Blue Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
By Fred Perlberg Originals, Fred Perlberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice
$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
Gorgeous 1950s Black + Gold Silk Lace Fit and Flare Glitter Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black
1950s Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Pink + Fuchsia Silk Chiffon 50s Dress
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
chiffon silk dress! I once had the long sleeved version of this rare gem, and I was quickly reminded the
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold embroidered silk Asian
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a
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
1950s Bettina of Miami Yellow + Black Cotton Lace Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a
1950s Demi Couture Lips Stick Red Silk Lace 3/4 Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk
1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
By Alix of Miami
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet
$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
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Dynasty Black Silk Fit n’ Flare 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Dress Scribe Print
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Dynasty black silk scribe print fit and flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice
1950s Adele Simpson Black Silk Two Piece Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress Set Suit
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...
Ceil Chapman Peach Silk Brocade Cocktail Sheath, 1950s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super sexy sheath by the great Ceil Chapman. Mid 50s dress in luscious peach and gold brocade
Jean Patou Pleated Dress - '50s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Jean Patou dress in heavy black fabric. Midi length with cascading waist pleats, crew neck
Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
Exquisitely designed by Monsieur Dior, this Christian Dior Boutique silk dress features a striking
Price Upon Request
50s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress w/ Swallowtail Bow -
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Cute 1950s ' Flowers + Leaves ' 3 - D Short Sleeve 50s Vintage Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable late 50s cotton dress! Vibrant 3-D flowers and leaves print throughout. Slightly flounced
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress-Sz 6 Circa 50's
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 6 Circa 50's This dress is in excellent vintage
Amazing 1950s Canary Yellow Silk Vintage Cut - Out 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect yellow dress for spring and summer! This fine mid century gem features cut-outs above
Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 2006 Look #50 Versace Silk Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2006 Look #50 Versace Silk Gown Finished with tulle bodysuit IT Size 42 Airy, delicate
$430Sale Price|21% Off
Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1950s/very early 1960s Addie Masters silk dress! Vibrant yellow color, with white
Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Lace Nude Illusion Bombshell Wiggle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Miss Ruth, Boutique by Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sought-after "Boutique by Miss Ruth" label. Resembles
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with
1950s Chic Crepe Sleeveless Perfect Vintage 50s Little Black Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect late 1950s black crepe sleeveless dress! The perfect LBD that is an essential timeless
1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with
1950s Autumnal 3 - D Checkered Plaid Pleated 50s Cotton Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional
Beautiful 1950s Fred Perlberg Navy Blue + Ivory Rhinestone 50s Vintage Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress
Price Upon Request
James Galanos Early 50s Cocktail Dress in Wool and Silk Chiffon
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...
$963Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress
By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals
Located in San Diego, CA
bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of white tulle with blue
Beautiful 1950s Fruit Print Blue + Green Vintage 50s Wool Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s royal blue and green fruit print wool wiggle dress! Fabulous flattering fit that
1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress! Form
$716Sale Price|20% Off
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
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.