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New 1950s Suzy Perette Vintage 50s Black Velvet ' Wet Look ' Cocktail Dress
New 1950s Suzy Perette Vintage 50s Black Velvet ' Wet Look ' Cocktail Dress

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...

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1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress

1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...

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50s Giovannelli Sciarra Couture Green Velvet Evening Jumpsuit Ensemble
50s Giovannelli Sciarra Couture Green Velvet Evening Jumpsuit Ensemble

50s Giovannelli Sciarra Couture Green Velvet Evening Jumpsuit Ensemble

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drop dead gorgeous jumpsuit in rich emerald green velvet with matching swing jacket. By spectacular Italian couturier Giovannelli Sciarra. Catsuit style - super sexy with plunging ne...

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1950s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ginger Rogers Couture 50s  Silk Taffeta & Velvet Cocktail Dress
Ginger Rogers Couture 50s  Silk Taffeta & Velvet Cocktail Dress

Ginger Rogers Couture 50s Silk Taffeta & Velvet Cocktail Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

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...

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Vintage 1950's silk pleated velvet halter neck cocktail dress LBD 50s  UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's silk pleated velvet halter neck cocktail dress LBD 50s  UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's silk pleated velvet halter neck cocktail dress LBD 50s UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

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 ...

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Incredible 50s Mr. Blackwell Velvet Gown w/ Glittering Medallion

Incredible 50s Mr. Blackwell Velvet Gown w/ Glittering Medallion

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Gresham, OR

An incredible 1950s Mr. Blackwell Custom designed gown: Black velvet column with thin straps, back slit, and white silk satin lined back panels. The gorgeous finishing touch is a mi...

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Dorothy O'Hara 50s Swallowtail Strapless Lace and Velvet Column

Dorothy O'Hara 50s Swallowtail Strapless Lace and Velvet Column

Located in Gresham, OR

Dorothy O'Hara is best known for her 40s crepe dresses with artful draping. This is a fine example of her early 50s work.

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50s Black Velvet and White Satin Strapless Gown w/ Rhinestones
50s Black Velvet and White Satin Strapless Gown w/ Rhinestones

50s Black Velvet and White Satin Strapless Gown w/ Rhinestones

Located in Gresham, OR

A classic 1950s strapless gown: black velvet structured bodice with peaked decolletage, scattered rhinestones, fitted hip and a pleated flared white satin skirt!

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Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Floral Embroidery
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Floral Embroidery

Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Floral Embroidery

Located in Sparks, NV

Early 1950s black velvet cocktail dress with colorful floral embroidery. Full sweep. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip Snap and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: B...

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Vintage Sarmi Black Embroidered Velvet Dress - Sz 4  Circa 50's
Vintage Sarmi Black Embroidered Velvet Dress - Sz 4  Circa 50's

Vintage Sarmi Black Embroidered Velvet Dress - Sz 4 Circa 50's

By Ferdinando Sarmi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Sarmi Black Embroidered Velvet Dress - Size 4 Circa 50's Additional Measurements: Shoulder to Shoulder: 16" Sleeve Length: 16"

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1950s 50s  Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
1950s 50s  Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep

1950s 50s Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous 1950s velvet and taffeta part dress with embroidery and bows. Full skirt and sleeveless sleeves. Details Unlined Back metal zip and hook closure Circa: 1950s Estima...

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Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress
Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress

Vintage 1950s 50s Butterscotch Silk Taffeta Velvet Formal Cocktail Bubble Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning butterscotch iridescent silk taffeta formal dress from the 1950s with a velvet shelf bust, ruched bodice and extraordinary bubble hem. The dress is fully lined and features ...

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Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep

Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant 1950s party dress in black taffeta with a textural velvet cord grid design. Sleeveless sleeves, a cinched waist, matching sash and full sweep complete the look. Measuremen...

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1950s Suzy Perette Royal Blue Velvet 50s Vintage Dress w/ Ribbon Belt Detail

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! Silk ribbon detail at waist. Can easily transition from day to night. Perfect with flats, sandals,...

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50s Black Velvet Bubble Skirt Cocktail Dress
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50s Black Velvet Bubble Skirt Cocktail Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s black velvet bubble skirt cocktail dress. Gathered velvet waistband.

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50s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Lace and Velvet

50s Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Lace and Velvet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super stunning 1950s gown of black silk with chiffon overlay and lace inserts over nude panels. Full length chiffon draped on back at each shoulder. Body hugging sheath style with bl...

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50s Poppy Dress with Velvet Collar

50s Poppy Dress with Velvet Collar

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Poppy Dress with Velvet Collar

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50s Green Velvet Taffeta Dress with Bubble Hem

50s Green Velvet Taffeta Dress with Bubble Hem

Located in San Francisco, CA

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50s Velvet Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 50s velvet 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 Green, Pink and more options on these pages. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Suzy Perette, Adele Simpson and Edith Flagg are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 50s Velvet Dress?

The price for a 50s velvet dress starts at $125 and tops out at $3,250, and on average, selling for $595.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

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