1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage design is composed of sequins in aqua and turquoise hues. Features a center back zipper closure. In vintage condition, sold "AS-IS" discoloration/ wear to sequins and f...
1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of an aqua and white fabric with a watercolor flower motif. Features a high - low skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. (photographed with crinoline, n...
1950S Navy Blue Silk & Lace Strapless Gown With Trumpet Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Navy Blue Silk & Lace Strapless Gown With Trumpet Skirt
$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 !
Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front and back of bodice.
Vintage 1950s Black Evening Gown with Iridescent Green & Blue Leaf Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage gown is composed of a black silk with a leaf motif in metallic hues of blue and green. The dress features a fitted bodice with flared skirt. There are center back button...
$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
Stunning 1950s FRED PERLBERG white and Robin’s egg blue rhinestone encrusted strapless gown !
1950's JACQUES FATH for Joseph Halpert navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and stunning navy blue satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the early 1950's. Tailored through the waist with a softly structured silhouet...
Vintage 1950s Electric Blue Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A charming and chic cocktail dress from the 1950's. In a wonderful electric blue colour, the dress has a scoop neckline at the front , and a deep v neckline at the back. The dress ha...
LA REINA 1950'S Blue White & Yellow Patterned Silk with Bow Tie Size 6 8
By LA REINA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This La Reina gown is composed of a printed silk with a watercolor abstract floral pattern. Features a corded design at the bust. There is a center back zipper closure, bow, and tra...
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint light discoloration on shoulde...
1950s Strapless Blue Floral Evening Dress With Fishtail Hem
Located in London, GB
This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
1950s Blue Floral Embroidered and Crystal Full Skirt Dress
Located in London, GB
This superbly embellished dress was designed in the 1950s and most likely bespoke made for a special event. It incorporates many hallmarks of the era’s most-popular designs with its ...
1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in London, GB
Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...
1950s Green and Blue Butterfly Print Brocade Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and flower pattern. Size X large Bust: 52 inches/ coat length : 43.5” Sleeve length 22 inches
$896Sale Price|25% Off
Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look) cocktail dress and crinoline by MISS BROOKS! Words cannot even begin to describe how...
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Frederick & Nelson One-Shoulder Blue Iris Moire Print Bubble Dress: Watered silk taffeta cocktail dress with an extravagant oversized bow at back shoulder blade. Fully li...
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 raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...
Beautiful 1950s Fred Perlberg Navy Blue + Ivory Rhinestone 50s Vintage Dress
By Fred Perlberg Originals, Fred Perlberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a pretty navy blue fabric with ivory lace at bust and waist. Sparkly rhinestone sequins a...
$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 lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...
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 stretches to fit the body. Short cap sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hoo...
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
The beads are of the high quality hand faceted kind, which sparkle in the evening light, added sparkle as they all fall into a short fringe which shimmers as the wearer moves. 1950S...
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 with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-ey...
1950s Bonwit Teller Demi Couture Blue Abstract Floral Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage 50s BONWIT TELLER demi couture blue abstract flower print fit n' flare cotton dress! Features a fitted bodice, with two bands of silk grosgrain bows in blue and bl...
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 accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...
1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass p...
1950s Turquoise Satin Pearl-Adorned Evening Dress with Bow Bust
Located in London, GB
This decadent 1950s evening gown is cut from the most beautiful deep turquoise/teal satin, which has an iridescent burgundy reverse - flashes of which can be seen under the skirt as ...
1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...
1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful; white and yellow daisies, red poppies and blue irises are set against a lust, dark g...
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
1950s Ann Fleischer for I Magnin Hand Ribbon Knit Navy Blue + Red Vintage Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare ANN FLEISCHER for I. MAGNIN early 1950s navy blue and red hand knit ribbon silk belted dress ! Couture quality with the entire dress literally hand woven with silk ribbons. Chic...
Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An Audrey Hepburn style stunner, this Givenchy-inspired dress features handmade Spanish lace cut from an enormous mantilla and meticulously hand sewn to a black tulle ground. The lac...
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are thr...
Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Small Measurements: 36 inch bust 27-28 inch waist 36 inch hips 40 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem An exceptional example of mid-century American design...
1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero jacket ensemble! Full length dress fea...
Unavailable|$950
1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin. The skirt is formed from individual petals of satin that have been layered atop one another. Fastens in the back with...
Unavailable|$1,650
Ceil Chapman 1950s Ice Blue Pintucked Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Oradell, NJ
This Ceil Chapman 1950's creation, is one of the most amazing, couture-like gowns, that I have had the priviledge of finding and purchasing.
Unavailable|$500
1950's Periwinkle Blue Debutante Prom Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
This formal vintage party dress, by Cotillion Originals, would be perfect for prom or a special spring event. The dress is made of beautiful layers of ruched periwinkle blue netting ...
1950's Michael Novarese Couture Blue Green Floral Silk-Brocade Sculpted Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early Michael Novarese garments are incredible rare and hardly go up for sale. In this gorgeous late 1950's blue green floral print silk-brocade party dress, the detailed constructio...
1950's Cobalt Blue/Turquoise Floral Printed Cocktail Dress
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a show-stopping 1950's floral printed cocktail dress by Klever Klad of Toronto in the vibrant colors of cobalt blue, turquoise,and white. Klever Klad of Toronto had been in b...
Vintage 1950's Lee Claire Aqua-Blue Silk Ruched Asymmetric Draped Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vivid aqua-blue color and flawless sculpted silhouette, this Lee Claire designer cocktail dress has the sophisticated elegance the 1950's were known for. The construction is...
The Gidding Co. Cincinnati Navy Blue Lace & Silk Velvet Dress, Circa: 1950's
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The Gidding Co. Cincinnati, circa: 1950's navy blue lace dress with diagonal navy blue silk velvet, V-Neck, side zip and fully lined. No Size Label Bust: 34, Waist: 26, Hips: 36, L...
Unavailable|$1,003
1950s TIZZONI Italian Couture Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1950s cocktail dress is in a blue silk taffeta fabric.
Unavailable|$599
1950s Imperial Aqua Blue Sequin and Beaded Knit Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...
Unavailable|$750
1950's ADELE SIMPSON Beaded floral silk cocktail dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful, 1950's ADELE SIMPSON, beaded floral silk cocktail dress. Impressionistic, painted floral artwork in tones of white, lavender, periwinkle, and turquoise printed onto sup...
Unavailable|$900
1950s Sherard Blue Floral Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 50s statement by British designer Michael Sherard circa 1950s. Floral motif coupe de velours in black and deep blue. edged in sheer organza and finished with black celloph...
1950's Beaumelle Sapphire Organza & Metallic Lace One-Shoulder 'New Look' Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fashioned from vibrant sapphire blue mid weight silk-organza, this 1950's Beaumelle creation has everything a woman wants. The bodice has a gorgeous ruched asymmetric one-shoulder sh...
Unavailable|$325
Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Blue Lace Satin Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * light blue floral lace * blue satin accents * acetate lining * back bow tie accent * metal back zipper * by Suzy Perette condition | excellent ...
Important 1950s Christian Dior Couture Blue & Black Silk & Velvet New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Rare and amazing... 1950s Christian Dior "New Look" cocktail evening dress. The dress is exemplary of Dior's new look - it includes a pleated full skirt ending at the calves, a cinch...
Unavailable|$559
1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents that form floral and dot patterns. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeves, and partial lining on the inside
1950s Pierre Balmain Couture Navy-Blue Lace Illusion Strapless Dress and Jacket
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Pierre Balmain Paris cocktail dress set dating back to his 1959 spring-summer collection. Pierre Balmain worked under Robert Pigiuet, Molyneux, and Lucian Lelong, where ...
Unavailable|$266
1950s Turquoise Lace and Trim Lilac Satin Trim Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
Romantic lace dress and bolero set from the 1950s. The dress features a fitted bodice, embellished with rows of lilac satin ribbons forming three bows in the front. From the waist, a...
1950s Jean Desses Chiffon Cocktail Dress from the Collection of Dita Von Teese
By Jean Dessès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Jean Desses draped chiffon cocktail gown, late 1950s, bearing Paris pret a porter label and Canadian retail label, in 3 colors starting with aqua and moving to pale blue, giving th...
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.
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