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Evening Gown 1955

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955

Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of stains on the

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1950s French Evening Dresses

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black

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1950s French Evening Dresses

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FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955
FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955
Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955

Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955

Located in London, GB

A spectacular piece of haute couture by the Parisian couturier Bruyere, this gown is strikingly

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous piece of couture, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice for a special occasion. The dress features exquisite ribbon work, which runs in bands around the skirt, wit...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955
Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955

Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

A real showstopper, this strapless dress haute couture dress by Pierre Balmain is perfect for red carpet events and special occasions. Featuring a form-fitting black tulle bustier, a...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960

A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960

By Jean Allen

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen

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1950s English Evening Dresses

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

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Size: Equivalent french size 40

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of

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1950s French Evening Dresses

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black

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1950s French Evening Dresses

A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960
A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960

A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain Couture, Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

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Size: Equivalent Size in French 36

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Elegant evening or cocktail dress in organza, unidentified Haute Couture from

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955

By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955
EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955

EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955

By Balenciaga, Eisa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish

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1950s Evening Gowns

1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero
1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero

1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Maxwell Shieff of Beverly Hills Couture cocktail dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's. Maxwell Shieff was a Hollywood dress designer who counted among his client...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress
1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress

1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress

By Irene Lentz

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking marigold-yellow and black graphic print cocktail, dating back to the mid 1950's, is a perfect example of Irene Lentz's genuis. Her pattern is so strikingly modern, ...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress
Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress

Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful chocolate brown chantilly-lace cocktail by the famous House of Maggy Rouff dating back to the mid 1950's. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief i...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat
1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat

1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking black silk-satin princess dress coat from her 1954-55 collection is a perf...

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1955 Jeweled Silk Satin Gown - Size XS
1955 Jeweled Silk Satin Gown - Size XS

1955 Jeweled Silk Satin Gown - Size XS

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in London, GB

This very special 1955 jewelled satin evening gown has a fantastic story. We believe it to have

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1955 Jacques Fath Haute-Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Lace Full Pleated Dress
1955 Jacques Fath Haute-Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Lace Full Pleated Dress

1955 Jacques Fath Haute-Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Lace Full Pleated Dress

By Jacques Fath

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking Jacques Fath Haute-Couture black lace dress dating back to the mid 1950's. Jacques Fath was a French fashion designer who was considered one of the three dominant influe...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

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Evening Gown 1955 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary evening gown 1955 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect evening gown 1955 may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain and Maggy Rouff are consistently popular.

How Much is a Evening Gown 1955?

The price for an evening gown 1955 starts at $489 and tops out at $24,995, and on average, selling for $2,567.

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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