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1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress
1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

1950s Floral Taffeta Silk French Couture New Look Style Dress

Located in London, GB

This stylish 1950s French couture silk taffeta rose print dress has a classic 50s ‘New Look’ style

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s New Look Style Shirtdress
Vintage 1950s New Look Style Shirtdress

Vintage 1950s New Look Style Shirtdress

$172Sale Price|20% Off

Size: S/M/L see description

Vintage 1950s New Look Style Shirtdress

Located in New York, NY

great example of Dior's "New Look," which was ushered into fashion in 1947, and really went on to define

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1950s Casual Dresses

F/W 2014 Look #2 New Versace Military Inspired Dress 38 - 2
F/W 2014 Look #2 New Versace Military Inspired Dress 38 - 2

F/W 2014 Look #2 New Versace Military Inspired Dress 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/Winter 2014 look # 2 Blue teal dress with gold-tone crystal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

. Strapless prom dress with flexible boning along front and rear princess seams; triple-layer skirt with pink

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s
Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s

Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

the essence of Dior's iconic 'New Look,' this dress embodies the sophisticated, feminine charm of the

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1950s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

By Suzy Perette

Located in Nashville, TN

iconic New Look silhouette. This dress is lined along the skirt-line. Label: Suzy Perette

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1940s Casual Dresses

Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s
Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s

Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s

$896Sale Price|25% Off

Size: Small - Small Medium

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

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage 1950s Junior Accent New Look Dress
Vintage 1950s Junior Accent New Look Dress

Vintage 1950s Junior Accent New Look Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

button bodice * metal side zipper * perfect example of the 1950s "new look" * by Junior Accent

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2014 look # 37 NEW VERSACE GREEN MINI DRESS 38 - 2
F/W 2014 look # 37 NEW VERSACE GREEN MINI DRESS 38 - 2

F/W 2014 look # 37 NEW VERSACE GREEN MINI DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/Winter 2014 look # 37 Green mini dress with gold-tone buttons

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2016 look # 42 NEW VERSACE VISCOSE and SILK DRESS 40 - 4
F/W 2016 look # 42 NEW VERSACE VISCOSE and SILK DRESS 40 - 4

F/W 2016 look # 42 NEW VERSACE VISCOSE and SILK DRESS 40 - 4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Collection F/W 2016 Look # 42 Multicolor Draped Viscose and Silk Dress Content

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2014 look # 2 NEW VERSACE GREEN DRESS 38 - 2
F/W 2014 look # 2 NEW VERSACE GREEN DRESS 38 - 2

F/W 2014 look # 2 NEW VERSACE GREEN DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/Winter 2014 look # 2 Green dress with gold-tone buttons with

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

F/W 2010 look #10 NEW VERSACE OFF WHITE DRESS 48
F/W 2010 look #10 NEW VERSACE OFF WHITE DRESS 48

F/W 2010 look #10 NEW VERSACE OFF WHITE DRESS 48

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Fall/Winter 2010 look # 10 Beige dress with asymmetry details Side zipper Content: 43

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Resort 2013 look # 9 NEW VERSACE PINK LEATHER MINI DRESS 38 - 2
Resort 2013 look # 9 NEW VERSACE PINK LEATHER MINI DRESS 38 - 2

Resort 2013 look # 9 NEW VERSACE PINK LEATHER MINI DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Resort 2013 look # 9 Pink leather dress Front zipper Gold-tone hardware Perforated

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 38 - 2
S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 38 - 2

S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Spring/Summer 2014 look # 11 Multicolored dress Polyester-blend Silver metal

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 40 - 4
S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 40 - 4

S/S 2014 look # 11 NEW VERSACE EMBELLISHED MINI DRESS 40 - 4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Spring/Summer 2014 look # 11 Multicolored dress Polyester-blend Silver metal

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2011 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE SILK EMBROIDERED Dress 38 - 2
S/S 2011 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE SILK EMBROIDERED Dress 38 - 2

S/S 2011 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE SILK EMBROIDERED Dress 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample Spring/Summer 2011 look # 34 VERSACE BLUE SILK EMBROIDERED DRESS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2015 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE and RED SILK-CADY MINI DRESS 38 - 2
S/S 2015 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE and RED SILK-CADY MINI DRESS 38 - 2

S/S 2015 look # 34 NEW VERSACE BLUE and RED SILK-CADY MINI DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample S/S 2015 look # 34 Blue and red silk-cady mini dress Asymmetrical

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2005 Look # 45 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG LAME DRESS 40 - 4
F/W 2005 Look # 45 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG LAME DRESS 40 - 4

F/W 2005 Look # 45 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG LAME DRESS 40 - 4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Collection Fall/Winter 2005 Look # 45 Sophisticated color, artfully embellished body

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

F/W 2011 look # 35 NEW VERSACE BLACK SNAKESKIN LEATHER DRESS 42 - 6
F/W 2011 look # 35 NEW VERSACE BLACK SNAKESKIN LEATHER DRESS 42 - 6

F/W 2011 look # 35 NEW VERSACE BLACK SNAKESKIN LEATHER DRESS 42 - 6

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show wearing a sexy Versace leather dress. If you're looking for that

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2
F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2

F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress This long sleeve, scoop neck cocktail dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/2012 look # 21 NEW VERSACE YELLOW DRESS with METAL CHAIN MESH 38 - 2
F/2012 look # 21 NEW VERSACE YELLOW DRESS with METAL CHAIN MESH 38 - 2

F/2012 look # 21 NEW VERSACE YELLOW DRESS with METAL CHAIN MESH 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Fall 2012 look # 21 This wool blend shift dress features a crew neck, short sleevesand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2012 look # 26 NEW VERSACE ORANGE CHAIN MESH PANEL DRESS 38 - 2
F/W 2012 look # 26 NEW VERSACE ORANGE CHAIN MESH PANEL DRESS 38 - 2

F/W 2012 look # 26 NEW VERSACE ORANGE CHAIN MESH PANEL DRESS 38 - 2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/winter 2012 look # 26 This chain mesh dress features a crew

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2014 Look # 51 NEW VERSACE WHITE GOWN DRESS as seen on Heidi 38 - 2
F/W 2014 Look # 51 NEW VERSACE WHITE GOWN DRESS as seen on Heidi 38 - 2

F/W 2014 Look # 51 NEW VERSACE WHITE GOWN DRESS as seen on Heidi 38 - 2

By Donatella Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

to 36" length 67 - 78" Made in Italy Brand new, with tags. Comes with Versace hanger and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress
1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress

1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress inspired by Christian Dior's New Look. This adorable

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jean Wurtz Haute Couture Black Silk New Look Dress
1950s Jean Wurtz Haute Couture Black Silk New Look Dress

1950s Jean Wurtz Haute Couture Black Silk New Look Dress

Located in London, GB

a striking example of the elegant New Look era. The bodice has a classic V neck and is fashioned in

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1950s Evening Gowns

1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress
1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress

1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress

By Jacques Heim, Jaques Heim

Located in London, GB

This striking 1950s New-Look style evening gown by Jacques Heim demonstrates some impeccable

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Creme Puff Sleeve Dress
Christian Dior Creme Puff Sleeve Dress

Christian Dior Creme Puff Sleeve Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Berlin, BE

introduced in 1947 with the “New Look”. This dress is an ideal example of the typical Dior silhouette. Made

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2010s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Maurice Rentner Vintage New Look Pleated Black Linen Beaded Dress
1950s Maurice Rentner Vintage New Look Pleated Black Linen Beaded Dress

1950s Maurice Rentner Vintage New Look Pleated Black Linen Beaded Dress

By Maurice Rentner, Bill Blass

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage early 1950s dress by Maurice Rentner (before Bill Blass became the designer for the label

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1950s American Day Dresses

John Galliano for Dior "New Look" Cocktail Dress
John Galliano for Dior "New Look" Cocktail Dress

John Galliano for Dior "New Look" Cocktail Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

John Gallaino for Dior "new look" inspired midnight blue, taffeta faille cocktail dress. Shawl

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Vintage New Look Red Dress with Starburst Buttons
1950s Vintage New Look Red Dress with Starburst Buttons

1950s Vintage New Look Red Dress with Starburst Buttons

Located in Sparks, NV

Classic new look 1950s red dress with stitched starburst buttons, a rounded collar and box pleated

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bonwit Teller 'New Look' Black Silk Faille Evening Coat Dress, C.1950
Bonwit Teller 'New Look' Black Silk Faille Evening Coat Dress, C.1950

Bonwit Teller 'New Look' Black Silk Faille Evening Coat Dress, C.1950

By Bonwit Teller

Located in Atlanta, GA

cinched waist is emphasized by darts and follows the 'New Look' trend of the early 1950's and the front

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Navy Blue Silk Dress
1950s Navy Blue Silk Dress

1950s Navy Blue Silk Dress

By Rona

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1950s new look navy blue silk dress with a nipped waist and full sweep. Partially lined

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1950s American Day Dresses

1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s GALANOS Magenta Red Silk Cocktail Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, nipped in the waist. This Dress remind me of Vintage 1950s Dior Couture - The New look! This dress

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

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New Look Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary new look dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in gray and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, pink and more. If you’re looking for a new look dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a New Look Dress?

On average, a new look dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,825, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $37,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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