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50s Green Wool Brocade Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Green Wool Brocade Dress
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s White Linen and Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Linen and Lace Dress. Lace is hand done Irish crochet and cutwork. Original belt. One
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50s Two-Tone Orange Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Two-Tone Orange Day Dress. Metal back zip. Original belt included. Lined skirt, faced skirt.
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50s Black and Blue Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black and Blue Lace Dress. Black lace over blue lining. Original belt. Metal back zip closure.
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Black Wool V Neck 3/4 Sleeve Fitted Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Wool V Neck 3/4 Sleeve Fitted Dress. Beaded buttons adorn the front collar detail. Metal
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Cotton Flamenco Style Floral Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Cotton Flamenco Style Floral Print Dress
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Emma Domb White Embroidered Organza Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Emma Domb White Embroidered Organza Dress. Faux front button opening. Back metal zipper.
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s White Sheath Dress with White Belt
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Sheath Dress with original white belt. Princess seaming. Slightly gathered at waist
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Bamboo Leaf Print Navy & White Tiki Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Bamboo Leaf Print Navy & White Tiki Dress. Convertible halter strap can be removed, attaches
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50s Black Silk Rose Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Rose Dress
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Navy Blue Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Navy Blue Lace Dress. Sheer lace overdress with ruched front bodice. Original belt included
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1950s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50's Hattie Carnegie Black Silk Faille Evening Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Francisco, CA
50's Hattie Carnegie black silk faille evening dress with embellishments.
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Ceil Chapman Aubergine Smocked Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.
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50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black & White Lace Cocktail Dress. The black lace is layered over white lace. Velvet trim on
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50s Carnation Pink Embroidered Cotton Eyelet Sheath Dress with Matching Bolero
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Carnation Pink Embroidered Cotton Eyelet Sheath Dress with Matching Bolero. Jewel neckline
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

1950s Adele Simpson Vintage ' Leaves + Flowers ' Yellow Colorful Silk 50s Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s ADELE SIMPSON yellow silk dress! Flattering wiggle fit, that flatters a
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Satin Embroidered Bodice Cocktail Dress Chiffon Skirt.
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s White Chiffon and Satin Party Dress. Fully lined. Metal back zip. Some discoloration on lining
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1950s Gorgeous Blue Paisley Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Sleeveless Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s blue paisley fit and flare sleeveless silk dress! Features a vibrant blue backdrop
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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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
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50s Drop Waist Lace Tiered Skirt Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s drop waist lace tiered skirt with fitted bodice. Slightly off shoulder. Chocolate brown lace
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

A Biba black embroidered mini Dress, Circa 1970-1980
By Biba
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1980 England. Biba black mini dress and gold sequined collar. Opened on the back
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1970s English Retro 50s Dress Dresses

A Biba black embroidered mini Dress, Circa 1970-1980
A Biba black embroidered mini Dress, Circa 1970-1980
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Size: Equivalent French size 36
1950s Elliette Lewis Teal Blue Silk Chiffon 50s Vintage Dress w/ Pleated Bodice
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s ELLIETTE LEWIS teal blue silk chiffon dress! Pleated ruched bodice has a Grecian
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Dorothy O'Hara Draped Bodice Cocktail Dress. Classic 1950s crepe wiggle dress with draped
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50s Black Lace Tiered Dress with Back Bow
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Lace Tiered Dress with Bow Back.
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50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress - Inspiration
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. There is a lot of fading and wear on the velvet of
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50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Howard Greer Black and White Cocktail Dress. White silk moire bodice, silk satin trim and bow
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1960s Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Claire McCardell Cotton Faille Dress
By Claire McCardell, Townley
Located in New York, NY
American modernist Claire McCardell defined the 50's in her casual yet refined designs for the
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Purple, floral-printed, silk dress with long waist tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's
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1970s French Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Silk Scarf Point Dress, Elaine Gold
Located in New York, NY
Silk Scarf Point Dress by accessories designer Elaine Gold circa 1990's. Made of 4 silk scarves
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1990s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Silk Painterly Bolero and Dress Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Silk Painterly Bolero and Dress Set
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design
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1960s French Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Floral Polished Cotton Sundress Dress, 1970's
Located in Atlanta, GA
The size is not marked though the dress best fits U.S. size 6 with attention to the following
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1970s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Floral Polished Cotton Sundress Dress, 1970's
Floral Polished Cotton Sundress Dress, 1970's
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 6)
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
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Pauline Trigere Cocktail Dress Black Silk Draped Shawl Collar Vintage LBD 50s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible little black dress is an early Pauline Trigere piece, dating to the 1950s. Made
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

LEONARD Paris Black, Aqua & Purple Floral Print Silk Tie Neck Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Leonard
Located in Munich, DE
Sizing Equivalent: S–M Reference photo: Leonard Paris advertising featuring a sister dress, c. 1970s.
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1970s French Retro 50s Dress Dresses

1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Size 6 Abstract Mosaic Print 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE short sleeve 70s maxi dress ! Jay Morley was a
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1970s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, 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
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1950s Hong Kong Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Christian Dior Velvet Velour Vintage 50s 60s 70s 80s Robe Medium Large Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Velvet evening dress by Christian Dior! Probably from the 60s! Velvet fabric with ornament at the
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Christian Dior Late '50s Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress w/ Shoes
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
An stunning Christian Dior Original from the late 1950s in two color coral and fuschia floral brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shape...
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1950s French Retro 50s Dress Dresses

50s Black Taffeta w/ Bead Detail Evening Dress Suit
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Taffeta w/ Bead Detail Custom Evening Dress Suit. Side metal zipper on dress. Beaded net
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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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
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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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

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
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1950s American Retro 50s Dress Dresses

1950s Norma Morgan Gold + Chartreuse Green + Bronze Silk Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s NORMA MORGAN yellow, chartreuse green, and bronze silk long dolman sleeve dress
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Retro 50s Dress Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of retro 50s dress dresses. For retro 50s dress dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Blue and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of retro 50s dress dresses over the years, but those made by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Retro 50s Dress Dresses?

The prices for retro 50s dress dresses start at $95 and top out at $16,120 with these items, on average, selling for $800.

Finding the Right clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available 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 Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

Questions About Retro 50s Dress Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.

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