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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 Style Dresses

Bob Mackie For Neiman Marcus Important Cotton Plaid 50s Style Vintage Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Important Bob Mackie late 70s/early 80s dress! From the era of Mackie's 'hype,' this dress mirrors
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1980s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
vibe! The perfect timeless black cocktail dress that will never go out of style! In great condition
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1990s Italian Retro 50s Style 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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1950s Unknown Retro 50s Style Dresses

Christian Dior Late '50s Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress w/ Shoes
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shaped and backed in
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1950s French Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Nina Ricci Couture Brown + Black Medallion Print Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures
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1950s French Retro 50s Style Dresses

James Galanos Early 50s Cocktail Dress in Wool and Silk Chiffon
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Kelly Green + Blue Flower Print Rayon Rhinestone Vintage 50s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s kelly green and blue flower print wrap dress ! Wrap style with interior
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Beautiful Vintage 1950s Black and Silver Sequined Crepe 50s Wiggle Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Adele Simpson Navy Midnight Blue Velvet Vintage 50s Wrap Shirt Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 1950s ADELE SIMPSON navy midnight blue long sleeve wrap shirt dress! Features a flattering
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s House of Branell Black and White Silk Floral Vintage 50s Wrap Dress
By Branell
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture HOUSE OF BRANELL black and white floral print silk short sleeve dress
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

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 Retro 50s Style 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 Style 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
Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble! Features a beautiful
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1950s Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 1950s pink chiffon organza party dress, prom style
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 1950s full skirt party dress in pink with a chiffon organza overlay. The dress
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Mid-20th Century British Retro 50s Style 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 Style Dresses

Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum w Matching Stole
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum and Matching Stole: A fantastic
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Vintage Emerald Green Stretch Knit Dress W Drape Wrap
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in Portland, OR
Italy in the late 1980's or early 1990's of 50% Rayon and 50% Polyester. Because of the stretch, we
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Green and Pink Floral Print Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This wonderful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1980's silk dress is in a navy blue, green, red, pink and
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1980s European Retro 50s Style Dresses

1970s Diane Von Furstenberg Vintage Floral 2pc Dress w Wrap Top and Skirt
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Portland, OR
Italy of 50% Cotton and 50% rayon. The top is wrap style and the skirt closes with a zipper and hook and
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1970s Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Geometric Pop Art Signature Print Silk Fit n Flare Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
): Emilio Pucci Designer: Emilio Pucci Style: Fit n flare dress Color(s): Shades of pink, purple, white
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1960s Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
By Horrockses
Located in London, GB
they were sold in. They continued to produce sought after dresses until the end of the 50s when their
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1950s British Retro 50s Style Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk floral wrap dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This figure flattering, silk, wrap-dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from 1980* has a
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1980s French Retro 50s Style Dresses

Norma Kamali 1980s Black Velvet Vintage Oversized Dress With Snaps on Side
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
velvet cozy style evening dress! Norma Kamali was designing athleisure styles before there was a name for
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1980s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Pierre Balmain Fall 1993 Haute Couture Dress
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
covered in velvet on the top and sleeves part. It has a very retro style with a 50s shape and is off the
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1990s Retro 50s Style Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1997 “It’s A Jungle Out There” Asymmetric Button Up Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Alexander McQueen Style: Asymmetric long sleeve dress Color(s): Black Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: “50
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1990s Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Mainbocher Pale Pink Floral Silk Couture Dress
By Mainbocher
Located in London, GB
and features a cross over bodice with a classic full 50s style skirt finishing at the ankle. Fully
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a really beautiful example of a late 50s or early 60s design in silk. The large rose print
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Veronica at Rembrandt Vintage 1960s Geometric Print Monochrome Dress
By REMBRANDT
Located in London, GB
1970s Rembrandt designer geometric print monochrome dress. This classic design has beautiful
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1970s British Retro 50s Style Dresses

Saint Laurent YSL One shoulder Black Velvet Metallic Layered Dress, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
a futuristic, asymmetrical silhouettes, this one-shoulder dress features a bold, deep black velvet
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1970s French Retro 50s Style Dresses

Missoni Pink Gold Knit Maxi Dress Cardigan Necklace Beret Set, 1970s
By Missoni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
beret done in the same wavy knit style as the dress bodice and necklace made from a rope of the fabric
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1970s Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950's Michael Novarese Couture Blue Green Floral Silk-Brocade Sculpted Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
late 1950's blue green floral print silk-brocade party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
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Late 20th Century American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Beautiful 1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Size 10 / 12 Rhinestone Cut Out Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 50s demi couture black rhinestone and bead encrusted cut-out scallop neck silk dress
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1950s Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and
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1950s Retro 50s Style Dresses

Chic 1990s does 1950s White and Black Lace Strapless Vintage 90s Dress Small
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s does 50s white and black lace strapless dress! Features white French lace over a
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1980s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Estevez 1950s Black Silk Vintage Cut - Out Dress w/ Mink Pom Poms and Tassel
By Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage 50s ESTEVEZ black silk dress! The detailing on this beauty is breathtakingly
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style accented with pink piping
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1970s Custom Oscar de la Renta Burgundy Crush Velvet Floral Embroidered Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Maywood, NJ
of leisure. The simple romantic styles of dresses for them often featured ruffles and bows. De la
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1970s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 1960's Sapphire Blue Satin Asymmetric Pleated One-Shoulder Evening Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1960's Victoria Royal designer evening gown, the detailed construction and
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1960s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 1960s Rare Film-Worn Pink Silk & Ivory Satin Floral Appliqué Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This captivating dress has a fully boned corset-style bodice with alluring criss cross draping. My
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1960s Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 1950's Irene Lentz Couture Teal Green Draped Silk Grecian Goddess Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
goddess gown dating back to her 1958 collection. Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

1950s Cerulean Blue Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown + Bolero Beaded Jacket Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s
Located in Berlin, BE
beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress lingerie robe I've
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1950s Retro 50s Style Dresses

50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female
By Ganine
Located in Miami, FL
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna pottery African busts male, female. Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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Ceramic, Pottery

Gorgeous 1950s Vintage Bronze Golden 50s Swing Opera Jacket Coat Avant Garde
Located in San Diego, CA
. Fully lined. Great weight that will keep you warm! Can easily be dressed up or down. Perfect with jeans
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1950s Hong Kong Retro 50s Style Dresses

Portrait of Woman in Red Dress - Figurative Study
Located in Soquel, CA
woman has short blonde hair, which portrays a 1920's finger woven style. She is dressed in an elegant
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro 50s Style Dresses

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Gouache, Watercolor

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Two-Tone Dress 1956 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
palm palms green summer summery 1950s 50s fashion style elegant glamour chic model
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1950s Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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C Print, Color

'Two-Tone Dress' 1956 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
palm palms green summer summery 1950s 50s fashion style elegant glamour chic model
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1950s Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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C Print, Color

Pair of Mahogany Empire Style Giltwood Carved Torchers 20th C
Located in London, GB
fabulous Empire style, date from the last quarter of the 20th century. The torchers are supported by tall
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1980s English Empire Retro 50s Style Dresses

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Lanvin Raw Silk pink madras Turban Hat, c.1960s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
During the 1960s , 40s and the early 50s hats were considered required accessories for well
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1960s European Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage Lillie Rubin Sequin Shorts & Zip Sweatshirt Jacket Suit W Polka Dots
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Portland, OR
fully lined in black silk. The zip front sweatshirt style jacket has a mandarin style short collar and
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1980s Indian Retro 50s Style Dresses

Vintage 18K Gold Number Thirteen Mesh Popcorn Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
and '60s that became popular as necklaces for women to wear with their 1950s style dresses and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro 50s Style Dresses

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18k Gold

1950s Lilli Ann Black Felt Wool Box Jacket
By Lilli Ann
Located in London, GB
classic cropped box style fit, very typical of the haute couture fashion styles of the 50s from Dior and
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1950s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Beauty And The Beast 1959 - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
fashion dress style
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1950s Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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C Print, Color

Judith Leiber Gold Tone Monkey Trinket Box
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and a Pucci dress. About Judith Leiber: Started in 1963, Judith Leiber is an American luxury brand
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1980s American Retro 50s Style Dresses

Judith Leiber Gold Tone Monkey Trinket Box
Judith Leiber Gold Tone Monkey Trinket Box
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial, 60's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505
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1970s Swiss Retro 50s Style Dresses

1980s Vintage Lillie Rubin Polka Dot Sequin Shorts & Zip Sweatshirt Suit Set Med
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Portland, OR
This is a show stopping vintage 1980's Lillie Rubin short set that includes a pair of elastic waist
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1980s Indian Retro 50s Style Dresses

'Beauty And The Beast' 1959 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
mid century retro fashion dress style
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1950s Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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C Print, Color

'Beauty And The Beast' 1959 Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Print - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
mid century retro fashion dress style
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1950s Modern Retro 50s Style Dresses

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C Print, Color

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Retro 50s Style Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of retro 50s style dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black retro 50s style dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Retro 50s style dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Lillie Rubin and Bonnie Cashin are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Retro 50s Style Dresses?

On average, retro 50s style dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,295, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $32,950 for the highest priced versions of these items.
Questions About Retro 50s Style 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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