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1950's Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1950's Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

1950's Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning 1950's Vintage Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress is the perfect way to turn heads at any special occasion.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Silk Rose Bud Print Dress and Jacket 1950's Silk Dress Suit
Vintage 1950's Silk Rose Bud Print Dress and Jacket 1950's Silk Dress Suit

Vintage 1950's Silk Rose Bud Print Dress and Jacket 1950's Silk Dress Suit

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most sumptuous raw silk with a pattern of rose buds in shades of pink with bold green stems, accented by delicate pleated details and velvet finishings, this original...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2

Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of red silk chiffon and embellished with silver lined glass bugle beads, red iridescent sequins and silver claw set rhinestones, this original...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2

By Suzy Perette

Located in Nashville, TN

This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection. The bateau cut neckline is framed by mid leng...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress
1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress

1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress

By Frank Starr

Located in New York, NY

Sold as-is for design or costume, ask for additional photos before purchasing. 1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Sharon, CT

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s
Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s

Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s

By Hardy Amies

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hardy Amies 1950s Brown silk dress is the perfect choice for a cocktail or party event.

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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress
Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress

Ceil Chapman 1950's Champagne Silk Hand Beaded Shimmering Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950โ€™s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950โ€™s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950โ€™s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

EDITH HEYMAN 1950's Pink Silk Cocktail Embellished Dress Size 4
EDITH HEYMAN 1950's Pink Silk Cocktail Embellished Dress Size 4

EDITH HEYMAN 1950's Pink Silk Cocktail Embellished Dress Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cocktail dress is composed of a light pink embellished taffeta. Features a side zipper closure with hook and eyes. In great vintage condition, sold "AS-IS", some discoloration a...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4
Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4

Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in an iconic and breathtaking silhouette, this original 1950's cocktail dress rendered in a black silk and embellished with trailing black glass beadwork, is the perfect pie...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most vibrant floral pattern, with blooming red flowers set against green foliage and a cream base, this original 1950's silk cocktail dress, is just the piece for tha...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Silk Velvet and Satin pink floral dress satin dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Silk Velvet and Satin pink floral dress satin dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Silk Velvet and Satin pink floral dress satin dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

A gem to behold, this original 1950's satin dress, in shades of pink and red accented by silk velvet flocking details, in a pattern of wild daisies, is just the perfect piece for you...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950's Pedro Rodriguez of Madrid Grey Silk Organza Cocktail Dress Size Small
1950's Pedro Rodriguez of Madrid Grey Silk Organza Cocktail Dress Size Small

1950's Pedro Rodriguez of Madrid Grey Silk Organza Cocktail Dress Size Small

By Pedro Rodriguez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt features a full tightly pleat...

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1950s Spanish Cocktail Dresses

DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2
DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2

DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Silk embroidered Coat and Dress Ensemble Size 2

By Don Loper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Don Loper design features two pieces composed of silk. The coat features an embroidered pattern and an open draped style. The classic style dress has short sleeves with a peplum...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Black Ceil Chapman Pleated Dress Silk Jersey Cocktail UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1950's Black Ceil Chapman Pleated Dress Silk Jersey Cocktail UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1950's Black Ceil Chapman Pleated Dress Silk Jersey Cocktail UK 8 US 4

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this original 1950's vintage Ceil Chapman dress, is the perfect Little black dress for your vintage wardrobe. The v shaped neckline is framed by a ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Black and Pink Silk Velvet Floral Dress & Jacket UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1950's Black and Pink Silk Velvet Floral Dress & Jacket UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1950's Black and Pink Silk Velvet Floral Dress & Jacket UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most sumptuous black and floral satin with silk velvet flocking accents, this original 1950's dress and matching jacket is the perfect ensemble for that special occas...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline
Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline

Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline

By Ceil Chapman

Located in San Diego, CA

โธป Ceil Chapman, vintage Ceil Chapman dress, 1950s cocktail dress, 1960s silk dress, emerald green dress, draped neckline dress, scarf neckline dress, mid century designer dress, v...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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 vintage couture 1950s silk taffeta coat dress with wide lapel and French cuff detail is smart, feminine and easily adaptable. The fabric design is a rose pattern in sof...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

By Howard Greer

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit dรฉcolletage and a structured scooped a...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Yellow / Gold / Mustard Print Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Yellow / Gold / Mustard Print Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Yellow / Gold / Mustard Print Silk Cocktail Dress

By Arnold Scassi

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern XS. The bust measures 37", waist 23", hips 50" and the t...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt
Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt

Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt

By Frank Starr

Located in San Diego, CA

โธป ๐Ÿ“ Measurements Bust: 38 inches Waist: 29โ€“30 inches Hips: 62 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 42 inches โธป โœจ Key Features โ€ข Designer: Frank Starr โ€ข Era: Late 1950s ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress

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 a wonderful chiffon overlay skirt. Mostly hand sewn. Full metal zipper up the back...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Plunging Buff Silk Chiffon Nude Dressing Cocktail Dress โ€“ XS - S, 1950s
Plunging Buff Silk Chiffon Nude Dressing Cocktail Dress โ€“ XS - S, 1950s

Plunging Buff Silk Chiffon Nude Dressing Cocktail Dress โ€“ XS - S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A diaphanous piece as weightless as it is pale, this dressโ€™s beautiful color is complemented by its Grecian silhouette. Its wide neckline falls softly off the shoulders for further a...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Silk Cocktail Dress with Pink Red Sash Waist 1950s
Ceil Chapman Silk Cocktail Dress with Pink Red Sash Waist 1950s

Ceil Chapman Silk Cocktail Dress with Pink Red Sash Waist 1950s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt is gathered at deep pink/red at...

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Arnold Scaasi 1950s Off-Shoulder Silk Floral Dress โ€“ Brooklyn Museum Provenance
Arnold Scaasi 1950s Off-Shoulder Silk Floral Dress โ€“ Brooklyn Museum Provenance

Arnold Scaasi 1950s Off-Shoulder Silk Floral Dress โ€“ Brooklyn Museum Provenance

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Kingston, NY

An extraordinary archival piece from American designer Arnold Scaasi, this 1950s floral silk cocktail dress exemplifies the glamour and sculptural elegance that defined midcentury co...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt
1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w Full Draped Skirt

By Suzy Perette

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s style dress has a chic apron-like dรฉcolletage with boned bodice and crinolines for ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

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...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt
1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt

1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style Full Skirt

By Helen Rose

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth Taylor wore a version of this Helen Rose dress in all white famously in the film "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" 1950'S HELEN ROSE Black & White Silk Chiffon Elizabeth Taylor Style...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Organza & Lace New Look Cocktail Dress w Applique Banded Designs: A wonderful cocktail outfit from esteemed designer Ceil Chapman, this scoopneck, scul...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress

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 : 36โ€/ Waist :26โ€ / Dress Length : 48 with 2โ€ hem **small faint light discoloration on shoulde...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1950s Canary Yellow Silk Vintage Cut - Out 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Amazing 1950s Canary Yellow Silk Vintage Cut - Out 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress

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 the bust, and at hem. Cut-outs feature a sheer layer of yellow silk underneath. High...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots
Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots

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 polka dots throughout. Addie Masters was a very important Californian designer in the 1...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress
1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Located in London, GB

This colour-block red silk cocktail dress was manufactured in America in the mid-1950s.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress
Chic 1950s Pocket Watch Novelty Print Red White and Blue Silk 50s Shirt Dress

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 pocket watches printed throughout in red, white and navy blue. Buttons up the fron...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's MINGOLINI GUGGENHEIM Purple & Black Floral Print Silk Dress Set size 2-4
1950's MINGOLINI GUGGENHEIM Purple & Black Floral Print Silk Dress Set size 2-4

1950's MINGOLINI GUGGENHEIM Purple & Black Floral Print Silk Dress Set size 2-4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage silk purple and black floral print dress with matching coat by Mingolini Gugenheim. It is a strapless bustier dress with a 17" side-seam zipper, a bow detail which ...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Peach Silk Brocade Cocktail Sheath, 1950s
Ceil Chapman Peach Silk Brocade Cocktail Sheath, 1950s

Ceil Chapman Peach Silk Brocade Cocktail Sheath, 1950s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super sexy sheath by the great Ceil Chapman. Mid 50s dress in luscious peach and gold brocade. Intricately pleated at waist Deep decolletage. Short kick pleat at rear hem. Rare and h...

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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Dresses

1950s Silvano of Roma for Heiser Red Gold Silver Dipped Hem Silk Mini Dress Top
1950s Silvano of Roma for Heiser Red Gold Silver Dipped Hem Silk Mini Dress Top

1950s Silvano of Roma for Heiser Red Gold Silver Dipped Hem Silk Mini Dress Top

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 50s SILVANO OF ROMA FOR HEISER red silk dip hem mini dress or top! Hard to find designer is hugely sought after! Features an all-over metallic brocade pattern in gol...

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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

New Werle of Beverly Hills 1950s Sculptural Silk Dress
New Werle of Beverly Hills 1950s Sculptural Silk Dress

New Werle of Beverly Hills 1950s Sculptural Silk Dress

By Daniel Werle

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning sculptural black silk dress from Werle, Beverly Hills. It has a one shoulder fitted bodice with an inner boned corset. The skirt consists of 1 tier wrapping horizontally ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress

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...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress
1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming 1950โ€™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...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Silk Cocktail Dress 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of silk cocktail dress 1950s. For silk cocktail dress 1950s, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, blue, beige and more in stock now. If youโ€™re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and youโ€™ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Silk cocktail dress 1950s designed by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Christian Dior โ€” each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items โ€” are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, youโ€™ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Silk Cocktail Dress 1950s?

Prices for silk cocktail dress 1950s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes โ€” on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $94 and can go as high as $125,000, while these items, on average, fetch $803.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, weโ€™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 โ€” guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle โ€œCocoโ€ Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in womenโ€™s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gownsย celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s โ€” and gave to women the gift of glamour theyโ€™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 โ€” featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior โ€” 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 sleevelessย Dior newspaper dressย thatย Sex and the Cityโ€™s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Gallianoโ€™s intricate and multifaceted work isย reliably collectibleย and newsworthy

Todayโ€™s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each otherโ€™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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