Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Exquisitely designed by Monsieur Dior, this Christian Dior Boutique silk dress features a striking watercolor floral pattern in vibrant red.
Christian Dior Boutique Silk Dress - '50s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Exquisitely designed by Monsieur Dior, this Christian Dior Boutique silk dress features a striking watercolor floral pattern in vibrant red.
Price Upon Request
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 a square neckline, 3/4 fitted sleeves, deep V back, a gathered swag rides low on t...
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...
$430Sale Price|21% Off
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...
Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
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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...
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...
Price Upon Request
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 between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...
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 !
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress!
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress!
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...
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...
$636Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...
Suzy Perette 1950s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Bombshell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk shantung short sleeve bombshell dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice with a flattering and forgiving full skirt. Bow detail at each side of...
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...
1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...
Badgley Mischka Light Gold Fit and Flare 50s Style Flattering Silk Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BADGLEY MISCHKA light gold 1950s style silk dress! Perfect gold color, on the finest silk! Fit & flare style, with a slight A - Line shape. Features cap sleeves, with a sco...
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...
1950s Bess Myerson Lipstick Red + White One Shoulder Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress! Bess Myerson was a Miss America winner in 1945. She also dabbled i...
Amazing 1950s Gold Bronze Silk Metallic Late 50s Vintage Wiggle Bombshell Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...
Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress!
1950s Black and Red Silk Brocade Flower Print Off Shoulder Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress !
Carole King Vintage 1950s Green Watercolor Floral Silk 3/4 Sleeves 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s 50s rare dress designed by baseball great Leo Durocher's second wife, Grace Dozier Durocher, for CAROLE KING!
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...
$933Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back. Full...
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s demi couture leopard/cheetah print fit and flare silk dress! This is one bombshell of a dress, and is a classic beauty! Features allover animal print. Fitted b...
1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice with intricate draping at the ...
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...
$956Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Lipstick Red Silk Taffeta Rose Pocket Appliqué Fit n’ Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid/late 1950s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold emb...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Charles Hymen Novelty Postcard Print Vintage 50s 3/4 Sleeves Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of different postcards and letters throughout. Buttons up the front center bodice. Hidden...
1950s Halmar Demi Couture Taupe / Light Brown Silk Vintage 50s Mermaid Hem Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Eyelet and Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Pab
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous demi couture 1950s black silk lace and eyelet wiggle cocktail dress designed by, "PAB" ! This beauty is not only extremely well made, but exudes class and fashion! ...
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! Faux wrap style is flattering and comfortable for an array of sizes. Fitted bodice ...
Gorgeous 1950s Black + Gold Silk Lace Fit and Flare Glitter Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
1950s Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Pink + Fuchsia Silk Chiffon 50s Dress
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage WERLE OF BEVERLY HILLS demi couture pink, fuchsia and white watercolor print chiffon silk dress! I once had the long sleeved version of this rare gem, and I wa...
Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...
1950s Black and White Crepe and Silk Fringe 50s Vintage Wiggle Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black and white fringe flapper fringe dress, with a 1920s twist! Wonderful soft black crepe, with a body hugging wiggle fit. Fringe at bust and hem. Full metal zipper with...
1950s Size 0 Cobalt Blue Silk Damask Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Rockabilly Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-ey...
1950s Demi Couture Lips Stick Red Silk Lace 3/4 Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk taffeta with red lace overlay. Large satin bow detail at center front hem. Fitted tail...
1950s Gigi Young Salmon Coral Pink Silk Taffeta Vintage 50s Fit n Flare Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s GIG YOUNG salmon / coral pink silk taffeta fit n' flare 3/4 sleeves dress! Features a wonderful flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving full skirt, which could al...
$500Sale Price|33% Off
1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...
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 fabric with autumnal colors of brown, burnt orange and gold throughout. Pillbox jacket...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Dynasty Black Silk Fit n’ Flare 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Dress Scribe Print
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Dynasty black silk scribe print fit and flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with 3/4 sleeves. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Full ski...
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown.
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kimono Dress Gown 1950s Couture Asian Robe Coat 40s 50s
Located in Berlin, BE
Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress l...
1950s Ivory Brown and Gold Embroidered Silk Tunic Skirt Vintage 50s Patio Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s lightweight silk ivory, brown and gold embroidered tunic and skirt ensemble / patio dress ! Tunic top features brown and gold ric rac and gold embroidered flowers th...
1950s Adele Simpson Black Silk Two Piece Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress Set Suit
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
Unavailable|$475
50's Graffiti Silk Organza Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
1950's graffiti print silk organza dress. Exaggerated, puff sleeves, dropped from shoulder, giving a beautiful silhouette across the decollete. Fully lined, bustier with boning.
Unavailable|$825
50s Estevez Silk Dress
By Estevez
Located in Miami Beach, FL
If You’ve Looked At Any Other Estevez On OUR Site, You’ve Read About What Devoted Fans We Are, And How Brilliant And Body-Flattering We Find His Designs. 1955 Was When Estevez Made T...
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