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Vintage 1950s Printed Raw Silk Full Sweep Floral Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Printed Raw Silk Full Sweep Floral Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Printed Raw Silk Full Sweep Floral Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Fun, flirty! This dress is spectacular. Gorgeous hand printed floral raw silk in vibrant tones of green. Rear metal zip. Matching belt included. The measurements are: Bust 34...

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1950s Tea Gowns

Vintage 1950s 50s Heavy Satin Pin Tuck Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Vintage 1950s 50s Heavy Satin Pin Tuck Party Dress with a Full Sweep

Vintage 1950s 50s Heavy Satin Pin Tuck Party Dress with a Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous pink pin tucked party dress in glossy heavy weight satin. Horsehair backing gives the dress extra structure and makes the skirt lay just so. Unlined but otherwise absolutely...

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1950s American Tea Gowns

HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress
HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress

HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in Thiensville, WI

HALSTON c.1970's Black Halter Top Waist Tie Tiered Wrap Tea Length Party Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Halston Designer: Roy Halston Frowick Style: Halter dress / apron dress Color...

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1980s Day Dresses

1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress
1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress

1950s Rose Garden White Floral Classic Green Taffeta Bow Tea Length Party Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c. 1950s white, green and magenta pink rose print taffeta party dress. Spaghetti straps. Tea length. Wide olive green taffeta attached cumberbund sash with large bow at back.

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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress
1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress

1950s Gold Metallic Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s tea-length party dress with gold metallic lamé ruched bodice.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and dramatic tea-length party dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Red Tulle Party Dress with Metallic Embroidered Petal Accents
1950s Red Tulle Party Dress with Metallic Embroidered Petal Accents

1950s Red Tulle Party Dress with Metallic Embroidered Petal Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s red tulle tea-length party dress with decorative tulle petals with metallic broidery over the bust and adoring the waist.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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Questions About Tea Party Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tea dresses are primarily from the Victorian era. By the 1880s, they were a popular fashion trend in England and the U.S., and they remained in style through the first two decades of the 20th century. Shop a range of vintage tea dresses on 1stDibs.

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