Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red bustier Ball gown. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned. Zip closure on the middle back. Bow on the middle back with one snap underneath. Stiff tulle petticoat...
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins.
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are thr...
1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950's Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Striking 1950's ball gown in red silk chiffon. The dress features a ruched boned bodice and a gold sequin embellished rose on the left hand side which holds a scarf that crosses over...
HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4
By Harvey Berin
Located in New York City, NY
One of a kind 1950s silk gown from Harvey Berin and Karen Stark. Cream and yellow silk jacquard in a dramatic rose pattern, the gown features a strapless cut, accenting bows at the ...
1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin.
1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage anonymous ball gown dates to the 1950's and is made of multiple layers of cream silk organza.
1950's Nettie Rosenstein Lace Evening Gown
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Bustown Modern is so proud to present this stunning 1950's Nettie Rosenstein lace evening gown. A spectacular find in excellent vintage condition. Pale pink silk taffeta body with bl...
1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
Located in Oradell, NJ
The fabric alone gives the gown a touch of luxury not usually seen in 1950's ball gowns.
1950's Violet Tulle & Velvet Ball Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a gorgeous and striking, 1950's vintage, violet tulle and velvet ball gown.
1950's Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this extraordinarily beautiful, 1950's vintage tulle ball gown with ombre treatment in hues of pale blue, powder blue, to ultramarine blue/violet blue.
Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made in England by C.D.Models." This orchid pattern, off the shoulder dress, has a ...
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side Boned Bodice and Fully Lined
Exceptional 1950's Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Sparkling and glistening with every movement this early Galanos evening dress is just stunning in every detail. The oyster colored silk satin supports the dense hand beading beautifu...
Vintage 1950's Draped Black Silk Strapless Evening Dress Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Jaw-dropping red carpet worthy black silk evening gown with a massive train and ruched bodice. Shirred black silk has been has been draped by hand to create the most elegant and clas...
1950's Beaded Ballgown
Located in New Hope, PA
Want to feel like a princess? Just slip into this stunning vintage 1950's silk ballgown, from a Fifth Avenue NYC estate, and start looking for your tiara.
Yards and y...
1950s Moss Green Tulle Gown Ensemble w Multi-Color Silk Flower Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
Strapless, ball gown with side zipper has short underskirt trimmed in flowers, veiled by outer long skirt which is hemmed in the same flowers.
Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train
By British Crown Colony
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isn't she pretty in pink!?! This lovely 1950's British Crown Colony ball gown is worthy of a princess.
Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied in a continuous string, but this piece is couture quality, meticulously made and dec...
1950s Jean Wurtz Haute Couture Blue Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950s Jean Wurtz dress is a magnificent example of haute couture in the New Look era, both lavish and meticulous in its impressive construction and purely feminine a...
1950s Bergoff Goodman Lace Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Absolutely stunning gown from luxury American retailer Bergdorf Goodman. With a black and white lace bodice and black organza skirt panelled with the same lace this piece is incredi...
Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
This beautiful James Galanos ball gown is alive with a gorgeous red rose print on a black silk background, it's full long skirt buoyed by layers of tulle and horsehair underskirting!...
1950s Pale Pink and Gold Brocade Rose Print Couture Dress With Bow
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1950s British couture ball gown in pale pink and platinum brocade is of exceptional quality and with absolutely magnificent construction.
1950's Parisian Floral Ball Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous anonymous 1950's strapless brocade floral gown purchased in Paris comes in a stunning princess cut, with a split front opening and slightly balloon gathered over skirt, wit...
Emma Domb Violet Ombré Strapless Ball Gown, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
No shrinking violets here: with three shades of regal purple and a strapless ruched bodice, this gown is positively guaranteed to attract attention (as will the nearly 8-foot wide sk...
1950s Pale Gold and Blue Brocade Ball Gown Dress
Located in London, GB
This British couture made jacquard ball gown dates to the mid 1950s and has been finished with hand-sewn details.
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Size: none; comparable to size S
Will Steinman Pink Strapless Asymmetrical Lace Wedding Ball Gown - Small, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
A confection of a gown, from its color to its spiral texture to its 27-foot sweep. Breathtakingly feminine, this dress literally and figuratively dominates every room it enters, and ...
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Size: none; comparable to size M
Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With almost eight yards of luxurious double-face duchess satin and a silk velvet bodice, this gown is comparable in weight, silhouette and construction to the couture gowns produced ...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
A 1950s beauty to rival the most decadent Dior, Balmain or James, this extraordinary strapless ball gown is the very picture of New Look haute couture glamour.
Vintage 1950's Neymar Couture Duchess Satin & Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
Located in Nashville, TN
A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most sumptuous shade of cream, showcases true craftsmanship in its design and construction....
Vintage 1950's Lilac Silk Organza Pleated Evening Gown Evening dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most breathtaking lilac coloured silk organza and accented by decadent pleats and a large statement bow, this original 1950's evening gown is a true piece of fashion ...
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