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Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's
Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's

Helen Rose Black Chiffon Gown, Circa 1950's

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has

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1950s Vintage 1950s Gown

Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's
Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950's

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

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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Gown

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisitely beautiful Ceil Chapman evening gown from the 1950's. The epitome of midcentury

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8
Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8

Vintage 1950's Black Floral Beaded Gown Size 8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown features a floral beaded pattern a top a mesh fabric and sleeveless design. There is a

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20th Century American Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve
1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4
1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4

1950's Green & Chartreuse Two Piece Beaded Gown Size 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of two beaded pieces in green and chartreuse hues. There are zipper closures

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20th Century Hong Kong Vintage 1950s Gown

Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10
Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10

Vintage 1950's Aqua Sequin Cocktail Gown Size 8 10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage design is composed of sequins in aqua and turquoise hues. Features a center back zipper closure. In vintage condition, sold "AS-IS" discoloration/ wear to sequins and f...

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20th Century American Vintage 1950s Gown

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown Ballet INC Circa 1950's
Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown Ballet INC Circa 1950's

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown Ballet INC Circa 1950's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown with belt. Zip closure on the left side.Belt with snap

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4
Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4

Vintage 1950's Hand beaded Gown with Belt Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of black silk with a zig zag hand beaded applique. Features a beaded belt

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

Sybil Connelly 1950's Periwinkle Pleated Linen Gown And Stole
Sybil Connelly 1950's Periwinkle Pleated Linen Gown And Stole

Sybil Connelly 1950's Periwinkle Pleated Linen Gown And Stole

By Sybil Connolly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dusty periwinkle gown and stole by 'Dublin's Dior', Sybil Connolly. Connolly's first Haute Couture

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20th Century Vintage 1950s Gown

Vintage 1950s  Susan Small Gown
Vintage 1950s  Susan Small Gown

Vintage 1950s Susan Small Gown

By Susan Small

Located in London, GB

A headturning evening gown from the 1950s by Susan Small. The dress has an olive /grey background

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1950s British Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2
1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

1950's Cream Silk Couture Gown and Wrap with Bows Size 0 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown and wrap are composed of an off white, cream hued silk. Features a gathered bodice with

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8
1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8

1950's Creme Silk and Blue Floral Relief Beaded Gown Size 6 8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a creme silk with blue floral relief beading with silver. This classic

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20th Century Hong Kong Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4
1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4

1950's Aqua Floral Watercolor Gown with Hi-Lo Skirt Size 2-4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of an aqua and white fabric with a watercolor flower motif. Features a high

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20th Century American Vintage 1950s Gown

JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12
JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12

JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a embellished silk with iridescent beading and sequins in a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...

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1950s Hong Kong Vintage 1950s Gown

1950s  Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown
1950s  Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown

1950s Scaasi Multi Color Floral Silk Gown

By Arnold Scaasi Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Arnold Scaasi Floral print silk dress. Rich hue print in marigold, magenta, purple and green

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown
Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown

Vintage 1950s Tulle One-Shoulder Gown

Located in New York, NY

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama

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1950s Vintage 1950s Gown

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN
VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN

Located in New York, NY

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape
1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape

1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

photos back in the 1950's. Treasured and preserved by original owner for decades. No signs of wear

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress
1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress

1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress

By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a

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1950s French Vintage 1950s Gown

1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown

1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown

Located in New York, NY

Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown
Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown

Beautiful 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Beaded Blue Silk Taffeta Gown

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Saks Fifth Avenue gown! Stunning rich blue color, heavily beaded on front

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1950s Vintage 1950s Gown

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

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1950s Vintage 1950s Gown

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress Circa 1950's
Pink damask bustier cocktail dress Circa 1950's

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress Circa 1950's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Double-zip in the middle back, one to close the bustier undernieth, the other one to close the dress. Bow in the middle back. Tulle pettic...

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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Gown

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves

Located in London, GB

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is

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1950s American Vintage 1950s Gown

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Vintage 1950s Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage 1950s gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue, Gray and more. An accessory like this designed by Ceil Chapman, Suzy Perette and Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Gown?

Prices for a vintage 1950s gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $6,800, while, on average they fetch $800.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’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 — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’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 — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — 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 sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’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.

Questions About Vintage 1950s Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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