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
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
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
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
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
Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black evening gown
By Givenchy
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Givenchy Haute Couture 1950’s Audrey Hepburn black dress, serial number under the tag, it can
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
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
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...
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
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
Eleanor Garnett Vintage Silver Satin Gown w/ Red Waist, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This a lovely and collectible vintage gown from Eleanor Garnett. It is made of a a heavy silver
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
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
MAXWELL SHIEFF 1950's Pink Heavily Embellished Drape Gown Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Maxwell Shieff gown is composed of a pink embellished silk, with rhinestone and bead applique
Vintage 1950's Iridescent Peach Stretch Wool Knit Gown Size 4-8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage gown is composed of a sequin stretch wool knit in a mauve hue with iridescent and
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
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
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
ELEANORA GARNETT 1950's Silver Silk Gown with Red Embellished Waist Size 2
By Eleanora Garnett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Eleanora Garnett gown is composed of a silver silk with a red embellished waist. Features a
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
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. **...
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle
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
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice 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
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
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
1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
Located in New York, NY
pack in Las Vegas in the 1950s. 1950S Black & Silver Silk Organza Fully Sequined Cocktail Gown
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
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design
1950S Golden Yellow Rayon & Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1950S Golden Yellow Rayon & Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Flowers
1950S Navy Blue Silk & Lace Strapless Gown With Trumpet Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Navy Blue Silk & Lace Strapless Gown With Trumpet Skirt
1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless Gown
Located in New York, NY
flaws are to be expected. 1950S Seafoam Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Beaded Strapless 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
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
1950S BETTY LYNNE Black Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Bombshell Evening Gown
Located in New York, NY
1950S BETTY LYNNE Black Silk Chiffon Demi-Couture Bombshell Evening Gown
1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail: From Ransohoff's
1950s Kay Selig Bronze Floral Print Satin Gown w Gathered Bust & Train
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Kay Selig Bronze Floral Print Satin Gown w Gathered Bust & Train: Heavy slipper satin gown w
Vintage 1950's silver pleated organza sweetheart dress 1950s dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This spectacular 1950's silver toned silk organza pleated dress is the perfect piece for your
THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THERESE French Shop, 1950s three dimensional floral bodice gown in black silk with velvet trim on
Vintage 1950s Black Evening Gown with Iridescent Green & Blue Leaf Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage gown is composed of a black silk with a leaf motif in metallic hues of blue and green
1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet
Located in New York, NY
out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet
Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch: A gorgeous
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
1950S BALENCIAGA Style Ivory & Brown Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Elaborate Gol
Located in New York, NY
this gown is even superior to that of Dior's and the micro small beads make us think Balenciaga. 1950S
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
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...
Black Silk Velvet Imperialist Chandelier Bead and Passementerie Gown–XS-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown that would be right at home sledding through the steppes or attending the Mariinsky Theater
Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart UK 4 US 0
Located in Nashville, TN
A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this dress is the
1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Waterfall Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Draped Attached Waterfall Back, and
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...
Ceil Chapman Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Vintage Gown Black Dress Circa 1950s SM
By Ceil Chapman
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle
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
1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.