Vintage Ball Gowns 1950

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A rare and iconic 1958 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian evening dress in black satin from the Automne-Hiver collection,. Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head...

This is a gorgeous and striking, 1950's vintage, violet tulle and velvet ball gown.

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.

This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin.

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 ...

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 ...

The fabric alone gives the gown a touch of luxury not usually seen in 1950's ball gowns.

This black and white capture features Lucille Ball posed in a full-length studio portrait, looking to the camera in long black gown. Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, ...

Ball gown in ruby satin. Satin bows in the middle back.

This is an incredible gold floral ball gown by Don Loper, from 1950. The gown is strapless with a bow on the bust and a very small fitted waist line.

1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side Boned Bodice and Fully Lined

Circa 1957 France Lanvin Castillo Haute couture ball gown (attributed to) in embroidered cream gazar from the late 1950s. High-waisted dress with square low-cut neckline underlined ...

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...

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...

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.

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A fabulous Scaasi 80s silk taffeta ball gown in ruched emerald green (size 8) and an exquisite Elizabeth Arden 1950s floral silk and lame brocade evening coat with deep cuffed 3/4 le...

A fantastic 50s silk Chantilly lace and satin tea length gown in Kelly green by Rosalie MacRini, originally sold at Ransohoff's department store (which is the store that Jimmy Stewar...

1950s 2-piece ensemble in moss green tulle with multi-color silk flower appliques backed in leather. Strapless, ball gown with side zipper has short underskirt trimmed in flowers, v...

Isn't she pretty in pink!?! This lovely 1950's British Crown Colony ball gown is worthy of a princess.

Fitted and full, sexy and demure, black and floral, this amazing strapless ballgown from the 1950's seems to capture the contradictions in a changing society quite fashionably.
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Luscious cream colored silk satin is embellished with tulle and silk ribbons in cream, blue and silver on the bodice and the full skirt of this elegant ballgown from Bergdorf Goodman...

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...

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...

Pale cealdon green silk is lavished with bows and ribbon roses by Philip Hulitar for a truly unforgettable ballgown. The strapless dress has a fitted, boned bodice above a full ruche...

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...

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1950s.  Superb silk taffeta ...

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!...

Circa 1954/1957 France Astonishing ball-gown by Christian Dior in printed cotton and embroidered with cream silk dating from 1954/1957. Floral repertoire printed and embroidered wit...

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...

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...

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...

This British couture made jacquard ball gown dates to the mid 1950s and has been finished with hand-sewn details. The shimmering champagne hued brocade is detailed with gold ferns an...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Its low back, stiff re...

Circa 1945/1950 France Paris Gorgeous Haute Couture evening dress Jeanne Lanvin dating from 1945/1950. Dress with ecru silk net skirt sewn to the beige streched embroidered silk bod...

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....

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 ...

This captivating 1950s evening gown with a structured bodice is unlabelled and its designer unknown; however, it is of absolutely exceptional British quality and in superb vintage co...

An elegant 1950s evening gown by Oleg Cassini features cream silk embroidered floral motif silk taffeta fabric with a red silk sash at the bodice and black silk satin backside. This...

1950s blue jacquard full length evening dress. Beautifully made with good technique and classic construction details in a fine, high quality fabric which catches the light. It has an...

Charm and glamour combine in this hand embroidered silk organza ballgown designed by Belinda Belleville who founded Belleville et Cie in 1953. The company later became known as Belle...

Circa 1950 France Beautiful silk and lace ball gown or ceremony dress, black and white dating from the 1950s.

Ligne Libre Collection Spring-Summer 1957 Paris - France A printed chiné taffeta ball gown with large blooming roses and foliage in salmon, light brown and yellow green tones on ivo...

Circa 1955-1960 Germany Beautiful summer ball gown with mini-skirt in mottled silk and silver lamé, signed Nina Nolte, German designer and dating from the late 1950s.  Remarkable s...

Be prepared to cut a massive—and we do mean massive—swath in this amplified ballerina dress whose skirt can swell to almost 5 feet when properly plumped. We think it’s even more beau...

Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955. Transparency effect with several layers of wh...

Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...

MEDIUM: ​Original Concept Painting IMAGE SIZE: 9.75" x 9" PRODUCTION: Cinderella YEAR: 1950 SKU: CCV2540 Price includes deluxe framing. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Blair was a concept artist...

Yellow Ballgown by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed paper: 13 x 10 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from ...

Lovely ball gown from Elizabeth Arden is made from lightweight chiné silk taffeta woven with a watercolor floral pattern with blossoms in raspberry, dark coral and sunny yellow. Bodi...

Beautiful 1950s gown made in shimmering ivory silk taffeta and trimmed in black scalloped lace. Overskirt reveals architectural lampshade-pleated full skirt underneath, giving this g...

Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...

This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...

Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box

Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...

Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...

An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...

A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...

A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...

Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...

1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4