Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

1950s Grey Wool Dolman Sleeve Dress with Elaborate Beadwork

About the Item

This grey wool dress dates from the very early 1950s has a lovely structured feel to it, and incredible beaded detail. The neckline is high with a small V shaped slit to the front of the bust, and the cuffs have a two button detail to each sleeve. The front panels are embroidered with dark grey, almost charcoal coloured bugle beads in a very detailed, abstract design which expands outwards from the centre. The dress has shoulder padding, nips in at the waist and is finished with a slim grey belt in a matching fabric. It fastens down the back with the original metal zip and features two pockets - great for the colder winter months! Unlined but immaculately finished and would be a versatile piece for both formal and every day occasions. It's a fine choice for Goodwood too. Unlabelled but this is most certainly a designer dress which would have retailed in a high-end department store. Will fit up to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. Excellent vintage condition - no issues to note. MEASUREMENTS: BUST: 34 in. ( 86.36 cm ) WAIST: 28 in. ( 71.12 cm ) HIP: 36 in. ( 91.44 cm ) SHOULDER: 18 in. ( 45.72 cm ) LENGTH: 37 in. ( 93.98 cm )
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 37 in (93.98 cm)Marked Size: 4-6 (US)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55016163572

More From This Seller

View All
1960s British Couture Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Vintage Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1960s vintage couture dress in grey silk chiffon hosts an understated floral print in fuchsia pink, deep ochre and charcoal through...
Category

1960s British Day Dresses

Kitty Copeland 1950s Black Taffeta Silk Dress With Polkadot Detail
By Kitty Copeland
Located in London, GB
This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum sash boasts timeless city chic and unusual design features. The taffeta overlay has...
Category

1950s British Evening Dresses

1980s Black Floral Georgette Maxi Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
This romantic, late 1970s to early 1980s dress is ankle-length and tailored to a classic, flattering silhouette with its nipped-in waist, rounded neckline and long-sleeves. The sheer...
Category

1980s American Maxi Dresses

1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt
Located in London, GB
This very early 1950s dress is by an unknown designer but very much has the Dior New Look about it. Tailored from a lightweight wool with a mottled grey finish, it has three-quarter ...
Category

1950s American Day Dresses

1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were stricken by how much this dress emulates the Ra Ra designs that walked the catwalk for ...
Category

1980s British Casual Dresses

1940s L'Aiglon Heraldic Style Novelty Print Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This autumnal toned dress was designed in the late 1940s by L’Aignon, an American heritage company founded in 1898. They traded for over 75 years and made good quality fashions for t...
Category

1940s American Casual Dresses

You May Also Like

Adolfo Tropical Silk Jersey Strapless Dress with Half Capelet
By Adolfo
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo strapless dress with bold green, indigo and white tropical floral print. Wonderfully tailored, with fitted bodice and draped open tulip front slit above the knee for movement...
Category

Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1990 Thierry Mugler Black and Green Sculptural Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
S/S 1990 Thierry Mugler Black Cotton Dress with Layered, Tiered Skirt Panels Backed with Acid Green Cotton; Fitted Bodice with Adjustable Straps; Self Belt w...
Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI Size XL Black Gold Viscose Blend Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI cocktail dress comes in a black and gold viscose blend velvet features a high collar, half button closure with GG logo, long sleeve design, and long zip up closure. Made in Ita...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

GUY LAROCHE Size 10 Black Viscose Silk Mesh Spaghetti Straps Cocktail Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUY LAROCHE dress comes in a black viscose / silk with a slip liner featuring beaded spaghetti straps, lace panel, and a back zipper closure. Made in France. Very Good Pre-Owned Cond...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Size 4 Black Gold Silk Rayon Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Francisco, CA
MONIQUE LHUILLIER dress comes in a black rayon featuring a ruched bodice, gold sequined trim, padded shoulders, and a side zipper closure. Made in USA. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

MARC JACOBS Pre-Fall 2019 Size 2 Black Multi-Color Asymmetrical Disco Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOB Pre-Fall 2019 'Disco' dress comes in a multi-color stripe sequin material featuring an asymmetrical style, slip on, long sleeves, and a deep neckline. Very Good Pre-Owned ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Recently Viewed

View All