1950s Day Dresses

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 dating from the 1950s. Whalebone bustier highlighted with pleated satin on the plunging bosom with large bare back neckline closed by zip. Wide cup skirt with pink tulle petticoat. Large sinuous stems loaded with flowers in sequin embroidery, iridescent pearls, daisies and rhinestone cabochons. Hand-stitched finish and bustier lining in faille à la couleur. Skirt lining in white tarlatan. To note three tiny rings...

A vintage 'California ' blue and white cotton dress. It has a small collar, central back zip and a full skirt.

This original late 1950’s to early 1960s cotton dress features a painterly composition of single abstract flowers with green halo backgrounds and a ...

A lovely vintage dress by Best an Co, 5th Avenue. The dress is in a green and blue floral print with stitch detail on the collar. It has a three button front opening , with a hook ...

A pretty vintage dress for Spring/Summer, in a green, burgundy, blue and cream floral print. The dress has a pleat and gathering at the front wi...

Original 1950s or early 1960s blush satin & floral mauve / blue lace belted tea dress. The dress is a classic shirt-waister style with a shallow v-neck collar and a central fastenin...

A classic example of good quality American day wear. We love this label - Carlye pieces just ooze refinment. This creamy beige cotton knife pleat dress has an elegent scoop neck augmented with 2 pearlescent buttons. These fasten on the shoulders and are purely decorative. There is an additional ochre coloured over-stitched ziz-zag pattern on the neckline. The dress has an interesting and continuous arrangement of knife pleats both on the bodice and the skirt. The knife pleats on the bodice are formed on an additional panel which you can pass your hand through. The panel is attached at the waist and the neckline and this feature was to ensure that the pleats align closely with that of the skirt when wearing. The bodice is lined in the same fine cotton fabric whilst the skirt is unlined. There is a side pocket just below the original metal zip at the side. The condition is excellent - we have noticed one small brown faded mark very close to the waistband; barely noticeable and we inspected a few times before seeing this. This would also be covered by any belt. Best fit for UK size 8-10, US size 4-6 and of smaller stature as Carlye was a petite range brand. The Carlye Dress Corporation was formed in 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. Owned by Corinne Fuller Glaser, Carlye went on to become one of the great dress houses in St. Louis, a city renowned for its 'junior wear' or in more modern terms - petite sizes fashion. Clothing manufacturing giant Leslie Fay...

A pretty vintage cotton smock dress , in a lilac and green print. The dress has a shawl collar, cap sleeves and a side zip. It is fully lined.

This is an original 1950s or early 1960s cotton dress with a very desirable novelty painterly scenic print showcasing a Japanese couple in tradition...

This lovely late 1950s /early 1960s light weight cotton dress in pale blue bears no makers labels but is a very wearable dress and is in excellent vintage condition. The fine cotton ...

This is a fabulous and very lightweight original 1950s set comprised of two items - a classic sheath dress overlaid with a back fastening, cropped jacket. The fabric is a very fine q...

1950s crisp cotton Horrockses dress with various leaves featured in the print including several types of ivy. This style features a cross over bodice with wide collar and is fastens...

A great, vintage swing cinch cocktail dress in multiple shades on blue. The dress has a printed underskirt in the same print as the over skirt, and has a back central zip, elbow le...

A fun vintage frock for Summer. The dress has a scoop neckline and backline in white cotton with spagetti straps and the skirt is a pretty nut brown. The dress has a central back zip...

This pretty 1950s cotton dress with a multi-coloured watercolour plaid print features a deep V neckline with a wide collar, wrap-over front and a fu...

A pretty cotton print dress by Horrocks ( by appointment to Queen Elizabeth). The dress is in a pretty print of pink, purple, orang and brown. It has a...

This is a really beautiful and original late 1950s or early 1960s organza floral print shirtwaister dress. The floral print, which we identify as tulips but could also be rose, is in...

This pretty 1950s silk green patterned dress features an unusual kaleidoscope design in a variety of attractive shades of green and pale blue. The dress is deeply feminine with a ful...

A pretty and easy to wear vintage summer dress. The dress is in cotton with a white background and floral print. It has a square neckline, sid...

A fun vintage dress in a wonderful print of black, green, ivory and silver. The dress is strapless, with boning in the bodice and a side zip opening. Measurements: Bust 33'', waist 2...

A fun vintage novelty dress with the word 'Clever' embroidered on the top left. In an ivory fabric edged in red, the dress has a flared skirt wi...

An easty to wear dress in a linen mix. The dress has a button through front opening, and bracelet length sleaves with turnback cuffs and an interesting collar.

This charming 1950s cotton sun dress with a softly abstracted floral print in soft pastel shades in pink, blue, green and grey is a lovely piece for summer. It features a dropped wai...

This fabulous and unique 1960s custom made cowgirl dress is from American designer Adele Simpson and has been beautifully constructed and hand finished i...

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...

A headturning dress for Summer. This flora cotton dress in an attractive mix of green , yellow and pink, has a square neckline and backline with band detail at the back. It has sho...

This lovely 1950s white cotton rose print dress is skilfully made and in pristine vintage condition. The fine printed cotton is soft to touch and of notable quality, featuring a pret...

A lovely and summery original 1950s white cotton dress featuring a large rose print in yellow, purple and green. The strapless bodice is asymmetrical and has a pretty gathered purple...

A chic check cotton vintage dress from the 1950s. The dress is in blue , yellow and white and has a scoop neckline,a side zip opening , and two pockets on the skirt.

This charming 1950s cotton dress has a print of rose bunches in an assortment of pastel shades - pink, lilac, yellow, jade green and white, which l...

A pretty linen dress from the 1950s. The dress has a v neckline with a row of rosebuds. It has short sleaves , a flared skirt with pockets on either side and a side zip opening. The ...

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay couture fall daytime ensemble, a true gem hailing from the era of circa 1952-57. This ensemble is a stunning showcase of ar...

Rare and lovely haute couture 50’s lilac satin duchesse coat / dress. Fits approx. : US 2-6 (small US 6) / FR 36-38 Measurements (taken flat) ...

A simple yet stylish and wearable 1950’s day dress in a crisp green cotton. Featuring a square cut neckline, cap sleeves, drop waist with shaped band and two matching bows to the fro...