1950s Day Dresses

Late 1950s or early 1960s floral silk print sleeveless dress. With a shallow V neck that has an interesting cowl detail design which crosses over the bodice and is attached on the r...

An unusual 1950s custom-made mid-length sleeved forest green wool day dress with gold-tone corded crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embr...

This is a really beautiful example of a late 50s or early 60s design in silk. The large rose print is a blend of pinks and reds which gives the print a painterly quality against the ...

These fabulous original 1950s ribbon work dresses were almost certainly made by hand and we've sold many of these over years with some fabulous retail labe...

1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown

Beautiful 1950s MR. BLACKWELL mustard yellow raw silk shantung short sleeve wiggle dress! Wonder form fitting bodice features a full metal zipper up the back, with hook-and-eye closu...

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...

1950S BOB BUGNAND Black Silk Chiffon Draped Bodice & Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Cape Train

Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE yellow, orange, pink and green daisy flower print cotton fit n’ flare dress ! Features an elegant high neck with a tailored bodice ...

Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...

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

1950S Pierre Balmain Ivory Silk Chiffon Ruched Strapless Cocktail Dress

A highly desirable, original, 1950s cocktail dress which could easily be worn as an alternative wedding dress. The fabric is a beautiful gold coloured silk satin and the dress featur...

fully hand made with hand finished details and couture hand pieced lace work. Fully lined in a rich tissue silk. No boning. 1950S Black & White Haute Couture...

We really love the simplicity of the design of this classic 1950s dress. The skirt is almost a full circle with a stiffed calico petticoat and the pattern reminds us of the space inv...

1950S Golden Yellow Rayon & Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Flowers

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 ...

Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...

Beautiful very expensive silk Chantilly lace hand made and finished in France 1950S Black Floral Lace Strapless Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress From Pa...

An exquisite 1950s James Galanos olive green and mustard plaid fine wool boucle woven dress and cape ensemble: Dress is long-sleeved and cut on the bias with a gathered boatneck nec...

Chic 1950s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an intricate tailored pleated bodice with a straight skirt. Hidden metal zipper down the back ...

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...

1950S Cotton Pastel Pink Watercolor Floral Circle Skirt Dress

1950S Green White & Yellow Cotton Tulip Printed Fit-Flare Dress

A stunning and rare 1950s James Galanos red and black plaid silk chiffon dress: full voluminous chiffon bias cut skirt, button-closure sheer chiffon bodice covers an under layer of s...

1950S Sapphire Blue Silk Jersey Couture Hand Pleated Dress With Belt

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...

Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a pale yellow cotton and black lace. Fitted tailored bodice with a forgiving full sk...

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

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...

1950S Multicolor Floral Cotton Sateen Draped For Curves Dress

Very full circle skirt, would take a petticoat. 1950S Emerald Green Nylon Tulle Strapless Party Dress Appliquéd & Beaded With Matching Bolero

Rare ANN FLEISCHER for I. MAGNIN early 1950s navy blue and red hand knit ribbon silk belted dress ! Couture quality with the entire dress literally hand ...

1950S NAT KAPLAN Brown Rayon & Silk Chantilly Lace Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress

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...

Gorgeous vintage 50s SILVANO OF ROMA FOR HEISER red silk dip hem mini dress or top! Hard to find designer is hugely sought after! Features an all-over metallic brocade pattern in gol...

1950S Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Sequined And Studded Bodice

1950S White Embroidered Rayon & Nylon Satin Tulle Fit Flare Bridal Gown

1950S NICHOLAS UNGAR Light Blue Linen White & Red Beaded Embroidered Dress

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...

1950S Cream Hand Embroidered Silk Floral Dress

Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice wit...

1950S Black Acetate Taffeta Swing Skirt Cocktail Dress With Unique Gathered Details

1950S Black Cotton Day Dress Printed With Cute Green Castles

1950S Multicolor Hand Painted Cotton Backless Halter Circle Skirt Dress

1950S Blue & White Silk Twill Abstract Printed Mod Mini Dress

The prettiest, yet sexiest 50s NEUSTETERS Demi Couture French silk lace peplum wiggle dress! The most fantastic fitting dress, with both flattering construction and materials. Featur...

1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress

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...

Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zip...

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...

1950S HENRY ASH Buttercream Yellow Pleated Silk Mousseline Structured Cocktail Dress

The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...

Comes with original belt! Lining is wide enough to take a petticoat. 1950'S Dusty Blue Rayon Taffeta Cocktail Dress Overlaid With Printed & Ribbon Embroidered Tulle Lace

Wonderful mid-late 50s NINA RICCI Couture brown and black medallion print silk dress ! Feataures symmetrical medallion prints on an iridescent silk. Wrap...

1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress

1950S Pink & Blue Floral Cotton Wrap House Dress XL With Pockets!

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...