1950s Day Dresses

This elegant 1950’s silk printed dress in soft grey is by sought after designer Frederick Starke, a favourite amongst celebrities of this era and in beautiful vintage condition. The ...

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

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in pristine vintage condition. Tailored from breezy cotton patterned with a vibrant aqua flor...

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

This good size 1950s shirtwaister dress is labelled Penney's Brentwood and showcases many hallmarks of mid-century dress design. A simple cotton day-dress, it is printed with a vibrant abstract print in amethyst, cobalt blue and white on a pale grey background. Black bullrush-like forms are scattered across the pattern. Bold aubergine-purple plastic buttons are embossed with geometric shapes. The full, swirling skirt is detailed with piping in purple and finished with black arrow heads. The short sleeves have a dolman...

This breezy shirtwaister dress was crafted in the 1950s to early 1960s. Tailored from thick but soft textured linen, it is the stand-out print that attracts attention. Geometric form...

1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework

1950S Purple Floral Cotton Draped Sateen Dress With Sequin Details

1950S Dark Grey Cotton Fit & Flare Dress With Unique Pleated Ruffles

Late 1950s to early 1960s black wool pegged silhouette dress with a fitted bodice, completely gathered skirt, hidden double pockets, full lining, and contrasting applied shoulders ab...

1950S Red Printed Cotton Shirt Dress

Beautiful condition and great wearable size with few small holes but they get lost in the print. 1950S Beige & Brown Silk Indian Floral Print Dress Jacket Ensemble

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

Sold as-is for design or costume, ask for additional photos before purchasing. 1950S FRANK STARR Silk Chiffon Floral Cocktail Dress

50s Bamboo Leaf Print Navy & White Tiki Dress. Convertible halter strap can be removed, attaches via buttons inside dress. Back metal zipper. Cotton.

50s Black Ruffle Day Dress. Unlined, side zip closure,

This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the colours are chartreuse and earth tones of ochre and orange. It has wide straps, a fitted empire bust line with a balconette lining inside and a grosgrain strap to support the under bust. From the empire line flares an elongated A-line Princess seamed bodice. The low slung skirt, which is a deep gathered flounce, finishes below the knee and is of particularly lavish construction. There is a stiffened fine linen backing the flounce that is also supported by a second yellow linen under flounce to give unrivalled volume. The dress is also lined in a stiffened dyed yellow organza type fabric to give the dress a very structured look. It fastens to the rear with the original metal zip that is hidden along one of the seams. The dress, by one of the finest partnerships of decadent evening and occasion wear during the period is labelled Traina-Norrell. At first, we almost missed the label as it is hidden in the folds of the flounce towards the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is notoriously prone to aging and this silk is in extremely good condition with no yarn separation. We have dry cleaned and the silk retains all of its lustre. However, in certain places, notably near the back of the zip, there is what we would call 'handling marks' which has resulted in slight 'greying' of the fabric, although it's very difficult to spot unless looking closely. There is the tiniest amount of fraying on the very edges of the shoulder straps. There is a very wide seam allowance on this dress and it could be altered at least one size bigger if not two by a trained seamstress. Our model is size UK 8 top - UK10 bottom or US 4-6 and this fits her well. Note on Designer: Normal Norell...

1950S Black Beaded Rayon Knit Wiggle Dress

A rare mid-century button down dress with an amazing novelty Geisha print. This is one of the most extraordinary prints we've come across from this era fo...

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...

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...

1950S Black Cotton Day Dress Printed With Cute Green Castles