1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Purple silk satin Cocktail dress with belt

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 beautiful that the Lanvin-Castillo (pictured) that went for over $20,000 in Didier Ludot...

Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of wine-colored flowers and dating from the years 1955/1960. Sleeveless dress with larg...

1950s white tulle dress with a lavender colored satin lining. The Bodice of the dress has ruching decorating the bust. The skirt is entirely made of ...

An incredibly grand and timeless full-skirt party dress by the Italian Couture House of Eleanora Garnett. The House of Garnett had elegant high-end boutiques in both Rome and New Yor...

Roberto Capucci deep purple silk cocktail dress from the late 1950s. The short hemline is countered by a long and flowing cape attachment from the shoulders that billows behind when ...

Circa 1950 France A Louis Féraud Haute Couture dress in Calais lace with large bouquets of navy blue flowers dating from the early 50s. Dress with flared corolle skirt from the waist with a navy blue tulle underskirt and a purple taffeta slip underskirt. Fitted bodice lined with taffeta and small sleeves pleated to the shoulders. Large V neckline that can be covered with a finely pleated marine organza shawl...

Normal Norell silk dress from the 1950's features a beautiful blue and white print throughout with zipper fastenings along both sides of the bodice, back button closures, an additio...

Gorgeous vintage 1950s purple silk cocktail dress by Suzy Perette. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures 37", waist 26", ...

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 skirt)! Strapless ball gown...

This is a strapless evening gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer c. 1950s. It is made from a fuchsia colored satin jersey. It features a classic halter neckline...

An absolutely exquisite 1950's Hawaiian resort dress just in time for the summer season! The vibrant blue-ombre screen print cotton has the most breathtaking watercolor hibiscus-floral tropical design. The bodice is an elegant low-cut plunge shelf-bust halter. I simply love the nipped-waist full circle-skirt with hidden side-pockets. This sundress is extremely unique and a nod to the fantastical fabric work of glory days gone by. Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:Free Sweep Total Length:46 inches This vintage Hawaiian dress...