1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1950/1960 France Jacket and dress set in shiny mandarin silk satin from the famous house designer Jacques HEIM dating from the late 1950s. Sleeveless dress with wide low-cut n...

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtaine...

Jacques Heim is inextricably linked with the history of French fashion. In the years 1958-1962 he was the president of the highly influential Paris Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Cou...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

This superbly embellished dress was designed in the 1950s and most likely bespoke made for a special event. It incorporates many hallmarks of the era’s most-popular designs with its ...

Black satin boléro and bustier dress cocktail ensemble with black velvet flowers on the bust. Silk organza lining. Snap closure on the jacket and on the dress as well in the middle f...

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...

Circa 1950-1960 France Unlabelled dress very good manufacturing, high-quality garment, chiffon flowers on green background. Short sleeves. Scarf neck can be tied. Fine pleated skir...

White guipure bustier wedding dress. Underdress with boned bustier and zip closure on the back and hook&eye closure on the tulle petticoat. Second zip on the top of the 1st one in th...

Ivory satin cocktail dress with black passementerie embellishment. No fabric composition tag but probably organza lining on the top part of the dress and acetate lining inside the sk...

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Total lenght of the dress: 115 cm Total l...

A true beauty to behold. This original 1950's duchess satin dress, rendered in a soft shade of sweet pink and accented by the most divine pleat wor...

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown with belt. Zip closure on the left side.Belt with snap closure.Silk lining inside the top and skirt lining for the bottom. Stiff fabric in the ...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

Circa 1935/1950 United States Frock coak long dress in shaped gold-plated silk Elizabeth Arden's. Famous New York reference to 5th Avenue between the two World Wars and dressed as Hollywood stars...

This is a stunning 1950s in a soft dusty pink. The fabric is a ribbed, structured silk that helps to shape the dress. The skirt is densely gathered around the waist so the skirt has...

This beautiful 1950s Lancel haute couture dress has a beaded waist and is made in a luxurious wool. The dress doesn't have a lining, as it was common to wear a separate lingerie dre...

This charming 1950s silk chiffon evening dress in cobalt blue has been beautifully constructed to haute couture standard and is in pristine vintage condition. The chiffon overlay is ...

Rendered in the most delightful shades of lilac set against a dove grey background, this original 1950's floral water silk dress is just the piece to add to ...

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...

Jeanne Lanvin By Castillo - Yellow lace dress with a yellow silk belt. Circa 1950s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additio...

A superb 1950s couture sheath dress from Worth London, in a striking combination of pale pink satin silk and brown lace. The slip underlay is designed in a luxurious soft rose pink s...

Velvet evening dress by Christian Dior! Probably from the 60s! Velvet fabric with ornament at the collar and the sleeves. EXCELLENT condition. Extra closure with the inner cords. ...

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never seen this work before but it would have taken a very skilled seamstress and an incredible amount of time to do it. The dress style is a classic shirtwaister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed. The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff...

This exceptional 1950s Mollie Parnis black wool evening dress with pleated ribbon inserts is a superb example of the glamorous lines and exquisite design features synonymous with its designer. An iconic favourite for a number of figurative members of American society during the 50s, 60s and 70s, Parnis famously dressed First Ladies namely Mrs.Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter...

This mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi-couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents. It has a sweetheart neckline, p...

A charming and chic cocktail dress from the 1950's. In a wonderful electric blue colour, the dress has a scoop neckline at the front , and a deep v neckline at the back. The dress ha...

Christian Dior set from the 70s! Top + skirt! With shoulder pads. Shiny and strong colors! VERY GOOD condition! The top has discolorations, please chech the last photos! Still wonde...

This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...

Meraviglioso abito di ricerca vintage anni 50, colo viola la sua coda leggera rende fluido l'abito che è contornato da pregiate piume. La parte superiore a bustino è completata da un...

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are three layers to the skirt; an acetate underskirt, over-laid with a plain net skirt and finally the top layer. This has 11 ruffle trims added in rows which give the dress a very full and sweeping profile. The boned bodice is also in the same coloured ruched fabric, imitating taffeta silk with net trim to the sweetheart neckline. The dress has a very pleasing detachable layered net halter neck that widens over the shoulders to give a little cape like effect. Fastening to the rear with the original concealed centre back zip and hook and eye closure. A long bow...

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the chest adorned with a side knot. High waist effect obtained by a high bust from the waist widening in the bottom of the skirt. Skillful bodice work with included bra, grosgrain waistband and sheath on the hips with garters. Skirt highly structured by a white cotton lining, two petticoats of rigid tulle and a cream silk under-skirt lined with tarlatane. Cream woven satin label, black graphics Pierre Balmain Paris. Numbered 83213 under the label. Very clean and undamaged dress, little or not worn. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Collector's dress exhibited and catalogued at Villa Rosemaine...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery ta...

"Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet , plumetis tulle and black velvet bow. Boned bustier in tulle inside the dress close in the middle back with hook&eye. The white plumetis t...

Black and ivory satin evening dress with lace appliqué. Boned. Zip and hook and eye in the middle back. Stiff paper/fabric lining. SIZE L

This iconic 1950's dress, rendered in layers of pink tulle, with delicate circular satin details, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapless cut of the dress, featu...

Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress...

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

Black satin backless evening top and skirt with sunray pleated tulle on the side.Black cotton lining. Hook&eye on the left side. One pocket on the right side. Drapé on the left side ...

Circa 1955/1960 London England Superb evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pie...

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...

EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Multicolour Signature Print V-Neck Long Dress Vintage A beautiful Emilio Pucci vintage fitted dress with abstract motifs. It i...

This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction and in superb vintage condition. The dress features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust. There are spaghetti straps, princess seams along the bodice and a slightly dropped, curved waistline atop of a classic 50s full skirt...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its, simple, elegant lin...

Made in the most delicious shade of jade green cotton and decorated with silver glass lined beads and gunmetal silver bugle beads, this original 1950's evening dress and matching bol...

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...

A chic vintage cocktail/ dinner dress by Linz Line. The dress has a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and is fully lined. There is gatherin...

This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian Dior and we have been fortunate to handle this same dress twice in the last 20 year...

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...

A very beautiful and romantic 1950s English rose print maxi dress. It has a ruched bodice with a sweetheart neckline which is gathered at the side...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot mus...

A chic vintage black cocktail dress , by 'styled by H Tromp for Melonique Originals Ltd. The dress is in a ribbed fabric with a v backline...