1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...

A great vintage evening gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with side opening with hooks and eyes. It has a self fabric half belt at the back and...

1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Bust: 32” / Waist: 25” /Hip open. Size 0/2 /XS

1950's Marabou Feather and Chiffon Cocktail Dress Excellent Condition Metal Zipper Snap at shoulder Panels of marabou trimmed chiffon make up the skirt Go...

Beautiful vintage 50s emerald green Asian themed fit n' flare silk dress! Features a flattering square neckline with 3/4 length sleeves. Two bows at center waist. Full metal zipper u...

Very good condition for the age, some areas of discoloratioin to the lining. 1950S MAGGY ROUFF Cream & Pink Haute Couture Silk Chantilly Lace Fully...

A honeymoon dress that was never worn (because the groom shipped out to Korea immediately after the wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity....

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...

A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and has a round neckline, full skirt with bow detail, centr...

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 musli...

A gown that would be right at home sledding through the steppes or attending the Mariinsky Theater, this regal dress literally drips with understated glamo...

Rendered in an iconic and breathtaking silhouette, this original 1950's cocktail dress rendered in a black silk and embellished with trailing black glass beadwork, is the perfect pie...

A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with black sequins sewn on in a squiggle pattern . It has a v neckline with shape at the sho...

This Maxwell Shieff gown is composed of a pink embellished silk, with rhinestone and bead applique. There is a center back zipper and drape. In excelle...

Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...

Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG navy blue and ivory lace rhinestone sleeveless dress! Features a pretty navy blue fabric with ivory lace at bust and waist. Sparkly rhinestone sequins a...

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 ...

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...

Known as "the neckline king," Luis Estévez skyrocketed to stardom in 1955 with designs that celebrated--and flaunted--the female figure. Immaculately tailored, this bombshell cocktai...

This custom made 1950's cocktail dress is composed of an ivory, cream, and gold Brocade silk with red accents. The dress features a Phoenix pattern. There is a metal side zipper clos...

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...

Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34 inches / Waist: 29” / dress length ; 33

This cocktail dress is composed of a light pink embellished taffeta. Features a side zipper closure with hook and eyes. In great vintage condition, sold "AS-IS", some discoloration a...

Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero jacket! Nearly completely hand sewn, this drop dead bea...

in good condition however the bodice shows pin holes where the dress was taken in and then let back out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black ...

1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches

1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice. French lace applique wor...

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...

Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown. Impeccable tailoring and fit one would expect from Chapman. Tailored bodice with long semi ...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, ...

This late 1950s to early 1960s chestnut brown silk chiffon dress was likely made for one of Detroit's luxury department stores such as J.L. Hudson. 'Cardinal' may have been one of th...

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...

60s pink satin embroidered and hand beaded evening dress. 21 inch front slit, multi colored gems.

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 is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to ...

This gown is composed of an off white iridescent beaded and sequin fabric, with a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Plea...

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 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...

Haute Couture grade gown. No label aside from the "Made in Spain" set in the hand finished side seam of the bodice. The bodice is beaded and embroidered with a skillful array of bead...

Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features pocket watches printed throughout in red, white and navy blue. Buttons up the fron...

Stunning 1950s vintage WERLE OF BEVERLY HILLS demi couture pink, fuchsia and white watercolor print chiffon silk dress! I once had the long sleeved version of this rare gem, and I wa...

This unusual mid-century lingerie-style black mini dress with a semi-transparent skirt that conjures a historic pinup-girl like Bettie Page is suitable as a mini dress as part of an evening ensemble. It was probably meant by its New York designer to be paired with slim cropped pants, which became popular in The States after worn by Hollywood-movie actresses Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. The A-line short dress was most likely made by the former ready-to-wear fashion company following the revolutionary debut by French Christian Dior of his couture cinched-waist-voluminous-skirt "New Look" collection, whereafter German Sonja de Lennart introduced "Capris" in 1949, and American Hugh Hefner launched Playboy magazine in 1953. The complex hourglass-shaped garment features a double v-neck four-seamed ruched lined bodice in a crepe silky woven fabric. Its defined gathered bust extends from the chest seams at two angles to form short dolman sleeves only in the front, while there are arm seams in back. The gathered see-through black faux-lace organza flared skirt reveals a black velvet-textured scalloped floral pattern with a net underlayer. With beige lining, the self-trim band at the waist enables the folded scalloped-lace pattern to continue to stand out on the opaque black torso. The edges of the peplum and sleeves are further cut in a scallop shape to resemble more delicate eyelash-lace trim. The brand label of the obsolete line is the only interior tag that remains. Camouflaging the midsection, the flattering dress will best suit a U.S.-size 6. It can also be worn by larger sizes with a relatively slim waist and small or large bust as there is no restriction at the hips or wide armholes. At the waistline, a hook and looped cord fasten over the bypass zipper to better conceal it. Notably, the steel-tab-and-teeth zipper is an original U.S-made Murlen model, which was used in new clothes from the 1940s to 1960s and helps to date the mid-century dress.

50s Emma Domb Black Chiffon Tiered Dress

A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.

Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy horses, drums, clocks, flowers, ships, cannons, crests, etc. Vibrant colors of ora...

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...

Beautiful vintage 1950s 50s rare dress designed by baseball great Leo Durocher's second wife, Grace Dozier Durocher, for CAROLE KING! Luxurious dark green ...

Jacques Heim - Black mid-length open-back dress topped with a bow. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm...

Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...

GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): Greta Plattry Original Designer: Greta Plattry St...

This Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt f...

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...

Beautiful vintage 1950s Anne Fogarty pink cotton dress! Vibrant raspberry pink color, with a striking full skirt. In great condition. Approximately...

Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1...

From the early 1950s comes this heavenly silk dress by Hattie Carnegie. Its nipped-waist silhouette is the perfect canvas for the gorgeous watercolor print that unfolds upon it: a blanket of pretty peonies in shades of pink, gray, white, lavender and, of course, Carnegie blue. “My clothes are built to show off the woman who wears them,” the American designer once said. “I like them to be simple—complicated and simple—to move well, to move with the times and a little ahead of them.” Still stunning today, this vintage treasure is a reflection of her philosophy—and a ladylike option for so many occasions, from a springtime luncheon to a summertime wedding or garden party. Measurements Size estimate: XS/S Bust: 32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 34 inches Length: 42 inches This vintage Hattie Carnegie dress...

Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...