1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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, ...

Sumptuous vintage sartorial dress designed in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship. The dress is made entirely of pearl gray silk satin, very elegant and delicate. The straps are th...

A Rockabilly gem with all the polish of a full-skirted party dress AND a playful oversized gingham and floral print. Two dresses in one, the cap sleeves are fully detachable and conv...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features a drape detail at the waist and shawl style draping at the upper back. There is an interior foundatio...

1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown: A sensual original design features a floral motif beaded and jeweled bodice in a subtle and appealing style a...

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...

Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sough...

Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...

1950s "Imperial" Aqua blue knit wool dress featuring iridescent beading and sequin configured in an abstract floral pattern throughout the entire dress. The skirt has a slit that rea...

A fabulous black ruched 1950s dress by Suzy Perette. It has a scoop neck and cap sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted horizontally ruched through to the thighs where a gathered full ...

A pretty vintage dress in apricot colour lace with a matching bolero. The dress is strapless with boning in the bodice and a side zip. It has a...

Amazing mid 1950s LORD AND TAYLOR brown and black zebra animal print cut - out dress! Features a chic animal print with a fitted tailored bodice and a peek-a-boo cut-out above the bu...

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...

A lovely 1950's cocktail dress from Lee Claire New York in a mauve pink lace with a unique modified bustle style silhouette. The dress zips and hooks at th...

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...

Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero jacket ensemble! Full length dress fea...

1950s Pink And Black Lace Cocktail Dress Stunning 1950s cocktail dress, predominantly light pink with black lace overlay, and hand sequinned h...

1950s Robert Morton Black Silk Satin Hourglass Sheath Dress w Beaded Criss-Crossed Halter Strap: This is a really sexy dress, cut with an emphasis on curves! A fitted boned-bodice ...

A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.

Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...

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...

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...

A stunning sculptural black silk dress from Werle, Beverly Hills. It has a one shoulder fitted bodice with an inner boned corset. The skirt consists of 1 tier wrapping horizontally around the straight skirt 3 times. It closes with a fine side painted metal zipper, is fully lined in black silk and has a matching tie belt. Fits size Extra Small...

A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.

This is a beautiful Dorothy O'Hara design. It is a wonderful 3/4 length dress with a gorgeous draped bow, under the bust, accented with a delightful rhinestone embellishment. The dre...

Fabulous 1950’s couture but unlabelled evening ensemble consisting of a black silk asymmetrical top with multiple spaghetti straps and a full-length pencil skirt. The top features ...

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.

Chic 1950s black and white fringe flapper fringe dress, with a 1920s twist! Wonderful soft black crepe, with a body hugging wiggle fit. Fringe at bust and hem. Full metal zipper with...

Fun and festive party dress. This dress is made of unique textiles, a chartreuse and gold polka dot brocade of English origin. The silhouette features a V-neck with shoulder tucks an...

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...

Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress! Features a silk strapless dress, with an attached chiffon 3/4 sleeves ov...

1950s "Mignon" Cream colored silk sheath dress featuring a boat neckline, short cap sleeves, a fitted bodice. The bust-line down is constructed of ma...

Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go...

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...

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...

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...

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

This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman. It is made from a heavy black taffeta that has been pin tucked to create a chevron like design giv...

Exceptional vintage 1950s ANITA MODES black silk crepe one shoulder cocktail wiggle dress! Form fitting silhouette hugs the body in all the right places. So Marilyn Monroe, Audrey He...

1950s custom made tea-length caselton green cotton velvet sleeveless party dress with a modified neckline decorated with a panel of pleated tulle. Attached at the neckline is a paste...

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

A beautiful 1950s azure silk brocade halter cocktail sheath dress and jacket ensemble attributed to Philip Hulitar with no labels present. Low-cut back ...

The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also features an off-shoulder neckline made more wearable by the presence of spaghetti straps. Tea length short sleeve off-shoulder party dress of black taffeta with tulle overlay embellished with pink ribbon lace and embroidered flowers; lightly ruched sweetheart bust and spaghetti straps. Asymmetrical peplum from left hip to right ankle; black and pink tulle skirt...

Awesome 50 KERRYBROOKE red, white and blue plaid fit n'flare shirt dress! When I first discovered this dress, I thought the back was the front, until I saw the actual front. Cotton b...

Beautiful vintage 50s black and white leaf print fit n' flare mini dress! Features a white background that is embelished with thousands of hand-sewn white sequins throughout. Fitted ...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

50s Black Silk Shantung Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress. Fully lined.

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

Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full skirt with silk lining and boned bodice. Gorgeous construction. Rear metal zip and hoo...

Chic 1950s ROBERTA LEE ORIGINALS black and white flower print long sleeve silk dress ! Features fabric covered buttons up the front. Tiny white flo...

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...

1950s Dorothy McNab Gold Lame & White Silk Sari-Inspired Gown w Draped Attached Waterfall Back, and Incredible Princess Seamed Bodice. Gold lame woven p...

1950's black lace cocktail dress from the Saks Fifth Avenue label. The empire waistline is accentuated with an attached turquoise corded silk sash finished wit...

Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress ! Features lipstick red prints of flowers and orig...

Beautiful 1950s House of Nine demi couture black silk chiffon bombshell halter dress ! Tailored bodice with three strands of rhinestones under the bust that leads into the back. Full...

I. Magnin 1950's Vintage dress featured in a robins egg light blue with a faux moonstone jewel-embellished neckline, pintucked skirt, and a back zipper faste...

This gown and wrap are composed of an off white, cream hued silk. Features a gathered bodice with pleated full skirt. There is interior boning and zipper closures. The wrap has a gat...

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yell...