1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress

This is a highly collectible vintage piece from Ceil Chapman. It is made from a black jersey knit with a satin lining. The bodice and sleeves are ruched and the skirt is draped in th...

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay cocktail dress, a true treasure dating back to circa 1952-57. Crafted with finesse, this dress boasts a fine silk fabric ad...

A stunning black vintage cocktail dress by Vicky Tiel Couture. The dress has a v neckline with draping and folds over the waist area and one side. ...

Fred Perlberg Dance Originals 1950s black taffeta scoop bodice quilted full circle skirt cocktail dress. Open scoop neckline sleeveless dress with pleated straps that hug the shoulde...

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

J. Suzanne Talbot was a celebrated designer during the 1920s and onward in France, known particularly for her hat designs. This dress from the 1950s, be...

Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...

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 ...

This cocktail dress is composed of an off white silk and is embellished with iridescent sequins. The spaghetti strap design features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vint...

1950S Blue & White Floral Silk Twill Classy Dorothy Draper Dress

Green and red sunflower sequins sleeveless cocktail dress. Fitted at the waist with flair hem. Dress is lined in silk. Bust: 34 inches/ Wa...

Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a fitted satin bodice with an oversized bow on the f...

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...

1950s Adele Simpson Black Draped Back Cocktail Dress. Amazingly constructed cocktail dress with demure front and low-back draped back. Glove-length sleeves, lined in organza.

Fabulous red satin dress panel, featuring a beautiful hand embroidered black sequin and gold bead peacock. The panel is ready to be made up. It is in...

Exquisite detailing on this 1950s black fishtail dress. Left side zipper. 3 buttons black closure. Measuring 34 in. bust - 24 in. waist - 36 in. hip - 4...

This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine, feminine and in lovely vintage condition. The exquisite embroidered flowers start on the b...

A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a pleated sexy bust *Pleated Tucked Waist *Large Embroidered Floral Waist that drapes down ...

Custom made late 1950s to early 1960s gold and black chenille foliage tapestry gown with a semi-plunge neckline and an extremely low plunge backline g...

A 1950s style black lace and tulle skirt ensemble features a wonderful color combination of silk flowers arranged throughout the assymetrical skirt hemline. The large grosgrain ribbo...

50s Red and White Strapless Gown w/ Black Lace. Back zip closure

This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

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...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

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...

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...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features draping at the center front and a center back zipper. There is a sash detail at the center back waist...

A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with fringing, a side zip opening, elbow length sleaves a...

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...

A chic cocktail dress in black ribbon work. The dress has frill detail at the collar and cuffs, and a back central zip .

Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and flower pattern. Size X large Bust: 52 inches/ coat length : 43.5” Sleeve le...

Charming and unique turquoise woven zigzag bodice with cinched waist, punctuated with bias cording at the waist. A beautiful French textile woven in multicolor silk in a very lightwe...

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...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black chiffon skirt and features an upper beaded lace bodice. The dress has an empire waist with a full gat...

1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt

1950S Blue & Green Floral Cotton Alix Of Miami Sexy Ladylike Day Dress

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color blocking. Its hard-to-find larger size makes it more relevant (and collectible!) than ever. Sleeveless day dress with white bodice, black skirt and red bib...

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 ne...

A head turning summer gown from the 1950s, in a wonderful cotton print in yellow, white, red and green. The dress has a wonderful bustle at the back, cap sleaves, a side zip and self...

This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size cloth...

50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch

A pretty vintage dress by Well Made , London. The dress has a square neckline, and lace detail on the front and back. it has a self fabric belt ...

Fully lined in rayon, shown on a size 4 model. 1950S Pink & Blue Silk Larger Size Floral Cap Sleeve Dress

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the small, square neckline that features a modesty panel with a sailor collar and bow. T...

1950s Silk chiffon cocktail dress: 3 layer construction. Lining and structured bodice structure in cappuccino crepe, middle layer is soft wispy nude silk chiffon and outer layer is ...

Silk dress with an impressionistic red-toned floral print with black fore-color. The waist is extenuated by dual applied strips of velvet that is finished with a layered, decorated f...

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 ...

1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents that form floral and dot patterns. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeves, and partial lining on the inside

This cocktail dress is composed of a burnished orange taffeta. Features scalloped edges with center front button closures and belt. In excellent vintage condition, small spot on back...

1950s Black Velvet Eyelet Cocktail Dress.

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...

1950S CARVEN Amber Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Handwoven Floral Ikat Cocktail Dress Covered In Beaded Fringe

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...

1950s A-line Cotton Dress with velvet bows and Matching belt Bust - 36 Waist - 26 Hip - FR Length - 41 Size Us - S

This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...

1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress

Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...

This gown is composed of black silk with a zig zag hand beaded applique. Features a beaded belt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, some beading m...