1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

This is a vintage silk purple and black floral print dress with matching coat by Mingolini Gugenheim. It is a strapless bustier dress with a 17" si...

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

1950s A-Line Red & Black Novelty Dress. Full red felt skirt with adorable felt multicolored circles and rhinestones. Black draped bodice.

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

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...

An unusual 1950s custom-made mid-length sleeved forest green wool day dress with gold-tone corded crewel embroidery covering the entire front of dress. Traditional crafted style embr...

VINTAGE GRACE NY Oleg Cassini Black Embellished Cocktail Dress. Most known for his bridal and evening wear, Oleg Cassini humbly began his career selling his designs out of his mothe...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet pane...

This stylish vintage 1950s Kitty Copeland black silk taffeta dress with polkadot detail and peplum sash boasts timeless city chic and unusual design features. The taffeta overlay has...

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. Scoop neckline and ba...

This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a floral watercolor pattern silk in Earth tone hues. Features a draped bow design at the waist. There is a center back zipper closure. (The...

1950s Howard Greer designed floral silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress: Bodice is fully boned and features a pleated inset of pointe d'esprit décolletage and a structured scooped and pointed taffeta neckline. Skirt is a trumpet shape with bias cut handkerchief hem panels. Fully lined, zipper back. A rare piece from a well-known Golden Age Of Hollywood...

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...

This Miss Ruth design is composed of a relief beaded & sequin black wool. Features a center back zipper closure, with scoop back style. Please feel free to ask us any additional ques...

This incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John Cavanagh, who was renowned for his understated, elegant designs and often created pie...

This cocktail dress is composed of black lace with silk. The bodice features scalloped edges with a nude underlay. The skirt is shot with crinoline (not included). There is a zipper...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

This is a really good example of 1950s knitted formal wear with an elaborate applique floral spray pattern that features on the bodice and the lower hem of...

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 is the perfect little black dress. It will translates well in any formal occasion and would look amazing with a tall pair of stilettos. The measurements are as follows: Waist ...

This is a charming vintage cocktail dress made by Helen Rose. It is very fitted and has a draped back that ties in the front. Made of a black crepe, it has short cap sleeves and a me...

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...

This is a lovely vintage evening gown from Eleanora Garnett. It is made of a draped black chiffon with a taffeta lining. there is black velvet bow cluster at the back zipper closure....

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...

This is a charming cocktail dress from Traina-Norell. It is made of a yellow orange and brown floral print taffeta. It is sleeveless, with shoulder straps and a metal zipper on the b...

This J. Harlan design is composed of a black silk with a mesh bust detail and lace accents. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-r...

The prettiest party dress in Fuchsia brocade and overlayed with sparkly black point d'esprit that covers the entire skirt, making for a magical, textured quality. The lace is trimmed...

THERESE French Shop, 1950s three dimensional floral bodice gown in black silk with velvet trim on flowers. The own featuring dynamic pleated floral detail at the bust. The skirt ha...

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...

This a fabulous 1950's vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a soft jersey knit that is draped, blouson style on the bodice and a fitted skirt. It has a scoop neckl...

This design by Kenneth Johnson is composed of a black lace with a sequin collar. Features a waist belt and center back zipper closure. In excellent vin...

This Sydney's dress is composed of a stretch pink and black wool. Features a semi sheer design with belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...

Chic 1950s paisley fit n' flare cotton dress! Features ivory background with warm hues of maroon, orange, pale yellow nad ivory throughout. Shelf like bust with attached bow. Metal z...

Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk taffeta with red lace overlay. Large satin bow detail at center front hem. Fitted tail...

Beautiful 50s demi couture gunmetal / silver gray silk taffeta dress and handbag ensemble ! Features a beautiful gunmetal color with just the right amount of slight sheen. Flowers pr...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk crepe. The bodice features vertical gathers to the waist and the skirt has a criss-cross drape detailing. There is a cent...

Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble! Features a beautiful fabric with autumnal colors of brown, burnt orange and gold throughout. Pillbox jacket...

Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a pale yellow cotton and black lace. Fitted tailored bodice with a forgiving full sk...

A chic vintage cocktail dress for the festive season. The dress has a boat neckline, with cap sleaves and rouching at the waist. It is marked a size 7 , and has a central back zip.

Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Hand painted flowers in blue, turquois...

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...

This Kat Dauzig design is composed of a black silk crepe with a beaded empire waist detail. Features 3/4 length sleeves with a pleated round collar. There is a zipper closure. In exc...

Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with raffia. Fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easil...

1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...

Gorgeous 1950s black and gold silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace with a golden satin underlay, with sparkles of colorful glitter sporadically...

Striking cocktail dress of silk marquisette and lace. Undulating graduated panels of wavy lace circle the full skirt of the dress which is backed in a stiff crinoline. The bodice is ...

Sensational late 1950s black, silver and gunmetal sequined wiggle shift dress! Features allover hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back of the bodice. Peek-a-boo at the top b...

Beautiful original vintage 1950s American made dress in antique rose gold satin with all over embroidery. This lovely piece features three quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart neckl...

A colourful vintage cocktail dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is in a wonderful combination of colours, yellow,olive and ivory stripes with gold trim....

A lovely white vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's. The dress has a round neckline and has a pleat at the front with bow detail . It is...

Circa 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...

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 ...

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...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Susan Small. The dress is black with black horizontal velvet bands. It has a built in petticoat, back zip opening, low boat neckline at the front an...

Absolutely beautiful couture workmanship with amazing detail including inside net bodice; boned neckline (including back) and shoulder straps; plunging back; hidden zip closure at ba...