Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Aquamarine Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Rare Vintage 1950s Helen Rose Silk Party Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1950s Helen Rose silk party dress is not only the most joyous confection, but a
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Kerrybrooke Red, White and Navy Blue Party in the Back Plaid Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
alone. Would be perfect for a 4th of July party with wedges, sandals or flats. In great condition. Made
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
the 1950s is an extremely rare example of his early work, which was much more traditional in design
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1950s Lebanese Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
$2,000
Size: none; comparable to size S
American Soda King Co. Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Soda King Co. in the 1950s. From party and cocktail culture, these bottles were first used in cafes and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* gold & brown chiffon
* acetate & tulle lining
* gathered bodice
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Draped Cowl Back
Front Shoulder Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing dress with Satin front cowl and low back draped cowl with shoulder bows. The dress is a sumptuous black velvet. Lined and metal side zipper
Sexy Mad Men!
Bust: 36"
Wai...
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* light brown organza
* tulle/ acetate lining
* gold/ brown embroidered
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s 60s Ivory Satin
Sheer Lilly of the Valley Skirt Cocktail Party Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Perfect for a court house wedding, garden wedding, barn wedding or a summer cocktail party.
Bust: 33
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1960s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* red dot print taffeta
* tulle lining
* back bow tie accent
* metal
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* black organza
* acetate lining
* amazing floral embroidery
* gathered
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* white & yellow chiffon
* acetate lining
* awesome star print back
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in zipper corset. Bow detail. Zipper back. Excellent condition.
Bust: 32"
Waist: 24"
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail
Located in Houston, TX
1950's black satin cocktail dress with velvet trim and excellent velvet floral detail. The dress is
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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Gorgeous Silk Taffeta w Hand Made Flowers (rare) Black Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous 1950s silk taffeta dress, button/zipper front. The low waist and hip trimmed in gorgeous
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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Philip Hulitar Yellow Pleated Silk Draped Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a seductive and enchanting look from the rare Philip Hulitar 'Old Hollywood' designer label. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Fuchsia Pink Satin Beaded Illusion Couture Cocktail Party Dress w/ Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1950's fuchsia pink party dress, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA
LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Marchak Paris Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Suite, circa 1960
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
in the 1950s by cocktail parties, a change that precipitated new designs in fashion as well as in
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1960s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950
S Blue
Green Floral Silk Chiffon Strapless Garden Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Blue & Green Floral Silk Chiffon Strapless Garden Party Dress
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950S Morphew Collection Reworked Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
Reworked 1950s Silk Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress
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1990s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950
s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale
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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red Iridescent Party Dress. Black and red iridescent jacquard fabric, gathered skirt and bust
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
MISS JANE JUNIOR c.1950
s Black Floral Lace Rhinestone Embellished Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Miss Jane Junior Original c.1950's classic vintage black floral lace party dress. Black floral lace
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Mort Mogel Black Lace
Charcoal Grey Net Full Skirt Cocktail /Party Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning 1950s dress fashioned from black lace on fine back netting.There is another layer of
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emma Domb is the bomb! This 1950’s bombshell dress is worthy of an houglass figure and a stylish
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s 50s Vintage Floral Print Full Circle Sweep Party Dress with Rhinestones
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant floral printed textured cotton vintage dress from the 1950s. This dress features a
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Navy Silk Organza Strapless Party Dress w/ White Floral Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1950s navy silk organza strapless party dress w/ underskirt and white lace and faux
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Rose Lace and Pleated Silk Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous rose lace party dress with a full sweep and tiered pleated detail around the neckline and
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Midnight Blue Asymmetric Draped Silk Party Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s midnight blue draped silk cocktail dress with a nipped waist and metal side zipper
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue + Black Silk Full Sweep Cocktail Formal Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
1950's. Off-the-shoulder neckline, rear metal zip and hook closure and full sweep.
*Please note that
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Silk Asymmetric One-Shoulder Wiggle Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique 1950s custom made black silk cocktail dress with a draped one shoulder cut. Simple, elegant
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
American Soda King Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Soda King in the 1950s. From the party or cocktail culture, these bottles were first used in cafes and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Classic 1950
s Reich Original Navy Blue Full Skirted Party Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Combine a 1950's feminine silhouette and contrasting graphic details and you have a party dress
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1950s party dress in black taffeta with a textural velvet cord grid design. Sleeveless
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 50s 1950s Nude Illusion Black Lace + Rhinestone Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate pink and black lace vintage party dress with studded rhinestone detailing at the bust. Fit
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Nude Illusion Black Lace Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950's black full sweep cocktail dress with a nude illusion lace waistband. A harder to
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage red taffeta strapless party dress with a full sweep, bubble hem and bow detail
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Perullo Pink Silk Floral Party Dress w Fitted Hip and Flared Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Perullo Shades of Pink Silk Floral Party Dress w Fitted Hip and Flared Skirt: A sweet "Pretty
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950s 50s Blue Gray Embroidered Tulle Party Formal Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s party dress in stormy blue gray. All over embroidery with a tulle overlay and
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s 50s Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
sleeves.
Details
Unlined
Back metal zip and hook closure
Circa: 1950s
Estimated Size: XS-S
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Pouponne of Monte Carlo Couture Sequined and Beaded Cream and Gold Dress
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous vintage 1950s party/ cocktail dress from Pouponne Couture of Monte Carlo. This lovely
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Sophie Gimbel Metallic Turquoise Paisley Indian-Silk Full Party Dress
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's cocktail party dress by the highly adored label "Sophie of Saks Fifth
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flirty 1950's party dress is made from ruby red silk satin brocade with an all-over floral paisley
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Seductive Metallic-Gold Lame Hourglass Shelf-Bust Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1950's metallic gold bombshell custom cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Pauline Trigere Black Illusion Lace
Wool Crepe Cocktail Party Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
During the 1950's and 1960's, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous excess in Hollywood
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1950’s Grecian style cocktail dress is made from layers of diaphanous watermelon pink
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Irene Lentz Grey Chantilly-Lace Illusion Scalloped Cocktail Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing late forties, early fifties dress makes a pretty yet dramatic statement. Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body ...
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Peggy Hunt Nude
Ivory Lace Sheer-Illusion Peplum Cocktail Party Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail dress by the famous American designer Peggy Hunt
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Suzy Perette Black Silk Ribbon-Weave Halter Full Cocktail Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
versions of haute-couture Parisian designs throughout the 1950's. The Suzy Perette silhouette of cinched
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Ruby-Red Silk Chiffon Ruched Asymmetric Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's party dress fashioned from fully-lined flowing silk-chiffon. This garment is so
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress
By Samuel Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1950's ballerina style party dress from Samuel Winston has a fitted bodice embroidered
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and dramatic tea-length party dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage 1950
s Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress
* orange floral polished cotton
* black glitter flock lattice design
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Suzy Perette Cream Eyelet Satin Party Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty party dress from mid-century designer, Suzy Perette, is made from creamy satin with
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Werle Baby-Pink Appliqued French Chantilly-Lace Full Party Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a romantic and ethereal party dress from the beloved "Werle of Beverly Hills" label
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Irene Appliquéd Lace on Silk Soufflé Party Dress
By Irene, Irene Lentz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1950's party dress from iconic American designer, Irene, is made from layered silk soufflé
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Sophie of Saks Chiffon and Lace Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamy 1950's party dress from Sophie of Saks is made from cream colored silk chiffon crafted into
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Bob Bugnand Paris Black
White Strapless Party Dress
By Bob Bugnand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
couture workroom in Paris. This stunning party dress is a proper example of his genius. The bodice is a
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1950s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Haute-Couture Watercolor Floral-Satin Party Dress
By Castillo, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Jeanne Lanvin Castillo watercolor floral-garden print cocktail dating back to 1958
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1950s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950
s Irene Lentz Watercolor Red-Roses Floral Print Silk Bubble Party Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
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By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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1990s Italian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Hermes Birkin 25 Graphite Crocodile Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich Graphite crocodile.
Lisse Crocodile has a lush shine with depth.
This rich dark gray is highlighted with the lighter hue be...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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1980s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...
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1930s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
$1,500
Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
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Early 2000s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
$22,506
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
Edwardian Cotton Corset Top with Embroidery and Peach Ribbon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian white cotton eyelet corset top with with cut work along neckline and shoulder straps. Peach Ribbon strung though cutwork. Seashell button front closure
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1910s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vivienne Westwood red velvet strapless corset, fw 1989
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood strapless corset
▪ Museum piece
▪ Red velvet
▪ Olive lamé bra with wired piping
▪ Center-front zipper
▪ Size XS/S
▪ Fall-Winter 1989
▪ Made in England
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1980s English Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Ashburn, VA
Yves Saint Laurent Heels
Worn Twice.
Only signs of Use is to the Sole,
the Uppers are Perfect
* Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels
* This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
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Early 2000s Italian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
$1,238 Sale Price
44% Off
Size: 40
White Lace Detail Slip Dress, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Lace-Detail Slip Dress, 1930s. Lace overlay to bust, natural waist seam, and full length skirt.
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1930s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
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1980s Indian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996
Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress
90% wool
10% nylon
Lining: 100% silk
Size FR 42
Made in France
Excellent conditions
Flat measures
Jacket:
Length cm. 49 ...
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1990s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
Dolce
Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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1990s Italian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party
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Retro 1950s Cocktail Party For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary retro 1950s cocktail party you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a retro 1950s cocktail party from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by I. Magnin, Jacques Cassia and Jacques Heim — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro 1950s Cocktail Party?
On average, a retro 1950s cocktail party on 1stDibs sells for $688, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $2,350 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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