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Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Red bustier Ball gown Circa 1950 s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red bustier Ball gown. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned. Zip closure on the
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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
Located in New York, NY
Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

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HARVEY BERIN KAREN STARK 1950S BALL GOWN US 4
By Harvey Berin
Located in New York City, NY
One of a kind 1950s silk gown from Harvey Berin and Karen Stark. Cream and yellow silk jacquard in
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Striking 1950's ball gown in red silk chiffon. The dress features a ruched boned bodice and a gold
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin. The skirt is formed from
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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage anonymous ball gown dates to the 1950's and is made of multiple layers of cream silk
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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Elegant Muted Pink Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
Located in Oradell, NJ
alone gives the gown a touch of luxury not usually seen in 1950's ball gowns. The strapless gown has a
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Nettie Rosenstein Lace Evening Gown
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Bustown Modern is so proud to present this stunning 1950's Nettie Rosenstein lace evening gown. A
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Violet Tulle Velvet Ball Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a gorgeous and striking, 1950's vintage, violet tulle and velvet ball gown. The gown has a
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Tulle Ball Gown with Ombre Treatment
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this extraordinarily beautiful, 1950's vintage tulle ball gown with ombre
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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown
By Will Steinman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Will Steinman Tulle and Silk Ball Gown Stylized Bronze Silk Sash at Waist and Side
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Exceptional 1950 s Hand Beaded Gown by James Galanos
By James Galanos
Located in New Hope, PA
Sparkling and glistening with every movement this early Galanos evening dress is just stunning in every detail. The oyster colored silk satin supports the dense hand beading beautifu...
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Vintage 1950 s Draped Black Silk Strapless Evening Dress Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Jaw-dropping red carpet worthy black silk evening gown with a massive train and ruched bodice
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Ruched Front Rose Embellishment Gown. Black taffeta fabric drapes down the front
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Beaded Ballgown
Located in New Hope, PA
Want to feel like a princess? Just slip into this stunning vintage 1950's silk ballgown, from a
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Moss Green Tulle Gown Ensemble w Multi-Color Silk Flower Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
. Strapless, ball gown with side zipper has short underskirt trimmed in flowers, veiled by outer long skirt
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Pretty in Pink 1950 s Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train
By British Crown Colony
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isn't she pretty in pink!?! This lovely 1950's British Crown Colony ball gown is worthy of a
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1950s Hong Kong Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Ethereal 1950s Strapless Tulle and Star Sequin Confection
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1950s ballgown is a fairytale dream! With lesser quality pieces sequins or beads are applied
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Jean Wurtz Haute Couture Blue Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950s Jean Wurtz dress is a magnificent example of haute couture in the New Look
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Bergoff Goodman Lace Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Absolutely stunning gown from luxury American retailer Bergdorf Goodman. With a black and white
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Royal Blue Taffeta and Tulle Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Royal blue taffeta ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline layered on a pleated tulle
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
This beautiful James Galanos ball gown is alive with a gorgeous red rose print on a black silk
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Pale Pink and Gold Brocade Rose Print Couture Dress With Bow
Located in London, GB
This spectacular 1950s British couture ball gown in pale pink and platinum brocade is of
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Parisian Floral Ball Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous anonymous 1950's strapless brocade floral gown purchased in Paris comes in a stunning
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Emma Domb Violet Ombré Strapless Ball Gown, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
ball gown with ruched sweetheart surplice bodice in medium violet tulle followed by a massive skirt of
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s White and Lavender Party Dress/Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s white tulle dress with a lavender colored satin lining. The Bodice of the dress has ruching
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Coral Lace and Tulle Evening Dress/ Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s coral lace and tulle evening dress or ball gown with matching bolero. The gown has a full
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Pale Gold and Blue Brocade Ball Gown Dress
Located in London, GB
This British couture made jacquard ball gown dates to the mid 1950s and has been finished with hand
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Will Steinman Pink Strapless Asymmetrical Lace Wedding Ball Gown - Small, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
nuptials are over. Strapless light pink taffeta ball gown with draped sweetheart bodice and tulle and lace
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
flare away from the chest at the top edge. 2-tone ball gown with candlelight silver skirt and strapless
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
A 1950s beauty to rival the most decadent Dior, Balmain or James, this extraordinary strapless ball
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Vintage 1950 s Neymar Couture Duchess Satin Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Vintage 1950 s Lilac Silk Organza Pleated Evening Gown Evening dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
large statement bow, this original 1950's evening gown is a true piece of fashion history. The
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Emerald Green and Silver Brocade Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
This captivating 1950s evening gown with a structured bodice is unlabelled and its designer unknown
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Oleg Cassini Tri Colored Silk Taffeta Evening Gown W/ Red Sash Bodice
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Gresham, OR
An elegant 1950s evening gown by Oleg Cassini features cream silk embroidered floral motif silk
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Pale Blue Jacquard Halter Neck Ballgown
Located in London, GB
1950s blue jacquard full length evening dress. Beautifully made with good technique and classic
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1950s British Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Voluminous Strapless Lavender Tulle Balloon-Ruffle Ballerina Ball Gown– S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Be prepared to cut a massive—and we do mean massive—swath in this amplified ballerina dress whose skirt can swell to almost 5 feet when properly plumped. We think it’s even more beau...
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1950s Unknown Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Yellow Ball Gown
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Ballgown by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed paper: 13 x 10 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

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Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950’s Ruffled Tulle Strapless Ball Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning strapless 1950’s ball gown features black net tulle layered over a white tulle and nylon
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Martin Margiela Vintage SS91 Semi Recycled Ball Gown, Sz. M
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Berlin, DE
idea of taking appart a 1950's ball gown and overdying it bordeaux and slashing the front to leave open
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1990s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Elizabeth Arden Chiné Silk Floral Ball Gown
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely ball gown from Elizabeth Arden is made from lightweight chiné silk taffeta woven with a
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950s Ivory Ball Gown with Lampshade Pleated Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s gown made in shimmering ivory silk taffeta and trimmed in black scalloped lace
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Fred Perlberg Marigold Green-Yellow Taffeta Strapless Evening Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent creation by the iconic dress designer "Fred Perlberg". This evening gown is fashioned
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Vintage 1950 s Pierre Balmain Couture Creme Beaded Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic
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1950s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Rosalie MaCrini 1950 s red satin formal vintage dress
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful red satin ballgown is by designer Rosalie MaCrini and it came from an estate of vintage clothing that included many of the most important American higher end mid centu...
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s James Galanos Silk Satin Ball Gown
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ball gown from Galanos Originals circa 1950's is an early example of his design genius and couture
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Ivory Taffeta Ball Gown with Appliquéd Bodice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Breathtaking 1950's gown is made from ivory silk taffeta. The bodice is embellished with a hand
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Nettie Rosenstein 1950s Champagne Ball Gown with Petal Hem
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and lovely champagne satin ball gown from renowned American designer Nettie Rosenstein
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Philip Hulitar Satin Strapless Ball Gown with Bow Detail circa 1950s
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details include pleated detail in front and in back, bow wrap around under bodice, bows on back sides of upper hip. Closures include zipper up center back.
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950 s Ceil Chapman Sapphire-Blue Butterfly Novelty-Print Silk Evening Ball Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a breathtaking and dramatic evening gown from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" designer label
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Incredible Vintage 1950s Hand Painted Organza Ball Gown with Four Underskirts
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Incredible Vintage Hand Painted Organza Ball Gown with Four Underskirts, 1950s Estimated Size: UK
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior New York Demi-Couture, "New Look", Circa 1950's silk scarlet evening dress, fitted
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

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Valentino Shoe D Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
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John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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1990s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Alexander McQueen Iconic IT S A JUNGLE OUT THERE Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
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1990s Italian Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1970s Sky Blue Full-Length Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s sky blue full length cotton day dress with an ecru lace bodice and elongated cuffs. Each cuff has a long zip closure that allows for the bishop sleeves to have a full effect. T...
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1970s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Gold Silk Chiffon Vintage Button Up Blouse Top, 1970s
By The Silk Farm, Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate paper thin silk chiffon button up blouse top with ruffled ascot collar detail. Completely sheer. By The Silk Farm. The marked size is a vintage 8, but the blouse fits like a...
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1970s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Brown Fox Fur Collar Shoulder Warmer Stole, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
The possibilities are endless with this vintage brown fox fur accessory. It can be worn as a lush collar for coats, tweed jackets or sweaters and do double duty as an elegant 'shoul...
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1950s American Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

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Brown Fox Fur Collar 
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$250
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Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
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Early 2000s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Linen Day Dress, Spring-Summer 1984
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Bold and vibrant prints are a mainstay in Yves Saint Laurent designs. Constructed in linen, this 80's Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress has a feminine fit-silhouette. Worn by Iman in a...
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1980s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
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1990s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

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Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
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1950s Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
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1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
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1990s Italian Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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Early 2000s French Vintage 1950s Ball Gown

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Collection Nude Silk Grommet Skirt Suit 40/42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Nude Silk Skirt Suit F/W 2003 Collection Blouse/Top: size 42, 87% silk, 13% spandex, hidden button-up closure, raglan sleeves with grommet details and snap ...
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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Vintage 1950s Ball Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage 1950s ball gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Gray, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Red and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage 1950s ball gown among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, James Galanos and Harvey Berin are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Ball Gown?

Prices for a vintage 1950s ball gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $35,000, while, on average they fetch $1,500.

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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