1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

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 Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt f...

This vintage gown is composed of a sequin stretch wool knit in a mauve hue with iridescent and peach sequins. Features beaded fringe and detachable mesh side accent. There is a zipp...

A charmingly unique turquoise woven zigzag fabric bodice punctuated with bias cording at the waist and slim skirt. A beautiful French textile woven in multicolor silk in a very ligh...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a navy jersey. The dress features draping and straps which can be styled on or off the shoulders. There is a center back drape as well and a zip...

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully lined Personal property of actress Maria Bello

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...

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...

This cocktail dress is composed of a light pink embellished taffeta. Features a side zipper closure with hook and eyes. In great vintage condition, sold "AS-IS", some discoloration a...

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 is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from 1950. The cocktail dress has short sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a high fi...

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 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 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...

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...

Supple lux leather in a chic and versatile light weight dress that can be worn during the day, at work, and/or a cocktail party. A dark chocolate brown beautiful, supple leather with...

Jacques Heim - Black mid-length open-back dress topped with a bow. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 43 cm...

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...

This a lovely and collectible vintage gown from Eleanor Garnett. It is made of a a heavy silver satin and has a red panel at the waist that is decorated with metal embroidery and bea...

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 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 La Reina gown is composed of a printed silk with a watercolor abstract floral pattern. Features a corded design at the bust. There is a center back zipper closure, bow, and tra...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Chic vintage 1950s silk novelty pocket watch print silk fit n' flare nautical shirt dress! Features pocket watches printed throughout in red, white and navy blue. Buttons up the fron...

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...

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...

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

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...

Rendered in an iconic and breathtaking silhouette, this original 1950's cocktail dress rendered in a black silk and embellished with trailing black glass beadwork, is the perfect pie...

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...

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

Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...

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 ...

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

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...

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

This 1950s midi dress was crafted in Austria by Corona Vienna. The silk lame fabric is of a very high quality; decadent gold lame is interwoven with a glossy silk-satin. Up close, th...

1950S DOLCE & GABBANA Style Silk Twill Red Black Classic Rose Floral Printed Dress With Hand Draped Neckline

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

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...

This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction and is of superb quality. The luxurious deep red satin overlay has an unusual butterf...

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...

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 little black cocktail dress made by Don Loper, from the collection of actress Winona Ryder. It is made of wool, and has a long sa...

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...

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...

Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...

1950S Black & Sapphire Blue Rayon Lace Cocktail Dress

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...

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...

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 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...

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...