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Period: 1950s
Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2
Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2

Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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American 1950s Clothing

Guipure dress 1950s
Guipure dress 1950s

Guipure dress 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - (Made in USA) Beige guipure dress with a silk lining. Piece signed by Georgiana Jordan from the 1950s. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. To be mentioned,...

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French 1950s Clothing

Black velvet evening coat with Paisley glitters pattern Estrosa
Black velvet evening coat with Paisley glitters pattern Estrosa

Black velvet evening coat with Paisley glitters pattern Estrosa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet evening coat with Paisley glitters pattern. Satin lining. No closure, edge to edge. Pockets on both side. SIZE L

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Italian 1950s Clothing

1950s Pale Blue Embroidered Cotton Dress
1950s Pale Blue Embroidered Cotton Dress

1950s Pale Blue Embroidered Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

This lovely late 1950s /early 1960s light weight cotton dress in pale blue bears no makers labels but is a very wearable dress and is in excellent vintage condition. The fine cotton ...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins
1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Sequins

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Turquoise & Black Folkloric Print Cotton Summer Dress w/ Scattered Silver Sequins: Fit and flair silhouette and doubled spaghetti straps. Unlined (shown with a crinoline, not i...

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Mexican 1950s Clothing

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress
1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress

1950s Horrockses Pink Cotton Novelty Ivy Leaf Print Dress

By Horrockses

Located in London, GB

This crisp cotton dress was designed by Horrockses in the 1950s. The candy pink, grey and white print is stunning; an assortment of leaves are scattered across the print, including s...

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British 1950s Clothing

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Long Sleeve Jersey Cocktail Dress
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Long Sleeve Jersey Cocktail Dress

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Long Sleeve Jersey Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress
1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

1950s Blue Floral Cotton Rose Print Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in pristine vintage condition. Tailored from breezy cotton patterned with a vibrant aqua flor...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress
1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

1950s Howard Greer Floral Silk Taffeta Strapless Trumpet-Skirt Cocktail Dress

By Howard Greer

Located in Gresham, OR

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...

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American 1950s Clothing

Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress
Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress

Suzanne Talbot Velvet Halter Dress

Located in Alford, MA

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...

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French 1950s Clothing

Vintage Horrockses Day Dress in Blue and White
Vintage Horrockses Day Dress in Blue and White

Vintage Horrockses Day Dress in Blue and White

By Horrockses

Located in London, GB

A great vintage day dress by Horrockses. The dress is in blue cotton with white detail. It has a wonderful flared skirt, great for dancing, side zip opening, boat neckline and det...

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British 1950s Clothing

Mushroom Silver Open Ribbon Crochet Peplum Suit with Trumpet Skirt – XS, 1950s
Mushroom Silver Open Ribbon Crochet Peplum Suit with Trumpet Skirt – XS, 1950s

Mushroom Silver Open Ribbon Crochet Peplum Suit with Trumpet Skirt – XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Though its Girl Friday silhouette may fool you, this suit serves sexiness in spades thanks to its almost colorless silver hue and daring open weave. An exercise in contradictions, th...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6
1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a custom 1950's opera coat and cocktail dress ensemble. This set is composed of a beautiful black beaded silk. The exquisite opera coat is striking with or without the stunni...

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Hong Kong 1950s Clothing

Ceil Chapman 1950's Black Cocktail Draped Cocktail Dress Size S
Ceil Chapman 1950's Black Cocktail Draped Cocktail Dress Size S

Ceil Chapman 1950's Black Cocktail Draped Cocktail Dress Size S

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1950s Clothing

Vintage 1950s Burgundy and White Shirt Dress
Vintage 1950s Burgundy and White Shirt Dress

Vintage 1950s Burgundy and White Shirt Dress

Located in London, GB

A head turning shirt dress in burgundy with white detail. The dress has a shirt collar, v neckline and button front opening. It has elbow length sleeves with turn back cuffs, self fa...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape
1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape

1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Dramatic and bright, this incredible Ceil Chapman evening dress from the 1950s has it all: drama, draping, Hi-low hemline, flattering capped sleeve, fitted shape with appliqué bow, c...

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American 1950s Clothing

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interestin...

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French 1950s Clothing

A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress
A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress

A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

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...

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Unknown 1950s Clothing

1950s Abstract Floral Print Cotton Dress
1950s Abstract Floral Print Cotton Dress

1950s Abstract Floral Print Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

This original late 1950’s to early 1960s cotton dress features a painterly composition of single abstract flowers with green halo backgrounds and a larger composition floral spray in...

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French 1950s Clothing

Pierre Balmain Boutique Balmain Paris black vintage 1950s evening dress
Pierre Balmain Boutique Balmain Paris black vintage 1950s evening dress

Pierre Balmain Boutique Balmain Paris black vintage 1950s evening dress

By Pierre Balmain Boutique Paris

Located in Genova, IT

Vintage 1950s evening dress, signed Pierre Balmain. A rarity, made in the French couturier's golden years, when he dressed the most fashionable women in Paris and Hollywood stars. P...

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French 1950s Clothing

Revillon silk dress
Revillon silk dress

Revillon silk dress

By Revillon

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

REVILLON -Silk dress from the 1960s. No size or composition label, it fits a size 36FR. To note, presence of traces under the armpits and rare pulled threads. Condition: Good condit...

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1950s Clothing

Nude Soft Full Girdle w Bullet Cone Bra and Tummy Control - 34 C (Petite), 1950s
Nude Soft Full Girdle w Bullet Cone Bra and Tummy Control - 34 C (Petite), 1950s

Nude Soft Full Girdle w Bullet Cone Bra and Tummy Control - 34 C (Petite), 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

The scaffolding responsible for the torpedo silhouette of the late 50s, this full girdle also features a full cut panty and an integrated tummy control panel. Serious early 2000s Ere...

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American 1950s Clothing

Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress
Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Vintage Brown and White Summer Cotton Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage frock for Summer. The dress has a scoop neckline and backline in white cotton with spagetti straps and the skirt is a pretty nut brown. The dress has a central back zip...

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British 1950s Clothing

Luis Estévez Red, Black and White Waist-Cincher Peplum Sheath Dress - M-L, 1950s
Luis Estévez Red, Black and White Waist-Cincher Peplum Sheath Dress - M-L, 1950s

Luis Estévez Red, Black and White Waist-Cincher Peplum Sheath Dress - M-L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

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American 1950s Clothing

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in London, GB

This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the co...

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American 1950s Clothing

Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s
Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s

Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Blums-Vogue department store was Chicago society’s go-to department store for Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Sarmi, and Yves Saint Laurent. Though without labe...

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Unknown 1950s Clothing

Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s
Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s

Black Scrolling Pavé Sequin 360-Degree Stiffened Ballerina Dress - M, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

With so much to love about this dress, it's hard to know where to begin! The scrolling sequin pattern not only catches light beautifully but recalls Van Gogh's sky in "Starry, Starry...

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Unknown 1950s Clothing

Vintage Cotton Skirt and Top
Vintage Cotton Skirt and Top

Vintage Cotton Skirt and Top

Located in London, GB

A vintage outfit with the benefit of a reversible skirt. The skirt is black on one side and print on the other. The top is black with print covered b...

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Unknown 1950s Clothing

Vintage Harvey Nichols Grosgrain Evening Coat
Vintage Harvey Nichols Grosgrain Evening Coat

Vintage Harvey Nichols Grosgrain Evening Coat

By Harvey Nichols

Located in London, GB

A wonderful vintage evening coat by Harvey Nichols. The coat is in a black grosgrain, and is collarless with a v neckline and pleats on the front...

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British 1950s Clothing

1950s Soft Flowing Plaid Silk Organza Dress in Pink Blue & Teal
1950s Soft Flowing Plaid Silk Organza Dress in Pink Blue & Teal

1950s Soft Flowing Plaid Silk Organza Dress in Pink Blue & Teal

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Soft Flowing Plaid Silk Organza Dress in Pink Blue & Teal: A charming window-pane plaid silk organza dress with a wide-cut neckline, fitted bodice and full skirt. Skirt is part...

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American 1950s Clothing

A Jacques Heim French Couture Mandarin Satin Silk Set Circa 1950/1960
A Jacques Heim French Couture Mandarin Satin Silk Set Circa 1950/1960

A Jacques Heim French Couture Mandarin Satin Silk Set Circa 1950/1960

By Jacques Heim

Located in Toulon, FR

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...

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French 1950s Clothing

1950s Black Strapless Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Lace Trim
1950s Black Strapless Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Lace Trim

1950s Black Strapless Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Lace Trim

Located in London, GB

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction. It is a stunning example of an evening dress from this decade and features a sweetheart ne...

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American 1950s Clothing

Front Pleat Skirt in Pearl, Black, and Grey Vintage Hand-printed on Shantung
Front Pleat Skirt in Pearl, Black, and Grey Vintage Hand-printed on Shantung

Front Pleat Skirt in Pearl, Black, and Grey Vintage Hand-printed on Shantung

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming pleat front skirt in fabulous vintage textile... pearl vintage Shantung with black and grey floral print. The beauty of this skirt is the pre-digital technique: roller pri...

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American 1950s Clothing

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