50s dresses pg. 2

50s separates

Luis Estevez for Grenelle soft ivory silk dress with brushstroke gren rose print dotted with blush pink. Green velvet collar atop U shaped neckline. Dress is seamed down sides of bodice, curving back at hips to create seam across back. Self crinoline attaches where the seam comes down around hips, wrapping beneath back of skirt...leaving the front flat while slightly lifting sides and back. Metal zip up back. No holes, faintest swipe of light tan near right hip, blends in with print (very very faint, but of note). A stunning and rare early Estevez! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 41" long $525

Coral red silk ribbon knit 50s dress with open work neckline, short sleeves and self sash. Comes with coordinating slip (not original). More images to come. No flaws on dress, a few faint spots on slip not seen when wearing. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long $225

Vibrant violet blue lace over taffeta 50s dress with sheer upper bodice and sleeves...has matching sheer lace bolero jacket! No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 29" waist, 40" hips, 42" long $210

One of the most unique Ceil Chapman dresses I've ever seen! Feminine sheer soft white silk organza over pale pink tafetta with white embroidery and floral appliques on the bodice and hem. Pink velvet cord sash, side metal zipper. V neckline with folded collar, unique sculpted curving peaks on upper sleeve. Has a few very faint storage dots on thread on bodice above waist on right and one hidden by sash at center waist....scarcely noticeable. No holes, superb condition. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 18" sleeves, 42" long $650

Lightweight but luxe damask weave black silk early 50s dress. Wide shallow V neckline with dramatic puff sleeves, black velvet bows at neckline and in folds of sleeves. Side  metal zipper, no label...superbly made, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust (B cup max), 25" waist, 40" hips, 43" long $225

Utterly breathtaking 50s dress by Minx Modes. Black crepe rayon fitted dress with dramatic petal cut satin peplum, satin fold over collar flips up on one side to reveal a shocking pink silk poppy. Back metal zip, pencil skirt. Missing original belt....remove the loops or just add your own! A stunner either way. Click picture for more images, no flaws. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 42" long, 16" bodice, 17" sleeves $345

Early 50s CEIL CHAPMAN black crepe rayon evening dress. Rounded v-neck collar above signature ruched nipped waist and center skirt...ruched again at sleeves. Lean and sultry! Pleated insert at center back hem, falls to above calf.. Black label Ceil Chapman, never worn...click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 46" long, 18" sleeves $450

Sultry mocha silk 50s wiggle dress with wide straps in front pulled to center of back, knotted to trail to hem. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 41" long $225

1950s black wool dress by Franklin with embroidered lace at blouson waist dotted with rhinestones. No flaws. More images  to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 19" sleeves, 41" long $195

Early 50s New Look inspired black and purple iridescent striped taffeta dress with black velvet accents. Rhinestone detailing on left collar, keyhole neckline. Flawless condition. By R&K Originals. Click picture for more images.. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $225

1950s dress of aqua blue and shades of green plaid cotton with large bow at neckline. Fitted silhouette, metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 41" long $195

Black silk short sleeve cocktail dress with nipped waist jacket adorned with dangling beads at collar and hips. A few dangly beads missing, no stains or holes....great condition. More images to come. Dress~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 15" bodice, 39" long Jacket~ 39" bust, 27" waist, 19" long, 19" sleeves $185

50s blue silk suit with soft white accents at collar and pockets. Pencil skirt, self buttons up jacket, nipped waist. Rhinestone accent at throat. Jacket  has the faintest discoloration near underarms, sold as is. Click picture for  more images. Jacket~ 36" bust, 28" waist, 22" long, 19" sleeves Skirt~ 26" waist, 38" hips, 26" long $75

Goldenrod yellow hiibiscus print silk Kamehameha tunic and pants set from the late 50s to early 60s. High side slits on tunic, bow at hip, another bow at left shoulder. Loose pants w/ elastic waist (elastic needs replaced, leaving it to buyer to size themselves). No stains or holes. Click picture for more images. tunic~ 40" bust, 34" waist, 56" long, free hips pants~ 28-32" waist, 42" hips $165

Black crepe rayon cocktail dress by S. Eisenberg with plunging back, fishtail hem. No flaws. Click picture for more images.. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $210

COMING SOON.... Rose pink lace 50s dress with rhinestones and beading. Watch for details.

Metallic gold Asian inspired print silk 50s sundress with fitted jacket (click through to see dress without!). Dress has cummerbund style pleated waist inset, pleated at hips, fitted pencil skirt. Snug jacket hits just below bust, rhinestone buttons. Slight tarnish toward gold toward underarm seam as shown, scarcely noticeable. No holes or stains. XS size. Part of the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 39" hips, 41" long $225

Black taffeta New Look inspired early 50s dress with rhinestone trimmed pockets, by Carlye. An as-is piece, this has metal rings up center to use with a ribbon or cord in a corset style, hook and ete at waist and neck. Self belt. Has a hole in left shoulder on back as well. A little TLC will make this easily wearable! More images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $90

Plum and black cotton 50s dress New Look early 50s dress with black braided applique at waist and neckline. Black buttons along white panel at neck (one missing), black buttons at cuffs. Back metal zipper. No stains or holes, more images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 15" sleeves, 41" long $165

Deepest navy blue silk 50s dress with brilliant white beading and ivory french knot embroidery at neckline. Sculpted, lined skirt, wide rounded neckline, angled sleeves. No label, back metal zip. Very well made....no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $230

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COMING SOON.... 50s crinkled cotton shirt dress with lilac and lavender embroidered florals up left side. Self belt, no flaws. More details to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $155

Powder pink 50s party dress with tiered tulle skirt, lace bodice with ruffles. Side metal zipper, has a tulle shoulder wrap as well. One small tear in tulle at hem, not noticeable in layers. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 44" hips, 45" long $165

Classic pink tulle and lace 50s party dress with ribbon and bow beneath shelf bust. A few scattered storage spots on ribbon on the back, scarcely noticeable. Side metal zip. 34" bust, 24" waist, 50" hips, 49" long $145

Deep blue crepe rayon 50s dress with faux jacket over lace bodice. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Slight fade at left shoulder, click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 14" sleeves, 41" long $100

Bright pink carnation print 50s dress in black silk twill with waist rosette. Side pleats in cummerbund effect wrapping back to front, centered with silk organza rosette....slim fit skirt. Back metal zipper. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 41" long $215

Pearlescent pink silk halter dress with matching bolero. Dress is backless with pintuck detailing on front above high waist seam, self buttons down front (backed by snaps)- top button had gone missing and was replaced with small rhinestone shank back button. Back metal zip, fitted crop jacket with self buttons. No flaws, no label. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 34" bust, 24" waist, 48" hips, 43" long Jacket~ 35" bust, 25" waist, 13" long, 6" sleeves $255

Baby pink tulle 50s party dress with multicolor pastel bow motif embroidered throughout. Strapless bodice, side metal zip. Top layer of tulle is tiered over lower piece and lays asymetrically. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 48" long $235

50s black knit silk dress with metallic silver flecks, open weave bell sleeves. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist (max measurements), 42" hips, 39" long $200

50s black and white gingham sundress with fitted black jacket, gingham accents. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 42" long $195

Blue polished crepe rayon 50s dress with oval design, self belt & buttons, black trim on collar with bow. No flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 41" long $170

50s dusky rose pink voile dress with floral appliques at neckline and hip pockets. Self belt, side metal zipper. More images to come. 40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $155

1950s pale blue silk satin dress and lace jacket by Fred Perlberg. More details to come.

Vertically striped wool fitted dress from the late 1950s. Olive green and grey with highlights of soft white...inset wide waist panel with long button trimmed tabs, same tabs at sleeve cuffs. White cotton peter pan collar. Back metal zip, no flaws. more images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 40" long $175

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COMING SOON.... Bold salmon taffeta and tulle 50s dress with scarf.  satin scarves hang from back (shown pulled up and wrapped)...there are some spots on the scarves, could be shortened or removed. As is. More details to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 43" long $100

COMING SOON... 50s aqua Celanese rayon dress with abstract white swirl print. Rhinestone trimmed ribbon on collar, button front. More details to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $135

Stylish sculpted black wool 50s dress with princess seaming by Anne Fogarty for Margot, Inc. High neckline, notched long sleeves....deep pleats at hips create full skirt. Deep V back with wide pleats create interest behind. Fully lined, no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 24" sleeves, 41" long $345

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Late 50s champagne silk satin dress with crepe silk waist panels at sides, curving panel down back. Deep V neck in back, squared in front. Has a small pink dot on back of left hip, barely of note. No other issues. Click pictures for more images.. 38" bust, 28" waist, 39" hips, 42" long, 16" bodice $200

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COMING SOON..... 50s gown in black rayon with white pique halter straps, bow dotted with rhinestones. Watch for details.

Dramatic 1950s heavy, sculpted silk dress in jet black. Sides pleated, pulling back to a bow above hips above a tulle-lined back panel accenting a pencil skirt. High neck, three quarter sleeves. No flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 46" long $245

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50s chic 2 piece suit in jet black wool (lightened to show detail). Long pencil skirt with side zip/hooks, short jacket with nipped waist and blouson bodice....center of jacket waist closes with bow and ring detail. Fur collar. More images soon. Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 17" long, 23" sleeves Skirt~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 31" long $180

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1950s dress of buff colored rayon. Large self buttons, wide portrait collar and peaked hip pockets detailed with soutache, beads and studs. By Mademoiselle, missing original belt...no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $195

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Bombshell black lace and red taffeta late 50s cocktail dress. Fitted to below knee with mermaid hem supported by cherry red tulle ruffle. Red straps dotted with prong set rhinestones. Back metal zip, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 27" waist, 38" hips, 44" long $415

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Soft pastel 50s Hawaiian sundress in sky blue with pink floral print. Three dimensional floral applique at neckline and right strap. By the "Kahana Manufacturing Co." of Honolulu. Sheer floral chintz over floral cotton lining, cord spaghetti straps. Vinyl zip has been replaced in the past with pink zipper, not visible when worn. No stains or holes. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $245

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Black linen weave rayon 50s dress with demure white peter pan collar and black velvet bow, overisized button accents at waist inset, white cuffs. Back metal zip, no label...no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $195

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Very early 50s party dress by the reknowned Emma Domb. Black taffeta (lightened to show details) with huge sweeping full skirt, decorative fabric buttons down center of bodice, ruched sleeves. Gorgeous wide scooped neckline front and back edged all around with striking pink and black tulle. Emma Domb label, side metal zipper. No flaws! Click picture for more images (the back is a must-see!). 36" bust, 26" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long (garment seam to seam) $450

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