50s dresses pg 1

50s separates

Figure conscious, curve hugging black knit wool 50s dress with V neck edged in textured knit detail. Bracelet length sleeves, above the calf length. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40-42" bust, 30-32" waist, 42-44" hips, 47" long, 17" sleeves $175

COMING SOON...... Stunning black crepe rayon early 50s dress by NELLY DON. Loads or buttons collat to hem, skirt made up of generous amounts of fabric tiered and shirred into seams. Fitted bodice has silk collar with silk bow, silk cuffs. Smart and chic. New old stock, no flaws. Watch for details.

Salmon pink cotton 50s dress with faux sarong effect at waist and hip. Folk art style print of farm scenery....strategically placed sheep, clouds, pigs, birds, clouds, corn, fruit trees and peacocks! No label, likely hand made. Metal zip up back, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24-25" waist, 38" hips, 40" long $195

COMING SOON.... Atomic design 50s dress with unusual zippered front and exaggerated hip pockets by designer PAT PREMO. Watch for details.

COMING SOON..... Sweet green and white cotton 50s SWIRL wrap dress with embroidered details. Watch for more information.

Fun bright coral cotton 50s shirtwaist dress with Egyptian heiroglyphic print in black and metallicgold. By "Muriel". Missing original belt, some slight bleed of gold just at underarm seams, barely noticeable. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long $145

Sheer nylon 50s dress in soft white with black and blue leaf and branch print. Curving collar, silvery rhinestone "look" buttons. Missing belt. Side metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $80

Sheer nylon 50s shirtwaist dress in black, white and blue atomic print with sweet blue buttons down front. Sheer crisp plisse nylon, curved collar, side  metal zipper. Missing belt. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $80

Blue floral print sheer 50s shirtwaist dress with pleated skirt. Crisp sheer nylon, rhinestone buttons to waist. Self belt. By "Betty Hartford", no flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $80

Sweet sky blue silk 50s dress with wide notched lapel, sailor style collar and pleated full skirt. Hooks and eyes behind placket of bodice, self belt with mother of pearl buckle. Elbow length cuffed sleeves. No label. Very very faint lightening under arms towards seam, barely noticeable (as shown). Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $155

Amazing grey & lime-tinged yellow sweater, skirt and stole set accented in sparkling rhinestones!  Fitted sweater in charcoal grey with dashes of yellow knit in, accented with rhinestone in V shape around neckline. Skirt of heavy wool felt dotted with larger yellow felt dashes trimmed in more rhinestones. Skirt has side metal zip & hooks/eyes. Stole of knit wool in grey backed with shimmering lime tinged yellow taffeta, edged in yarn tassles. By "DEL MAR". No flaws. Click picture for more images. Sweater~36" bust max, 26" waist max, 21" long, 18" sleeves Skirt~ 24" waist, full hips, 27" long $415

Superb black eyelet lace cotton 50s wiggle dress with mermaid ruffle hem. Fitted through hips, waist and bust (fully lined in cotton). Short sleeves, fold over collar with V back trimmed with bow. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 38" hips, 9" sleeves, 42" long $180

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Blue dahlia print silk wiggle dress with cut out detail at neckline and blouson style jacket with bow closure at waist. Very faintly yellowed along top of underarm, not noticeable within print. No holes or other issues, utterly beautiful! Click picture for more images.  38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $215

Sweet blue linen weave rayon 50s dress with red strawberry print and sailor collar. Has coordinating belt (forgot to add it for pics!). Short sleeves, flirtly fit n' flare skirt. Side metal zip. No label, no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 9" sleeves, 42" long $175

Dahlia print 50s dress with scalloped neckline, full skirt. Textured cotton. Side metal zipper, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 15" bodice, 40" long $165

COMING SOON.... Baby blue cotton 50s dress with all over white floral embroidery. Watch for details.

Salmon pink 50s sundress in slubbed cotton with peaked hip pockets and lace applique at neckline. Wide straps and squared neckline, side metal zipper, no label. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long SALE $65

Iridescent, polished cotton in soft violet 50s dress with full skirt and hip detail accented with STAR shaped rhinestone button detail at sides of dropped waist. Full skirt. Back metal zip with repair at base (of zipper, not fabric) and a small blemish on left bust as shown. No label. Click picture for more images.  36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 42" long SALE $90

50s dress in blue and green with black embroidered eyelet effect (you'll want a slip under this!). Black velvet waist inset with offset bow, huge New Look inspired peplum! Back metal zip, by "Molly Modes". No flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $240

Wonderful soft blue voile cotton 50s dress by CLAIRE MCCARDELL. Click picture for more images. A few tiny holes in netting between soutache coils, corded waist wrap has some fraying to seams and underarms have very very faint discoloration, visible only upon inspection in the right lighting. A little TLC and this dress is wearable and perfect for a collector of McCardell's work! Click picture for more images.  26" bust, 26" waist, full hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 44" long $525

What's better than a poodle print vintage 50's dress? SQUIRRELS! Squirrels with acorns, no less. Adorable white cotton sundress with black squirells and yellow acorns (squirrels have yellow eyes, charmingly or startlingly, depending on how you look at it). Dress piped in yellow matching straps at shoulders. Comes with matching wee bolero, click picture to see more images. By "Georgianna Frocks", side metal zip. Great vintage dress. Dress~~34-36" bust, 24" waist, 15-16" bodice, 62" hips, 43" long Jacket~~shoulders 15", bust 36", length 13" SALE  $155

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Crisp summery cotton 2 piece 50s dress with bold turquoise and fern green paisley print, picked up in a band at bottom of full skirt. Skirt has side metal zipper and button at waist, sleeveless shell top has side metal zipper and squared bateau neackline. Two smocked sections either side of waist center create blouson effect, blouse hangs longer past waist to stay tucked in. No flaws. Labeled "By Petti". Click picture for more images. TOP~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 21" long SKIRT~ 26" waist, 48" hips, 32" long SALE $95

Dark blue crepe rayon 50s dress with striped grosgrain ribbon bound, angled buttonholes and oversized buttons. Cuffed sleeves, belted at waist. Loop and button at throat. No flaws (white of  mannequin shows through crepe, no discolorations). Tall size. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 18" bodice, 48" long $165

Sweet candy pink cotton 50s summer dress with piped "shelf bust" bodice. Full skirt. Back metal zipper, no label. Small darker pink dot towards hemline, no other issues. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $135

Iridescent shot-silk 50s sundress with cropped jacket in royal purple with red and orange sunburst print. Sleeveless bodice on dress has very faint lightening under arms, best bet is to wear with jacket which is flawless. More to come from the same estate of German designer pieces! DRESS~ 36" bust, 27" waist, 45" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long JACKET~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 20" long, 9" sleeves SALE $65

Buttery yellow sheer voile cotton 50s dress by L'AIGLON. Pintucked bodice, lace bands, tiny pearlescent buttons and petite loop collar at throat. Unusual early plastic zipper at side in pale yellow. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 58" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $155

Lilac and lavender 50s cotton sundress with dahlia floral print full skirt and sash. Zips up back, reversible purple to floral sash, full skirt. Add a cardi for fall! No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $170

Bright floral cotton 50s summer party dress with pleated inset at neckline studded with rhinestones.  More rhinestones on straps and on waist band. No flaws, mint condition. Click picture for more details. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 41" long $225

Gorgeous 50s heavy cotton day dress in soft white with goldenrod print in bands down skirt, around waist and edging neckline. Bow accents deep V neckline. Back metal zipper, no label...superbly made, great detail in seaming. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 45" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $200

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Soft blue gabardine 50s dress with cropped bolero jacket. Bodice of sleeveless dress has unusual, curving neckline and self belt accented with donut buttons, same buttons trim jacket. Jacket has wide shawl collar. Side metal zipper, hand made by original owner. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, full hips, 42" long, 16" long jacket, 38" bust on jacket, 24" sleeves $165

Sky blue cotton 50s sundress with sweet bolero! Rhinestones around neckline on dress, scattered on collar of cropped jacket. Peaked sleeves on jacket, no closure....dress has metal zipper and self belt. 3 little pale yellow spots on back of skirt toward hem, barely noticeable. Click picture for more images. DRESS~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long JACKET~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 7" sleeves, 15" long $160

Sweet linen weave rayon pale pink 50s wiggle dress with button down front and layered wide collar. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. No flaws. 34" bust, 24" waist, 38" hips, 42" long $145

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Demure and romantic 50s full skirt dress with unexpected cut out detail at neckline studded with sparkling rhinestones. All white cotton (darkened in pictures to show details). Neckline is accented at throat with a small bow, two pieces of embroidered lace come from center to shoulders leaving skin exposed between. Same lace trims waist. Back  metal zipper, no label, no flaws. A sweet party dress or fun 50s wedding dress! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 5" sleeves, 40" long $175

Rose strewn 50's wiggle dress by DON LOPER. Bright pink and red roses in a sketch book style on a cross hatch tan and white background. Dress is fitted to hug curves, has self belt at natural waist. Done in a lovely draping rayon, lined in acetate, back metal zipper. Flawless, appears never worn! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $265

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COMING SOON Classic sheer navy blue polka dot 50s dress with wide, curving lapel, big cuffs on short sleeves and rhinestone center buttons. Buttons to hem, self belt. No label. Missing some stones in buttons, barely noticeable....no other flaws! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 41" long $185

Chambray blue rayon 50s dress with lace overlay and rhinestones. By NatLynn. Fitted bodice, semi full skirt, back metal zipper. Flawless condition. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $225

Oh so Doris Day sheer black early 50s dress with shirtwaist bodice and embroidered pique cotton lace cuffs and rounded collar. Bow at throat, buttons to waist...lined with "slip". No flaws.  Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $185

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