JEAN MARCHAND SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s

Ivory satin surplice high-waist bodice with sweetheart neckline edged in tiny beads having wide strap, gold satin skirt with inverted pleats stitched down to the waist having flared ivory drape to one

Black bengaline having unusual boned bodice with extended straight-cut front panel behind two overlapping curved layers, set-in waist, circle skirt pieced in nine panels backed in a wide synthetic hor

Ivory silk with metallic gold floral brocade, semi-boned sleeveless blouson bodice gathered into either side of center back waist above gathers to overskirt split to hem, narrow brocade underskirt. Ch

Carven Paris by Marcel Fenez Green Basket Weave Rushed Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Armpit to armpit 17" Waist 13.25 Museum at FIT has a similar Jean Desses dress from 1955 in their collec

Christian Dior New York Blue Silk Faille Cocktail Dress, ca. 1956-58. Waist 12.5"

HARVEY BERIN SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s. Short sleeve navy faille having wide bands flanking V-neck and angling into a waistband with two self bows, full pleated skirt with crinoline. Labeled. B-38, W

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original' Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 12.5" CB length 40"

Single-shoulder dress fashioned from black and gold sari silk with floral repeat and wide border bands. Unlabeled. (Missing belt) good.

Sleeveless black boatneck with skinny strap, high-waist bodice having crossed front pleats and hot pink cummberbund, narrow skirt gathered at the waist, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-36. E

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Pierre Balmain Paris for Therese French Shop Park Avenue New York Embroidered Navy Silk Faille Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950’s. Probably copy of a imported couture design.

Mainbocher Haute Couture Ivory Silk Cocktail Dress, c.1950's. Labelled'Mainbocher Inc.' Armpit to armpit 16.25" ,Waist 12".

Jacques Heim Paris London Demi Couture Warp Print Silk Cocktail Dress ca.1950's.

Custom made silk cocktail dress ca 1950s style. All silk including lining. Pink with subtle roses. Pleated skirt , high collar, size zipper.27 in. Waist. Discoloration under sleeves. Scarf measures 7.

1 celadon silk peau de soie party dress, bateau neckline edged w/ self bias band into cross over on cap sleeves, shaped plastron skirt front into deep single front pouch pocket w/ self-edged curved bi

Jacques Heim Paris Haute Couture Navy Velvet & Blue Silk Satin Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950s.

cap sleeves, bateau neck, floral lace and sequin applique on bodice and skirt, attached asymmetric sash with floral lace applique, Approx. 38" Bust, 32" Waist, multiple holes and snags, see photos, go

approx. 36 bust, 28 waist, some powder marks inside of neckline, see photo's

All w/ black label "Ceil Chapman": 1 w/ draped bodice into off-the-SH sleeves, fitted bodice & full skirt, B 35", W 27", L 53.5", (light stains lap & B, 1" seam opening left sleeve & 0.25" armscye) ve

This handmade, beaded silk cocktail dress is from the estate of actress Hedy Lamarr. It has a chiffon detachable train, scooped neckline and extensive floral beading at the midriff and waist. Approxim

Black with 3/4 sleeve and faux wrap bodice having tiny peplum and moiré faille belt with bow, over-the-knee length A-line skirt, silk lining and gazar underskirt with stiff hem band. Labeled. B-32,

Patterned weave of raised scallop shells on fine black and gold striped ground, boatneck bodice having 3/4 sleeve and a pair of domed buttons set in pleats, A-line skirt, silk lining. Made in France l

Christian Dior New York Black Silk & Wool Blend Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's