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Vintage Dancer | 1950s Style Clothing & Fashion | 1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy

1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy

Step back in time to when the full princess-cut ballgown was in vogue. These vintage style 1950s formal dresses, 50s evening dresses and 1950s evening gowns hint at the past while embracing the current modern trends. Silk or satin, chiffon or tulle full skirt ball gowns over voluminous petticoats create the ballerina evening fashion. Long, slender, strapless column dresses were another 1950s formal dress favorite, especially in black. Shorter sexy wiggle dresses or tea length swing dresses in satin, organdy or velvet were for semi-formal cocktail parties. You can find more cocktail party dresses here.

Learn about the history of 1950s formal gowns and prom dresses here. To learn how to accessorize evening dresses, go here.

1950s Formal Dresses

1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy AISIZE Women 1940s Vintage Cute Golden Bow Bodycon Wiggle Dress $34.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$34.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ava Gown  Old Hollywood $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
SecretsinLace
$99.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy MUADRESS Womens Retro 1950s Boat Neck Vintage Rockabilly Cocktail Party Dress $27.69 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$27.69
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Kate Kasin Women Sequin Bridesmaid Dress Sleeveless Maxi Evening Prom Dresses $54.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$54.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Mother of The Bride Dress with Long Sleeves Chiffon Wedding Party Dresses Lace Formal Evening Gowns Short  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens Elegant V-Neck Floor Length A Line Empire Waist Chiffon Long Bridesmaid Evening Dress 08697 £86.80 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£86.80
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy PAUL JONES Womens Off Shoulder Swing Dress Party Picnic Dress $37.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$37.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Dressystar Womens V Neck Sleeveless Lace Bridesmaid Dress Wedding Party Gown $48.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$48.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy MACloth Women Long Mother of Bride Dress Short Sleeves V Neck Formal Evening Gown $129.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$129.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy MACloth Mother of Bride Dresses Mermaid Short Sleeves Evening Party Formal Gown $149.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$149.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy 1951 Evening Gown Slip & Stole Pattern by EvaDress $25.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$25.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens Illusion Embroidery Elegant Mermaid Evening Dress 07707 $50.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$50.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy “The Sabrina Dress”  1955 Evening Gown or Cocktail Dress $26.95 AT vintagedancer.com
ReconstructingHistory
$26.95
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens Alluring V Neck Velvet Evening Dress with Gold Stamping 0303 $44.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$44.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Alex Evenings Womens Long Off The Shoulder Dress $315.52 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$315.52
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy I Love Lucy X Unique Vintage Black Swiss Dot Starlet Duster $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$98.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Dipping in enchantress maxi dress-White $129.99 AT vintagedancer.com
CurveGirlInc
$129.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Cumberbund Swing Skirt  Glamour Mail $129.00 AT vintagedancer.com
SecretsinLace
$129.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy conail Coco Women Ruched Waist Rhinestone Casual Formal Long Wedding Bridesmaid Dress 6002 $49.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$49.95
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy YC WELL Ballroom Dance Dress Flamenco Waltz Tango Dance Costumes for Women $99.80 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$99.80
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens Sweetheart Deep V Neck Long Sleeves Empire Waist Bodycon Memaid Floor Length Evening Dresses EM00130  AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950S White  Pink Floral Bertie Swing Dress $128.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$128.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens A-Line Cold Shoulder Wedding Party Long Bridesmaid Dress 0766 $36.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$36.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy MACloth Women Prom Gown Off The Shoulder Long Wedding Party Bridesmaid Dresses $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$99.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Womens Alfred Sung Halter Style Satin Twill A-Line Gown Size 8 - Grey $248.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$248.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Grease X Unique Vintage Yellow Tulle Frenchy Swing Dress $148.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$148.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Womens Birdy Grey Christina Convertible Tulle Gown Size XX-Large - Green $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$99.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Grease X Unique Vintage Plus Size Yellow Tulle Frenchy Swing Dress $148.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$148.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Black Off The Shoulder Fitted Mermaid Long Dress $118.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$118.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Alex Evenings Petite Long Stretch Velvet Dress with 34 Sleeves Imperial Womens Clothing $168.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Zapposcom
$168.95
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Black Lace Off The Shoulder Chiffon Long Gown $110.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$110.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Womens Birdy Grey Christina Convertible Tulle Gown Size Small - Blue $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$99.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Ever-Pretty Womens Plus Size V-Neck Empire Waist Evening Party Maxi Dress 8697PZ $59.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$59.99
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy VOODOO VIXEN Womens Morticia Black Plus Size Gown Curve Ladies 50s Rockabilly Vintage Retro Dress Fancy Party High Tea Prom Cocktail Dress £26.00 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£26.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Unique Vintage Pastel Ombre Tulle Cupcake Swing Dress $148.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$148.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Womens Tadashi Shoji Lace Gown Size 6 - Pink $428.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$428.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Grease X Unique Vintage Red  Black Polka Dot Rizzo Wiggle Dress $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$98.00
1950s Formal Dresses & Evening Gowns to Buy Womens Birdy Grey Christina Convertible Tulle Gown Size Medium - Green $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$99.00

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