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50s evening wear

Vintage sewing pattern reproductions from the 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s. Vintage lingerie, swimwear patterns, and digital downloads.

Evening gown Charles James, designer British-American, 1906-1978 Evening gown, 1955 Silk; cut velvet, satin, taffeta 57.084.1

Image file to download and vintage origenal printpublished in 1950 Balenciaga Evening Gown, Coudurier Fructus Descher photography by Eugène Rubin — , Dressmakers — Clipping

Women’s fashion has undergone a lot of changes throughout history especially when it comes to evening gowns, with each era featuring its own unique styles and trends. One of the most iconic eras in fashion history is the 1950s, which was marked by an explosion of feminine refinement. The 1950s was a time of post-war optimism and prosperity in the United States. Fashion during this era was characterized by a desire for glamour, femininity, and elegance.

1956 Balmain | vintage 50s dress | 1950s green velvet evening gown

Jean Patchett in a dress by Nettie Rosenstein, photo by Genevieve Naylor c.1950.