1950s evening dresses – The Vintage Dressmaker

My homage to Bette Davis’ “All about Eve” dress

December 14, 2019 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I present my homage to Edith Head and Bette Davis’ dress in All About Eve. This beautiful early 1950s style ballet length gown in pink/ orange shot silk dupion and nylon tulle creates the perfect silhouette for the belle of the ball. With a full skirt and fitted bodice, the greatest detail is in the off shoulder tulle gathered across, fastened by a diamanté brooch, creating a fantastic assymetrical, slightly illusion type effect. Added, half 3/4 length sleeves. Also with tulle belt across waist fastened by a brooch at the side. With zip fastening at the back.

Bette Davis All About Eve dress

Bette Davis All About Eve

Bette Davis All About Eve dress

A late 50s illusion top dress

June 30, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lime green silk beauty has the very popular sweetheart neckline with tulle top with long sleeves, yet another staple of the era, creating the illusion effect. The floor length skirt makes it for more formal, evening wear. The belt also features an original 1950s diamante buckle. Zip closure at the back.

Late 1950s ball gown

July 26, 2015July 26, 2015 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here a beautiful late 1950s inspired floor length evening gown in contrasting brocade and silk dupion and tulle, with three- quarter length sleeves, scoop neck and shirred cummerband.