late 1950s dresses – The Vintage Dressmaker

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.

Early 60s style Kingfisher blue taffeta cocktail dress

June 30, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely early 60s inspired cocktail dress in kingfisher blue silk taffeta has the typical pleated ‘puffed’ skirt of the era, a slashed neckline, with a deeper one at the back. The original 50s plastic buckle has a mother of pearl feel to it.

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.