1950s Hand Beaded Silk Tulip Dress
1950s Hand Beaded Silk Tulip Dress
A beautiful vintage cocktail dress dating from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, featuring an elegant, sculptural silhouette and exquisite beaded detailing synonymous with the era.
Crafted from a luxurious structured silk satin, this dress has a wonderfully flattering fitted bodice that falls into a beautifully shaped tulip skirt. The skirt incorporates an internal structured layer, creating a softly sculptural silhouette that holds its shape perfectly and gives the dress a refined, couture-inspired feel.
The standout feature is the elegant folded neckline, embellished with sparkling glass beadwork and finished with a delicate beaded fringe that catches the light beautifully. These intricate details add just the right amount of glamour while maintaining the timeless sophistication of the design.
Measurements
Bust: 32" (81cm)
Waist: 28" (71cm)
Length from shoulder: 35.5" (90cm)
Length from waist: 20.5" (52cm)
Best fit: Size UK 8
Condition
Great
This dress presents beautifully and retains its elegant structure. As with all genuine vintage garments, there may be minor signs of age and gentle wear consistent with its age, but nothing that detracts from its overall appearance or wearability.
Condition Guide
Mint
Flawless condition or deadstock. Appears unworn and exceptionally well preserved.
Excellent
Excellent overall condition, with only minor signs of wear expected when taking the garment’s age into account.
Great
Shows some signs of wear, but these do not impact the overall quality or wearability of the garment. Any notable wear is clearly shown in the photos.
Good
Wearable with noticeable imperfections or flaws. All significant imperfections are disclosed and shown in the photos.
Fair
Best suited for display, study, restoration, or repair purposes due to more significant wear, damage, or age-related deterioration.
Shipping
Please allow up to 1 week for your order to be processed and shipped. While many orders ship sooner, additional processing time allows us to carefully inspect, package, and prepare each order with the attention it deserves.