Elegance in Motion 1950s Evening Gowns on the Grand Staircase, In the 1950s, fashion wasnt rushed it floated., Evening gowns were designed to be seen in motion, and staircases became the perfect 1950s BEAUTIFUL Draped Shoulder Princess Line Cocktail Party Evening Dress Pattern ADVANCE 6993 Two Lovely Styles Special Ocassion Dress Bust 30 Vintage Sewing Pattern FACTORY FOLDED Jacques dresses from the 1950s Image of 1950s evening dresses by Norman Hartnell, on display in the 1950 1959 Fashion History Timeline Image of Fashion by Pierre Balmain, Autumn Winter 1950 1951 : evening