50's Dresses

If you're looking for 50's Dresses, Blue Banana is the obvious choice. Whether it's 50's dresses with sleeves you're after, or even 50's cocktail dresses, we have a style to suit every vintage vixen! No frock collection is complete without a touch of retro fashion, which is exactly why we pride ourselves on offering one of the most extensive range of 1950's dresses in the UK.

What makes our collection so great? At Blue Banana we take fashion seriously and we only stock from the biggest and best brand names in retro fashion. If you fancy a 50's dress with sleeves, retro lovers Banned or Dolly and Dotty will be right up your street, with a wealth of throwback numbers ready to set you apart from the crowd.

Our 50's dresses are jam-packed with so many bold patterns, colours and prints that you're sure to find one you've just gotta have! Our Voodoo Vixen 50's dresses contain fabulous florals, nautical prints and even pretty polka patterns; so don't blend in at the party, let your dress do the talking and step out in style!

You Can Never Have Too Many 50's Dresses...

If you're new to the vintage fashion scene and wondering how to style a retro dress, why not try pairing a 50's swing dress with some colourful statement heels for a look that will take you back in time to fashion's finest years, the 1950's! If you like your fashion to be fancy and feminine, we have more floral 50's dresses than you can shake a stick at, so coordinate with a flower hair clip and bring the essence of summer to your party wear.

One of the great things about 50's dresses is that they are stylish and flattering! With a well-structured design, drapes of gorgeous fabric and a flared cut, these figure-friendly dresses will have you looking and feeling gorgeous no matter your shape or size. What's more, at Blue Banana we even stock plus size options throughout our 50's dresses, so there will likely be a perfect fit for any retro girl. If you love the bust-boosting, waist-cinching style of the 50's dress, exaggerate your curvaceous bod even further by pairing with a flattering bolero or a statement waist belt; the perfect tools to transform you into an hourglass hottie!

If you like a dress you can wear again and again, it doesn't get much more versatile than the 50's dress. These designs are vibrant enough to work as a statement outfit when paired with some colourful heels, or dress it down with a smart bolero and kitten heels for a demure formal outfit. 50's dresses are the ideal option if you're looking for something to take you from dinner to the dance floor and can be dressed up or dressed down as much as you like!

Whether you're a seasoned retro fan, or you're looking to slip into a vintage dress for the very first time, you can rely on us to bring you an effortlessly elegant look with bags of authentic retro style. Just remember that our 50's dresses collection:

- Features big brand names like Banned, Hell Bunny & Voodoo Vixen

- Includes plus size options

- Has a wealth of great patterns, prints and colour schemes

- Can be delivered straight to your door

1950's Fashion Without The Stress!

As if you needed any more convincing, we believe in taking the stress out of dress shopping, which is why our 50's dresses are included in our Dress to Fit Guarantee! Perfect for ladies who are in between sizes or not sure which size they need, this guarantee means you are free to order your dress in as many sizes as you need to try and just return anything that doesn't fit perfectly. With free returns, there's no need to worry about finding a flattering fit!

If 50's Dresses aren't your cup of tea, check out our other fabulous frocks:

Gothic Dresses
Halterneck Dresses
Mini Dresses
Rockabilly Dresses
Tea Dresses
Vest Dresses
Pencil Dresses

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