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silk party dress Rare Vintage 1950s Helen Rose Silk Party Dress

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silk party dress Rare Vintage 1950s Helen Rose Silk Party DressThis rare vintage 1950s Helen Rose silk party dress is not only the most joyous confection, but a very important piece of fashion history. Helen Rose was an important figure in both fashion and Hollywood from the 1940s, through the 1960s and beyond. An Academy Award winning costume designer, she worked with young starlets like Elizabeth Taylor while working at movie studio MGM. She was known for her fashion forward approach, making a name for herself

This rare vintage 1950s Helen Rose silk party dress is not only the most joyous confection, but a very important piece of fashion history. 

Helen Rose was an important figure in both fashion and Hollywood from the 1940s, through the 1960s and beyond. An Academy Award-winning costume designer, she worked with young starlets like Elizabeth Taylor while working at movie studio MGM. She was known for her fashion-forward approach, making a name for herself by veering from precise historical accuracy in period pieces. She began producing garments inspired by her designs for the screen, and they quickly became highly-sought-after by her Hollywood clientele. Rose became the premier bridal designer of the time— she designed Elizabeth Taylor's wedding dress for her first wedding in 1950, as well as 

Grace Kelly's wedding dress for her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco— see images below. (Elizabeth Taylor's Helen Rose dress was auctioned for

$188,000 in 2013.)

Made in the late 1950s, this dress was designed by Helen Rose and retailed at JW Robinson. The emerald green rich silk is so lush— we rarely see fabric of this quality today. The ruched drop-waist bodice, together with the full pleated skirt and open neckline creates a flattering hourglass shape. I love the way the gathering at the shoulders creates little cap sleeves. But, the draped bow detail steals the show! It's so well done, and adds a unique movement to the dress. It features a silk-chiffon lining in the skirt. Note that the exact fiber contents are not listed

Measurements: PLEASE NOTE that this dress previously was let out in the bodice, so these measurements reflect the dress's current state, although it would be very easy to take it back in following the original seam line. It can be taken in on each side by .75" and at the back zipper by up to about 1" for a total of about 2.5", just following those existing seam lines. (You could obviously take it in more, too.) It is shown clipped on a size X-Small to simulate a proper fit; as-is, it will best fit a size Small and Medium but please refer to below measurements to be sure.

Chest: 36" laid flat (some extra room if needed thanks to gathering)

Waist: 28"

Hips are open

Length: 40.5" from shoulder to hem (can be let out by 4.5" if needed)

Good vintage condition overall; the fabric exhibits some fading in small areas but because of the nature of the silk and its sheen, it's really not noticeable when worn, and doesn't pick up in photos at all. With any questions about the specific condition or size, please email [email protected] for additional photos or measurements, as all sales are final.

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Elizabeth Taylor wore a Helen Rose wedding gown to her 1950s wedding to Conrad "Nicky" Hilton.

Grace Kelly wore a Helen Rose gown to her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

 

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Bree
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Top tier rotating jewelry box; soft and great quality
This has got to be the most functional jewelry box I’ve ever seen. It’s not very traditional in design and I love that about it. It stands vertically and rotates! Every side is designed differently and constructed to house multiple types of jewelry. I tried to snap a picture of each angle. I like that it has features to keep the jewelry organized too, like the necklaces or bracelets that can be hung on clips/rungs and placed neatly inside a pocket which kind of binds it into place and lowers the chances of it tangling. There’s even a mirror that you can look into when putting your jewelry on. It seems like the box favors rings and necklaces more-so than earrings (which I have most of) but you can get creative and place earrings in the pocket that’s under the mirror flap or inside the drawer. This is definitely worth its value—it does not disappoint! 5/5:)
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Jacob Johnson
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for my wife! Great quality and durability
I’m very impressed with this spinning jewelry box! My expectations were pretty high before receiving it, and I’m happy to say they were definitely met. The materials used are top-quality and have a pleasant, fresh wood scent. The felt lining inside is incredibly soft and adds a touch of luxury. All the drawers open smoothly, except for the side ones, which are a bit stiff—my only minor critique. I wish they glided as easily as the rest. Functionality-wise, this box is excellent. It offers plenty of space for storing a variety of jewelry pieces, and the spinning feature is smooth and effortless. After a few days of use, it’s been a completely enjoyable experience. Overall, this is a beautiful, well-made piece that combines quality, functionality, and elegance. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a stylish and durable jewelry storage solution.
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Gretchen Stutzman
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 4
Lots of storage for jewelry
So much more organization for my jewelry! It spends very easily and has plenty of storage. I like the large mirror on one side, the multiple earring holders as well as many necklace holders too. I really love how you can pull out the two pieces, that definitely adds more storage than if it was only a flat side. There's even a spot specifically for bracelets and watches. One of the sides actually has a cover you have to pull down, which I feel like gives it extra protection from dust or moisture, but has a glass window so you can see in. I like the smaller ring holder in that spot just because I don't own many rings. But I wish the one that holds the bracelets didn't have as many ring holders because that's not very useful to me. The other thing is it is very difficult to work my way behind the earrings to put the backs on, so I wish there was a way to take those out, put the earrings in, and then put them back. There's also a nice little extra spot up top and clothes on all sides to store more things. So overall it is helping to keep my cabinet and vanity a lot more cleaner. The price for me is a little high though in my opinion.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2025
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Jocelyn Turner
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Spinning Jewelry Box
If I could give this more stars and recommendations, I would! There are different compartments for every piece of jewelry you might have. And with my recent obsession with jewelry, this box has been quite handy! The design, along with the organization of each piece, is top-tier, plus it rotates!
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Laura
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Inventive, rotating and spacious!
This is a really clever design for a jewelry box. I love how it rotates so that you can access many parts of it easily. I like the top that you can put your most worn necklaces or bracelets in. The mirror compartment that comes out is pretty clever and useful. There is a part that comes out that holds rings and bracelets and then another compartment that comes out that holds necklaces on both sides. Then of course there's one of the sides of the rotating box that has a place for your earrings and even a place that you can drop other pieces in the bottom of that side. There's so many things to love about this rotating jewelry box. My favorite has to be what I call the favorites compartment. It's the part that you pull down a glass window and it has a place for everything. You can put four necklaces several Rings several earrings right in that one spot. I'm definitely going to be using that part the most. I'm really happy with it! It's really great for meeting personal jewelry storage needs or as a gift. It's unlike any jewelry box I've ever seen. It's a good price for what you get as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025

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