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Unusual early 50s dove grey silk chiffon dress by CEIL CHAPMAN. Pleated blouson bust, inset waist panel, full softly pleated skirt with band of tight pleating around hemline. Lined with dusty rose silk underdress. A few small faint spots on right collar, as shown, must be pointed out to really see. No holes, gorgeous condition. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 50" hips, 17" bodice, 43" long $475

50s wiggle dress in black crepe rayon with atomic print ivory and black faille sculpted neckline accented with loads of tiny prong-set rhinestones. Curving hip pockets piped in same atomic print textile. Side metal zipper, missing belt, no label. Small rub to fabric next to right pocket in back, as shown. No stains or holes! Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $225

Pearlescent pink silk halter dress with matching bolero. Dress is backless with pintuck detailing on front above high waist seam, self buttons down front (backed by snaps), top button had gone missing and was replaced with a small rhinestone shank back button. Back metal zipper. Fitted cropped jacket has self buttons up front, short sleeves. No flaws. Dress~ 34" bust, 24" waist, 48" hips, 43" long Jacket~ 35" bust, 25" waist, 13" long, 6" sleeves $255

Silver silk wiggle dress with black embroidery, bow detail in back and matching cropped jacket. A few small rust colored spots that hide in the design of the embroidery, click picture for more images. Dress~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 44" long Jacket~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 17" sleeves, 19" long $215

Bright cherry red 50s party gown with sumptuously draped satin bust and polka dot embroidered tulle, by Emma Domb. Lined in red acetate taffeta, ankle length. Back metal zipper, labeled "Emma Domb". No flaws.  36" bust, 26" long, 42" hips, 55" long $350

Exquisite blue velvet 50s cocktail dress with lavish beading around shoulders, shelf bust, waist and down center of slightly full skirt. Side metal zipper. Bodice has bust inserts to sculpt and shape. No labels. Has had repairs over the years to seam toward underarm and back center, some wear to velvet under arms from friction. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 44" long $255

Cherry red ruched chiffon 50s party dress. Bodice is ruched top to bottom, front and back...short sleeves ruched as well. Peaked waist seam above full skirt of chiffon over acetate. Repair to hole in back toward hemline, no stains or other issues. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 39" long $215

The vintage little black dress AND jacket! Click picture for images of this 50s dress shown with its velvet trimmed jacket. Black rayon cocktail dress with wiggle silhouette. Scooped neckline edged in black velvet, accented around curve with white angora embroidered flowers, faux pearl beads and rhinestones. By "HAL-MAR". Jacket in bolero style with velvet collar and cuffs. Click picture for more images (lightened to show detail, this is true black). One pearl bead missing on neckline, no flaws otherwise. DRESS~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long JACKET~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 8" sleeves, 14" long $210

50's silk chiffon dress in bold stripes of red, pink, black and purple. A hot color combo for summer!  Fully lined, metal zip up back, by Sa 'Bett. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long $225

Sky blue nylon chiffon 50s party dress with soft lilac taffeta lining. Ruched over and around bust with bow in center. Full skirt, cap sleeves. Back metal zipper, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 55" hips, 16" bust, 43" long $240

Baby pink tulle 50s party dress with multicolored pastel bow motif embroidered throughout. Strapless bodice side metal zipper. Top layer of embroidered tulle is tiered over rulled piece and srapes asymetrically. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 48" long $235

Gorgeous black silk 50s dress with cut out detail at shoulders, pleated skirt with side "bustle" gathering. Wide scooped neckline front and back, notched cut out at shoulders. Skirt is full and pleated at waist, gathered dramatically at right hip in a bustled effect. Side metal zipper, petersham waist reinforcement.....superbly made, but no label. Side hooks and eyes conceal zipper. Missing belt, looks fantastic without! No holes or stains. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 55" hips, 15" bodice, 42" long $350

COMING SOON.... Sultry black rayon 50s wiggle dress with sheer bands of lace on bodice, pencil skirt and pleats at hips. By Jonathan Logan. Watch for details. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long

Candy pink tulle 50s party dress with pleated cummerbund style waist accented with cluster of baby blue roses. Tulle scarf from left shoulder can be worn a variety of ways. Back metal zipper, no labels, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 55" hips, 15" bodice, 44" long $215

COMING SOON....Fawn wool 50s wiggle dress with mink collar. Watch for details.

Navy blue 50s dress in crepe rayon with beads and scattered rhinestones. V neck, hip pockets, side metal zip. Hip pockets. By "Petty Hite".  One missing rhinestone and teeny repair toward right underarm. Click picture for more images. 44" bust, 34" waist, 56" hips, 18" bodice, 5" sleeves, 45" long $255

Luscious mocha linen weave rayon 50s wiggle dress with embroidered eyelet detail and lace around V neckline. Self belt, side metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 34" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $180

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Brilliant ruby red sik satin 50s dress with shimmering metallic gold thread zig zag top stitch. Fantastic embroidered detail! Peaked seaming along sides of straight across neckline, short sleeves, full skirt below pleated waistline. Back metal zipper, no label. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 38" long $205

Early 50s dress of jaquard floral design silk with puff sleeves and bow detail at neckline and cuffs. Princess seamed, semi-full skirt,  side metal zipper, no label.  Exquisitely made, perfect for an evening out! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 42" long $215

Darling bronze taffeta 50s party dress with velvet ribbon and soutache detail, by MINX MODES. Velvet ribbon underbust and down to hemline....vertical band accents a button down closure. Scoop neckline, angled sleeves. Beautiful color sets off black details perfectly! Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 26" waist, 56" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $210

Black taffeta 50s dress with full skirt and sheer neckline with latticework overlay. Sheer netting around shoulders and neckline, nipped waist above full skirt, side metal zipper. No label, one repair under right arm, barely noticeable, no holes or stains. . Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 32" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 18" sleeves, 45" long $175

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New! Dramatic vintage cocktail dress by designer SUZY PERETTE. 50s wiggle dress with sheer organza neckline edged in black sequins and tasseled sequin & bugle beads in a 3-D effect. Teeny pulls to sheer textile at shoulder, not weakened but of note....barely noticeable when worn for all that sparkle! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 5" sleeves, 40"  long $195

Soft seafoam green chiffon over pale yellow taffeta 50s prom dress. Draped neckline with satin sash at waist. Full skirt, metal zipper up back. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 28" bust, 28" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $165

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Golden slipper satin vintage 50's dress with pleated bow shaped bust and a sparkling rhinestone and bead trimmed bodice. Tulip shaped skirt supported by self crinoline. Click picture for more image of this holiday perfect vintage dress. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 18" bodice, 44" long $300

Vintage 50's dress of black crepe & taffeta  with gingham and pinwheel details! Bodice of black crepe rayon, diagonal striped bands of black & white gingham intersect whirling soutache pinwheels. Full skirt in black taffeta accented at hips with gingham trimmed pockets. Matching belt needs replaced, fabric is worn on buckle, a plain black belt will suffice. No other flaws on this vintage dress. No label, side metal zip & hook & eye at back of neck. 34" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $175

Blue velveteen 50s dress with gorgeous details. Small darker spot on one side of skirt, shown in images. Click for more pictures. No label, back metal zipper. 36" bust, 26" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 42"  long

Elegant and dramatic 50's dress of navy blue crepe rayon with wide contrasting linen weave rayon shawl style collar. Rhinestones accent swirling soutache punctuated by silver beaded tassels. Beads, rhinestones and soutache continue around to the back where the collar comes down in split peak. Side metal zipper, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Shimmering bombshell beauty! 38" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16 1/2" bodice, 47" long $210

Delightful shell pink nubby wool knit 50s dress with floral sequined accents at neckline (front & back) and on skirt. Edged at neckline with a band of sheer fine tulle.  So feminine! No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 40-42" bust, 30-32" waist, 50" hips, 18" bodice, 3" sleeves, 47" long $170

Elegant nylon chiffon and lace in a soft champagne hue make up this unique 50s dress. Bands of solid taffeta layered with chiffon angle across bodice from a ruched seam on right hip, waist seam scoops down above a flirty, full chiffon layer over taffeta. Elbow length sleeves, hook and eye at back of neck, side metal zipper. Appears hand made, no label. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 13" sleeves, 16" bodice, 47" long $240

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Smashing black lace and tulle 50s cocktail dress with beaded accents around the neckline. Pleated tulle at bust and inserts in gores of skirts. Black beads around neckline with crystalline drops. Breathtaking and glamorous! Side  metal zipper, no label, no flaws, hard to find larger size! Click picture for more images. 48" bust, 40" waist, 56" hips, 18" bodice, 4" sleeves, 50" long $260

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Shocking pink velveteen and nylon chiffon 50s dress with cummerbund waist, full skirt and scarf draped back. Sleeveless tank bodice, back metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 56" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $225

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Delightful aqua taffeta 50s dress with flower and butterfly print! Silk taffeta in pale aqua with violet/pink& black  butterflies flitting amongst a floral print. Surplice bodice with short sleeves, keyhole notched at cuffs with knot-ties. Self belt at inset waist, full skirt. Back metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 10" sleeves, 43" long $225

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