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Feminine and sophisticated black silk 50s dress with deep pink silk velvet ruffled neckline adorned with a silk and organza rose. By acclaimed designer NETTIE ROSENSTEIN, a rare find indeed! Neckline is cinched with a black silk flat cord woven in and out beneath. Princess seamed to under bust, self crinoline. Half sash of black silk cord ties waist in back, back metal zipper. Utterly flawless. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 25" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 47" long $525

Chic sculpted black wool 50s dress with princess seaming by ANNE FOGARY for Margot Inc. High neckline, notched long sleeves.....deep pleats at hips create full skirt. Deep V back with wide pleats create  interest behind. Fully lined. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Strikingly stark in design with feminine detailing...a timeless look from a great designer. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 24" sleeves, 41" long $345

COMING SOON..... Gorgeous ebony knit wool  50s wiggle dress with satin bow, buttons and belt. Watch for details.

COMING SOON.... Champagne silk 50s party dress with embroidery and sculpted skirt. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images and watch for details.

Cornflower blue taffeta 50s dress with abstract flocked design, gathered neckline...scalloped dropped waist above full skirt. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. No flaws, no label. 36" bust, 26" waist, full hips, 43" long $225

COMING SOON Divine soft pastel 50s Hawaiian sundress in sky blue with pink floral print. Three dimensional floral applique at neckline and on right strap. By the "Kahana Manufacturing Co." Honolulu. Sheer floral chintz over floral cotton lining, cord spaghetti straps. Vinyl zip up back has been replaced in past with pink zipper, not visible from outside but of note. No stains or holes. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. More images to come. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $245

Pale pink tulle 50s dress with ruffled bust accented with silk bow. Afew scattered storage spots on ribbon on back. Watch for more images. 34"bust, 24" waist, 50" hips, 49" long $175

Sunshine yellow 50s sundress is ribbed cotton with rhinestone studded bodice front and back. Metal side zip, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 50" hips, 19" bodice, 46" long $235

Sultry black wool wiggle 50s dress with wide pleated cummerbund waist wrap accented in back with huge bow. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws, no label, back metal zip. Click picture for more images. 35" bust, 25" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 39" long $205

Deep blue 50s wool dress in wiggle silhouette with satin ruched cummerbund waist trimmed with wool cross piece and bow. By Parklane Debs, metal zip up back. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $195

COMING SOON..... Deep blue crepe rayon 50s dress with faux jacket  over lace bodice. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Watch for details.

Deep navy blue silk jaquard 50s dress and jacket. Berry and leaf design in weave, sarong style skirt, cropped jacket. No label, no flaws. A gorgeous set! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long (jacket slightly larger) $215

COMING SOON.... Early crepe jersey rayon curve hugging 50s gown with white pique cotton accents. Bow on slit of skirt dotted with rhinestones...matching white pique cotton bolero also boasts sparking stones. Watch for details.

Bright pink carnation print 50s dress in silk twill with waist rosette. Side pleats in cummerbund effect wrap from back, centered with silk organza rosette, slim fit skirt. Back metal zipper, by. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 41" long $215

Stunning 50s sun dress and super cropped mini-jacket in white and metallic gold silk. Sundress has cummerbund style pleated waist inset, pleats at hips and fitted pencil skirt. Jacket hits below bust, has three quarter sleeves and a stand up collar. Rhinestone buttons round out the glam! Jacket would be great worn with other pieces as well...a 2 in one ensemble! Slight tarnish to gold toward underarm seam as shown. No holes or stains. XS size. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 39" hips, 41" long $225

Smashing black weighted silk 50s cocktail dress by NETTIE ROSENSTEIN. Fitted bodice with shelf bust of folded silk inset with nude and black tulle. Half sash ties with wide silk pieces in back. Slim fit pencil skirt is accented by two dramatic looped silk front panels split in center front, pieces sewn in at waist seam with miniature cartridge pleats giving the panels great volume. Petersham reinforcement at inner waist seam. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $525

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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

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

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

Stunning jet black wool 50s wiggle dress with sculpted V neckline in front, wide inset waist panel adorned with soutache and pearly beads. Has  matching cropped jacket with beaded collar. By CARLYE. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 15" bodice, 39" long $225

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50s dress in black and white gingham with wide lapel scattered with prong set rhinestones. A Pat Perkins. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $210

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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

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

Soft grey lightweight wool 50s dress with faux jacket, buttons down "placket" and angora knit collar and cuffs. Wiggle silhouette....very Marilyn! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. ON LAYAWAY

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 NEEDS REPLACED, no label.  Exquisitely made, perfect for an evening out! Click picture for more images. AS is. 34" bust, 24" waist, 48" hips, 42" long $155

Superb mocha silk 50s dress with wiggle silhouette. Wide straps from front of bodice pull to center of back and knot, trailing to below hem and creating a dramatic back view! Back metal zip, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 41" long $225

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Smashing black strapless 50s dress velvet cocktail dress with tulle shoulder wrap and fantail side insert on skirt. By CLAUDIA YOUNG. Velvet dress is ruched up center front and back and pulled up below left hip to reveal a fantail pleated insert of sheer tulle over ivory satin. Shoulder wrap attaches to top of bodice and covers back, accented with 2 gorgeous velvet floral appliques. Side metal zipper, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 47" long, 16" bodice $325

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Purple rose print jersey wool 50s dress with side swag and draped waist. Very Ceil Chapman inspired!  Back metal zip, lined, no label & no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28"  waist, 39" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $220

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50s dress of black crepe rayon with slipper satin dropped waist band and big bow at neckline. Wide sailor collar, faceted glass bead at center of bow. Cuffed three quarter sleeves. Wiggle silhouette is fitted to past knees. Side metal zip, no label, no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 41" hips, 17" bodice, 18" sleeves, 41" long $210

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50s wiggle dress in black crepe rayon with sheer neckline and sleeves. Upper bodice dotted in rhinestones, top of crepe edged in stones as well. Criss cross crepe band at collar. Back metal zipper to chiffon, hook and eye at back of neck. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 23" sleeves, 41" long $215

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Black and blue floral print silk twill 50s dress. Curving seam beneath bust, angled sleeves, bow at center of waist with pleats creating sculpted hips. Fully lined, back metal zipper. By "JULES FURST Jrs". No flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection.  Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 15" bodice, 39" hips, 43" long $220

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Bronze acetate 50s wiggle dress with leafy embroidery and notched rounded collar. Angled sleeves, hip pockets. Watch for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $165

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Black silk 50s cocktail dress with off-centre draping and bow, edged at top and hem in jet black velvet. Brilliantly constructed, bodice has interior section fully boned around front...skirt has inner skirt of black silk banded with velvet at hem. This dual construction requires 2 zippers (both metal) up back. Original store hangtag from "Davison's Georgian Room". No label. I believe this dress is very likely a Ceil Chapman based on one nearly identical in draping and textile sold 3 years ago, but no label to prove it! If its not, its made as well as any Ceil I've ever handled....utterly breathtaking and sinfully sultry! No flaws, never worn. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $525

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Black organza over taffeta 50s party dress with silver and gold metallic atomic screen print. Pleated & sculpted bust over black velvet, gathered at shoulders. Drop waist with full skirt, self belt. By Jane Hughes. Two tiny repairs at waist (from belt rub), not noticeable within screen print. No holes or stains...superb condition! Click picture for more images.  36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $275

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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

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Utterly breathtaking 50s cocktail dress by LILLI ANN. Black silk with metallic gold bodice and hip accent, stand up collar, peaked seaming under bust.  Click picture for more images & watch for details. 38" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 44" long $345

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1950's pg. 2

1950's pg. 3 (separates)

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

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