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Dusky mauve crepe rayon 50s cocktail dress with slipper satin accents by FRANKLIN. Pleated sash around hips with fringed ends swagged at right hip.Satin trim at collar and cuffs. Metal zip up back, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 19" sleeves, 17" bodice, 44" long $225

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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

Late 50s sweet lavender satin jaquard wiggle dress with hip bow trimmed in rhinestones. No flaws. Click picture for more details. 38" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $185

Pink and black striped satin early 50s dress with black trimmed strapless bodice and big bow. Ballerina length falling to about mid-calf. Side metal zipper, boned bodice, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 47" long $325

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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

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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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

Fawn wool 50s wiggle dress with squared neckline trimmed in genuine mink. Darts slim waist & hips. Long sleeves taper at wrists, side metal zipper. Unlined, no label. Self belt snaps in back. No flaws. Click picture for more images.  36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 16" bodice, 24" sleeves, 41" long $215

Softest shell pink jaquard 50s dress with pleats and bow in front, coordinating cropped jacket (not shown in this shot). From the Spencer Community Theatre collection. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $225

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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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

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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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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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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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

Soft blue taffeta 50s party dress with embroidered lace collar accented with prong set rhinestones. Rounded collar in front dips to a shallow V in back with tiny bow. Self belt, back metal zip. No flaws. By "Dorothy Hubbs". Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long, 17" sleeves $180

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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

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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

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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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

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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

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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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

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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