| Utterly breathtaking 50s dress by Minx Modes. Black crepe rayon fitted dress with dramatic petal cut satin peplum, satin fold over collar flips up on one side to reveal a shocking pink silk poppy. Back metal zip, pencil skirt. Missing original belt....remove the loops or just add your own! A stunner either way. Click picture for more images, no flaws. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 42" long, 16" bodice, 17" sleeves $345 |
| COMING SOON..... 50s gown in black rayon with white pique halter straps, bow dotted with rhinestones. Watch for details. |
| COMING SOON.... Rose pink lace 50s dress with rhinestones and beading. Watch for details. |
| Metallic gold Asian inspired print silk 50s sundress with fitted jacket (click through to see dress without!). Dress has cummerbund style pleated waist inset, pleated at hips, fitted pencil skirt. Snug jacket hits just below bust, rhinestone buttons. Slight tarnish toward gold toward underarm seam as shown, scarcely noticeable. No holes or stains. XS size. Part of the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 39" hips, 41" long $225 sale $175 |
| Classic pink tulle and lace 50s party dress with ribbon and bow beneath shelf bust. A few scattered storage spots on ribbon on the back, scarcely noticeable. Side metal zip. 34" bust, 24" waist, 50" hips, 49" long $145 |
| Deep blue crepe rayon 50s dress with faux jacket over lace bodice. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Slight fade at left shoulder, click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 14" sleeves, 41" long $75 SOLD |
| Bright pink carnation print 50s dress in black silk twill with waist rosette. Side pleats in cummerbund effect wrapping back to front, centered with silk organza rosette....slim fit skirt. Back metal zipper. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 41" long $215 sale $150 |
| 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 small rhinestone shank back button. Back metal zip, fitted crop jacket with self buttons. No flaws, no label. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 34" bust, 24" waist, 48" hips, 43" long Jacket~ 35" bust, 25" waist, 13" long, 6" sleeves $255 sale $200 |
| 1950s dress of buff colored rayon. Large self buttons, wide portrait collar and peaked hip pockets detailed with soutache, beads and studs. By Mademoiselle, missing original belt...no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $195 |
| 50s crinkled cotton shirt dress with lilac and lavender embroidered florals up left side. Self belt, no flaws. More details to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $155 |
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| Plum and black cotton 50s dress New Look early 50s dress with black braided applique at waist and neckline. Black buttons along white panel at neck (one missing), black buttons at cuffs. Back metal zipper. No stains or holes, more images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 15" sleeves, 41" long $165 sale $115 |
| 1950s black wool dress by Franklin with embroidered lace at blouson waist dotted with rhinestones. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 19" sleeves, 41" long $195 |
| Black silk short sleeve cocktail dress with nipped waist jacket adorned with dangling beads at collar and hips. A few dangly beads missing, no stains or holes....great condition. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 15" bodice, 39" long Jacket~ 39" bust, 27" waist, 19" long, 19" sleeves $185 |
| Black taffeta New Look inspired early 50s dress with rhinestone trimmed pockets, by Carlye. An as-is piece, this has metal rings up center to use with a ribbon or cord in a corset style, hook and ete at waist and neck. Self belt. Has a hole in left shoulder on back as well. A little TLC will make this easily wearable! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $90 |
| 50s black knit silk dress with metallic silver flecks, open weave bell sleeves. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist (max measurements), 42" hips, 39" long $200 |
| Blue polished crepe rayon 50s dress with oval design, self belt & buttons, black trim on collar with bow. No flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 41" long $170 |
| COMING SOON.... Bold salmon taffeta and tulle 50s dress with scarf. satin scarves hang from back (shown pulled up and wrapped)...there are some spots on the scarves, could be shortened or removed. As is. More details to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 43" long $100 |
| COMING SOON... 50s aqua Celanese rayon dress with abstract white swirl print. Rhinestone trimmed ribbon on collar, button front. More details to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $135 |
| 1950s dress of aqua blue and shades of green plaid cotton with large bow at neckline. Fitted silhouette, metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 41" long $195 |
| 50s textured rayon dress in absinthe green and black. Surplice bodice, short sleeves, self belt, semi full skirt. Great print and colourway! No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images.. 42" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 40" long $165 |
| Black and pink atomic print party dress with bolero! Sundress style rayon faille dress with black button accents at straps, notched at center of neckline. Side metal zipper, short buttonless bolero jacket. A couple pale pink dots on jacket at right shoulder, faint and barely of note. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $215 |
| Deep pine green velveteen 50s dress with V neck front and back, by Anne Fogarty. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $315 |
| Luxe raspberry silk 50s dress by Larry Aldrich. Exaggerated sailor collar, zips up front, self belt. Unique design, rich color. A few surface "scuffs" to the satin finish on the silk, no stains or holes. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $210 |
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| 1950s dress of black silk with openwork lace upper bodice dotted in rhinestones. Black velvet bow at high waist seam. Back of bodice is black, metal zip up back. Unlined, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 41" long $225 |
| 50s dress of rose tinged copper lace and tulle. Shawl collar dips low into peaks on either side of metal zip in back, angles picked up again in lace overlay on skirt above tulle...lined in a soft copper pink acetate taffeta. By De Michel of California. From Faye-Renee Resort Boutique of Palm Springs. No flaws, more images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $245 |
| 50s summer halter dress with black bodice and atomic print polka dot and star print skirt. Dress zips up front from neckline to mid skirt, quite unusual for a piece of this era! Waist is gathered into a ribbon reinforcement behind waist seam, halter ties behind neck. No label, flawless condition. Click picture for more images. 36-38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $225 |
| 50s baby blue faille rayon party dress with zippered front, stand up neckline and rhinestone trimmed lace appliques. Notched turned up cuffs on angled sleeves, self belt. By NatLynn. Very faint discoloration under the arms, scarecely noticeable. Click picture for more images. 35" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $175 |
| 50s black wool and silk 2 piece dress with New Look inspired flared peplum. Pencil skirt zips and hooks on side. Top has unusual rhinestone hooks down waist from center bust, hook at throat with cord bow. Cord runs through a whipstitched neckline. Seams reinforced with silk seam ribbon....truly superbly made, but no label. An amazing set. Flawless condition. Click picture for more images. top~ 38" bust, 29" waist, 24" long skirt~ 28" waist, 40" hips, 26" long $285 |
| 50s black acetate taffeta dress by Nelly Don. Looped wool yarn fringe around rounded collar and around oversized hip pockets, self belt, side metal zip. No flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 16" bodice, 42" hips, 42" long $210 |
| 1950s Persian print cotton beach dress. V neckline bodice, smocked back with metal zipper. Sarong wrap skirt conceals built in swim bottoms! Very Alfred Shaheen, but has no label. Straps button with 2 buttons on each for adjusting. No flaws. Click picture for more images. bust~ 32-36" bust, waist 24-26", hips 38", 40" long $225 |
| 50s dress of black and bronze woven floral reverse weave rayon. Sleeveless dress has dropped waist seam, wide pleats just below seam to create fullness, back metal zipper. Bolero has rounded collar, rhinestone button. By Arthur Weiss. No flaws, more images to come. 40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 42" long $200 |
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1950s blue floral silk dress with inset waist, bow in back. New old stock. More images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 41" long, 18" sleeves, 16" bodice $185 |
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| 1950s shocking pink and bright emerald green silk dress with wide, super long sash. Buttons up front, hook at waist, metal zipper center hips. By Townley, associated with Claire McCardell (no McCardell label)....while it seems quite her style, there is no way to know if she had influence on this piece. Has a few flaws...deeper pink/red line across skirt in back at knee height, small spot on sleeve. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 44" long $115 |
1950s deep blue wool dress with pleated drape at neckline, bodice and down to hip. By Pierre Balmain. Collar gently folded at high neckline, scarf drape tucks through at front and has button accent....pleated piece falls across and down bodice and tucks in above faux hip pocket. Button from hip pocket is missing (the buttons are self-button, shank back, one could be made). Small hole under left arm and one at front of skirt as shown...petersham reinforced waist, fully lined in silk. Back metal zipper. No stains, label appears crisp...dress was likely never worn. A rare piece of fashion history. Click picture for more details. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long, 18" sleeves $950 |
| 1950s cherry red taffeta party dress by Jonathan Logan. Ruched at rounded neckline and on every tier of full skirt, trimmed in black velvet ribbon. Zips up side. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 16" bust, 43" long $245 |
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| 1950s sheer yellow nylon blend dress with deep blue flocked polka dots. Rhinestone buttons, stand up band around hips, angled sleeves with notched stand up cuffs. No flaws, no labels. Will require and dress or slip beneath...the original owner said the boys called these "barbed wire" dresses because you could see what was inside but you couldn't get to it! Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" hips, 16" bodice, 40" hips, 8" sleeves, 42" long $200 |
| 1950s two piece deep green velveteen suit with flared skirt, peplum on jacket. By Jonathan Logan. Mid forearm length sleeves, wide peaked collar. No flaws. Click picture for more images. jacket~ 36" bust, 27" waist, 19" long skirt~ 26" waist, 40" hips, 28" long $215 |
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