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Late 80s dress by ANNE KLEIN DRESSES. Jersey cotton goddess dress with ruched shoulder straps and neckline, plunging V back. Original store tag intact from BULLOCKS-WILSHIRE. Size 10. Watch for details.

$425
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80s gown LANVIN
Bright plisse cotton one shoulder late 70s to early 80s  ankle length summer dress by LANVIN. Dress comes up to one shoulder and is gathered into an O ring, same O ring detail mimicked at top of very long side metal zipper. Fully lined, in perfect condition aside from a few faint spots on lining only, not seen when worn! Click picture for more images.
39" bust, 29" waist, 56" hips, 19" bodice, 59" long

$750
jessica mcclintock 80s dress
Late 80s Jessica McClintock (Gunne Sax)  party dress with wired velvet bodice with plunging neckline, and skirt flocked with metallic red bows. Self crinoline of black tulle beneath skirt. No flaws.  Perfect for the holidays! Sz 5/6. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 24" waist, 40" hips, 38" long
$125
vintage dress vintage Frank Usher
Cornflower blue chiffon 80s cocktail dress with ruffled accents by FRANK USHER. Rhumba ruffles down left hip and around hemline, ruched top to bottom. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 
38" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 37" long

$145
SOLD
80s dress vintage dress vintage carmen marc valvo
Shimmering white fringe beaded 80s mini dress by CARMEN MARC VALVO. Sequins and dangling beads top to bottom on tank style mini, with scooped neckline in back. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 
38" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 37" long

$165
SOLD
vintage EZTEVEZ harem pants
Late 80s to early 90s polka dot set by LUIS ESTEVEZ. Midriff top with criss cross back that wraps to front to tie, chic billowy harem pants. Pants zip up back. Click picture for more images.
Top~ 36-38" bust, 36" high waist, 21" sleeves
Pants~ 30" waist, 56" hips, 13" rise, 41" long

$245
80s dress vintage dress 80s prom dress
Electric blue 80s strapless mini cocktail dress set off by black details. Obi style sash with side bow, layered look bodice, slim fit skirt to above the knee. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 38" long

$145
SOLD
vintage bill blass dress
Late 80s to early 90s black and white polka dot tunic dress by BILL BLASS. White sequins set off bold black beaded and sequined polka dots, necklace style collar, vinyl zip up back. Silk lined. Sequins on front have a slightly yellower hue than the ones on the back that I can't explain, hard to tell unless you are looking for it. No stains or holes, click picture for more images.
38" bust, 38" waist, 40" hips, 38" long

$350
SOLD
80s dress vintage dress etsy andrea jovine
See our etsy store, scarletbirdvintage (click image at left) for more 80s, including this incredible knit wiggle dress with gemstone and embroidered detail down deep V back, by Andrea Jovine.
80s dress thierry mugler dress
Blue military styled 80s THIERRY MUGLER dress with asymetrical closure accented with star shaped studs. Darts at waist front and back, hip pockets, hemline scoops lower in back. Notched stand up collar. Star studs along placket, dress snaps behind them. No flaws, original shoulder pads missing (used some extras from my shop for picture, can be worn without or some can be added). Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 24" sleeves, 42" long

$425
80s dress vintage dress adele simpson
Iconic 80s belted cotton sheath dress with button shoulder detail by ADELE SIMPSON. Straight, loose cut cinched with self belt, lightweight cotton. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
40" bust, 38" waist, 44" hips, 42" long

$115
vintage valentino coat
Fire engine red voluminous wool swing coat from the 80s by VALENTINO. Double breasted with flap accents buttoning to coat toward shoulders, wide cuffs. Huge shoulder pads. Coat had some fabric removed from center back to take down some of the swing (by original owner), extra fabric still with coat to send along. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 
42" bust, 48" waist, 50" hips, 23" sleeves, 50" long

$525
vintage PAULINE TRIGERE vintage clothing
Fire engine red, dramatically seamed wool crepe 80s dress by PAULINE TRIGERE. Princess seamed in channels all the way around, giving this dress amazing movement. Notched neckline, small shoulder pads, zipper cuffs. One tiny hole repaired at front of skirt around right knee. Click pictures for more images. 
42" bust, 32" waist, 50" hips, 43" long, 24" sleeves

$175
vintage CHLOE blouse
80's CHLOE' blouse with dramatic 30s styling. All silk with wide capelet collar draped asymetrically across front, buttoning to left of center at rounded neckline. Buttons up beneath wide collar. Pouf sleeves end in wide cuffs. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
42" bust, 42" waist, 35" sleeves, 24" long

$185
SOLD
vintage MISSONI italian knit 80s
Italian knit MISSONI persimmon coloured duster jacket with ribbed knit collar and exaggerated cuffs. Open front has no closures...a simple layering piece with great style. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
17" shoulders, 40" bust, 40" waist, 40" hips, 25" sleeves, 47" long

$350
vintage LIMITED 80's skirt
Vintage LIMITED 80's skirt with bright multicolor print. Mini length, zips up back, slight stretch to cotton blend textile. Click picture for more images. Add some colored tights and work that 80s look! 
30" waist, 39-40" hips, 20" long

$50
80s shirt 40s style asymetrical BENGTSSON European
Asymetrical 40's inspired 70's wool top with loads of fantastic details. By "BENGTSSON with love". Lightning bolt pin front sewn on by owner at some point, appears to not be original.
18" shoulders, 40" bust, 30" waist, 22" sleeves, 25" long

$95
vintage diane freis
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Outrageous Diane Freis metallic red and black mini cocktail dress with smocked waist/hips and sheer sequined inset at neckline. Skirt is a double bubble! Watch for details!
vintage zandra rhodes
Dramatic sketchwork jewelry print silk 80s blouse by ZANDRA RHODES. Soft white rayon with bold layered necklace sketchwork likely done by Rhodes herself and printed onto fabric as is her trademark. Sash is secured to sides, quite long and can wrap around twice in an obi effect. Blouse was longer in back, coming down and curving beneath hips but was altered by owner....removed fabric will be sent along, could be reattached or worn as is. Cuffed sleeves button with faux pearl. No stains or holes, superb condition. Labeled "ZANDRA RHODES II", English size 8, American size 6. Click picture for more images.
36-38" bust, 30" waist, 23" sleeves, 26" long

$350
SOLD!
gemma kahng jacket
Fantastic 80's (perhaps into 90s with serious 80s styling!) leather jacket by designer "GEMMA KAHNG". Designer's image on label is repeated on the oversize gold metal buttons that fasten to leather in front of placket....heavy golden metal buttons behind placket button through to inside to minimize pull on the decorative buttons. Extremely well made, no flaws, click picture for more images.
36" bust, 30" waist, 17" long, 22" sleeves

$215
80s dress vintage dress
80s strapless mini cocktail dress in crepe rayon with satin accents. Cummerbund waist with hip bow and swag, satin lined strapless bust. Fully lined, vinyl zip up back, no flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 38" long

$145
SOLD