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vintage dress vicky tiel dress polka dot dress
Silk chiffon polka dot 80s dress with sculpted plunging neckline, ruched bodice and dramatic hip bow. Made in France by VICKY TIEL. Bow shown stuffed with tissue to give idea of volume. Neckline edged in wire at V, side vinyl zipper. Some faint yellowing along top of underarms *inside* dress, does not show when worn. Clean, stain and hole free.....superb condition. Click picture for more images.
34" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips

$325
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80s lycra blend black knit dress with fantastic wire sculpted ruffle at hem. By Cache. No flaws but likely not as deep of a black as originally was. Click picture for more images.
38" bust (max), 28" waist, (max), 38" hips (max), 37" long

$255
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Eggplant bronze iridescent taffeta 80s party dress by VICTOR COSTA. Strapless bodice accented with ruffled, wide self sash. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$245
vintage ANNE KLEIN Dresses 80s dress
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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
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
Sweet ruffles and lace 80s dress by Gunne Sax. Shoulders and neckline trimmed in lace and netting, satin ribbon piping and buttons down front to below knee. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 45" hips, 15" bodice, 43" long

$135
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Sweet white cotton 80s dress with ditsy blue floral print and lace panel with corset lace up front. Sundress style bodice, full length with ruffle at hem. By Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice

$135
80s dress diane freis dress
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Candy pink, white and blue floral 80s dress by DIANE FREIS. Dropped smocked waist, cord tie neckline with beaded and tassled ends. Skirt is gored with inserts of striped fabric to coordinate with sleeves. Watch for details.
susan freis dress 80s dress
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80s bright blue, green and cinnamon floral dress by SUSAN FREIS. Ruffled deep V neckline with beaded cord tie at neck. Watch for details.
susan freis dress 80s dress
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Black and white 80s dress with smocking and ruffled detailing by SUSAN FREIS. Watch for details.
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Freis-inspired 80s bright cobalt blue and purple floral dress by Southtown. Ruffled deep V neckline ties shut with cord, beaded at ends...smocked waist, gored skirt. Watch for details.
Shimmering metallic magenta and black early 80s disco dress with peaked neckline and ruched fitted bodice. Semi sheer top layer over black jersey. Zips up back, by "TEMPTATIONS". No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 53" long

$155
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 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
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
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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

$325
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

$375
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
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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
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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
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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
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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