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Chambray blue cotton 50s dress with dramatic stand up, pleated collar, peaked cuffs at angled sleeves and rhinestone trimmed inset. Waist panel above full skirt, missing belt. No flaws. More images to come.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$185
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Glamorous black taffeta 50s party dress with full skirt, black sequined band on nude backing around top of bust. Has matching bolero. No label, no flaws...click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$215
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1950s black wool and taffeta New Look dress with rhinestone accents at collar. Has matching belt w/ rhinestone buckle, stones missing, will send it along (a plain black belt will suffice). No flaws. More images to come.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42"  hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$165
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50s dress vintage dress sophia loren
Late 50s Sophia Loren inspired peasant dress with black corset lace waist. No flaws. More images to come.
38" bust, 28" waist, 41" hips, 57" long

$165
50s dress peasant dress vintage dress sophia loren
Bright floral 1950s peasant dress with smocked waist, elastic off-shoulder neckline. Very Sophia Loren! More images to come. No flaws.
38" bust, 30" high waist, 42" hips, 56" long

$195
50s dress vintage dress
50s cotton cutwork floral dress with embroidered edges to flowers, in grey and white. Bow at squared neckline, pleated skirt. Some fray to threads at edges of flowers, small hole in right hip...sold as is, super cute! No stains. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 15" bodice, 40" long

$80
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Soft pewter grey cotton 50s dress with pintuck pleats, embroidered lace and rhinestone buttons/cuffs. Self belt, pencil skirt, stand up snug collar. No label, no flaws, click picture for more images. .
38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long

$200
vintage dress 50s dress butterfly print dress
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50s cotton New Look inspired dress in soft white with grey and black branch and foliage print accented with bright yellow, coral, blue and green butterflies! Black cord piping along side of bodice, peaked and notched cuffs at angled sleeve, black buttons with rhinestone centers, self belt. No flaws! Click picture for more images.
40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long

$200
50s dress vintage dress atomic print dress
Soft crepe rayon 50s dress with atomic print in greys, white and mint green. Sculpted pleats at collar, short sleeves, self belt. Side metal zipper, no label. Belt slightly aged looking, easily replaced with black or white! No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$175
50s dress vintage dress xl vintage dress
Checkered weave two tone black rayon 50s dress with rhinestone bows at center bodice, waist to hip panel, pleated skirt. Larger size, shown clipped on mannequin. No flaws. More images to come.
48" bust, 40" waist, 50" hips, 17" bodice, 43" long

$165
50s dress vintage dress shirtwaist dress
Cherry red cotton 50s shirtwaist dress with full skirt, black paisley print. Self buttons, full skirt with hidden zipper center below waist seam. Missing belt, would look great with black or white or even a bright color! No flaws, click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$195
50s dress wrap dress mcmullen dress
Cherry red cotton 50s two piece dress with small black floral print in bands. Top is wrap style wrapping from front around back and tying in center of midriff. Skirt has side metal zip and hooks/snaps, full style pleated into waist band. By McMullen, no flaws. Click picture for more images.
34" bust, 24" waist, top is 17" long, skirt 26", hips 44"

$210
50s blue silk demure dress with all over dainty white abstract screen print, white lace up center and on stand up collar. Chic bow at neckline, dropped waist above full skirt, self belt. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 41" long

$215
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Amazing grey & lime-tinged yellow sweater, skirt and stole set accented in sparkling rhinestones!  Fitted sweater in charcoal grey with dashes of yellow knit in, accented with rhinestone in V shape around neckline. Skirt of heavy wool felt dotted with larger yellow felt dashes trimmed in more rhinestones. Skirt has side metal zip & hooks/eyes. Stole of knit wool in grey backed with shimmering lime tinged yellow taffeta, edged in yarn tassles. By "DEL MAR". No flaws. Click picture for more images.
Sweater~36" bust max, 26" waist max, 21" long, 18" sleeves
Skirt~ 24" waist, full hips, 27" long

$415
50s dress 50s circle skirt del mar
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Soft tan 50s cotton eyelet embroidered wiggle dress with underbust bow accented with rhinestone oval. Lined in lighterweight cotton, back metal zipper. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 41" long

$200

50s dress vintage sundress
50s sundress in a soft viole cotton blue and white plaid. Sundress has wide coordinating sash as well as a self belt with buckle. Comes with a bolero in the same textile AND a bright red rayon cropped jacket! Wear without the jackets, with either belt, wear the jackets with other ensembles, the sash as a head scarf....loads of possibilities! No flaws, side metal zip. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long

$245
50s dress vintage dress
50s red taffeta dress with all over abstract print in black with a scattering of white roses. Wide neckline with white collar detailed with black velvet ribbon, mirrored at snap shut cuffs. Full skirt, side metal zip. No label, no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 23" sleeves, 42" long

$225
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Cherry red wool 50s dress with black and red rose design. Wide neckline, tight sleeves with snap cuffs. Piped at waist with wide flat bow....semi-full skirt. Side metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 23" sleeves, 41" long

$215
50s dress of black rayon velvet with soutache, bead and ball fringe trim below waist. Side metal zipper. Has one rough repair at right toward underarm and another by zipper where someone added a black ribbon run vertically to fix/reinforce (likely a stage repair). No holes or stains, sold as is. Click picture for more images.
No label.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long

$125
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50s two piece dress in jet black with bright pink, blue and purple rose print. Blouse buttons with beveled plastic buttons, cuffed sleeves, notched collar. Skirt is quilted and top stitched with metallic gold thread, lined with stiffener for fullness. No flaws. Side metal zip. Self belt. Click picture for more images.
Blouse~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 21" long
Skirt~26" waist, 54" hips,  26" long

$185
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1950s blue and white pin striped cotton sundress with rounded pleats at neckline, blue buttons and bows on shoulders. Sekf belt, side metal zipper. No flaws. More images to come.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$155
50s dress vintage dress
1950s rayon dress with blue batik inspired floral print, white button detail on bodice and hip pockets. No flaws, zips at side. More images to come.
38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long

$95

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50s semi sheer voile cotton batik meets pastel chevron print dress. Self belt above crinkle pleat band around hips, full skirt. Back metal zip. no flaws, more images to come.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$155
50s dress vintage dress  nelly don
Stunning black crepe rayon early 50s dress by NELLY DON. Loads or buttons collat to hem, skirt made up of generous amounts of fabric tiered and shirred into seams. Fitted bodice has silk collar with silk bow, silk cuffs. Smart and chic. New old stock, no flaws. Watch for details.
36" bust, 25" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 44" long

$195
atomic print dress 50s dress
Red flecked wool 50s dress with fold over collar, self belt and button front. More details to come. Missing 2 buttons, no stains or holes.
40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long

$95
50s dress vintage dress
Purple and black checked cotton 50s day dress. More details to come. No flaws.
40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 42" long

$135
50s dress vintage dress pat premo
Atomic design 50s dress with unusual zippered front and exaggerated hip pockets by designer PAT PREMO. One tiny pen mark on skirt.  Watch for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 40" long

$200
50s dress vintage dress
Blue dahlia print silk wiggle dress with cut out detail at neckline and blouson style jacket with bow closure at waist. Very faintly yellowed along top of underarm, not noticeable within print. No holes or other issues, utterly beautiful! Click picture for more images. 
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$215
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Dark olive wool plaid 50s dress with big brown buttons, wide neckline with rounded lapels. No label, no flaws. More images to come. (Belt shown not original, not included).
40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long

$165
50s dress vintage dress
Dahlia print 50s dress with scalloped neckline, full skirt. Textured cotton. Side metal zipper, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 15" bodice, 40" long

$165
50s dress vintage dress
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50s black rayon dress with V neckline, notched collar and gingham waist inset detailed with flat bow and buttons. More info to come!
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Deep navy blue crepe and faille rayon drop waist dress with button bodice, buckle and sash effect at hips. Wide collar, sleeves cuffed in faille. Full skirt. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 18" bodice, 44" long

$200


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50s light blue linen weave rayon dress with embroidered scalloped placket with doughnut buttons. Self belt, elastic insets at sides of waist. By Lordleigh. No flaws, click picture for more images.
40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 39" long

$155
50s dress in blue and green with black embroidered eyelet effect (you'll want a slip under this!). Black velvet waist inset with offset bow, huge New Look inspired peplum! Back metal zip, by "Molly Modes". No flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long

$240
50s dress vintage dress new look dress
Wonderful soft blue voile cotton 50s dress by CLAIRE MCCARDELL. Click picture for more images. A few tiny holes in netting between soutache coils, corded waist wrap has some fraying to seams and underarms have very very faint discoloration, visible only upon inspection in the right lighting. A little TLC and this dress is wearable and perfect for a collector of McCardell's work! Click picture for more images. 
26" bust, 26" waist, full hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 44" long

$525
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50s cotton sundress in aqua blue with lace trim and bow at bust. Basque waist, full skirt, metal zipper. No flaws. More images to come.
34" bust, 24" waist, 42" hips, 40" long

$90
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Egyptian heiroglyphic print 50s dress (with jacket). Sleeveless sheath style dress with waist seam and darts at hips and bust, metal zip up back....jacket lined in white acetate. No flaws, no label. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 40" long (jacket slightly larger, 14" long)

$225
Iridescent shot-silk 50s sundress with cropped jacket in royal purple with red and orange sunburst print. Sleeveless bodice on dress has very faint lightening under arms, best bet is to wear with jacket which is flawless. More to come from the same estate of German designer pieces!
DRESS~ 36" bust, 27" waist, 45" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long
JACKET~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 20" long, 9" sleeves

SALE $65
50s dress sundress German designer
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Bright floral cotton 50s summer party dress with pleated inset at neckline studded with rhinestones.  More rhinestones on straps and on waist band. No flaws, mint condition.
Click picture for more details.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 41" long

$225
Sky blue cotton 50s sundress with sweet bolero! Rhinestones around neckline on dress, scattered on collar of cropped jacket. Peaked sleeves on jacket, no closure....dress has metal zipper and self belt. 3 little pale yellow spots on back of skirt toward hem, barely noticeable. Click picture for more images.
DRESS~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long JACKET~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 7" sleeves, 15" long
$160
50s sun dress vintage dress rhinestones bolero
50s dress 50s suit vintage clothing
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Black faille rayon 2 piece 50s suit with bow at nipped waist accented with buttons, rhinestones at collar. Pencil skirt. No flaws. More details to come.
50s dress vintage dress
Chambray blue rayon 50s dress with lace overlay and rhinestones. By NatLynn. Fitted bodice, semi full skirt, back metal zipper. Flawless condition. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$225
50s dress vintage dress
50s black crepe rayon dress with satin ribbon bow at collar, button bodice, full skirt. Has one hole repaired on top of left shoulder, side metal zipper. More images to come.
44" bust, 34" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 39" long

$115
50s dress polka dot dress
Classic sheer navy blue polka dot 50s dress with wide, curving lapel, big cuffs on short sleeves and rhinestone center buttons. Buttons to hem, self belt. No label. Missing some stones in buttons, barely noticeable....no other flaws! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 41" long

$185
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50s dress atomic print dress
Fabulous 50s cotton summer dress with atomic style print of seashells in aqua, pink, green and white. Neckline flanked by dots of rhinestones and dangling faux pearls. Click picture for more images, no flaws.
34" bust, 24" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$215
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1950s dress vintage dress
Bright turquoise lightweight, fine wale corduroy 50s dress. Notched neckline, self belt, large hip pockets. Side metal zipper. No label, no flaws. More images to come.
38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long

$135
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