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Alix of Miami sundress with pleated bust, halter neckline, smocked back and matching beach jacket. Pleated bust with exotic print in blues, deep red and green on an ivory background....halter straps button behind neck with rhinestone buttons. Self belt, smocked back. Matching short sleeve beach jacket with single button at throat, rounded collar and swing cut. Labeled "RIVIERA WEEKENDER by ALIX OF MIAMI". No flaws. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long Blouse~ 15" shoulders, 42" bust, 48" waist, 50" hips, 10" sleeves, 28" long $315

50s shirtwaist dress in crisp cotton in red and white toile print. Buttons to waist, snaps behind self belt and to mid hip level. Short sleeves, semi flared skirt. Pocket on right side of skirt. By BILL SIMS. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 40" long $135

Wicked-tight wool knit 50s dress by JANTZEN. Just as sexy as any swimwear but a lot more covered up! Scrolling open weave band around rounded neckline, bracelet length sleeves...stretches as a sweater knit. No flaws at  all. Just add curves! Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30-32" waist, 42" hips, 20" sleeves, 41" long $155

Salmon pink 50s sundress in slubbed cotton with peaked hip pockets and lace applique at neckline. Wide straps and squared neckline, side metal zipper, no label. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $165

Another beauty from the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection! Bright red cotton with tropical print in white and metallic gold. An iconic 50s Hawaiian dress by PEGGY WOOD. Piped detail at top of bust, wide straps, full skirt pleated into waist seam. Back metal zipper. Slightly lighter red than likely was 50 years ago, but no stains, holes or fade spots! Missing original belt. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 39" long $310

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Iridescent, polished cotton in soft violet 50s dress with full skirt and hip detail accented with STAR shaped rhinestone button detail at sides of dropped waist. Full skirt. Back metal zip with repair at base (of zipper, not fabric) and a small blemish on left bust as shown. No label. Click picture for more images.  36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 16" sleeves, 42" long $175

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

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

What's better than a poodle print vintage 50's dress? SQUIRRELS! Squirrels with acorns, no less. Adorable white cotton sundress with black squirells and yellow acorns (squirrels have yellow eyes, charmingly or startlingly, depending on how you look at it). Dress piped in yellow matching straps at shoulders. Comes with matching wee bolero, click picture to see more images. By "Georgianna Frocks", side metal zip. Great vintage dress. Dress~~34-36" bust, 24" waist, 15-16" bodice, 62" hips, 43" long Jacket~~shoulders 15", bust 36", length 13" $245

Bright turquoise linen weave rayon 50s dress with bow at neckline, wide collar and lace across upper bodice. Rhinestone center clear plastic buttons down front, bow snaps in place. Large hip pockets add va-va-voom! No flaws, appears never worn. Click picture for more images. 44" bust, 34" waist, 44" hips, 18" bodice, 8" sleeves, 44" long $210

Crisp summery cotton 2 piece 50s dress with bold turquoise and fern green paisley print, picked up in a band at bottom of full skirt. Skirt has side metal zipper and button at waist, sleeveless shell top has side metal zipper and squared bateau neackline. Two smocked sections either side of waist center create blouson effect, blouse hangs longer past waist to stay tucked in. No flaws. Labeled "By Petti". Click picture for more images. TOP~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 21" long SKIRT~ 26" waist, 48" hips, 32" long $155

Polka dot pique 50s dress by PAT PREMO. Navy blue dots on white with blue piping, full circle skirt. Back metal zipper, lined, petersham reinforcement at waist seam. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, full hips, 18" bodice to dropped waist seam, 44" long $255

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Sequined 50's Mexican dress with all over print of animals and scenery accented with shimmering sequins. Comes with matching bolero! Click picture for more images, no label and no flaws. Shown with crinoline not included. 38" bust, 28" waist, free hips, 18" bodice, 43" long $375

Bright blue abstract print 50s rayon dress with rhinestone buttons. Small rounded collar with off center rhinestone button, short sleeves, self belt. Side metal zipper. A great semi dressy day dress! Click picture for  more images. No label, no flaws. 42" bust, 34" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 10" sleeves, 42" long SALE $50

Sweet candy pink cotton 50s summer dress with piped "shelf bust" bodice. Full skirt. Back metal zipper, no label. Small darker pink dot towards hemline, no other issues. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $135

Summery bright floral print 50s sundress with bold red waist sash that criss-crosses in back, by ADRIAN TABIN. Double corded straps. Back metal zip. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $160

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 $135

Buttery yellow sheer voile cotton 50s dress by L'AIGLON. Pintucked bodice, lace bands, tiny pearlescent buttons and petite loop collar at throat. Unusual early plastic zipper at side in pale yellow. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 58" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $155

Vibrant bright yellow linen early 50s dress with vivid floral print in coral, purple and green. Wide straps attached with yellow buttons, hip pockets below waist darts. Matching cropped jacket. No label, back metal zipper. Some slight freckling along tops of shoulders, gets caught up in print. Clean and ready to wear. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long Jacket~ 39" bust, 30" waist, 14" sleeves, 15" long $195

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Violet pink and grey flecked rayon 50s dress with ruching at side bust and angled V neckline. Full skirt. Side metal zip, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 46" long $165

COMING SOON.... Lilac and lavender 50s cotton sundress with dahlia floral print full skirt and sash. Watch for details.

50s shirtwaist dress of white cotton with bright ceruleaun blue print around open cutwork. Pearlized plastic buttons, self belt, side metal zip. No label. Slight color bleed from blue print under arms. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 60" hips, 16" bodice, 8" sleeves, 43" long $95

50's wiggle dress in soft periwinkle blue with pink and white floral print. Cummerbund style waist sash in soft rose pink, scooped neckline, short sleeves. Back is pleated below waist in center to give gathered "bustle" effect. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 6" sleeves, 45" long SALE $50

Tropical print grey, white and yellow 50s cotton dress and coordinating gunmetal grey linen weave rayon overjacket lined with same fabric as the dress. Dress has self belt, fitted bodice with curving V neckline and notched short sleeves, side metal zipper. Coat buttons at bust with 2 large self buttons and has cutaway line, tuxedo inspired. Click picture for more images. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. No flaws. Dress~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 41" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long Coat~ 37" bust, 39" waist, 44" hips, 45" long, 17" sleeves $275

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Summery plaid cotton 50s wiggle dress with flirty bow at neckline. Slimming seams at waist, angled sleeves, V neckline. No label, no flaws, back metal zipper. Click picture for more images. 35" bust, 28" waist, 38"  hips, 40" long, 5" sleeves $160

Summery plaid sundress  with charcoal grey cropped, fitted jacket with coordinating plaid underside to placket and collar. Self belt, V neck front and back on sundress. Jacket may have been black and has faded but is consistent, no way to tell. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 52" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long, 10" sleeves, 16" long (jacket) $195

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

Candy pink gingham cotton 50s dress with floral embroidered stripes set off by embroidered white lace. Demure bow at neckline, set of 3 buttons mid bodice. Side metal zip, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 55" hips, 4" sleeves, 16" bodice, 44" long SALE $50

Nelly Don's answer to the wrap dress by Swirl....the "DONABOUT"! Blue cotton wrap dress in same style as a Swirl, wraps around back with one button at nape of neck. Sash comes through side opening, pulling around to tie with sash from other side creating a complete dress! Two tone skirt piped in royal blue. Tucks at neckline add a little detail to the bodice. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34-36" bust, 26-28" waist, 44" hips, " bodic16e, 5" sleeves, 42" long $65

50s dress in lightweight, crisp nylon with black, purple and blue floral print. Neckline has sheer black insert edged in sequins. Metal zip up side. Labeled "Norman Rosen". Some tiny snags in black sheer insert, a few yellow dots within print on bodice, barely noticeable. No other flaws. Click picture for more images. 46" bust, 34" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 12" sleeves, 45" long SALE $50

Sweet cotton swiss dot flocked white full skirt 50s dress with all over print of wildflower bouquets. Yellow and pink flowers with green foliage are set off by coordinating grosgrain belt in green. Placket, collar and skirt center trimmed in looped lace. Puff sleeves, side metal zip. An "R&K Originals".  Click picture for more images. 35" bust, 24" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 12" sleeves, 43" long $135

Demure and romantic 50s full skirt dress with unexpected cut out detail at neckline studded with sparkling rhinestones. All white cotton (darkened in pictures to show details). Neckline is accented at throat with a small bow, two pieces of embroidered lace come from center to shoulders leaving skin exposed between. Same lace trims waist. Back  metal zipper, no label, no flaws. A sweet party dress or fun 50s wedding dress! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 5" sleeves, 40" long $175

Rose strewn 50's wiggle dress by DON LOPER. Bright pink and red roses in a sketch book style on a cross hatch tan and white background. Dress is fitted to hug curves, has self belt at natural waist. Done in a lovely draping rayon, lined in acetate, back metal zipper. Flawless, appears never worn! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $265

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Late 50s to early 60s soft avacado green cotton full skirt dress with all over print of pink  & black cats! Small rounded collar, princess seaming, full skirt shirred at hips. Back metal zipper. Not a flawlesss dress but too cute to sweat the issues! Very faint fade along tops of shoulders, a gusset repair at right underarm (done for stage so not perfect), one tiny spot at left  side of waist. Not a perfect dress but so cute its worth looking past its teeny flaws! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 60" hips, 18" bodice, 20" sleeves, 42" long $115

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