Shocking pink silk chiffon strapless gown and petaled cape by Helena Barbieri, 1960s. Draped strapless bust, piped at high waist. Underdress more fitted, voluminous chiffon overlay skirt in yards of silk. Double metal zipper up back allows fullness below waist seam, snug above. Cape is trimmed with silk petals, short in front to reveal bust, long panels in back with buttons at nape of neck. A gown truly defined by movement! Penciled onto paper label is the word "shocking", likely alluding to the color, and the name "Mary Rose".  Three tiny spots on skirt toward hem, lost in the folds and quite small. No tears or holes. Click pictures for more images. 36" bust, 30" waist seam, 32" at natural waist, 40" hips $845

Saffron, jade and cocoa tri-color chiffon 1940s gown. Ruched bodice with multi-spaghetti straps that braid over shoulders, dropped waist....full sweeping skirt. Colors run in vertical panels waist to hem in back, side metal zip. Shortened to remove snagged fabric toward hem, no other flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 17" bodice, 54" hips, 55" long $395

Soft ivory boucle knit wool fitted 1960s gown from the Gene Shelly boutique. White beads top to bottom, front and back....high sweetheart neckline, sleeveless style hugs curves to hem. Lined at bust and hips, back metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34-36" bust, 28-30" waist, 40" hips, 58" long $525

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Gold and copper 60s gown of exquisite lightweight Asian silk. Custom made and worn to events at the White House during the Johnson administration. Gown has wide square neckline with plunging V back, self sash, side zip. Flawless. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $255

Aqua matellasse 60s evening gown with gold and silver weave, beaded with metallic trim at waist and neckline. Fully lined, back zip, by Kent Originals. Flawless condition. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" high waist, 48" hips, 57" long $345

Gorgeous ink black taffeta 40s gown with red trim around top, center bow and golde embroidery down middle of bodice. Side metal zip, no label. Mint condition. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26"  waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $320

80s gown by RICHELENE with heavily embroidered and sequined bodice and Fortuny style pleated purple silk skirt. V neck front and back with gold bead trim, long sleeves snap at cuffs to create fullness above wrist, zips up back. Fully lined. Flawless condition. More images to come. 40" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 58" long, 24" sleeves $375

Electric pink sculpted silk 60s strapless gown and full length, voluminous opera coat. Gown has empire waist accented with 2 small bows, fully lined for structure, metal zip up back. Evening coat in same silk, also lined for fullness....snaps up behind placket adorned with rhinestone ball buttons. Click image for more pictures..flawless condition. No labels. Gown~ 34" bust, 30" high waist, 28" natural waist, 40" hips, 57" long $325

Candy pink chiffon 1960s gown with long trailing back panels. Silver beading at waist, scoop neck tank style bodice, back metal zipper. One small hole toward hip, a few scattered pin dot holes toward hem....no stains, small holes not noticeable due to lining. More images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 55" long $225

60s lipstick red pleated chiffon gown with sheer sleeves, bow at waist, lettuce hem. By Miss Elliette. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 23" sleeves, 57" long $200

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Bright magenta satin 60s gown with sequined bodice, box pleats at hips, rosette at back seam. Back metal zip, pellon lined skirt. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" hips, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 56" long $200

1960s gown of watercolor floral silk. Semi sheer crepe silk over acetate.  Sweetheart neckline, wide far set straps, back metal zipper...fully lined. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 41" hips, 58" long $250

80s metallic gold gown with halter bodice, oversized bow and wide dramatic lapel. Back center zip, backless bodice, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 56" long $195

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60s shocking pink slubbed silk evening gown with beaded neckline and keyhole cut out at upper bodice. Back metal zip, empire waist. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 34" bust, 28" waist at seam, 40" hips, 57" long $210

Celery green sheer organza and lace 60s gown with bow at waist, back metal zip. Pellon lined skirt pleated for fullness. No flaws, more images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 55" long $155

Sunshine yellow cotton Hawaiian gown with blue and chartreuse floral print. Mermaid ruffle hem, puff sleeves, back metal zipper. By Paradise of Honolulu. More images to come. No flaws. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 55" long $245

COMING SOON.... Peach and gold floral 60s gown with sculpted skirt, pleats over bust, spaghetti straps. Full length...new old stock. Watch for details.

Snow white taffeta 50s gown with rhinestone accents on bodice and straps, dramatic hip panniers sculpt skirt below waist seam. No label, back metal zipper. Some missing stones on right strap, one tiny dot on skirt (pencil lead color), barely noticeable. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $285

Silk jaquard chinoiserie design late 40s halter dress with matching bolero jacket. Metal zip up back. Champagne silk with metallic gold, pink, green and blue Asian imagery. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 24" waist, 44" hips, 57" long $345

Dramatic, sultry 60s gown by esteemed designer ELSIE MARAVENTANO, a rare find indeed. Column gown is fitted to past hips, falls narrowly to above ankle. Draped neckline angles asymetrically, opposite shoulder has hooks and eyes....side metal zipper. Plunging V back has webbed effect in black corded crepe. A superb gown, red carpet worthy! Fully lined. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 54" long $375

Raspberry pink slipper satin 40s gown with wide, trapunto stitch collar and detail at hem. Short sleeves, basque waist, side metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" but, 24" waist, 40" hips, 15" bodice, 53" long $215

70s black jersey poly (thin) maxi dress with corset lace halter neckline with plunging back. No label, tiny line of glue toward hem. Click picture for more images. 36" bust (B cup max), 28-30" waist, 38-42" waist, 57" long $175

COMING SOON.... 60s white nylon chiffon gown with spaghetti straps, ruched waist, full skirt over acetate taffeta. White lace popover is slit open in back, 2 sets of 2 rhinestone buttons. Back metal zip, no flaws. More images to come. 34" bust, 24" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 58" long $220

Elegant black 40s gown of heavy taffeta with ruched, winged bust, self belt and big back bow. Side metal zipper. No label. Full length skirt...no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $215

Fabulous green, black and red plaid taffeta gown and bolero from the late 40s to early 50s by PAT PREMO of California. Gown has black taffeta insert in bodice, black straps and long black sash at waist, side metal zipper. Bolero jacket has slight shoulder pads. Labeled "Pat Premo Custom Finished" Repairs to where straps meet gown (likely from hanging in storage), not noticeable but of note, no other flaws...appears never worn! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click image for more pictures. 38" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 56" long (longer in back), 17" sleeves $310

Hollyberry red taffeta 50s gown with bustle back and rhinestone studded insert at neckline. Pleats and folds envelop inset at neckline accented with various shapes of rhinestones, wide straps, nipped waist. Back has dramatic bustled effect at top of skirt. Side metal zipper, no labels. A handful of storage spots around hemline too faint to photograph, dress could be worn as is or made ballet length. Click picture for more images. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. 36" bust, 26" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 58" long $260

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60s gown in black silk chiffon with sweetheart neckline and iridescent sequined bodice.  Back metal zip, fully lined. Mint condition. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 15 1/2" bodice, 56" long $210

70s does 30s black jersey tulip print maxi dress with spaghetti straps and ruffled hem. Back zip. Has coordinating cropped jacket with butterfly sleeves and knotted closure. More images to come. 38" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 58" long $180

Dorothy  McNab silk peasant inspired floral maxi dress with corset lace front. Dorothy McNab had a high end resort wear shop in Jamaica in the mid to late 60s, and pieces were carried at Bergdorf Goodman's in the mid 60s. Bright cherry red silk chiffon with bold tulip print laces up front corset style. Sleeves have sweeping bell shaped ruffled cups, more ruffles at hem continue the theme. Lined in red acetate. 17" shoulders, 38" bust, 30" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 15" sleeves, 54" long $155

Smashing silver and black feather "print" jacquard satin 50s gown with wire sculpted mermaid hem. Cord straps and sash at waist, side pockets (!) and side vinyl zip. No label, appears hand made. Hemline has wire inserted into bottom to sculpt the mermiad ruffle! No flaws. Petite size. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 25" waist, 38" hips, 53" long, 15" bodice $275

Vivid red and orange silk brushstroke print silk chiffon goddess gown with beaded accents on abstract floral "spots". Back is draped in a goddess effect with sash coming from side to connect through beaded buckle, snapping shut beneath fabric. Fully lined, back metal zipper. By Robert Goldberg. No flaws. Click pictures for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 55" long $215

1960s sherbet hued chiffon evening gown with plunging neckline front and back, wide beaded waist inset. Back metal zipper...loads of chiffon lined with acetate. Skirt has been shortened to remove damage from heel snags, could be made shorter or a great length for a petite woman. A few tiny pinholes in chiffon, hidden in folds (as shown). Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 15" bodice, 56" hips, 54" long $425

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Stunning starlet worthy metallic gold and white full length vintage gown. Fitted to hug curves to ankles, slight curving slits at sides enable movement. Seam along bust adds some va-va-voom, Asian inspired soutache swirl at neckline. Back metal zip, no label, no flaws. Pure glamour! Click picture for more images. 34-36" bust, 27" waist, 38" hips, 56" long $215

Smashing black taffeta full length 50s gown with scads of rhinestones on bodice front and back! Bows at shoulders, full skirt to floor. Side metal zipper. No flaws. By RAPPI. Click image for more pictures. 38" bust, 28" waist, full hips, 16" bodice, 58" long $345

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Black silk velvet late 30s to early 40s evening gown with unusual use of what appears to be beading from a Victorian mantle. Fringed glass beads and half medallions around neckline, glass buttons through double buttonholes at cuffs of billowing sleeves. Missing a button at top of back opening (snaps up back with metal snaps), leaving for owner to decide what they like the look of best. Sleeves have double button "cuff link" closure. An interesting piece! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 15" bodice, 24" sleeves, 55" long $215

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From the LAUREN'S MOVING TO NYC IN A MONTH COLLECTION! A gorgeous golden silk chiffon 60s gown with sequined tank style bodice and satin sash with demure bow at the side of high waist. Back metal zipper, no labels. A few minor dots on chiffon that fall into folds, no other issues. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" high waist, 52" hips, 13"  bodice, 57" long $245

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40s red carpet glamour-style beaded gown from the 1980s. Full length soft aqua silk with loads of beads. Keyhole back opening . Absolutely stunning! By, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38-40" bust, 28-30" waist, 42" hips, 24" sleeves, 58" long $165

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