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Rare and exquisite 1940s Howard Greer gown with illusion lace details and whisper soft, gossamer silk chiffon accents. Full length black crepe rayon sets off plunging illusion lace neckline of black lace set over buff coloured crepe rayon, silk chiffon wrapped thin straps. Feather light silk chiffon draped around hips comes together in back to create tiers in a bustle effect, falling slightly below hemline....the movement of these tissue thin panels is divine! More lace swirls around sides and over low back. Labeled "Howard Greer Beverly Hills", size label is 14 (closer to a modern 10). Some surface picks to rayon beneath the silk around zipper, not seen when worn (as shown). Waist reinforced with petersham ribbon, bodice is boned and has weighted pendant within to keep neckline shape.  No stains, no holes, merely the few picks as shown hidden when worn. A dream of a dress and extremely rare! Click picture for more images. Remember, we offer layaway! 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 58" long $1400

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

Dusty rose pink tulle 40s gown with gelatin sequins creating a fan motif on skirt, scattered on bodice and in a bow design below fan pleated inset lined in more sequins. Side metal zipper. No labels. Slight yellowing to tops of underarms at seam, as shown...no holes or stains, all sequins present. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $345

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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

60s silk gown in golden candlelight with cut out sheer beaded neckline. Silvery beads and rhinestone on bodice and around neckline, cutouts lined with sheer chiffon. No label, no flaws. Metal zip up back.  Click picture for more images.  38" bust, 34" waist, 48" hips, 56" long $255

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..... Sunshine yellow 40s halter gown with black lace bodice. Click picture for more images & watch for details.

COMING SOON.... 60s velvet maxi with gorgeous organza ruffled plunging neckline and ruffled cuffs. Satin bow at slightly raised waist. Click picture for more images and watch for details.

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

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

Sultry soft blue and silver lurex 60s gown with beaded and sequined detail at bust, spaghetti straps and matching cropped jacket. Missing a couple of beads but hardly noticeable, no stains or holes....clean, wearable condition. From Braley's of Waterloo (Iowa). Click picture for more details. Dress~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 16" bodice, 52" long Jacket~ 38" bust, 29" waist, 15" sleeves, 15" long $225

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

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

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

Red carpet worthy glamorous 50's gown by renowned designer and fabled MGM costumer IRENE LENTZ. Luxe purple velvet skirt pulls up toward zipper where it folds into elaborate cartridge pleats on either side of metal zipper hidden by an enormous, sculptural bow that may be the very "souffle" treatment Irene was known for. Strapless bodice of soft white rayon is gently draped around top. Skirt is lined from hip down in same textile as bodice, labeled within simply "IRENE". Bodice is boned all the way around. Faint yellowing along very top of underarm, shown in pictures. A few flat spots on velvet of skirt and a grouping of small spots within folds toward hemline in back, scarcely noticeable. Click picture for more images. 37" bust, 27" waist, 44" hips, 52" long $2000

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Unusual deep cocoa taffeta 40s gown with hip sash in apricot and off center bow. Criss cross pleated bust, spaghetti straps, layered skirt. Side metal zip, no label. Some faint water spots on bow, only visible up close. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice to waist seam, 56" long $255

Stunning pale peach taffeta late 30s gown with asymetrical two tone skirt and side bow. Pale peach gives way to persimmon to russet....ruched bodice and puff sleeves. Side metal zipper, no label. A few tiny water spots, no stains, no holes. Click picture for  more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 58" long $325

70s poly jersey maxi gown with illusion lace halter bodice. Bare in back to waist, hooks at nape of neck. Zipper at lower back. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36-38" waist, 26-28" waist, 42" hips, 57" long $155

Smashing gold lame' 40s gown with halter bodice and bolero jacket. Gown has a shelf bust and tuxedo lapels on halter neckline, full length with a slightly longer back. Bolero is collarless but shows collar on gown, slightly shirred at shoulders, peaked cuffs. Back metal zipper. Hand made for a local opera singer who says she wore it for many shows and occassions through the 40s & 50s! It has a few storage rust dots as the real metal fibers of this era's lame' are prone too, a few on the bodice around waist (as shown) and a handful of dots left hip of skirt. They have to be pointed out to be seen, but are there so must be mentioned. A stunning gown! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 57" long $265

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Bombshell black wool knit column dress with nude silk lined plunging, beaded neckline. 60s gown by MISS RUTH, made in Hong Kong....beaded pieces hand made in Hong Kong during the 60s are some of the best pieces out there. Skirt falls to ankles with 2 silk and bead inserts mimicking the neckline. Flawless and stunning! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 55" long $210

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

Metallic gold 60s wiggle gown al a Marilyn Monroe! Boned bodice, metal zip up back, fully lined. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 54" long $365

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

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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Mediterranean blue crepe rayon 60s gown with rounded collar edged in looped, glass fringe. Sweet bow accents left hip at seam. By "DuBarry", side metal zip, no flaws. Click for more pictures. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 57" long $155

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

Thai silk 60s vintage gown with stunning rhinestone accented belt. Changeable silk of iridescent teal shades.....dramatic starburst rhinestone belt slide. Zip front, mandarin collar, long sleeves. 16" shoulders, 38" bust, 34" waist, 46" hips, 22" sleeves, 26" bodice, 53" long $127

60s long and lean black crepe gown with shimmering rhinestone bands running down each side, wrapping around curved side slits and across hemline. By NAT KAPLAN. Click picture for more images. Flawless condition, ready to wear. 38" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 55" long $270

Pale pink 60s gown by MALCOLM STARR. Bodice is covered with unusual oblong pink pailette sequins, smaller silver and white sequins and silver and white beads. Waist is slightly above natural waist, skirt of luxe pink chiffon falls to floor length. Lined in acetate. Back metal zipper. One faint dot on chiffon, pencil tip sized....no missing beads or sequins, superb condition! Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, 54" long $315

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Early 40's gown of pale yellow cotton pique. Shirred at center of bodice and accented with black velvet bows.....demure bolero jacket with embroidered cut work detailing and scalloped edge. Side metal zipper, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 34" bust, 26" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 55" long Jacket~ 34-36" bust, 28" waist, 13" long $160

Rose pink taffeta early 40's gown with yoked waist and shirred detail at neckline. Waist is accented with tiny bridal buttons (one missing), skirt is full, falling gracefully to the floor. A loosely "braided" affect appliqued to skirt of bands of ruched taffeta, all the way around. Side metal hooks and eyes, no label. A gorgeous vintage gown! Click picture for more images. 15" shoulders, 34" bust, 28" waist, 70" hips, 17" sleeves, 18" bodice, 57" long $160

Fireworks swirls adorn this gorgeous 2 tone pink satin jaquard wiggle gown from the 60s. Wide tank style neckline, deep V back. Fitted to a gently flaring hemline. No label, metal zip in back. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 58" long $155

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

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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Vintage evening gown from the late 30's of ebony taffeta. Gown has 2 pairs of slender straps coming up put of bodice and criss-crossing at shoulders. Trimmed in black lace, gown features black fabric covered buttons down front to hem. Sweet cropped bolero jacket has dramatic peaked puff sleeves and is trimmed in same lace as gown. A Martha Gale for Cartwright label, side metal zip. Superb 30's gown, one teeny knick in taffeta in back of skirt (1/16"), no other flaws. Click picture for more images. Gown~ 34" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 56" long Jacket~ 14" shoulders, 36" bust, 28" waist, 10" sleeves, 14" long $255

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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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From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection....an utterly stunning early 50's ball gown & wrap in dramatic magenta silk, by HATTIE CARNEGIE.  Strapless gown has fantastic seaming along front and off-set pleats to side of center waist, drapes dramatically to the floor. Supported by self crinoline, has RIGHT metal zipper suggesting it was custom made for a left handed wearer! Stole wraps around shoulders, seams create lift, straps pull under arms. Click picture for more images. No flaws. 36" bust, 26" waist, 52" hips, 57" long $1525

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Emerald green chiffon 50s gown with billowing, ruched side panels in skirt and peaked, bow trimmed neckline. Metal zip up back, no label, no flaws.  Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 58" long $355

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Stunning black crepe rayon 60s gown with shimmering beaded and sequined floral motif down side to curved slit at hemline. Tank style bodice, fitted curve conscious silhouette. True red carpet bombshell glamour! No label, no flaws, back metal zipper. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 27" waist, 16" bodice, 40" hips, 55" long $240

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