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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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60s gown beaded gown Hong Kong
60's gown in golden knit wool completely encrusted with gilden beads, sequins and aurora borealis rhinestones. Made in Hong Kong during the peak of beaded handwork being done there. Cap sleeves, scooped neckline front and back, figure hugging knit....pure bombshell! Knit is a lightweight, soft wool and unlined. Click picture for more images.
34-38" bust, 24-28" waist, 40-42" hips, 54" long

$425
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Elegant black silk velvet 40s gown by EIESENBERG and SONS ORIGINALS. Ruched bodice and sleeves above peaked sleeves, self sash ties in front, side metal zipper. Falls gracefully to ankles, hanging slightly longer in back. Dramatic and glamorous! No flaws. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 7" sleeves, 57" long

$285
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60s gown vintage gown beaded rhinestones
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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60's Vintage Evening Gown PINK BEADED Glamour
60's heavily beaded pink SPARKLING vintage evening gown by Victoria Royale of Hong Kong. Crystalline beads and silver sequins cover bodice with loop fringe at waistline, back dips down in a daring curve. Skirt falls to ankles in pink silk, watteau pleated train adds an elegant touch. Small area of rub to surface of skirt in front, no missing beads or stains.....divine vintage dress!
38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 56" long

$245
Vintage 60s EVENING Gown PINK BEADED Party Dress
80's goddess gown in deep plum jersey knit poly by PERULLO for FRED PERLBERG. Plunging neckline is ruched on either side and gathered up into dramatic, 40's inspired rhinestone studded shoulders. Ruched waist band above ankle length skirt. Vinyl zip up back. Some of the tucks have come undone behind one shoulder, barely noticeable (no holes, just a little less gathered looking). A few dark lines within the folds toward waist on left side, no other issues. Fully lined in jersey nylon. Click picture for more images.
36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 55" long

$95
80s gown 80s dress FRED PERLBERG Perullo
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vintage gown 60s gown MISS RUTH beaded hong kong
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
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
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60's Vintage GOWN Sequined Ombre VELVET CAMEO Lilian Albus
60's "Cameo" label dress from the Lilian Albus shop. Stunning shadowy ombre effect in sequins on bodice done in shimmering shades of white through greys to black. Skirt is made of rich ebony velvet. Sleeveless bodice is lined in acetate, has back metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images and watch this page for more vintage gowns.

40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 55" long

$275
Sultry chain mail effect mesh knit top covered in gunmetal sequins atop a lean jersey knit skirt in dove grey, by EDITH FLAGG. Bodice is sheer and will require the perfect undergarment! Sash at waist is sequined, hooks shut with hooks and eyes. Skirt is a poly jersey knit. Back vinyl zip, no flaws.

34-36" bust, 28-30" waist, 50" hips, 21" sleeves, 29" bodice, 57" long

$145
Vintage 60's EVENING GOWN Sequined MESH Jersey EDITH FLAGG
60s gown Robert Goldberg
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
60s gown silk chiffon beaded robert goldberg
Exquisitely beautiful silk 50's gown by PHILIP HULITAR. Champagne silk strapless dress features lace appliques layered with sheer chiffon rosettes adorned with iridescent sequins, clear rhinestones and gemstones in warm topaz, shimmering amethyst and deep citrine hues. Leaf shaped applique extends past neckline to give the bodice a sculptural effect. Two small bows in back at waist, skirt falls to ankles lined in a crisp yet flexible cotton voile to add structure. Philip Hulitar and I. Magnin label within bodice. Click picture for more images. Not flawless, a red mark on skirt as shown about 1" long. Spots along part of hem from water, 2 near waist....none noticeable when wearing unless pointed out. Not perfect but ever SO perfect in appearance!
A collectible label and AMAZING gown! Sturdy, all stones intact, no holes tears or weak spots.  Red carpet glamour defined. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 54" long

$1200
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60s gown silk chiffon goddess floral
Sky blue floral print silk chiffon strapless 60s gown with divine draping and bold blue silk accent spiraling around bodice, across back and ending at left hip in a subtle bow. Beneath bow and down side seam a panel of chiffon creates a side train of sorts...elegant and ethereal! Labeled on "Saks Fifth Avenue", side metal zipper and hook and eye. Lined in periwinkle crepe rayon, bodic is boned. A few teeny repairs to chiffon panel and one under right arm, all get lost in the print. No stains, superb wearable condition! Click picture for more images.
34" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 58" long

$525
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Vintage 50's EVENING GOWN Bombshell GOLD Metallic WIGGLE Dress
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
Vintage 60's Gown SILVER METALLIC Stripes
Dramatic silver and white sheath style vintage gown from the late 60s. Sheer overdress with silver horizontal stripes over a slimmer fitting white acetate lining. Long sleeves cuffed at wrists. Elegant and chic! A great vintage dress. No flaws.
15" shoulders, 34" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 23" sleeves, 53" long

$80
Vintage 60's GOWN Thai Silk TURQUOISE Rhinestone BELT
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
Vintage 60's designer EVENING GOWN Nat Kaplan  RHINESTONES
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
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, 40" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 15" sleeves, 54" long

$155
Vintage 60's Gown RED FLORAL Chiffon DOROTHY MCNAB
40s gown 40s dress bolero pique yellow velvet bow
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
Vintage 40's EVENING GOWN Pink Taffeta
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
vintage gown 60s gown pink gown
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
30s gown 30s dress lilac print taffeta
Garden fresh lilac print on soft peachy- pink taffeta 30s gown with dramatic kimono sleeves, ruffled neckline and slit open back....optional jacket with puff sleeves has delightful double button front closure. Self belt with slide buckle, hooks and eyes at neckline and back of waist. A few teeny light dots toward waist on left hip and one inside ruff at neckline, doesn't show when worn. No tears or issues,  clean and ready to wear as is! Click picture for more images.
GOWN~ 36-38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 58" long
JACKET~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 15" sleeves, 18" long

$255
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bombshell vintage gown 60s dress sequined column gown black
Sequined SPARKLER! Black sequined 60s gown shimmers from top to bottom, front and back. Sleeveless style with V neck front and back, deeper V in back. Slit up back. By "Femme Fashions". Bombshell chic! No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 55" long

$170
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
30's gown MARTHA GALE Cartwright
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Vintage Gown 30's BLACK Taffeta MARTHA GALE Cartwright
Nat Kaplan designer vintage gown beaded
Vibrant floral print nylon jersey full length 60's dress by NAT KAPLAN. Bouquets of flowers are accented with white beads and rhinestones on blouson bodice.....fitted long sleeves, ankle length skirt. Nylon zip up back, labeled NAT KAPLAN Couture. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
15" shoulders, 36-40" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 22" sleeves, 47" long

$145
70's goddess gown vintage dress
70's gown in clingy poly jersey. Jet black disco goddess dress has three cords coming from center of shirred bodice below bust, wrapping to back. More cords hang dramatically from center of bustline. Click picture for more images. .
36-37" bust, 30" waist, 54" hips, 57" long

$155
KAHALA 60s gown vintage Hawaiian dress
Vibrant Hawaiian print 60s gown in reds, pinks, goldenrod and violet. Dorothy L'Amour inspired draped scarf detail falls from left shoulder, bodice is draped to flatter the figure. Side slits to thigh. By Kahana. No flaws. Click picture for more images.
38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 55" long

$125
Vintage60's EVENING GOWN Black CHIFFON HARRY KEISER
Elegant black chiffon goddess gown from the late 60's by Harry Keiser. Dramatic sheer silk chiffon is draped artfully at plunging neckline both front and back, sleeveless bodice sits above slightly raised waistline accented with silk wrap. Skirt falls to the floor flaring as it drops...layered over black acetate. Back metal zip, no flaws.
36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 56" long

$215
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50s gown silk pink ombre desses style
Ombre shades of candy to shocking pink draped in diaphanous silk chiffon make up this stunning 50s gown.

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ESTELLE ALLARDALE vintaeg gown 60s gown beaded dress rhinestones pink dress
Candy pink beaded BOMBSHELL vintage gown! Pink crepe rayon fully lined 60s gown covered in shimmering soft white beads with floral motif clusters of beads and rhinestones, from ESTELLE ALLARDALE of Beverly Hills California. Tank style bodice with rounded front neckline, plunging V in back....skirt flares softly toward ankles in a subtle mermaid style. Pure red carpet glamour! Superb condition, no stains or holes, only a few missing beads....totally unnoticeable when worn. Click picture to see the front and close-ups....you know you want to!
40" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 56" long

$270
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