1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip.
1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip.
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopp...
COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown.
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Multi Color Sequin Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins.
1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique.
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L
1940's Black wool "trompe l'oeil" dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies .
1940's Black Rayon Soufflé Gown with Gold Sequins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for dancing! Divine 1940's gown in black rayon soufflé. Designed with a full, sweeping skirt, bishop sleeves, and a banded waist and neckline adorned with metallic sequins. W...
1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
By Eisenberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out.
A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with black sequins sewn on in a squiggle pattern . It has a v neckline with shape at the sho...
Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice.
Vintage 1940's Coral Pink Sequin Embellished Gown Peplum Cut Cocktail US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral pink rayon paired with black crepe silk and embellished with black sequins and black bugle beads, this original 1940's gown is just the...
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an Andalusian flamenco dress thanks to its 22 ½ foot skirt and sequined ruffles.
1940's Brown Crepe Sequined Dress with Hood
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a charming and delightful 1940's vintage, brown crepe sequined dress with short sleeves, a fitted waist line, a straight skirt, a side zipper for closure, an attached hood tr...
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Exquisite 1940s Sequined Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
The style is pure 1940's glamour. The sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and front are all sequined ending in a draped overlay.
1940's Black Crepe & Gold Sequined Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This striking black crepe gown with its square, wide shoulders, fitted defined waist, long narrow skirt with draping details, and large bow at the hip epitomizes the 1940's silhouett...
VINTAGE 1940s Style BLACK RUCHED COCKTAIL DRESS w SEQUINS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a slinky black vintage party dress from the 1980s. The front bodice is lace and completely sewn with flat sequins, ribbon, and braid. This embellishment continues down th...
1940's Iridescent Ivory Gold Beaded Sequin Silk Draped Goddess Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture showstopper is breathtaking.
1940s Black Crepe Evening Gown with Sequin Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1940s look. Lightweight black rayon crepe with self tie belt and lace peek a boo back. 3-D sequin floral applique. Simple yet elegant.
1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set
Located in Houston, TX
We LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of slinky black silk, the blouse fits comfortably on the wearer. The structured shoulders ...
Vintage 1940's Metallic Hand Sequin + Beaded Formal Black Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940's black crepe dress with metallic sequin and beadwork across the front which is all done by hand.
1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style.
Vintage 1940's Cream Crepe Sequin + Beaded Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and beaded bodice.
Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant late 1940's vintage Emma Domb evening gown in two-toned black and white.
1940s Black crepe dress with multi color floral sequins
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940s crepe with multi color floral sequin ( green, pink, purple, blue, and yellow) sequin is all over the front, back and sleeve V Neck Belt attached Size : 8 B: 3...
Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin Halle Brothers Co 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...
1940s Long Black Crepe Dress with Sequined Florals
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1940s full length black crepe dress with lovely multi-coloured floral sequin design on the sleeves and front of the attached belt.
Vintage 1940's Cream Sill Beaded Dress Bird of Paradise Sequin Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's cream crepe silk dress, embellished with a sequin and bead design of a bird of Paradise perched upon a branch surrounded by leaves and flowers, in sumptu...
1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hollywood Glam 1940s V neck Sequin floral appliqué with colors of coral, seafoam green, dusty blue, and soft gold. 1940s sleeves, drape into soft folds and zip shut at wrists with m...
Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Adrian black and white color-block rayon crepe gown with capelet back, slash detail and geometric sequin blocking. An incredible piece from the legendary designer of screen an...
1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel
Located in Gresham, OR
A sophisticated 1940s black rayon crepe gown by Rosine Paris, pleated, draped and swagged at the waist with a beautiful mint green taffeta contour panel at shoulders and back of bodi...
1971 Yves St Laurent Liberation collection black crepe sequin dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yves St Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1971 Liberation collection black sequin 1940s inspired dress...Black satin backed crepe dress in a 1940s silhouette with deep plunge neckline, lapped sl...
1940s Black Rayon Sequin Covered Evening Dress w/ Side Flare
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s black rayon evening dress: Entirely covered in sequins, with a heavy side swag drape, cap sleeves and zipper closure.
1940s Jack Herzog Vintage Black Lace + Sequin Embellished Evening Gown/ Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare Jack Herzog vintage 1940s black taffeta evening gown with sequin embellished chantilly lace bodice and sleeveless sleeves. Unlined with rear metal zip and hook closure. High low...
Beautiful 1970s Does 1940s Size 10 12 Canary Yellow Silk Sequin Maxi Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s does 40s canary yellow silk shantung maxi dress / gown! Features a luxurious yellow raw silk shantung. Fitted bodice with a forgiving flattering skirt. Hundreds...
1940s Large Size Black Silk Crepe Drop Waist Sequin Illusion Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress!
1940's Fully Sequined Evening Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown by Marguerite Dettweiller dates to the 1940's and is made of black netting that is fully covered with black sequins that are sewn on in a swirling pattern. Fitted bodic...
1940s Silk & Sequin Flower Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
What a glorious 1940s swing dress! Made out of a black silk crepe that drapes wonderfully when on.
1940s Amazing Full Sequin Pin Up Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Absolutely exquisite early bombshell pin up dress that just had to be owned by the most fabulous of girls! Rarely have I seen such a sizzling early piece like this one! Silk crape ha...
1940s Sequin Evening Dress with Sexy Slit Front
Located in New York, NY
This 1940's dress is a head turner!
1940s Swing Sequined R&K Dress - Amazing Pockets!
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love love love this dress! Seriously one of the absolute best swing dresses I have ever had. Its the ultimate little black dress that has the earliest R&K label. It is hand finishe...
Late 1940s Sequin & Floral Print Cotton Voile Tiered Skirt Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning dress that dates to the late forties, early 1950s combines a beautiful print and color combination with sequins and a pretty feminine feel. The entire dress is stunning...
1940's Lilli Diamond Chartreuse Yellow Silk Sequin Star Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive and highly stylized Lilli Diamond chartreuse yellow cocktail dating back to the mid 1940's. The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme fatale"; the skirt is deliciously lean!
1940's Black Floor Length Evening Gown with Sequined Designs
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an astonishingly beautiful, 1940's vintage, black floor length tulle gown with short sleeves, a side zipper for closure, a single fabric covered button at the back neckline f...
1940's Flying Birds Sequin Metallic Embroidered Novelty Black Silk Peplum Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning 1940's custom-made flying birds novelty gown in the style of designer Gilbert Adrian.
Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake would wear!
1940's Ivory Crepe Day Dress with Pearl, Bead and Sequin Detailing
Located in London, GB
What makes this 40s dress special is the wide scoop neck which is adorned with a couching stitch leaf design and pearl & sequin accents. There is a side metal zipper and the dres...
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1940s Vintage Copper Peach Sequin Illusion Bodice Evening Dress & Shawl Wrap
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very pretty vintage 1940's evening dress with a sweetheart neckline and full, flowing skirt.
1940's Don Loper Silk-Satin & Sequin Chantilly-Lace Strapless Trained Gown
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
1990's Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Long sleeve Leopard Zucca print mini Dress
By Fendi
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Long sleeve Leopard print mini Dress. MADE IN ITALY. Slightly sheer stretchy material. Repeat FF logos amongst the iconic 1990s Fendi House Leopard pr...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Christian Dior set circa 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (made in France) Purple set composed of a lingerie-style mesh top and a taffeta skirt with a train. Size 38FR indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. A Collection circa 1999 under the...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...
$600
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Teal Traina French Blue Racer Back Mini Apron Dress and Scarf - XS, 1960s
By Teal Traina
Located in Tucson, AZ
An impeccably-made dress that straddles the 1960s generation gap. On one hand, the contrast piping, attention to detail and matching scarf recall Jackie Kennedy’s immaculate early 60...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk Peter Pan Dress Sz 6
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags * Size: 6 * Ivory Silk Dress with Sheer Black Underlay * Zigzag Stitching & Pleated Details * Sleeveless * Rounded Peter Pan collar * Si...
1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...
Stunning 1970s Vintage Victoria Royal Black Halter Diamanté Jersey Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage Victoria Royal black jersey halter dress! Perfect Grecian style, with rhinestones encrusted at waist, and on halter. Beautiful pleating that screams elegance! R...
Chanel Cruise 2015 Black Gold Crystal Strap 15C Midi LBD Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Cruise 2015 collection, this elegant little black dress redefines the classic LBD with refined glamour. Cut in a sleek, figure-hugging silhouette, the dress falls to a ...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
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