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Dorothy O'Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12
Dorothy O'Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12

Dorothy O'Hara 1950s Black Cocktail Dress w/ Diagonal Front Pleating Size 10-12

By Arnold Constable, Dorothy O'Hara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a sophisticated vintage little black dress made by Dorothy O'Hara. It is made of black crepe fabric with a rayon/acetate lining, with wonderful front draped gathers for style...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Miss Schiaparelli Woven Navy and Cream Beret

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By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Houston, TX

band, and features an "X"; at the top. The hat was sold at Arnold Constable, the first

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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