Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage party dress in an attractive brown velvet. The dress has a drop waist, and frill detail on the cuffs and hem. It is unlined. Measurements: Bust 38'', length 41''
Moschino Cheap Chic Red Black Velvet Party Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic red black velvet party dress This vintage party dress is absolute perfection with black velvet bodice with tiny tassels.
1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail
Located in Houston, TX
1950's black satin cocktail dress with velvet trim and excellent velvet floral detail. The dress is lined with linen and has short sleeves. The bottom of the skirt has box style plea...
Vintage 1950's Calabri Italian Couture Black Velvet & Scalloped Lace Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most alluring and flattering "little black dress" I have ever seen. Fashioned from silk-velvet & scalloped illusion lace, this creation has everything a woman wan...
1920s Art Deco Beaded Party Dress with Silk Velvet Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Art Deco black bengaline party dress has a Medieval inspired jagged hem with multi-colored fringe peeking through.
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale ballerina pink lining with a coordinating sheer black and pink flocked floral fabric.
Vintage 1950's Black Organza Burn Out Velvet Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic 1950's black velvet and black burnout sheer organza party dress with a huge sweep, and built in crinoline.
ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS
By Alexander Wang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER WANG black cotton velvet corseted fit flared party dress US0 XS Reference: YIKK/A00240 Brand: Alexander Wang Designer: Alexander Wang Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern:...
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Vintage 1980s Velvet Basque-Waist Party Dress with Bow Detail
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1980s velvet-bodice cocktail dress features the sweetest bow detail in the back. It does not have a label but I've had 1980s dresses from both Laura Ashley and Gunne Sax...
John & Pill 80s Black Velvet Party Dress
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage John & Pill black velvet with big purple satin bow and bust details 80s party dress. 80s is back this fall and Fall 2016 Saint Laurent collection has a similar dress!!!
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Blue Velvet Party Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear vintage party dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a blue velvet, the dress has pleat detail on the front, a stand up collar , back central zip and zi...
1950s 50s Vintage Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1950s velvet and taffeta part dress with embroidery and bows. Full skirt and sleeveless sleeves. Details Unlined Back metal zip and hook closure Circa: 1950s Estima...
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Ivory Velvet Floral Pearl Beaded Belted Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1950’s Black Ivory Velvet Floral Pearl Beaded Belted Party Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): “Nu Stur Belt Co” Style: Fit n Flare party dress Color(s): Shades of black and iv...
Vintage 1950s 50s Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Party Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1950s party dress in black taffeta with a textural velvet cord grid design.
AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
AJ BARI c.1980's Black Velvet Rainbow Panel Puff Sleeve Cocktail Party Dress Circa: 1980’s Label(s): AJ Bari Designer: Kay Unger Style: Sheath dress; off the shoulder sleeves Color(s...
80s Midnight Blue & Black Velvet Flocked Strapless Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt.
1950's Novelty Appliqued Black Velvet Circle-Skirt Party Dress
By Marjorie Montgomery
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most darling and flattering 1950's party dress I have ever seen. Fashioned from rich black silk-velvet this "Marjorie Montgomery" designer creation has everything...
1950s Purple Velvet and Lace Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Deep purple velvet strapless party dress. The top of the bodice is adorned with illusion purple lace modestly panel to complement the sharp v-neckline. The full skirt is ankle ...
1960's Lillie Rubin Polka-Dot Black Beaded Velvet Party Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flirty 1960's "Lillie Rubin" black polka-dot print silk-velvet tea-gown is a perfect statement dress.
YSL Couture Black Velvet and Silk Satin Party Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Topanga, CA
Black velvet long sleeve pouf shoulder and bodice attached to full silk satin skirt. dress lined in silk satin with a built in corset and crinoline petticoat.
Valentino Black Silk Velvet Evening 1990s Party Cocktail Elegant Sheath Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino 90s vintage dress in silk and velvet, black with transparent sleeves and shoulders. Elegant long evening dress made in Italy, the velvet part has raised wefts that change i...
1950's Pink-Roses Floral Applique Black Velvet One Shoulder Belted Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps one of the most alluring and flattering little black dresses I have ever seen! Fashioned from soft silk-velvet, this creation has everything a woman wants.
Victor Costa Black velvet cocktail dress with fox fur "peplum"
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning piece for holiday parties. Black velvet dress featuring boat neckline, deep V back cut, fabulous styled sleeves, tulip fold skirt and black fox " peplum" .
Rifat Ozbek Vintage Flocked Velvet on Wool Party Dress
By Future ozbek, Ozbek
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage womens dress from the 90s by luxury fashion designer, Rifat Ozbek for the Future Ozbek line. In a dark purple (with a blue tone, almost navy) with a sparkly flock...
Escada Vintage Black Velvet 80s & Red Trim Party Evening Dress, 1980s
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fabulous vintage womens Escada dress from the 80s in a black velvet with a full skirt and a wide red trim on the skirt and hem.
Valentino Polka Dot Velvet Strapless Structured Crinoline Party Dress, 1990s
By Oliver, Valentino
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A strapless boned bodice with a playful white spotty polka dot print on a black velvet, trimmed with satin, perfect for evening or cocktail parties.
Roberto Cavalli Sexy Vintage Plunge Plunging Flocked Velvet Party Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A sexy vintage womens Roberto Cavalli Class slip dress. Made in Italy, from a brown stretch jersey fabric with a luxurious gold velvet flocked detail throughout. It has spaghetti str...
Vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes Printed Crushed Velvet Party Dress in Deep Purple
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredibly fun vintage women's party dress from the 1980s by maverick and genius British designer, Zandra Rhodes. In a sumptuous, deep purple, crushed velvet with a red and orange...
Givenchy Couture Unworn Vintage Lace, Sequin & Velvet Party Dress, A/W 1991
By Givenchy
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A sexy and elegant vintage Givenchy Couture dress from the Autumn Winter 1991 - 1992 collection. In an opulent black lace with beading and lame embellishments throughout and sheer sl...
Vintage Christian Dior Dress in Black Velvet & Net W Pouf Skirt & Winged Bust
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely stunning vintage black velvet Christian Dior party dress! This Dior beauty has a pouf skirt and a 2" ruffle that peeks out of the hem made of polka dot netting.
Alquer of London Vintage Fringed Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown by Alquer of London. The dress has a deep scoop neckline front and back with a central back zip. The bodice is black velvet with a bow and below are 9 rows of fringin...
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