Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress
By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Diego, CA
! Fully lined, with a boned bodice. In great condition. Made in USA. Approximately Size Small Measurements
Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress
By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Diego, CA
! Fully lined, with a boned bodice. In great condition. Made in USA. Approximately Size Small Measurements
1990s Silver Grey Mirrored Sequins Size 6 Strapless Silk Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
! Features a fitted boned bodice, with a hidden zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. Slit up the left
Moschino Couture Runway Corset Tux Jumpsuit Holiday Dressing! NWT
By Moschino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rich rose magenta silk bodice with fine black wool tux style trousers. Boned bodice with interior bra
Vintage Victor Costa Black + Yellow Avant Garde 1980s Strapless Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
fitted boned bodice that is lined in canary yellow. Forgiving skirt features a large bow-like detail
Moschino Couture Strapless Rosette Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A 1991 Moschino Couture strapless dress crafted in vibrant red fabric, featuring a sculpted boned
1990s Louis Feraud Cranberry Red Strapless Vintage 90s Silk + Wool Gown Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
with hook-and-eye closure. Interior boned bodice keeps everything in place. The perfect alternative to
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
closure. Inner boned bodice helps keep everything in place. Super flattering, and can easily be dressed up
ELIZABETH FILLMORE Bronze Lace & Satin Evening Gown Ensemble with Coat Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a classic style with a boned bodice, center back zipper closure and scalloped lace trim/accents
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
movie The Seven Year Itch. This dress is strapless with a boned bodice, piped waist and a full skirt all
80s Kevan Hall Couture Black Sequin 1980s Off Shoulder Vintage Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
underlay with a lace nad sequin bodice. Flowy silk chiffon skirt. Boned bodice. Hidden zipper up the back
Alex Perry Show Stopper "Veronica" Gown Swan tail Train Dress Rare!
By ALEX PERRY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Boned bodice. A very beautifully made substantial gown. This is one of the designer's gowns that you
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal wishbone chains encircle bodice. Bodysuit to secure garment in place. Boned bodice. Back zipper
$671Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 4 / 6
1980s Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Hunter Green Black Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Inner boned bodice to keep everything in place. The
Bright Blue Lurex Metallic Sexy Vintage Bodcon Halter 90s Wiggle Dress, 1990s
Located in San Diego, CA
right places, with lots of attention to detail. Rushing at center bust. Bodice has a boned bodice to
$650Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small
Amazing Vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan Green Orange Black Color Block Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
orange spaghetti straps. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Boned bodice holds
$1,775
Size: Medium / Large
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Black Vintage Silk Sequined Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout. Flattering ruched boned bodice offers plenty of stretch
$1,450
Size: Small / Medium
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage Black Silk Mesh Strapless 1990s Strapless Gown Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
overlay a black silk. Boned bodice keeps everything in place. Slightly longer at hem definitely
Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress
By BALESTRA, Renato Balestra
Located in Sparks, NV
inside of the dress is stitched by hand and features a boned bodice and structured waistband. A rare
Galliano for Dior S/S Teal Pleated Silk Jersey Dress, 2005
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made with high-quality silk jersey, the dress has a shirred bodice and a halter neckline. The silk
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Ombre Pleated Bodice Mesh Evening Gown Sz 0 2
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
strapless boned bodice crafted from finely pleated chiffon in a dreamy ombré of aqua, mint, and dove gray
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned
$2,775
Size: Small / Small Medium
Amazing Vintage Jean Louis Couture Black and White Strapless Bow Gown
By Jean Louis
Located in San Diego, CA
the left leg reveals just the right amount of skin. Boned bodice keeps everything in place. Hidden
NWT Monique Lhuillier Runway Spring 2013 Size 4 Emerald Green Lace Gown Dress
By Monique Ihuillier, Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Diego, CA
tulle layered over lace. Inner boned bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper upper up the back
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6 / 8
1990s Stephen Yearick Size 6 / 8 Silver Gunmetal Gray Beaded Silk Gown + Shawl
By Stephen Yearick
Located in San Diego, CA
beads throughout. Boned bodice keeps everything in place. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye
1980s Chris Kole Coral Pink Size 6 Off the Shoulder Silk Taffeta Vintage Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
gown! Features a flattering ruched tailored boned bodice with elastic straps at top shoulder
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Gold + Black Velvet Metallic Snakeskin Mini Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
metallic snakeskin bodice. Flattering signature ruching throughout the boned bodice. Soft black silk velvet
1880s Incredible Authentic Victorian Ivory Silk Lace Corset 1800s Couture Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
! Features a fitted boned bodice with hook-and-eye closures up the front. Puckered silk details around the
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
. Black lace along the hem. Interior boned bodice and waist straps keep everything in place. Hidden zipper
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
sweetheart neckline. - Boned bodice. - Slit and ruched on one side accentuated with buttons. - Open back
Elisabetta Franchi Navy Blue Italian Strapless Bootcut Tailored Wool Jumpsuit
By Elisabetta Franchi
Located in San Diego, CA
virgin wool and rayon blend that allows for just the right amount of stretch and comfort. Boned bodice
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
! Looks amazing on the body! Zipper up the boned bodice, and hook-and-eye closure at top back neck
$2,250
Size: Small - Small/Medium
Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress
By Isabelle Allard
Located in San Diego, CA
. Interior boned bodice. Looks great bare legged, or with stocking. Truly stunning and person, and even
Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
boned bodice with mounted bow in center front. Both pieces are new with tags and very substantial. A
$1,435
Size: Small / Small Medium
Beautiful Vintage Richilene 1970s Black Silk Velvet + Nude Lace Chiffon Gown
By Richilene NY, Richilene
Located in San Diego, CA
evening dress! Couture quality was my first impression upon inspecting this beauty. Inner boned bodice
Christian Lacroix Runway 2-in-1 Detachable Pouf Petal Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one! Fashioned of black silk gazar and organza with boned bodice. Bodice fabric is a dotted swiss
1970s Bill Blass Chocolate Brown Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strapless Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
the back with hook-and-eye closure. Boned bodice keeps everything in place. The perfect alternative to
$225Sale Price|25% Off
AJE 2019 Castellain mustard yellow leather puff sleeve tiered mini dress UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. Elasticated ruffle off shoulder. Sweetheart boned bodice. Tiered skirt. Zip back closure. Made in: India
$1,950
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Silk Jersey + Lace Rhinestone Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
, sleeves, and at left hem. Rhinestones scattered throughout the lace. Boned bodice keeps everything in
$576Sale Price|20% Off
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI cream purple floral cotton tweed sheer hem dress IT42 M
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Lining: Cream Silk Extra Details: Side zip. Boned bodice. Made in: Italy
$3,885
Size: 38/French
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' black high-neck, detailed with boning mini dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
the bodice, and has a high zippered neckline and boned bodice on both front and back. There are two
$1,995
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Navy Blue Strapless Silk and Mesh Gown Evening Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
. Boned bodice. Hidden zipper up the back. Impeccable construction, with heavy attention to detail. The
Jean Paul Gaultier multi-pinstriped coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier multi-pinstripe double-breasted coat has boned bodice on both front and back
Fabrice Simon White Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
so much of this man's handiwork. Boned bodice and sewn in petersham to help keep everything in
Documented Patrick Kelly Size 8 Black Grey Denim Vtg 80s Strapless Dress Bolero
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
matching cropped bolero jacket ! Dress features a boned bodice to hold everything in place. Hidden zipper
Escada Couture 1990s NWT Black Size 38 Vintage 90s Strapless Dress + Jacket Suit
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
features boned bodice to keep everything in place. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure
New Pamella Roland Size 6 Gold Ombre Metallic One Shoulder Grecian Silk Dress
By Pamella Roland
Located in San Diego, CA
. Boned bodice for extra support, lined in silk. Hidden zipper up the side, with hook-and-eye closure. In
Vintage Guy Laroche Size 44 Black + Red Oriental Themed Cotton Halter Sun Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
. Halter style ties at the back neck. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Boned bodice for
$1,295
Size: Small / Small Medium
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. Boned bodice keeps
$2,450
Size: Small / Small Medium
Rare 1950s Topazzi of California Gold Black Vintage 50s Cropped Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Hook-and-eye closure at the boned bodice -- Can be worn
Elaborately Beaded Strapless Black Cocktail Dress and Jacket circa 1950
Located in New Hope, PA
zipper and a boned bodice. The matching jacket has a generous shawl collar, a single button closure and
$1,995
Size: Small - Small Medium
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage Black Jersey + Lace + Sequins Sexy Asymmetrical Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
silk jersey that hugs the body fantastically! Boned bodice, with a black lace overlay and hand-sewn
Vintage 1960's Pink Strapless Evening Gown Pink Chiffon Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
set off by a straight cut décolletage, which is accented by a fitted and boned bodice, embellished
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Features interior boned bodice with net zipper closure. Final closure rests over the interior net zipper
Beautiful Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 8 Hunter Green Velvet Two Piece Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
. Features a boned bodice with a flattering sweetheart neckline. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
By Roberto Cavalli, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dramatic full skirt with strapless rolled boned bodice. Skirt adorned with a shower of black handsewn
Gucci Vogue Cover Featured Origami Dress Gown with Horsebit Belt New
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hard-to-find piece. Featured in Vogue magazine. Gown fashioned of silk taffeta with strapless boned
Yves Saint Laurent Sexy Two Piece Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New Hope, PA
neckline and a boned bodice lined in black satin. The top has a left side zipper and an interior petersham
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