Vintage Mugler Top Spring 1999 Archival Black Blouse Shirt
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From the shoulders fall long, liquid sleeves - dramatic, almost ecclesiastical in their length - yet their lightness keeps them from ever becoming heavy.
Vintage Mugler Top Spring 1999 Archival Black Blouse Shirt
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From the shoulders fall long, liquid sleeves - dramatic, almost ecclesiastical in their length - yet their lightness keeps them from ever becoming heavy.
Ethnic Green Print with Embroidery Moroccan Cotton Maxi Dress Size 8/10, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Design Features: The dress features dramatic ¾-length batwing sleeves and a collarless neckline, enhancing its relaxed, caftan-inspired shape.
New Versace $9875 Silk Mixed Print Deep Plunge Embellished Dress Gown Italian 38
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Deep plunging V-neck. Dramatic, sheer balloon sleeves. Ruffle-trimmed shoulders and crystal embellished embroidery.
1970s Mignon Lilac Floral Chiffon Maxi Skirt Suit
By Mignon
Located in London, GB
The ensemble top features dramatic bell sleeves and a wide, softly rounded neckline, with a peplum waist finished in a fluttering hem that enhances the airy silhouette.
Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2004 Brown Silk Dress
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
The dress portion is strapless then it is sheer to the stand up collar at the neck and to the elbows of the dramatic leg of mutton sleeves which are opaque from elbows to the zippere...
BALENCIAGA Runway S/S 2024 Floral Plissé-Crepe Gown
By Balenciaga
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Made from weighty plissé-crepe, it features a vibrant yellow-and-blue floral motif, a floor-sweeping silhouette, and dramatic cape-effect sleeves that move with every step
1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress with Ribbon Work
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
The collar parts at the back of the neck whilst the long-sleeves have a dramatic bell-cut design with gathered buttoned cuffs.
2013 Versace Black Jersey & Japanese Vinyl Runway Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
The asymmetric neckline and single-sleeve construction add dramatic visual tension, while the strategic cut-outs and body-hugging drapery highlight the natural contours of the figure.
CHANEL navy blue wool 22A FLORENCE OVERSIZED TWEED Coat Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Designed with an oversized, A-line silhouette, it features an oversized collar, two buttoned pockets, and a dramatic slit back. Raglan sleeves with zipper details (sleeve measurement...
2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
The asymmetrical paneling and raw-edged finishes enhance its avant-garde energy, while the high neckline and long sleeves add a dramatic contrast to the body-skimming silhouette.
Burke Amey Evening Gown Silk Brocade Tapestry Floral Fantasy Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Expertly made from shimmering gold silk, the bodice features an abstract floral motif embroidered with metallic thread, paired with dramatic bishop sleeves finished with silk-covered...
Alexander McQueen Striped Wool & Cashmere Blend Button-Up Sweater
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The unique tapering at the waist enhances the silhouette, creating a flattering shape, while the balloon-style sleeves add a dramatic flair. With a sophisticated palette of dark navy...
1970s Jeff Banks Black Yellow Geometric Floral Sheer Chiffon Shirt
By Jeff Banks
Located in London, GB
The chiffon is subtly plissé pleated which adds texture and movement. The shirt is long sleeved with a dramatic elongated curved collar sometimes known as a 'dog ear collar'.
Moroccan Caftan Purple and Gold Damask Embroidered Vintage Kaftan 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tailored as a custom-made piece, the caftan features a graceful rounded neckline, dramatic wide sleeves, and a sweeping silhouette that falls beautifully from the shoulders.
Guy Laroche Batwing Silk Crepe Graphic Print Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in New York, NY
Tapered fit with deep dramatic batwing sleeves. Back button entry. Size 38 Vintage, Modern size is smaller.
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Vintage Victorian Inspired 1970s Does 1800s Steampunk Green Trained Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Features a beautiful color of green with blue and brown flowers throughout. Chic puff sleeves and a dramatic long ruffle train hem. Ruffles at hem and at each sleeve cuff are trimmed...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
The short, wide structured cap sleeves create dramatic shoulder volume and were a recurring detail featured on several key looks from the show
vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black draped top and skirt suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The neckline is cut asymmetrically and can be styled to sit slightly off the shoulder, giving it a dramatic, figure-enhancing shape. Sleeves are long and slim, balancing the volume o...
1920s Hand Sewn Silk Damask Vintage 20s Maroon Pink Haori Kimono Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful signature dramatic oversized sleeves. Extremely well made, with heavy attention to detail.
Arnold Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Ruched Floral-Print Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Geneva, CH
Finished with a "faille moiré" design, it features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline framed by dramatic oversized puffed sleeves. Figure-hugging fit with a draped above the kne...
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
Located in London, GB
The piece is a beautiful example of such workmanship may have gone over a bridal dress, with a stylish plunging dinner-blazer style collar that can be worn open, or fastened at the n...
Area Crystal-Trim Ruffle Crop Bustier Top
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This poplin-style white crop top is anything but ordinary, featuring dramatic flared sleeves and a bustier-style cupping at the center.
$250Sale Price|36% Off
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at the back side panel and is constructed...
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back zipper closure with keyhole back. Extra long sleeves. Dramatic thigh high front slit. Don't miss ut!
1920s Maria Gallenga Couture Metallic Stencilled Velvet Novelty Gown
By Maria Gallenga
Located in Studio City, CA
The floor length gown features dramatic gold lame-lined trumpet sleeves and is lined in silk.
$680Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Moroccan Metallic Silk Brocade Caftan in Purple and Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tailored in a relaxed, flowing silhouette, the caftan features a traditional Moroccan neckline framed with finely hand-applied sfifa (braided passementerie), wide embellished sleeves...
1975 Gina Fratini Elizabeth Taylor Ombre Chiffon Wedding Dress Documented
By Gina Fratini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Empire-waisted silhouette has a high neckline in the front and a lower one in the back to accentuate its dramatic drape and flowing angel sleeves. Taylor’s actual wedding dress w...
Hand Embroidered White Net Kaftan W/ Machine Lace Panels & Eyelet Fringe Details
Located in Gresham, OR
Floral motif silk embroidery on each side panel create an etherial feel which is joined together with white machine-made lace at center front and back. Dramatic angel-like sleeves ar...
Vintage Japanese Magenta Orange Tie Dye Silk Kimono jacket, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size estimate: S/M Bust, waist, hips: 36 inches Sleeves: 23 inches (measured from neckline) Length: 32 inches The shorter haori style of this kimono dates to the 1940’s, and feature...
Diane Freis Floral Chiffon Jumpsuit, 1980s
By Diane Freis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The pants of the jumpsuit are done in rhythmically pleated chiffon that finish in a dramatic culotte leg. Flowing, pleated sleeves round out the design.
Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size estimate: SML/MED/ LRG Shoulders: 24 inches (dropped shoulder) Bust: 42 Waist: 42 Hip: 44 Length: 37 inches The shorter haori style of this kimono dates to the 1940’s, and fea...
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Galanos Floral Dot print Billow Sleeve Cut-Out Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
By Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the round neckline, to the delicate gathers just below the shoulders and dramatic semi-sheer billowing sleeves that are finished with a slim cuff.
A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Blouse with dramatic amplitude and long puffed sleeves in shape of amphora and iron frame inspired by Gigot sleeves of the nineteenth century.
Vintage F/W 2004 Look #27 Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Dress Italian 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Crafted from diaphanous silk chiffon, the dress features: • Signature pleating that wraps around the body in dynamic, body-contouring lines. • Dramatic bell sleeves, semi-sheer and...
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