CHANEL 2015 Runway grey cotton tweed CC button ruffle dress FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. Black and ivory Chanel sleeveless open knit dress with overlay at bust, flounce hem with sheer underlay
CHANEL 2015 Runway grey cotton tweed CC button ruffle dress FR36 S
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. Black and ivory Chanel sleeveless open knit dress with overlay at bust, flounce hem with sheer underlay
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Stella McCartney embroidered organza mini dress with sheer black overlay
By Stella McCartney
Located in Montgomery, TX
Stella McCartney Dress Sheer black organza lends dark drama to Stella McCartney's delicately
Rachel Zoe, Overlay dress with sequins
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rachel Zoe, Overlay dress with sequins. Item is missing a few sequins on the sides and on one of
2012 Junya Watanabe Polkadot Bodycon Mini Dress With Mesh Overlay
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Studio City, CA
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons sleeveless black and white polkadot stretch bodycon mini dress
Issey Miyake Off White Shirt Dress With Black Button Overlay 1998-1999
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Issey Miyake off-white and black dress from
Late 1960s Black Maxi Dress w/ Rhinestone Dotted Tulle Overlay & Ruffle Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
A late 1960s black maxi dress with rhinestone dotted tulle overlay: Underlayer in black satin with
Black cocktail dress with chiffon overlay, sequin and lace Ritmo di Perla
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with chiffon overlay and sequin and lace appliqué. Main fabric composition: 61
Issey Miyake blue silk dress with drapedmesh overlay, ss 2005
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
▪ Issey Miyake blue silk mesh ▪ Draped mesh overlay ▪ Floral corsages ▪ Asymmetric neck and
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress features a fitted corset
$253Sale Price|44% Off
Ritmo di Perla Vintage Black cocktail dress with Chiffon overlay Sequin Beads
By La Perla
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Step into timeless elegance with this stunning vintage black cocktail dress from Perla Ritmo di
1950s Couture Pink Beaded and Sequin Dress with Mesh Overlay
Located in London, GB
silhouette with spaghetti straps. The dress is constructed from stiff silk and overlaid with chalk pink mesh
1970s Jean Varon Peach Chiffon Dress With Ribbon Trim
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
This captivating 1970s pale peach chiffon dress with ribbon trim is by British label Jean Varon and
1960s Sarmi Black Silk Chiffon Dress W/ Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow
By Ferdinando Sarmi, Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Sarmi Mod Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow: Extravagant
Lolita Lempicka FW 1995 Black white sheer crochet lace overlay bustier dress 40
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Milano, Lombardia
dress. It is then overlayed with a black floral crochet that is double layered at the skirt. The inner
Pertegaz Couture Gown with Kaftan Overlay and Belt Size Small
By Pertegaz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
strap style dress features a v-back and zipper closure. The beautiful kaftan overlay is a high-low style
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Sleeves
1960s Anonymous Black Long Sleeve Gown with Polka Dot Net Overlay and Gold Sash
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ballgown has a long sleeve black net overlay that has black net and sequin polka dot appliques all over
Harry Cooper Blush Draped Chiffon Dress with Lace Bodice, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and feminine Harry Cooper dress circa 1960's. Fitted bodice dress with lace overlay beginning
1970s Mac Tac of Paris Floral Printed Nylon Jersey Cape Dress
By Mac Tac
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mac Tac offered this zany, almost surrealist print for this 1970s silk nylon jersey maxi dress. The
Louis Vuitton Monogram Relief Trompe L’Oeil Shirt Dress
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Amazing Louis Vuitton monogram relief trompe l’oeil shirt dress. New with tag. Made from crisp
Lanvin Silk Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Water Mill, NY
Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail
1960s Christian Dior Ethnic-Inspired Knit Maxi Dress w/ Fringed Midriff & Hem
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
dress with free floating top overlay, scalloped and fringed sleeves, midriff and hem. Zippered back Size
Pucci long dress Spring 2013
By Emilio Pucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
42IT. It comes with a transparent overlay dress with an Asian inspiration. 2013 Spring-Summer
Gianni Versace Autumn/Winter 1996 Bronze Lace Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Manchester, GB
Gianni Versace Autumn/Winter 1996 metallic lace mini dress. Brown slip dress overlayed with
John Galliano Vintage Early 2000’s Black Bustier Dress
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Vintage early 2000’s John Galliano black midi dress. Features bustier cups with mesh overlay
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress with silver lurex overlay. Spring-Summer 1998
1960s Malcolm Starr Gold Metallic Embroidered Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Malcolm Starr gold net overlay dress embellished with gold metallic braided ribbon and
1960s Holt Renfrew Black Lace Dress
By Holt Renfrew
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1960's Holt Renfrew Canada couture design studio dress with fine black lace overlay and full
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Vintage Lace and Leather Black Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
mini dress with lace overlaying the leather featuring embellished medusa straps, square neck and
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Vintage Floral Lace and Leather Blue Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
leather mini dress with lace overlaying the leather featuring embellished medusa straps, square neck and
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2001 Runway Sheer Tulle Mesh Bustier Corset Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
from Gucci S/S 2001 Runway Collection designed by Tom Ford. Gucci midi dress with mesh overlay, scoop
Plunging Buff Silk Chiffon Nude Dressing Cocktail Dress – XS - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
stunning on a marble-skinned red head. Buff acetate wiggle dress with fuff silk chiffon overlay featuring
Oscar de la Renta FW 2013 Embellished Black Tulle Dress Gown as seen on Nicole 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
looked sexy in a nude sleeveless dress with a sheer black embellished overlay, which created the illusion
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
cocktail dress with attached black lace overlay. Kastenberg’s collaboration with the St. Martin fashion
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
By Eletra Casadei, Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout
Beautiful Vintage 1980s Isabelle Allard Black & Nude French Lace Pouf Dress
By Isabelle Allard
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage Isabelle Allard COUTURE Avant Garde black and nude French Lace dress
Emma Domb Black and Pink Ribbon Lace Asymmetrical Peplum Dress – S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
-shoulder party dress of black taffeta with tulle overlay embellished with pink ribbon lace and embroidered
1960s Werle Beverly Hills Demi Couture Nude Ivory Silk Cotton 60s Vintage Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in San Diego, CA
cottton mod dress! Features a fitted nude silk crepe underlay wiggle dress with attached ivory cotton
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2008 Floral Lace Knit Fit & Flare Ruffle Layer Skirt Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
(s): Black Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content: Poly-blend (lace overlay, ruffles); nylon (jersey dress
Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
gown. The upper part of the dress is sheer with black sequin overlay. The fit is formed to the body
Gucci TomFordAwardYear Leather TuxedoPeakLapel SingleClasp Ecru Jacket, S/S2001
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
his fashion-show runway featured ecru corset dresses with black transparent or leather overlays and
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
- measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Overlay. Measurements
Unavailable|$596
Vintage MOSCHINO COUTURE Gift Bow Overlay Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO COUTURE Gift Bow Overlay Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust
Unavailable|$470
1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in Houston, TX
custom made. The dress features a black lace/net overlay on bodice, with the lace creating a peplum
Unavailable|$716
Sonia Rykiel 1970s Halter Neck Dress with Lamé Overlay
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous disco-era gown from Sonia Rykiel features a black crepe column dress with a silk chiffon
1960s Psychedelic Jerry Silverman Silk Low Back Mini Dress with Organza Overlay
By Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Jerry Silverman
Located in Houston, TX
Flirty silk dress by Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman! This dress falls just short of the knee
Burberry Prorsum 2010 Silk Coat-Dress with Full Pleated Skirt and Tulle Overlay
By Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Bailey
Located in London, GB
A double-breasted Burberry Prorsum trench in the style of a dress, with pleated and ruched
Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay
By Krizia
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Krizia dress, densely beaded in a graphic print dress. Beading is lime and aubergine
Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress with Lace Overlay, 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress w/ Lace Overlay. Yellow base with white
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Black Dress with Blue Silk Overlay from Fall 2006
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Black Dress with Blue Silk Overlay from Fall 2006 So beautiful, much
Unavailable|$445
New Akris Netted-Overlay Sleeveless Dress Swiss 34 uk 8
Located in London, GB
New Akris Netted-Overlay Sleeveless Dress Swiss 34 uk 8 Akris dress with square-cutout net
Unavailable|$636
1930s Gorgeous Garden Gown with Floral Net Overlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral net overlay, it is a beautiful work of art. The slip features a fine pink tulle ruffle around the
Unavailable|$425
Geoffrey Beene Boutique Plaid Gown with Black Lace Overlay
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Geoffrey Beene Boutique red and green plaid gown overlaid with black lace. Gathered bodice with empire waist and Satin bow. Fully lined with full skirt.
Unavailable|$3,765
1985 Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Evening Gown With Embroidered Overlayer
By Givenchy
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Off-White Evening Gown. This stunning gown by Givenchy was crafted in 1985. Made in silk, it is over-layered with jacquard and embroidery flowers. The ...
Unavailable|$5,500
Gianni Versace Pale Blue Metal Mesh Sheath with Lace Overlay
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Gianni Versace metal mesh oroton toga style dress. A similar dress is in the
Unavailable|$200
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons Dress, 2012
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Bethesda, MD
Black and blue Junya Watanabe sleeveless dress with scoop neck and mesh overlay. Measurements
Nicolas Ghesquiere For Balenciaga Floral Neoprene Dress, Spring - Summer 2008
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga, Spring-Summer 2008, sleeveless floral dress, with pleated
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