Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6
By Gene Shelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gene Shelley's gown is composed a stretch sequined wool knit, adorned with sequins and beading in a floral motif.
Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6
By Gene Shelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gene Shelley's gown is composed a stretch sequined wool knit, adorned with sequins and beading in a floral motif.
1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress
By Gene Shelley International Boutique
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 60s vintage lime green fully sequined 3/4 sleeves wool dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Fully lined in rayon with full metal zi...
Gene Shelly Sequin Bridal Dress
By Gene Shelley
Located in San Francisco, CA
While it no longer as its Shelley label, the dress was identified as Shelley by the vintage collector it came from.
1960's Gene Shelly Chartreuse Yellow Sequin Beaded Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress
By Gene Shelley, Gene Shelley International Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Seductive mid-century Gene Shelly designer garments are in a class of their own! They are always fully-sequined by hand and fit to flatter the figure. This early 1960's treasure has ...
1960s Gene Shelley Sequined Knit Dress
By Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Gene Shelley Design for Boutique International: 1960s light blue iridescent sequins and beading, hand done on a lightweight blue wool knit molds to every curve!
1960s Gene Shelley Wool Knit Bronzed Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Gene Shelley, Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Gene Shelley beige boucle knit cocktail dress, completely lined with heavily embellished bronze glass bead bodice and low-cut back.
60s Gene Shelley Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam
By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Hollywood glam black hand-beaded and sequined full-length gown on wool knit to contour to every curve, wool knitwith cap sleeves, deep cut back and side slit. Size 6-8
50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown
By Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful, glamorous 1950s gown of wool knit entirely covered in hand-sewn black sequins. The white mink cuffs are tacked on and can be removed if desired. Curved front slit.
50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!
Located in Gresham, OR
Metal back zipper. Made by Gene Shelley's International Boutique.
1950s Hot Pink Vintage Sequin Irridescent Allover Sequin Crochet Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stretches to fit, and looks like Gene's Shelley! Very well made. Full metal zipper up the back.
1950s Gene Shelly's Light Blue Silk Fully Sequined + Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
By Gene Shelley
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous 1950s GENE SHELLY light blue beaded and sequin silk wiggle dress! Gene Shelly typically used wool on her sequin dresses. The silk pieces are rare, and were from the...
1960s Gene Shelly’s Gold Sequin Keyhole Long Bell Sleeve Vintage Wool 60s Gown
By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelley
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal early 60s GENE SHELLY’S International Boutique International gold sequined full length dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins on a soft stretchy wool. Keyhole ope...
1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown
By BRUCE ARNOLD
Located in London, GB
These evening dresses are comparable with Gene Shelley in terms of quality and design. The dress is in very good to excellent vintage condition with no marks or stains, and has reta...
1960s Fully Sequin & Bead Gene Shelley
By Gene Shelly
Located in Rockwood, ON
Gene Shelly pieces always bowled me over. They are always fully sequined and would have been done by hand. This one also has a fantastic floral design worked in and amongst the sequi...
Vintage 1960's Beaded Sequin Green Graphic Stretch-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
By Gene Shelley International Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Glamourous mid-century stretch knit hourglass gowns are in a class of their own! They are always fully-sequined by hand and fit to flatter the figure. This treasure by the upscale "G...
Gene Shelley Red and Pink Sequined Knit Evening Dress with Slit Front, 1960
By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelly
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a kind 1950's/60's heavily hand sequined custom made knit dress in shades of red and pink. V neckline, form fitting silhouette and front slit makes this dress a real show stop...
c.1967 Gene Shelly Blue Crystal & Silver Sequin Stretch Knit Dress
By Gene Shelley
Located in Rockwood, ON
In its heyday the Gene Shelly of California label was highly sought after. The label was doing some of the best of the early sequinned vintage pieces that you could find anywhere on ...
Gene Shelly Fuchsia Sequined Floral Soft Wool Sweater Knit Dress, 1960s
By Gene Shelley
Located in Houston, TX
Resplendent curve - hugging sweater knit sequin dress. This mid century piece is maxi length, has short sleeves, a rounded collar, a medium scoop back, and a gently fluted skirt. The...
1960s Gene Shelly Pink Beaded Wiggle Dress
By Gene Shelly, Gene Shelley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960’s Gene Shelly pink beaded wiggle dress with beaded tassel details. Floral print design throughout. Scoop neck mini dress. Additional information: Marked size US 4, fits size US...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Gucci New Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 2018
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning yellow silk dress by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. It is gorgeous with asymmetrical rows of finely pleated ruffles comprising the skirt, puff 3/4 length sleeves with ties...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
1980s Diamond GIA No-Heat Sapphire 18k Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic diamond, sapphire panther design gold necklace is gracefully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Centered with three oval-shaped genuine blue, yellow, and purple sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Lilli Diamond Ivory Off - White French Lace Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really flattering the body. Nude illusion de...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
Diane von Furstenberg Vintage Black Pink Floral Print Sheer Dress Boho, 1980s
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diane von Furstenberg vintage 1980s slightly sheer belted dress in black and pink floral print. Cloth covered buttons to mid-front. Tie at neck. Flutter sleeves. Makes a great swim...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Halston 1970s Black Silk Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk wrap dress by Halston. It has a wrap front, draped neckline buttoning at the shoulder and long dolman sleeves with pointed button cuffs. The waist is gathe...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
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