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Black Fish Scale Sequin Sheath Dress with Draped Ruched Hobble Skirt – XS, 1960s
Black Fish Scale Sequin Sheath Dress with Draped Ruched Hobble Skirt – XS, 1960s

Black Fish Scale Sequin Sheath Dress with Draped Ruched Hobble Skirt – XS, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

This poured-on wiggle dress attracts serious attention on two fronts: first, its aurora borealis sequins shimmer green and purple to resemble eye-catching fish scales. Second, its dr...

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Stylish Asian Inspired Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Stylish Asian Inspired Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Stylish Asian Inspired Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fashioned in raspberry and red silk and wool dress designed with an Asian influence adapting a cheongsam style and fastenings combined with skirt inspired by Poiret’s hobble skirt. ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Nude Lace Lampshade Funnel Skirt Cocktail Party Dress – XS, 1960s
Nude Lace Lampshade Funnel Skirt Cocktail Party Dress – XS, 1960s

Nude Lace Lampshade Funnel Skirt Cocktail Party Dress – XS, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Sleeveless lace wiggle dress with tiered hobble skirt and spaghetti straps. Front bodice princess seams and bust darts; side metal zipper closure with top hook and eye.

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Ultraviolet Beaded Art Deco Hobble Gown w Pointed Waterfall Skirt - S, 1980s
Ultraviolet Beaded Art Deco Hobble Gown w Pointed Waterfall Skirt - S, 1980s

Ultraviolet Beaded Art Deco Hobble Gown w Pointed Waterfall Skirt - S, 1980s

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Tucson, AZ

An exclamation indeed! Violet hobble gown with padded shoulders, dolman cap sleeve and V-neck blouson bodice; inset diamond shape cummerbund cradles bustline above waist and creates...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8
Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8

Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8

Located in Atlanta, GA

The reversed black satin dress has a fitted bodice with small straps. The skirt is hobbled but wraparound with an opening on the side and loose pleats.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

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Edwardian Woman's 2 Piece Titanic Era Suit
Edwardian Woman's 2 Piece Titanic Era Suit

Edwardian Woman's 2 Piece Titanic Era Suit

Located in Toronto, ON

In my opinion, the lining is not original and maybe replaced in the 1940's. Hobble skirt has side snaps. Pair with a crisp blouse and parasol for a look that is right at home in t...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Blazers

Commes des Garcons
Commes des Garcons

Commes des Garcons

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Commes des Garcons

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Commes des Garcons pale gray and ivory light weight wool ensemble, consisting of a long, "hobble" shape skirt with back middle slit, and a cropped, bolero jacket with a wide ivory b...

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1980s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Metallic Green and Gold Floral Cocktail Dress w Lampshade Hobble Skirt- S, 1950s
Metallic Green and Gold Floral Cocktail Dress w Lampshade Hobble Skirt- S, 1950s

Metallic Green and Gold Floral Cocktail Dress w Lampshade Hobble Skirt- S, 1950s

By Jay Original

Located in Tucson, AZ

From the estate of a mid-century opera singer comes this New Look party dress, which looks like it might have stepped out of a Henry Clarke fashion shoot. High fashion touches like b...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Hiroko Koshino Hybrid Linen Sari Kimono Wrap Ensemble
Hiroko Koshino Hybrid Linen Sari Kimono Wrap Ensemble

Hiroko Koshino Hybrid Linen Sari Kimono Wrap Ensemble

Located in New York, NY

The effect when top and skirt are worn together is that of a hobbled skirt.

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1980s Yohji Yammamoto Elegant Blue Skirt Suit
1980s Yohji Yammamoto Elegant Blue Skirt Suit

1980s Yohji Yammamoto Elegant Blue Skirt Suit

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant Yohji skirt suit Jacket can be buttoned up on one side Hobble skirt has belt loops Shoulder pads Side slant pockets Skirt zips up the back witha short metal zipper Jack...

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1980s Japanese Skirt Suits

1890-Early 1900s Belle Epoque Tulle Lame
1890-Early 1900s Belle Epoque Tulle Lame

1890-Early 1900s Belle Epoque Tulle Lame

Located in Rockwood, ON

The dress is an overdress and has a heavy Oriental influence a la Paul Poiret with it's loose, simple shape, high waist, kimono sleeves and slight hobble skirt. The slip is silk cha...

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20th Century Edwardian Clothing

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