1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Dress with Layers of Tulle. Measurements taken Laying flat Dress 34 Bust** 26 Waist** Open Hips
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Dress with Layers of Tulle. Measurements taken Laying flat Dress 34 Bust** 26 Waist** Open Hips
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
balance. Strapless or halter neck circle dress with graduated hemline and pleated shelf bust; rhinestone
$500
Size: none; comparable to size medium
New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953
Located in Tucson, AZ
bust to its attached crinoline. Short sleeve dance dress with wide square neckline and front shelf
Bill Tice Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Blue Maxi Halter Dress
By Bill Tice
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s Bill Tice hand painted dress. Shelf bust, spaghetti straps, and adjustable
Karl Lagerfeld Evening Dress with Shelf Bust
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Excellent 1990s Karl Lagerfeld evening dress with shelf bust. Super sleek on right on trend for
1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress & Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Reminds me of a dress from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"! The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge, shelf
1950S Blue & Green Cotton Nani Of Hawaii Shelf Bust Tiki Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Blue & Green Cotton Nani Of Hawaii Shelf Bust Tiki Dress
1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1950s sheath dress with shelf bust by Peck & Peck. Unlined with rear metal zip
1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1950s sheath dress with shelf bust by Peck & Peck. Unlined with rear metal zip
1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance the 1950's were known for. The collared shelf-bust ruched bodice is very flattering and effortless
1940's Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress & Bolero
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which feels heavenly when worn. I love the shelf-bust fitted short-sleeve bodice with matching wide
Vintage 1950's Pab Couture Lilac Purple Rhinestone Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Dress
By Pab
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a petal shelf-bust. I love the side pleated full circle-skirt design which channels the perfect "New
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Baby-Blue Silk Ruched Shelf-Bust Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ruched shelf-bust with wide scoopneck. I especially love the hourglass nipped-waist tailored skirt which
1950's Magenta-Pink Satin Sequin Petal Shelf-Bust Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, petal shelf-bust bodice. The hourglass nipped-waist full circle-skirt finishes it off with a perfect
1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print-Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design. I adore the little bow-tie accents! A nipped-waist
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Turquoise Cotton Shelf-Bust Sarong Dress & Jacket
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-silver accents. I adore the low-cut plunge, shelf-bust bodice with a seductive nipped-waist. This show
1950's White Gingham Linen One-Shoulder Asymmetric Shelf-Bust Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hourglass nipped-waist. The appliqued lace shelf-bust detail gives the garment so much sex appeal and
Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ruffle shelf-bust halter. My favorite part is the seductive appliqued peplum which really catches the eye
1950's Miss Elliette Embroidered Black & Beige Cotton Shelf-Bust Bow Full Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has a flattering shelf-bust bow and little short sleeves. .The sweeping full swing-skirt finishes off
Vintage 1950's Green Cotton & White Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shelf-bust bow halter design. My favorite part is the beaded sequin detail which really catches the eye
Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect addition to any vintage wardrobe. The bodice has an alluring mock halter sculpted shelf-bust
1950's Ruby-Red Cotton & Ivory Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shelf-bust bow halter design. My favorite part is the beaded rhinestone detail which really catches the
2002 Alexander McQueen Corset Shelf-Bust Lace & Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
schoolgirls. I love the ruched shelf-bust bodice with slight flutter cap-sleeves. The lace-up detailing is so
1950's Atomic Novelty Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Full Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
garment has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The low plunge shelf-bust halter is very
Vintage 1950's Black Silk Shelf Bust Deadstock Wiggle Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * black silk dupioni * acetate lining * amazing ruche bodice and hips
1955 Christian Dior Numbered London Black Satin Shelf-Bust Peplum Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect for any season. I love the ultra flattering low-cut plunge, shelf-bust bodice with a slight off
Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
By Jay Original
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fishtail-sash which works so beautifully. The bodice is ultra alluring with its low plunge pleated shelf
1950's Ruby-Red Beaded Satin Shelf-Bust Halter Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, pleated shelf-bust halter. My favorite part is the sparkling beadwork which really catches the eye! The
1950's Beaumelle Embroidered Fuchsia Satin Shelf-Bust Strapless Peplum Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is an alluring pleated shelf-bust with a unique pointed sweetheart strapless shape. The nipped
1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seductive low-cut plunge, pleated sweetheart shelf-bust. I adore the hourglass nipped-waist which was the
1950's Pink & Black Flocked Taffeta Shelf-Bust Party Dress Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic low-plunge sweetheart shelf-bust bodice with matching bolero-jacket. The nipped-waist princess
1940's Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
low-cut plunge illusion shelf-bust & long, lean short sleeves. The flattering nipped-waist wiggle
1950's Watercolor Blue-Tulips Floral Sequin Silk Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silk-chiffon. The bodice is a beautiful heavily-pleated sweetheart shelf-bust. The narrowing wiggle
1990's Chanel Black Silk-Chiffon Strapless Shelf-Bust Asymmetric Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ruched, shelf-bust strapless bodice. Though the asymmetric side mini-skirt design is very seductive, the
1950's Seductive Metallic-Gold Lame Hourglass Shelf-Bust Cocktail Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
! The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge pleated shelf-bust that falls into a heavily sculpted nipped
1950's Ceil Chapman Sage-Green Lace Scalloped Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sculptured, boned shelf-bust with scalloped edging. I adore the satin bow-tie accents! A nipped-waist
1950's Ceil Chapman Black Shelf-Bust Beaded Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shelf-bust. The wiggle skirt hugs the hips and is cut close to the leg with a back vent. The nipped
1950's French Couture Black Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Fishtail Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
devotion. The bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a beaded shelf-bust plunge. I love
1950's Ceil Chapman Turquoise-Blue Beaded Satin Shelf-Bust Draped Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
scalloped, beaded shelf-bust boned bodice with adorable shoulder-bow. The unique pencil-skirt has a dramatic
Vintage 1950's Fred Perlberg Atomic Print Silk Shelf-Bust Circle Skirt Dress
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bodice is an alluring strapless pleated white organza shelf-bust with the prettiest optional cap-sleeves
1950's Ruby Red Beaded Metallic Applique Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
draped shelf-bust. An hourglass nipped-waist met by the full circle-skirt finishes this garment off with
Vintage 1950's Don Miguel Chocolate Brown Silk Shelf-Bust Skirted Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dramatic to the piece. The bodice has a beautiful low cut shelf-bust pleated plunge that flows into a
1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and pink pure-silk dress is a wonderful example of his genius. The bodice is a beautiful pleated shelf
Vintage 1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and pink pure-silk dress is a wonderful example of his genius. The bodice is a beautiful pleated shelf
1950's Lorrie Deb Metallic Roses Print Red Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-strap sculpted shelf-bust which flows into a dramatic back train. An hourglass nipped waist full pleated
1950's Alfred Shaheen Metallic Floral Print Shelf-Bust Long Gown
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
accents. I adore the low-cut plunge, sweetheart bodice with built-in boned shelf-bust. The hourglass
1940's Royal-Blue Embroidered Chiffon Shelf-Bust Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the time. The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge shelf-bust. I love the flattering hourglass nipped
1950's Seductive Red & White Hourglass Shelf-Bust Ruched Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alluring tri-strap petal shelf-bust. The silhouette is unbelievable; a flattering nipped-waist hourglass
1940's Don Loper Marigold Silk-Taffeta Petal Shelf-Bust Fishtail Evening Gown
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gown is a perfect example of his genius. The bodice is a seductive floral applique shelf-bust with
1960's Nina Ricci Paris Cobalt-Blue Silk Shelf-Bust Bow Hourglass Mermaid Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
boned corset to flatter the figure. I adore the shelf-bust bow with ruched satin cummerbund. The skirt
2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Shelf-Bust Hourglass Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
meticulously tailored clothes. This gown is everything you look for in Galliano era Dior. The flattering shelf
1950's Embroidered Pink-Roses Linen Wiggle Shelf-Bust Dress With Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glamour! The bodice is an alluring shelf-bust sleeveless that falls into a heavily-sculpted hourglass
1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Rhinestone Metallic Floral Shelf-Bust Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
draped shelf-bust. An hourglass nipped-waist met by the full circle-skirt finishes this garment off with
Vintage 1942 Paquin Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Sculpted Shelf-Bust Dress
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxurious silk velvet which feels heavenly when worn. The bodice is an elegant pleated shelf-bust with lean
1950s Blums Voque Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
not separate form the dress Shelf bust Dress is in exceptional condition
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Pink Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Sarong Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
adore the low-cut plunge, shelf-bust bodice with a seductive nipped-waist. The hourglass side sarong-tie
1950's Carlye Marigold-Yellow Floral Print Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
By Carlye
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
woman's allure—a dynamite combination. I love the dramatic low plunge, tulle trimmed shelf-bust bodice
1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Rose Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, fuchsia and green. The bodice is an exquisite heavily sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design
1970's French Watercolor-Stripe Tiered Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
garment has the casual elegance the 1970's were known for. The shelf-bust boned halter is very flattering
1950's Claudia Young Velvet & Metallic Stripe Organza Shelf-Bust Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
everything a woman wants. The bodice is a beautiful low-cut plunge, bow trimmed shelf-bust. I adore the
1950's Seductive Black Silk Taffeta Shelf-Bust Halter Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-cut sweetheart plunge, pleated shelf-bust with reversible halter. So unique! I adore the hourglass
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
$695
Size: Small - Medium
Chic 1960s Metallic Hunter Green + Mint Cowl Neck Vintage 60s Mod Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Tres Chic early 1960s forest green and light green metallic cowl neck shift dress! Beautiful vibrant green goes great with practically any skin tone! Oversize exaggerated collar, and...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backl
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backless Bias Gown
Early 1990s Michael Kors Red Stretch Cotton Ribbed Halter Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This body-hugging halter dress was designed by Michael Kors for his mainline in the early 1990's. It is crafted from a cotton blend in a ribbed knit with a bodycon fit. The minimalis...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
$15,634
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
$2,250
Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Exceptional in every way, from its unheard-of larger size to the intricacy of its beadwork. The tying tabard-style skirt offers adjustability, while the deep navy color differentiate...
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
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...
VivienneWestwood HandCut Moire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
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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