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1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress
1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress

1950s Dress Black Embroidered Shelf Bust Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Wallkill, NY

A true Beauty, 1950s Black Taffeta Pleated Bodice Cocktail Dress. It has Boned Bodice with a pleated sexy bust *Pleated Tucked Waist *Large Embroidered Floral Waist that drapes down ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953
New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953

New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953

Located in Tucson, AZ

Oozing with propriety, from its petal-gathered shelf bust to its attached crinoline. Short sleeve dance dress with wide square neckline and front shelf bust with blue and silver lac...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Bill Tice Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Blue Maxi Halter Dress
Bill Tice Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Blue Maxi Halter Dress

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 halter ties.

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

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Karl Lagerfeld Evening Dress with Shelf Bust
Karl Lagerfeld Evening Dress with Shelf Bust

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 2016!

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress & Shawl
1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress & Shawl

1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress & Shawl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This enchanting garment is fashioned from turquoise, purple and black print polished cotton trimmed in silk-velvet. Reminds me of a dress from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"! The bodice...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust

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 and hook closure.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust
1950s Peck & Peck Vintage Black Wiggle Sheath Dress with Shelf Bust

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 and hook closure.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress
1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress

1950's Vibrant Polynesian Tiki Novelty Print Marigold Cotton Shelf-Bust Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This unique "Daryl" designer cotton sundress is the perfect addition to any summer wardrobe! With its vivid Polynesian tiki novelty-print and flawless styling, this garment...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940's Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress & Bolero
1940's Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress & Bolero

1940's Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress & Bolero

By Don Loper

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The fabric is a feather-light abstract checkered pure silk which feels heavenly when worn. I love the shelf-bust fitted short-sleeve bodice with matching wide-collar, cuffed sleeves ...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pab Couture Lilac Purple Rhinestone Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Dress
Vintage 1950's Pab Couture Lilac Purple Rhinestone Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Dress

Vintage 1950's Pab Couture Lilac Purple Rhinestone Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Dress

By Pab

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an elegant thin-straps plunge with a petal shelf-bust. I love the side pleated full circle-skirt design which channels the perfect "New Look" silhouette.

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Baby-Blue Silk Ruched Shelf-Bust Dress
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Baby-Blue Silk Ruched Shelf-Bust Dress

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Beaded Baby-Blue Silk Ruched Shelf-Bust Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice has a chic ruched shelf-bust with wide scoopneck. I especially love the hourglass nipped-waist tailored skirt which finishes the garment off with a perfect femme fatale si...

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Magenta-Pink Satin Sequin Petal Shelf-Bust Party Dress
1950's Magenta-Pink Satin Sequin Petal Shelf-Bust Party Dress

1950's Magenta-Pink Satin Sequin Petal Shelf-Bust Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the seductive low-cut plunge, petal shelf-bust bodice. The hourglass nipped-waist full circle-skirt finishes it off with a perfect Dior "new look" silhouette.

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1950s Wedding Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print-Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print-Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Floral Print-Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an exquisite heavily sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design. I adore the little bow-tie accents!

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's White Gingham Linen One-Shoulder Asymmetric Shelf-Bust Sun Dress
1950's White Gingham Linen One-Shoulder Asymmetric Shelf-Bust Sun Dress

1950's White Gingham Linen One-Shoulder Asymmetric Shelf-Bust Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an alluring one-shoulder asymmetric plunge that falls into a heavily-sculpted hourglass nipped-waist. The appliqued lace shelf-bust detail gives the garment so much sex...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s
Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s

Lilli Diamond Green and Silver Shelf-Bust Halter Applique Peplum Dress, 1950s

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail sundress by Lilli Diamond. The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme fatale"; the skirt is deliciously lean! The bodice is ultra chic wit...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Miss Elliette Embroidered Black & Beige Cotton Shelf-Bust Bow Full Dress
1950's Miss Elliette Embroidered Black & Beige Cotton Shelf-Bust Bow Full Dress

1950's Miss Elliette Embroidered Black & Beige Cotton Shelf-Bust Bow Full Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The low plunge bodice has a flattering shelf-bust bow and little short sleeves. .The sweeping full swing-skirt finishes off this garment with a perfect Dior 'New Look' silhouette.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Green Cotton & White Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Wiggle Dress
Vintage 1950's Green Cotton & White Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Wiggle Dress

Vintage 1950's Green Cotton & White Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Wiggle Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is ultra alluring with its low plunge shelf-bust bow halter design. My favorite part is the beaded sequin detail which really catches the eye!

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress
Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress

Vintage 1950's Beaded Marigold & Red Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Full Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice has an alluring mock halter sculpted shelf-bust design. The hourglass nipped waistline is both ladylike and sexy, cut to showcase your natural assets.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Ruby-Red Cotton & Ivory Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Cocktail Dress
1950's Ruby-Red Cotton & Ivory Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Cocktail Dress

1950's Ruby-Red Cotton & Ivory Lace Shelf-Bust Halter Skirted Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is ultra alluring with its low plunge shelf-bust bow halter design. My favorite part is the beaded rhinestone detail which really catches the eye!

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Atomic Novelty Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Full Sun Dress
1950's Atomic Novelty Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Full Sun Dress

1950's Atomic Novelty Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Full Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant atomic novelty-print cotton and flawless styling, this Kay Whitney designer garment has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The low plunge shelf-bust halt...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

2002 Alexander McQueen Corset Shelf-Bust Lace & Chiffon Cocktail Dress
2002 Alexander McQueen Corset Shelf-Bust Lace & Chiffon Cocktail Dress

2002 Alexander McQueen Corset Shelf-Bust Lace & Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

McQueen moved from that Helmut Newton-esque fantasy to another...bad schoolgirls. I love the ruched shelf-bust bodice with slight flutter cap-sleeves.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Black Silk Shelf Bust Deadstock Wiggle Dress
Vintage 1950's Black Silk Shelf Bust Deadstock Wiggle Dress

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 * ivory macrame flowers insets * sleeves sit slightly off the shoulder * metal back...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress
Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress

Vintage 1950's Blue Polka-Dot Cotton Pique Shelf-Bust Fishtail Wiggle Sun Dress

By Jay Original

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is ultra alluring with its low plunge pleated shelf-bust design. The belted nipped-waist flatters the figure and turns any woman into a starlet.

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Ruby-Red Beaded Satin Shelf-Bust Halter Cocktail Dress
1950's Ruby-Red Beaded Satin Shelf-Bust Halter Cocktail Dress

1950's Ruby-Red Beaded Satin Shelf-Bust Halter Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is ultra seductive with its low-cut plunge, pleated shelf-bust halter. My favorite part is the sparkling beadwork which really catches the eye!

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

1950's Black Embroidered-Swirl Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is a seductive low-cut plunge, pleated sweetheart shelf-bust. I adore the hourglass nipped-waist which was the signature style for a 1950's bombshell vixen.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Pink & Black Flocked Taffeta Shelf-Bust Party Dress Set
1950's Pink & Black Flocked Taffeta Shelf-Bust Party Dress Set

1950's Pink & Black Flocked Taffeta Shelf-Bust Party Dress Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the dramatic low-plunge sweetheart shelf-bust bodice with matching bolero-jacket. The nipped-waist princess belted circle-skirt finishes it off with a perfect Dior "new look" ...

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1950s Ballerina Dresses

1940's Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1940's Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1940's Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Don Loper

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...

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1940s American Evening Dresses

1950's Watercolor Blue-Tulips Floral Sequin Silk Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
1950's Watercolor Blue-Tulips Floral Sequin Silk Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress

1950's Watercolor Blue-Tulips Floral Sequin Silk Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is a beautiful heavily-pleated sweetheart shelf-bust. The narrowing wiggle-skirt construction emphasizes a woman's seductive shape without adding any bulk or volume to the...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1990's Chanel Black Silk-Chiffon Strapless Shelf-Bust Asymmetric Cocktail Dress
1990's Chanel Black Silk-Chiffon Strapless Shelf-Bust Asymmetric Cocktail Dress

1990's Chanel Black Silk-Chiffon Strapless Shelf-Bust Asymmetric Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I adore the heavily ruched, shelf-bust strapless bodice. Though the asymmetric side mini-skirt design is very seductive, the side tea-length gives it a balanced elegance that Chanel ...

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Sage-Green Lace Scalloped Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Sage-Green Lace Scalloped Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Sage-Green Lace Scalloped Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an exquisite heavily sculptured, boned shelf-bust with scalloped edging. I adore the satin bow-tie accents!

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Seductive Metallic-Gold Lame Hourglass Shelf-Bust Cocktail Party Dress
1950's Seductive Metallic-Gold Lame Hourglass Shelf-Bust Cocktail Party Dress

1950's Seductive Metallic-Gold Lame Hourglass Shelf-Bust Cocktail Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning 1950's metallic gold bombshell custom cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge pleated shelf-bust that falls into a hea...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Black Shelf-Bust Beaded Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Black Shelf-Bust Beaded Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Black Shelf-Bust Beaded Silk Cocktail Wiggle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the fully-boned, low-cut plunge bodice with its tulle accented shelf-bust. The wiggle skirt hugs the hips and is cut close to the leg with a back vent.

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's French Couture Black Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Fishtail Cocktail Dress
1950's French Couture Black Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Fishtail Cocktail Dress

1950's French Couture Black Beaded Silk Shelf-Bust Fishtail Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a beaded shelf-bust plunge. I love the long, lean sleeves with wide button-cuffs!

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Ruby Red Beaded Metallic Applique Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
1950's Ruby Red Beaded Metallic Applique Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

1950's Ruby Red Beaded Metallic Applique Taffeta Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an exquisite slight off-shoulder draped shelf-bust. An hourglass nipped-waist met by the full circle-skirt finishes this garment off with a perfect New Look silhouette.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking 1950's black and pink pure-silk dress is a wonderful example of his genius. The bodice is a beautiful pleated shelf-bust sweetheart.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Dress
Vintage 1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Dress

Vintage 1950's Oleg Cassini Black & Pink Polka Dot Silk Shelf-Bust Full Dress

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking 1950's black and pink pure-silk dress is a wonderful example of his genius. The bodice is a beautiful pleated shelf-bust sweetheart.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Alfred Shaheen Metallic Floral Print Shelf-Bust Long Gown
1950's Alfred Shaheen Metallic Floral Print Shelf-Bust Long Gown

1950's Alfred Shaheen Metallic Floral Print Shelf-Bust Long Gown

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I adore the low-cut plunge, sweetheart bodice with built-in boned shelf-bust. The hourglass nipped-waist with backside bow-sash finishes this garment off with an iconic "femme fatale...

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1940s Maxi Dresses

1940's Royal-Blue Embroidered Chiffon Shelf-Bust Evening Gown
1940's Royal-Blue Embroidered Chiffon Shelf-Bust Evening Gown

1940's Royal-Blue Embroidered Chiffon Shelf-Bust Evening Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1940's royal-blue gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture. This enchanting garment ...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1950's Seductive Red & White Hourglass Shelf-Bust Ruched Evening Gown
1950's Seductive Red & White Hourglass Shelf-Bust Ruched Evening Gown

1950's Seductive Red & White Hourglass Shelf-Bust Ruched Evening Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1950's custom-made stage gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. This enchan...

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1950s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Don Loper Marigold Silk-Taffeta Petal Shelf-Bust Fishtail Evening Gown
1940's Don Loper Marigold Silk-Taffeta Petal Shelf-Bust Fishtail Evening Gown

1940's Don Loper Marigold Silk-Taffeta Petal Shelf-Bust Fishtail Evening Gown

By Don Loper

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1960's Nina Ricci Paris Cobalt-Blue Silk Shelf-Bust Bow Hourglass Mermaid Gown
1960's Nina Ricci Paris Cobalt-Blue Silk Shelf-Bust Bow Hourglass Mermaid Gown

1960's Nina Ricci Paris Cobalt-Blue Silk Shelf-Bust Bow Hourglass Mermaid Gown

By Nina Ricci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The seductive bodice has a built-in boned corset to flatter the figure. I adore the shelf-bust bow with ruched satin cummerbund. The skirt is a breathtaking hourglass cut with a dra...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Shelf-Bust Hourglass Gown
2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Shelf-Bust Hourglass Gown

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

This gown is everything you look for in Galliano era Dior. The flattering shelf-bust bodice is also adorned with the most beautiful crystal, glass beaded and pearl accented nipped wa...

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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Rhinestone Metallic Floral Shelf-Bust Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Rhinestone Metallic Floral Shelf-Bust Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Satin Rhinestone Metallic Floral Shelf-Bust Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an exquisite slight off-shoulder draped shelf-bust. An hourglass nipped-waist met by the full circle-skirt finishes this garment off with a perfect New Look silhouette.

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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1942 Paquin Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Sculpted Shelf-Bust Dress
Vintage 1942 Paquin Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Sculpted Shelf-Bust Dress

Vintage 1942 Paquin Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Sculpted Shelf-Bust Dress

By Jeanne Paquin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an elegant pleated shelf-bust with lean, long sleeves. I love the curved bias-cut with flows into an gorgeous swing skirt.

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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Blums Voque Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Blums Voque Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Blums Voque Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Chicago, IL

Side back bow fastens with hooks and one snap and it is not separate form the dress Shelf bust Dress is in exceptional condition

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1950's Carlye Marigold-Yellow Floral Print Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress
1950's Carlye Marigold-Yellow Floral Print Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

1950's Carlye Marigold-Yellow Floral Print Silk Shelf-Bust Full Party Dress

By Carlye

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the dramatic low plunge, tulle trimmed shelf-bust bodice with hourglass nipped-waist. The full ballerina circle-skirt finishes it off with a perfect "Dior" silhouette.

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1950s American Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Rose Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Rose Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Watercolor Rose Floral Print Cotton Shelf-Bust Wiggle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is an exquisite heavily sculptured, shelf-bust, slight off-shoulder design. I adore the little bow-tie accents!

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970's French Watercolor-Stripe Tiered Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Sun Dress
1970's French Watercolor-Stripe Tiered Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Sun Dress

1970's French Watercolor-Stripe Tiered Cotton Shelf-Bust Halter Belted Sun Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant watercolor-stripe pattern and flawless styling, this "Catherine" French designer garment has the casual elegance the 1970's were known for. The shelf-bust boned halt...

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950's Claudia Young Velvet & Metallic Stripe Organza Shelf-Bust Party Dress
1950's Claudia Young Velvet & Metallic Stripe Organza Shelf-Bust Party Dress

1950's Claudia Young Velvet & Metallic Stripe Organza Shelf-Bust Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is a beautiful low-cut plunge, bow trimmed shelf-bust. I adore the hourglass nipped-waist which was a signature style for this era.

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950's Seductive Black Silk Taffeta Shelf-Bust Halter Full Party Dress
1950's Seductive Black Silk Taffeta Shelf-Bust Halter Full Party Dress

1950's Seductive Black Silk Taffeta Shelf-Bust Halter Full Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is a seductive low-cut sweetheart plunge, pleated shelf-bust with reversible halter. So unique! I adore the hourglass nipped-waist which was the signature style for a 1950...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Jean Patou

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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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...

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By Bon Gout

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...

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By Donna Karan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998

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 ▪...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s

Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...

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1960s French Pleated Skirts

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

NEW Missoni Multicolor Signature Crochet Knit Kaftan Style Maxi Dress Gown 38
NEW Missoni Multicolor Signature Crochet Knit Kaftan Style Maxi Dress Gown 38

NEW Missoni Multicolor Signature Crochet Knit Kaftan Style Maxi Dress Gown 38

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

This classy Missoni dress epitomizes effortless seaside sophistication, blending the brand’s iconic heritage with a modern, relaxed silhouette. Featuring the signature zigzag knit, t...

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2010s Italian Beachwear

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Vests

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Shelf Bust Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary shelf bust dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Red and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a shelf bust dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ceil Chapman, Alfred Shaheen and Don Loper each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Shelf Bust Dress?

The price for a shelf bust dress starts at $295 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $688.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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