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1980S PER SPOOK COUTURE Teal Metallic Silk Lurex Chiffon Military Styled Blouse
1980S PER SPOOK COUTURE Teal Metallic Silk Lurex Chiffon Military Styled Blouse

1980S PER SPOOK COUTURE Teal Metallic Silk Lurex Chiffon Military Styled Blouse

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture label and the finishing is exceptional. Made in Paris and fully lined in Navy blue silk chiffon. Metallic leather bound buttons and cufflinks. Hand made button holes. ...

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1980s Blouses and Tops

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace Sexy Fitted Cocktail
1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace Sexy Fitted Cocktail

1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace Sexy Fitted Cocktail

Located in New York, NY

fully hand made with hand finished details and couture hand pieced lace work. Fully lined in a rich tissue silk. No boning. 1950S Black & White Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Lace ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

ST JOHN COUTURE red metallic tweed knit crystal buttons peplum blazer US6 M
ST JOHN COUTURE red metallic tweed knit crystal buttons peplum blazer US6 M

ST JOHN COUTURE red metallic tweed knit crystal buttons peplum blazer US6 M

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ST JOHN COUTURE red metallic tweed knit crystal buttons peplum blazer US6 M Reference: CC/A00437 Brand: St John Couture Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Butt...

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2010s American Blazers

rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green lace grey silk mermaid gown
rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green lace grey silk mermaid gown

rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green lace grey silk mermaid gown

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green crossover lace bust grey silk mermaid evening gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/E00431 Brand: Guy Laroche Couture Collection: 2006 - Run...

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1990s French Ball Gowns

Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress

Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1880s Incredible Authentic Victorian Ivory Silk Lace Corset 1800s Couture Blouse
1880s Incredible Authentic Victorian Ivory Silk Lace Corset 1800s Couture Blouse

1880s Incredible Authentic Victorian Ivory Silk Lace Corset 1800s Couture Blouse

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible authentic Victorian Era (approximately 1880s) ivory silk lace corset bustier blouse! Features a fitted boned bodice with hook-and-eye closures up the front. Puckered silk...

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1880s Blouses and Tops

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown

1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown

Located in New York, NY

Lined in rich brown silk. In the collection of The Metropolitain Museum of Art NYC as well as the Musee de Yves Saint Laurent Paris. 1980S YVES SAINT LAURENT Blue & Green Haute Coutu...

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1980s Formal Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a tailored gold and black silk flower brocade bodice, with a forgiving black silk chiffo...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral silk brocade pattern. Lots of attention to detail, with hand-sewn finishings. Full me...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress

1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green throughout. Two layer of swag drape over the left shoulder. Tailored bodice with full...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress

1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball
1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball

1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball

Located in New York, NY

Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1960s Silk Brocade Amazing Rhinestone Back Mod 60s Couture Jacket Coat
Beautiful 1960s Silk Brocade Amazing Rhinestone Back Mod 60s Couture Jacket Coat

Beautiful 1960s Silk Brocade Amazing Rhinestone Back Mod 60s Couture Jacket Coat

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely beautiful vintage silk brocade double breasted 1960s double breasted couture quality swing jacket, with breathtaking rhinestone back! Sleek tailored fit, with a chic silver,...

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1960s Double-Breasted Jackets

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Nude Taupe Tan French Lace 50s Dress + Bolero

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage 1950s demi couture nude French lace dress AND cropped short sleeve bolero jacket! Nearly completely hand sewn, this drop dead beauty features so much detail! Ruch...

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Low cut back features a large bow that snaps on one side. Full metal zipper u...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Basha Gold Couture Turquoise Wood Beaded Metal Flower Copper Lace Headpiece
Basha Gold Couture Turquoise Wood Beaded Metal Flower Copper Lace Headpiece

Basha Gold Couture Turquoise Wood Beaded Metal Flower Copper Lace Headpiece

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Flowers sculpted from metal wires beaded with turquoise and wood beads. Hand sewn on to antique copper lace ribbon. Measurements: Lenghth: 45 inches Flowers are approximately 4 in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Waist Belts

1960's French Demi Couture Black and Orange Gown with Shoulder Detail
1960's French Demi Couture Black and Orange Gown with Shoulder Detail

1960's French Demi Couture Black and Orange Gown with Shoulder Detail

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful French demi couture slubbed silk gown from the 1960's. Striking contrasting combination of orange and black. Black fitted corseted bodice with thin straps. Tea length skirt...

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1960s Italian Evening Gowns

Chic 1960s Turquoise Blue and Green Watercolor Chiffon Demi Couture Shift Dress
Chic 1960s Turquoise Blue and Green Watercolor Chiffon Demi Couture Shift Dress

Chic 1960s Turquoise Blue and Green Watercolor Chiffon Demi Couture Shift Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Insanely chic vintage early 60s silk chiffon turquoise blue and kelly green watercolor print demi couture shift dress! Classic shift silhouette is flattering, yet comfortable. Amazin...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery
Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Late 1930s Couture Black Silk Lace Gown with Caviar Sequin Floral Tracery

Located in Gresham, OR

This exquisite late 1930s couture gown is unmarked as to maker, however, it is undoubtedly of the highest quality: The black silk lace is trimmed with velvet at straps and decolletag...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950
A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1947-1950 France Unlabelled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in black and white mottled marbled printed silk faille dating from the New-Look years of Christian Dior. Jacket with th...

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1940s French Skirt Suits

COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress
COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress

COUTURE c.1960's Turquoise Blue Metallic Tinsel Cocktail Party Shift Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage couture c.1960's turquoise blue metallic tinsel party dress. Shift style. Jewel neckline. Sleeveless. Center back zipper closure. Bust darts. Center back slit. Unlined. Pleas...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
1950'S  BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi

Located in New York, NY

The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...

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1950s Casual Dresses

Claude Riha 1980s Robe FR36 Haute Couture Black Velvet Dress Gown UK8 US6
Claude Riha 1980s Robe FR36 Haute Couture Black Velvet Dress Gown UK8 US6

Claude Riha 1980s Robe FR36 Haute Couture Black Velvet Dress Gown UK8 US6

Located in PARIS, FR

Claude Riha Haute Couture dress from the 1980s, the top in silk velvet embroidered with mobile black glass beads around the wide boat neck and at the waist, 2/3 sleeves, the skirt in...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Woven Leather Royal Blue Vinage Sexy Bodycon 90s Couture Mini Dress
1990s Woven Leather Royal Blue Vinage Sexy Bodycon 90s Couture Mini Dress

1990s Woven Leather Royal Blue Vinage Sexy Bodycon 90s Couture Mini Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1990s woven leather mini dress! Features hand woven strips of leather throughout the entire dress. Couture quality, with most of the workmanship being hand-sewn. Flattering bodc...

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1990s American Mini Dresses

Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Located in San Diego, CA

Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...

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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Museum Piece Black Embroidered Cutwork Mantelet Cape
COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Museum Piece Black Embroidered Cutwork Mantelet Cape

COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Museum Piece Black Embroidered Cutwork Mantelet Cape

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1910's Edwardian one of a kind couture black fine wool felt and raspberry red silk cutwork embroidered mantelet. Intricately detailed cutwork with raspberry red silk underl...

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1910s Mantle Coats

Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress
Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress

Beautiful 1950s White + Silver Raffia Hand Made Vintage 50s Wiggle Couture Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress

Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk lining. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Bombshell fit, wit...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown

COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome button closures. Gold sequin polka dot em...

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1940s Evening Dresses

COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Black Peacock Blue Velvet Detail Embroidered Jacket
COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Black Peacock Blue Velvet Detail Embroidered Jacket

COUTURE c.1910's Edwardian Black Peacock Blue Velvet Detail Embroidered Jacket

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1910's Edwardian Couture one of a kind black & peacock blue / teal wool embroidered jacket. Embroidered detail along center front, waistline, and sleeves in shades of teal,...

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1910s Jackets

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris

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1940s Formal Gowns

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8

Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8

Located in PARIS, FR

Long dress in pale pink beige silk crepe (flesh or nude), sleeveless, draped at the waist, long straight skirt with wide hollow pleat in front, V-neckline in the back draped on each ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...

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1960s Evening Gowns

1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit
1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit

1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit

By Pierre Balmain

Located in London, GB

This 1950s silk brocade two piece couture dress set has a stunning paisley pattern in pink and gold threads. The dress features a scalloped edge trim to the top of the bodice and thr...

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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top
Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top

Alma multi-colored sheer chiffon high-neck top

By Alma Couture

Located in New York, NY

Alma silk chiffon sheer multi-colored high-neck top measures 21" in length in front, and 23" in back. The neck circumference is 15", neck-to-cuff hem is 28 1/4", circumference is 7 1...

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1980s Italian Blousons

Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress
Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress

Alma white chiffon with stenciled "Branches" dress

By Alma Couture

Located in New York, NY

Alma fully lined white silk chiffon dress has stenciled velour black "Branches" detailing. The shoulders are padded but can be removed if desired. The dress is silk-lined with a cent...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress

1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for anytime of year for ay day or evening event. Flattering tailored ruched bodice with f...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

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1940s Evening Gowns

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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