VICTOR COSTA Off White Iridescent Strapless Beaded Gown Size 2 4
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique.
VICTOR COSTA Off White Iridescent Strapless Beaded Gown Size 2 4
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique.
Asymmetrical black and white bustier evening dress Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical black and white bustier evening dress. No fabric tag but both fabric seems to be cotton ( the white one has a stripes tone on tone pattern) Black lining probably acetate...
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Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over a white taffeta bodice, with black t...
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy neckline Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long navy blue chiffon evening dress with white fluffy organza (polyester) neckline. Zip in the middle back. Size M
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned. Zip, bow and snap in the middle back. Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition: 60% nylon, 40% polyester. SIZE M
Victor Costa Black & White Strapless Dress, 1980s Saks 5th Ave
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sexy strapless Victor Costa Black Cocktail Dress with white ribbon and embellishments. Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue. The strapless dress has a fitted bodice. The full skirt is...
Romantica by Victor Costa-White Lace & Black Velvet Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a striking white lace and black velvet evening gown with a halter neckline designed by Victor Costa for Romantica in the early 1970's.
Victor Costa Famous Black & White Dot Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Bethesda, MD
Victor Costa vintage dress, circa 1986, worn by Penelope Cruz in 2004 at the "Head in the Clouds" premier at the Toronto Film Festival, and by Holly Hunter in the film "Broadcast New...
Victor Costa Black and White Gown with Feather Shoulders
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic Victor Costa gown adorned with matching feathers at the shoulder.
1980's Victor Costa Navy and White Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Victor Costa 1980's blue and white striped satin strapless cocktail dress. The dress is a classic Victor Costa style with a fitted front and exaggerated pouf at the back. The undersk...
Victor Costa Royal Blue and White Polka Dot Cocktail Dress Size 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa cocktail dress is composed of a royal blue and white polka fabric. The gathered design is accented by a large side draping bow at the hip. There is a side zipper cl...
White bustier evening dress or wedding dress with pleated bustier Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White bustier evening dress or wedding dress with pleated bustier. No fabric tag composition but the main fabric ois probably rayon and the lining is probably acetate. Stiff tulle pe...
Navy blue and white 80's cocktail dress Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fully drapped navy blue and white cocktail dress in taffetas with a bow and tail in the same fabric
White lace cocktail dress with black flowers and bow Victor Costa Lillie Rubin
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White lace cocktail dress with black flowers appliqué . Draped hips and neckline with oversize bow on the side of the hips ( fabric composition: nylon & polyester) Bow is hold with ...
1980s Victor Costa Strapless Blue & White Polka Dot Mermaid Gown with Bolero
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Absolutely gorgeous gown made of nylon/polyester, with a tulle underskirt.The dress is lovely and sleek to mid-tigh and then billows out at the back and sides as per the pictures. ...
Vintage Victor Costa Black & White Strapless Party dress 1980s
By Victor Costa
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black and white Cotton Victor Costa 1980s Dress. Fun and Flirty Take a look at the huge bow surrounding the dress Underneath in is a tight fitting pencil skirt Ruched Body Bust 35...
Victor Costa Strapless Black Cocktail Dress with White Satin Ribbon Trim
By Victor Costa
Located in New Hope, PA
This flirty little evening dress was designed by Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue. The strapless dress has a fitted organza bodice with a dropped waistline. The full skirt is black...
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Victor Costa 1970s Vintage Black, White + Yellow Striped Op Art Print Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1970s Victor Costa maxi dress in a black, white and yellow striped print. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over the head). The marked size is 6, and the dress fits like a mo...
1980s Victor Costa Sz 8 10 Red Black White Rose Polka Dot Off Shoulder 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s VICTOR COSTA red, black and white rose and polka dot print off the shoulder fit n’ flare cotton dress ! Tailored boned bodice that sits off the shoulder with a ...
1980s Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Ave Cherry Print White Strapless Cotton Dress
By Victor Costa, Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Ave Cherry Print White Strapless three tier cocktail Cotton Dress. Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 28 inches/ Hip: 36 inches/ Dress length: 34.5 inches
VICTOR COSTA Navy & White Pleated Strapless Silk Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
This Victor Costa silk taffeta creation features navy and white pleats throughout the entire dress. The skirt is fully pleated with the contrasting colors. The pleats are layered on ...
Victor Costa Vintage Strapless Dress in Black & White Tartan Plaid & Velvet
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This is a terrific black and white tartan plaid taffeta party dress from Victor Costa. I have always loved Victor Costa dresses and this one, from the 1980’s is really wonderful and...
Victor Costa Vintage Dress in Black Mesh Black & White Sequins Over White Satin
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This Vintage Victor Costa shift dress is really fabulous! It is black mesh with black and white sequins over a white satin lining and it zips up the back. The sequins form an abstrac...
1980s Victor Costa Vintage Dress Lou Rose Montecito Black White Waffle Weave 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Victor Costa dress was purchased at the upscale boutique Lou Rose in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara in the 1980's. This black and white waffle weave dress is lined ...
Victor Costa Navy Blue Chiffon Vintage Dress with White Satin Off Shoulder
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty, full length vintage dress was designed by Victor Costa in the 1980's. This dress has a navy blue chiffon skirt and off shoulder pleated white taffeta bodice, an empire...
1980s Strapless Victor Costa Vintage Dress Navy White Polka Dots 2/4
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This strapless navy blue vintage dress with white polka dots is from Victor Costa. This is a great 80's vintage dress with gorgeous front bow and a back slit. This dress is in exce...
1980s Victor Costa Vintage Dress & Velvet Jacket in Black & White Diamond Check
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This strapless vintage dress and matching jacket from the 1980’s was created by Victor Costa. The dress has ribbons of black velvet woven together with strips of ivory satin to creat...
1980s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Vintage Dress Strapless Blue and White
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty vintage dress was designed by Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus in the 1980's. This strapless dress is deep blue with pretty white fabric dramatic details. There is a slim ...
Victor Costa Ivory Satin and Black Velvet Strapless Vintage Evening Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This such a fun and flattering Victor Costa vintage cocktail dress from the 1980's! The strapless evening dress has a sweetheart neckline and alternating thick stripes of black velve...
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