The Way We Wore Day Dresses
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Loris Azzaro Black Strapless Party Dress with Red Underskirt, 1980s
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and sexy abbreviated little black dress by the designer responsible for many of Tina Turner's stage looks through the years. Here we have the 1980s version on the LBD. Strapl...
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses
Moschino Animal & Hand Pop Art Print Dress, 2010s
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Time to get handsy! Eccentric blue hands cradle this neon-leopard shift to create a fun wearable piece of art. A light rayon makes this a soft and breezy spring/summer dress. Maximal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Christian Lacroix dress Strapless Matelasse w/ Oversize Paillettes, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunner by Christian Lacroix. Black strapless cocktail dress in matelasse and organza with velvet empire waist bacd. Built in corselet. Signature bubble hem. Peekaboo panel o...
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses
Halston Resort Red Silk Chiffon Ruffled Beach Pajama Ensemble, 1977
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible Halston ensemble from his 1977 Resort collection. The ensemble was photographed on none other than the stunning Pat Cleveland.
The ensemble consists of a laye...
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20th Century Casual Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Resort Blue Knit Dress with Cut Outs, 2015
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sporty chic Roberto Cavalli blue knit dress from their 2015 Resort collection. Cheeky back cutout and flattering seam work, reminiscent of the fabulous structured figure-flattering k...
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Koos van den Akker Iconic Multi-Print Patchwork Ensemble, 1980s
By Koos Van den Akker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dutch-born designer Koos Van Den Akker's spectacular patchwork is iconic with it's multi-print designs that dominated the 80s. This ensemble has to be the most stunning one we've...
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19th Century Casual Dresses
Chanel Silk Little Black Dress with Twist Draping, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, silk little black dress by Chanel Boutique. Circa mid 90s. The chic illusion of an off the shoulder silhouette without all the fuss, due to the expert tailoring. Delicately ...
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20th Century Mini Dresses
Hardy Amies Brown Silk Satin Goddess Cocktail Dress, 1950s
By Hardy Amies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardy Amies 1950s Brown silk dress is the perfect choice for a cocktail or party event. Crafted by the esteemed British designer—who has had the honor of dressing the royals—this dre...
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Dresses
La Perla Dress Cream Satin Slip with Floral Print
By La Perla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream satin slip dress from the Italian luxury lingerie experts, La Perla. Simple and sexy straight-line silhouette with side slits at hem. Cream satin with sheer floral shaped cut-o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Marc Jacobs Silver Lamé Inspired Dress, 1920s
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a fun and modern take on the shift dresses of the 20s. Marc Jacobs incorporates a silver lame and a drop waist to give the perfect nod to an era. We can see this as an upscale n...
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20th Century Casual Dresses
Tribe FIT Lightweight Felt Appliqué Art Coat Dress & Hat Ensemble, 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant example of wearable art that is sure to turn heads. From a 1985 student project by the name "Tribe" for FIT New York. Beautifully crafted and tailored. Rather than sewing t...
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20th Century Casual Dresses
Vivienne Westwood 'Dressing Up' A/W Pearl White Boulle Dress, 1991/1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vivienne Westwood dress so fabulous, that the Dame herself wore one (in black, which we also have) when meeting with Lady Diana! Following the iconic A/W 1990/1991 The Portrait col...
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20th Century Casual Dresses
Gucci Floral Silk Mini Dress with Bamboo Hardware, 2000s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern classic from Gucci. Signature dense botanical print in deep autumnal tones on silk. Drop waisted mini with pleated skirt. god chai hardware with iconic bamboo accents. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses
LIMBO Denim Patchwork Shirt or Mini Dress, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible time capsule of one of fashion's most flamboyant eras. Denim appliquéd button up circa 1970's by Limbo. Limbo, the renowned vintage clothing shop on St. Marks Place in the...
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20th Century Mini Dresses
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Navy Blue Cotton Button Up Dress, 2002
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You are not going to get bored, you are not going to be boring - in this dress. Junya Watanabe made this dress for the Comme des Garcons label. The tag dates it AD2002 - we are glad ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Halston Brown Matte Jersey Flutter Capelet Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matte jersey chocolate brown dress by Halston. A beautiful silhouette is created by the draping of the capelet and the trailing jersey down the back moves elegantly with the wearer. ...
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