1950S Dark Grey Cotton Fit & Flare Dress With Unique Pleated Ruffles

1950S Black Strapless Silk Taffeta Dress Pleated With Velvet Ribbon Latticework

Possibly late 1930s from when the zipper was a new fun fashionable novelty popularized by Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk...

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

1960S CHESTER WEINBERG Style Grey Wool Dress Lined In Silk With Pockets

This very early 1950s dress is by an unknown designer but very much has the Dior New Look about it. Tailored from a lightweight wool with a mottled grey finish, it has three-quarter ...

This spectacular 1950's silver toned silk organza pleated dress is the perfect piece for your cocktail wardrobe. The strapless cut of the dress is accented by a sweetheart neckline,...

GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): Greta Plattry Original Designer: Greta Plattry St...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...