Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features draping at the center front and a center back zipper. There is a sash detail at the center back waist...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve, scoop neckline, and a zipper up...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length, with 3/4 sleeves and a great tuck pint design on the bodice, which gathers at the wais...

Absolutely beautiful couture workmanship with amazing detail including inside net bodice; boned neckline (including back) and shoulder straps; plunging back; hidden zip closure at ba...

1950s Adele Simpson Black Draped Back Cocktail Dress. Amazingly constructed cocktail dress with demure front and low-back draped back. Glove-length sleeves, lined in organza.

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...

The BEST little black dress...EVER!!! This vintage Neiman Marcus beauty will surely get you through many emergency dress situations! Fitted bodice, with flutter sleeves, and gatherin...