Jacques Fath 2pc Black Crepe Dress and Jacket Set, 1950

This is a sophisticated dress and jacket ensemble from Pauline Trigere. The dress is a simple fitted sheath dress with cap sleeves and can be worn alone or with the jacket. The jacket is fitted at the waist and has a small peplum. The dress can be seen in the photo of Mrs. Christine Stevens, founder of the Animal Welfare Institute and wife of Roger Stevens...

This is a vintage black dress by Galanos, from the 1960's. The dress has 3/4" gathered sleeves, a square neckline, wrap detail with buttons around the front waist, and a zipper up the back. Measurements: Shoulder to shoulder: 14" Sleeve: 13.5" Length: 45" Bust: 34" Waist: 27" Hip: 30" Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess...

This two-in-one little black dress and jacket is by Mr John, a celebrated American couturier and one of the foremost milliners of the 20th century; his most famous costume designs being those made for Vivien Leigh in "Gone with the Wind," Marlene Dietrich in "Shanghai Express," Greta Garbo in "The Painted Veil" and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Among the fashionable women who wore his designs were the Duchess of Windsor, Gloria Swanson, Gloria Vanderbilt, Lauren Bacall and Joan Crawford. The New York Times review of his 1956 fall clothing and accessories collection was "a gifted designer and skilled workman who produces some of the most original, wearable, flattering fashions to be seen anywhere." This evening ensemble was designed in 1956-1959 and tailored to an elegant silhouette with a nipped-in waist and mid-calf length skirt. Thick straps give way to a square neckline trimmed with layers of silk faille. A silver-tone zip and a hook-and-eye clasp secure the gown at the rear and a slit at the bottom hem of the skirt allows for easy movement. The bolero jacket is attached to the dress with large crystal-adorned buttons at the front. It is trimmed with silk faille at the collar and waist. Two pleated tails fall from the rear waist down the length of the skirt, adding a hint of theatre and taking cues from menswear traditions, in particular classic morning jacket...

Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interest...