North American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Christian Dior, Haute Couture, hand-sewn oxford blue, ensemble, circa 1950s with provenance. Refined, linear silhouettes, unbroken lines with an architectural flair. Straight and unf...

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...

Beautiful 1960s MARDI GRAS gold lame silk colorful shift dress and jacket ensemble! Features a gold silk lame, with colorful silk tile prints in purple, blu...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal silk crepe de chine and chiffon Taroni textiles are used in this ensemble. These are easy separates which can used beautifully on their own. They include a sheer, shadow striped silk chiffon blouse with lace bib. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in a burgundy Japonesque crinkle silk with an overlay of olive lace at knee and hem. A light reversible quilted silk jacket in same burgundy crepe de chine print...

Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. ...

With its gold, purple and petrol roses this suit is the ideal complement to Fall’s changing leaves; better still, its puff sleeve jacket is a mirror image of Dior’s 2023 Fitted Jacket with Puff Sleeves. The frog closures and front and back ruched skirt add an Asian flavor reminiscent of a traditional Quipao dress. Short sleeve pencil suit with puff sleeve jacket and knee length skirt. Jacket features front frog closures, Mandarin collar and tulle-lined shoulders for extra stiffness. Skirt features front and back 7” wide ruched panels from waist to hem for extra narrow fit; left side notch at knee for ease of walking. Left zipper closure. Both pieces lined in cream silk. fabric: silk satin noteworthy: dry clean only condition: excellent with original tags unattached repairs: none measurements •jacket• collar: 2” tall shoulders: 14” sleeve length: 5 ½” from shoulder, ¾” from underarm sleeve circumference: 15 ½” bust: 36” waist: 28” length: 18” from shoulder, 19” from rear neck, 11” from underarm sweep: 35” •skirt• waist: 26” hips: 36” length: 23 ¾” including 1 ½” plain waistband sweep: 34” with side slit closed, 36” open hem: ¾” side slit: 4 ¼” label: Milly of New York...

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

This stunning cocktail dress and jacket were made in the 1950s by American boutique label Mardi Gras. We love this label at Circa as everything we have seen is so well made. The hig...

Boléro and flower printed jumpsuit . No fabric tag but probably rayon. Snap and hook&eye on the left side and snap on the left shoulders on the jumpsuit. Cut-work on the waist. SIZE M Stern Brothers...

Featuring a full circle skirt with a nearly 13-foot sweep, this ensemble's fit and flare silhouette is modernized by an on-trend shorter length and eye-catching graphic print. The he...

Fabulous 1980s JAMES GALANOS Couture rose printed long sleeve silk dress and matching swing jacket ! The dress features vibrant colors of black, pink, coral, purple, green and white ...

Chic 60s GABAR silk flower print one piece romper jumpsuit! Features a vibrant lime green background with flowers in pink, blue, yellow and white throughout. Adjustable straps can be...

Custom-Tailored Marigold Lightweight Spring/Summer Wool Crepe Pant Suit; Two pieces in a great weight of wool crepe suitable for spring weather! This Mod-Inspired tunic top with a ...

Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two ...

Vintage 70s Oscar De La renta Creme silk ruffle jumpsuit with black silk pleats pants. Size: 4 Bust 34 inches/ Waist 27 inches/ Hip; 38 / Jumpsuit length 53 inches

A chic vintage outfit by The Beverely Shop in Springfield , Massachusetts. The shift dress is tailored, sleeveless and fully lined. The jacket has...

Super chic 1960s NORMAN NORELL Couture black wool gabardine belted skirt suit ! Purchased from Montaldo’s for $1,200 in the 60s by original owner. That is equivalent to over $12,000 ...

Don’t let the color fool you into thinking it’s a Disco-era castoff. A dash of Elvis (the lapels), a pinch of YSL ("Le Smoking") and a touch of couture (the curvy tailoring and labe...

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...

Geoffrey Beene floral cloque silk with off white sheer upper bodice, front & back from the 1970s. Lightweight silk with a texture, in a beautiful floral print The top has raglan slee...

Chic 1990s does 1960s BILL BLASS ivory / off white and grey beaded A-Line dress and blazer jacket ensemble ! Textured silk blend tailored bodice and jacket. Slight A Line skirt with ...

Designers Roy Halston and Yves Saint Laurent both revolutionized women's daywear by introducing safari collections that incorporated practical elements like large pockets, hoods and drawstrings into the clothing newly-liberated women favored. This two-piece ensemble goes one step further with Halston's signature use of ultrasuede, which is both machine washable and dryable. Vintage pant...

Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...

Awesome authentic 1960s gold Lurex matching band themed ensemble! Features high waisted shorts with metal zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins d...

Sensational early 1970s LILLI DIAMOND silver sequined lurex wide leg disco jumpsuit! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout. Soft silver metallic lurex fabric. Ful...

Stunning Adolfo skirt suit from the 1980s. Pale pink knit wool with black wool scallop trim at neckline, pockets, cuffs and hem. Jacket is collarless with four faux pockets and larg...

1960s Authentic Ice Follies costume ensemble: Couture quality, hand made black velvet circle skirt with interlocking sequined circle motifs. Skirt and cap...

Elegant Wool Velour Jet Beaded Cocktail Ensemble from the 1950's. Retailed in Mexico and likely a custom order. Soft cashmere/wool? velour suiting in an easy cut jacket and slim skir...

1980s 3 pc ensemble by Canadian demi couture designer Maggie Reeves. Black silk taffeta bustier, taffeta skirt with multi colour layers and macrame floral multi colour jacket with bl...

Chic vintage 1960s ROTH-LE COVER of California pale aqua blue and tan / beige wool tweed skirt and jacket suit! Effortlessly chic, with a Jackie Onasis vibe. Wonderful tailored fit. ...

Chic 1970s autumnal colored digital flower printed knit A-Line dress and cropped bolero jacket ! Perfect for Halloween ! Warm vibrant colors of orange, marigold, red and white on a b...

Chic vintage 1960s LILLI ANN navy midnight blue wool skirt and matching jacket! Features soft wool, with a signature Lilli Ann design. High waisted pencil skirt features a metal zipp...

Gorgeous 70s GEOFFREY BEENE four piece silk pajama style ensemble! Features a pale pink and white abstract floral print on each piece. Shawl purposely has matching light pink and ivo...

Chic Pauline Trigere Silk Velvet Evening Suit comprised of a sharply tailored blazer and halter gown. 2 great pieces which can be used as separates. Great blazer with wide lapels which buttons low with a single button. Halter dress has draped buttoned neckline on back with a high slit and zip opening in front with a self fabric velvet flower which snaps closed when the zipper is closed. Great silk velvet moody floral...

Elegant Halston Checked Wool Cape Skirt Ensemble composed of open cape and long flared skirt in a brown/beige check. Cape is simply cut with front slash opening. Bias skirt is ingeni...

Prince of Wales skirt suit with red crêpe collar and cuffs. Size L

Designer David Josef did custom order and small collections for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills and Palm Desert. This beauty has been in the collection of a local PS Fashionista...

1960s Canary yellow silk brocade cocktail dress and opera coat ensemble: Floral brocade dress features applied silk flowers at bodice and neckline. Jacket is beautifully tailored and...

Black wool crepe skit-suit with black buttons .Rayon lining. Fake pockets. SIZE M

90s does 70 turquoise blue crochet halter crop top and shorts ! Bright turquoise with rainbow accents. Flower at each breast. Ties up the back, and can be adjusted to fit. Tie at fro...

3 pieces ensemble ( Jacket, tank top and skirt) Main fabric composition ( knit) : 80% wool, 20% rayon. Shiny black polyester appliqué on the jacket edge, all the tank-top and pleated...

An incredible 1940s suit from Davidson's Madeleine label in a pale yellow and black fine wool small hounds tooth check pattern. The long sleeve single breasted jacket has a lapel collar, princess seams and elaborate pockets with self covered buttons and functional button holes matching the center front along their sides. In addition to the abundant front detail, the jacket back has zig zag waist seaming and a vent. Stunning! The midi length skirt...

Chic late 70s TACHI CASTILLO 4 piece cotton dress ensemble ! Set includes: -Hot pink sleeveless tank top with buttons up the back -Green blouse with purp...

Rare and extremely chic Spring 1979 MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT abstract print cotton ensemble! Vollbracht only ran his fashion line from 1979 to 1985. This was from his first collection! Features a strapless bandeau handkerchief hem top and matching midi skirt. Warm colors of maroon / burgundy, olive greeen, blue, ivory and black throughout. Top can also be worn multiple ways, as can the skirt. Skirt has an elastic waistband to stretch to fit. Bandeau top is double fabric and has a different print on each side. Super soft cotton that has natural stretch. Michael Vollbracht...

Sexy 1980s TADASHI black jersey and faux leopard fur jersey Lycra knit jumpsuit ! Features a moto style zipper that can be worn all the way up, or left open. Stirrup pants...

Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball skirt! Insane amount of hand-sewn workmanship throughout! Thick metallic lurex, wi...

This fabulous ensemble was designed by the mother of American sportswear, Bonnie Cashin. Made from an amazing large houndstooth boucle wool knit, the jacket is trimmed in black leather & features a huge shawl collar with fringed edge. The pencil skirt hugs your curves and looks so chic! Wear these together , separately - or belted. Note that images 4 & 5 show this set with a black Cashin dress, not included in this listing, but being sold separately (and shown for styling inspiration). Made in the USA...

Beautiful silk shantung dress with under bust/high waist tab button detail, with a fitted waist and slim hip. Fully lined in peach acetate. Featu...

A fabulous suit from Eisenberg Originals in a taupe linen cotton blend. It has 3/4 length sleeves and a stunning unique front closing via diagonal tabs through bound buttonholes and...

1980s Koos Van den Akker couture four-piece ensemble comprised of a skirt, corset top, a large scarf and a belt. This is a beautiful and highly detailed design from the famous Dutch ...

Rare early 60s TINA LESER one piece cotton play suit, roper swimsuit! One of the many great aspects about this piece is that it can be worn for so many diffe...

Chiné tweed skirt-suit with black velvet details and edge. Brown rayon lining. Shoulders-pads. Box pleat in the jacket middle back. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. SIZE ...

Rare vintage late 70s NORMA KAMALI OMO bright royal blue one piece plunging swimsuit / bodysuit and wide leg trosuers! Kamali is high credible with not only her design, but her pract...

Pretty mid-late 80s flower and plaid print one pice romper ! Features soft rayon fabric in colors of pink, purple, green, navy and golden brown. Built in shoulder pads at each should...

Adolfo silk print shirt, pleated maxi skirt & applique sweater set from the 1970s. Printed silk in a pale yellow & grey modernist print, the set consists o...

70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS

90s minimalism Calvin Klein collections by Calvin Klein vintage clean-lined pinstripe suit. No size label. Please go by measurements taken flat - Jac...

Halston at his refined purest. A simple wrap blouse and slim skirt both completely cut on the bias in the deepest Nile green velvet. Effortless and timeless...

Charcoal 2-piece jacket and skirt suit by Krizia. Front button closure on the jacket. Fully lined. Measurements Jacket- Bust: 38" Waist: 32" Sleeve Length: 19" Shoulders: 18" Total L...

Amazing 1970s FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD burgundy / maroon velour terry cloth belted jumpsuit ! Features the softest velour fabric that stretches to fit. Tailored ruched bodice with bi...