1960's Pleated Silk Chiffon Evening Dress with Organza Flower Trim

No labels found, professionally made. A really pretty design! Black silk chiffon decoratively pleated bodice, front and back, pleating done to mold to the bodice. Double straps are done in black velvet. Fitted, with very full skirt with shirring around the waist. The hem of the skirt is decorated with large silk organza flowers with fringed edges, lovely! The dress is silk chiffon over silk, with an attached tulle crinoline. The bodice is lined in black rayon taffeta and is reinforced with stays. The bodice lining has some minimal fade marks, there is one tiny hole in chiffon under the underarm opening. Fastens with back metal zipper. In excellent condition. Size medium. Measures 37" bust, 30" waist, free hips, 17" shoulder to waist, 24" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here.

Item #WFONN

Size: Medium 38" 30" free hips

Price: $195.00/shipping

1950's Silk Twill Day Dress with Pin-tucked Pleating - Stylized Leaves

No labels remaining. A very pretty and very nicely tailored day dress in silk twill. And in excellent to mint condition! A fitted, hourglass shaped dress with pin-tucked decorative pleating below bust and at left hip. The pretty stylized leaf print is in black, violet, lavender, aqua and white. Dress has double-pleated back kick pleat. Skirt is lined in silk. Fastens with back metal zipper. Excellent clean condition. Size small. Measures 15 1/4" shoulder to shoulder edge, 36" bust, 26" waist, 36" hips, 16" shoulder to waist, 24" waist to hem. There is also a generous hem allowance if you desire to let the hem down.  For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a close up view click here.

Item #WLEAF

Size: Small 36" 26" 36"

Price: $95.00/shipping

1950's Herbert Sondheim Cotton Party Dress - Shelf Bust

"Herbert Sondheim New York" label. A very pretty cotton or cotton blend dress in red, pink, and white floral print. The dress has a darted, fitted bodice with shelf bust that is accented with a self flower with streamers down the front. The skirt flares out from waist to hem, and is gored. The dress is lined in cotton organdy, with a stiffer lining around the hem, for shape. The dress fastens with back metal zipper. In excellent freshly cleaned condition. Size small. Measures 36" bust, 27" waist, 38" hips, 15 1/2" shoulder to waist, 24 1/2" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a close up view click here. For a view of the label click here.

Item #WBERT

Size: Small 36" 27" 38"

Price: SOLD

1950's Adele Simpson Embroidered Silk Sheath with Shoulder Ties - Violets are Blue

"Adele Simpson" label. A beautiful violet blue raw silk hourglass dress covered in matching hand embroidered flowers and vines. The dress has a shelf style bust and is fitted with a slightly flared hem. There are a set of flat pleats at either side of front waist, and the arm openings and neckline are finished with self piping. The shoulders are open across the top, and fasten each with a set of two self ties. The dress is lined in matching violet blue rayon partially on the bodice, and then from waist down below hips. Dress fastens with back metal zipper. In very good lightly worn condition with no stains, damage or holes. Size small. Measures 36" bust, 24" waist, 36" hips, 15 1/2" shoulder to waist, 26 " waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a view of the label click here.

Item #WADS

Size: Small 36" 24" 36"

Price: $195.00/shipping

1950's Printed Silk Twill Day Dress

"Kay Erlin California" label. A beautifully tailored silk twill dress in navy, light blue and white hounds tooth print. The dress is shirtwaist style, with button front placket that extends to just below the waist. Dress is styled with notched collar, dolman bracelet length sleeves and darted bust. Dress fastens with matching plastic buttons. Skirt has set of pleats at either side of waist, and hip level pockets inset into side seams. Skirt is lined in rayon faille and has back kick pleat. Comes with original self covered belt. In excellent condition. Size small-medium. Measures 16" shoulder to shoulder edge, 37" bust, 27" waist, 38" hips, 17" shoulder to waist, 27" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a close up of bodice click here.

Item #WERLI

Size: Small-medium 37" 27" 38"

Price: $95.00/shipping