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1950's
Sculptural Silk Cocktail Dress with Swag
No labels present, but does
have paper order tag. This dress has that Chapman appeal, the
off-the-shoulder pleated sleeves, the hourglass shape. Front bodice is
reinforced with stays. Sarong style skirt with sculptural pleated side
swag, with decorative pleating across the tummy. Made of black silk
faille with a satin finish. Lined in silk, back metal zipper. Very good
condition, hem been shortened from original
length (no hem allowance left). Quite the stunner! Size small. Measures
36" bust, 27" waist, 37" hips, 16" shoulder to waist, 25" waist to hem.
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Item #WAGE
Size: Small 36" 27" 37"
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1949 New
Look Silk Taffeta Evening Dress with Peplum
No labels, professionally
made. Ink black silk taffeta ballerina style dress. Styled with princess
seamed curvy fitted bodice with cap sleeves and plunging neckline.
Graceful peplum is weighted in front, and curves up in back at waist
where it is gathered, pleated, and finished with a self bow. The back of
the bodice fastens up with a long row of self covered buttons into frog
loops. The bodice is lined in black silk organza. This
evening dress has a very "Dior" look to it. Size small. Measures 15"
shoulder to shoulder edge, 34" bust, 24" waist, free hips, 16"
shoulder to waist, 27" waist to hem. For a larger view
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For a close up of back detail
click here. Magnificent! In very good freshly cleaned condition. The fabric is on the
delicate side but wearable with caution. Seams are strong, no dry rot.
It truly is a gorgeous example of the New Look era.
Item #WNEW
Size: Small 34" bust, 24"
waist
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1950's Miss
Brooks Cotton Print Dress with Shelf Bust
"Miss Billy Brooks, New York"
label. I've always liked Miss Brooks designs. This is a gorgeous cotton
sheath dress in black and cream floral print. Decorative and clever
pleating under bust creates a "shelf". Waist finished with black velvet
band. Fitted, with long slim skirt. Lined in soft black cotton. Back
metal zipper. Excellent condition except for a pea sized spot on lower
skirt. Size small-medium. Measures 36" bust,
27" waist, 37" hips, 16" shoulder to bottom of waist band, 27" waist to
hem. For a larger view
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Item #WBRO
Size: Small-medium 36" 27"
37"
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1950's
(Attributed to) Ceil Chapman Silk Pleated Dress - Mint!
"I Magnin & Co" label.
Obviously a Chapman design - but no Chapman label. Crisp silk fabric
with absolutely brilliant plume and floral design in berry, turquoise,
aqua, goldenrod, green, pink, lavender, black and white colors. Designed
with a scoop neckline with off-the-shoulder pleated sleeves. Signature
pleating across the bust. Fitted bodice and waist, skirt flares out a
bit at hem, and is decoratively pleated at center back for a bit of a
mermaid tail look. There is an attached thin cord- like tie belt. Fully
lined in faille. Bodice is boned front, sides and back. Back metal
zipper. In excellent to mint condition. Shows no wear, hem has been
shortened professionally. Size
small/petite. Measures 36" bust, 25" waist, 36" hips, 15" shoulder to
waist, 23 1/2" waist to hem. For a larger view
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side view
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Item #WPLM
Size: Small/petite 36" 25"
36"
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1950's
Scarf Print Faux-Linen Belted Sheath Dress
"Lynbrook" label. A rayon
linen fabric in cream, with gorgeous scarf print of roses against blocks
of black. The roses are done in two shades of pink and cream, with olive
green and moss colored leaves. The design is on front and back. Styled
as a loose-fitting sheath, with self tie belt. Back metal zipper,
unlined and semi-sheer so will need a slip. Looks hardly worn, does have
two
rust specks and extremely faint pea sized spot on front of dress,
slightly
noticeable. Size medium-large. Measures 42" bust, 36" waist, 41" hips,
and 42" in total length. For a larger view
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Item #WLYN
Size: Large 42" 36" 41"
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1950's
Rose Print Silk Sheath Dress
"Styled by Wallach, New
York" label. Lovely silk crepe fitted dress with cowl style neckline
and cap sleeves. Black background with gorgeous long stemmed roses
print. Nicely tailored with gusseted underarms, and double curved
seams along sides of bodice for curve and shape. Dress is lined in
black silk and fastens with back metal zipper. Comes with original
matching self covered thin belt. In excellent condition. Size
medium. Measures 16" shoulder to shoulder edge, 37" bust, 30" waist,
37" hips, 41" total length. For a larger view
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Item #WALL
Size: Medium
Price:
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