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Elegant ballet dress makes play with layers and textures. The bodice is crafted of a soft, yarn lace --- partly-lined with black faille and open-weave through the arms. Skirt is a gathered, swishing, sheer chiffon, lined with a rustle of faille. Glossy satin pipes the wide scoop neck and the bracelet-length sleeves. A sculptural satin belt cinches the waist… and ties you with a bow! size : sm/med petite price : $55

Magnificent, midnight-black evening gown. With the small, fitted bodice and enormous skirt typical to the extravagant New Look. Boned, sweatheart bodice, chantilly lace overdress and a fishtail of black net. Full circle skirt. Fully lined in faille taffeta. The lace comes down in four points below the hips. Add elegance to your tulle. A Norman Original. size : med/lg price : $310

Ruched-drama! Magenta lace! Shoulderpads, elasticized waist, waterfall draping, sheer sleeves, mermaid hobble skirt. Dressy dress shrieks "80's kitsch" and you like it. size : sm/med price : $65

Burlesque allure by Exquisite Form. Cone bra features circular stitching, black satin & white net lining, and satin straps with metal hardware. Sides and upper-bust are a sheer chantilly lace. Rated X. size : 38 B/C price : $48

Scooped acrylic top offers cleavage-lacing, ribbed knitwear, and a skinny fit. Coffee-brown, cream, and French's mustard. Thick lines accent stripes/ checkerboard. Brass hardwear. size : medium price : $36

Pale coral-pink nighty by Vanity Fair. Cream lace panels circle the bust. Three little buttons coyly mark the cleavage. Pink satin half-sash ties behind. size : sm/med price : $32

Slick, nylon half-slip with sheer, bowed panel. Peek-a-boo past gleaming satin bows. Night-black. size : extra small price : $22

Vamp of a maxi dress. Plunging front and back is bordered with a waterfall of ruffle. Front is criss-crossed with lattice-ties from bust to navel. Side zipper. A wide sweep of clinging skirt. Lustrous, glinting navy knit. Body-conscious and retro-styled. size : sm/med price : $88

Fitted lace sheath dress with cornelli-like ribbon detailing. Pleated satin ribbon curlicues over the pure-white lace. Glossy faille lining. Back metal zipper. Curvy wiggle of a silhouette. To-the-toes. size : small price : $145

Black lace and sky-blue satin strapless evening dress. Glossy, puffed skirt wears an overskirt of scalloped Chantilly lace. Satin is ruched like candy ribbon down the back. Shaped with boning, netting and horsehair braid. Party dress for princess. size : small price : $62