This is a stunning original 1950's silk chiffon cocktail party / prom dress and sheer coat ensemble. The light brown / tan color is like sparkling maple sugar. The curve hugging fitted bodice has a pleated shelf bust over a fitted waist with full pleated skirt. Note the 9 1/2" deep hem. Dress is fully lined with a matching light brown sugar silky shimmery acetate. Closes with back metal zipper. A spectacular sheer silk coat completes this ensemble. It's a simple coat swith short sleeves with large pointed turn back cuffs.
This is a stunning original 1950's taffeta and velvet cocktail party / prom dress. Made of the swishiest silkiest midnight black taffeta, this beauty features a classic New Look silhouette with a fitted bodice, nipped waist and impressive full skirt. This fabric is the heavy taffeta that has such fabulous body that it nearly doesn't need a crini. The silken black velvet bodice features front ruched petal attachement that enhances a small bust. It is trimmed with a black velvet ribbon bow with streamers. The straps are made of black velvet ribbon also. The nipped waist is accented with a ruched or gathered cumberbund effect and sits over an amazingly full skirt that rustles and swings with movement! The bodice is fully lined and zips up the back with a metal zipper.
This is a stunning original 1950's glamour girl satin cocktail party / prom dress and bolero jacket ensemble. The champagne colored acetate satin is soft but of high quality material designed to hug your every curve. The camisole bodice has spaghetti straps and has a pleated suplice (faux wrap style), Fitted waist accented with self fabric piping sits over a slim pencil skirt with back kick pleat. Dress is fully lined with a silky peachy acetate faille. Closes with back metal zipper. A spectacular bolero jacket completes this ensemble. It's a simple short jacket with three quarter sleeves trimmed in dramatic Golden Island Fox fur. Jacket is similarily lined with the peach fabric and has snaps for attaching shields under the arms.
This is a staggeringly stunning original 1950's silk crepe chiffon and satin cocktail party / prom dress. Made of sheer midnight black silk chiffon and heavy satin, this beauty features a classic New Look silhouette with a fitted bodice, nipped waist and impressive bubble skirt. The low scooped piped neckline, illusion bodice features a ruched shelf bust that enhances a small bust. In the back the chiffon fastens at the neck with a snap set with piping bow. Long sheer sleeves have snaps at the wrist. The nipped waist / midriff area is done in heavy silken black satin and sits over an amazing gathered bubble skirt. The bodice is fully lined with black silky acetate and zips up the back with a metal zipper. The skirt has three layers, the under layer which supports the heavy bubble hem is a cotton like fabric. Over this is the black acetate and the top layer is the gathered silk chiffon crepe. A knock-out dress that will stand-out at your next dance, cocktail party, or special event. Viva Las Vegas is coming very soon - add this dazzling dress to your bombshell wardrobe.
This is a stunning original 1950's organza eyelet lace formal bridal / prom dress. Made of a slightly off white cotton organza, this breathtaking beauty features a classic New Look silhouette with a fitted bodice, nipped waist and impressive full skirt. The wide scooped scalloped neckline bodice features a basque waist accented with self fabric piping. The sweet short sleeves are ruched. Dress buttons up the back with 26 self fabric buttons and satin loops. The nipped sits over an amazingly full ballerina length skirt with scalloped hemline that rustles and swings with movement! Dress is fully lined with a swishy white acetate taffeta and the skirt has an extra net layer under the eyelet. A romantic and beautiful dress that will stand-out at your wedding, dance, prom, graduation, or special event. Shown with crinoline which is not included. Jewelry shown is not included.
We love love love this 1950s cocktail gown. The gown has a lovely brown hue that so many dresses from that era now have. Leaf motif lace with a collar and sleeve cuff. See close up photos for exact color. Dress has 3 layers: outside lace layer, brown tulle layer, bottom mauve poly lining. Dress has a lace covered belt at waist, and side hook and zipper closure. Lovely full skirt that would fabulous with a full crinoline. Wide shoulder with scoop neck and back.
This week we have a flirty full 1950's cocktail gown in a yummy mocha lace! A sexy peek-a-boo lace that requires a full slip underneath, this dress has a tulle trim at the skirt hem, and a petticoat under the skirt. Fabric covered buttons for decoration only in the front - although there is a hook so dress can be worn "buttoned up all the way" if desired. Closure is a center zipper down the back. Cuffed cap sleeves.
So chic and classic is this 1950's cocktail dress. Black Taffeta with a white and grey brushstroke print with black flocked velvet at the tips of the strokes. Actually we were calling this the "fireworks" dress...which could be what you will stir up when you wear it...or the print? Sweet ties adorn the cuffed short sleeves. Full skirt is shown with and without a crinoline (not included). V-neck front, and side metal Jolan zipper.
MYSTIC BLUE ♥Vintage Van Raalte cloud soft Suavette nylon in navy blue ♥full lavish lace bodice with chiffon trim and lining ♥pretty 2 1/2 lace and chiffon hem ♥navy blue satin adjustable straps with metal adjusters ♥can certainly be worn as a body skimming dress with a soft ivory or gold sweater and heels - you'll be an original! Measures {in inches} ♥ Bust - to 36 ♥ Waist - 30 ♥ Hip - 42 ♥ Length - 36 ♥ Era - late 50's ♥ Label - Van Raalte ♥ Size on label - 34 ♥ Fabric - All Nylon Suavette ♥ Condition :: Very Good - chiffon near back strap has small tear
Vintage 50's First Communion Dress, Slip and Alms Purse for the Papal Storerooms of his holiness Pope Pius XII. Pattern designed by McCall's especially for the national Council of Catholic Women. size 10. Vintage Pattern is factory folded and uncut. Envelope shows some wear and is brittle.
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