Ruben Panis was known for his flair for drama. He started off his career designing costumes for showgirls in Las Vegas and eventually honed his skills by working for both James Galanos and Norman Norell. His gowns were worn by many Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor. At the height of his career he was charging up to $5000 for a dress which at the time was an exorbitant amount. This is an excellent example of his work and it is just gorgeous.

The dress is made out of a beautiful silk jersey that is the perfect shade of a clear, bright red. The way it is cut is very forties in feel with a bit of that old Hollywood charm. The bust is gathered in soft horizontal drapes that run from the top of the bodice to the top of the hip. Inside it is lightly boned. This gives it structure as well as creating a beautiful curving line that accentuates the body underneath. Running up and around the neck is a tiny strap made of the same jersey. This strap hooks into place at one side and you have the option of tucking it in and wearing the dress as a strapless piece. It is not a huge change but it is nice to have the option of either. The skirt falls to the floor under that and the jersey gives it lots of swing and movement. On each side of the dress is this fantastic and with elaborate beadwork design. The beads have been hand applied and form a large abstract flower that splays across each side of you. In the center of each flower is a small dangle of beads that move when you move. The petals are long and curved around you. I love that from the front you just get a hint of the beadwork so when you turn it's this stunning and magical surprise. Excellent condition.

The bodice is lined in a red silky rayon and the skirt has an inner lining made of the same jersey fabric. It closes with a back, painted metal zipper and the strap hooks at one end. Light boning through the bodice and hand finishes.

Bust: 16.5-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15" from top of neck to natural waist, 20" to bottom of the draping
Skirt: approx 42" from natural waist

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3304

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This dress was designed by Belgian-born Jules-Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964-1984. His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourites for the house. He pushed the envelope in terms of using cutting edge fabrics available during this time period and his designs ranged from high fantasy and print-work to amazingly wearable and timeless pieces like this. It is stunning in person and  think it is even better then the photos do it justice.

The dress is made from a black moire finished silk mix in a black on black design. The finish lets it subtly catch the light from every angle while still feeling elegant and not too over-the-top. The bodice is strapless and lightly boned for structure. It has a pretty curved and scalloped pattern around the top edge for a little unexpected detailing. It is meant to fit snug to you and then nips in at the waist. Under that the skirt is cut in this fantastic tulip shape. It is quite full and open through the hips and then it comes in to narrow down as it reached the hem. Over this is an 8" wide peplum that circles all the way around the hips and is cut and set so that it flares out a bit to add to the exaggerated feel the hips have. It is gorgeous and looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in black silky rayon and closes with a side hidden zipper. The bodice is lightly boned. Hand finishes throughout.

Bust: 16.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice length: 8.5" from top of bust to waist
Skirt length: 21" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3949

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

John Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it became known for the futuristic designs that Bates created. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floaty, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period and his print dresses are some of my favourites to find.

I have only ever seen one other version of this dress and it was full length so I am not sure if this one was shortened at some point or if it was ordered at this length. Either way it is a gorgeous little dress. It is made out of a light cotton mix voile. The print on it is a pretty soft blue and the fabric has a touch of transparency to it that gives the colour an extra dimension. The dress has a high scooped neck and the front bodice has a bibbed feel created by a center panel that is edged in a black and white braiding. This is also where the dress opens up so that you can get into it and the tightly spaced domed buttons that run down one side and across one shoulder become a beautiful design element. At the back there is the same braiding again. The waist is set slightly high. The sleeves are amazing. Each is very full and sit above a buttoned cuff. I love how the top of cuffs are both accented by more of that black and white cording. Under that the skirt falls to below the knee and is quite full due to the pleating that runs down the center on both sides o the dress. Flat knife pleats act as gathers down the middle of the front and back and also add even more detail to the dress. It is so pretty. Excellent condition with a small note below

Fully lined in an ivory silky rayon and and closes with the buttons up the side of the front and across the shoulder. Each cuff buttons to close. There is a teeny part of the braiding at the back of the neck that has pull out. I can put a stitch to hold it down before it ships. And one button is missing on one cuff. This will sit best on a 0-4 as it is cut small across the chest  (and a small busted 4 at max)

Sleeves: 26"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Midpoint of the bust flat across is 13"
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 11.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 28.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3945

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

The Bessi company was launched in 1950 but it was not until 1968 that it started producing the printed pieces that the label is now associated with. Like Pucci he signed all his prints and created them himself. In terms of style, construction and quality, Bessi dresses were often on par with Pucci and Leonard, especially the ones from the late sixties to mid seventies. This one is just lovely and the colour of it is divine.

This gorgeous little dress is made from one of their signature velvet fabrics. These velvet pieces hold color especially well and they have a rich decadent feel to them that is hard to beat with their modern counterparts. The print would have been created in-house and then transferred to the velvet. This one is the most gorgeous shade of a dusky soft purple shade that has pops of pale pinks and white. The print is a pretty floral design that runs over the velvet. The dress is kept simple in its cut so that the colors and the print can shine. The bodice skims over the bust with a high neck. It has no sleeves and the arm openings dip low on each side. It skims over the bust to meet a band of velvet at the waist. This then tops a simple skirt that curves over the hips and widens out as it nears the hem. The skirt has some fullness and the design is beautifully laid out onto it. A border is creates contrasting to the print and this runs down the center of the dress on both sides and circles the hem. It is also used on the top of each shoulder and for the collar. It is quite lovely. Presents as excellent condition with some notes below to review

Fully lined in a Bessi embossed pale blue silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Unlabeled but signed throughout. The lining has slight discoloration throughout. There is some grubbiness along the edge of the collar and the edges of the arm.  There is a very faint change in colour to one side of the bodice and along the top of one shoulder. Once on these are very minor due to the extensive print. Please review the photos provided after the label shot and know that the photos look worse then how it does in person. Priced with these in mind and still has tons of life in it and is super cute on.

Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from neck to bottom seam of 2" waist band
Skirt: 27" from bottom seam of waist band to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3944

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

If I am deciphering the tag on this dress correctly it is from the Fall 2016 collection. It was not a runway piece but it was not unusual for other pieces to be produced for retail by the brand. It is a gorgeous dress. From his very first collection for the Fall of 2002, Alber brought a beautiful silhouette to the house that was flattering to women but still was very easy to wear. This dress is based on just that theory and it is incredibly easy to wear. The dress is suspended from the shoulders by a thin strap that curves down to the back. It then passes through grommets and ties across the back to keep it perfectly in place The rest of the upper back is left bare above the dipped V there. The front also dips in a V and then the dress closes down the front with a series of gold edged glossy black buttons. It is cut in a loose and easy line that widen out as it nears the hem. At the waist are drawstring ties that run through a hidden tunnel running around the waist. You can use those to cinch in the waist as much as you like or leave them more open to get a more sheath dress feel. This makes it incredibly comfortable and accommodating once on the body. Pockets are hidden along each hip for a touch of ease to the design and the skirt is cut super model long. The body of the dress is a soft black lace feeling fabric with a nude silk underneath to give the illusion from afar that you are bare. It is then finished with an extra wide ruffle of the lace at the hem. It is also very versatile with the ability to go from day to night with a simple change of accessories. This one has never been worn and still has its original tags attached including an extra button. Excellent condition

The body of the dress is lined in a nude silk and the bottom ruffled part is unlined. It buttons to close with a drawstring at the waist as described above. Tagged a modern 34 but seems extremely generous in cut for that size so please check the measurements below . New with original tags

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 46" from waist to hem
Front skirt opening: 29: from hem to first button

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3942

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Vicky Tiel was backed by Elizabeth Taylor as a young designer after working on the costumes for 'Whats New Pussycat'. After a stint with a partner she launched her self named label in Paris in 1970. She as one of the very early boutique owner/designer that offered a ready-to-wear option in Paris. That said, her clothes often walk a fine line between ready-to-wear and couture in terms of their construction and techniques used. By the mid to late seventies her style had developed into the ultra sexy and feminine clothing that she is now known best for. By the eighties and into the nineties, she had a cult celebrity following. This is a stunning example of just how gorgeous and dramatic her work could get. 

The dress is gorgeous and it is cut to highlight all of your curves. I love that it is made out of silk chiffon and that is is done in the prettiest colours. So many of her pieces are black and have that very dark sensual feel to them. It is a real treat to see her more romantic feeling work and use of colour while still keeping her signature sexiness. One of her signatures was a dress that is strapless and you could easily tuck the tiny silk straps in on this one so you can wear it either way. In 1985 People Magazine declared her to be 'the Queen of the strapless dress' and her dresses were a favourite on the red carpet. The body of the dress is made of an extensively draped silk chiffon that has been entirely hand set into place to create the layers that you see. These are hand set into place and cover the entire dress. It is cut to be very fitted at the top of the bodice where it is meant to hug your curves. The silk is gathered to highlight the shape even more. The cups of the dress are finished with a dramatic beaded and sequin design and this same design peaks out again at the back. More bead and sequin work sits just to one side where some of the silk is gathered up for added detailing. I love the cascading effect the silk has as it falls in the different layers and lengths down the body. The changing of the silk from a pink to that beautiful sea green just adds to its beauty. It is gorgeous.  Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pink silk and pink silk chiffon and closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Light boning on the sides of the bodice. Hand finishes throughout and very well made. I see one pinhead size mark on the back near the zipper. Please see the photo after the label shot. The silk is bias cut so there is some give

Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from top of straps to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3805

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

In 1951, 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready-to-wear for that time period. That said, his ready-to-wear line was made to almost true couture standards and pieces were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter and draper and he used many couture techniques in the construction of his work. Grace Kelly was an early fan and he was truly one of the great American designers. His work is held in all of the major museums around the world and he is one of my personal favourite designers. This dress is super easy to wear and gorgeous

This fabulous little black dress is made out of a fine light weight silk. This fabric choice gives the dress a lovely light and airy feel to it. The dress is unlined and simply floats over the body. The neckline is cut straight and wide across the shoulders and I think if you are narrow through the shoulder you could even wear this as an off-shoulder dress or at very least let is slip down and off one shoulder. The sleeves are cut extra wide and end with a ruffle. The width of them and fullness of the cut gives then a caped feel. The sleeves extend out from the waist at the bottom and then slope down and over the shoulder at the top. This sleeve choice gives the dress a very feminine feel and also adds a lot of movement through the top of the dress. The bodice is cut to blouse out over the waist playing on that caped feel. There is a slit that runs down the center front of the dress that you can't super see in the photos but it is there and adds an unexpected flash of skin when you move. The waist is elastic and this lets you play with where the waist sits. You can wear it higher up or have it sit a little lower so the length is longer. I have added a pretty black grosgrain ribbon that cinches it in and I will send this with the dress. The skirt falls from the waist in a pretty cascade of fabric and gives the illusion of wrapping around you and curving up on one side. The skirt is finished at its edge with a ruffle. The way it crosses over itself allows for a bit of leg to show when you walk or sit. It is a really special piece that is super comfortable to wear and that can have a lot of subtle sexiness to it or feel very prim and proper depending on how you style it. On an actual body it is even better then on my dress form because he cut his dresses to be worn and move with the body. Excellent condition with a note to review below

Unlined and slips on to wear with a hook at the back of the neck above a keyhole. Elastic at the waist for an easy fit. Ribbon edged finishes seams. Extremely well made. Sent with a grosgrain ribbon for the waist that is not original to the dress. The elastic waist should allow it to fit a range of sizes

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: open with no true side seams
Elastic waist: 12-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from top of bodice to waist and will blouse over
Skirt: 25" from waist to shortest point of front hem, 36" to back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3936

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This dress was designed by Belgian-born Jules-Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964-1984. His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourites for the house. He was known for being a genius at print and colour but he also pushed the envelope in terms of using cutting edge fabrics available during this time period. This dress is a spectacular example of that. All of the detailing that you see is done purely through the manipulation of the fabric. It is gorgeous.

This dress is made out of a black silk jersey that gives it that beautiful draping effect that you see. It's pleating and the way that the fabric is draped give it a touch of a Madame Gres piece in feel. It is insanely beautiful in person. It manages to be simple and yet very complex at the same time. The dress flows to the floor in a long and dramatic swoop of jersey. The skirt is constructed in a way that when you are standing perfectly still it falls in a perfect column but when you move you realize that there is a tremendous amount of fabric in there. The bodice is shaped and boned so that it has a more structured feel to it and it is fitted to the body. The front is set in a peaked sweetheart that emphasizes the bust. The jersey is draped over this and crosses over itself at the front. The waist nips in and is shaped. The skirt is set under the edge of the bodice and I love the evenly spaced pleats that run all the way around you. The sleeves are very unusual. Each is a single layer of jersey cut extra long and with a full gathered cap near the shoulders. The upper part of the shoulder is soft and this allows you to be able to wear them both on or off the shoulders. When you wear them up and on the shoulders they have a more squared off formal feel and when worn down they take on a softer feel that leaves the shoulders completely bare. The sleeves are cut extra long so when it is on an actual person they will gather up along the arm and extend that draped feel that the shoulders have. The dress is beautifully finished with hand work throughout. This is a dress that needs an actual body in it to truly come to life. The photos do not come anywhere near to how amazing this dress is in person. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

The bodice is fully lined in black silk and the skirt unlined. It closes with a hidden set side painted metal zipper. Boning through the sides and bodice. Hand finishes throughout. Tagged a 38. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Sleeves: approx 24"
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 46" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3472

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a set from the tail end of Ossie's career. After enjoying much success through the late sixties and early seventies the late seventies saw most of that end as his diaphanous gowns and moss crepe pieces went out of style. Pieces from this later period are harder to come by as they were commissioned by clients individually for the most part so where never in large scale production. It is an much overlooked part of his career but I treasure each one I find as it represents some of the last of the work he would do. This one is very much in line with the Studio 54 mood of those days and I love it. His designs transform once they are on the body and no matter how fabulous the set looks in the shots it is even better in person and on.

This is a great set that is made from a black silk jersey that has incredible drape and slink once on the body. It is two pieces - a pair of loose and easy pants that narrow as they reach their hems and a top that you just slip on over your head to wear. The pants have this simple and easy button front that is quite genius. There are no closures other than two buttons at the waist. To wear them you step into them and then button two buttons at the front so that the front flaps of fabric there overlap and close. The waist is banded for shape and then the pants are loose and generously cut through the hips with lots of drape at the front. There are pockets on each hip. From there they taper down to the ankles where they puddle a bit depending on your height. The top is made with a simple loose cut tank with skinny straps. A second strap extends out from the front that you can wrap behind the neck and tie for a little extra detailing. The top is cut to be loose and easy through the body so is very comfortable to wear. Added bonus for being able to mix and match the two pieces with other things you already have in your wardrobe which extends the wearabilty of it. Excellent condition with a note below

Unlined and the pants button to close as described above and the top slips over the head. Pockets on each hip. Tagged a vintage UK 12. The fabric does have some stretch. The waist is banded. It might be possible to move the buttons over to give you up to an inch more. One button at the waist has lost its fabric top.

Top
Bust: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from top of shoulder to hem

Pants:
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: approx 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Pant: 46" from top of bodice to waist
Inseam: 33.5" from waist to hem
Rise: 15"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3932

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is the work of Elinor Simmons who designed for the Malcolm Starr label from the early 1960s to 1972. She excelled at the heavy embellished piece that the label was known for and this is a wonderful example of her work. It is even more amazing in person and the photos cannot convey the weight and presence of it. It is incredible

This is a stunning dress. This is the kind of piece that you only find in vintage because they just could not make things at this level anymore. The price would be too cost prohibitive. The entire dress is made from a gold net that is feels like it has actual meal worked into the thread. Then onto that is an extensive design done in a gold braid. The gold braid is hand set into little curving swirls and loops that cover the entire dress. Wider panels made of the same braiding run down and highlight the lines of the dress. These edge the neckline, meet in the center and then run to meet another panel of cording that circles the waist. That center panel then continues past the waist to the hem. To add yet another layer of glamour the fabric has hundreds of prong set iridescent rhinestones mixed with sequins and beads scattered over its surface. The makes the entire dress shimmer and catch the light from every angle. The net has a touch of transparency to it and sits over a nude silk lingerie netting through the bodice and then has an ivory underlay for the skirt. The cut is simple so that the gold can take center stage. The bodice is sleeveless with a V front. The waist nips in slightly and then the skirt falls under that and widens out as it nears the hem. It is a beauty. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a combination of nude silk lingerie netting through the bodice and a cream satin under the skirt. It closes with a back painted metal zipper on the interior lining and has fabric covered buttons and loops on the exterior dress that sits over that. I see some grubbiness to the  edge of the inner hem that does not show when its on. The inner skirt has impressions of the netting on it from previous storage. It otherwise looks to have been worn very little.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from shoulder to bottom seam of waist including the 2" band
Skirt: 38.5" from bottom of seam at the waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3928

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is the second time I have had this dress in the shop and its just as good this time around. It dates to the Fall 1990 collection and I have included a reference shot from the runway show where you can see a dress that has the same brass bell trimming along its edges. A version from that season was also included in the Oscar de la Renta exhibit in 2016. It is a wonderful dress and I absolutely love it.

The dress is stunning and I love the combination of the pattern in the silk, the gold thread that runs through the entire dress and the little brass bells that edge the dress. The metallic thread that is worked into the fabric give the entire dress a golden finish that catches the light from every angle. He then finished the edges with a braided gold cord that is made from an actual metal thread. This runs around each cuff, down the edge of the skirt and circles all the way around the hem. More of it follows the neckline and then runs down on an angle across the bust. The cord is laid out in little loops and then there are these amazing little brass bells hand placed into the loops. There are hundreds of them and they are real and work so every time you move there is a wonderful little jingling sound that the bells make. It is a soft pretty sound rather then a true bell ringing kind of sound so is more on the subtle side and not overwhelming. It is quite amazing and adds an unusual element to the dress. The bodice is cut to be loose over you and the sleeves are long. The waist is seamed but generous and you could cinch it in by adding a belt. The skirt falls from there and wraps over itself so that when you walk or sit you see some leg. It narrows down as it reaches the hem and is longer at the back. The silk is surprisingly lightweight and fluid. Very well made, unusual and yet very beautiful. Excellent condition.

The bodice and sleeves are fully lined in a fine blue silk satin of high quality and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a back, hidden set metal and nylon zipper. Hidden set zippers at each cuff. Light padding in each shoulder.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist and meant to blouse over slightly
Skirt: approx 36.5" where it meets at the front, 41" from waist to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3827

Reference Photos: (1) Fall 1990 Oscar de la Renta Runway. /  (2) From the ‘Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective’ exhibition at de Young Museum, San Francisco, 2016.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Azzedine Alaia pieces are always a delight to find. His knits were all self developed and are among the best out there. He started his career as a dressmakers assistant  and copied couture gowns for wealthy Tunisian clients. In 1957 he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for a grand total of five days. He then moved over to Guy Laroche and quietly started to get private commissions on the side. By 1960 he was doing mainly private work and within a few years established a small salon on the Left Bank where he continued designing privately. He stayed at that salon until 1984. During this time period he also did private freelance work for other designers including Claude Montana, Thierry Mugler and even Yves Saint Laurent. It was not until 1981 that he launched his first official collection and by 1983 he had a boutique in Beverley Hills. The French Ministry of Culture honored him with the Designer of the Year award in 1985. In 1993 he decided that the established fashion show schedule was not for him and he eschewed producing a new collection every season. Instead he showed when his collections were ready and continued to do so until his death in 2017. This dress is just fabulous and in mint condition

This Azzedine Alaia dress has a definite nod to some of his earlier work. It is based on a very similar dress to this one that he first made in the 1990s that had a slightly different woven pattern but otherwise had the same feel. The dress is made from ribbed and patterned knit in a stark white. This lies over a nude colored inner stretch jersey. The nude jersey peeks out between the open parts of the white knit and this is meant to give the illusion that you are wearing the knit over your bare skin. This inner lining is a stretch knit jersey that hugs and molds to your body to help hold things in place and creates a smooth line for the dress to fall over. As with all Azzedine Alaia pieces, this dress is cut to hug and highlight every curve. The workmanship and the fabric is the best you can get and I love the wide ribbed knit 'ruffle' at the hem. A V neck at the front and no sleeves are the perfect balance to the original unaltered extra long supermodel length of the dress. It's Barney's tag is still attached and it appears as if the dress was never worn. It is incredible. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a nude lingerie weight stretch knit jersey. It slips on to wear with no closures. The knit gives is a bias cut so it should accommodate a range of sizes. Tagged a modern Alaia 38 but will stretch quite a bit. I have given the range of sizes from it laying flat and being completely unstretched to stretched out comfortably. You could probably get another inch or so beyond these as well once on an actual body. The length will come up a bit once on an actual body

Bust: 13-18" flat across from side seam to side seam comfortably
Waist: 11-15" flat across from side seam to side seam comfortably
Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam comfortably
Length: 64" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3423

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This classic little black dress is a great basic that you will reach for over and over. Halston is one of those labels that with the more time that goes by it actually feels more relevant. It is easy to think of this piece as both a treasured collectible and a closet staple. Every time you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. It has his signature simplicity and masterful draping along with a touch of Studio 54 sexiness thrown in. The dress is made from a light weight black jersey. To wear it you simply slip it on and hook it to close at the top of one shoulder. The bodice is a one shoulder cut and is meant to skim over you. It has elastic through the waist so is very easy to wear and comfortable. I added a grosgrain ribbon that will be sent with it but it could be worn with any belt or with none. The skirt is one panel of fabric that wraps around you and then crosses over at the front. It is cut so the hem follows a soft curve as it comes around the back and then curves up on both sides to meet the waist. This gives it a look of a peplum around the waist that I love. It also gives you a bit of a high low feel with some leg showing at the front and at the back it drops to a full length. This is a signature Halston dress that can go from day or night. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear with elastic through the waist and a hook at the top of one shoulder.

Bust: covers approx 16-17" flat across the front with no side seam on one side
Elastic waist: 12-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to approx 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to shortest part of the front and 43" from waist to the longest point of the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3920

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This fabulous dress is easily identifiable as a play on the incredible work of Youssef Rizkallah for the Malcolm Starr label. His pieces that utilized quilting and patchwork are truly iconic and it is fun to have found a dress that was obviously done in homage to his work. This dress has some small flaws but it is still well made and a great way to get this look without the big price tags associated with The Malcolm Starr label these days.

The bodice of the dress is made from a black jersey that is cut with a high scooped neckline and long sleeves. It skims over the bust and nips in at the waist. The skirt flows down from under there widening out as it nears the floor. In sharp contrast to the black top the skirt is made from an ivory fabric accented with red and black. The red is used to highlight the pockets and also runs around the hem. The black parts are done in an inky black velvet that runs down the length of the skirt and also anchors the hem under the red. Gold rick rack highlights all of it and adds a little glitz. The final finishing touch is the gold finished ribbon tie belt with a big velvet bow at the front that wraps and hooks around the waist to tie it all together. It is a great combination of colour and textures. It is so dramatic and like wearing art. I love it. Excellent condition with a minor note below

The top is lined in a black slinky nylon and the skirt in a white muslin. It  zips to close at the back. Pockets on each hip. Original belt that hooks to close. There is a slight area of faint yellowing to the fabric on the back if the skirt and a couple of tiny even lighter ones here and there. It is priced with this in mind. Still completely wearable as you only see it in certain lights.

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3921

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Loris Azzaro launched his label in 1967 and quickly defined his trademark looks by using ornate beading, sequins, daring cut-outs and avant garde ways of defining the body. Some of the most beautiful women in the world wore his clothing including Marisa Berenson, Raquel Welch, Jane Birkin, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Tina Turner. It was a label that defined sexiness and had a certain French flare that women world-wide loved. By the seventies and eighties he was experimenting with volume and proportions and new fabrics that at the time were all cutting edge. This is a label that I really love and am always happy to find pieces of.

This dress is a far more subdued piece then we usually see from this label but it is still so fabulous. It is entirely cut on the bias and has minimal seaming. The fabric is a black jersey that allows it to move and drape beautifully. The dress is made from one long single panel of fabric that has darts to add a bit of shape around the bodice and then it extends out to ties that wrap around the neck or over the shoulder. There are also ties attached at the waist with a slit along one seam along one of the deep darts. This allows you to wrap it around you and hold the dress in place. It is very clever. You can wrap and tie those long ties in a variety of ways. I have shown a couple of different ways to wear it on the dress form and I bet you could come up with more. Those ties make it incredible versatile and really it is like buying several dresses in one. Excellent condition

Constructed from a single bias cut jersey layer with the ties extending out from one end and at the waist as described above. The dress slips on to wear with no closures. It can be wrapped and tied several ways as shown. It is almost impossible to measure but should fit a range of sizes

Bust: the fabric is approx 15-16" flat across but there are no side seams so it will fit a large variety of bust sizes
Waist: approx 12.5-17"
Hips: approx 17-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 58-60" from shoulder to hem but you can adjust it up or down depending on how you choose to wear it 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3922

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a stunning Valentino that is from the time period of Valentino when it was being co-designed by both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. They had stepped into Mr Valentino's shoes and were breathing new life into the brand. I love that they still adhered to the label's heritage in keeping with using the classic Valentino red colour. This is just a lovely lovely dress.

The main body of the dress is made from a light stretch silk crepe in the signature shade of red that Valentino is so well known for. The fabric choice keeps the dress light in weight while still holding that beautiful shape that you see. The bodice is made from a matching red lace that has panels of the crepe draped over it to keep you from being completely bare. It is cut with little capped sleeves and a high scooped neckline. It skims over the bodice and then the panels are draped and tacked over the front to cover the breasts. Another panel goes across the back and then both the front and the back panels extend out into long ties. These tie at one side of the waist. This adds a beautiful detailing and also adds shape through the waist and allows you to adjust the fit. The skirt falls to the floor in a graceful column and gradually widens out just a touch as it nears the hem. Under the tie at the side the skirt is slit quite high and is edged in a double layer of ruffles. This creates a beautiful movement down that side and an added bit of prettiness. The lightness of the silk combined with the opening on the one side allows the fabric of the skirt to move with the slightest bit of movement on your part and it is so pretty when you walk. The skirt is cut very long and is in its original length. It is a beautiful and romantic dress. It looks to have been worn very little it at all. Excellent condition

The bodice is lined a nude organza and the skirt is made from two layers of the  red stretch silk. It closes with a side hidden set zipper.  The fabric does have a slight stretch. Tagged a modern size 8

Shoulders: 14.5-15"
Bust: to 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19-22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from neck to waist
Skirt: 51" from waist to longest point of hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3915

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This fabulous caftan would have been designed by Jules-Francois Crahay, who headed the Lanvin ateliers from 1964-1984. He has been noted as one of fashion’s 'great colorists with his colorful patterns making his 1970s Lanvin designs hugel​y ​desirable and influential.' His time at the Lanvin label is one of my personal favourite periods for the house. I especially love his work during this period. He was a genius at colour and he pushed the envelope in his work with his cuts. This caftan dress dates to the latter part of the 1970s and it is incredible. I love that it could easily worn by anyone and has a very unisex feel to it.

The caftan is cut to be big and oversized so it is exceptionally easy to wear. It generous open cut will suit a large range of body sizes and types. On a smaller frame it will have an over-sized feel and it could easily work on larger frames and even as a unisex or genderless piece. The sleeves are cut to be straight and wide to form a simple T-shape. The neckline is cut into a very low notched slit at the front and is held in place by a little attached strip of the same fabric. It falls to the floor, gently widening as it nears the hem, and there are slits up each side. It is cut to be very loose and easy through the body. The caftan is a made out of almost canvas finished cotton but is not heavy. The colour is a rusted clay that is more earth tone in feel in person then how it photograhed. I love the big pockets that sit on the outside hip on each side. They go with the oversized feel the piece has and are the perfect finishing touch. Excellent condition

Slips over the head to wear with no closures. Easy to care for and can be machine or hand washed. The cotton has a gentle patina that adds to its feeling of being authentic vinage and is from natural aging. The loose and easy cut should work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: approx 23"
Dropped shoulders: 18" at seams but no true shoulder
Bust: 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 28.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-XL, OSFA

Item# DD3916

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The Valentino Roma label launched in 2000 to take the place of the Miss V line. It was sold at a price point that was more accessible then their main line and was meant to be available in more shops then the main line would be. The pieces are still very well made. This one caught my eye as it would potentially make a great wedding piece. It has a small flaw but it is one that I feel could be fixed or covered and it is a stunning dress.

The dress is made out of a light stretch silk feeling fabric. The colour is a simple and chic and is done in a slightly off-white colour. It is completely cut on the bias and it is super model long. When you slip it on, it simply drapes into place and molds over your curves. The bodice dips into a low plunge that is squared off at its base. Under that is panel that is set with white sequins and beads for a subtle little detailing. It skims over the bodice and then extends up into wide straps that curve up and over the shoulders. At the back there is another dip that also is squared off at its base. It is gathered into the panel at the front and this allows the dress to simply glide over you. The gathers draw in the eye to help the waist looks smaller and make it very flattering. It skims over the hips and then falls to the floor in a cascade of fabric that is cut very long. It gently widens out as it nears the hem. You get a stunning column feel when you stand still but there is enough fabric in there that you get a touch of volume when you move or twirl. It is gorgeous. It has its original tags and appears to have never been worn. Excellent overall condition but it does have two small issues to review below

Fully lined in a white chiffon and closes with a back hidden set zipper. Tagged a size 46 and the bias cut should allow it to fit a variety of sizes. There are two small slits in the fabric on one shoulder. You could easily have these covered or embellished to hide it. There is grubbiness at the hem. It is so long this is from dragging on the floor when previously stored. Even a minor hemming would get rid of it entirely. 

Bust: to 19" flat across the front from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 65" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3912

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The Emma Domb company was launched in 1939 by Emma along with her daughter Lorraine. From the beginning they specialized in party dresses at reasonable prices. When Dior launched his 'New Look' they took that concept and ran with it, producing a myriad of dresses with full skirts for all occasions. The Party Lines label was launched on the 1950s to specifically go after the young adult/teen market. They duo produced the dresses themselves in their own factory and the dresses are well made and well designed. The last Emma Domb dress was made in 1974 when the factory was shuttered. The company officially dissolved a couple of years later. Her dresses were an American staple and they are a very beloved collectible in the vintage world.   

This dress is just so pretty. I am in love with it. It is really a beautiful example of the kind of dreamy dresses the Emma and her daughter were making. It could of course be worn for a multitude of events but it would also make an amazing wedding piece for the bride looking for a vintage option or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. The dress is made from a creamy ivory satin finish fabric. The bodice is very pretty with a curved neckline that dips down just slightly at the centre  Tiny little straps curve up and over each shoulder. There is light boning on the sides of the bust for light support and it is seamed to curve around and over the bust. The waist nips in but there is no seam that runs across the waist. Instead the shape is created by a series of vertical seams that hold the panels that the dress is made of together.  Under the waist the skirt flares out to be very full. I photoed it primarily with an extra crinoline added underneath but I also took a shot without a crinoline so that you can see how you can wear it either way. It does have a light built in underskirt already and you could probably make it even more full by adding a very puffed and full crinoline. The highlight of the dress is of course the amazing floral design that is done across the entire front. The stalks and leafs are made from a silver and white bead and sequin pattern that is hand applied to the dress. This comes out from one side at the hem and then trails across the entire dress to the bust. Each flower is set on top of the fabric so each is literally is a 3D flower that sits off of the fabric underneath. This amazing extra touch is so pretty and feminine and absolutely sets this dress apart. This is really a wonderful fifties dress and I am obsessed with it. Excellent overall condition with some minor notes below.

The entire dress is backed in 1950s dressmakers paper and it closes with a back painted metal zipper. Light boning on the sides of the bodice. Has a light attached tulle crinoline inside. The extra crinoline used in the photos is not included. The dress presents wonderfully. There is a some grubbiness to the hem and some slight change of colour to the area around the zipper and around the tops edge of the bodice but it is grubbiness not perspiration stains. There are a couple of very light marks on the fabric here and there. Please see all the shots after the label shot. Even with all these it presents extremely well and photos beautifully 

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam and generous cups - maybe a B-small C
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 59" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3913

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

In the oversized photo portfolio for the 1997 Chanel Cruise Collection there is an all black version of this dress shown on the last page where the entire collection is shown in thumbnails. It was only produced in black and in this white for the shops as far as I am aware. Karl Lagerfeld shot the entire collection himself for the portfolio and ad campaign that year using only model Guinevere Van Seenus. That same shot was also used for the Chanel ad campaign that year. This makes this dress an extra wonderful little piece of Chanel's history. It is so rare to find any information on the earlier cruise collections and I was very pleased to have found these photos for this dress.

Besides its fascinating history the dress is gorgeous. It is made out of a crisp white fabric that has a very fine waffle weave texture running over it. This little added texture elevates the white and gives it a slightly nautical feel. The dress slips on and buttons down the front to close, overlapping and then closing with the double row of buttons. I love how each button is engraved with the CC logo and is done in a matching white. The collar is large and oversized. It is cut on a graceful curve that sits wide over the tops of the shoulder but leaves the arms bare. The bodice is meant to skim over you to the waist. The waist is brought in through vertical seaming so it is accented but without it being too fitted and tight. It skims over the hips and then gently widens out as it nears the hem. A bit of an opening is left between the hem and the last button. You can see in the ad shot how this allows your leg to show when you sit and it would do the same to a lesser degree when you walk. The back is scooped low to reveal a bare expanse of skin that peeks out from under the collar. It is a gorgeous piece and a wonderful example of Karl's earlier work. This would make an amazing piece to work into a wedding weekend, to take on a vacation, or simpler to wear to look fresh and chic on a bright sunny day. Great condition with a minor note below. 

Fully lined in a white silk that has little double cc embossed throughout. It buttons to close as described above. Tagged a Chanel 38. This dress has an easy soft feel to it. The fabric has softened a touch and it has some press marks on the seams. It is still in amazing condition but priced far lower then it would be otherwise. A slight scuffing here and there and very slight grubbiness here and there. All very minor 

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 41.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3914

Reference Photos: (1) Guinevere van Seenus by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel 1996-1997 Cruise Collection portfolio image  /   (2) Chanel Cruise Collection ad 1996/1997.

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I am always on the look out for this style of dress by Halston. It is perhaps the most iconic of all of the Halston silhouettes and in 2016 a red version of this dress entered modern day fashion history when Kate Moss wore its twin on the red carpet at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. And we have had Martha Hunt wear a white one version that she sourced from us to Cannes. She landed on several Best Dressed lists as a result. These were made in a variety of colours and this one is a gorgeous purple lavender colour. It is made from a very easy to care for jersey fabric. This fabric choice also makes it very easy to wear. These were made in both a Petite sized version and a regular, longer cut version which are a little harder to find. This is one of the longer ones. It is also a little extra special as it still has it original tag and has never been worn 

Halston was a master at this cut. There is a certain sexiness caused by the illusion of having the entire dress suspended by one hook at the shoulder. It gives the sense that undoing that hook would cause the entire dress to drop in a puddle around you (which it would). It is constructed from two attached layers. The inner dress is cut from the same synthetic jersey and skims over the body in a long sheath. This inner part of the dress has a high slit cut into the side that travels up the side of the leg opposite to the draped side. Attached to that inner sheath lies a draped panel of jersey that is suspended from the shoulder. It falls from that shoulder down and over the front and the back of the dress. The dress hooks into place at the shoulder and the jersey cascades loosely down and over the inner layer for the ultimate Grecian goddess feel. This is a classic dress by Halston that is perfect for traveling as it is wash and wear and will travel exceedingly well with little to no wrinkling. It is very easy to style too - a quick change of shoe takes it day to night in a snap. This one looks to have been worn very little if at all and still has its original hang tag attached. Excellent condition.

Slips on to wear and hooks to close at the top of the shoulder. These will fit a variety of sizes since they are not cut to be super fitted and the jersey does have some stretch. Note the colour has a slightly more pastel feel to it then how it photoed. It is better in person I think. I see one tiny pinhole near the seam under the arm. It looks stable and is in spot you would never see. 

Bust: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hip: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from top if shoulder to longest point of hem
Slit: 31.5" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3911

Reference Photo: (1-2) Kate Moss in Vintage Halston at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.  /  (3) Karen Bjornsen, Alva Chinn, Connie Cook and Pat Cleveland in Halston Dresses, photographed by by Harry Benson, 1978. / (4) Martha Hunt wearing this dress in Cannes, 2019.  /  (5) Martha Hunt on Harper's Bazaar Australia Best Dressed List. /  (6-7) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

The Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this one from one of the very earliest collection for this line. His boutique label is important as is marked the first ready-to-wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces are just stunning examples of his work during these early days of his career. And this one is just so cute

This is just one of those things that you only find in vintage. It is super cute and has a bit of a sexiness to it too. It is all in one playsuit that you just step into and then zip to close at the back. The neckline is scooped and the sleeves are capped. It is cut to skim over the bust and then the waist is seamed but was kept loose and easy. Short shorts are below that and they have that wonderful boy short feel that was so in style during this time period. All of the edges are finished in a flat red braiding and I love the row of decorative buttons that runs down the front. The buttons are covered in the same light cotton mix fabric that the rest of the playsuit is made out of and the fabric is finished to have a denim feel to it. This would look incredible really cinched in with a belt or can be kept more loose and easy and worn without. Excellent condition 

Unlined and closes at the back with a zipper. The buttons are decorative. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. 

Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5" from top of bodice to waist
Rise: 15.25" from back waist to inner seam
Inseam: a smidge over 1.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# S970

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Bill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re-launched it under his own name. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. Even when the dress was as bold as this one is. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is an early piece of his work and with its glamorous metallic fabric it is just fantastic.

I love these pieces made out of metallic fabrics from the seventies and when a designer like Bill Blass got his hands on it the results were just magical. This feels very on par with the volume we are seeing on current runways but it is better as you will likely never see another one like it. The fabric has a gold metallic thread running through it and then there is a pink and taupe floral print that is screened over the creamy gold feeling base. The gold thread runs over the entire dress so it has a subtle shimmer from every angle. The bodice of the dress is finished with elastic around the upper edge so that you can wear it off of the shoulder. I love that this leaves your shoulders bare and exposed. This also allows the sleeves to take centre stage and they do. They are wonderfully full and pouf out over their elastic cuffs. The bust skims over you and then nips in at the waist. The dress comes with its original belt that is studded with little iridescent half dome beads set on a gold backdrop. This cinches in the waist and adds an extra bit of detailing. The skirt is cut to be very full and wide. At its current length it will likely fall to mid-calf to ankle depending on your height and there is fabric underneath to lengthen it if needed. It is a really an outstanding piece and beautifully constructed. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a deep ivory cream silk and closes with a hand set back metal zipper. The belt snaps to close and someone has added an extra pair of snaps at some point to be able to make it smaller. There is a good 6" of fabric turned up at the hem if you needed more length, however, there is a seam at the hem so that stitched line would still be there if you dropped the length. Elastic through the shoulders and cuffs. You can wear it on the shoulder as well 

Sleeves: 21" and will sit longer if worn off the shoulder
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14.5" from natural shoulder to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem w approx 6" under the hem as described above
Belt: adjusts from 26-29"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3904

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I always love when I find these. I have had the twin of this piece a couple of times now in the shop and they always get snatched up immediately. This is from the Halston IV line and is a made from a gold lurex lame. The simple, classic design makes it an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. Rachel Zoe owns and wears the twin of this in the brighter gold version and she has worn and posted herself wearing hers a few times on her Instagram account. It just proves that this is an incredible and glamorous staple piece that you can wear again and again.

I also get these in the various solid coloured jerseys that they come in, but when I get the metallic ones I feel that they are just that little bit extra special. They were made in two tones, one that was a lighter gold and the other that has a gold thread on a black base. This one is the gold on black version. It is a dress that is so easy to wear. I own one myself and can attest that these can go from the beach, to entertaining at home with flats, to full on evening glamour. The caftan has a simple and easy to wear cut. There is a slit front neck and then a second slit runs up the centre seam at the front from the hem. So when you walk or sit you get a flash of leg showing. The cut is loose and easy to wear. It is meant to skim over the body. The sleeves come out directly from the body of the caftan and then narrow down towards the wrist. The skirt flows to the floor and widens out to be quite full as it reaches the hem. The waist is open and easy. If you wanted more definition you could easily add a belt or fabric sash to add shape. This is a wonderful piece with all the minimalist lines that we all love about Halston. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. The fabric has a slight transparency to it. The loose and easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. These always have a loose thread here and there but is part of the vintage charm of them. I see a very tiny pull on the side near the arm. The colour is a touch brighter gold in person then how it photoed

Sleeves: approx. 20"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam and it widens to approx 26" flat across around the hips
Length: 55" from shoulder to hem
Slit: 19" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3903

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture wearing a similar caftan

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This is a beautiful caftan dress by Oscar de la Renta that I love. It is from the Spring 1982 season and these caftans were very well documented with variations of them photoed on Kim Alexis and Iman that season. I have also included an example held at the Kent Museum and others that were a part of the recent "Being Oscar de la Renta" Exhibition. It is a classic and easy piece to wear that still feels fresh and fabulous. 

In the late seventies and early eighties caftan fever was at an all time high and many of the top designers of the day designed options for their clients who wanted the look but also still want to wear their favourite brand name. This is one of the prettiest that I have seen with its bright floral print. Oscar was a master at both cut and prints and this has both. It is perfect to be worn as a chic day-to-evening maxi dress. I love everything about the lines of this piece. It is made out of a feather light silk. Think fine silk scarf as far as the weight goes. The means that it floats and flows around you when you move or the slightest breeze hits it. It is very simple in cut. You slip it on and it has a V neckline at the front. There are openings at each side for your arms to slip through and it is seamed at the outer sides so that it should fit a wide range of sizes. I love the bright and vivid flower print that is scattered over its surface. For contrast he used a bright red to edge the neck, the arm opening and the hem. When you are standing still it settles perfectly about you but when you move you really get the sense of the amount of fabric that is there. A really fabulous and wearable caftan. Excellent condition with one minor note below 

Unlined and slips on to wear. It weighs only a few ounces. 100% silk. The caftan cut should allow it to fit a full range of sizes. I see two very minor darkening spots on the back. You would only see them if it is laying flat because of the amount of fabric. 

Bust - hips: open. The width across from seam to seam is 38"
Length: it falls to about 56-58" at the sides once on 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD3897

Reference Photos: (1) Oscar de la Renta, Vogue, May 1982. Model Kim Alexis  /  (2) Spring 1982 Oscar de la Renta Runway. Model: Iman.  /  (4) Oscar de la Renta Caftan 1982 from the Kent State Museum Collection.  /  (5) "Being Oscar de la Renta" Exhibition at Centro Leon, Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic.

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I love Adele Simpson's work. She favored quality and longevity over trends and her pieces were well made ready-to-wear at prices that were attainable for the modern woman. She launched her label in 1949 and remained at its helm until the early 1980s. She was a wonderful designer and I love her work.

This Adele Simpson dress is from the late 1970s, early 1980s and it is a stunner. The dress is made from two layers of a royal blue chiffon that has a third layer in a bright green worked into it at the front. This pretty panel of contrasting green runs down the full front of the dress to create a gorgeous ruffled effect. Above the ruffle the bust gathered towards the centre. The top is set on a curve and from there two tiny straps in the same chiffon that curve up and circle around the neck. This simple little touch gives it a beautiful soft and sexy feel. I also love that you could choose to tuck those straps in and wear it as a strapless dress to get a slightly different feel and to be able to work with different accessories. Under the bust is that gorgeous panel that is gathered towards the centre to fall in a scarf-like effect right to the hem. That unexpected pop of green is fabulous and it also creates a lovely movement when you move. Excellent condition.

The inside synthetic chiffon layer acts as the lining with the other two layers float over that as described above. The bodice is lightly boned through the sides and has additional layers built in so you can go bare underneath. It closes with a back metal zipper. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. 

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam right under bust: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from neck to middle seam and the cups are approx 6" high
Skirt: 47" from middle seam under bust to longest point of the hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3898

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

I love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram (go peek one day). They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made, detailed and embroidered. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn as an evening piece depending on how you style them. This one with its pretty blue tones is a beauty. 

This is a gorgeous example of her work. The cotton is still crisp and fresh feeling and it would have been hand dyed to the beautiful blue colours and then screened with the striped pattern. It has embroidery work down the front and back. More embroidery is worked across the top of the shoulders and onto each sleeve. Then all of the lines are accented with hand applied blue ribbon. The sleeves are incredible. Each is cut straight and wide and I love the detailing and pattern that runs over each. There are even ribbons that have been left to hang down on each side on the sleeves. I left them hanging down for these shots but you could also tie them into pretty little bows if you wished. The neckline is squared off at the front and the back. From there the dress falls to the floor and widens out as it goes. It is cut to skim loosely over the bodice and then it flares out dramatically as it reaches the hem. It even has pockets hidden along each seam at the hips. It is also a good long length which is sometimes hard to find with vintage from this time period.  It is easy to wear and a great statement piece. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. The fabric has natural variations in it. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. The colour in person has a slighter more natural, raw feel to it then how it photoed. It's even better in person I think. The loose cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. There is a small mark on the ribbon on one sleeve. Please see the photo after the label shot

Sleeves: approx 17"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3899

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

In 1951, 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready-to-wear for that time period. That said, his ready-to-wear line was made to almost true couture standards and pieces were made with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter and draper and he used many couture techniques in the construction of his work. Grace Kelly was an early fan and he was truly one of the great American designers. His work is held in all of the major museums around the world and he is one of my personal favourite designers. This two piece dress set is just beyond beautiful.

The original owner was friends with James Galanos and the family records indicated that this was made for her by him so it may have never had a label. It is made up of two pieces that are meant to be layered over each other and that is what makes it just opaque enough to wear. Both pieces are so incredibly made that you could easily wear them on their own and either work with the touch of transparency both have or wear something underneath either.  This really makes then that much more versatile and extends their wear as a part of your wardrobe. The inner dress is a little weightless slip dress that is made out of a black silk net that has a gold thread embroidered over its surface in little tiny little gold circles. It is suspended from the shoulders by tiny straps and then skims over the body. The bottom part of the hem is finished in a black lace with black cording hand sewn onto it to follow the pattern in the lace. When you layer this under the top dress this bottom part peeks out from under the skirt for an interesting layered effect. The dress that goes over that is even better. It is cut into a little short skater dress silhouette. The collar is high and the sleeves are long. It skims over the bust and nips in at the waist but has no seam cutting across to break the eye. The skirt flares out from there and is very light and swingy. It is very short but the other inner dress layered underneath keeps it from being scandalous. The fabric is a black cut work lace that again has that gorgeous gold worked onto it to add a metallic feel. Under the hem is a panel of gold lace that adds yet another layer. It is just stunning and even better person. The fabric has so much texture and the metallic bits pick up the light perfectly. It is made to demi-couture standards and a wonderful piece. I love it. Excellent conditon 

The inner dress serves as the lining. Both pieces have a touch of transparency to them. The outer dress closes with a back zipper and a series of snaps to closes the fabric that sits over and hides the zipper. Each sleeve has a zipper at the wrist. The inner dress zips to close at the back. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. 

Outer dress
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 30" from neck to hem
Collar: 14" around

Inner dress
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 34" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3889

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Fred Perlberg is an interesting designer. He started his label in 1920 at the grand old age of 19 and continued as the designer until 1968 when he retired. After he retired Roger Millet took over as the designer and he stayed with the label until the late seventies. This dress is most likely from the earlier part of the Millet era, dating to the late 1960s or early 1970s. The Perlberg company dresses were well made in done in small production runs so that they could focus on good quality pieces. 

This dress is a great representation of what the label did so well. It made dresses to dance in and this would be fabulous to do just that in. This one is gorgeous with its bright pink silk chiffon skirt that is made up of many yards of the fabric. There are three layers in total in the skirt. The top two layers are the pink silk chiffon and then there is a skirt made out of pink lining under those. When you move the silk will twirl around you beautifully. The skirt is set high and angles up to attach just under the bust line. The bodice itself is gorgeous and is completely covered with a silver lace that then has looped silver beads, silver sequins and prong set rhinestones set onto it for a lovely bit of glamour and contrast to the pink. The neckline does quite low and is cut wide across the front. The straps extend out from the bodice and curves over your shoulder and down the back. At the back it finishes in a curved low scoop to leave a bare expanse of skin above. It is a lovely piece and the pink is even better in person and on an actual body. Excellent condition.

Fully lined  through the skirt and main part of the bodice in a pink silk. The upper bodice and straps are lined in a nude netting. The dress closes with a back painted metal and a hook above that. The pink of the skirt is sifter in person then how it photoed here. 

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Under Bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner natural waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3892

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is the second time I have had this dress and it is even more special this time because we have been able to date it. It was used for the ad campaign that year and I love that I have the photo for you to see to give you an idea of how spectacular it is on the body. It is a gorgeous example of his work during the 1980s. This time period in Oscar's history was overlooked by a lot of collectors and enthusiasts and I am happy to see it gaining more traction lately because he really did some exceptional work in this period.

The dress is made from a bright pink silk matte satin that has bands of an inky black velvet to highlight the cut of the dress and act as a contrast to the pink. The bodice is strapless and is cut to be fitted to the body and hug you right down to the waist. Under the waist it curves out slightly over the tip of the hips and then ether skirt falls tot he floor under that in a gently widening curve. The fullness that you see s created by soft pleats that circle just under the last black velvet band and then when it reaches the hem it flares out more with a side ruffle set into the bottom of the skirt. The velvet is so cleverly places. On the skirt hem is acts as a divider between the skirt and that last ruffle and then thread there bands near the bottom to add detailing. On the bodice five bans circle around you and daw the eye in and around. At the back each of the bands ends in a pretty bow. These runs down your back and create the prettiest romantic effect. Built in pink silk organza with stiffened netting in the hem help to create and hold the fullness that you see. It is that perfect mix of elegance and femininity that Oscar excelled at. Excellent condition with one small note below

Fully lined in a matching pink silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Light boning on the sides of the bodice. The interior skirting has additional silk underskirts as described above. There is room to add a light to medium  crinoline if you wanted an even fuller look. There is one tiny little tick out of the velvet on the bottom ban of the back hem. Please see last photo after the label shot

Upper band of bodice: 15.25"
Bust: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam with a A-B cup
Waist: 12,5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to waist seam
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS-XS

Item# DD3891

Reference Photo: Oscar de la Renta Ad, Vogue US, September 1980.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Larry Aldrich was an American fashion designer who started his career in 1924 making clothes for private clients. In the early 1940s he started to put labels into his piece with his name on them and continued to design for his brand until 1966. During this period he was the president of the New York Couture Group which strove to ensure clothing was being made to the same high standards as their Parisian counterparts. After 1966 the label was designed by Marie McCarthy and in 1972 Larry retired fully and the label changed to simply say Aldrich. The quality of the garments being produced was kept throughout and his vision remained. Aldrich became best known for founding the Aldrich Museum for Contemporary Art in 1964. This tends to overshadow his work as a fashion designer but he did make beautiful clothing that was to demi and couture standards. 

This is such a beautiful dress that has a quiet elegance to it that I love. It is not 100% perfect but its flaws are all on the interior and from the outside it appears to be flawless. It is definitely a dress that has years of life and love in it. The dress is stunning and has that quite elegance that the best of the label's work had. It is made from a ultra light black silk taffeta that is mixed with a fine black netted lace. The two fabrics are set in horizontal rows that run over the dress from top to bottom. The lace panels on the body have been backed with a pale nude silk organza to give the illusion that you are bare underneath. Where the lace is inset into the sleeve the lace has been left unlined so you do see bare skin peep through. The shoulder are soft and the sleeves are long with a simple cut. The bust is cut to skim over the bodice and the waist nips in. I have added a grosgrain ribbon to add a bit more share and that ribbon will be sent with the dress. The skirt flares out from under the waist and it quite full by the time it reaches the hem. I love the elaborate pin tuck detailing that sits above and below the seam at the waist. This adds a lovely third texture and extra detailing that is just wonderful. Looking at it you would think it is flawless but please read the notes below concerning the lining. 

The body of the dress is fully lined in a nude silk organza and there is additionally a built in skirt made of the same organza. The sleeves are unlined and the dress closes at the back with a zipper. Each cuff closes with a zipper at the wrist. The grosgrain ribbon is not original to the dress but will be included. There is shattering to the inner lining around the arms and there is some fraying to the edge of the hem of the inner skirt. Please see the photos after the label shot. It is completely wearable even as is and of course this is not seen from the outside

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3894

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a beautiful dress by Oscar de la Renta that I love. It is made from a lightweight printed silk that has a pretty dot design worked into the silk. The dots have a different finish so that they catch the light in a very pretty way. The back drop of the silk is a bright vivid pink colour and then it has a pattern of bright colourful flowers and leafs screened onto it. The bodice of the dress is so pretty. It is gathered across the bust into a seam down the centre. Above that is a large soft bow made of the same silk. This gives the bust a little bit of detail without detracting from the simplicity of the design. The skirt cascades to the floor from the seam under the bust and has a sarong feel. It wraps over itself down the front so that when you move or sit you will get a glimpse of leg peeking out from the opening. I took a photo so you can see how it is open and simply lays over the fabric underneath. The silk chiffon is almost weightless and the entire dress weighs ounces. This gives it a fantastic feeling of airiness and lightness. It is a really lovely and pretty dress. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

The dress is fully lined through the bodice in a pink silky rayon and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a back zipper. The ODLR tag was cut at some point in its history. Tagged vintage ODLR 6

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Under Bust: 16"  flat across at the seam under the bust
Natural Waist: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 6" from top of the bodice to seam under the bodice
Skirt: 47" from seam under the bodice dress to front hem, 50" to the back hem. 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3887

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

The Emma Domb company was launched in 1939 by Emma along with her daughter Lorraine. From the beginning they specialized in party dresses at reasonable prices. When Dior launched his 'New Look' they took that concept and ran with it, producing a myriad of dresses with full skirts for all occasions. The Party Lines label was launched on the 1950s to specifically go after the young adult/teen market. They duo produced the dresses themselves in their own factory and the dresses are well made and well designed. The last Emma Domb dress was made in 1974 when the factory was shuttered. The company officially dissolved a couple of years later. Her dresses were an American staple and they are a very beloved collectible in the vintage world.   

This dress is just so pretty. I am in love with it. It is really a beautiful example of the kind of dreamy dresses the Emma and her daughter were making. The print on the silky rayon is a lovely pansy design that covers the entire surface. I love how the flowers are mixed with the green on the backdrop. The print is screened onto the fabric in a way that makes it look like a painting. The strapless bodice is very pretty with a curved sweetheart neckline. There is a little panel of fabric that follows the edge of the curve and the fabric crosses over itself. The interior is lightly boned for support and it is fitted to the bust. The waist nips in and then the skirt flares out under that. The skirt is quite full with lots and lots of fabric. I photoed it with and without a crinoline so that you can see how you can wear it either way. I love the little detailing panel that crosses over the front of the skirt and runs down each side. This little extra touch is so pretty and feminine. This is really a wonderful fifties dress. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a side painted metal zipper. Light boning through the bodice. The crinoline used in the photos is not included

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam and generous cups - maybe a B-C
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11" from top of peak of the bodice to waist
Skirt: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3886

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Fred Perlberg is an interesting designer. He started his label in 1920 at the grand old age of 19 and continued as the designer until 1968 when he retired. So this dress would be from near the end of his career. His focus was on pieces you could dance it and often had elements that would twirl around you when you moved on the dance floor. 

I love the lightness of the chiffon on this dress and the brilliant mix of tropical colours that make up the print. Fred Perlberg made dresses that were to be danced in as I mention above and this one is no exception. The outer layer of chiffon is cut on the bias so that is has a lot of movement. When you stand still it falls in a gorgeous column but as soon as you move you see just how much fabric is there. The dress is made up of two layers. The printed crepe chiffon top layer that has that gorgeous tulip print on it and then a pink inner dress under that. The bodice has been gathered into a sexy little round keyhole at the front. The straps extend out from there to curve up and over the shoulders to meet the back. The fabric on the bust is gathered across your bust and then the skirt falls from the seam under the bust. It is also gathered in more towards the centre to the round keyhole so that you get more fabric falling down the centre of the skirt for a pretty effect. At the back it is cut to leave the upper back and shoulders bare. It is so pretty and fresh feeling. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pink silky rayon and closes with a back painted zipper. It looks like it was let out a little bit on each side. You can see the previous stitch marks and I have photoed that for you. Please see the final photo after the label shot 

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Under bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam right under the bust
Natural waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from shoulder to seam under the bust
Skirt: 44" from seam under the bust to to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3885

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram (go peek one day). They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made, detailed and embroidered. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn as an evening piece depending on how you style them. I love this one and it is a little extra interesting as I have sold its twin in a blue version in the past.

This one is a gorgeous example of her work. The cotton is crisp and fresh feeling still and has been hand dyed to a beautiful deep brown colour with lighter natural linen colour accents. It has hand done embroidery work at the front neck and down the front. Piping in the lighter colour defines the neckline and sleeves. The sleeves are incredible. Each ends in a huge flare and those flares are actually a full circle of fabric. This gives them incredible volume and movement. The skirt also flares out and its volume is achieved through the lighter coloured inserts that are set in long inverted triangles of fabric. The lighter inserts and embroidery perfectly compliment each other. It is cut to sit slightly more fitted through the bodice and then flares out dramatically as it reaches the hem. The sleeves are cut to do the same and widen out as they near the cuffs. It is easy to wear and a great statement piece Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back metal zipper. The fabric has natural variations in it. It looks to have been worn very little if at all. The colour in person is slightly lighter then how it photoed in some of the shots. It's even better in person I think. The loose cut will allow it to fit a range of sizes.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRGD

Item# DD3876

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Oleg Cassini was born in Russia, started his career working for Jean Patou, opened his first shop in Rome and eventually moved to the US in 1936. He started in Hollywood designing costumes in 1941 and dressed just about every star in Hollywood for decades. While doing that he also had his own line where he built his reputation as being the designer of choice for Jacqueline Kennedy while she was the First Lady. In 2003 The Council of Fashion Designers of America Board of Directors noted Cassini's extraordinary design achievements with their first ever Board of Directors Special Tribute. This dress is from his higher end bridal couture line whose prices ranges from $5000 to $50000

This dress is is such a statement piece and definitely not for the super traditional bride. But if you have been looking for something that is a statement piece this is it. The dress is made from a rich feeling ivory silk satin. This gives the dress a touch of a luxurious sheen to it that beautifully catches the light. The front is cut in a long sleek sheath with a high set neckline that is cut straight across. It skims over the bust and comes in slightly at the waist. At the hips a panel of fabric wraps over the inner dress and is set so that it softly drapes around the hips for a bit of a sculptural feel and detailing. It continues all the way down to the hem at the front and then on each side of you it wraps around to the back where it is gathered along the sides of the back zipper. The back of that panel is cut on a curve that drapes down beautiful to the hem. Under that the main body of the dress flares out to create a stunning train behind you. The back is cut into a low V for a bare expanse of skin. More skin is shown with the cut outs that run down each side of the bodice. These side openings are incredible and a very unexpected detail. Each opening is held in place with a criss cross beaded strap that runs down the opening. The beadwork is done to form little flowers for a sweet little romantic touch. It is a gorgeous dress that would be perfect for a wedding dress for some one who wanted something not quite so traditional and it could also be worn for a black tie event. Excellent condition with one note to review below

Fully lined with an ivory silky rayon and closes with a back zipper. The gown is very fresh looking with grubbiness only to the back train from brushing on the floor when stored. I do not think it was ever actually worn. Tagged a size 6

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 62" from top of shoulder to front hem, 72" to the very end of the back train

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3873

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.