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Vintage 1960s Embroidered Silk Organza Gown with Floral Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza that has been embroidered all over to look like lac...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay with a sheer overlay...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Retro Satin Glamour Gown
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...
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1940s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

A moiré silk blue-sky Crinoline dress - France Circa 1865
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1865 France Second Empire period An afternoon dress with train and large projected crinoline, bodice and skirt in blue silk "à l'antique" moire dating from the most extravagant...
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1860s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Fully Sequined One Shoulder Sexy Ombre Aqua Silver Vintage 70s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded tulle and thread embroidery evening dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded tulle and thread embroidery evening dress. Cotton lining inside the bust and silk lining on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M/L 38/40
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2010s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Linz Line Black Cocktail /Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail/ dinner dress by Linz Line. The dress has a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and is fully lined. There is gatherin...
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1950s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
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1970s Moroccan Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...
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1920s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920 s Coral Jersey Dress with a Middle Eastern Inspired Design
Located in New Hope, PA
Unusual is a great way to describe this coral jersey dress with a Middle Eastern inspired print. The scenes depicted include a mother and child, a man leading a donkey, two people d...
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1920s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
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1950s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930s Black Lace Boho Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''
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1930s British Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful statement evening gown form the 1980s. The dress is in black with bow detail on the front and back, and a taffetta skirt with net underneath. Measurements : Bust 38'', l...
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1980s British Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mid Century Bi Color Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
Striking Mid Century Bi Color Jersey Gown from the 1960's. Spliced right down the middle with attached draped sash which ties on the left. Full poet sleeves and front neckline slit (...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960 s Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink dress 1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Pink crepe dress with blue bows. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. To be mentioned, some defects on the fabric. Conditio...
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1940s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Coral Orange Cold - Shoulder Boho Slinky Vintage 70s Jersey Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s coral / burnt orange cold shoulder boho dress! Slinky fit with a slouchy bodice and flattering flirty skirt. Cold shoulders feature cut-outs at each shoulder with a mock b...
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1970s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue fully beaded cocktail dress on a chiffon base. Rayon lining. Beaded belt with snap and hook&eye to close it. Zip and snap on the left side. Gros-grain on the waist. Boned ...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s
Located in Rubiera, RE
Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding sheath dress with thin straps. Embroidered with black ...
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1980s Italian Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 s Rose Pink Hand Crocheted Raffia Dress with Matching Belt
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is so pristine it looks like it was made yesterday, and it is in perfect condition. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, a knee length skirt and a center back zippe...
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1970s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1970s Current Size 8 / 10 Teal Blue Aqua Silk Chiffon Couture 70s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 1970s teal green / blue aqua silk chiffon demi couture maxi dress / gown ! Words cannot even begin to convey the level of workmanship on this beauty. Sleeveless bodice,...
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1970s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pretty Floral Vintage Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage gown in a floral fabric with matching scarf. The scarf has a back opening of diamante buttons and a zip. It has button cuffs and a deep frill at the hem. There is a ...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Velvet Kaftan Purple Caftan 1970 s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan purple velvet embroidered. circa 1960s. This velvet dress vest kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind Moroccan Moorish Middle ...
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20th Century Moroccan Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Satin 1920s dress with floral trim
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage dress from the 1920s. The dress is in black satin, with a v neckline with floral trim , sleaves with floral frill det...
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1920s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Does 1970s Bright Orange Beads Crepe Chiffon Handkerchief Hem Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 90s does 70s bright orange beaded handkerchief hem crepe chiffon halter flamenco style maxi dress gown ! Features a plunging neckline with hundreds of hand-sewn beads in hot pink, yellow, green, turquoise beads...
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1990s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Pale Pink Sheer Ribbonwork Dress and Short-Sleeve Jacket
Located in London, GB
This true vintage 1930s dress is made of incredibly detailed fabric; a peachy pink tulle net with an overlay of elaborate, swirling tonal ribbon ...
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1930s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jeran Rainbow Beaded Gown + Jacket, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jeran 1990s Rainbow Beaded Gown with Marching Jacket. Showcasing rainbow beadwork, this gown is the perfect choice for any red carpet event. Spaghetti straps with open scoop back. M...
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20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Chiffon Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905/1910 England A nice Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib embel...
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Early 1900s British Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing 1970s 70s Black and White Grecian Maxi Dress / Gown w/ Angel Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s black and white color blocked Grecian maxi dress, with black chiffon angel sleeves! Wonderful pleating in all the right p...
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1970s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.
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1920s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930 s evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A candy colored confection smack dab between pink and lavender, this little trifle is similar to a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown that debuted at the 2011 Resort/Cruise show in Sh...
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1950s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...
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1950s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...
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1950s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 s French Custom Nude Dress Nude with Sequins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A luminous example of 1970s French couture design, this custom gown is richly hand-adorned with silver sequins that capture and reflect the light beautifully. The dress features a re...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Brown Adam Jones Wool Cashmere-Blend Tiger Intarsia Knit Dress Size US S
Located in New York, NY
Brown wool and cashmere-blend tiger intarsia knit sleeveless dress by Adam Jones. V-neck. Narrow straps. Distressing at skirt and hem. 24" bust, 26" waist, 40" length, 12" shoulder w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

An Historical Circus, Fancy or Memorial Dress in Scarlet Challis USA Circa 1890
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890 United States. Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, s...
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1890s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage dress not signed
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Long black silk dress with long puffy sleeves, and with a front opening tied with a tiny button at the waist. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR/40FR. Condition: Very good ...
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1960s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Folkloric Floral Print Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage silk gown is printed with a distinct folkloric floral pattern— I love that it can be dressed up for evening, but could also be dressed down and worn somewhat more casual...
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1960s European Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage yellow green cotton dress
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage yellow green cotton dress size 40 total lenght 98 cm
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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage yellow green cotton dress
Vintage yellow green cotton dress
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HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black seq...
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ivory Pearl and Lace Graduated-Length Wedding Gown w Rose Bustle – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...
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1950s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unsigned Blush Silk Chiffon Dress 1930s
Located in London, GB
1930s Silk chiffon dress with intricate pin-tuck detail hook and eye opening on one shoulder and poppers on one hip
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920 s style
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style. No fabric tag composition but probably polyester. Hidden zip on the left side. SIZE M
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Early 2000s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8
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1930s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S Reference: CC/A00488 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Fall/Winte...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
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1970s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening bustier dress in tulle with velvet appliqué and sequin and beads embroidered. Nude silk jersey lining on the bust, lining is missing on the skirt. Size 38 (M)
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1930s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

JUNYA WATANABE FW 02 Rare and iconic halter neck long dress
Located in Milano, MILANO
Rare and iconic Fall Winter 2002 halter neck long dress by Junya Watanabe Raw edged patchworks and visible selvedge  100% wool
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Chic Vintage Dinner /Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage dinner /cocktail dress. The dress has a black taffetta shawl like, shawl collar with fringing, a side zip opening, elbow length sleaves a...
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1950s Unknown Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal...
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1950s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s/1960s Gold and Black Low-back Tapestry Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made late 1950s to early 1960s gold and black chenille foliage tapestry gown with a semi-plunge neckline and an extremely low plunge backline g...
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art Deco Liquid White Satin and Lace Naked Wedding Gown - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin...
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1930s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal + Hook Zip Closure Estimated ...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
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1960s American Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Orange Velvet French Couture Beaded Rhinestone Vintage Deco Flapper Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite roaring 20s orange silk velvet French couture beaded rhinestone flapper dress ! Purchased from high end department store Hickson in the 20s. Original label reads that this ...
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1920s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
Located in London, GB
This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...
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1930s British Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

A black Lace white French Couture Cocktail Dress Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980/1990 France Black and white cocktail dress with bustier, unidentified Haute Couture from the 80s / 90s. Large pleated neckline of white taffeta and black velvet. Short p...
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1980s French Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

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