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Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s cocktail dress in bold red acetate faille fabric with subtle ribbed texture. The strapless bodice has a wrapped appearance, trimmed with wide panels of accordion pleated ruffles. A large bow at the waist is crowned with a wide band of rhinestones. Designed with an hourglass silhouette, the dress hugs and accentuates curves for a bombshell fit. Marked size 9/10 (vintage sizing - see measurements section at right). Designed by Collections JS. Made in Canada.
Vintage late 1980s or early 1990s cocktail dress in bold red acetate faille fabric with subtle ribbed texture. The strapless bodice has a wrapped appearance, trimmed with wide panels of accordion pleated ruffles. A large bow at the waist is crowned with a wide band of rhinestones. Designed with an hourglass silhouette, the dress hugs and accentuates curves for a bombshell fit. Marked size 9/10 (vintage sizing - see measurements section at right). Designed by Collections JS. Made in Canada.

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Dress Red Ruffle Rhinestone Bow Faille - Small

1 700,00 kr

Unique true vintage 1950s “secretary” dress with detachable collar and cuffs for easy washing and ironing. The dress is made of black cotton (may have some linen content as well) with tiny white arc shaped embroidered polkadots. The collar and cuffs are made of crisp white linen/cotton, and attach with a series of metal snaps around the neckline and cuffs. The collar has a set of two bound buttonholes that a ribbon or scarf may be threaded through. The dress can be worn with any combination of collar,...
Unique true vintage 1950s “secretary” dress with detachable collar and cuffs for easy washing and ironing. The dress is made of black cotton (may have some linen content as well) with tiny white arc shaped embroidered polkadots. The collar and cuffs are made of crisp white linen/cotton, and attach with a series of metal snaps around the neckline and cuffs. The collar has a set of two bound buttonholes that a ribbon or scarf may be threaded through. The dress can be worn with any combination of collar,...

Vintage 1950s Secretary Dress Detachable Collar Cuffs Black White Polkadot - XS

2 884,00 kr

Vintage 1950s black cocktail dress with a large black satin bow at the waist. The dress features a V neckline trimmed with satin, with tiny covered satin buttons down the bodice. The waist is accentuated with small black satin piping. Designed with a classic 1950s hourglass silhouette, the dress has a nipped waist, and hugs the wearer’s curves through the bust and hips. This style is often described as a “wiggle dress”. The dress closes in the back with a Clix metal zipper, and is unlined.
Vintage 1950s black cocktail dress with a large black satin bow at the waist. The dress features a V neckline trimmed with satin, with tiny covered satin buttons down the bodice. The waist is accentuated with small black satin piping. Designed with a classic 1950s hourglass silhouette, the dress has a nipped waist, and hugs the wearer’s curves through the bust and hips. This style is often described as a “wiggle dress”. The dress closes in the back with a Clix metal zipper, and is unlined.

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress Black Satin Crepe LBD Short Sleeve Buttons Bow - Small

1 670,00 kr

Vintage 1940s day dress in royal blue rayon with scalloped collar and front button placket, which closes with 14 functional self-fabric buttons down the front. The dress has three quarter sleeves with folded cuffs, and a matching self-fabric belt with a rectangular covered buckle. Condition Note: The dress is in very good vintage condition, with an inconspicuous small darkened area on the lower back of the skirt about 1-2” long.
Vintage 1940s day dress in royal blue rayon with scalloped collar and front button placket, which closes with 14 functional self-fabric buttons down the front. The dress has three quarter sleeves with folded cuffs, and a matching self-fabric belt with a rectangular covered buckle. Condition Note: The dress is in very good vintage condition, with an inconspicuous small darkened area on the lower back of the skirt about 1-2” long.

Vintage 1940s Day Dress Scalloped Button Front Blue Rayon - Large

3 521,00 kr

Vintage 1950s sleeveless day dress in dark red plaid cotton. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Henry-Lee.
Vintage 1950s sleeveless day dress in dark red plaid cotton. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Henry-Lee.

Vintage 1950s Day Dress Burgundy Red Cotton Plaid Sleeveless Dress Henry Lee - XL+

1 194,00 kr

Vintage 1930s day dress in burgundy wool crepe, featuring a small pointed collar, long sleeves with turned cuffs, and three wide bias-cut tucks at the hip forming a peplum flounce around the front. In the back, the peplum becomes a waterfall pleat panel down the middle back. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined.
Vintage 1930s day dress in burgundy wool crepe, featuring a small pointed collar, long sleeves with turned cuffs, and three wide bias-cut tucks at the hip forming a peplum flounce around the front. In the back, the peplum becomes a waterfall pleat panel down the middle back. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined.

Vintage 1930s Day Dress Burgundy Crepe Peplum Flounce Pointed Collar - Small

3 521,00 kr

Vintage 1960s sheer black dress with flocked polkadot design. This sweet little black dress features short sleeves, and an integrated sash belt across the front with a rhinestone buckle belt. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper and is unlined.
Vintage 1960s sheer black dress with flocked polkadot design. This sweet little black dress features short sleeves, and an integrated sash belt across the front with a rhinestone buckle belt. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper and is unlined.

Vintage 1960s Black Dress Sheer Polkadot Rhinestone Belt Buckle - XL+

1 194,00 kr

Vintage 1960s cocktail dress in black corded lace with see-through upper bodice and sleeves. The long sleeves are embellished with silver corded soutache trim. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is fully lined.
Vintage 1960s cocktail dress in black corded lace with see-through upper bodice and sleeves. The long sleeves are embellished with silver corded soutache trim. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is fully lined.

Vintage 1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress Long Sleeves Silver Embellished Cuffs - Large

1 296,00 kr

Vintage 1980s cocktail dress in black velvet with pleated black satin sleeves. The dress has a straight column silhouette. The back features a deep V pleated satin panel and satin strap across the back with small buttons at the back of the collar. The dress has no zipper or other closure. Designed by Lady Kate. Union made in U.S.A. by ILGWU / AFL CIO. Marked Size 8 Petite.
Vintage 1980s cocktail dress in black velvet with pleated black satin sleeves. The dress has a straight column silhouette. The back features a deep V pleated satin panel and satin strap across the back with small buttons at the back of the collar. The dress has no zipper or other closure. Designed by Lady Kate. Union made in U.S.A. by ILGWU / AFL CIO. Marked Size 8 Petite.

Vintage 1980s Black Velvet Dress Satin Pleated Sleeve Lady Katie Column Dress - Large

1 093,00 kr

Vintage 1950s black chiffon cocktail dress with strapless lace bodice with chiffon overlay, finished with a empire waist sash with bow. The top of the bodice has a light beige chiffon layer creating a nude illusion, with a floating outer layer of black chiffon that continues in the back as a waist-length cape. A tiny bow perfectly sets off the back of the collar. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is fully lined. In excellent vintage condition, with minor wear to the chiffon near...
Vintage 1950s black chiffon cocktail dress with strapless lace bodice with chiffon overlay, finished with a empire waist sash with bow. The top of the bodice has a light beige chiffon layer creating a nude illusion, with a floating outer layer of black chiffon that continues in the back as a waist-length cape. A tiny bow perfectly sets off the back of the collar. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is fully lined. In excellent vintage condition, with minor wear to the chiffon near...

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress Black Silk Chiffon Cape Lace Bow Cap Sleeve LBD - XS

2 813,00 kr

Vintage 1970s bohemian dress with paisley print on a rich red background. The dress is made from cotton, and features a round, elasticized neckline and long sleeves with elasticized cuffs. There are no closures, it is a pullover style.
Vintage 1970s bohemian dress with paisley print on a rich red background. The dress is made from cotton, and features a round, elasticized neckline and long sleeves with elasticized cuffs. There are no closures, it is a pullover style.

Vintage 1970s Boho Dress Paisley Red Blue Floral Print Long Sleeves - Small

1 093,00 kr

Vintage 1960s day dress with turtleneck rolled collar, long sleeves, and contrasting striped skirt in red, white and blue. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper. Designed by JC Penney Fashions.
Vintage 1960s day dress with turtleneck rolled collar, long sleeves, and contrasting striped skirt in red, white and blue. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper. Designed by JC Penney Fashions.

Vintage 1960s Dress JC Penney Fashions Blue Striped Dress - Medium

891,00 kr

Vintage 1960s orange textured mod dress with long sleeves, large pointed collar, and two decorative rhinestone buttons. The long sleeves have turned cuffs. The A-line dress has bust darts through the sides and diagonally down towards the hips. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.
Vintage 1960s orange textured mod dress with long sleeves, large pointed collar, and two decorative rhinestone buttons. The long sleeves have turned cuffs. The A-line dress has bust darts through the sides and diagonally down towards the hips. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.

Vintage 1960s Mod Dress Orange Long Sleeves Rhinestone Buttons - XL+

891,00 kr

Vintage 1960s Lillie Rubin black cocktail dress with sheer, accordion pleated chiffon ruffle collar. The long sleeves have matching double-layered chiffon pleated cuffs. This amazing little black dress is perfect for any cocktail party or night on the town. Closes in the back with a metal zipper. Designed by Lillie Rubin.
Vintage 1960s Lillie Rubin black cocktail dress with sheer, accordion pleated chiffon ruffle collar. The long sleeves have matching double-layered chiffon pleated cuffs. This amazing little black dress is perfect for any cocktail party or night on the town. Closes in the back with a metal zipper. Designed by Lillie Rubin.

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Dress Lillie Rubin Ruffle Collar Little Black Dress - Large

2 510,00 kr

Vintage 1960s mod mini dress in bright yellow textured heavyweight cotton. The textured weave has a small circular motif that resembles bubbles. The dress features a V neckline, long sleeves, and closes in the back with a metal zipper.
Vintage 1960s mod mini dress in bright yellow textured heavyweight cotton. The textured weave has a small circular motif that resembles bubbles. The dress features a V neckline, long sleeves, and closes in the back with a metal zipper.

Vintage 1960s Mod Mini Dress Bright Yellow Cotton Long Sleeve V Neck - Small

1 194,00 kr

Vintage 1970s Lanz Originals blue velvet cocktail dress in 100% rayon. The dress features long sleeves which are slightly puffed at the lightly padded shoulders. The skirt is gathered into the bodice, with the gathering more concentrated towards the front and back. Long vertical seams in the bodice add shape. The back of the dress has a lovely and unexpected triple bow detail on the deep V-cut back. Designed by Lanz Originals. Made in U.S.A. Marked size 6. Fits like a small to medium.
Vintage 1970s Lanz Originals blue velvet cocktail dress in 100% rayon. The dress features long sleeves which are slightly puffed at the lightly padded shoulders. The skirt is gathered into the bodice, with the gathering more concentrated towards the front and back. Long vertical seams in the bodice add shape. The back of the dress has a lovely and unexpected triple bow detail on the deep V-cut back. Designed by Lanz Originals. Made in U.S.A. Marked size 6. Fits like a small to medium.

Vintage 1970s Blue Velvet Dress Lanz Originals Long Sleeve Dress - Size 6 Small

1 296,00 kr

Vintage 1960s dress in cornflower blue textured crepe with a wide zigzag ruffle trim along the hem. The dress is sleeveless, with a round neckline. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Nancy G. “That Young Sophisticated Look”.
Vintage 1960s dress in cornflower blue textured crepe with a wide zigzag ruffle trim along the hem. The dress is sleeveless, with a round neckline. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Nancy G. “That Young Sophisticated Look”.

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Dress Cornflower Blue Ruffle Garden Party Dress - Large

992,00 kr

Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with sheer black lace layered over a bright yellow lining. The dress is sleeveless, with straps that narrow towards the back, and a wide, round neckline. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.
Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with sheer black lace layered over a bright yellow lining. The dress is sleeveless, with straps that narrow towards the back, and a wide, round neckline. Closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Dress Yellow Black Lace Sleeveless Shift Dress - XL+

1 194,00 kr

Simple and elegant vintage 1960s shift dress in light blue with a raised silver textured geometric pattern resembling fish or lizard scales. The sleeveless dress features a round collar and darts at the bust to add shape. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is unlined. This dress was made from a Vogue pattern, which would have included a Vogue Couturier Design label in the pattern package, intended to be added to the garment after sewing it from the pattern at home.
Simple and elegant vintage 1960s shift dress in light blue with a raised silver textured geometric pattern resembling fish or lizard scales. The sleeveless dress features a round collar and darts at the bust to add shape. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is unlined. This dress was made from a Vogue pattern, which would have included a Vogue Couturier Design label in the pattern package, intended to be added to the garment after sewing it from the pattern at home.

Vintage 1960s Shift Dress Vogue Silver Blue Textured Sleeveless 60s Mod Dress - Small

1 194,00 kr

Vintage 1960s shift dress in sunny yellow rayon that resembles shot silk. Sleeveless, with a round neckline. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is unlined.
Vintage 1960s shift dress in sunny yellow rayon that resembles shot silk. Sleeveless, with a round neckline. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper, and is unlined.

Vintage 1960s Shift Dress Yellow Shot Silk Textured Sleeveless Dress - Small

790,00 kr

Vintage 1970s cocktail dress in raspberry chiffon with an accordion pleated skirt with elasticized waist. Designed by Lori Ann Petites. Made in Canada. Marked size 7/8. Fits like a medium to large.
Vintage 1970s cocktail dress in raspberry chiffon with an accordion pleated skirt with elasticized waist. Designed by Lori Ann Petites. Made in Canada. Marked size 7/8. Fits like a medium to large.

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Dress Raspberry Chiffon Pleated Skirt Spaghetti Straps - Medium

658,00 kr

The perfect vintage 1950s little black dress. Perfect for either day or evening wear, with a classic hourglass silhouette and simple round collar and short sleeve sheath design. The skirt is gathered gently into the waist at the hips. The waist is accentuated with matching piping. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Roma. Union made by ILGWU AFL-CIO.
The perfect vintage 1950s little black dress. Perfect for either day or evening wear, with a classic hourglass silhouette and simple round collar and short sleeve sheath design. The skirt is gathered gently into the waist at the hips. The waist is accentuated with matching piping. The dress closes in the back with a metal zipper, and is unlined. Designed by Roma. Union made by ILGWU AFL-CIO.

Vintage 1950s Black Cocktail Dress Moire Taffeta Short Sleeve Sheath Dress - Small

1 498,00 kr

Vintage 1960s yellow empire waist dress with square neckline trimmed with daisy chain lace. Made from fine, semi-sheer cotton muslin, the long sleeves are unlined, while the bodice and skirt have a matching yellow acetate lining. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper. Designed by David E. Rea Dresses Limited. Made in Canada.
Vintage 1960s yellow empire waist dress with square neckline trimmed with daisy chain lace. Made from fine, semi-sheer cotton muslin, the long sleeves are unlined, while the bodice and skirt have a matching yellow acetate lining. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper. Designed by David E. Rea Dresses Limited. Made in Canada.

Vintage 1960s Yellow Dress Daisy Trim Mod Square Neck Long Sleeves - Medium

2 206,00 kr

Vintage 1970s house dress in sky blue nylon jersey with a multicolour floral pansy print in red, yellow, purple, and white. The short sleeves and pointed collar are trimmed with grass green piping. Closes with a zipper down the front. Designed by Windsor.
Vintage 1970s house dress in sky blue nylon jersey with a multicolour floral pansy print in red, yellow, purple, and white. The short sleeves and pointed collar are trimmed with grass green piping. Closes with a zipper down the front. Designed by Windsor.

Vintage 1970s House Dress Blue Pansy Floral Print Zipper Front Pointed Collar - Large

446,00 kr

Vintage 1950s cocktail dress in navy blue floral lace, featuring open corded lace over a contrasting mauve lining. The sleeveless sheath dress has a boatneck neckline trimmed with navy cord which is gathered into a flower brooch. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.
Vintage 1950s cocktail dress in navy blue floral lace, featuring open corded lace over a contrasting mauve lining. The sleeveless sheath dress has a boatneck neckline trimmed with navy cord which is gathered into a flower brooch. The dress closes in the back with a cotton twill zipper.

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress Navy Blue Sheer Floral Lace Sheath Dress - Small

1 468,00 kr

Vintage 1970s silk day dress in abstract ‘pebble’ print in shades of brown and pink on a pinkish red background. The dress has short sleeves, a wide pointed collar, and closes down the front with six flat gold metal buttons.
Vintage 1970s silk day dress in abstract ‘pebble’ print in shades of brown and pink on a pinkish red background. The dress has short sleeves, a wide pointed collar, and closes down the front with six flat gold metal buttons.

Vintage 1970s Silk Day Dress Salmon Red Pink Brown Pebble Print Gold Buttons - Large

1 296,00 kr

Vintage 1960s cotton shift dress with black and orange Aztec sun stone (calendar stone) woven motif. Straight, easy classic shift fit, with slight shaping from darts at the bust. The dress has no zipper or other closures, and is unlined.
Vintage 1960s cotton shift dress with black and orange Aztec sun stone (calendar stone) woven motif. Straight, easy classic shift fit, with slight shaping from darts at the bust. The dress has no zipper or other closures, and is unlined.

Vintage 1960s Shift Dress Aztec Sun Stone Calendar Orange Black Cotton - Medium

1 498,00 kr

Vintage 1970s navy blue short sleeve A-line dress with tiny multicolour floral print. Closes with a zipper down the front. Designed by Second Round. Made in Canada.
Vintage 1970s navy blue short sleeve A-line dress with tiny multicolour floral print. Closes with a zipper down the front. Designed by Second Round. Made in Canada.

Vintage 1970s House Dress Zipper Front Navy Floral Print Pink Yellow - Large

446,00 kr

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Vintage 1990s Velvet Dress Black Cross Strap

1 296,00 kr

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Vintage 1980s Office Dress Green Navy Blue

1 296,00 kr

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Algo Vintage 1970s Dress Leopard Print

2 307,00 kr

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Vintage 1960s Day Dress Leaf Print

790,00 kr

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