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Elaborate cream organza heavily embroidered all over front and covers 1/2 of the 3/4 length sleeves, also scattered embroidery leaves in back. The hemline and lining is scalloped. Condition is excellent 37" bust, 33" waist, 42" hips, 37" length.
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Order# dr3347          $165.00

1940's silk crepe, blue/green dress. flattering ruching drapes below waist and panel drapes on left side. 38" bust, 29" waist, 16" across shoulders, 48" long. Good and wearable condition with a pea sized hole in sleeve, small tear at wrist and some light discoloration of fabric.
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Order# dr3228          $78.00

This is a very elegant and highly detailed scarlet red crepe 1940's evening gown.  The appearance is 2-pc, but is actually one piece. Pleating at bustline, ruching below waist and at fitted hipline. The most unique buttons, 12 of them are tiny brass bells that actually jingle.
These buttons are ornamental and a long zipper underneath them. The back is plain to below the waist where the most dramatic treatment of gathers and ruching hug the upper hipline, then drapes elegantly to the hemline. 36" bust, 28" waist, 14" across shoulders and very long length of 64". Very good condition. Lightly soiled in a couple of areas and a tiny light spot right front.
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Order# drgown3323          $225.00   


70's yellow dress, yellow lace top is unattached in front over yellow lining. The top is attached to back zipper. Yellow lace surrounds waistline The silk chiffons skirt has yellow rayon lining 37" bust, 27" waist, 16" across shoulders, 42" hips, 45" length. A lovely dress.
Some scattered light stains near hemline infront and needs to be re-hemmed. Two pin holes within the stain area and 2 small holes in hem lining. The stains are up to 4" from hemline, otherwise the dress is in great condition. "Harmay" label. 
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Order# dr2005          $85.00

1960's black knit sweater in a diamond shape pattern. The front and cuffs embellished with faux pearls. Very good condition.
39" bust,18" length from shoulder.
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Order# sw3100          $45.00    SOLD

50's colorful and slender fitting long dress. White cotton with intense, vibrant colors of red, yellow, green and brown florals.
V neckline in front and back, short sleeves, wide fitted midriff. A long panel snaps on 2 sides in back. Openings on both sides to reveal legs and more ease while walking. White cotton lining.  Label: "An original Hawaiian togs, Made in Hawaii, 100% cotton."
Size 12 (35" bust, 27" waist, 39" hips, 54" length. Includes large yellow and green brooch and matching clip on earrings, also really neat green sunglasses, all originally worn with the dress. Very good condition and figure flattering design.
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Order# dr2177          $125.00

1950's coral pink lace and satin  dress with Gloria Swanson label. Five unique satin folds and large bow effect on the round neckline with a rhinestone ornament. Lined entirely with coral pink rayon. 36" bust, 26" waist, 15" across shoulders, 44" long.
Excellent condition, some wear on the small belt buckle.
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Order# dr2142          $120.00

1940's navy blue and white dotted  nylon evening dress. White pique' at top, double straps and 4 buttons. A pretty summer dress.
The midriff is fitted. Navy rayon lining. In very good condition. The skirt needs to be hemmed and the white pique' trim is lightly soiled.
32" bust, 25" waist, 58" long from top of shoulder straps, so could be hemmed to a shorter length.
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Order# dr2110          $98.00   SOLD

The Dallas, Tx lady who owned this ensemble in the 60's-70's must have been a "fashion plate"
Probably worn once according to the exquisite condition. It is immaculate and like new. The fabric appears to be a slightly textured silk with silk lining in champagne color. It is trimmed with the most gorgeous pink/aqua bugle beaded padded  fabric, the lower area of the skirt very generously embellished. The ensemble consists of sleeveless sheath, jacket with 3/4 length sleeves there is a 14" slit on the left side of dress and 8"  slit to coordinate with it  on both edges of the jacket. The stilletto shoes co-ordinate beautifully with the trim, the same colors, but a silky fabric. The shoes have a gold color satin interior. Label "Neiman Marcus" Younger Set. in left shoe and "Mademoiselle, The Fashion Shoe" in the right one. Shoe size is 7AAA. The label in the coat "Town & Travel", "Waldorf Astoria, N Y and Statler Hilton, Dallas" The tiny hat came with the emsemble. The dress measurements: Up to 40" bust, 36" loose waist, 15" across shoulders , 53" long. the jacket 39" bust, 15" across shoulders, 31" length. The tailoring is exquisite A cleaners tag on the coat, so possibly worn once and cleaned.  Excellent condition. Would be  perfect for evening or for Mother of the Bride.
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Order# dr2019          $650.00

Elegant and dressy 1950's immaculate light beige one piece dress for day or evening. The lined top is lace, the front having passementerie  work of grosgrain ribbon in a floral design, then alternating  rhinestones and faux pearl trim over the ribbon.
Unique treatment of neckline. Cap sleeves, knife pleated skirt. Zips inback. Excellent.
35" bust, 27" waist, 14" across shoulders and 40" long Label "Carlye"
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Order# dr1974          $175.00

This is a very elegant 1950's black silk satin evening or cocktail dress. The neckline is scooped, it is sleeveless, has a flared circle skirt that  has a backing of what appears to be paper or a stiff fabric for body. Bodice lined in black cotton. Passementerie braid and
hundreds of black glass beads follow the outline of the braid in a wavy up and down pattern. Zips in back. A beautiful dress and the condition is very good. The 4" hem has been let out to lengthen and could be hemmed shorter if needed. When looking closely, it can be seen where it was lengthened. Label in gold color metallic: "Charles Glueck? New York. (not sure of last name)  37" bust, 26" waist, 41" long.
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Order# dr1971          $175.00

Festive evening jacket looks new. Silvery sequins all over, black taffeta lining.  Up to 40" bust,  16 1/2" across shoulders, 23" long.
Sequin purse matches exactly. Looks new. It is also lined with black taffeta. 8" x 11" the shoulder strap is 20" long from center.
Jacket and purse.
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Order# jkt1991          $125.00

1940's cream crepe blouse, fancy buttons in front, bronze sequins decorate the very full sleeves. A few missing, but not so noticeable due
to the full sleeves. Very good condition, very attractive, 3 or 4 tiny pin holes in back just below collar.37" bust, 28" waist, 15" across
shoulders, 15" sleeve length, 18" long.
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Order# BL1800          $75.00

60's evening or cocktail dress. Beautiful color and brocade, as well as the design. The shiny gold color brocade flowers on a
grayish-green satiny background. The rounded front neckline,cut lower in back in a square shape Pocket on right side decorated  with
2 beige tassels held by rhinestone ornaments, also seen on the shoulders. Self fabric belt. There is a   zipper on the left side.
Very good and clean condition. Minor thread pulls on some of the brocade flowers, not noticeable unless you look for them.
38" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 13" across shoulders and 43" long.
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Order# dr1935          $88.00

1950's turquoise velvet dress has scooped neckline, front and back,short sleeves are ruched.
The longer waistline is in a point in front and back. The bodice is fitted, full gathered skirt.
Zips in back. Very good condition,but has 2 small stains on bodice as seen in picture .
34 Bust, 25 waist, 13" across shoulders. 
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Order# dr985          $75.00
l950's white chiffon pleated skirt, lined with rayon and net for volume. 
"Modern, Jr." 25-26" waist. 
Very good codition. 
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Order# sk747          $60.00  

Cream silk taffeta wedding gown has low cut sweetheart necklinewith inset of beaded lace 
that is also seen on the low scooped back. The waist hugging top contrasts to the very full 
double pleated skirt which has stiff backing and two layers of net for volume.
The long fitted sleeves have six covered buttons on each pointed wrist . The gown fastens in
back with 28 covered buttons. The small size gown (32/b,27 below bust and 22 1/2" waist)
would not fasten on the dress form.The front length from shoulders is 57" and back length, 
including train is 72". This elegant gown is in very good condition. There are two very small and
light stains on right sleeve and a tiny stain near the bottom of the train. These are hardly noticeable. 
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Order# dr368            $595.00

2pc. 60's dress and jacket. Dress has cap sleeves. 
The tan textured fabric looks like silk. 3 covered buttons on jacket.
Completely lined with beige silk. 
Label: Ying Tai Ltd, Hong Kong, Peninsula Hotel, Hilton Hotel. 
40/B, 30/W, 16" across shoulders. 
Very good condition. 
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Order# dr292          $75.00

1970 off white velvety finish skirt and jacket with chocolate brown
chiffon blouse with accordian pleated collar and sleeve cuffs. The
blouse is attached to the skirt-a one piece dress. The jacket fits just
above hips. the dress and jacket are both lined . 
Label " Lester Melnick"  Looks great with or without jacket . 2 tiny light brown spots
near left side of waist. Beautiful fabric and very well made .  B/38,
W/30, 16" between back shoulders , sleeve length 26" and total length 55"
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Order# dr200             $185.00
 Mulberry color sheath under dress of crepe lined in taffeta. The sheer coat effect is attached at neck, sleeves and back of neck. It is open in front fromthe beaded jewel neckline to the floor. The sheer coat is also open from back of neck all the way down in back in a flowing pleat effect . The long sheer sleeves have beaded cuffs, repeated from the neckline. The under dress zips to the hips in back.  Label:"It's an Elgin dress" Looks to be size 14 or 16, Bust/36-38,  57" total length . 
Condition; Looks like new! 
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Order# dr129               $90.00


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