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1970s lace dress

#2398         $600

Hairpin lace organza dress, 1970s. With such a simple style, the fabric itself creates the design. The featherweight dress is made from sheer organza ribbons knotted in an undulating pattern that forms a scalloped hem. Stretchy like a knit, the design is like a knitted sweater with no distracting seams. There is plenty of "give," creating an incredibly sexy sheath that is like a second skin.  NEW LISTING

Galanos 1980s dress

#6895         $750

Galanos silk sun dress, 1980s. In this winning sundress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in haute couture. Fashioned from substantial-weight silk faille, the dress appears effortless on the outside; inside it is totally lined with charmeuse hand stitched along the top. The brilliant, 5-color floral print is so pretty and feminine—and will win all hearts!  NEW LISTING

1980s St. John knit

#6896         $650

St. John knit cocktail dress, 1980s. St. John, the upscale American brand of formal knitwear, was founded in 1962 by Robert and Marie Gray. Their look is elegant without being stuffy. This head turner has a long, body-conscious torso of black rayon knit bordered at the hem with an outrageous ruffled flounce of sequined net. I love the bow on one side of the flounce.  NEW LISTING

1970s knit dress

#2258         $600  Sold

Cotton knit sweater dress, 1970s. A-line knit designs of the 1970s are especially figure flattering. The clinging knit draws attention to the bust, while the flared skirt disguises large thighs. The dress is knitted with slubbed cotton/rayon yarn, adding texture to the colorful design. The cheerful gold hue is like a burst of sunshine. The geometric ethnic motifs on the hem (echoed on the sleeves) are a delight to the eye.  NEW LISTING

#6898         $450  

Oscar de la Renta chiffon skirt, 1980s. What could be more fun for summer than a flirty little skirt! The featherweight design has layers of silk chiffon with delightful bias-cut ruffles. Wear it with high strappy sandals for dancing or with flats and a cropped top for casual. Both skirts are the same size; one is black and the other is cranberry. There is something thrillingly feminine about the delicate ruffles.  NEW LISTING

Victor Costa sundress

#6914         $650

Victor Costa halter sun dress, 1980s. Costa ingeniously arranges the stripes to form a diamond pattern at the front and back waist. He uses the diagonal motif with mesmerizing mastery, drawing the eye in to focus on its slightly concave (="female") shaping. The aesthetic tension is increased by the 45-degree rotation of the diamond. We do not need Dr. Freud to explain the subliminal excitement of the brilliant design.  NEW LISTING

1940s Hawaiian dress

#6720         $475

Hawaiian sarong dress & bolero, 1940s. What a fabulous tropical print from the golden age of Hawaiian textiles—sexy, carefree, and fun! I love the sarong style of the dress, which has a built in bra and closes on the side with a metal zipper. The straps, which button to the back, can be worn straight or crossed. The matching bolero jacket is a perfect cover for bare shoulders on a cool evening.

Mollie Parnis cocktail dress

#2397         $850

Mollie Parnis lace cocktail dress, 1950s. Fashioned from heavy embroidered lace backed with delicate tulle, the party dress is beautifully constructed and finished. It is more "dressy" than many LBDs thanks to the gossamer refinement of the embroidered lace. Here is the dress for a stylish woman in every sense of the word: she is animated, intelligent, and captivating. 

Galanos sarong dress

#1767        $850 

Galanos sarong-style evening dress, c.1975. Made from bias-cut silk satin charmeuse lined with black silk chiffon. The lines of the plaid are sparkling gold. The gold chevrons against a black ground create a classic look with a hint of 1920s retro chic. (The chevron is an insignia of rank, and gold is a royal hue.) This is signature Galanos: sex appeal in an elegant couture-quality package.

1940s evening dress

#2111         $1,200

Goddess-style chiffon evening dress, 1940s. The silk chiffon evening dress evokes the Greek goddess style with its long floating scarf, which can be artfully draped across your bare shoulders. You will shimmer and sparkle in this stunner when you make your big entrance! The tangerine color is to die for.

Malcolm Starr 1970s

#6885         $750

Malcolm Starr evening dress, 1970s. The exquisite dress in demure pink has the superb construction and materials which Starr always delivered. The dress is fashioned from substantial-weight silk shantung with interlining used in the skirt to support the shape. The dress is totally au courant with the current Paris couture season: Starr's beauty has the refined, A-list look seen on the runways this season.

Galanos 1960s dress

#6863        $600

Galanos lace dress, 1960s. Fashioned from guipure lace, the dress evokes the centuries-old association of black lace with romance and mystery. The simple, youthful style is enhanced with flirty ruffles on the sleeves and hem. The lace is attached at the neckline to a black silk crepe de chine slip.

Ceil Chapman dress

#6871        $600  Reserved

Ceil Chapman cocktail dress, 1950s. Fashioned from iridescent silk taffeta that shifts from deep midnight blue to black, depending on the light. The stylish dress needs no embellishment because the shifting color makes the design come alive. The New Look style has a wide, low neckline trimmed with leaf appliqués, which have amazing trapunto corded detailing.

1970s evening dress

#6864        $750

Miss Bergdorf sequined evening dress, 1970s. Fashioned from black crepe covered with sparkling black sequins, the dress has a built-in boned bra. The eye-catching evening dress is so sexy and very now. Yet today's longer look is a nod to the 1970s: the longer look "lifts us up above the mundanities of daily life," as designer Sonia Rykiel puts it.

Hanae Mori shell

#6790        $350 

Hanae Mori lace shell, 1970s-80s. Her exquisitely feminine style can be seen in everything she produces. In this sophisticated little shell, the designer plays on the depth of black by adding another layer of black below the lace surface. The design is simple and understated, yet suggestive of the unfathomable mystery of black.  

Trigere mini dress

#6884         $650

Trigère chiffon mini dress, 1960s. The effortless little mini dress appears beaded from a distance. The glittering "beads" are actually embroidered dots of metallic silver. The dress is completely lined with beige chiffon and closes in back with a nylon coil zipper. I love the jaunty patch pockets over the breasts.

Charles Jourdan shoes

#6859         $450

Charles Jourdan cantilever sandals, 1970s. In this dramatic version of the cantilever design, the sculpted drama of the sole is accentuated by the bicolor motif of silver and black patent leather. Very 1940s! 

Scaasi evening dress

#6868        $650

Scaasi Boutique evening dress, late 1980s. The sculptural party dress is signature Scaasi with its elongated, fitted torso and elaborate pouf skirt. Fashioned from sparkling silver-colored lace and lined with white taffeta, the dress closes on the side with a coil zipper. The master of monochromatic design achieves his effect through a finely honed sense of shape.

1950s lace evening dress

#2351         $975  Sold

Appliquéd lace evening dress, 1950s. The delicate black lace, associated with romance and intrigue, adds an irresistible feminine allure to the seductive evening dress. It is hard to find a modern designer dress as haunting and mysterious as this stunning dress, which will put you in the first rank of the fashionable.

Oscar de la Renta coat

#6793       $850

Oscar de la Renta mini coat, c.1965. Fashioned from a boldly patterned cloth of silk and lurex, the coat has a padded geometric design that appears quilted from afar. The jaunty 4-color motif remains fresh and timeless. The simple straight-cut mini styles of the 1960s, like 1920s flapper styles, provided the ideal canvas for textile art. The explosion of color and pattern is by itself the fashion statement.

Andre Laug coat

#2229         $985

André Laug faux snakeskin coat, 1970s. The lightweight, finely textured rayon fabric drapes like silk. The vertical bodice seams open into inverted box pleats above the waist, creating a softly sculpted Empire line. The coat showcases the languid grace of Laug's elegantly understated designs.

Chanel Boutique dress

#6830         $500

Chanel Boutique cotton jersey dress, 1990s. The T-shirt style, which slips over the head, is comfortable and easy wear. The only embellishment is the CC logo on the front. Here is a particularly fitting tribute to the legacy of Coco Chanel, who began her career by shocking the fashion establishment with dresses made from inexpensive jersey.

Scaasi 1950s dress

#6869        $750

Scaasi satin cocktail dress, 1950s-60s.  With saturated color and dramatically shaped skirt, the stunning dress is both high spirited and sculptural. The dress is fashioned from rich royal blue satin; the bodice is lined with black China silk. A rare example from Scaasi's early career, the dress is a special find for the serious collector. Arnold Scaasi has made evening wear for five First Ladies.  

Pucci silk dress

#6823        $750  Reserved

Pucci silk jersey dress, 1970s. He is best known for bold, graphic patterns with a kaleidoscopic, slightly psychedelic feel. Even in a "calmer" mood, using neighboring hues (rose and violet here), Pucci's color effect is electrifying. The skirt has an attached silk slip. The dress closes on the side with a hand-stitched metal zipper. In addition to the Pucci label, the dress is signed "Emilio" throughout the print.

Ted Lapidus dress

#6636         $750

Ted Lapidus beaded evening dress, 1970. This romantic creation of white silk chiffon is covered with opaque white beads and sparkling silver sequins. The bodice is lavishly embellished with satin ribbon, floral embroidery, and faux pearls. The 3-dimensional, white-on-white design is particularly striking. The dress elegantly skims the body with a comfortable but sexy fit.

1950s cocktail dress

#2262         $650

Black velvet cocktail dress, 1950s. The bias-cut, over skirt drapes dramatically over the hips, ending with a fish tail train in back. Here is an especially sexy version of the little black dress. This is a look unmistakable from fifty yards away. Feminine, alluring, and womanly, this beauty gives a curvaceous shape to the leanest beanpole and turns a voluptuous woman into a siren. 

Harvey Berin dress

#2243         $850

Stark/Berin beaded dress, 1960s. The dress has two layers: the outer one is peach silk chiffon embellished with opaque white beaded flowers with loops of silver-lined crystal beads in the centers; the under layer is a pink silk crepe slip dress. The delicate white beaded petals against a soft pink background will touch a chord in the viewer's soul.

Kenzo linen dress

#6814        $490

Kenzo printed linen dress, 1980s. The boldly printed linen shirt dress is a fine example of early Kenzo style. The square T-shape cut of the dress is closer to an 18th century man's shirt than to a modern woman's dress. The larger-than-life scale of the exotic tropical print is a delightful surprise.

Victor Costa evening dress

#6883         $850  Reserved

Victor Costa evening dress, 1970s. I love the uncluttered look of this knockout dress with an attitude. In pure white, the dress bridges the divide between virgin and vamp. The band of marabou feathers, just above the hip, is the only ornamentation. The totally lined dress is fashioned from substantial weight ivory charmeuse. 

1980s evening dress

#6843        $600

Socialite's beaded evening dress, 1980s. Made from black silk crepe, the dress has an elaborately beaded bodice and matching jacket. The black-and-white color combination, always in style, is a great choice in a down economy. I love the 3-dimensional embellishment. The large flowers have individual sequined petals appliquéd in place; the leaves have raised chenille centers; the small embroidered flowers have raised beaded centers.

Victor Costa 1970s dress

#6870        $650

Victor Costa dress, 1970s-1980s. The midnight blue velvet is accented with contrasting bands of navy satin across the bodice. The bands dip down to the waist in back. Below the waist, the satin is sculpted into a dramatic, flared train. The upper bodice and long, narrow sleeves are of matching organza. The inspired use of blue velvet makes a memorable impression: sexy and luxurious!

Mary McFadden coat

#1616         $875

Mary McFadden quilted silk evening coat, c.1980. The cardigan-style coat is fashioned from dark olive green silk painted in the Indonesian batik method. I love the contrasting raspberry silk lining! The coat features McFadden's signature "line quilting." It can be worn with simple black pants; it would also be spectacular over a simple slip dress. Lightweight and easy to wear.

Marimekko dress

#c389        $650  Sold

Marimekko cotton dress, c.1973. The dress fits smoothly over the bust and flares delightfully below. The shoulders are bared; the back is slit open to the waist. This is the Keidas ("oasis") print designed by Annika Rimala in 1967. I love her bold and cheerful designs. Our dress has not been worn: a vintage original combining mint condition with the best early quality.

Chanel 1970s skirt

#6832        $450

Chanel pleated silk skirt, 1970s. Fashioned from Wedgewood blue silk crepe de chine printed with cheerful polka dots, the skirt fits smoothly over the hips with stitched down pleats. It closes on the side with a metal zipper. For the classic Chanel "put together look," so chic and stylish!

Chanel 1970s shell

#6831         $350

Chanel silk shell, 1970s. The shell closes at the shoulders with CC logo buttons. Fashioned from Wedgewood blue silk crepe de chine, the perfect little shell is an exemplar of Chanel's skill in monochromatic minimalism. Wedgewood blue is the ideal color to convey the refined Rococo sensibility.

Pucci FR nightgown

#6822        $550

Pucci for Formfit Rogers nightgown, 1970s. A Pucci nightgown can easily be worn as a dress, slipping over the head with no closures. In addition to the "Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers" label, the print is signed "EPFR" throughout. Some collectors prefer his lingerie designs because they are washable and easy to care for.

Estevez evening dress

#6787         $750 

Estevez evening dress, 1970s. Fashioned from substantial weight black silk crepe and lined with black China silk, the dress is signature Estévez. With an uncluttered silhouette and halter back, the dress echoes the preference among well dressed, well heeled women of today for the refined, best-dressed-list look.

Jacqueline de Ribes

#6788         $750

Jacqueline de Ribes little black dress, 1980s. The dress is an elegant understatement of black-on-black textured design. The velvet bodice frames a center-front panel of black beads and sequins on black silk. The skirt is textured black silk/wool. With an urbane black-on-black design, the stylish and ladylike dress sparkles just enough to stand out without being too showy; yet it intimates the seductive sophistication of the evening.

Maria Snyder mini dress

#6716         $750

Maria Snyder embroidered silk dress, early 1990s. Fashioned from heavy-weight black silk crepe and lined with black China silk, the decoration shows the whimsical eye of an artist. The padded, raised circles are embroidered with gold and silver cording and are outlined with iridescent glass beads. The circles reverse from gold outer rims on the front to silver on the back, a subtle touch.

Frank Starr dress

#6782        $750

Frank Starr party dress, 1950s. The sculpted bodice of pleated pink taffeta ends in a large back bustle bow. The full-circle taffeta skirt is softened with a layer of matching pink tulle. The unabashed femininity of 1950s party dresses discreetly celebrate the female figure. They are ultra sexy while remaining demure and sweet. Don't be surprised if Prince Charming wants to take you away to his palace forever!

Zandra Rhodes dress

#6791         $975

Zandra Rhodes painted dress, 1970s. The stunning white-on-white design of bell-shaped scilla flowers, like many of her famous lily variations, uses actual words in the calligraphic style. Fashioned from white silk organza trimmed with faux pearls and Rhodes' exotic novelty beading, the dress has a comfortable elasticized waist, while the sleeves are lined with stiff silk organza to hold the shape.

Galanos cocktail dress

#2357         $600

Galanos satin cocktail dress, 1980s. With the meticulous construction and attention to detail (comparable to French couture), this exceptional cocktail dress for the self-assured and stylish woman is signature Galanos. The couture quality construction will make you feel like a pampered princess. The understated design is subtle and tasteful. Cognoscenti will recognize the fine details.

Norel coat

#c286         $950  Reserved

Norell wool coat, c.1965. With its strong color and pure lines, this knockout coat, minimally accented with black buttons, showcases Norell's artful simplicity. Norell showed that great design could also be simple design.

Chanel evening dress

#6779         $750

Chanel floral charmeuse dress, 1970s. The elegantly simple dress from Chanel is a masterpiece of understated refinement. Fashioned from rich silk charmeuse printed with brilliant flowers, the style is timeless and ladylike. The black satin hem border and wide black suede belt add a sophisticated touch to the soft, feminine design.

Halston sequined dress

#6768         $975

Halston sequined dress, 1970s. Although totally covered with sequins, the dress is whisper weight. The full circle skirt, perfect for dancing, hangs in soft folds. With its fidelity to the natural contours of the female form, this fabulous dress is signature Halston. His impeccable taste, refined minimalism, and mastery of cut transformed simple ideas into a profound fashion statement.

Pedro Rodriguez dress

#6200         $950

Pedro Rodriguez beaded mini dress, 1960s. The flowers are rendered in shades of pink, pale blue, yellow, and silver/gray seed beads. The abstract floral motif in delicate, feminine hues seductively entwines itself around the wearer's body—subtle, yet alluring! We can see why Rodriguez was so admired for his beautiful, elaborately beaded eveningwear.

Issey Miyake wrap

#1622         $800

Issey Miyake wool wrap, c.1980. His signature layered wrap: the design allows the form and movement of the wearer to complete the garment's shape. The wearer shares with Miyake in the "design" of the wrap.

Mary McFadden evening dress

#6604         $1,200

Mary McFadden evening dress & shawl, c.1980. Totally covered with white sequins, the couture line bodice is bordered at the top with richly textured embroidery. The colorful embroidered panel combines silk floss, gold bullion, and sparkling beads in an exotic design. The dramatic tubular shape showcases McFadden's marriage of exoticism to sleek stylishness. The slinky and svelte silhouette is incredibly chic.

Adrian velvet hat

#6551         $950

Adrian velvet hat, 1940s. From the most important costume designer in the history of film, the unique softly sculptured velvet hat is an ingenious takeoff on the beret. Like a traditional beret, the top can be tilted and draped to suit the wearer. Because this distinctive hat is so visually arresting, it lends a romantic aura to the wearer. Like all great fashion, it is memorable as well as collectible.

Milgrim 1940s hat

#1517         $425

Milgrim jeweled perch hat, c.1940. The Sally Milgrim shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan was considered "the place" for hats by fashionistas of the 1920s-1940s. The sculptural hat, made from black wool felt, is a fabulous example of 3-dimensional textile art. The fanciful, jeweled butterflies will bring smiles to all you meet in this amusing and stylish hat.

Mary McFadden dress

#6485         $450

Mary McFadden georgette dress, c.2000. In her Collection label of better quality, casual dresses, the style is more relaxed than her ethnic-inspired designs of the 1980s. The lively floral print is joyous, fresh, and natural: perfect for fall and winter.

Helena Barbieri evening dress

#1974        $1,275

Helena Barbieri embroidered silk gown, c.1965. The designer inventively uses appliqués, cut from the embroidered fabric, to add texture and depth to the feminine, ladylike design. The full-on primary yellow is powerful. It is a declaration of confidence; which is why it is often worn by actresses on the red carpet.

Mollie Parnis 1950s dress

#2269         $850

Mollie Parnis satin two piece dress, 1950s. This stylish ensemble from the celebrated American designer Mollie Parnis combines a short jacket with a nicely styled party dress. Whether modestly buttoned up or worn without the jacket, the high quality dress discreetly celebrates the female figure, like the best 1950s party ensembles.

1940s evening dress

#6805        $750

Hollywood style sequined evening dress, 1940s. With the built-up shoulders made popular by MGM costume designer Adrian, the line of the shoulders is softened by the artfully draped-over skirt. The elaborate sequined design on the bodice and sleeves is again the height of fashion. This sexy evening dress was a great choice in the 1940s and an even better one now! Sexy and sophisticated!

#4075         $750

Delman stiletto heel evening sandals, mid 1950s. Delman has produced fashionable footwear for high end customers of Bergdorf Goodman and Christian Dior for eight decades. These lovely evening sandals are fashioned from dusty pink silk/satin damask. The narrow stiletto heels and buckles are encrusted with glittering rhinestones.

Delman 1950s shoes

#4121        $750

Delman stiletto heel evening sandals, mid 1950s. The exciting evening sandals have narrow stiletto heels, open toes, and buckles that are encrusted with glittering rhinestones. The provocative, sexy sandals are totally covered with shiny black sequins. When you walk into a room in these beauties, the temperature will rise a couple of degrees as the men take notice, and that's a guarantee! 

1950s LBD

#2263        $650

Little black cocktail dress, 1950s. This LBD pairs a form-fitting black silk crepe bodice with a sculpted black taffeta skirt. The shape of the skirt is supported with built-in side crinolines. The dress, completely lined, closes in back with a metal zipper. This stunner exudes the self-confidence of a woman who knows where she is going, yet enjoys her femininity.

Adrienne Vittadini mini

#6656         $750

Adrienne Vittaddini beaded dress, 1980s. Fashioned from a blend of cotton piqué and spandex, this gay dress captures the simple yet seductive look of her better known knits molded to the shape of the body. The clean graphic design of black daisies with large crystal centers on a ground of crisp white piqué is Vittadini at her best. The design is unfussy and feminine.

Hulitar 1950s dress

#6377         $985

Philip Hulitar strapless dress & bolero, 1950s. This lovely strapless dress with matching bolero has that pretty elegance you crave in high fashion. The delightful puffed skirt is an inspired fashion flourish.

Oscar de La Renta dress

#6437         $950

Oscar de La Renta evening dress, 1980s. An artful combination of sheer silk chiffon and dense silk velvet. The pleated chiffon band that wraps around the bodice draws attention to the form-fitting, velvet torso and fish-tail train. Sexy and ultra-stylish!

Maurice Rentner 1960s

#6783       $700  Reserved

Maurice Rentner halter dress and bolero, 1960s. The two-piece outfit, likely designed by Rentner's head designer Bill Blass, consists of a floor-length halter dress with matching bolero jacket, both fashioned from heavy, corded cotton. The bolero is self lined, while the dress is lined with matching voile. I love the vivid tomato red, whose electric excitement has been known to stimulate subconsciously the (male) psyche!

Dior NY LBD

#6379         $675

Dior-New York little black dress, c.1955. In the hands of a master like Dior, the perfectly cut little black dress stands on its own as soft sculpture. Dior saw in the LBD another expression of traditional female glamour and mystery. This beautiful Dior LBD can worn as is or dressed up for evening wear. The sculptured sleeves make this glamorous eveningwear stand out in a crowd.

1970s beaded dress

#6637         $750

Beaded chiffon party dress, 1970s. Fashioned in two parts from heavenly pale, peach silk chiffon, this ladylike and sexy ensemble exudes the self-confidence of a woman with social status who knows where she is going, yet enjoys her femininity. The chiffon skirt is attached to a matching satin slip; the beaded over blouse is lavishly embellished with faux pearls, silver beads, rhinestones, and iridescent sequins.

Hannah Troy evening gown

#2165         $1,250

Hannah Troy watered silk evening gown, c.1960. The draped bodice and huge bow are so chic! The watered silk print achieves a masterful Impressionist effect: we can almost see the brushstrokes used to emphasize the changing quality of light.

1940s beaded dress

#2228         $850

Beaded crepe cocktail dress, 1940s. This Hollywood style dress has the built-up shoulders popularized by Adrian in his designs for Joan Crawford. The hard line of the shoulders is softened by the draped sleeves and outrageous bare midriff. The bias-cut skirt peplum flares to a deep "V" in back. They won't forget you in this dress!

Escada blazer

#6560         $750

Escada wool gabardine blazer, 1980s. Our stylish blazer, totally on trend this year, has a refreshing twist on the classic nautical theme. The decorative bands on the sleeves are gold and white sequins instead of the usual braid trim. The cut is long with gentle shaping through the waist. This smart blazer epitomizes the advantage of being a sophisticated grown up in an era that so often celebrates the cult of youth.

Armani 1990s coat

#6291         $850

Giorgio Armani lightweight wool coat, 1990s. An impeccably tailored example of his uncomplicated but high-impact appeal. His style is sophisticated, conveying a relaxed confidence, a sobriety and refinement, yet with an easygoing sensuality.

1940s Italian gloves

#2359         $225

Italian appliquéd kid gloves, late 1940s. With the striking color contrast of pale blue-gray suede and pimento-red kid, the gloves make a memorable, graphic statement. In the 1940s, when garments were reduced in scale and shape due to fabric rationing, dramatic accessories were used to make a bold fashion statement.

Chloe 1980s coat

#1625        $650

Chloé crepe dress and coat ensemble, c.1985. The lightweight, wool, wrap-around bias-cut dress molds to the figure. Brilliant pairing of a classical tailored coat with a sexy, flirty, bias-cut halter dress.

Yves St. Laurent

#6874         $750

Saint Laurent wool double knit tunic & skirt, 1970s. The tunic outfit is precisely cut and finished; the design statement is strong and self-assured. The outfit is fashioned from black wool double knit. Bulk over the hips is reduced by using black silk crepe de chine for the hidden top portion of the skirt. The tunic laces up the front with self cording. From one of the great names of 20th century fashion. 

Malcolm Starr dress

#6610         $850

Malcolm Starr evening dress, 1970s. Fashioned from exquisite metallic brocaded satin, which has a hauntingly beautiful floral pattern. The demure pastels of the water borne flowers bring to mind the paintings of Monet. The waist is accented with an aqua satin cummerbund. The slightly high waist and A-line skirt style are quite flattering on large hips.

lace cocktail dress

#6844        $550  

Beaded lace cocktail dress, 1980s. This black lace version of the Little Black Dress has just a hint of color from a sparing application of emerald green beads. The geometric pattern of romantic black lace is strikingly modern. The fabric is bias cut to gracefully skim the body. Although simple in style, the intricate construction techniques indicate the dress was expensive when new.

Pierre Cardin patio dress

#6705         $950

Pierre Cardin patio dress, 1970s. This innovative dress is right back in style today. The brilliant hues hark back to late 1960s counter cultural psychedelic art with its kaleidoscopically swirling patterns. The full-length sheer overdress is attached at the shoulders and armholes to a lined playsuit underneath. I love the way the print in the playsuit shows through the outer layer, adding depth to the design.

Louis Feraud jacket

#6487         $475

Louis Féraud wool jacket, 1990s. This jaunty cropped jacket from master craftsman Louis Féraud can add a touch of Parisian glamour to your wardrobe. Fashioned from navy wool and unlined, the jacket is stylish and versatile. It can be worn over a silk dress or with blue jeans.

1970s evening cape

#6638         $950

Velvet evening cape, 1970s. Fashioned from black rayon velvet and lined with black taffeta. A wide collar of clipped black feathers beautifully frames the face. If you have a flair for the dramatic, this plush cape is "must have" for your wardrobe. What could be more luxurious than an evening cape that gently drapes over your body, hinting at womanly curves underneath?

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