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#BLACK-481- Velvet Halter Dress w/Rhinestones - $75.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 48 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 23 waist, 36 hips
Label - none
Fabric - rayon velvet

Black velvet dress with halter that has metal set rhinestones on it. The halter loops over the head, it does NOT open at the back of the neck. The waist is wide and fitted with a seam under the bust and another at the natural waist. There are some diagonal darts on the top of the skirt, skirt is narrow with slit in the back. There is a metal zipper on the back, dress is unlined.

Condition - This dress is in very good to excellent condition. It does have a pin dot hole on the front of hip. There are some blemmishes in the velvet and it could use a more patient steaming than the one I gave it.




#BL-487- Black & White Dress w/Puff Sleeves & Skirt - $30.00

Era - 1980s
Measurements - 40 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 25 waist, full hips
Label - none
Fabric - sheer cotton blend over polyester lining

Black sheer woven cotton blend with stamped white dots. Has puffed sleeves with elastic. The bodice is fitted and the skirt has a puff of fabric over a ruffle around the bottom. Has a nylon zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good to excellent condition. There is a 1/4 inch hole in the ruffle on the bottom and a tear on the lining on the back, which has been repaired.



#BL-488- Wool Shift w/Drape & Bow on Back -

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 35 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 26 waist, 34 hips
Label - Pouponne Monte Carlo
Fabric - creped wool

Cute little dress that is a plain shift on the front, but the back has a pointed drape that hangs, and a bow on the side. The dress has two snaps on shoulder and metal zipper down the side. Skirt has thin polyester lining.

Condition - Very good to excellent condition. I made two 1/4 inch repairs on the front-side of bust that are slightly noticeable.




#BL-491- Black Cotton Velvet Gown - $30.00

Era - late 1960s to early 70s
Measurements - 54 inches long, fits 35 inch bust, 31 waist, 40 hips
Label - none, appears to be handmade
Fabric - cotton velvet

Long black goth gown with flutter sleeves. There are buttons down the bodice on the back. Curved seam under the bust, small gathers on the front of the shoulders, nylon lace on the neckline. Dress is unlined.

Condition - Excellent condition. No flaws seen. I'd change the buttons to pretier/fancier ones.



#BL-492- Black Strappy Chiffon Dress -

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 38 inches long, fits 33 inch bust, 25 waist, 36 hips
Label - none
Fabric - chiffon over acetate lining

Simple, but so easy to dress up. Sheer chiffon over lining, thin straps on fitted bodice. Straight skirt, metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Excellent condition. No flaws seen.



#BL-493- Black Wool Dress w/3/4 length sleeves -

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 39 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 26 waist, 36 hips
Label - Jonathan Logan
Fabric - woven wool

Fitted black wool dress with 3/4 length seamless sleeves. Bodice has tiny gathers in the waist and satin trim on the neckline. Skirt is straight with kick-pleat in the back. Acetate lining, metal zipper down the back.

Condition - Very good condition. The wool is a little worn with some pilling under the arms. I repaired two small hols on the skirt.




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