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$"A perfectly crisp and vibrant cotton babe from the late '40s/early '50s in a swirled print of orange, brown and white. This shirtwaist dress features a functional button up bodice, side metal zipper, 3/4 length sleeves and a nice full pleat skirt. In mint vintage condition with no flaws to note. Freshly laundered and ready to wear. ~ Measurements ~ Bust: 36\" Waist: 28\"- 29\" very snug Hip: open Sleeve Length: 15\" Bodice Length: 15\" Skirt Length: 26\"" Vintage Shirtwaist Dress, Vintage Collared Brown Dress, Vintage Brown Collared Dress, Retro Brown Dresses For Daywear, Retro Brown Dress For Daywear, Fitted Orange Vintage Dress, 40s Fashion 1940s Style, 1930s Outfits, 40s Fashion Women$

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$89.99

Vintage 1940s | 50s Cotton Swirl Print Shirtwaist Dress

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Vogue Pattern

1940s Vintage Vogue Sewing Pattern 3194 Junior Misses Cocktail Dress Sz 33 Bust | eBay

Vogue Pattern 3194. Misses Cocktail or Party Pattern. Size 15 (33" Bust). Unprinted Pattern Pieces. Cute Shoulder and Sleeve Design.

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Vintage 50's Suzy Perette New York Red Velvet Sheath Dress Cocktail Size: 4/6 Chest: 35" Waist: 29.5" Length: 36" Back zipper closure. Condition: Good. All-over rushed velvet. No rips or holes. Fitted Red Vintage Dress For Evening, Red Vintage Fitted Dress With Short Sleeves, Red Sleeveless Vintage Dress, Vintage Red Velvet Dress, Red Fitted Knee-length Vintage Dress, Retro Red Sleeveless Vintage Dress, 1960s Red Dress, 1970s Red Summer Dresses, Velvet Sheath Dress

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Velvet Sheath Dress

$75.00

Vintage 50's Suzy Perette New York Red Velvet Sheath Dress Cocktail Size 4/6

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$"ABOUT: Gorgeous black 1940s cocktail dress with black lace collar and bodice with scalloped, elaborately beaded accents below. Lovely tailoring with pleats at the side of the skirt. This dress zips up the side. TAG: n/a SIZE: n/a FITS LIKE: medium MEASUREMENTS- Taken with garment laying flat, in inches, not doubled: Shoulder: 18\" Bust: 21\" Waist: 17\" Bodice length: 18\" Overall length from shoulder down: 40\" CONDITION: In great condition considering age. No beads look missing at all, what a Black 1920s Style Dress For Vintage Events, Classic Black Dress For Vintage Fashion, Classic Black Dress For Vintage Events, 1950s Style Black Dress For Vintage Events, Black Short Sleeve Dress For Vintage Fashion, 1920s Black Cocktail Dress, 1940s Cocktail Dress, 1950s Style Black Vintage Dress, Black 1950s Style Vintage Evening Dress$

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$71.25

Vintage 1940s Black Cocktail Dress / Black Lace Cocktail Dress / Vintage Black Formal Dress / 40s Beaded Cocktail Dress / Cocktail Dress

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$"ABOUT: Vintage late 50s early 60s black cocktail dress with super structured 2 tier skirt with tassels throughout. It features a classy scoop neckline, short sleeves and zips at the back. Dress is unlined. TAG: The Jenny Shoppe Washington DC TAG SIZE: no size FITS LIKE:XS in womens due to the 22\" waist - see measurements below Please compare measurements to a like item in your wardrobe that already fits. MEASUREMENTS- (taken with garment laying flat in inches, not doubled) shoulder: 16\" pit Skirt With Tassels, Vintage Wrangler Jeans, Prairie Skirt, Early 60s, Formal Cocktail Dress, Black Formal, Vintage Wrangler, Black Cocktail, Linen Skirt$

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Formal Cocktail Dress

1950s Black Formal Cocktail Dress

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$"Vintage 40s black dress with micro ruffle details. Condition Notes: - Very good vintage condition. - Light general wear on belt, cracking on belt backing - One of the belt loops is broken Details: - Fabric: unknown - Brand/Maker: unknown - Silhouette is fitted bodice and a-line skirt - Fabric lightweight, ruffles add nice weight to skirt - Side & back zipper closures, metal zippers - Not lined - Long sleeves with zipper cuffs - Belt loops, one is broken - Matching belt included - Shoulder pads Fits like a modern size: S Shoulders 14\" Bust 32\" Waist: 24\" Length: 46\"" Black Knee-length Dress With Button Closure, Black Vintage Button-up Dress, Vintage 40s Dress, Velvet Shift Dress, 40s Dress, Dresses 40s, Black Silk Dress, 1930s Dress, Pleated Bodice$

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Vintage 40s black dress with micro ruffle details, 40s cocktail dress, Size S

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$"vintage 1940s handmade dress solid purple soft velvet side zip- metal TALON side belt loops matching sash tie belt scoop neck w/pleats good vintage condition, light wear measures, lying flat, shoulder-14 1/2\" chest-18 1/2\" waist-12\" hip-18\" to 19\" sleeve-9\" top shoulder to waist-16\" total length-44 1/2\" We do not offer returns or refunds unless something is grossly misrepresented. Please contact us within 2 business days of receiving to discuss any possible returns for this reason. We do not offer refunds for your shipping fees. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about an item prior to purchase and we will gladly answer them." Purple 50s Dress, Side Belt, Purple Soft, Vintage 40s, Handmade Dress, Scoop Neck Dress, 1940s Dresses, Purple Blouse, Sash Belt$

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Black Glass

$68.00

1940s -1950s Ruby Red Rayon Velvet 2 Piece Occasion Frock, Peplum, Black Beaded Trim, Sm-Med.

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$"Bust - 39\" Waist - 30\" Hips - 40\" Length - 17\" bodice, 28 1/2\" skirt, around 46\" total (slightly shorter on the sides) Sweep - 56\" Shoulder - 16\" Sleeve - 18 1/2\" from mid-back, 10 1/4\" from seam Sleeve Opening - 12 1/2\" Armscye - 18\" Closure - 3 buttons, side metal zipper Label - none Simply elegant black cocktail dress, draped skirt with double swag, shoulder pads giving the defined 40s boss look, and the small embellishment of sequins in black and magenta sewn onto the three larg Shimmery Dress, Draped Skirt, Dress Clip, Black Cocktail Dress, Metal Zipper, Summer Cotton, Dress Clothes For Women, Try On, Shoulder Pads$

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$78.40

40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Sequin Working Buttons, Draped Skirt, Side Zipper, Shoulder Pads, Sweetheart V-Neck - Medium - VFG

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$"Late 1940s/early 1950s black dress ~Black velour ~Front hip pockets ~Back pleated tails on skirt ~Matching belt ~Side metal zipper and back neck zipper ~Unlined Dry cleaned and ready to wear. Condition: Very good. Wear to belt buckle and a few small spots/wear spots on skirt near hem and faint spots on bodice near belt buckle. Size: Fits like a modern Small *please consult measurements to ensure an accurate fit Measurements Bust: 36-37.5\" Waist: 27\" Dropped waist: 32\" Hip: 44\" + pleats Sh 1940s Black Dress, 1950s Black Dress, Cocktail Formal Dress, 1950s Party Dresses, Black Peplum Dress, Wool Knitted Dress, Sequin Sheath Dress, Cocktail Formal, Pin Up Dresses$

1940s Black Dress

1950s Black Dress

Cocktail Formal Dress

1940s Black Velvet Dress with Pockets | Vintage 40s Cocktail Formal Dress | Women's Clothing Small

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$"A darling little black dress from the late '40s/early '50s. Swishy black taffeta with gorgeous raised taffeta appliqué swirls and prong set rhinestone detail with the occasional faux pearl bead. This babe has pockets on each hip seam, the original side metal zipper and is unlined, lightweight, clean and ready to wear. The label has worn a bit but looks like it was a Du-Rite. There are repairs at each underarm that are sturdy and only visible if your arms are raised (even then it's black and not very noticeable ). Otherwise in perfect condition with no other flaws to note. Please see photos for details. ~ Measurements ~ Size: S Bust: 34\"- 36\" max Waist: 26\" (27\" very snug) Hip: open Bodice Length: 15.5\" Skirt Length: 25\"" Metal Zipper, Dress Clothes For Women, Skirt Length, The Label, Faux Pearl, Bodice, Ready To Wear, Little Black Dress, Cocktail Dress$

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Vintage 1940s | 50s Black Taffeta Cocktail Dress

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$"vintage dress Era: 1950's Label: Korell Marked size: vintage 18 Closure: button front Material: cotton blend (semi sheer) Colour: black, pink, red Details: stunning climbing floral and vine print, collared neckline with loop through tie like detail, timeless shirtwaist silhouette Fits like: large Bust: 42 - 44\" Waist: 34\" Hips: 44\" Length: 45\" Condition: There are two small holes near the belt loop. The decorative buttons on the collar ties are missing the rhinestones. Some signs of hand repaired seams by the previous owner. Priced accordingly. Washed and ready to wear. shop policy * All items are a final sale. No returns, exchanges and, order cancellations are not accepted. * Ruby Mae Rose is not responsible for lost or stolen parcel(s) and any duty, import, VAT charges that a House Keeper, Ruby Mae, Button Collar Shirt, Dresses 40s, Vintage 1950s Dress, Red Details, Vintage Dresses 50s, Vintage Black Dress, Shirtwaist Dress$