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[ORDER ITEM - #6747]
Click on image for additional photos!#6747 - c. 1860's Trained White Fine Linen 2-piece Gown Trimmed in Purple Ribbon! Civil War Era! Wearable Size! OK... This gown leaves me weak in the knees! I rarely see a 1860's gown that I love... usually they are just too dark, or plaid, or something other than "heavenly" like this particular one! Two-piece, fine linen lawn gown with deep v-front bodice, pagoda sleeves, long back streamers attached to back bodice, bodice and trained skirt are trimmed with purple silk taffeta ribbons and embroidered white on white lace. Like I said "HEAVENLY"! Measures: 35/36" bust, 26" underbust /ribcage (14.5" long from shoulder to bottom of bodice), 27" waist, 40" long skirt at front, 67" long at back. Excellent condition with just the tiniest holes and period mends on skirt, pinhead rust stains and one on shoulder. Other than that one rust spot shown in photo, most anyone would call this MINT condition. Crisp, white, and strong! Shown with a hoop petticoat under (doesn't come with it -my hoop is a 1950's era, so you can easily buy one - find one where the hoops don't show through as this dress is fairly sheer). The bodice is short, so you will want to wear a white or matching purple sash/belt. Wearable for a 1860's Civil War era wedding gown... ooh carrying a bouquet of purple flowers. I always say I seek out the best of the best for this website... you gotta agree with me that I hit the jackpot on this one, eh? NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 2,685.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4, small ribcage 6
(check measurements above)LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
[ORDER ITEM - #6591]
Click on image for additional photos!#6591 - c. 1980's JULIA Silver with Gold Metallic Brocade Strapless Gown with Rhinestones and Matching Shrug from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!! One of my last Leona Helmsley gowns :( This one must have been worn when she had just finished dieting for something as it's smaller than the rest of her gowns. Doesn't quite fit on my mannequin (which is why the zipper isn't closed at back). SO, if you go research Leona Helmsly, I'm sure you can figure out exactly when she wore this. I'm sure old "Town & Country" magazines might had photos of her in every one of my gowns, but I don't have the time to research, so I leave it to you ... imagine the fun of finding that photo! Excellent condition gown with that sweet matching shrug. Made by her in-house dressmaker "Julia". Measurements coming....NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Memorabilia Categories. $ 1,095.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #6746]
Click on image for additional photos!#6746 - c. June 1, 1880 (Museum Dated) Bustle Silk Satin Trained One-Piece Wedding Gown! I have a handwritten card with the museum tag number, and that same number written on the inside of the gown, so.... along with the fact that the dating matches my dating of the gown, I'd say we can pretty well assume that this date of June 1, 1880 is correct! Now if only I had the name and address of the original wearer, I might be able to find a newspaper article or something about this wedding. Alas... However, I feel with years of therapy, we can get over this disappointment and get on with just loving the gown for what we DO know. A one-piece gown in a silk satin champagne color with sweet front pointed bodice with dorset buttons, 3/4 sleeves, self fabric knife pleating, ruched bands and pleated circle trim, princess line at back. Excellent condition with just a few tiny, tiny stains, one "pencil" mark on sleeve, and the worst... a water stain on the train near the hem (see photo). Otherwise, underarms, the lining, and overall condition is near mint. Measures: 32" bust, 22" waist, 11" across back. 52" long from shoulder to hem in front, 79" long in back. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.
$ 1,285.
Approx. - SIZE 00 (see back width making it likely unwearable today)
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[ORDER ITEM - #6807]
Click on image for additional photos!#6807 - c. 1894 Wedding Gown 6-piece Outfit with Original Wedding Bustle, Shoes, and Garters with Important Provenance! This wedding gown belonged to the same owner as the c. 1888 Worth Velvet and Satin Court Gown and Train that still has the record for the highest price ever paid for an antique gown of $101,000 at Doyle Auction in 2001. That owner was Ester Maria Lewis Chapin (1871-1959) the great great granddaughter of George Washington's sister, Elizabeth Washington Lewis (1722-1797). Ester's father, Col. Edward Parke Custis Lewis (1837-1892) was the American Minister to Portugal under President Grover Cleveland from 1885-1889. The gown is a beautiful ivory silk satin. Boned high neck bodice with huge gigot sleeves, front chiffon inset at yoke, waist and cuffst. Front hook and eye closures. Petersham stamp "C.W. Sherwood, 281 W. 11th St. New York". The skirt is gathered at back with gigantic 8-foot train. Flounced and ruffled petticoat under hemline. Comes with the original satin pump shoes with abalone ornaments, and two original bowed satin garters. Also comes with the extremely RARE ivory silk lace trimmed lobster tail bustle (worth at least $500 by itself)!! The original plain taffeta slip is included, but that is in shreds I'm afraid. The rest of the outfit is in Excellent condition with a few exceptions. The shoes and garters are near mint! The bustle has tears/weakness at upper one side. The gown has minor tears to the chiffon (what else is new) and needs a new waistband on the skirt (torn at back band). The gown was probably dotted with wax or real flowers here and there as you can see tiny stitch holes where something would have been. I added one at the neck for the photos (doesn't come with the gown). An example of that is seen on a previously sold gown: http://antiquedress.com/item3761.htm. This is likely unwearable by any human these days due to the size of the back! Measures: 32" bust, 23" waist, 10.5" across back (!), 54" long from shoulder to hem. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 2,485.
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #6745]
Click on image for additional photos!#6745 - c. late 1870's/early 1880's Fan Trained Wedding Gown of Cream Silk Satin with Crystal Beading! First thing you have to do is click on the photo at the left to see the extensive white crystal beading down the front of the skirt, around the neckline and on the sleeves. Only the wealthiest of brides would have such an elaborate wedding gown! Likely too small to be worn today (unless you are a Calista Flockhart or Audrey Hepburn build). Awesome details including self-fabric pleated fans on the skirt sides. I've added a sprig of wax flowers at the bust (doesn't come with it), but I would decorate this gown with additional similar wax or silk blossoms. The condition is excellent, with a few issues to explain. First off the dress itself is excellent with no underarm staining or anything... strong material... clean interior. However, there is one spot on front side skirt (see photos) and then the fact that the netting behind the beading is torn away, yet the beading is strong everywhere but on one shoulder where the beading needs to be retacked. Still, it is mostly all there! Just needs a little TLC to be nearly mint. Measures: 30" bust, 23"/24" waist, 38" long skirt from waist to hem in front, and 66" long in back. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 1,785.
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #6731]
Click on image for additional photos!#6731 - c. 1910 Bright White Cotton Batiste Lawn Dress with Sky Blue Embroidered Butterflies and Trim! SO SWEET!!! Looking for a white Edwardian gown that any girly-girl should love? Looks like these blue butterflies just happened to lite on this gown while strolling around the manor gardens. I guess the first thing I should say is that this is in NEAR MINT condition! With the exception of one small brown spot on back hem that I can find (see photos)... otherwise nearly pristine. Very wearable size and strong. There are open weave lace accents on the tiny collar, the front of the bodice and the bottom half of the sleeves. Wear with or without a matching blue sash at waist (doesn't come with one, but probably was worn with one originally. The blue butterflies and trim are embroidered on to the dress, not appliqued on. Measures: up to 38/39" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 37" hips, 36" long from waist to hem, 53" from shoulder to hem. If you need it longer, just wear a longer white slip under to create another tier... it will still look perfect. GREAT for a garden summer wedding!!! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 785.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10 (smallish hips)
(check measurements above)LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
[ORDER ITEM - #6598]
Click on image for additional photos!#6598 - c. 1980's Black Silk Velvet Bodice Gown with Ivory Silk Chiffon Skirt and Sleeves from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!! I purchased a few gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her “by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah, that's the life, eh?? :) This gown was quite different from the rest... perhaps designed specifically for a costume ball - as it has a "wench" feel. Black silk velvet bodice with low neckline and silver beading faux corseting at front. Ivory silk chiffon full sleeves and 3 layers of chiffon skirt. Back zip. The photos will explain everything. Measures: 36" bust, 30" waist, up to 38" hips, 60" long from shoulder to hem. Lined in silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special.. here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!! Excellent condition.. just one tiny pull area in chiffon found just under zipper. Great for an interestingly different wedding gown as well! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Memorabilia Categories. $ 1,285.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check measurements above)AUTHENTIC - KATE O'MARA
Worn on TV Show "DYNASTY"
[ORDER ITEM - #6602]
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#6602 - c. 1986 One-of-a Kind NOLAN MILLER Designed 15th Century Period Costume Trained Velvet Gown from "DYNASTY" Worn by Kate O'Mara! Black for your Wedding? As long as your Mother (or older relatives) won't faint... and you really want to 15th Century / Shakespearian /Romeo and Juliet wedding... this can't be better! Floor-length deep eggplant-colored cotton velvet (looks black unless in bright light) 15th-century period trained gown with fitted, boned bodice with wide square "Florentine" neckline edged in a wide embroidered lame ribbon. The "Juliette" sleeve is tight armed, the cuff is edged with the same lame ribbon with zipper, and a slashed puff at the upper sleeve exposes gold lame insets. The puff of the sleeve is shaped with stiff netting between the sleeve and sleeve lining. The gown is fully lined in satin. Nolan Miller designed this period masquerade gown for the British actress Kate O'Mara in her role as "Cassandra Morrell," sister of Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby, in the 1986 season of Dynasty. Excellent condition. From the Nolan Miller Collection. Measures: 33-35" bust, 26" waist, 59" long from shoulder to hem in front, 74" long in back. Heavy, wonderfully made. Slightly uncomfortable in the arms/shoulders as the puffs are heavy and the arms are tight. The neckline is probably best for those with slightly wider shoulders. With all that said.. it is INCREDIBLY SLIMMING on!!!! And GORGEOUS!!!! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the Memorabilia and Early Categories. $ 1,585.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (tight sleeves, wide shoulders best)
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[ORDER ITEM - #9948]
Click on image for additional photos!NOTE: This gown was seen on
ABC's "Good Morning America"
on Monday, January 26, 2009 !#9948 - c. 1956 PRISCILLA of BOSTON Wedding Gown of Massive Ivory Organdy with Original Slip and Headpiece! With Photos of the Original Bride in Gown! In 1945, Priscilla Kidder opened her small bridal shop offering unique handmade wedding dresses. In the 1950's, luxury department stores began carrying her handcrafted Priscilla of Boston wedding gowns, made from the most exquisite fabrics and embellishments. National popularity grew to such heights that everyone wanted to be a Priscilla bride. Priscilla's international distinction was clearly established in 1956 when she was chosen to design the exquisite bridesmaid gowns for the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco. Her name has stood the test of time and remains the hallmark of bridal elegance. If you are small enough to fit into this gown, you will find nothing more fabulous and striking!! Skirt gives you that wonderful and rarely heard these days "swishing" sound! Soooooo romantic! Off-the-shoulders with appliques, tight bodice with massive skirt with appliqued floral wreath at front. There 51 buttons up the back, so please choose a patient maid of honor to help you dress! Excellent condition, I found one tiny hole in the massive skirt on close inspection, and the dress will want to be aired (after being cooped up for so many years). The gown comes with the original stiff half-slip and has built-in hip panniers to create the wonderful shape. Also comes with the original simple pearl and sequin headpiece. Measures: 32/33" bust (small back 12"), 23" waist, 44" long from waist to hem in front, 54" long in back. NEW LISTING! $ 1,485.
Approx. - SIZE 00 (tiny back)
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[ORDER ITEM - #6078]
Click on image for additional photos!NOTE: This gown was seen on
ABC's "Good Morning America"
on Monday, January 26, 2009 !#6078 - c. 1981 ALBERT CAPRARO COUTURE Dusty Pink Silk Trained Ballgown or Wedding Gown! On July 29, 1981 Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles with the whole world watching on TV. The gown she wore, designed by Emmanuel, became an instant sensation. No surprise that similar gowns with huge puffy sleeves became all the rage. Albert Capraro was a top designer of the 1970's and 1980's first designing for Oscar de la Renta starting in 1966, and starting his own label in 1974. His claim to fame was designing for first lady Betty Ford. This gown is (in my opinion) much more beautiful than Diana's wedding gown and the couture label means it would have been designed specifically for a private client. De-accessioned from a museum! An exceptional dusty pink silk taffeta, adorned with huge matching silk roses and bows at shoulders and cuffs (they are all easily removable if you wish). The bodice is low cut and fully ruched, and the skirt is massive. In a news article of 1975, Capraro is lumped in with Bill Blass - whose couture gowns sold for as high as $5,000 at the time! Diana's gown was said to cost 9,000 UK pounds, likely close to $15,000 back then! OK.. back to this gown. Metal zipper at back. Measures: 32/33" bust, 25/26" waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem in front, 74" long in back, 285" hemline! Excellent condition with just one small spot at back of train (see photos) which can be covered or train shortened. Looks amazing on! Just fits me... tightly fitting my 33" C/D cup with great cleavage and 26" waist! One of the BEST! True COUTURE which would cost tens of thousands of dollars today! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. $ 1,895.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #6452]
Click on image for additional photos!#6452 - c. 1974 PRISCILLA of BOSTON Wedding Gown of Daisy Appliques on Organdy with Detachable Watteau Train! Petite - Teeny Line! I happen to know the exact year of this gown because I was married (the first time) in 1974 and wore a Priscilla of Boston gown from this same collection!! It cost a very expensive $445 back in 1974! I remember my Mother practically fainted at the price, and my parents really couldn't afford it, but they somehow scraped and bought it for me anyway. Both my parents have since passed away, but I want to take this opportunity to thank them again for all their sacrifices to give their children everything their hearts desired. They were the BEST! This gown evokes the Jane Austen era (or the Regency or Empire eras if you prefer). Soooo romantic! The gown is exquisite alone, but then there is the removable watteau organdy daisy trimmed train that attaches to the upper back with two bows. 57 buttons up the back, so please make sure you choose a patient maid of honor! Excellent condition with a slight minor dustiness at the lower side skirt near hem. It's minor, but there. Measures: 32" bust, 29" underbust, 53" long from shoulder to hem in the front, 60" long in the back. This gown would cost thousands if new today. NEW LISTING! $ 845.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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[ORDER ITEM - #6220]
Click on image for additional photos!#6220 - c. late 1930's, early 1940's Wedding Gown of Shimmering Candlewhite Satin with Matching Cathedral Length Trained Wedding Coat! Comes with Original Headpiece and Drawstring Pouch! Sadly, not in perfect condition.... as there are spots and dirty lace, but if you are getting married in a candlelight wedding... this will take your breathe away! Especially after it is professionally pressed!! :) I might have to mark it up by $500 if you ask me to do the pressing!! :) The gown is a sexy, slinky halter gown that skims over the body. Think Jean Harlow. This is what you wear to your reception! For you ceremony you put on this cathedral length trained wedding coat of yards and yards of material trimmed with lace that trails behind you like a lake of satin! This coat buttons up the front creating a sweet keyhole neckline and wide waistline. The sleeves have pointed lace cuffs. Gown has a back metal zipper. Measures: 34/35" bust, 24" waist on the coat (which can be increased by creatively using the material from the matching pouch bag). Very Good condition as there are age spots and small stains on the lower part of the dress (not very noticeable in the high sheen of the satin), and underarm rings. And the lace at the lower front of the coat is very dirty. NEW LISTING! SNEAK PREVIEW... More photos coming!
$ 685.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4 - 6 (if waist of coat is increased)
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[ORDER ITEM - #3218]
Click on image for additional photos!#3218 - c. 1970's PRISCILLA of BOSTON Wedding Gown with Bell Sleeves on Ecru Bodice with Lace Appliques and Candlewhite Silk Lace Covered Skirt! NEW LISTING! SNEAK PREVIEW... Information and photos coming!
$ 495.
Approx. - SIZE 4
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[ORDER ITEM - #9792]
Click on image for additional photos!#9792 - c. 1940's Wedding Gown of Candlewhite Satin and Lace with Original Satin Sandals, Gauntlet Lace Gloves and Original JAY THORPE Headpiece with Tulle Short Veil! This gown came to me from an estate with many designer pieces, so I can only assume it might have come from the prestigious Jay Thorpe along with the labeled headpiece. Absolutely gorgeous both in person and in photographs (great for the wedding album!). Candlewhite satin dress covered with a gimpure lace all over. Beautiful scalloped hemline slightly shorter in front to peek to the original satin sandals (or your own shoes). Unique configuration of the long tulle train off the back hipline. There is a finger loop to hold this train up during the reception, or get a seamstress to create a bustle effect with hooks. Very short wing sleeves. Comes with the original matching lace gauntlet lace gloves (to wear during the ceremony if you want, and then remove for the reception). And, oh, 41 tiny satin buttons up the back (get a very patient maid of honor!). Unfortunately, she was quite small as this Measures: 34" bust, 24" waist, up to 35" hips, 52" long from shoulder to shortest point at front, 56" long from shoulder to hem, 75" long in back with the long attached tulle train. Excellent condition except for very import underarm stains. These will need to be dealt with for your wedding day - perhaps by using the material of the gauntlet sleeves, or get creative with matching satin ribbon to cover the problem. Well worth the effort to be able to wear such a fabulous gown! The tulle has a few minor spots if you care, you can always easily use new tulle. Priced correctly to give you extra money to get creative to resize, and/or work on underarms. Looks easily like a $2,000+ gown. NEW LISTING! $ 865.
Approx. - SIZE 0
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SOLD#6811 - c. 1908 White Cutwork Edwardian Lawn Gown! Larger Size! Hard to find larger size Edwardian lawn gown! This one is practically ALL cutwork eyelet lace with modified Irish crochet inserts. Short sleeves. Excellent condition, bright white, strong enough to wear, totally clean! Obviously you will need to wear a slip under. White would be great for wedding gown, but any color will look fabulous... so wear white for the wedding, and then change the color of the slip to a light blue, pink or heck, even black for the reception!! Might be fun for that different look! Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 42" hips, 16" across back, 56" long from shoulder to hem. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 585. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 10-14
(check measurements above)LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
SOLD#6594 - c. 1980's Silver and White Lace Strapless Gown with Beading from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!! I purchased a few of the "over-the-top" gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her “by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah, that's the life, eh?? :) Perfect for a summer wedding gown or evening gown. A white and silver lace strapless gown with off-white beading and sequins. The bodice is fitted like a corset, and the skirt fully drapes. Back zip. The photos will explain everything. Measures: 36" bust, 28/29" waist, up to 38" at upper hipline, 43" long from natural waist to hem. Lined in silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special.. here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!! Excellent condition with one exception... there is a stain from the hem up 9" on the front skirt (see last photo). It can be hidden in the folds of the skirt, but it's there (reflected in the price). Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Memorabilia Categories. $ 885. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
(check measurements above)LEONA HELMSLEY's GOWN
SOLD#6595 - c. 1980's Silver Sequin and Beaded Bodice Strapless Gown with Cream Silk Chiffon Skirt from the Estate of Hotelier LEONA HELMSLEY!! I purchased a few gowns from the legionary Leona Helmsley - "Queen of the Mean" as she was known. With her wealth of over $5 Billion Dollars... she was one of the richest women in the world in the 1980's! Most of her gowns were custom made for her “by Julia,” the personal, full-time seamstress who designed on dress forms in a separate wing of Helmsley’s opulent living quarters! Ah, that's the life, eh?? :) This lovely strapless gown has a fully beaded and sequin silver corset-type bodice and full creamy ivory silk chiffon skirt. Back zip. The photos will explain everything. Measures: 36" bust, 28" waist, 36" around bottom of bodice, 43" long from natural waist to hem. Lined in silk under. Leona wouldn't have worn anything that wasn't special.. here's your chance to dress like a Billionaire... in her actual dress!! Excellent condition with just a few minor bead loss. Great for a wedding gown as well! Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Memorabilia Categories. $ 1,285. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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SOLD
#3493 - c. 1950's PRISCILLA of BOSTON Wedding Dress of Ballet Length with Off-the-Shoulder Bodice! LARGER SIZE! Think Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face" or Grace Kelly in "Rear Window"... or many others who made this ballerina or ballet length (also called tea length) dress so popular in the 50's All you need are a few more petticoats than I used. It won't be as poufy as Audrey's dress, but it will certainly have the look. Hard to find larger size. All lace bodice with "v" neck, off the shoulder with little gathered cap sleeves, fitted waist extends to the upper hipline.. and then comes the net skirt with floral appliques scattered here and there. So pretty... wear with the simple pearl necklace as you see to look like Grace Kelly. Measures: 40" bust, 31" waist, 34" from shoulder to hem. Excellent condition with just some slight darkening of cap sleeves due to years of dust on a hanger I'm sure. I'm sure this dress would do fine at a bridal dry-cleaners... though the issue is only for those of you who demand perfection. The rest of you will hardly notice. Back metal zipper. $ 495. SOLD Approx. - SIZE 10/12 (40" bust, 31" waist)
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#9964 - Dated December 28, 1938 Wedding Gown of Silver Lame and Ecru Netting with Lillies-of-the-Valley Headpiece! Worn by Betsy Canfield Rorty born August 5, 1916! I have many more photos of this gown to go up tomorrow, but for the time being... This gown comes with the original lillies-or-the-valley headpiece, long veil, and original photos and newspaper clippings of the bride! This was an amazingly expensive (for the 1930's depression era!) "made-to-order" gown of off-white silk netting over a silver lame base!! Massive skirt and train is studded with large silver lame bows which echo the lame bow at the bodice. Short tulip net sleeves. Wide inset waist. 39 buttons down back (all button, but this mannequin has a bit of a hunchback so I didn't want to pull too hard!). The condition is quite good, but not perfect. There is some darkening to the lame in areas - but hardly even seen under all that netting, so it's only important for you perfectionists. The only real issue is some underarm staining and some tearing - which I tried to photograph, but had trouble showing it (again, it's not much). You could certainly use a bit of the long netting to repair under the arms. OR... cut them totally away if you want a less demure gown, and more 1930's va-va voom! :). The netting for the long veil is different, and is dry, so it tears fairly easily... but still in great condition now....so it might hold up to one wearing and that's it. The gown netting is in VERY GOOD condition - thought not quite as strong as new, so you will still need to be careful wearing. Measures: 34/35" bust, 25" waist, 58" long from shoulder to hem in front, 100" long in back. This bride's Mother's wedding gown from 1913 was just recently sold on this website (scroll down to see it). So... it's a complete family provenance. I have some original very shiny silver lame remnant as well.. though you will see major tarnishing from the original color... so you have to wonder if there is some true silver content in this lame!! $ 765. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #6567]
Click on image for additional photos!#6567 - c. 1908 All Lace Princess Trained Gown with Wool Inserts! OK kiddies.... Like I say all the time, "I try to sell the 'best of the best'"! One look at this frothy confection will likely make your blood pressure go through the roof. If it doesn't, then you have no business being on this website! :) Princess shape, all spider lace gown with high frilly lace neck and train. The photo at left shows the gown with a white petticoat under the skirt which is why it's whiter than the bodice. I should have found a full slip for the photo, but hey... I figure you can use your imagination just a bit to see what the gown might look like with various colored slips under.... nude, white, pink, light blue, ecru.... whatever your little heart desires! Even black if you want to get crazy! Check out the close-up photos to see the design detail. The inserts are a woven ecru wool that no moth has ever found! Hooks up the back. Near Mint condition! This is short, so a slip with lace at hem that peeks out the bottom will work for a taller gal. The neck and sleeves are also especially tight, so you might need to add a bit of lace to fit you. For those of you who collect, or display.... you will never find a better lace gown! Measures: 33" bust, 27" waist, 53" long from shoulder to hem in front, 67" long in back, 11.5" neck, tight arms. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category $ 2,485.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
(check measurements above)AUTHENTIC - JOAN COLLINS Worn on TV Show "DYNASTY"
[ORDER ITEM - #9929]
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#9929 - c. 1984 NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Wedding Gown and Hat Worn by JOAN COLLINS on TV Show Phenomenon "DYNASTY" For her Wedding to Dex Dexter! Yes, this is THE gown along with the matching lily-of-the-valley covered hat and original wide stiff belt worn on Dynasty for the wedding of Alexis Carrington (Joan Collins) to Dex Dexter (Michael Nadar). I believe this is a "one-of-a-kind", no others created. You know sometimes there are multiples of costumes for movies, but rarely for TV shows. This comes with COA from the Nolan Miller Auction of a few years ago. There is also an original clipping from "Star" Magazine dated Nov. 1984 which reads: "Insiders say Joan Collins has never looked more radiant than in this oyster-colored satin wedding gown designed just for her...". So imagine what your friends will say about you! :) OR certainly this is a great collectors piece or museum gown for any TV show memorabilia display. The gown is a thin weight silk satin in glorious ice shade (not blue, more oyster) with slightly puffed shoulders, long sleeves, zip back and wide "v" stiffened belt to accentuate the waist. Doesn't include the diamond clips - sorry! :) The condition of all the pieces is Quite Good, not perfect. The veil surrounding the hat is torn up, so would need to be replaced or removed or just tied up. There are spots at the hemline of the gown (see photo) and one teeny-tiny spot at front under belt which is really a pinhole which is likely where Joan pinpricked the gown with the bouquet (see photo). I keep questioning whether there is some dustiness on shoulders from storage. Hardly worth a mention. Measures: 36" bust, 27" waist, 56" long from shoulder to hem in front, 60" long in back. I read that Joan Collins is 5'6", so perhaps that will help. So if you've always wanted to get married in your classic 1980's wedding...... or TV themed wedding.... well you just can NOT get anymore classic than this! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in Memorabilia Category. $ 2,450.
Approx. - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #3970]
Click on image for additional photos!#3970 - c. 1990's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Ivory Embroidered Open Lace Organdy "Mermaid" Slightly Trained Gown! I bought this gown some years ago from a large Nolan Miller auction. Many of the pieces I purchased were designed specifically for the New York City Ballet Company for "Sleeping Beauty", "Swan Lake" and some others. However, in the midst of this auction came this lot of SEVEN of these Nolan Miller Couture open lace "mermaid" gowns - all matching, FOUR in perfect condition! These are the COUTURE line, NOT what you would find in your local department store. Absolutely gorgeous. Embroidered openwork lace organdy of bows and flowers skim over the body and then flares out at knee. Satin band around bustline and bow at back. Zipper at back. Most of these gowns also come with matching long gloves (which are very long and tight... so I'm not sure they are wearable unless you have ballet dancer's arms). Just so you know, I recently saw this same gown sell on a different vintage clothing website for $2,000. Well worth that, but you luck out and can buy for less. The skirt has 4-layers!! Excellent condition. This gown measures: 35" bust, up to 28" waist, up to 38" hips, 45" long from natural waist to hem in front, 52" long from natural waist to hem in back. This is for a TALL gal! Certainly can be hemmed up, but tall as is. Would make a wonderful wedding gown, or just a formal gown. Add some black trim or a black wrap and long black gloves for a Black & White ball. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. Dress #1 - $ 1,250.
Dress #2 - $ 1,250.
Dress #3 - $ 1,250.
Dress #4 - $ 1,250. SOLDApprox. - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #6431]
Click on image for additional photos!#6431 - c. 1960's RARE ODICINI COUTURE White Strapless Silk Satin Gown with Attached Black Silk Lined Train and Heavy Black Beaded Floral Ornaments around Bodice! Sold at Fred Hayman, Beverly Hills. This is a RARE Odicini Couture gown from Italy of the finest quality silk satins! PLEASE read up on Odicini by clicking on the photo at left and scrolling down. You really need to know WHAT this is! They just don't make anything like this any more. The modern designer couture gowns just don't have the quality fabrics for some reason. Why? Who knows! Perhaps the modern silk worms are eating too much fast food? Or aren't getting enough loving? Whatever the reason, that just means that vintage is the way to go! Especially if you have lusted after Audrey Hepburn's famous Givenchy gown in "Sabrina" and could never find anything even close. Well... here it is! White silk satin column strapless gown with attached black silk lined train. Incredibly heavy black 3-dimentional beading around bodice and waist front to back. This gown comes with the original large and heavy 115" x 28" black silk satin shawl. Side zipper. It's TOP couture! Measures: 34/35" bust, 27" waist, up to 37" hips, 44" long from natural waist to hem, 50" long in back. Excellent condition, but as it's white, it either needs hemline cleaning, or hem up for you shorter women and no spot cleaning necessary. I've photographed the gown slightly hemmed up and not hemmed up to see the length of the train. Either way is great. The most elegant wedding gown you will ever find.... for the non traditional! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. $ 6,500.
Approx. - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9940]
Click on image for additional photos!#6687 - c. 1960's Fabulous Black & White "Wallpaper" Tux Jacket! What's "he" going to wear if you decide to have a 1960s/70's wedding? He's gotta look just as "natty". This is the most fashion forward and yet vintage tux jacket you will see! Something just so elegantly wild about it. Like a classic antique wallpaper trimmed in black braiding on lapels, black satin on the pockets, and cotton black velvet on the collar. Labeled Palm Beach Formal Fashions Near mint condition. It came to me with the silk white flower on lapel and I loved it, so it comes as I found it. Probably used as a rental at some point, but you will not find any wear. The material is a tight perhaps doubleknit??? But that's only realized when you see the close-up photos. Fully lined. Great for a man .... or a woman!! Wouldn't Ellen just love this? :) NEW LISTING! $ 295.
Approx. - SIZE 38L
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[ORDER ITEM - #9940]
Click on image for additional photos!#9940 - c. 1820's /1890's Ivory Satin Wedding Gown! I hate to be stupid, but I guess I can't know everything (though I DO try!). This gown is really confusing me. It has an 1820's hemline (with the lovely bow / ribbon detailing) and early 1820's closures at front, and brown cotton lining... all correct to about 1822-1826... but the stitching is by machine... so I wonder if perhaps it was reworked a bit... perhaps back in style during the aesthetic period around 1892-1894 - because... the person who owned this gown has a note that reads "Mary Jane Crusau's satin wedding dress, June 1894". I really can't tell you one way or another. I need to go to fashion school (never did you know!), so perhaps one of you educated types can help me out here!! FYI, I added a dash of wax flower at one sleeve (doesn't come with it, but would likely have had some decoration similar) and show it with a wax headpiece - available separately on this website. There is an underlayer sweeper at the hemline with narrow band of matching velvet. The gown is lovely and looks to be in great condition (with the exception of a few age marks here and there), but then, unfortunately, the underarms are torn up (see photos). It's great for display, but not to wear... as is. Tiny anyway!Measures: 30" bust, 11" across back between armseams (tiny!), 54" long from shoulder to hem in front, 65" long in back. The gown has its faults, but damn pretty for display when the underarms won't be an issue. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 685.
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM - #4732]
Click on image for additional photos!#4732 - c. 1891/92 2-piece Silk Crepe and China Silk Wedding Gown! Direct to you from a museum deaccession - still has the typed collection tag attached. So if you want items good enough for a museum...... but don't think you are capable of a museum heist, best to shop on my website! :) Lovely thin silk crepe 2-piece gown with draping at bodice and skirt. Hooks and eyes under the bodice draping. The slightly puffy sleeves are actually different material of just a china silk. NICE LOOK! Cotton lined so it's still in great condition with just a few minor issues. Needs some hooks/eyes at collar and waist. There is one small spot on back that can be tacked to be hidden in the folds. The crepe needs tacking down at the collar (it's pulled away from the lining). There are a few spots on the silk ribbons (replace or cover), and one small rip at the skirt side (caught on something... not due to deterioration). I'm being picky. The gown is really strong and in amazing condition for this age! This gown will actually fit a human today if you are small enough (in other words, the 12" back measurement is acceptable - not that ultra narrow antique back width - it fits my back. Measures: 31" bust, 25" underbust, 24/25" waist, 40" long from waist to hem in front, 46" long in back (perhaps). I say "perhaps" because someone let out the hem at back to make a bit of a train. You could hem back up for no train - and you might want to because there is a dirt line at that hemline (see photos). Oh, I added the silk purple flowers at the waist... they don't come with it. I just thought it looked nice. Museum tag reads: Mary Gardner. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 465.
Approx. - SIZE 0
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[ORDER ITEM - #1611]
Click on image for additional photos!#1611 - c. 1889 DATED Mens Embroidered Wedding Suspenders or Braces - REFURBISHED by Cheri Productions for the Upcoming Film " CHERI" starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend (boyfriend of Keira Knightly)! The good news is that these men's black satin embroidered wedding suspenders were recently worn by Rupert Friend in the production of the upcoming movie currently entitled "Cheri". Here's the link to the movie info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179258/ The bad news is that I can't guarantee that they won't end up on the cutting room floor. But the movie company certainly worked hard enough to find these, rent them from me, refurbish them, and return them. So... seems like a lot of work for nothing if they aren't in the flick! :) Refurbish means that they took a new pair of mens braces (or suspenders) and replaced the elastic at back, and fully lined the braces in white fabric. They did a remarkably wonderful job! You will get the original leather pieces that were replaced. What they DID keep is, of course, the exquisite floral embroidery on black satin, and best of all, the embossed goldtone clips at front with original patent date of 1889. Excellent condition with just a hint of wear on one spot on the embroidery (from the movie wear). The perfect wedding gift to lend your man! Something old, something new, something borrowed AND something blue... for him! :) Measures: 1.75" wide x 36" long from button to button. Likely meant to be worn for high-waisted pants. Also Listed in the Memorabilia and 1850-1920s Categories. $ 625.
[ORDER ITEM - #9914]
Click on image for additional photos!#9914 - c. 1980's AURELIE MARCIANO, Paris Pastel Beaded Silk Satin Fantasy Wedding Gown or Ballgown! The most incredible white silk satin ballgown delicately covered in pink, light blue, gold, copper, white, silver and clear sead beads in a floral vine design. Fantasy gown shape with flattering "v" dropped waistline, large puffed sleeves, "v" neckline, and openfront skirt. Think Cinderella's ballgown, or a Princess Renaissance gown ... or Glinda's Wizard of Oz gown! All you need is a tall crowned hat and wand! This is NOT a cheap knock-off of a gown. In order to confirm that to you, I did a Google search for Aurelie Marciano, Paris. What popped up is a bit of an interesting fashion history lesson. Seems when Vera Wang was looking for a new career in 1990, she opened a bridal salon carrying the best of the best of wedding gowns. The high-class salon carried her own designs as well as special gowns by other top designers such as Carolina Herrera, Victor Edelstein, Scaasi and Aurelie Marciano! In a New York Times article from Sept 5, 1990, it reads: "Many dresses in the salon are highly ornamental.... The idea is to have merchandise you can't find elsewhere. One of Victor Edelstein's designs is an off-the shoulder column of peau-de-soie with a bouffant overskirt ($27,500). A more typical wedding dress is a full-skirted Marciano design of tissue-thin white damask with flowers and beadwork covering the bodice for $11,000. Again these are 1990 prices!!! With inflation... likely well over $25,000 for a Marciano gown with this much beading!!!! Excellent condition with only one flaw... a spot on one shoulder puff (see photos). You can try to see if a cleaner can get it out, or pinch a little of the puff and tack so it disappears, or cover with a bead or two or bow. Otherwise, the gown is near Mint condition with even all the beading intact! Shown with an extra crinoline under (doesn't come with it). Back zipper. I doubt you will ever find another gown that even comes close if this is the style you are seeking. Measures: 36" bust, up to 29" waist, 57" long from shoulder to hem with extra 3" under hem. Also listed in the 1930-Today Category. $ 4,750.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #6155]
Click on image for additional photos!#6155 - c. 1904 White Dotted Net Lace Lawn Dress! Lovely one-piece white cotton dotted net and lace lawn pigeon front dress with great ruffled lace yoke. Shown over a white petticoat and pink sash that don't come with the dress. Dress has a sheer gauze cotton lining to make it a bit less sheer, but will still need a slip under and a belt/sash. Go white, go nude, go colored... change the look as you wish! Excellent condition.. you'll see a few net breaks here and there only if you look for them, but 10 seconds each with a needle and white thread and they will disappear. Still strong, very wearable. And beautiful! Damn... fits me like a dream!! Measures: 33" bust (up to D cup is fine), 25.5" waist, 55" long from shoulder to hem. Hooks and eyes and button at back (extremely minor rusting at hooks INSIDE hardly worth mentioning - so why am I??). Great on me at 5'2". The only thing I guess I would mention for you perfectionists, was only discovered when I tried it on. Seems perhaps someone realigned the skirt with the bodice and it's just slightly off. Again, 10 seconds by a seamstress to re-gather in the right place and re-sew. So easy I could do it! And I can barely sew on a button. I just don't have a sewing machine, so... I will leave it to you. Still very wearable as is if you don't care. Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.
$ 745.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #2624]
Click on image for additional photos!#2624 - c. 1910 FOLLER Gowns, Baltimore Ecru Silk Satin Trained Wedding Gown With Silk Fringe - With or Without Beaded Fringe Applique! OK... here's what I've gone and done. I found this elegant ecru silk satin Edwardian wedding gown with terrific handmade lace yoke and neck, dramatic fringed lace panels at bustline, and silk fringe all over the edges of the gown front and back! So for those of you who love Armani, you will love the gown alone. However, for those of you (like me) who can't resist a little "Bob Mackie flash"... I pinned on a silver beaded ornamental piece with beaded fringe (!) that echoes the fringe on the dress. This piece just looks so great on this gown, I just had to offer it with the gown. So... your choice.. with or without (priced separately). So let's start with just the gown. Please look at the close-up photos to see the detailing! It's subtle, but great! The gown is in Excellent condition on the exterior! The only thing I could find wrong was a small water stain on the hemline. However, just like most Edwardian gowns, the lining is shredding and will need to be replaced if you want to wear. Though it would take a pretty small gal to wear! The gown measures: 31" bust, 23" empire waist, 13" across back, 13" neck, 57" long in front from shoulder to hem, 67" long in back. Note: the mannequin is 32.5" bust and it fits her just... but she has a tendency not to breathe or move, so you probably want to be a bit smaller. Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.
$ 1,175. Gown Alone
$ 1,275. Gown with Beaded PieceApprox. - SIZE 0
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[ORDER ITEM - #4563]
Click on image for additional photos!#4563 - c. 1990's White Trained Wedding Gown with Floral Shoulders and Tulip Sash! I wish I could tell you exactly what the material is, but it's probably a blend and I'm not that savvy. Not ultra expensive, but not horribly cheap. Somewhere in the middle range. Feels silky and flows nicely. But well above average in styling for those of you who don't want all the frilliness but still want a "princess" gown. Just like Goldilocks... this one is "just right"! Flattering underbust detailing and wonderful pearl center flowers cover the straps and mid back. The low "u" back gives you exactly what you want walking down the aisle. There are "tulip" shaped tails at the back and short train. Excellent condition. Measures: 36" bust, 32" underbust, waist and hips free, 60" long from shoulder to hem in front, 75" long in back.
$ 395.
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
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[ORDER ITEM - #4562]
Click on image for additional photos!#4562 - c. 2000 White Trained Wedding Gown with Lattice Lacework Embroidery with Pearls! Fully beaded bodice and hemline of a lovely embroidered lattice lacework scattered with tiny faux pearls. Flattering shape for just about any body. Low "u" neckline and love "v" at back. The latticework detailing is wonderful for a summer wedding!!! Especially under a trellis! I get so excited about planning the wedding decor around the dress. I should have been a wedding planner.... except I don't like food much, so the menus might consist of Pigs in a Blanket and Cheetos. The material is probably some kind of acetate. Has a wonderful look to it. The gown is in Excellent condition... just as you might find in a bridal shop! Measures: 36/37" bust, up to 29" waist, 62" long from shoulder to hem in front, 86" long in back. Great price for an amazing gown!!! $ 495.
Approx. - SIZE 8
(check measurements above)Original Whitney Houston Gown!
[ORDER ITEM - #4907]
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rest of the Whitney Houston Pieces!#4907 - Original WHITNEY HOUSTON's White Jersey Gown with Sequin Bodice with Matching Coat with Sequined Cuffs! Direct from the Court Ordered Whitney Houston Auction in New Jersey! How would you like to walk down the aisle in Whitney Houston's gown? I figure this would make a wonderful wedding gown! It's a wonderfully white, simply elegant gown with a totally sequined bodice giving it just the right amount of flash. Wear with or without the matching coat. NOTE: This gown doesn't look like it was ever worn, nor finished. There is no hem yet, it's just cut. And the straps are just straight pinned on and not yet cut to size. But that's the good news... as it keeps this very white gown...very white! Excellent condition with just one hint of very light smudge near the bottom of the gown. but unless you are a giant, you will be hemming this up! It's a wild 70" long from shoulder to end!!! It's also much larger than most of her gowns, so perhaps they were planning to tailor it, but never got around to it. Measures: 38" bust, up to 45" hips. Coat is 45" long from shoulder to hem. Also Listed in the Whitney Houston Special Category. $ 1,395.
Approx. - SIZE: 12
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[ORDER ITEM - #4002]
Click on image for additional photos!#4002 - c. 1940's Crown Shaped Wax Wedding Headpiece! This is an item you will rarely find at all, let alone find in such nice condition! Many headpieces of this type were improperly stored and suffered from the heat of the attic. This gorgeous floral ring looks like a crown when set on top of the head. It has a stem of 3 wax flowers with a pearlized "bud" at the tip. Generally a veil was attached to your hair and this ring was placed on top. The strong ring itself measures 5.5" in circumference, the flower stems are about 2.5" high, and there are 23 of them which create the floral crown. There may be a petal missing but it is mainly all intact an Excellent. The color is an antique white with a pearlized finish. It will look a lot better on you as you probably don't have plastic molded hair! $ 465.
[ORDER ITEM - #4576]
Click on image for additional photos!#4576 - c. 1931/32 MAISON DOUCET, 57, Knightsbridge, SWI Beige Lace Gown with Matching Jacket! OK... This could be listed in either the pre-1930 or post-1930 categories, so I will list it in both... as well as wedding, since it would work beautifully for just about anyone! I wish I could give you history on the London Doucet label, but I find nothing in my research... so I will have to assume it was an authorized London outpost of the most prestigious Parisian Maison Doucet of Jacques Doucet, one of the greatest designers of the late 19th, early 20th centuries. However, Jacques Doucet died in 1929, and his Parisian house was merged with Doeuillet soon after. So.... it's very possible this was a VERY short-lived, Rare London label!!! Beige lace slender, bias ruffled skirted, sleeveless. 'U' neck gown with high draped bateau back neckline with china silk underlay. The matching short lace jacket has lovely tiered bell sleeves and no closures. I added the ribbon and flowers at waist for show... doesn't come with any. Measures: 34-36" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 40" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. Side snaps. NOTE: The nude china silk lining is still attached but is quite fragile (torn at seams, and large stain at hemline), so you will want to remove and wear your own slip under. No big deal. Many of these antique lace gowns have lost there linings long ago! At least you have an excellent pattern if you want to remake a new one. OR.... go naked under! Woo-woo! Now THAT will make an interesting entrance! :) Other than lining, Excellent condition with just one small light spot found in skirt. This is ONE gorgeous piece on!!! And as you know... ANY couture labeled gowns from the 1930s (the depression era) are VERY rare!!! Also listed in the 1850-1920s and 1930-Today Categories. $ 1,885.
Approx. - SIZE 6, perhaps 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #4318]
Click on image for additional photos!#4318 - c. 1990's PETER LANGNER, Italy "Renaissance" Off-White Faux Fur Bodice with ABS Satin Skirt! The Original $1,600 Price of Bodice still attached! A quick Google search will give you all the information you need to know about Peter Langer. He's called a "couture master"(!) ... specializing in wedding and evening! is called "a couture master". Although the name of this style on the tag reads "Vilmorin", I think I would have called it "Gunievere" or "Queen Elizabeth I" as it definitely has that medieval or renaissance look! Great for your theme wedding (I added some necklaces to make a statement)! I paired the expensive bodice with a simple ABS Evening Essentials by Allen Schwartz long satin skirt. The skirt is just being thrown it as it matches up so well... but it's up to you if you want it, or find your own skirt, or add lots of petticoats under for a fuller look, or (I'm always full of idea) use this skirt as a base and add decorations or lace over. Excellent condition. Bodice measures: 33/34" bust, 25" waist, and has 25 buttons up back. Silk lined. Tight sleeves (so thin arms, please!). Skirt measures: 28" waist skirt, 45.5" long. $ 685.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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[ORDER ITEM - #3197]
Click on image for additional photos!#3197 - c. late 1920's White Acetate (?) Satin Party Dress! Camille Dreyfus introduced modern fiber merchandising to major department stores in 1925. That same year, Celanese Acetate was introduced as "Artificial Silk". At that time, Celanese acetate fabrics were being sold in silk constructions such as taffeta, satin, voile and crepe. Over the years, celanese acetate became highly sought-after for high fashion design. So, if I am correct, and this is an acetate satin... then this dress was "ahead of it's time" and very "fashion forward"! Side snaps. Very good condition, but not perfect. There are no important stains or spots to mention (though white is rarely perfect), however someone had pinned a large corsage or something on one shoulder to upper bust, so there are pinholes and satin brusing there. There was likely another corsage pinned just above the waist/belt on the same side so more pinholes/slight satin smush. Great creative to cover, and the rest of the dress is nearly perfect. Measures: 35" bust, up to 31" waist with 31.5" belt, up to 38" hips, 51"ish long from shoulder to hem - uneven hem, so this measurement is approximate. Comes with original rhinestone buckle satin belt. Also listed in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 275.
Approx. - SIZE 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #954]
Click on image for additional photos!#954 - c. late 1800's Men's White on White Double Breasted Vest! Excellent condition and ready for your man... now if your man is football player with a 23" neck, or really any normal sized 21st century guy... you'll have to pass on this piece. However, if you lucked out and got yourself a cute little Doug Flutie-type guy (amazing that he's a football player too!!), then you can check out this great double breasted jacquard fine cotton vest. I'd call it a size 38 S/R (I'll doublecheck that for you with my 40R man if you need me to). If you want the perfect gift for a guy who doesn't mind dressing in period garb...give him that classy white look... with a great pair of while linen pants and boater! Sexy!! Also seen in the 1850-1920s Category. $ 165.
Approx. - SIZE 38 S/R
SOLDhttp://www.alvintaycouture.com
#6716 - c. early 2000's Silver Lame Crepe ALVIN TAY COUTURE Gown! From the up and coming Alvin Tay Couture of Malaysia. Check out his website and story at the links I've supplied below. This is the ultimate for your fantasy wedding... as long as you are a tiny size! I'd bet you that Sarah Jessica Parker might have selected this gown for her celluloid "Sex and the City" wedding if she had seen it first! :) However, instead, it's up to you to create your own bridal sensation, and have your guests in awe! Might I suggest an "Under the Sea" wedding theme? You can buy my Loris Azzaro gown for your Maid of Honor! :) http://antiquedress.com/item4566.htm . Silver lame strapless tight boned longline bustier bodice with beading on silver lace at bustline attached to an immense gathered skirt with long train. The interior has built in bra cups covered in silk (as you find on the most expensive gowns). White silk lined. Back zipper. Oh, by the way..... when the wedding is over, you could shorten the train and still have an amazing rumba gown or dress! Tiny sized waist with 32/33" bust, 25" waist, 42" long from natural waist to hem in front, 81" long at back. Certainly if you adore the gown and need it larger, you can easily steal some fabric from the train ( just shorten a bit) to add a panel to the back of the bustier bodice, or get REALLY creative and create a laced up back. Or get a waist cincher undergarment and stop eating for a month or two prior to the wedding. This seems worth it! :) Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category. $ 1,285. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 2
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SOLD
#5602 - c. 1990's Rhinestone and Pearl Wedding Silver Tiara Headpiece! I rarely sell anything this new, but this came to me with other vintage pieces... and frankly it was good enough quality to allow me to say "yes". I usually hate everything new because the quality just feels cheap... but this tiara is quite heavy and solid... not to mention pretty! :) Just the right amount of sparkle with the elegance of the pearls (faux pearls.... please don't sue me for saying pearls and you thinking they were real). Comes in the original velvet bag marked "Giavan". You can research them online and find that they have an excellent reputation.... one of the leading bridal jewelry manufacturers! This cost $150+ new... and the condition is MINT. Trust me... it will look a lot better on you than on the mannequin head with molded hair! :) Under $150 so final sale. $ 95. SOLD
WORN on "PASSIONS" Soap Opera !
SOLD#6648 - c. 2008 Beaded Wedding Gown! Tiny Size! OK... I purchased this bridal gown ("wedding gown" for Google search purposes) from NBC's "Passions" Soap Opera liquidation sale. This is the gown from the FINAL EPISODE, worn by Theresa (Lindsay Hartley) to end the 9-year soap opera run. I found some photos to confirm as you know how it works on soaps.... every character is at least married 3 or 4 times by the time they are 30! ~:), but indeed... it's from the GRAND FINALE! Check it out with the close-up photos. A gorgeous ethereal sparkly tulle skirt over white base skirt... with a fully beaded and sequined strapless boned bodice with a faux very wide beaded waistband. The back is just as beautiful as the front with a satin corseted lacing! Massive tulle under! Comes with a COA from Premier Props. Measures: 28-32" bust, 23-24" waist, 45" long in front from natural waist to hem, 76" long in back. Tiny size.. the corseting will allow for a bit of enlarging, but it's STILL TINY!!! Near Mint condition. Also Listed in the Memorabilia Category. $ 1,185. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 00 - 0
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SOLDNOTE: This dress was seen on
ABC's "Good Morning America"
on Monday, January 26, 2009 !#6328 - c. 1968 BILL BLASS for MAURICE RENTNER Ivory Lace Mini Dress over Nude Lining! When I was coming of age (that would be 12), I was enamored by two fashionable looks of the time... the Russian/Cossack look and the Romantic Lacy Mod look. I would tear out all the photos I could find from the magazines and paste them in my scrapbook. I was too young to wear the clothes, but I would fantasize. So now, 40 year later, I am thrilled to be able to own and offer these special pieces for sale! Because now I'm too old to wear them (oh I could, but a younger woman will do it better justice!) :( Near Mint condition. Wonderful enough to wear as a wedding dress. Sexy look thanks to the low nude lining at the bodice under the lace... makes it look as though the dress is about to fall down.. not really, but that's what he is thinking... or hoping! :) The neckline is gently wired for the lace to stand up slightly. The long lacy cuffs give that extra romance. Back zipper. Measures: 36" bust, up to 33" waist, up to 38" hips, 34.5" long from shoulder to hem with 2.5" additional inside hem. This is from the highly prized collection!!! $ 785. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 8
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SOLD#9898 - c. 1930's Wedding Gown of Candlewhite Silk Satin and Lace with Original Pearl Cap Headpiece and Veil! This gown was just selected to be photographed for an upcoming issue of the "Financial Times - How to Spend It"! Frankly I can't wait to see how "my" gown (soon to be someone else's gown!:) looks when actually professionally photographed! Excellent condition, strong and wearable. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#6245 - c. 1882 Wedding Bustle Gown of Ivory Satin with Pearls and Silk Confetti Fringe! Back Lacing! Long Train! Seems to be getting harder to find really special bustle gowns. Or perhaps I'm just not looking in the right places. Seems the only place I'm finding these really special bustle gowns is on my own website! :) OR, if you are quick, in YOUR closet! :) Fabulous ivory satin wedding gown trimmed in faux pearls, great silk floss "like confetti" fringe and lace. 1882 was just before the return on the bustle, so you see the beginnings of the bunching at back with the mass of bows. This is a one-piece gown with an attached inner slip. The bodice is cotton lined, so still in near mint condition. I love the back laced gowns... you just need the lace (a thin ribbon would work, or thin cording). Excellent condition with some pearls and the back lacing missing, minor spots in the skirt which can totally disappear with the right gathering, and the only other issue found is a minor light reddish hue on one side of bust (so light it cannot be seen in photos). Really in as great a condition as you will find for any gown 127 years old! :) Measures: 36" bust, 24.5" waist, 13" across back, 42" long skirt in front, 78" long in back. $ 2,450. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 2 (small waist)
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SOLD#6658 - c. 1920's White Net Gauze Embroidered Dress! Great dress with lots of detailing! Looks great on me even though it's way larger than I would normally wear anything, but that's the greatness of 20's dresses.... they are meant to be worn larger. It's all about the dress, not the shape. So if it's all about the dress, the dress better be fabulous... as is this! So pretty, it can be worn for an informal wedding dress. Ankle length on me at 5'2". Shorter would also look great, or... wear with a longer underdress/slip. You can choose any color, or white. Fabulous white embroidery at mid section, filet embroidered lace in a zig-zag design. Short cap sleeves. Side snaps. The dress is in Very good condition as there is some pulling of material at side seams area ( see photos). The dress may have been smaller at side seams? Often these dresses look exactly the same front and back, but although the top is nearly identical both sides, the skirt is different in the back... beautifully embroidered. I show the dress with a nude slip under, but it doesn't come with it. Measures: 38" bust, up to 35" waist, up to 38" hips, 52" long from shoulder to hem. $ 1,465. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#6313 - c. 1898 Ballgown / Afternoon Trained Gown of Ivory Silk Faille with Pearls Trim with Separate Sleeves! Wearable Size! Yup, here's a wearable condition 2-piece gown in a wearable size! And it's in Excellent condition! Hard to find! So, where should I start? I want to start with the trained skirt... because of the beautiful detailing of the three lines of faux pearls down the skirt front ending in chiffon centered pearl bows!! The bodice has elaborated pearl beading at waist front, around waist, down the front and around the sleeves. Then there is additional silver (old patina) braiding, pearl and sequin decorative trim at bustline. The slightly gathered short sleeves were worn as you see for ballgown, and then the additional separate long sleeves were worn for less fancy affair! There are the most minor of issues (I've photographed all!)... otherwise it's practically like new... the fabric is extremely strong!!! There are some pearls missing - mostly at the waist front, and in the silver neckline. One underarm is slightly torn, the top of one undersleeve has a very slight reddish spot, there is one small black spot on back skirt near hem, and the lining of the skirt hem is tearing. These are SO minor, but I'm just telling you everything. The photos will show you how picky I am being!! Measures: 33/34" bust, 25/26" waist, 42" long from waist to hem in front, 52" long in back. Fits on me.. you should just have smallish back/shoulders and short waist. $ 1,485. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 4
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SOLD#9970 - c. late 1870's Wedding Gown of Ivory Silk Faille with Two-Tone Silk and Chenille Fringe! One-Piece Gown. How sexy was this bride?? That is one low bodice!! VaVa Victorian sexpot :) Perhaps this was worn by one of the local "trollops" who somehow landed a husband, and she just couldn't get totally respectable. I love making up strange histories for my gowns. Makes them come alive. Very pretty gown of a fine ivory silk faille bodice with wide laced cuffed sleeves, and draped skirt with two-tone silk and chenille fringe. The pictures will do a better job of describing the gown than my inadequate words. Great crocheted buttons. Measures: 31/32" bust, 12" back, 25" waist, 60" long from shoulder to hem. The gown is in very good condition.... would have been Excellent but for some spots. There is a large, but very light water spot on the lower left side of skirt from hem up to fringe (you can see it in the close up photos... if you look hard!!). There are two other small round spots seen.. one on mid lower skirt in front that can't be easily hidden... the other can be hidden under the bow ties on skirt. The lace on the cuffs is also a bit dingy... and one small area of the lace around the neckline has a light spot. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
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SOLD#4735 - c. 1960's PIERRE BALMAIN, Paris White Heavy Cotton Brocade A-line "Daisy" Gown! I don't have to tell you what this cost new! Great label on a lovely white gown that would be fabulous for a 1960's non-formal vintage wedding dress!! Looks lovely on... I know because I try almost everything on to check measurements, and sometimes I spend more time that I should in certain dresses. I had to force myself to take this off! Fully lined in silk feels SOOOO good on.. feels like a bridal dress should! Like fine lingerie! Meticulously made with a double zip back. Excellent condition with just minor issues... especially for a white vintage dress. No yellowing! No dirt! Just some extreme minor dinginess of the ecru gauze behind the daisy embroidery. It's so hard to know how much is dingy, and how much is just that it's ecru. The only real issue is one tiny spot on gauze under one bust. Again, it's a minor spot, but it's what keeps it from being nearly perfect. I'm sure a talented dry-cleaner can handle it. Most people wouldn't even mention it! Measures: 36" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 38" hips, 59" long from shoulder to hem. Remember how rare to find a vintage white designer gown in wearable condition! SOLD
Approx. - Size 6/8
(all measurements are maximum, slightly smaller is OK!))
SOLD#4760 - c. 1895/1896 Manufactured in France Ivory Satin 2-Piece Trained Wedding Gown with Brocade Skirt! Deassessioned from a Museum! First things first... this is TEENY TINY and likely unwearable except for your pre-teen or your smallest dressform. That being said, it is... as you can plainly see... lovely! There is a "Manufactured in France" stamp inside the bodice (I never saw that before!)... you wonder if the customs officials of the era were trying to crack down on all the socialites removing labels to avoid issues when returning to the US from their Parisian shopping sprees! :O The satin bodice has huge oversized puff sleeves with inner buckram to keep puffy, a wrap front and a high neckline. The interior is boned with cotton so it's in quite good condition. Even the underarm protection pads are there... and they are so large that they also helped pad the bust!!! Vixen! :) Closes with hidden hooks/eyes at front. The skirt has a fabulous rope detail edging at hem and down front of skirt to highlight the edge between the satin and brocade. The skirt is lined in cotton and has perfect pleated lace under hemline. Excellent condition with only two tiny issues found... the chiffon at collar is slightly torn (and will likely continue, but it's totally unnecessary as it's just an overlay) and there is one 1" circle water spot on the top of one sleeve (see photo). Add a bow to hide or just tack to hide if you care. Measures: 28" bust, 22" waist (yes, these are not typos) and 9-10" across back, 42" long from waist to hem, 76" long from waist to hem in back. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 000
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#4731 - c. 1875 Ivory Paper Silk 2-piece Fly-Tie Silk Floss Fringe Bustle Wedding Gown with Original Decorations and Corset-Laced Back! Direct to you from a museum deaccession - still has the typed collection tag attached. So if you want items good enough for a museum... but don't think you are capable of a museum heist, best to shop on my website! :) This is one of my favs! Paper thin and crispy, crinkly sounding silk taffeta 2-piece gown. Shown worn with bustle (though not included). The skirt is fabulous with the glorious fly-tie silk trim and original silk flowers!!! The long fitted boned bodice has... ooh.... a corset-laced back (!) with low neckline at front which probably had a bow or some ornament at the mid-front bodice (now gone). You'd never know, and I should keep my mouth shut, but god knows, I can't! Anyway, it's fine as is... I just think there was something there. Fully lined in cotton oil cloth in great condition. The exterior has a few minor flaws. There are underarm stains (see photos), unseen if displaying. There is one pink spot at back, the ties are original but too short (must have frayed) and some surface dirt at hemline. These are all VERY picky, minor issues! Basically the gown at first look is near mint. Measures: 33/34" bust, (12" back), 22" waist, 40" long from waist to hem in front, 57" long in back. SO small, hardly wearable today. Approx. - SIZE 00
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SOLD#9963 - c. September 13th, 1913 Wedding Gown of Martha Yocum! Wearable Size! Direct from the Estate Along with Original Shoes, Wedding Photo, Wedding Invitation and Xeroxes of News Clipping Announcements! This gown was given to me by the Granddaughter of Martha Yocum who became a Canfield on Sept. 13th 1913. For those of you looking for a true Edwardian gown or Edwardian wedding gown in a wearable size.... check this out! According to the Society Newspaper article from 1913, "The bride was prettily attired in a gown of faulle brocade trimmed with duchess and point lace". I believe the lace is handmade, and appliqued on a machine made base. They forgot to mention all the faux pearls adorning the gown ... and the fabulous pointed train. For some reason, the photo doesn't seem to show the wired lace overskirt... but does show the lace of that overskirt... so it's possible the wiring was just hidden in the folds. The dress has been slightly disassembled and will just need some seams resewn. I've pinned the dress as you see it. It's gonna take a seamstress about 20 minutes. It's not major work. Other than that, the gown is in quite good condition. Material is like new, except for minor minor minor (got that!) darkening of the area where she held the bouquet at front, and a bit of that at other lace places. It's only important for those of you who expect the dress to be like new. Really the only issue that you will have to deal with is that some of the pearls are missing at the waistband, so you will have to find similar or redistribute, and many of the pearls have discolored. There is minor underarm discoloration, but only seen way inside... the oversleeves are fine. Measures: 35/36" bust, 28" underbust/highwaist, 60" long from shoulder to hem in front, 83" long to end of train in back. The shoes fit me perfectly at size 6.5-7!! And I have a fairly wide foot with high instep, and they are still comfy!! The satin has a few tears, but the shoes are basically excellent... just cover the tears with shoe ornament at front. I've priced the gown properly for you to deal with the minor issues. And if you can, you've got a great wearable Edwardian gown with shoes!!! SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 6/8
SOLD#3954 - c. 1980's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE White Lace "Flamenco" Wedding Gown! This gown was purchased directly from a Nolan Miller auction, including many of his one-of-a-kind gowns designed for the New York City Ballet. I can almost guarantee that this is also a one-of-a-kind with definite couture details, and I absolutely guarantee that it will amaze your guests!! Extreme padded bust enhances the cleavage (as any Hollywood designer gown should - and I'm assuming you DO know that Nolan Miller was the designer for all the incredible fashions on the 1980's TV's "Dynasty"). Very fitted white lace through the torso and then to the "oh my gosh" skirt and train!!! Double wired ruffles of dotted net and wired tulle start at high thigh and continue to cascade around to long trained back. Completely lined in nude jersey for that "semi risqué" look. Very padded 80s shoulders can be toned down if you wish by a tailor/dressmaker. Also... if you love the gown, but are a bit more modest.. you can wear a white satin skirt under so your legs don't show at front, but you still get the same effect. Measures: 35/36" bust (my 34C doesn't fill it out), 28" waist, up to 36" hips (with easy 2" additional to enlarge), 105" long from shoulder to hem in back. Back zipper. Cuff zippers. Excellent condition with just extreme minor lace breaks and one edge needs to be sewed back on to hem. $ 1,450. SOLD
Approx. - Size 6/8 (busty)
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