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1960's Womens Knit Dress
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1960's Womens Knit Dress
60s -no label- Womens ivory polyester short sleeve mid length knit dress. Laced trim on the EMPIRE WAIST, sleeves and wide round neckline, with a flared skirt, domed goldtoned button accents on the upper left front and a metal back zip closure.


Fits: 32Bust 26Waist 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $38.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
255617
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -no label- Womens peach and white polyester short sleeve mid length knit dress. Classic A-line shape, with a textured flower pattern on the skirt, an EMPIRE WAIST, solid bodice with bust darts and front button accents, a round neck and back zip closure.


Fits: 31Bust 27Waist 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
255573
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -Happenings- Womens bright green polyester sleeveless mid length knit dress. A flared skirt with box pleats on the front, a fitted WAIST, bust darts, a banded round neck and back zip closure.


Fits: 33Bust 26Waist 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $34.00
  
1970's Womens Mini Knit Hippie Dress
255141
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1970's Womens Mini Knit Hippie Dress
70s -no label- Womens dark plum, hot pink, white, green, yellow and grey-blue polyester blend short sleeve mini knit Hippie dress. A busy floral print, with lace trim on the hem, on the elastic ruffled sleeves, collaring the V-neckline, down the front of the bodice and on the EMPIRE WAISTline, a flared skirt, button accents below the neck and a back zip closure.


Fits: 33Bust 28Waist 35Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $42.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
255138
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -Bleeker Street- Womens dark brown and white polyester longsleeve mid length knit dress. Teeny dot print, with contrasting fold back slit button cuffs, and fold over collar, an elastic WAIST, full skirt and button loop closures to the WAIST on the front of the bodice.


Fits: 36Bust 28Waist to 30Waist to 40Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $34.00
  
1960's Womens Mod Mini Knit Dress
255136
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1960's Womens Mod Mini Knit Dress
60s -no label- Womens green, black, blue, yellow, white, coral and metallic gold slinky nylon blend sleeveless mini knit dress. Bubbles print with sparkling thread accents, an EMPIRE WAIST, ruched V-neckline and a back zip closure.


Fits: 31Bust 26Waist 32Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $46.00
  
1970's Womens Maxi Prairie Style Hippie Dress
254804
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1970's Womens Maxi Prairie Style Hippie Dress
70s -Candi jones- Womens off white sheer knit thin cotton weave, floor length hippie style prairie inspired dress with sheer knit floral lace upper bust seaming and short sleeves. Dress has rear zip closure, thin rounded stand up collar, EMPIRE bust seaming with self fabric tie off belt and full skirt. Would make a unique bridal/wedding dress too!


Fits: 30Bust 26Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $48.00
  
1970's Womens Maxi Prairie Style Hippie Dress
254803
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1970's Womens Maxi Prairie Style Hippie Dress
70s -Care Label- Womens light blue background, nylon lined, thin cotton blend floor length hippie style prairie dress with off white floral lace trim along v-neckline, flat skirt hem and flutter cut short sleeves. Dress has rear zip closure, tie back EMPIRE bust seaming and full skirt. Very faint discoloration on back left shoulder, difficult to spot in wear and may lessen with additional treatment.


Fits: 34Bust 30Waist 44Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1970's Womens Hippie Maxi Dress
254802
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1970's Womens Hippie Maxi Dress
70s -Michelle- Womens green background with red, violet, black, neon green, hot pink and yellow abstract floral print floor length heavy, thick cotton short sleeve dress with v-neckline, rear zip closure, darted bust, EMPIRE WAIST seaming and full skirt with thick quilted wavy hem featuring beaded accenting.


Fits: 32Bust 26Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $50.00
  
1960's Womens A-line Day Dress
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1960's Womens A-line Day Dress
60s -Home Sewn- Womens blue background with red and white floral in dot print mid length, cotton blend, longsleeve a-line day dress with rounded neckline, rear metal zip closure, two button faux placket above EMPIRE bust seaming and rick rack trim in pink along flat full skirt hemline.


Fits: 38Bust 50Hip 28Sleeve
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $45.00
  
1970's Womens Wool Maxi Dress
254303
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1970's Womens Wool Maxi Dress
70s -Missing Label- Womens red background with yellow, green, white and black plaid print wool blend, tank cut, floor length dress with rear zip closure and solid black belt banded EMPIRE seaming above full skirt with lone ruffle drop trim. Faint discoloration on back right shoulder, difficult to notice in wear and may lessen with additional treatment.


Fits: 32Bust to 34Bust 30Waist 48Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
254287
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Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
80s -Care Label Made in USA- Womens green background polyester and nylon mid length totally 80s cocktail dress with asymmetric neckline, sleeveless styling, rear zip closure and boned bodice that drops to asymmetric mid WAIST seaming with oversized bow at left hip. Full crinoline lined skirt. Faint discoloration on mid WAIST seaming, difficult to see in wear and may lessen with additional treatment.


Fits: 30Bust 24Waist Free Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $60.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Cocktail Dress
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Womens Wicked 90s Cocktail Dress
90s -Jim Hjelm- Womens opalescent violet background nylon on nylon, mid length, halter cut wicked 90s cocktail dress with flat box pleated upper bust seaming along modest v-neckline, EMPIRE bust seaming and rear zip closure.


Fits: 34Bust 28Waist 38Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $50.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
253901
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Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
80s -Electra- Womens light seam foam blue background polyester and metallic, floor length, sleeveless totally 80s cocktail dress with sweetheart seaming along modest v-neckline, rear zip closure, princess seaming and boned side bodice. Dress has EMPIRE WAIST that falls to off center left hem ruffle falls.


Fits: 30Bust to 32Bust 27Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $65.00
  
1970's Womens Disco Dress
253388-A16353
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1970's Womens Disco Dress
70s -Mynette- Womens peachy coral, silky synthetic, longsleeve dress, having elastic wrist shaping. Elastic at the WAIST seam give shape to it, as well as the bodice. The round neckline is finished by a narrow hemmed band. The upper bodice gathers into the seam, with a zipper closing the back. A bow details the left side, with side carriers holding a matching lace style WAIST area belt. Factory pressed pleats add eye interest to the skirt. This mid-length garment measures 45.5in from shoulder to hem


Fits: 36Bust 28Waist 38Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $34.00
  
1970's Womens Dress
253387-A16352
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1970's Womens Dress
70s -Fabric Label- Womens lavender, blended cotton and polyester knit dress. Tiny lavender and plum flowers are in a diamond shape, outlined by dark gold. Violet buttons close the front, below the dog ear fold over collar, to the slightly dropped WAIST seam. Longsleeves are finished with 3.0in cuffs, fastened by dual buttons. Factory faux pleats add eye interest to the skirt, which attaches into the back of the WAIST seam, with the bodice fabric hanging loosely over it, giving a two piece appearance. This mid-length garment measures 37in from shoulder to hem


Fits: 40Bust 42Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $38.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Floral Elaine (Seinfeld) Dress
253385-A16350
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Womens Totally 80s Floral Elaine (Seinfeld) Dress
80s -Liz Claiborne- Womens black, rayon, short sleeve dress, having a tiny, mocha, leaf shaped all over pattern. An ivory cream, lace, fold over collar details the V shaped neckline, with buttons fastening the front below. The 1.0in wide, fabric covered belt, is held by side thread carriers and has a vinyl backing. Pleats extend from the shoulder to the hem, with subtle elastic shaping at the WAIST. In back pleats extend from the yoke to WAIST, on each side of the center. Pads are hand- tacked into the shoulder seam, providing the wide shoulder appearance of the era. This midi-length garment measures 46in from shoulder to hem


Fits: 36Bust 28Waist 38Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $32.00
  
1970's Womens Cockail or Prom Dress
253378-A16343
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1970's Womens Cockail or Prom Dress
70s -Label Missing- Womens wine, longsleeve, silky synthetic, longsleeve dress, having elastic cuff shaping. The sheer overlay bodice has a lowered opaque acetate underlining, with the front slightly rounded and the dipped back square, with a zipper below. The overlay has a high neckline, with a fold over rolled collar front. The bodice gathers into the raised WAIST seam, with vertical darts stitched into the acetate fabric. Side thread carriers hold a .25in wide satin ribbon, which may be fastened in either front or back. Sheer fabric is also over the skirt section, with an additional shorter asymmetrical overlay extending from the left WAIST area to the right, creating design interest. This floor length garment measures 54in from shoulder to hem


Fits: 33Bust 35Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1960's Womens Dress
253373-A16338
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1960's Womens Dress
60s -Personal Design Label- Womens lavender, with white floral lace overlay, short sleeve dress. Elastic creates a 1.75in ruffle, with laced finishing the outer edge of the short sleeves. Purple 1/4in velvet ribbon is bow tied on the upper side. EMPIRE shaping rises in the center front, with gentle ruching adding shaping to the bodice. Matching purple 1.25in wide ribbon extends from side seams and may be bow fastened in the back. Lace edges the square neck edge, with a zipper fastening the back. This mid-length garment measures 37in from shoulder to hem


Fits: 34Bust 36Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $33.00
  
1960's Womens Mod Knit Dress
253214
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1960's Womens Mod Knit Dress
60s -Mr Bob- Womens dark gold and black polyester longsleeve mid length ultra mod knit dress. A two-piece look with braided trim, a laced WAIST detail, a stand up collar and back zip closure. There are a few very minor thread pulls, barely noticeable.


Fits: 33Bust 25Waist 33Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $44.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
253207
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -Cay Arte- Womens white, powder blue and sky blue textured polyester longsleeve mid length knit dress. A lattice print skirt, with fitted WAIST, button cuffs, a notched fold over collar and full button front with hook at the WAIST.


Fits: 34Bust 25Waist 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $38.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
252875
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Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
80s -Nadine- Womens black background polyester blend, mid length totally 80s, sleeveless cocktail dress with velvet bust, gold tone EMPIRE WAIST pleated seaming that falls to full crinoline lined black and gold geometric print skirt. Dress has rear zip closure and full nylon lining.


Fits: 34Bust 29Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $55.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
252868
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Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
90s -Zum Zum- Womens black background rayon and acetate blend tank cut, floor length wicked 90s cocktail dress with rounded neckline, thin tank straps, rear zip closure and EMPIRE bust seaming that drops to full skirt with sheer knit overlay.


Fits: 30Bust 26Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
252864
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Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
80s -Missing Label- Womens royal blue background polyester and nylon blend totally 80s cocktail dress with v-neckline, thick bows atop gathered short cap sleeves, princess seaming, rear zip closure and thick banded mid WAIST belting over EMPIRE WAIST seaming that falls to full skirt.


Fits: 32Bust 26Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
252861
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Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
90s -CDC- Womens purple background nylon lined, polyester blend, tank cut, floor length wicked 90s cocktail dress with v-neckline, rear zip closure and beaded EMPIRE bust seaming. Small discoloration on bodice, barely noticable in wear and may lessen with additional treatment.


Fits: 36Bust 32Waist 42Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
252860
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Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
90s -Made in USA Care Label- Womens wine background polyester velvet, rayon bodied and lined floor length wicked 90s cocktail dress with rear zip closure, rounded neckline, thick shoulder pads atop short sleeves and bow accented EMPIRE bust seaming that falls to full a-line skirt. Small spot on front of dress that may lessen with additional treatment.


Fits: 32Bust 28Waist 40Hip
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Maxi Cocktail Dress
252853
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Womens Totally 80s Maxi Cocktail Dress
80s -Missing Label, likely Home Sewn- Womens pink background floor length polyester and nylon blend totally 80s cocktail dress with sheer knit floral lace trim along rounded neckline and thin tank straps, rear zip closure, EMPIRE bust seaming and sheer knit overlay along full skirt with ruffled hem.


Fits: 28Bust 24Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $45.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
252839
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Womens Wicked 90s Maxi Cocktail Dress
90s -Saks Fifth Avenue Tadashi- Womens brown on brown background polyester and spandex blend maxi wicked 90s cocktail dress with velvet short sleeve, drop WAIST torso and sateen floor length skirt with deep a-line hem. Dress has mock turtle neckline, back zip closure and belt loops at mid WAIST to add a little flare of your own if desired.


Fits: 34Bust 28Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $65.00
  
1990's Womens Wicked 90s Cocktail Dress
252632
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Womens Wicked 90s Cocktail Dress
90s -JR Nights- Womens black background mid length, tank cut wicked 90s polyester and spandex blend, acetate lined cocktail dress with dot print bodice, rear zip closure, rounded neckline and satin banded EMPIRE WAISTline seaming with center placed bow just above velvet skirt.


Fits: 38Bust 34Waist 44Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $40.00
  
1980's Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
252626
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Womens Totally 80s Cocktail Dress
80s -Betsy and Adam- Womens emerald green shark skin sheen background nylon on nylon mid length totally 80s cocktail dress with thick fold over collar creating deep cap sleeves and crossing over at modest v-neckline then pinching in at horizontal pleated EMPIRE bust seaming. Dress has center placed rear zip closure and wrap style straight skirt.


Fits: 34Bust 28Waist 38Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $75.00
  
1950's Womens Wool Romper Day Dress
252620
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1950's Womens Wool Romper Day Dress
50s -Missing Label- Womens green background wool blend, nylon lined romper style, tank cut day dress with rounded neckline, full button front closure and princess seamed bodice that ends at thick banded EMPIRE bust with thin belt loops to add a little flare of your own before dropping to full skirt that would shorten nicely with a little crinoline underlay.


Fits: 32Bust 27Waist Free Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $80.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
252577
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -no label- Womens shades of peach, teal and green polyester sleeveless mid length knit dress. A-line style with a sheer floral EMPIRE WAIST detail, a scoop neckline and back zip closure.


Fits: 35Bust 30Waist 37Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $39.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Cocktail Dress
252558
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1970's Womens Knit Cocktail Dress
70s -care label- Womens spearmint polyester longsleeve mid length cocktail dress. Pearl bead and rhinestone accents at the WAIST and on the sleeves, princess style seams, a flared skirt, V-neckline and back zip closure.


Fits: 34Bust 29Waist 36Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $42.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
252550
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -Joseph Magnin- Womens dark brown and white polyester sleeveless mid length dress. A solid flared skirt, fitted WAIST, polka dot print slinky bodice, a round neckline, shaping darts and a back zip closure.


Fits: 31Bust 25WAist 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $38.00
  
1970's Womens Dress
252543
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1970's Womens Dress
70s -no label- Womens light grey, midnight blue, white and shades of taupe and brown polyester blend long sleeve mid length dress. A batik style print and horizontal patterned stripes, a full skirt, fitted WAIST, button cuffs, a fold over collar and button to the WAIST placket.


Fits: 36Bust 28Waist 38Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $37.00
  
1960's Womens Dress
252541
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1960's Womens Dress
60s -no label- Womens black cotton blend sleeveless mid length classic shift style dress. Heart themed lace with sheer lining, an attached bow detail at the WAIST, shaping darts, scoop neckline and back zip closure.


Fits: 32Bust 34Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $39.00
  
1980's Womens Dress
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1980's Womens Dress
80s -Montgomery Ward- Womens black background with pink, red and green rose print, longsleeve, midlength polyester dress with V-neckline, back zippered closure and attached bow at the middle WAIST.


Fits: 38Bust 30Waist 42HIp
Condition: Good Condition
Price: $38.00
  
1960's Womens Mod Wool Dress
252310
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1960's Womens Mod Wool Dress
60s -Missing Label- Womens cream background with shaded green repeating chevron print wool blend, nylon lined mid length mod day dress with rounded neckline, rear zip closure and suede feel center torso and EMPIRE bust seaming in green.


Fits: 36Bust 30Waist 44HIp
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $48.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
252268
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
70s -Missing Label- Womens tan background mid length, tank cut, double knit polyester dress with cross over v-neckline, rear zip closure and mid WAIST seaming with belt loops to add a little flare of your own above geometric almost floral print skirt.


Fits: 34Bust 28Waist 40Hip
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $34.00
  
1970's Womens Knit Dress
252262
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1970's Womens Knit Dress
7-0s -E n C jr- Womens sky blue background double knit polyester just above the knee length, longsleeve dress with rounded neckline, back zip closure, textured dot weave design and mid WAIST seaming that opens to pinch pleated full skirt.


Fits: 32Bust 26Waist free Hip 28Sleeve
Condition: Very Good Condition
Price: $36.00
  
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