1960s : Fashions of a Tradition-Changing Decade

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Lovely Peach Brocade 1960's Evening Gown w/ Faux Fur Trim & Matching Jacket
A classic 1960's sheath in a shimmering peach feather patterned brocade. Faux fur trim at the neckline. Rear nylon zipper. Dress has a matching lined jacket with faux fur trim at the collar and cuffs. Set appears to be home made, but is done VERY well.

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Lilli Ann Pink Shantung Cocktail Dress w/ Jacket
A very classic and lovely 1960's Lilli Ann suit in rosey pink silk shantung. Sleeveless sheath dress with rear nylon zipper. Matching jacket with notched collar and fun pink thread buttons. Dress and jacket are lined. Lilli Ann Paris San Francisco label.

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Hot Pink Chiffon 1960's Evening Gown w/ Watteau Back
A feminine, hot pink chiffon 1960's gown. Sleeveless with a gathered bust and a flowing watteau back (technically probably not really a watteau back, but basically the same idea!). Braid trim under bust. Dress is fully lined. Rear metal zipper.

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AWESOME Bill Blass 1960's Cocktail Dress
This dress is just awesome!!! One of those great little numbers that makes you smile as soon as you put it on. Turquoise, purple and green silk accented with turquoise satin. Flirty trapeze style with a halter front and square back. Off center rear metal zip. Dress is lined. Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner label.

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Harry Keiser Two Toned Pink Satin Evening Gown w/ Stole
A beautiful 1960's evening gown in light pink and hot pink satin. The dress has a light pink bust and straps, while the body of the dress is hot pink. Hot pink bow on bodice. Matching long stole is hot pink on one side and light pink on the other. Harry Keiser label. Rear metal zipper.

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The Most Perfect St. Patrick's Day Cocktail Dress
Have a St. Patrick's Day party to go to? This early 60's cocktail dress is perfect! Kelly green damask with a fitted bodice (slightly draped, weighted neckline) and semi-full skirt. Dress has a green chiffon shoulder scarf trailing down the back. Rear metal zipper. Dress is lined.

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SHIMMY! 1960's Black & Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress w/ Bead Fringe
A sparkling black and gold brocade 60's cocktail dress. Fitted, sleeveless sheath with attached overtop. Overtop has looped bead fringe that makes you want to shimmy and shake! Fully lined in black acetate. Rear metal zipper.

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Lovely Lavender Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
A lovely early 60's cocktail dress in lavender lace. Illusion bodice, sheer puffed 3/4 length sleeves. Slightly dropped (for a more flattering, fitted shape) pointed waist. Strapless, bone colored acetate liner.

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Wonderful 1960's Teal Traina Evening Gown
Terrific late 60's evening gown with a wine colored velvet bodice, a brown satin bow with fringe and a cream colored checkered skirt (checkers are matte satin and moire satin). Double rear metal zipper. Fully lined. "Teal Traina New York," label.

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FABULOUS Never Worn Early 60's Black Lace MATERNITY Cocktail Dress
A very hard to find item... a vintage maternity dress with style! I almost never buy vintage maternity dresses when I see them because they're usually so frumpy... that's certainly not the case with this one... this one rocks! Trapeze style black lace top with scalloped neckline and taupe velvet accents. Matching black lace straight skirt with belly cut-out (hidden by the top, obviously) and fully adjustable tie waist.

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SEXY Cherry Red Adele Simpson Early 1960's Cocktail Dress
A sexy red cocktail dress in an almost leopard texture. Slightly elongated bodice with 3/4 length sleeves. Deep "v" neck. Matching, attached camisole inside the dress. Dress has a fitted skirt. Rear nylon zipper. Dress is fully lined and really is impeccably constructed. White & grey Adele Simpson label (the one with the star).

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SENSATIONAL Estevez Embroidered Floral Organdy Evening Gown
A sensational early 60's evening gown from Luis Estevez. Off-white organdy covered in an exquisitely embroidery pattern of white daisies, blue tulips, pink roses, purple violets and yellow roses. Slightly elongated, fitted strapless bodice with two white daisy appliques at the top (one front, one back). Gown has a GLAM double skirt (short full skirt over long fitted skirt) with a pointed hem in the rear. Skirt is lined in off white taffeta. Bodice is lined in off white silk and is boned at the sides and back. Side metal zipper. Gown is largely finished by hand. ESTEVEZ label.

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FUN Harrods Pale Olive Silk 1960's Cocktail Dress
A fantastic 1960's cocktail shift in three different shades of shimmering olive (the colors still seem a bit dark to me in the photos) silk. Sleeveless with an almost turleneck collar. Dress is fully lined. Label reads, "Made by Harrods in Their Own Workroom." Rear nylon zipper.

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Neusteters Black Velvet & Lace 1960's Cocktail Dress
A fantastic 1960's cocktail dress in plush black velvet. Wonderful black lace insets backed in nude organza (at the waist there is no other lining, making it semi sheer... on the skirt the nude organza is backed in black). Velvet portions of the dress are lined. Rear nylon zipper. Label reads, "Neusteters."

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SUPER MOD Christian Dior 1960's Cocktail Dress
A terrifically (not sure that's a word) MOD cocktail dress from Christian Dior. c. late 60's (possibly early 70's). Black satin diamond appliques over sheer black silk organdy. Sleeveless drop waisted styling with kicky skirt. Additional beige organza lining (still sheer enough to need an additional slip). Rear nylon zipper. Label reads, "Christian Dior Boutique London." Numbered "54040," on the the label and inside the skirt. Additional label states that this is a sample.

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AWESOME Bill Blass 1960's Metallic Cocktail Dress w/ PLUNGING Neckline
A completely and toally awesome vintage Bill Blass cocktail dress in shimmering gold, deep pink, green, etc... PLUNGING (really almost to the waist) scalloped "V" neck. Long, slightly belled sleeves. Matching wide self fabric belt with snaps. Dress has a flirty, short skirt with scalloped hem. Rear nylon zipper. Dress is fully lined, except for the sleeves. Label reads, "Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner." Additional label for, "Goldwater's Arizona. Gold Circle Room."

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UNBELIEVABLE Strapless Early 60's Ball Gown W/ Hoop
An unbelivable prom dress in ivory synthetic chiffon with flocked butterflies and florals. Worn to a prom in 1961. I actually happen to have a copy of a photo (original photo not included... but I can print a copy if you would like) of the original owner in the dress. To see the original prom photo, please click here. Gown has an incredible, full skirt with a blue taffeta bow in the rear. This dress is comes with the hoop that was originally worn with the dress. Rear metal zipper. Bodice is boned. Dress is fully lined.

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The last photograph is the one mentioned in the blurb, taken in 1961.

 

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UNIQUE Lime & White Fully Sequined 1960's Evening Gown
A really unique and cool evening gown. Fully sequined in a lime and white diamond pattern over pale green acetate. Plunging neckline with thin straps and large lime satin band with bow. Dress is fully lined. Rear metal zipper.

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FAB-U-LOUS Oscar de la Renta Late 60's Mini Cocktail Dress
A truly FAB-U-LOUS cocktail dress from Oscar de la Renta in a wild and bold floral silk organdy. Circa 1967-68. High, ruffled neckline. Long, puffed sheer sleeves with ruffled cuffs. The dress lining is relatively fitted through the hips, but the actual skirt is flirty and free. Dress is lined nude organdy and tan crepe. Rear nylon zipper. The dress is impeccably constructed and mostly hand finished. Oscar de la Renta label.

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GORGEOUS Teal Silk Early 60's Cocktail Dress w/ FAB Skirt
A fantastic sleeveless cocktail dress in teal silk. Dress has a FABULOUSLY constructed skirt accented with self fabric rosettes. Dress is lined. Largely hand finished. Weighted hem. Rear metal zipper.

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