c.1970 Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Cotton Pique Dress With Poet Sleeves

This 1970's two piece dress and jacket ensemble by Victoria Royal is quite a ladylike version of a tuxedo. The dress zips and hooks at the back with a built in bow tie, silver beading at the waist and a row of rhinestone buttons at the front that replicates a tux shirt. The cropped collarless jacket is embellished with a beaded trellis pattern that compliments the beading on the dress. Both pieces are in a weighty sea foam blue matte satin. Think of this look as 'First Lady Fashion' ... Pat Nixon, Betty Ford...

Saks Fifth Avenue youthful 1960's mod version of a classic 'little black dress' in a black crepe fabric that appears to be silk with rhinestone embellishments in the form of faux clip buckles. The fabric is lined and hemmed with padded cording which also lines the neck. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at the back with soft inverted pleats that add a little volume to the skirt while the bodice is fitted for a simple albeit sleek style. A wonderful vintage staple...

Bombshell beauty! 1950's wiggle dress in a slinky red silver lamé fabric with a bow accent at the bodice and hip pockets. The sleeveless silhouette zips and hooks at the scoop back...

Moire has never looked this good! This lovely and ladylike Adele Simpson dress has all the function of modern clothing with a definitive nod to Victorian styling. The simplistic de...

Louis Feraud's ladylike style gives way to girlish details in this dress from the 1980's. The silk blend dark floral is a black background accented with yellow flowers and a touch o...

Geoffrey Beene must have had fun playing with this crazy space age fabric. It looks like crumpled paper and feels like something used in a galaxy far far away. It all comes together with Mr. Beene's iconic American style to create a fun cocktail dress perfect for a night on the town. The red upper is trimmed with a metallic silver border which creates a trompe l'oeil effect at the back reminiscent of tuxedo tails...

Vintage strapless long strapless dress in quilted blue silk sewn with feather and rhinestone stripes, Atelier Versace label, side zip and deep neckline. ...

VERSACE Collection Spring/Summer 2010 look # 46 The sensational color, one-shoulder design, artfully embellished body and fluid skirt - which allows effortless movement - ensure...

Gorgeous sheer washy Atlantic blue silk midi dress by Richilene for Elizabeth Arden. This dress features long sheer balloon sleeves, a ruffled collar and full sweep triple layered sk...

This custom 1960's ensemble is composed of a deep green embellished silk with a floral motif. The jacket features center front hook and eye closures and the gown has a center back zi...

Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...

Verheyen London Blue Kimono in Italian Silk Satin with Faux Fur - One size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of jea...