THREE PARTY DRESSES, AMERICA, 1980s

1 black guipure lace on dotted net over pink wool, illusion neckline & long sleeve, w/ silk lining, B 36.5", W 26", L 41", (minor fraying to lace edges) very good; 1 Fortuny pleated silver & celadon p

1 brown printed chiffon in Indian palampore inspired floral, scoop neck, full length fitted sleeve w/ zip at cuff, flared skirt w/ foulard hem, keyhole above zip, floral chiffon underskirt, crepe unde

1 black crepe ankle length sheath w/ balloon sleeves of double layered gauze, outer layer cut, embroidered & w/ appliques in floral & foliate motif, label "Richilene, New York", B 36", W 34", L 52", (

Both w/ label "Bill Blass": 3-pc evening ensemble c/o brown velvet jacket w/ corded braided sequin & rhinestone encrusted applique w/ mink cuffs, brown hammered silk camisole & ankle length skirt of w

All w/ black label "Ceil Chapman": 1 w/ draped bodice into off-the-SH sleeves, fitted bodice & full skirt, B 35", W 27", L 53.5", (light stains lap & B, 1" seam opening left sleeve & 0.25" armscye) ve

1 black silk sleeveless evening sheath w/ bateau neckline, attached cocoon cape, pleated to SHs & underside of hem, weighted hem, CB zip closure, c. 1957-1960, label, "Traina-Norell New York", B 40",

1 hand painted silk evening sheath w/ sequin & beaded drops & beaded bands in impressionist chevron, hidden zip closure at back left SH, B 36", W 33", L 54", excellent; 1 long sleeve black & white pol

1 black silk dress w/ blouson bodice, double ruched piped & stuffed SH puffs applied to short dolman sleeve, gathered over Hs & into back W, self covered CB button & zip closure, label "Galanos", B 42

Both w/ lace overdress & attached slips: 1 mocha A-line party dress w/ scalloped, square neckline, cap sleeves, fitted bodice & flared skirt, CB zip closure, label "I. Magnin & Co.", B 35", W 27", L 4

All w/ drop Ws, gathered skirts & size 6-8: 1 "Oleg Cassini" gold lame & brown silk brocade in paisley pattern; 1 black lace halter bodice w/ cat print skirt & 1 strapless black w/ B&W polka dot skirt

1 white matelesse mini w/ jeweled collar & hem, B 34", W 28", H 37", (bead losses, several stains); 1 white & black color-block, empire, B 34", W 29", H 39", (1 tiny spot) excellent; 1 light & dark pi

Silk organza princess line dress overlayed w/ embroidered mesh w/ gel sequins, rhinestones & facetted glass drops, bateau neckline, SS zip closure, pellon lining in skirt, bodice lined in silk organza

Printed silk twill faux wrap party dress printed in pink rose & green foliate motifs w/ gathered & pleated crossover bodice & W band into twist at left W & continuing into faux wrap front skirt panel,

Afternoon dress of buttercream poult de soie w/ chine floral garden motifs, V-neckline, short batwing sleeves, drop W w/ applied cummerbund into CB closure, flared box pleated panel skirt, label "Iren

Silk faille, silk taffeta pleated neck & sleeve trim, linings silk charmeuse & taffeta, all finishing by hand, double back zippers, 1 on dress & 1 on lining, label "Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Strapless midnight blue/black satin having boned strapless bodice with dropped waist and A-line skirt, both edged in black floral lace with sequins and beads, underskirt having exposed layered tulle h

Both labeled, sleeveless & short: 1 Jean Patou, black silk w/ plaid motif, see through bodice, horsehair shoulder & skirt foundations, FR Size 40, B 36", W 25", L 36", excellent; 1 Courreges hot pink

2 printed white dresses: 1 blue carnation print, B 42", W 31", L 42" & 1 "Novarese" pastel cloud print w/ attached cape, B 36", W 26", H 40", L 44"; 1 emerald satin w/ large bow on shoulder strap, B 3

2 labeled "Sophie": 1 white lace w/ blue cord outline, B 36"-38", W 27", H to 38", L 40", (stained & small lace breaks) fair & 1 pin-tucked blue silk taffeta, B 34", W 25", L 42", (hem shortened 2") e

1 linen babydoll style evening dress w/ rose motif Schiffli lace bodice & ruffled cutout edge, self-cord w/ CF flat B to empire W, Pucci, c. 1955, label "Emilio Pucci Firenze", B 34", W 29", L 53", (l

1 navy blue lace over lilac chiffon, matching sleeveless jacket, B 36", W to 27", L 43.5"; 1 "Carlyle" grey silk organdy w/ blue & green floral embroidery, B to 36", W 24.5", L 44"; 1 black w/ embroid

1 short sleeve glazed cotton in black, red, yellow & white graphic print, w/ surplice bodice, 2 tiered skirt gathered to CF W & self-belt w/ double button closure, label "Guy LaRoche", B 37", W 25", L

All w/ fitted bodices & dirndle skirts: 1 black velvet w/ gold/green skirt, B 42", W 32", L 40", (belt missing); 1 "Stanley Plastos Martin Ross" gold lace w/ pewter skirt, B 34", W 23", H 38", L 41";

1 rayon halter dress w/ shirt collar, red CF buttons & oversized draped pockets to front full gathered skirt, B 34", W 25", L 45.5", (CF snaps detached w/ green oxidization stains, 3.5" x 0.5" light s