Black Fish Scale Sequin Sheath Dress with Draped Ruched Hobble Skirt – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
This poured-on wiggle dress attracts serious attention on two fronts: first, its aurora borealis sequins shimmer green and purple to resemble eye-catching fish scales. Second, its dr...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Stylish Asian Inspired Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned in raspberry and red silk and wool dress designed with an Asian influence adapting a cheongsam style and fastenings combined with skirt inspired by Poiret’s hobble skirt. ...
Nude Lace Lampshade Funnel Skirt Cocktail Party Dress – XS, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sleeveless lace wiggle dress with tiered hobble skirt and spaghetti straps. Front bodice princess seams and bust darts; side metal zipper closure with top hook and eye.
Ultraviolet Beaded Art Deco Hobble Gown w Pointed Waterfall Skirt - S, 1980s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
An exclamation indeed! Violet hobble gown with padded shoulders, dolman cap sleeve and V-neck blouson bodice; inset diamond shape cummerbund cradles bustline above waist and creates...
Black Bustier Evening Dress with Semi Sheer Lace Blouse Size 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
The reversed black satin dress has a fitted bodice with small straps. The skirt is hobbled but wraparound with an opening on the side and loose pleats.
Edwardian Woman's 2 Piece Titanic Era Suit
Located in Toronto, ON
In my opinion, the lining is not original and maybe replaced in the 1940's. Hobble skirt has side snaps. Pair with a crisp blouse and parasol for a look that is right at home in t...
Commes des Garcons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Commes des Garcons pale gray and ivory light weight wool ensemble, consisting of a long, "hobble" shape skirt with back middle slit, and a cropped, bolero jacket with a wide ivory b...
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Size: vintage 12; comparable to size S
Metallic Green and Gold Floral Cocktail Dress w Lampshade Hobble Skirt- S, 1950s
By Jay Original
Located in Tucson, AZ
From the estate of a mid-century opera singer comes this New Look party dress, which looks like it might have stepped out of a Henry Clarke fashion shoot. High fashion touches like b...
Hiroko Koshino Hybrid Linen Sari Kimono Wrap Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
The effect when top and skirt are worn together is that of a hobbled skirt.
1980s Yohji Yammamoto Elegant Blue Skirt Suit
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Yohji skirt suit Jacket can be buttoned up on one side Hobble skirt has belt loops Shoulder pads Side slant pockets Skirt zips up the back witha short metal zipper Jack...
1890-Early 1900s Belle Epoque Tulle Lame
Located in Rockwood, ON
The dress is an overdress and has a heavy Oriental influence a la Paul Poiret with it's loose, simple shape, high waist, kimono sleeves and slight hobble skirt. The slip is silk cha...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Prada Runway Postcard Print Cotton Dress, Spring 2004
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian fashion house, Prada, is known for their status at the forefront of luxury fashion. Through comingling a clean tailored aesthetic with at times highly experimentalist techniq...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
McQueen Purple gown, Autumn/Winter 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen Runway Look 45 from the fall 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" show. McQueen's intention, he said, was to strip away "all theatrics and focus purely on design." With this ex...
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed silk lamé. This ensemble fits like a modern size XS. The top is fully lined with rear ...
Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
There is something gloriously defiant about a corset top by Vivienne Westwood. It never simply dresses the body - it stages it. This piece feels like a love letter to 18th-century se...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
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