Browse Items (237 total)

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black floral lace evening dress with stitched tape lace design in red, green, lavender, and white; contrast lavender bodice; fit and flare; scoop neckline; cap sleeves; natural waistline; scalloped hem. B. Black floral lace evening jacket with stitched tape lace design in red, green, lavender, and white; fitted; peplum effect; scoop neckline; long straight sleeves; scalloped hem on sleeves and peplum.

  Tags 1990s, 2000s, black, dress, Geoffrey Beene, green, jacket, lace, purple, red, white

• Dress

  White satin and black crepe dress; tuxedo look; white satin faux vest over black crepe sheath dress; deep V-neckline in front; double-breasted with black buttons; long set-in sleeves; center back zipper closure; lined; knee length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Adele Simpson, black, crepe, dress, satin, tuxedo, white

• Dress

  Black crepe shift dress; jewel neckline; long one-piece set-in sleeves; no darts; invisible zipper closure at center back; pleated satin swag from under right arm over left shoulder, tails hang over left shoulder back; slit at back hem; knee length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Adele Simpson, black, crepe, dress, satin

• Dress

  Black plain weave linen dress with large blue dot pattern; sheath dress; bateau neckline; 9 black satin-covered disc button closure down left back side; short puffed sleeves; natural waistline; attached 3 inch black satin sash which ties at center back; short straight skirt.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Adele Simpson, black, blue, dress, linen, polka dots, satin

• Man's dress shirt

  Man's white muslin tuxedo shirt; wing collar; 10 tucks on front; French cuffs. A couple of buttons are missing.

  Tags 1990s, Bill Blass, dress shirt, menswear, muslin, shirt, tuxedo, white

• Jacket

  White lace Chanel style jacket; jewel neckline; hidden snap center front closure with 5 black braid buttons; long straight sleeves with 2 braid buttons at cuffs; 2 mock pockets with flap/button at bust; 2 single welt pockets with flap/button at hip; scalloped lace edging on all edges and pocket flaps.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Bill Blass, jacket, lace, white

• Dress

  Fuchsia Irish linen day dress; round neckline; short sleeves; neckline and pockets have white button and bound buttonhole details; top-stitched extended bib into open pockets, sewn into side seams; center back invisible zipper closure; unlined; short length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Bill Blass, dress, fuchsia, linen, pink

• Dress

  Black velvet and satin dress; left side of bodice is velvet, right side is satin; skirt is reversed; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; natural waistline with ribbon belt; bow at center front; straight skirt, slightly tucked at waist; center back zipper closure; knee length. "After 5" dress.

  Tags 1990s, Bill Blass, black, dress, satin, velvet

• Dress

  Black crepe sheath dress; 3 inch wide lace collar; collar attached to dress by ribbon; long gathered sleeves with lace cuffs; invisible zipper closure; shoulder pads; unlined; five inch lace hem; knee length; lace is machine-sewn in flower pattern.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Bill Blass, black, crepe, dress, lace

• Jacket and slacks

  Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Bill Blass, blue, jacket, navy, pants, plaid, slacks, suit, white

• Jacket and skirt

  Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; raised waistline; side seam zipper closure; knee length. With the slacks (Object ID #1999.276.c) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Bill Blass, blue, jacket, navy, plaid, skirt, suit, white

• Cocktail dress

  A. Black crepe cocktail sheath dress; jewel neckline; bell-shaped short sleeves, triple tiered pleated organza; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk taffeta ribbon tie belt; picot edge; 2 inches.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, belt, Bill Blass, black, cocktail dress, crepe, dress, taffeta

• Three piece ensemble

  Black and white pinstriped cotton suit. A. Blazer jacket; notched collar with reversed fabric on lower lapel; 2 button center front closure; straight sleeves; 2 double welt pockets with reverse fabric at hipline. B. Straight skirt; high-rise waistline; knee length. C. Vest; reverse fabric from rest of suit; 3 button center front closure.

  Tags 1990s, Bill Blass, black, cotton, jacket, skirt, stripes, suit, vest, white

• Dinner dress

  A. Navy blue and off-white silk chiffon dinner dress; jewel neckline; eight button closures down center front; shoulder pads; set-in bishop sleeves; single button at each cuff; floor length. B. Off-white silk half slip; pencil silhouette; elastic waistline; center back zipper closure with one hook and eye; slit up center back.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, dinner dress, dress, James Galanos, navy blue, off-white, silk, silk chiffon, slip

• Evening gown

  White fully beaded evening gown; silver shoulder yoke; sleeveless; lined in ivory silk satin.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, beads, evening gown, James Galanos, silk satin, silver, white

• Dance dress

  Beige silk jersey dance dress; round neckline; sleeveless; waist yoke; braided jersey rope around waist; back identical to front with hook and eye closure; pleated jersey skirt; weight of hem has pulled on fabric; Grecian inspired.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, beige, dance dress, dress, James Galanos, silk jersey

• Evening gown

  Fuchsia crinkled silk evening gown; strapless; bodice fabric crinkled horizontally, skirt crinkled vertically; back bodice has 2 large bows with space between; side zipper closure; lined in fuchsia satin.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, evening gown, fuchsia, Mary McFadden, pink, silk

• Dress without coat

  A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.51.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, dark blue, dress, Mary McFadden, silk crepe

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, coat, dark blue, dress, Mary McFadden, ottoman, silk crepe, silk taffeta

• Evening gown

  Dark midnight blue pleated polyester evening gown; deep v-neckline; shoulder pads; long narrow sleeves; midriff ornamented in tiny orange, gold, magenta, and purple sequins with gold beads and threads; motifs are Indian or Javanese inspired; side zipper closure; bodice lined in midnight blue charmeuse; ankle length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, dark blue, evening gown, Mary McFadden, polyester