Browse Items (195 total)
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Evening gown
Black gossamer silk souffle evening gown; strapless; bodice draped and ruched, sewn with single layer diagonal shoulder piece; extra front panel starting at beaded crescent shape at right side waistline, drapes in a low loop and ends at upper back; full and flowing skirt. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. -
Detail of evening gown floats
Long off-white silk organdy evening gown with floral embroidery in shades of yellow-gold, bronze, and off-white. Empire style folded yellow-gold silk taffeta attached belt, ending in long and wide shaped floats at top of center back zipper; floats can be worn as train or tied as sash. -
Evening gown
Long off-white silk organdy evening gown with floral embroidery in shades of yellow-gold, bronze, and off-white; fitted strapless bodice with boned inner constructed bodice; empire style folded yellow-gold silk taffeta attached belt, ending in long and wide shaped floats at top of center back zipper; floats can be worn as train or tied as sash; shorter straight front, longer and fuller back; two attached slips are hand-overcast. -
Detail of buttons on evening gown
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Evening gown without jacket
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.287.B) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Green and black silk satin evening gown; empire waistline; green silk satin bodice and half inch straps; button/loop with zipper closure at left side; black Peg skirt with right side seam slit; full length. B. Green silk satin bolero jacket; heavily encrusted with gold braid and red and amber faceted flat beads; Hook and eye closure. Turkish inspired. 1958 showroom sample. -
Detail of evening gown underbodice
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown with wrap
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. B. Wrap; rectangular; lined with wool crepe. -
Evening gown
Black floral silk matelasse ensemble. Fabric is black ground with pink roses and green stems in a warp print. A. Evening gown; strapless; interior bodice built over a strapless, longline bra; asymmetrical front; straight skirt; ankle length; multiple pleats at kick vent. Worn with wrap (Object ID #1997.237.B). -
Evening gown
Heavy beige lace over white satin back crepe and white chiffon evening gown; strapless; wide band of lined white-beige mutation mink around top; long, straight, very slim skirt; concealed center back zipper with hook, eye, and snap closure; attached off-white boned inner bodice. Made exclusively for L. S. Ayres & Co., Indianapolis. -
Evening gown
Teal silk crepe evening gown; V-neckline, dipping down to deep "V" in back; sleeveless; draped around neck and raised waist which becomes a sash at back and loops up front to form an overskirt; A-line skirt underneath; rhinestone pin at center front breast. -
Evening gown
Pale blue jersey evening gown; decolette neckline; kimono sleeve gathered at top and bottom; gathered yoke at empire waist; gathered sash at deep V-neckline that hangs vertically; deep V-neckline in back; center back zipper. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; large keyhole opening at front; hand-rolled edges; one covered button closure at neck; opening reveals lace bodice; long slender souffle sleeves, edged in lace; hook and eye at wrist; intricate drapery twisted in center front, continuing in short cascade over left side; crepe floor length skirt. -
Evening gown
Coral pink silk chiffon over silk crepe evening gown; strapless; chiffon at bodice pleated diagonally; high waist at front, curving below waist at back; slight train; floating floor length scarf panel attached vertically along center back. Exclusively for Bullocks Wilshire. -
Evening gown with shawl
A. Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. B. Long gold lamé shawl; long hand-knotted beige silk fringe bound in gold metallic thread. -
Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Evening gown
Red silk lamé evening gown with gold and silver flecks; straight silhouette; square neckline; elbow-length sleeves; shoulder pads; left side zipper; ankle length; dress has stripe effect through the manipulation of the fabric, stripes appear vertical on bodice and horizontal on skirt. -
Evening gown
Black wool knit evening gown; black ground with red and green bands of abstract rectangles; high cowl neckline; long straight sleeves; A-line in front, dropped gathered waistline in back; center back zipper; fully lined.
Worn by Florence Eiseman to receive the Gimbels Fashion Forum Award in 1971. -
Evening gown with shawl
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. B. Shawl; triangular. -
Evening gown
Gold metallic knit ensemble. A. Evening gown; A-line; jewel neckline; sleeveless; four 1.5 inch covered buttons accented with gold and silver studs/buttonholes at asymmetrical side back closure; A-line skirt; full evening length. Worn with shawl (Object ID #1997.224.B).