Vintage Evening Gowns - New This Week at Couture Allure

New this week at Couture Allure - vintage evening gowns for all your formal needs!

This 1960's evening gown is completely covered in beads and sequins in pale aqua and iridescent white. From Miss Stella at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel - a posh address indeed!

This late 1930's garden party dress is fashioned from silk in a vibrant blue and pink floral print.

This 1940's evening gown with it's matching bolero jacket of rust rayon crepe is adorned with light blue silk satin and elaborate gold bullion embroidery.

Designer Luis Estevez goes wild in this early 1970's maxi dress of silk in a yellow, black, and white graphic print.

And designer Pauline Trigere goes wild in this vintage 1990's evening gown of green plaid cotton voile adorned with smoky crystal rhinestones in three sizes from small to giant.

I really need to take better pictures of this beauty. This early 1960's gold brocade gown has a tulle mermaid hem for your inner diva!

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Accessories

New this week at Couture Allure are a couple of wonderful 60's evening dresses from a recent estate as well as a few scarves and necklaces.

In the 50's and 60's, if you needed a party dress or an evening gown, you headed over to the Lillie Rubin store because that was their specialty. This early 1960's cocktail dress has dangling crystals on the beaded bodice that move when you do.

The next time you want to channel the drama of a 1940's Hollywood film noir starlet like Rita Hayworth or Barbara Stanwyck, you'll want to pull this dress from your closet. Velvet and crepe combined with a side drape at the hip give you all the allure you need.

Perfect for a summer formal event or even a bride, this early 1960's evening gown is fashioned of off-white cotton pique with a dramatic band of beading that curves under the bust.

Sparkling crystal rhinestones surround marquise shaped emerald rhinestones on this exquisite vintage 1950's necklace.

This vintage Burberrys silk scarf is one of several scarves we listed this week. Check out the rest here.

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Evening Gowns

I love this stunning early 1960's evening gown by French couturier Bob Bugnand. Never heard of him? Read the listing for more information about this important designer.

One of my favorite 1950's bombshell dresses ever! Silk taffeta. Strapless shelf bust. Nude lace bustier. Big poufy drape at the hip. What's not to love?

This gorgeous red crepe evening gown from the 1940's is an Original by Olga. Crystal beads go all the way around the bodice.

Another company you may have never heard of, Design Thai was based in Bankok and produced hand-screened prints on resort and loungewear sold in high end department stores like Bergdorf Goodman and I. Magnin. This 1970's full length cotton dress can be worn by the pool or by the bar.

This 1960's wiggle dress by Mardi Gras is fashioned from a black and white cotton floral print. In a fun twist, the bodice is completely covered in matching black and white sequins.

Like the Design Thai dress, this 1960's suit also has an Asian pattern woven in red, pink, and green wool. I love the vibrant colors!

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Vintage Suits

Newly listed at Couture Allure are several designer dresses and a couple of fabulous vintage suits.

My favorite this week is this gorgeous 1950's red and yellow brocade cocktail dress with matching swing coat by Frank Tisch.

Here's a stunning 1970's Pauline Trigere evening gown. Worked in a hand-painted silk georgette with gold metallic woven in, this gown's design is based on the style of an Asian cheongsam mixed with an Indian sari.

You have got to click in and see the other pictures of this 1950's Rothmoor suit. The matching cape is attached with buttons at the shoulders, and the jacket itself is fitted and belted. Simply smashing!

New, old stock, this gorgeous 1970's Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus dress is worked in white Cluny lace layered over nude color taffeta lining. Perfect for a summer formal party or wedding!

One of our last prom dresses this season, this 1950's party dress is worked in light blue chiffon layered over pink taffeta and it has darker blue free floating drapes in the back.

You know we love Davidow suits, and this one is earlier, dating to the immediate post-war years of the mid-late 1940's.

Also this week, we've marked down and moved several things to our Sale page. Grab these bargains while you can!

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Designer Dresses

New this week at Couture Allure, we've added several designer dresses among others.

This 1960's mini dress is by Michael Mott for Paraphernalia. Paraphernalia was New York's answer to the London Mod boutique movement which opened in 1965. Betsey Johnson was the first in-house designer for Paraphernalia, and Michael Mott took over when she left to start her own business. Super rare, this dress is in blue velvet and is decorated with glass stones. It's no coincidence that Mott also designed jewelry, many times with large glass rhinestones.

This 1960's coat dress is a Givenchy Adaptation by Dan Millstein. The Dan Millstein company was one of the manufacturers that would send it's designers to Paris and pay a cover charge to attend the couture showings. They would then purchase several originals, bring them back to the US, and copy them with the designer’s approval.

This late 1960's skirt and vest set is by highly sought-after designer Mr. Dino. Mr. Dino is known for Pucci style prints. This set is made of cotton velveteen and does have the Mr. Dino signature in the print.

This elegant 1950's black silk full skirted dress is by another sought-after designer, Ben Reig. It has a distinctive neckline treatment with a floating band that ties in a bow.

Just in time for Viva Las Vegas, this 1950's Hawaiian made sarong dress comes with a matching stole. In nearly mint condition, I don't think it was ever worn!

Finally, one of my favorite dresses without a label this week is this 1960's cocktail dress. Take a look at those black satin roses at the hem!

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Evening Gowns and Suits

New this week at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion - we added several evening gowns from the 40's and 60's, as well as a few suits and dresses.

A dramatic red rose garden fashions a gorgeous evening gown from the early 1960's. Who doesn't need a touch of summer right now?

One of my favorite pieces ever. This exceptional late 1960's evening gown with its asymmetric one-shoulder and sleeve design will certainly set you apart from the crowd!

From the 1940's, this beaded evening gown has a touch of Egyptian flair, don't you think?

Ice blue silk shantung fashions a 1960's dress with matching beaded jacket.

And this 3-piece 1960's suit was styled after one that Jackie Kennedy wore on her trip to Mexico in 1962.
Finally, this sweet 1950's Kay Windsor gingham dress is perfect to wear for your next picnic or daytime stroll through the farmer's market.

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses

Newly listed at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion - some great cocktail dresses, a 1950's Emma Domb, and some pops of color for summer.

A 1950s floral satin cocktail dress is jazzed up with a bright red sash.

This early 1960s cocktail dress is given a dash of sass with the swirling ruffles at the left side and all around the hem.

Citrus color stripes are punched up with a bright pink velvet ribbon that is woven in and out of the full skirt of this 1950s cotton dress.

I had to show you the back of this 1950s tiered silk organza cocktail dress. A free floating drape is attached at the back waist and adds drama when you walk away.

Here's that 1950s Emma Domb dress I mentioned. Black taffeta, super full skirt, sweetheart neckline. What else do you need in a vintage party dress?

A 1960s cotton shift dress with loops at the hem. We love the look of this dress when brought up to date with a modern wide belt.


Who doesn't need a classic black evening gown in their closet? You'll find yourself reaching for this early 1960s evening gown over and over for years to come. So very Audrey!

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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Suits

Today begins a new regular Sunday feature in which I highlight some of the fabulous vintage dresses and such listed at Couture Allure during the previous week. I had the light photography backdrop up this week, so I worked with a lot of black and navy. Enjoy!

An incredible 1950's Givenchy cashmere sweater with matching polka dot linen skirt makes a smashing set for the office or dinner with your girlfriends. And yes, it's authentic and rare Givenchy.

An early 1960's black crepe cocktail dress with silver sequins, beads, and rhinestones in a fun starburst pattern.

A custom made late 1950's golden silk cocktail dress with matching reversible coat. Wear the coat with black side out or reverse it to wear gold side out. Stunning workmanship on this set!

A 1950's navy skirt suit with black velvet scrolls at the collar and pockets. This Forstmann wool is woven with 15% rabbit hair for a wonderfully soft hand.

A darling vintage 1950's cotton day dress with full skirt and big pockets in blue and grey plaid.

A dazzling vintage 1950's cocktail dress of sequined black lace layered over royal blue crepe for a unique two-tone effect.

A stunning vintage 1950's silk satin evening dress with a huge circle skirt. This dress has an attached silk netting slip and hand-worked finishing.

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Couture Allure Steal of a Deal Sale - Let's Have Some Fun!

Announcing our first ever Steal of a Deal January Sale!

Each day during the month of January, I'll be taking 50% off the price of one item on my website. I'll announce the item every morning here on my blog at about 9AM Eastern. The 50% markdown will be effective from 9AM - 8PM Eastern time, and there will be a new item announced every day until February 1.

This will be a first come-first served sale, and at 8PM Eastern each day, if the item hasn't sold, it will return to full price.

Will the items shown here go on sale? Maybe.....

....but you'll have to check here on my blog every morning to find out!

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Don't miss this fun sale! We'll see you every day in January!

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