TWO PHIL MACDONALD EVENING DRESSES, AMERICA, c. 1940

Both w/ label “Galanos": 2-pc dress c/o dress of six layers of grey silk chiffon w/ over-blouse of double layer of grey silk chiffon, c. 1970, dress B 32.5", W 24.5", L 57", blouse B 38", L 23",

1 printed silk evening gown w/ surplice bodice, short puff sleeve pleated to SH, bias cut floor length skirt, self W tie, c. 1940, B 34”, W 26”, L 58”, (discoloration from dye bleed

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",

3-pc ensemble c/o olive satin sheath dress w/ 16" zipped detachable hem, reversible overcoat of olive silk satin to chine printed lame w/ orchid motif, matching sheath dress both w/ wide beaded, sequi

1 "Elizabeth Arden" yellow & lime linen B 34", W 26", L 42"excellent; 1 strapless magenta & green print on black satin, matching belt & jacket (color fade on left shoulder, B 40", W 30", CFL 38", exce

Black silk velvet skirt, coral crepe bodice w/ bell sleeves, cuffs, sash & collar w/ silver lame & black velvet trim, B 32", W 30", (right underarm w/ tiny holes & stains, white crepe trims stained) f

1 w/ blue textured silk bodice w/ layered embroidered applique orchid in garnet red & pink gel sequins, leaves w/ iridescent & silver sequins as SH corsage, attached floor length gored circle skirt of

1 black silk georgette w/ amorphous leaf & feather motifs in grey w/ blue & pink blossoms & pine needles, cape set into W at front, gathered over SHs & into deep fall at back, flared floor length skir

1 green & white gingham country party dress w/ fitted W panel into gathered front bodice, puff sleeves, scoop neck trimmed w/ cream silk lace edged ruffle, flared multiple chevron pieced skirt w/ inse

1 black silk dress w/ embroidered net overlay continuing into yoke, center back keyhole w/ attached embroidered net gathered & pleated long SH cape, drop W with gathered multi-layered flounce, late 19

1 of woven ecru silk lace w/ V neckline, scalloped collar & elbow length sleeve, rose pink silk satin over bodice w/ bloused back, fitted W w/ bow at CF & tiered straight skirt shaped from hemline, c.

1 fine black souffle w/ black silk satin bands & hem, bodice w/ black satin bands embroidered w/ jet beads on black satin bands applied to black silk chiffon over gold lame' embroidery w/ pearl accent

1 1980s black satin strapless, elongated ruched bodice w/ left side hip bow, labeled ""Christian Dior, Robes du Soir, NY", B 34", W 24", L 41.5", excellent; 1 S-S 2006 Galliano for Dior dusty plum dre

1 crimson silk georgette evening dress embroidered w/ pink crystal beads, burgundy & pressed gold sequins around neckline, drop waist & to edges of robe de style inspired overskirt, B 36”, W 34&

1 fuchsia rayon crepe hostess gown w/ shot silver & gold beadwork applied to V-neckline, epaulets, cuff & as front faux pocket, bishop sleeve, bodice gathered into W w/ draped over panel to tie at lef

1 terracotta colored rayon crepe dress embroidered w/ short bugle beads in Vermicelli motif & floral motif, short dolman sleeve, fitted W w/ self covered back belt & asymmetrical front overlay w/ floa

These two fancy 1930s dresses include a full length black crepe bias-cut evening gown with two rhinestone starbursts on the chest, and two small pockets (size 8), and a black fitted knee length cockta

2-pc in clipped silk chenille in floral motif on net ground c/o fitted sheath w/ scoop neck, broad double ruffle over SHs into plunging back & long sleeve bolero w/ draped SH fall, blouson back & CF t

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 rayon knit w/ stylized boteh motif in red, cream & black, V-neckline into racerback w/ self-covered CB button closures, ruched CF W into full floor length skirt, c. 1937, B 34”, W 24”, L

1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam op

1 peach silk crepe & crepe de chine w/ short silvered bugle, pearlized seed beads & rhinestones, rabbit fur trim to smocked front panels, c. 1923, B 38", W 40", L 44", underdress B 34", L 43", (few sm

Two black evening dresses, early 1930s, one constructed entirely from taffeta strips on tulle ground, c.1933-35; together with a crushed black velvet example with finely quilted sleeves lined in cream

1 ecru leavers lace & crepe chiffon evening dress w/ round neckline, caped collar, flared skirt, original silk satin slip, c. 1931, slip B 30", L 46", dress B 30-32", W 24", L 52", (few tiny holes, st