Ruched Bodice Beautifully Designed Dresses

Ceil Chapman was among those who succeeded in adapting Christian Dior’s “New Look” for relatively affordable cocktail wear targeted toward the American ready-to-wear market.  She was the Queen of ruching which are tiny folds/pleats incorporated into a dress bodice horizontally or diagonally.

 Ceil Chapman was reportedly Marilyn Monroe’s favorite fashion designer.  She provided the trousseau for Elizabeth Taylor’s 1950 wedding to Conrad “Nicky” Hilton.  Other celebrity clients included Deborah Kerr,  Greer Garson, Grace Kelly and Aretha Franklin.

 We honor and adore her designs.  Scorpio Vintage is proud to offer these Special Occasions dresses, that while they are not a Ceil Chapman, they incorporate the delicate ruching in the bodice, and would be perfect for the upcoming HOLIDAY PARTIES.

Delicate red silk dress with wrap style ruched bodice.  Available now at Scorpio Vintage

A classic “Tuxedo” look from GUNNE SAX, with at ruched inset panel in white satin.  Available now at Scorpio Vintage

Bombshell cocktail dress, is a outstanding design by Victor Costa in a vibrant turquoise, with a…yep you guessed it a ruched bodice.  Dress has an additional feature in the tulip skirt.  Available only at Scorpio Vintage

This dress is absolutely stunning.  Strapless sweetheart neckline, and ruched panels on each side.  At Scorpio Vintage, waiting for it’s new home.

Dancing Queen

At the Cotillion

Under the Stars

Belle of the Ball

Red Carpet

A special dress for a special night

Pinehaven2 on a Vintage Hunt

Marry me Bill

Come on and marry me Bill

I got the wedding bell blues

many blessings to

William and Kate

Life is a Picnic in Vintage

I don’t know about you, but I look forward to the warm temperatures of Spring. Easy, comfortable and cute dresses, that go from the office to a picnic with a simple change of footwear. Here are a few selections from Noble Savage Vintage on Ruby Lane.

ca. 1940s Orange Checked Day Dress

ca. 1960s Red Flannel Dress

ca. 1960s Red Knit Dress Set

ca. 1970s Gunne Sax Maxi Dress

In the Pink

You will never be blue when wearing pink

with heads turning everywhere

click the pic and get some pink today

before its all gone

By Y’all

Pinehaven2@etsy.com

 

 

Prom Time – Think Vintage For Unique Dresses

Its time to start thinking about Prom and that PERFECT Dress! What better than vintage ~ you can be assured no one else will have your gown on! And your parents will be thrilled you saved so much money, as well as “going green” you can find the perfect gown in Vintage!

All these have just been reduced at
Vintage Outlet so if you want long or short, sexy or demure, sparkly or simple, all formals are on sale!

Vintage Prom Dress Pink Ball Gown Ruched One Shoulder S XS

Scott McClintock Soutach prom Dress Evening Gown S

Stunning Sequin Designer Couture Cocktail Silk Floral Prom Dress 8

Pink Satin PRINCESS Gunne Sax Prom FULL Gown S

Think Vintage!

Vintage Outlet

Long or Short Homecoming Dresses from Love Train

Get your Homecoming Dress from the LoveTrain~

Vintage 1980s Gunne Sax White with Black Polka Dot Homecoming Fit and Flare Strapless Dress

Vintage 1960s Designer Elinor Gay Black Cocktail Dress ~ trendy Frilly Hemline!

Vintage 1970s Goth Steampunk Illusion and Crocheted Goth Spiderweb Black Gown