Full skirted party dresses like these from 1957 are a perennial favorite with my customers. Nothing makes your waist look tinier than a full skirt and these dresses just have a certain romanticism to them. What about you? Do you like wearing this style?
At left: Dansant ice blue taffeta dress with sequined bodice. Sold for $45 in 1957 (about $363 in today's dollar.)
At right: Betty Lane separates give the look of a dress. Blue satin blouse with a white lace skirt. Sold for $27 in 1957 (about $193 in today's dollar.)
At left: Dansant strapless taffeta adorned with rhinestone studded lace. Sold for $50 in 1957 (about $403 in today's dollar.)
At right: Dansant nylon ruffles with a wide taffeta waistband. Sold for $50 in 1957 (about $403 in today's dollar.)
At left: Carole King black silk organza with silk and silver lurex skirt. Sold for $25 in 1957 (about $202 in today's dollar.)
At right: Carole King cotton and silk blend dress with gold printed highlights. Sold for $25 in 1957 (about $202 in today's dollar.)
At left: Jo Collins silk shantung and organza dress with a pretty rose print. Sold for $30 in 1957 (about $242 in today's dollar.)
At right: Junior Flair floral print chiffon dress. Sold for $30 in 1957 (about $242 in today's dollar.)
Jonathan Logan (
a favorite label of mine) blue roses print on nylon chiffon. The taffeta lining is also printed with roses for a shadow effect. Sold for $25 in 1957 (about $202 in today's dollar.)
