VIVE LA COCKTAIL DRESS

Parlez-vous Francais? Whether you do or don't, we know you adore a little cocktail dress made by petits mains in Paris. Here are three options that will satiate the Parisian fashion lover in all our clients. From Torrente Haute Couture we have a mod option and from Emmanuel Ungaro, a strapless bohemian dress with a little sexy lurex. Finally, Les Nuits d'Elodie offers a straight up cocktail dress in silk charmeuse with plunge neckline and flirty gathered hem.
Torrente Haute Couture pink ribbed wool jersey trapeze dress with ring harness c 60s. Modern 4 SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro Parallele bustier dress in lurex mousseline with ruffle hem and belt. c early 80s Modern size 4 SOLD
Les Nuits d'Elodie black silk charmeuse early 80s long sleeve cocktail dress with gathered hem Modern size 4 - SOLD

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So 80's!

Remember the 80s ZZ Top song "She's Got Legs"? Well, here are two dresses from the era of that song that will surely guarantee the hum of "She's Got Legs" as you walk pass a construction site...then again, if you are wearing one of these dresses walking pass a construction site, we are fearful scaffolding will drop just a low as the construction worker's jaws!



We love that both dresses manage to subtly use pailette sequins. The black Emanuel Ungaro Parallele dress is a simple tank stuff with a taffeta trim skirt. Perfect for dancing the night away.



The second option was sold by retailer Linda Dressner, but we don't know who designed it. It's quite clever. The illusion of being two pieces, the tank portion has an asymmetric hem that appears to not attach to the slim hipped skirt, but it's all one piece. We think you will love the sapphire color, too.

Emanuel Ungaro Parallele black pailette tank dress with taffeta trim c 80s.

Linda Dressner Anonymous Sapphire pailette tank dress. Slim hip Modern size 4 SOLD

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Emanuel Ungaro for a Hot Autumn

Clearly, the snarky fashionista who coined the "no white after Labor Day" rule didn't live in Los Angeles. It's hot! Fortunately, Decades just acquired two lightweight Emanuel Ungaro creations that will enable you to wear black without being torched by the late summer sun. The first is an intriguing peak-a-boo jersey dress that features draping across the waist; the second is a floral brocade blouse in organza with a decadent poof sleeve and fascinating button designs (unfortunately, not visible in this photograph).


Ungaro Parallele Black Jersey Dress with Dramatic Sleeve and Peak-a-Boo Back, c. 1980s. Marked size 6, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD


Ungaro Parallele Black Floral Brocade Organza Blouse with Pleated Poof Sleeves, c. 1980s. Marked size 6, fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion!

This summer, relive your high school glory days in the clothes you wish you'd had! Givenchy's black cocktail dress with ruffled taffeta skirt and oversized jeweled buttons is pretty Eighties fabulous. But we know Romy and Michelle favor a bit more color, making the Yves Saint Laurent strapless black and fuchsia polkadot minidress equally alluring. And no Eighties fantasy prom would be complete without Emanuel Ungaro! We bring you two options: the first, sexy and chic in black ruched silk with colorful flowers; the second, vivacious and cool in floral print plum taffeta. The mean girls will be so jealous...

Givenchy Black Jersey and Taffeta Tiered Dress with Ruching and Jeweled Buttons, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia Gazar Polkadot Party Dress, c. 1980s. Marked size 38, fits a contemporary size 4 SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro Black Silk Ruched Floral Print Party Dress, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro Plum Taffeta Ruched Cocktail Dress with Rose Floral Pattern, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 6 to 8 SOLD

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WHO DOES FLOWERS BETTER?

At Decades, we love us some fine floral prints. Now, not every blog reader feels like rocking a print. But it's nice to mix it up with a print, especially in a day-to-evening dress like the options listed below. But we ask, who's bouquet do you prefer: YSL's drop waist abstract roses, or, Ungaro's cut-out-back multi color on cream? Either way you go, you are destined to bring cheer into a room with these colorful 80s options.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche ruffle sleeve with low plunge and ruffle drop waist floral silk dress c 80s. SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro Parallele cream background silk short sleeve floral print day dress with cumberband wrap and back keyhole. Marked size 6, modern size 4 c 80s. SOLD

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FLOWER POWER

Spring is here and sexy and flirty day dresses are a fantastic staple that can be dressed down with flip flops or dressed-up with a strappy sandal. I mean, if you are going to Cannes this month, and you have all those press calls and lunches with publicists and journalists, these dresses are imperative to keep you looking sharp on the Croisette.

Zandra Rhodes 70s silk print belted ruffle dress. Size 4 - 6 SOLD
Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture black silk background with floral print ruffle day dress c early 80s Modern size 4 - 6 SOLD

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Emanuel Ungaro Kimono dress

When Emanuel Ungaro retired from the Haute Couture a few years ago, we lost a master and print and color. This kimono-cum-djellaba gown from one of his last collections (A/H 2002) is a perfect example of how he effortlessly created a collage of pattern into one stunning piece of wearable art. Reminiscent of Cameron Diaz's famous Ungaro Couture kimono from the 74th annual Oscars in 2002, this is a timeless option to be dressed up or down. SOLD
Emanuel Ungaro Couture N 3962 Automne Hiver 2002 kimono-djellaba. Adjustable sizing SOLD

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Emanuel Ungaro

In the midst of the cruise season you might find your ship making a stop in the Mediterranean or somewhere along the north coast of Africa. You could opt to buy an authentic caftan in a souk market place, which I think is a fabulous idea, or just in case you don't see one you like you can take one with you. An even more fabulous idea!

So take along for the ride this Emanuel Ungaro Paris Boutique, late 70s, Persian style hostess gown. It is decorated with hand-painted detailing and takes simple elegance to another level with some easy sandals and gorgeous ethnic jewels.

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