Get Ready for the Oscars!

We know, we know... it's at least another seven months before the Academy Awards. We were actually referring to the arrival of over a dozen spectacular Oscar de la Renta gowns and evening ensembles at Decades!

Pictured below are three evening gowns from the 1980s. The slinky silhouette is indescribably sexy--just check out the plunging back and a jeweled shoulder strap! We have it in classic black, eye-catching blue, and a totally insane tropical print finished with a jewel pattern. Each of the dresses fits a contemporary size 4.


Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Evening Gown with Plunging Back and Jeweled Cross Strap, c. 1980s SOLD

Oscar de la Renta Blue Silk Evening Gown with Plunging Back and Jeweled Cross Strap, c. 1980s SOLD

Oscar de la Renta Vibrant Tropical Print Evening Gown with Plunging Back and Jeweled Detail, c. 1980s SOLD

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RED HOT AND HERVE

A few days ago we listed the black and the white Herve Leger stretch mini dresses and this one in red with a drop square neck comes from the same sexy collection. This one is missing its label...i bet it itched the nape of the original owner's neck, so she took it out. It's pretty much a perfect US size 4...it just needs a fairly perfect body to fill it up!
Herve Leger early 90s red stretch mini with square neck size S SOLD

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Camp To Vamp!

These new arrivals at Decades run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime. The Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pouffy dress shown below was a runway sample, but the exquisite details--scalloped tulle layers, hand-assembled marabou feather flowers, a fierce interior construction--rival the artistry of even the finest haute couture. This is a dress for a fashion eccentric, and a contemporary size 4 at that.

Not to be outdone, this Chanel Boutique creation by Karl Lagerfeld shows some skin in all the right places! It's a full-length dress with sheer drapes around the lower legs and sheer faux-cocoon sleeves... one of the best Chanel gowns we've seen. Tie it at the bust for a little extra coverage, or leave it undone on a particularly sultry evening (we've photographed it both ways). Fits a size 4 to 6.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Tulle Dress with Marabou Feather Flowers, c. 1980s SOLD

Chanel Boutique by Karl Lagerfeld Chiffon Evening Dress with Sheer Drapes, c. 1980s

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Distinctive Chanel Daywear

Looking for a new blouse? A jacket, perhaps? Or is it a day dress that call out to you? Pick your poison with the following new arrivals from Chanel!

Personally, we think every woman could use a day dress like the one pictured below. It's navy and white linen, with yummy little details like an open back, pleated waist, generous front pockets, and signature gold earrings. Fits a size 4 to 6. Those of you seeking separates can revel in the same kind of luxurious detailing: take, for instance, this sexy silk blouse with black velvet collar and gold buttons, or a rust loose-knit jacket with lion's head buttons... you get the picture.

Chanel Boutique Sleeveless Blue Linen Sailing Dress with White Collar and Gold Buttons, Pleated at the Waist, c. early 1980s SOLD

Chanel Boutique Ivory Silk Blouse with Black Velvet Collar and Signature Gold Buttons, c. 1980s

Chanel Creations Rust Loose-Knit Jacket with Gold Lion's Head Buttons, c. late 1970s SOLD

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The Lighter Side of Mugler

Decades is still the only stop in town for iconic and unusual creations by 1980s designer Thierry Mugler. Below, a great little one-shoulder creation that we found in Paris is the ultimate summer party dress! (If the design looks familiar, it's because listed the same dress in a psychadelic paint splash patter a few weeks ago--click here to see it again!) It's never been worn and fits a contemporary size 2. For those of you seeking something a bit more formal, the dazzling chiffon collar gown listed below features a great color (ice lilac?) and very cool silver hardware at the neck. Though it appears generous, this dress has a fitted slip and fits a contemporary size 4.

Thierry Mugler Mint One-Shoulder Silk Party Dress with Black Trim and Belt, c. early 1990s. SOLD

Thierry Mugler Ice Lilac Chiffon Gown with Silver Hardware Ornament, c. late 1980s SOLD

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How Posh!

The Los Angeles Times welcomed Victoria Beckham to town on Sunday with a high-profile spread in its Image section. Regular blog visitors might recognize Victoria's trendier-than-thou dress--it's vintage Herve Leger, and she found it at Decades!

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YSL BLING-A-LING

Leave it to Yves Saint Laurent to make the perfect bling-a-ling earrings. Two falling circles connected by a ovular clasp make for a perfect set of earring for a night out at the disco or to dress up something basic and black. These crystal diamond earrings are the antithesis of basic...they are basically perfect, however!
YSL double circle signed clear "diamond" crystal earrings c 70s SOLD

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