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What are 50s style dresses called?

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What are 50s style dresses called?
1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pl. 166 Antique Print of Swiss Women's Dresses by Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz'. Chromolithograph of Swiss Women's Dresses
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous! Movement #4LLV12325562 Case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tranquility -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Tranquility" is a striking fusion of realism and abstraction, capturing the viewer's attention with its bold contrasts and evocative expression. The central figure, painted in grays...
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2010s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Vintage 1976 J.R. Bauman Women’s Dress Form Adjustable Mannequin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage original J.R.Bauman 1976 dress form mannequin, New York. Size 16.5 with signs of age
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Vintage 1970s American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Ladies' Luncheon, figurative oil painting of three women dressed up
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
"I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Paper

Solid 18K Rose Gold Pearl & Ruby Womens Dress Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This wonderfully elegant ring, proudly shows off two magnificent 6mm Cultured Pearls, enhanced by these two colorful red Rubies. Certainly a noticeable piece of Jewelry which will be...
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2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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