1950s Party Dress

Pleats and tucks are gathered into a self-fabric rose on the bodice of this 1950s taffeta party dress.

1950s Jantzen Swimsuit

A vintage 50s Jantzen swimsuit is completely shirred with elastic across the back of the suit.

Vintage 80s Draped Jersey Dress

A 1980s black jersey dress has a large draped waistband which is gathered on each side.

1950s Ball Gown

Vertical gathers accent the bust panel on this 1950s full skirted ball gown.

1940s Vintage Gantner Swimsuit

A 1940s Gantner Swimsuit bottom has a drawstring enclosed in an inner casing on the side seam which allows for gathering the side seams shorter.

1950s Cocktail Dress

The skirt of this 1950s cocktail dress is decorated with a chiffon drape that ends with a bow near the hem.

1950s Draped Silk Dress

This 1950s cocktail dress has an attached drape at the left side.  The sheer silk chiffon drape is gathered onto the waist and then turned under and gathered at the hem.

1980s Animal Print Kercheif Flounce Dress

A vintage 80s animal print dress has a wide black ruched waistband.

1980s Victor Costa Evening Gown

This elaborate 1980s evening gown by Victor Costa has ruching that covers the bodice and large poufs of fabric at the back.

1950s Jeanette Alexander Dress

This 1950s cotton dress by Jeanette Alexander has an added godet in the skirt that is gathered on a drawstring.

1940s Rayon Swing Dress

The bottom of the U neckline on this 1940s swing dress has smocking stitches for fullness through the bust.

1950s Dorothy O'Hara Dress

This 1950s Dorothy O'Hara dress is shaped with tuck and gathers that form graceful folds.

1980s Galanos Dress

The full sleeves on this 1980s dress by James Galanos are gathered with rows of smocking stitches.

1960s Michael Novarese Couture Gown

The silk satin bodice of this 1960s couture evening gown by Michael Novarese has ruching that is held in place with tiny hand stitches.

1950s Draped Dress

This 1950s day dress has gathers and drapes for a gorgeous effect at the waist.

1950s Lace Cocktail Dress

Rows of gathers form scallops in the lace at the hem of this 1950s cocktail dress.

1950s Red Plaid Playsuit

The shoulder straps on a 1950s play suit button at the back while the sides are shirred with elastic.

Vintage 1950s Dress Attributed to Estevez

The back drape of this 1950s dress is gathered into a band at the hem. The dress is attributed to Luis Estevez.

1960s Nathan-Strong Silk Cocktail Suit

The bodice of this early 1960s cocktail dress is completely ruched in bright pink chiffon.

Vintage 50s Lilli Diamond Ivory Floral Lace Wedding Wiggle Dress

The bust of a 1950s dress has a double layer of lace that is gathered in between the layers and at the neckline.