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[ORDER ITEM - #4960]
Click on image for additional photos!#4960 - c. 1865 Black Silk Taffeta Embroidered Apron! I actually have quite a few 1950s / 1960s aprons that I will eventually get up on this website. I just love them... they just evoke a hominess (home-like) that doesn't exist anymore. Probably due to the feminist movement in the 1970's, when bras and aprons were "banned", we've lost that "Donna Reed" simplicity and goodness of warm bread baking in the kitchen, and apple pies cooling on the windowsill. This apron is about 100 years older than my others! It's fairly rare (though I have one other to photograph!). Great for Civil War reenactors. Black silk taffeta with almost silk chenille-like floral embroidery across bottom and trailing 1/3 up the sides. The waistband is gathered on a silk cord which ties at back. Excellent condition with just the slightest wear of the silk tassel at back and a bit of chenille that needs tacking. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920's Category. Under $150 so Final Sale! $ 145.
[ORDER ITEM - #9436]
Click on image for additional photos!#9436 - c. 1960's STAR of SIAM, Bangkok, Hong Kong Bright Pink Raw Silk Gown! Made to Larger Size! This is one of the gowns from the Dupont Estate. She obviously loved this design as she had many gowns of this fabric, some custom made, and others purchased from various locations.... obviously including Bangkok! :) Lovely fabric. Please look at the close-up photos of the stripes at skirt bottom. Woven designs! Faux buttons down front. Lovely "sweetheart" neckline. She had this gown taken out to fit her about 3" total in bust and waist, so you still see the stitch marks on the sides and the back (see photos). You can leave as is, or resize to the original 35" bust, 29" waist (approx). Back metal zipper. CURRENTLY Measures: 38" bust, 32" waist, up to 40" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. Other than the stitch marks, and ever so slight underarm lightening, the condition is Excellent. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 8-12
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[ORDER ITEM - #9480a]
Click on image for additional photos!#9480(a) - c. 1960's Jo Robinson, Delaware Deep Rose Deco Silk Lace Dress! Larger Size! Yeah, I know, you've been looking for a dress for that next event and just can't find anything you like and after awhile everything starts to look alike. So.... here's something nicely different. A deep rose colored silk lace dress with the skirt portion of a stylized roses deco lace design similar to what you'd find on a 20s dress and the bodice and sleeves of a straightline "leaves" design. The dress is lined in same color silk, except for the sleeves which are sheer. Comes with the original matching satin sash with bow. Scalloped hemline. Back nylon zipper. Excellent condition. This is one of the gowns from the Dupont Estate. Measures: 38/39" bust, 30/31" waist, up to 42" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem, 25" long waist to hem, 15" across back between armseams. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 10/12
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[ORDER ITEM - #9349]
Click on image for additional photos!#9349 - c. 1960's COUNTESS ALEXANDRA Silk Print Pink Mini-Tucked Dress! Larger Size! This is one of the dresses from the Dupont Estate. Great silk print is stitched down to a vertical mini-tuck design. The entire dress is two layers with a print chiffon over a matching print silk Showing off the quality of the dress, there is a double nylon zipper at back! Lined in silk. Has the original matching tie belt. Banding at rounded neckline, at short sleeve ends and along hemline. Measures: 38" bust, up to 33" waist (tie smaller as needed), up to 42" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem. Excellent condition with one area of slight discoloration (see last photo). So pretty! NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #9776]
Click on image for additional photos!#9776 - c. 1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Heavy Blue and Black Wool Tweed Circle Skirt! Shown with a crinoline under (doesn't come with it), this is a VERY heavy winter weight blue and black wool tweed skirt. A complete circle with side pocket. Break out the black cardigan and short pearl necklace... oh and some bobbysocks and saddle shoes and you are ready for your "Grease" event. Fun to wear any time. This will NOT slim you! It's loads of heavy material. Measures: 26" waist, 30" long, 157" circumference around hem. Excellent condition. Cut out your own silhouette of a poodle and sew on! :) NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 95.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9134b]
Click on image for additional photos!#9134(b) - c. 1960's Black and White Cotton Sundress! Summer is coming and now is the time you remember that there were so many of those days that you wanted to look nice but had nothing interesting in your closet to wear. Well, my dear... now you do! I know you Southern girls are always looking for unlined 100% cotton, and now with global warming you will all need this! Black bodice with cute little white decorative buttons at shoulders. The skirt is black and white checks with large "doilies" design in the printed cotton. So different. So cute! Has belt loops but no belt. Measures: 38" bust, 30/31" waist, 32" long from waist to hem. Excellent condition with one tiny tear at front waistline (which will be hidden under a black belt that you will find to wear with this - originally probably tore on the original belt buckle). Under $150, so final sale. NEW LISTING!
$ 125.
Approx. - size 12
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SOLD#9134(d) - c. 1940's JEAN ROBERTS by Decatur Garment Co., IL Pinks and White Floral Cotton Summer Dress! Don't wear this dress in a garden in full bloom as you may be camouflaged! Excellent condition. Marked size 18, but that is the old sizing so check out measurements. 100% cotton. Hidden side metal zipper. Rose colored roses on off-white base with greenish-brown leaves. Seamed waist and darts. Wonderful large pocket at front side. The collar is unique as the "lapels" are in the back! Nice touch! The skirt is shown with crinoline under (but doesn't come with it). Has belt loop strings but no belt. I like it without anyway. Measures: 38/39" bust, up to 33" waist, 30" long from waist to hem. I know you Southern girls are always looking for unlined 100% cotton, and now with global warming you will all need this! Under $150, so final sale. NEW LISTING!
SOLD
Approx. - size 12, perhaps 14?
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SOLD#9439 - c. 1960's Ruth Varlan Printed Silk Dress! Zowie! If you love printed silk, and want to step out of the crowd.... Unique design with a striped hot pink and navy grosgrain ribbon woven down the front of the bodice and ends in a horizontal flat bow at front waist. Measures: up to 40" bust, 34" waist, up to 43" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem. Zip plastic back. Raw silk, silk lined. Pinks and blues on white. Excellent condition other than the slightest underarm yellowing and collar showing through. I'm VERY picky!! NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 12/14?
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[ORDER ITEM - #9780]
Click on image for additional photos!#9780 - c. early 1970's EXIT I Double Breasted Black Wool Knit Jacket! Ah, this jacket takes me back in time to my "hippie" years. I put hippie in quotes since I was never a true hippie. It was my twin sister who wore the ripped jeans and went braless. I was the "good girl" and still wanted to dress up, so I browsed at Paraphernalia (couldn't afford them) and shopped at the cheaper "5-7-9" shop in the Walt Whitman Mall, Huntington, New York. I wore lots of knits and minidresses to show off my bod. Anyway, this was the kind of jacket I would have certainly coveted. Covered up, but sexy "v", body hugging empire wide waist, and slimming over my ample hips. I even thought about keeping this now for my wardrobe, but it's a bit too small, so... lucky you. Excellent condition with just one dry-cleanable spot on back. Measures: 33-35" bust, 27-29" waist, 29-31" underbust, (larger measurements listed above can be had by just moving hooks a bit), 30" long from shoulder to hem. Unlined. Marked size 5. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale.
$ 125.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2 (a bit larger if you move closures)
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[ORDER ITEM - #3497]
Click on image for additional photos!#3497 - c. late 1970's ST. JOHN'S KNIT Complete 3-piece Skirt Suit with Tie and Metal Belt! St. John's Knits. The best you can buy. The classiest you can look. Here's a great vintage suit with all the trimmings. Black knit suit with white cutwork collar and cuffs blouse, black tie and thin metal belt. It's hard to believe it is about 25 years old. Nearly perfect condition! The bolero jacket has slightly puffed sleeves, hook and eye closure, ruffled fabric shoulder pads. The Satiny polyester blouse has openwork, flower embroidered collar and cuffs(cuffs with velcro closure and fabric covered button over it), button-up front - hidden buttons closure. It also has a black tie. Suit has thin elastic belt with gold/black buckle. Suit looks like never been worn, perfect condition. Measures: 34/35" bust, 26" long skirt to hemline, skirt has elastic waist, two tucks on each side of the front, side pockets. Waist 26" unstretched to 30-31" stretched. Hips up to 40'". Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 6ish
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[ORDER ITEM - #9555]
Click on image for additional photos!#9555 - c. 1970's Metallic Knit Stripe Gown! I think I had something similar to this in high school. Back in the days of the "granny gown". Boy I thought I was "hot"! Mine was ankle length and I wore my sexy boots with it. Sometimes I wonder why my Mother let me out of the house the way I dressed! This gown is less sexy and a lot cute! Metallic threads are used to knit the striped top and matching cardigan sweater and then the skirt, cuffs and trim are a matte black knit. Certainly draws attention! Would look great hemmed up as well, so you can decide if you want this as a gown or dress. Measures: 32-34" bust, 27" waist, up to 37" hips, 44" long from waist to hem. Would fit me fine if my head and neck was only 2" tall. :) Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 LONG
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[ORDER ITEM - #9331]
Click on image for additional photos!#9331 - c. 1960's SYDNEY NORTH Grey Crepe Dress with Amazing Sleeves! I had one other Sydney North dress, and hated to sell it. It was a simple gray wool, yet had fabulous rhinestone design on front. Now comes another Sydney North.. simple gray crepe, yet with amazing nude net sleeves with silver braiding and tiny rhinestones and large aurora stones on each sleeve. I'm gonna keep my eye out for other Sydney North dresses! Meanwhile.. I'm happy to have this one to offer to you! Love the tailoring of the dress with the "v" to draw attention to the bustline. Plastic zipper back. Gray silk lining. Very good condition... there are tiny pulls in the crepe fabric, and tiny pulls in the netting at the shoulders. Measures: 37" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 40" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #9765]
Click on image for additional photos!#9765 - c. 1950's Pink Linen Tunic with Matching Skirt and Tie Belt! Nice summer piece. Long round neck sleeveless button front tunic. Could be worn as a dress except for the fact that it's all open from that last button to the hem. If you sewed it shut, it could be a dress. Meanwhile... it comes as is with a matching longer skirt. Both pieces are fully lined. Metal zipper at skirt back. Measures: 32" bust, 22" long tunic from shoulder to hem. Skirt measures: 24.5" waist, up to 33" hips, 25.5" long. The tunic has high underarms so will feel tighter than modern clothing. Excellent condition with just the most minor, slight underarm fading. Attached matching self tie belt. Under $150, so final sale. $ 95.
Approx. - SIZE 0/2 (small hips)
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[ORDER ITEM - #9871]
Click on image for additional photos!#9871 - c. 1960's Black Large Sequin Wool Knit Base Shell! This is one of those vintage items that will become a staple in your wardrobe! Perfect black knit large sequin sleeveless mock turtleneck shell. Marked "36" and "38", but I think the 38 is correct, and the other was sewn on by someone incorrectly. Anyway... it is a knit under the sequins so it stretches nicely! Measures: up to 38" bust, 20" long from shoulder to hem. Back metal zipper. There is a bit of white deodorant residue under the arms on the sequins, but it scrapes right off.... I just need to spend the time, or for this price, I'll let you do it! Made in British Hong Kong. Under $150, so final sale.
$ 145.
Approx. - size 8-12
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FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9442]
Click on image for additional photos!#9442 - c. 1960's VERA MAXWELL Blue Linen Simple Dress with Blue Embroidered White Patch Pockets! Larger Size! White piped trim and those great pockets are the only decoration to this simple, easy dress. Mid-weight linen. Measures: up to 38" bust, up to 33" waist, up to 38" hips (so you want a cute little butt and thin hips!), 43" long from shoulder to hem. Silk Lined (though slightly dirty lining). Excellent condition. Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 45.
Approx. - size 12
(check measurements above)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9451]
Click on image for additional photos!#9451 - c. 1960's MOLLIE PARNIS Silk Satin on Nylon? Sheer Dress Yellow and Light Blue! Very interesting and unique fabric. I've had one other dress like this, but I couldn't describe that fabric any better than I will attempt to do here. It's a semi-sheer nylon (?) woven with silk satin pattern. I know... you have no idea what I'm trying to describe. Sorry! It's fabulous... how's that??? Rarely seen color combo. Matching fabric belt with bow front. Cuffed sleeves. Tiny, short standup collar. This is one great feeling fabric! Yellow silk lining. Excellent condition, but with some minor pulls in fabric. Measures: up to 39" bust, 32" waist, up to 45" hips, 25" long from waist to hem. Marked size 14, but it's not anymore! I'd say size 10 due to the tightness at back (we wear our clothing looser today!). So sorry for the wrinkles at the hemline! Just getting lazy! Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 65.
Approx. - size 10
(check measurements above)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9452]
Click on image for additional photos!#9452 - c. 1960's Large Floral Print Satin Silk Gown! I call this my Dupont Hawaiian gown... slightly more tropical looking than many of her gowns. Love the deep blue/lavender color background with bold pinks, lavender, aqua and white flowers. Simple sheathe shape but with a "way-cute" kick pleating at lower back of skirt! Measures up to 38" bust, up to 31" waist, up to 37" hips, 58" long from shoulder to hem.. however there is a spot 2" above hemline, so if you are short enough to hem up to 56" long.. then it's in Excellent condition.. no spot! OR BETTER YET... hem up to a dress length. Yeah! I will look great! Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 125.
Approx. - size 10 (smallish hips)
(check measurements above)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9453]
Click on image for additional photos!#9453 - c. 1960's POSH, by Jay Anderson Soft White Cotton Print Daisy Dress with Butterflies! Larger Size! Simple and adorable. Nice round neckline and short sleeves. Cute blue, green, white and yellow daisy print which explodes at the bottom and includes butterflies. Matching tie belt. The perfect little day dress. Measures: 39" bust, up to 35" waist, up to 45" hips, 26" long from waist to hem. Metal back zipper. Excellent condition with just a bit of dusty dirt along top of shoulders (from hanging on hanger and one spot on lining). Nylon lined. Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 45.
Approx. - size 12
(check measurements above)FROM the DUPONT ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9487]
Click on image for additional photos!#9487 - c. 1960's Floral Organdy Gown! I've recently seen a new Leonard, Paris gown that supposedly sold for $4500 and the coloration and floral design was incredibly similar to this 1960's gown! So what's old is new again! A voile/organdy type material in pinks, turquoise, greens and golds and lined in white. Back zipper. Has a white lace hemtape that I know Lilly Pulitzer uses, but there is no designer label. I'm going to assume that it's actually a POSH by Jay Anderson dress since the neckline matches another dress with that label. The Jo Robinson Inc., Delaware label is the store where Ms. Dupont bought most of her clothes! Measures: 39" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 40" hips, 58" long from shoulder to hem. So pretty to wear to a summer wedding! Add a belt if you wish! Excellent condition. Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx: - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #9308]
Click on image for additional photos!#9308 - c. 1960's ANNE FOGERTY, AF Boutique Dusty Pink Dress! Direct from Anne Fogerty's own boutique comes this dusty pink "Japanese influenced" dress. The wrap bodice and very high built in waistband evoke a Japanese kimono with obi sash waist. The dress is extremely plain so you can "jazz it up" or be sedate. Back in the good ol' days, dresses were often designed specifically to show off jewelry... the complete Eisenburg line of clothing set off the Eisenburg Ice jewels. So.. if you happen to have a fabulous pink topaz necklace or pin.... voila.. here's your dress! The material is probably a poly blend of some kind. Measures: 35/36" bust, 29" waist, 23.5" long waist to hem. Excellent condition. Under $150, so final sale. $ 45.
Approx. - SIZE 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #9872]
Click on image for additional photos!#9872 - c. 1960's White Sequin with Colored Rhinestones and Gold Wool Knit Shell! These wool knit based shells and dresses were extremely popular in the 1960's. Every women has a few in their closet. No surprise... since you can throw them on over a pair of slacks and be ready for the a fancy evening out in 2 seconds! Wear with a satin skirt and you are ready for New Years Eve! This one is particularly wonderful... you have to look at the detail of the gold and multicolored beaded trim at "v" neck and hemline. Emeralds, Citrines, Amethysts Aquamarines and Pink Sapphires.... OK, so they are colored rhinestones but you can make believe they are semi-precious stones! Measures: 36" bust, 21" long from shoulder to hem. Excellent condition. White silk lining. Back metal zipper. Made in British Hong Kong. Under $150, so final sale.
$ 145.
Approx. - size 6-10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4193]
Click on image for additional photos!#4193 - c. 1980's ANDREA JOVINE Black Lightweight Wool Knit "Rumba" Dress! I was amazed when I put this dress on! It looks adorable! I even went down to show my husband who remarkably said "cute dress"! He never says stuff like that! Usually he says things like, "Are you going to wear THAT?"... or "Don't you have something a bit more (fill in the blank) to wear?". Or sometimes he just cringes... like when he saw my new bright pink raincoat (which I thought was quite fashionable). So, see if your guy likes this dress! Hard to measure as it's all stretchy knit, so will fit a variety of bodies. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 6 - 10
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[ORDER ITEM - #9317]
Click on image for additional photos!#9317 - c. 1960's MISS DIOR, by Christian Dior Off-White Chiffon Pom-Pom Beret! You can buy a regular beret, or you can buy a beret with style! Your choice.. but if you are looking through this website, you probably will go for the style! :) Great hat for a dress or suit... and, of course, it's DIOR, so how can you go wrong? Semi-sheer chiffon over a netting which shows through slightly. Fully gathered to the knot at the top of the crown. Excellent condition. Under $150, so final sale. $ 125.
[ORDER ITEM - #9176a]
Click on image for additional photos!#9176a - c. 1950's REPRODUCTION PAULETTE Brown Plush Molded Hat with Original Huge Sequin and Beaded Hatpin! Paulette is a great name in hat design. I have had a few originals and they are exquisitely made. Here is an approved Reproduction of a Paulette.. and with the shape of this hat, I don't have to tell you how special it is! And WOW, those huge beaded and sequin on cork hatpins! Unique look .. designed when hats were "the cat's meow". A medium brown plush. Excellent condition. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
From Prestigious Beverly Hills Estate
[ORDER ITEM - #9269]
Click on image for additional photos!#9269 - c. 1930's Jeweled Frame Petit Point Purse Floral Purse! Very pretty little purse, but more of the "run-of-the-mill" quality, yet from the same prestigious Beverly Hills estate as the museum quality purses! This purse features a goldtone jeweled frame, yet half of the jewels are unfortunately missing. The floral scene is the same front and back and has likely faded over time to a muted palette,, and it's ever so slightly worn at the bottom. The blush silk grosgrain lining has a few minor marks. The frame closes tightly with the distinctive click. Not sure if the frame is original to the purse as there are unused holes in the frame for stitching. Hmmm. Measures approx. 6" high x 7" wide with 17" chain. This is the purse you can use without worrying about ruining a museum quality piece! Just a lovely 1930's pettipoint purse to enjoy! Also great for the beginning collector! Under $150, so final sale. $ 125.
[ORDER ITEM - #4139]
Click on image for additional photos!#4139 - c. 1940's Floppy "Gone with the Wind" Straw Hat! "Fiddle-de-de"! I know this isn't as large a floppy hat as Scarlett O'Hara wore in the opening scene of GWTW, but it certainly has the same feel without looking too comical! Great "w" design in the straw. Dark brown velvet ribbon trim could certainly be replaced with green taffeta to be "oh so Scarlett". Excellent condition even though the crown is slightly misshapen (it will reshape on your head) and the brown velvet ribbon is tired. Under $150, so final sale. $ 135.
FROM BEVERLY HILLS SOCIALITE ESTATE
[ORDER ITEM - #9260]
Click on image for additional photos!#9260 - c. 1950's Bullock's Wilshire Green Straw Portrait Hat with Green Netting! I think this hat is meant to be worn even more tilted so the top is horizontal to the ground. Looks great on.. just sits on top of the head (22" head size is fine... but as it "perches", it won't stay on without the attached original hat pin). Huge 19" diameter. Great fun! Excellent condition, though you can see that some of the green has worn off some of the straw, but yet, it looks like it's supposed to have the gradations, and it is fairly uniform, so it looks right as is! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
[ORDER ITEM - #9861]
Click on image for additional photos!#9861 - c. 1960's SOPHIE Green Blue and Black Brocade Dress with Matching Jacket! Larger Size!Yup, that's THE Sophie... highly renowned in-store designer for Saks Fifth Avenue. Her garments sold for top dollar! I generally deal in fancier pieces, but hey. Unique fabric like a brocade in a design reminiscent of a "futuristic" computer punchcard! Some of you may be too young to even know what I'm talking about. Sad. I'm sooo old! The dress is a plain A-line, short sleeve with back zipper. The matching jacket has a rounded neckline design, 1/2 glove sleeve length, self-covered buttons down front, pockets at front. Very good condition with one spot found hiding in the print near the neckline at front. Nothing else wrong except just seems like this one could use a sprucing up at the dry-cleaner as it's a bit dirty inside collar lining. Measures: 40" bust, up to 38" waist, up to 44" hips, 40" long from shoulder to hem, 18" long jacket. Dress is fully lined in apple green so soft silk. Jacket is lined in a moss green silk crepe. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale.
$ 85.
Approx. - SIZE 12
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[ORDER ITEM - #9862]
Click on image for additional photos!#9862 - c. 1960's Saks Fifth Avenue Red Pattered Dress with Matching Jacket! Larger Size! Direct from the Estate of a woman who used to shop only at the best stores... Saks being one of her favorites. This is a simple short sleeved dress with matching collared jacket. The material is an interesting pattern, likely double knit that stretches on the dress, but not much on the jacket as it is lined. Very Good condition with just one of the rounded black buttons missing on the jacket and barely a hint of dirt at the dress neckline in one area. Measures: 40" bust, up to 38" waist, up to 44" hips, 39" long from shoulder to hem, 22" long jacket from back neck to hem. Jacket only is lined. Labeled Size 18, but that's old sizing. NEW LISTING! Under $150, so final sale. $ 85.
Approx. - SIZE 12
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[ORDER ITEM - #4692]
Click on image for additional photos!#4692 - c. 1940's Cranberry Wool Gabardine Interestingly Tailored Suit! Larger Size! I always try to find great vintage clothing in wearable sizes. Really! I know you see too many 2's and 4's.. but they are just easier to find. So.. if you see the larger sized items you like... scoop them up! Fast! :) How's this? Fairly simple shape, but with unique seaming/tailoring. Bib shape at front and inverted bib shape seaming around the slash pockets at jacket sides. Cuffed sleeves. Nice button placement. Flattering collar lapels. The color is a bit lightened for the photos, but the hue should be close to correct (though all monitors are slightly different... I try VERY hard to get the colors to match as closely as possible in the photos so my customers are happy when the garments arrive! Measures: up to 40" bust, 30" waist, 17" across back, 18" across padded shoulders, 27" long jacket from back neck to hem, 23" long skirt. Crepe lining. One light spot on one sleeve (see close-up photo), otherwise Excellent condition. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - Size 10/12
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[ORDER ITEM - #3956]
Click on image for additional photos!#3956 - c. 1980's NOLAN MILLER Black Jersey Gown! I got this gown at the same Nolan Miller auction when I got many of his creations for the New York City Ballet Company, and also a few gowns designed and worn by Joan Collins and Vanna White. As a matter of fact... this came in a lot with a Vanna White gown... one I ended up wearing to the Emmy Awards show recently! (OK, yes, I had to take it up a few yards to fit me at 5'2" :) This is one of those super elegant gowns at the front.. and it's not until you turn around that you see the sexy back! Very padded shoulders.. will look better once you fill out those sleeves with arms! Measures: 36" bust, up to 32" waist, up to 40" hips, 61" long from shoulder to hem. Zipper back. Excellent condition, though the hem could use a better hemming. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - Size 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #9746]
Click on image for additional photos!#9746 - c. 1950's Black Satin Strapless Gown! Think Princess Diana! Lovely ankle length black satin dress with "crumb catcher" boned bodice and bustline, then gathered up at one side from which a side train falls. This was likely a knock-off of a designer dress, as the quality is more that of a mid-priced garment rather than a beautifully made designer gown. However, from the exterior, you'd never know! Excellent condition with just a tiny hint of deodorant residue. I doubt you would have even noticed it if I hadn't mentioned it. The only real issue is the size of this gown... TINY! Measures: 32" bust with only 14" across back, 23" waist, up to 33" hips, 36" long waist to hem in front, 45" long to the end of the train. Side metal zipper. Under $150, so final sale. $ 95.
Approx. - size 0
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[ORDER ITEM - #9762]
Click on image for additional photos!#9762 - c. early 1960's Brown Silk Shantung Dress with "Overskirt"! You know I love these dresses with overskirts! Some are detachable, some are fully attached, as is this.. And you may also know that BROWN is being shown all over the magazines for this fall! So.... it kills me to put this dress in the Under $150 category. However, when an item has some flaws, you win!!! So.. pay attention and move fast! Gorgeous color. The dress has no labels, but obviously well-made and expensive fabric. The flaws are shown in the close-up photos. There are some light marks near the hem of the dress in front, and some watermark spots on the dress in the front bodice. Nothing is jarring, and the watermarks are only seen in some lighting situations, but they are flaws. 3/4 length sleeves. High neck. And the dress is small - too small for my mannequin so the back is open, but Measures: 32" perhaps 33" bust, 24" at natural waist, up to 34" hips. The dress was VERY professionally taken in about 2" everywhere, so can be let out if necessary... even hemmed up about 2" to 26" long from waist to hem. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - Size 0/2
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[ORDER ITEM - #9479]
Click on image for additional photos!#9479 - c. 1960's Blush Pink Embossed Gown! I have to confess... I needed a wedding party gown to wear for a staged reading of a play I was in, and this was the gown that worked perfectly. Looked great on... and got many compliments. It's a blush pink gown of a unique embossed cotton/linen fabric. Sweet satin rope belt with "bow". Perfect length little cap sleeves will make your arms look their slimmest. If Audrey wore pink, she would own this. Wonderful for a summer evening.. or even for a bridesmaid. Measures: 35" bust (wide shoulders best!), 27" waist, 39" hips, 56" long from shoulder to hem. 2.5" hem if necessary. Inner waist corset, pockets at front. There is a slight dirty line across back (like she leaned up against something - see photos).. and slight hemline dirt. I can't imagine that wouldn't dryclean out, but I'm afraid I can't dryclean every gown as I would go broke! So I priced it very low so you can do your own dry-cleaning! :) Hem it up a smidge to a perfect hemline. Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx: - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9444]#9444 - c. 1960's RUTH VARLAN 2-piece Summer Cotton Gown! Pink square neck cotton sleeveless blouse with "Indian" designed "v" trim gets tucked into a long cotton horizontal design skirt with matching waistband. Wear separately or together! Looks like a one-piece dress as you can see. Measures: up to 36-38" bust, up to 29" waist (but can move hooks to up to 31" waist), 42" long skirt. Top has a metal zipper at back. Silk lined. Nice weight to the pieces! Well made. Excellent condition except for one minor rectangular spot on upper skirt - like a tag was gummed on - which gets lost in the print, but it's there. Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 125.
Approx. - size 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #3729]
Click on image for additional photos!#3729 - c. 1950's/1960's Mme. ELODIE PAILLET ORIGINAL, Dallas, Texas Blue and Gold Metallic Brocade Bolero and Overskirt! OK... I'm not sure I've got Mme. Paillet's first name correctly.. hard to read on the label. If you know her, please give her my apologies if incorrect! :) An original design outfit for you! It's unique! Gorgeous, very lightweight metallic brocade fabric of blues and gold. Surprisingly, the bolero is made of a matching, but different coloration than the overskirt! It's a subtle difference... the bolero being more blue, the overskirt being more gold! Now for the design... the bolero has one hook at top, 3/4 sleeves and boxy shape. The overskirt is just that... an OVERskirt... with NO underskirt!! Your choice if you would like to wear this as a hostess outfit with a pair of slim pants under (likely the original intent)... OR wear with a ballgown skirt under (as I try to show in photos) and wear to a gala affair! The overskirt just closes in the front with rosette and is only slightly stiffened with gold netting inside. The bolero is fully lined in deep blue. The outfit has a wonderful shine in the light!!! Excellent condition. Measures: 30" waist (can be adjusted), 42" long skirt in back. Bolero is boxy to fit anyone who can fit into the skirt! :) Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 8/10
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[ORDER ITEM - #4089]
Click on image for additional photos!#4089 - c. 1980's Emerald Green Mouton Plush Faux Fur Bolero Jacket! LARGE SIZE! Rich Deep Emerald Green Color and plush hand.. Wear it for dressy nights or pair it with your favorite jeans and western boots. So versatile. This will never go out of style. Excellent Condition. Fully lined in satin. Measures: up to 42/43" bust, up to 38" at waist, 23" across back, 18" long from back neck to hem, 21" sleeves with 3" folded cuffs. Has two slash pockets. FABULOUS!!!!! Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 14-18??
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[ORDER ITEM - #9443]#9443 - c. 1960's LILLY PULITZER "The Lilly" Classic Shift Dress in Cotton/Poly Blend Pink Green Blue Dress with White Lace Trim! Larger Size! Ah, the classic Lilly dress. Measures: up to 40" bust, up to 36" waist, up to 44" hips, 43" long from shoulder to hem (was lengthened, so you should shorten up 2.5" as the old hemline has faded the fabric). Plastic zipper at back. Excellent condition with every-so-slight fading at seams and barely seen yellowing of lace in areas (I can't even find it on quick re-inspection - so touch up with a bleach pen if necessary!). Also Listed in the Special Category. Under $150, so final sale. $ 45.
Approx. - size 12
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[ORDER ITEM - #4255]
Click on image for additional photos!#4255 - c. 1960's Black Dotted Swiss Organza Dress with Large Rhinestone Ornament! Cute 60's swingy style. Best for you gals who don't have to worry about bra straps, or get one of those bras with invisible straps - as the yoke is fairly sheer. The sleeves are even sheerer!, but as you can see, the rest of the dress is lined with black underdress. Black satin ribbon belt at waist with the original rhinestone ornament attached. Back zipper and triple layer skirt with tiny ruffle hem and cuffs. The dress is not perfect.. there are thin slits in one of the two layers of dotted swiss near zipper at upper back, and small hole in one layer under one arm (see last two photos). So the dress is priced well below its "pretty" factor!!! :) So if you are not a perfectionist.. it's still a beauty! Measures: 35" bust, 30" waist, 23" long from waist to hem. Under $150, so final sale. $ 85.
Approx. - SIZE 8
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[ORDER ITEM - #9448]
Click on image for additional photos!#9448 - c. 1960's Open Weave Psychedelic Gown! Hey... "groovy baby" gown! Love the modified hot pink halter top with slight cowl neck. All attached to a wild psychedelic swirling pattern long skirt. It's like a combination of "an acid trip" and a lava lamp print! :) You almost expect the print to be moving!! :) The fabric is a light-weight open weave wool. Measures: 36" bust, 28" waist, up to 44" hips, 44" long from waist to hem with 3" hem. Back zipper. Pink acetate lining. Very good condition, but not perfect. There are three hard to find moth holes in the skirt, some also hard to spot spots, and minor white underarm deodorant residue. So.. it's priced to buy and wear for fun! Under $150, so final sale. $ 95.
Approx. - SIZE 6
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[ORDER ITEM - #9137a]
Click on image for additional photos!#9137a - c. 1950's Fine Black Wool Coat! If this coat was hanging in your local department store or boutique, it would likely be one of the most expensive coats you see! But there is no way to convey that in a photograph.. as it's the material that makes the difference. Also, the dressform is too small for the coat, so it will look better on you! Excellent condition. Button front. Slash side pockets. Half belt at back. Fully lined. Measurements to come. Under $150, so final sale. $ 145.
Approx. - SIZE 12/14
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