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Glorious 1940s Eisenberg & Sons Original Beaded Suit NEW LISTING This is the best 1940s beaded suit I have seen in along, long time. We saw a black wool Eisenberg beaded suit go for over $2,000 in crazy, heated bidding at Charles Whitakers auction house a few years ago. This one is just as good. And its a modern size 10/12!! The beading is glorious. Gold sequins and cord work in an asymmetrical layout - left sleeve, right hip - in a traditional Chinese inspired mountains and clouds motif. The jacket has huge padded shoulders with a one button front closure and kimono sleeves. The body seams are modified princess line. The skirt is a 6 gore suit skirt of the 40s with side snap and hook closures. The jacket is fully lined in black crepe de chine. Labels: Eisenberg and Sons Original and Gates Anderson, Ind. Size: Jacket: Bust: 40, Waist: 32, Shoulders: 17 - 18 Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 25. Skirt: Waist: 30, Hips: 41, Waist to Hem: 26 ½, Hem circumference: 54 Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains or missing beads. SOLD! |
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1950s Ceil Chapman Water Color Print Silk Chiffon Wiggle Dress If you are into vintage clothing, you already know about Ceil Chapman. Her 1950s draped dresses continue to be very popular and its easy top see why. What we have here is a lovely soft dress from a master of draping. This 1950s cocktail or dinner dress has Chapmans typical draped bodice and sleeves with a crossover skirt. The wide neckline is almost off the shoulder. We have handled several of this dresses, but this one is the first one made up in a pretty, soft floral silk chiffon. The blue and green flowers are really lovely. The chiffon is backed with ivory silk crepe and the bodice is boned. Center back metal zipper to close. Label: Ceil Chapman Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Hips: 39, Shoulders: 15 ½ - 16, Shoulder to Waist: 15, Shoulder to Hem: 40, Hem circumference: 40 Condition: Freshly dry-cleaned. There is a mend that gets lost in the folds and print. Its on the front overlap of the skirt where a matching flower piece of the chiffon has been applied over a small hole. Price: $195 |
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Sophisticated Late 1950s Draped Cocktail Dress NEW LISTING The LBD. A Classic. This late 50s, early 60s version has a crossover draped bodice on a lovely sleeveless scoop neck bodice. The slim hanging skirt has a draped and pleated front overlap panel. The neckline and waist seam are finished with self piping. Lined in taffeta, the dress has front bodice boning and a center back metal zipper. The fabrics is a soft, matte finish rayon/silk with a fine twill texture. A pretty dress, and one that will be wearable classic for years to come. Labels: none Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Shoulder to Waist: 16 Ύ. Waist to Hem: 28, Hem circumference: 40 Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains. One tiny pick on back skirt Price: $115 |
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1950s New Look Wool Suit with Bolero Jacket by Fred A. Block NEW LISTING I have to love any maker whose initials spell FAB. This beautifully made early to mid 50s wool suit has a dolman sleeve bolero jacket with padded shoulders and a wonderful knife pleated full skirt. The sleeves are set into a dropped armhole with an ingenious cut that parallels the princess seam. The skirt pleats are stitched down to the hip level for a smooth fit. Jacket is lined in brown rayon crepe and the skirt closes with a metal side zipper. The skirt has loop for a belt - you could remove these or add a contrast belt - brown patent would be great. Label: Fred A. Block Size: Jacket: Bust: 38, Shoulders: approx. 17 Sleeves: 24, Shoulder to Hem: 16 ½. Skirt: Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Waist to Hem: 30½, Hem circumference: 114 Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains, no signs of wear. Price: $120 |
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Sharp 1950s Dorothy OHara Silk & Marquisette Wiggle Dress NEW LISTING That Dorothy OHara. She has a lot of fans and I can see why. The lines on this dress show the sign of a talented designer. The bodice has a see through marquisette yoke that bares a wide neckline. The lower inset of black marquisette echoes this, but is backed with a nude soufflι. The front bodice is bias cut for a smooth fit. The fabric is a lightweight black silk shantung. The front skirt has 2 pleats while the back skirt is darted. Lined in taffeta, the dress closes with a center back metal zipper. A sophisticated, sexy dress that will retain its appeal for years to come. Label: Dorothy OHara California Size: Bust: 34, Waist: 26, Hips: 38, Shoulders: approx. 15, Shoulder to Waist: 16. Waist to Hem: 27, Hem circumference: 38 Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains. Price: $225 |
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1950s Wine Wool 2 Pc Maternity Dress Set NEW LISTING Lucy! Mad Men! Okay, thats out of the way. These maternity sets are just not that common anymore. This one is in great shape. Its a wine gabardine wool with black velvet collar and cuffs. There are even small shoulder pads for the loose top. The top closes with covered buttons and has a small black velvet bow to finish the neck. The top is long enough to cover the open front skirt. The straight skirt has the classic open front for baby with self ties to adjust as baby grows. Label: none Size: Blouse: Bust: 44, Hem circumference: 52, Shoulders: 15 ½, CB Neck to Hem: 26 ½. Skirt: Waist: expandable, 30 and up, Hips: 42, Waist to Hem: 30, Hem circumference: 50 Condition: Excellent. No holes, stains, no signs of wear. Fresh and crisp. SOLD! |
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Sporty 1940s Floral Linen Pants and Blouse Set This fresh red, yellow and green floral pants and blouse set in a printed linen belonged to Beulah Jones, whose name is inked in both pieces. Perhaps she wore it to camp? Or college? Either way, its really very sweet. The blouse an be worn in or out and fastens with red plastic buttons. There are no shoulder pads, but it has the shoulder line of the 40s. The wide legged pants have a side hook closure that is set in the pocket. Labels: Beulah Jones Size: Blouse: Bust: 38, Waist: 31, Shoulders: 14, Neck to Hem: 23. Pants: Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Waist to Hem: 37. Condition: freshly laundered, one discreet mend under the bottom button that is hidden. One very faint spot a shown on the back left shoulder. Price: $75 |
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Exotic 1940s Floral Print Rayon Dress This late 1940s print rayon dress is a pleasing combination of persimmon, light gold, palest yellow, black and white. Its a nice weight rayon weave with lot of details. Theres the square yet scalloped neckline treatment, the padded shoulders, slightly gathered sleeve caps, gathered overskirt and curved front hem slit. Plus a self tie waist sash. The side closure has snaps and there are snaps at the Ύ sleeve writs to snug up the sleeves. These could be worn loose for a small angel sleeve look as well. A neat late 40s dress, this dress was most likely home sewn due to the snap closure. Label: none Size: Bust: 40, Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Shoulders: 15 1/2, Sleeves: 19, CB Neck to Waist: 16, Waist to Hem: 29, Hem circumference: 50. Condition: Excellent, freshly laundered. The shoulder pads are replacements, made up in rayon and batting. Price: $95 |
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1950s Full Skirted New Look Black Organza Party Dress A summer party dress in black! Oh yes, they had them in the 50s. This one is a flared skirted, longer length for the taller gal; we can tell because the bodice is a bit long waisted for the dress form. The fabric is a pleated silk organza with a smocked effect that alternates with wide lace bands. The neckline is bound and the lace band at the neckline forms the split cap sleeves. The waist is finished with the original matching organza belt. The dress is lined in black taffeta and closes at the center back with a metal zipper. Label: Bramson Oak Park Evanston Chicago Palm Beach and Original by Larrabee New York Size: Bust: 40, Waist: 29, Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17 ½, Waist to Hem: 33, Hem circumference: Lining: 130, Sheer : 172. Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $85 |
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Lovely Draped Shell Pink Silk Chiffon 1950s Dress This 1950s wearable size soft shell pink silk chiffon dress has a softly draped bodice with shirring an throughout, a sweetheart neckline and draped cap sleeves. The straight skirt is chiffon over taffeta with gathered floating panels of silk chiffon at the back only. How pretty. The dress is lined in pink china silk and although unlabeled, very well made. Closes at the back with a metal zipper. Labels: none Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 32, Hips: 41, Shoulder to Waist: 17, Waist to Hem: 25 ½, Hem circumference: 42. Condition: Excellent. Ready to wear. Price: $175 |
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1950s Abstract Silk Print 1950s Dress by Best & Co. This blue, black and white abstract art print dress from the 1950s is a special one from Best and Co. I love the easy cut with Ύ sleeves and bateau neckline. Very classy. The waist is defined by a black faille yoke with front tab and large decorative button. A neat dress and one you can accessorize with ease. Center back metal zipper to close. Labels: Best & Co. 5th Ave New York and ILGWU Size: Bust: 37, Waist: 28, Hips: 38,Shoulders: 15 1/2 - 16,Sleeves: 15, Shoulder to Waist: 16, Waist to Hem: 26, Hem circumference: 37. Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $76 |
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Sweet 1950s Bouffant Coral Organza Party Dress I think this may be the most coral dress we have had. What with the sherbet color, the full skirt, fitted bodice, pretty back pouf and the four fabric roses, I dont see how it could be any sweeter. The full skirt has its own crinoline layers of taffeta and net. The organza is a manmade fiber, maybe nylon, not silk. The dress closes center back with a metal zipper. It is small - I could not close it on this small form. ! Label:none Size: Bust: 32,Waist: 24, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15, Shoulder to Waist: 15, Waist to Hem: 25 ½, Hem circumference: Full. Condition: Excellent, clean. Price: $115 |
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Sleek Ca. 1959 - 1960 Estιvez Cocktail Dress in Black This sleek dress shows what the designer Estevez was all about. Flattering, sophisticated dresses with wonderful necklines. This cocktail or dinner dress in black shantung has body skimming lines and a wide flattering neckline with center front slit and bow. The slit and bow motif is repeated at the front skirt hem. A striking dress that shows curves and a bit of cleavage but is still elegant. Closes center back with a coil zipper. Label: Estιvez, Hillmans Indianapolis, and ILGWU Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 29, Hips: 38, Shoulders: approx 16, CB to Hem : 39, Hem circumference: 40. Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Clean and ready to wear. Price: $175 |
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1950s Red Poppy Print Silk Twill Dress This silk twill dress from the 1950s is a glorious red poppy print! The style is simple, with a sleeveless fitted bodice, scoop neckline , piped edge and waist seam and a straight skirt. The skirt has a silk lining and lower panel in the print that shows underneath the top skirt. All the seams are bound in silk as well. The matching fabric belt is still here, too. The center back metal zipper is handset. A well made, good quality dress of the time in a stunning fabric. Label: none Size: Bust: 40, Waist: 28, Hips: 38, Shoulders: 15 ½, Shoulder to Waist: 16, Waist to Hem: 25, Hem circumference: 38. Condition: Excellent, no stains, holes or signs of wear. Price: $95 |
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Amazing c. 1959 - 1961 Howard Greer Custom Beaded Red Silk Cocktail Dress Howard Greer designed some wonderful dresses for film and fashion, didnt he? We have only handled 2 or 3 of these since the 90s. There just arent that many out there. For more information on his career: Howard Greer. And this one is stunning. The bodice is red silk chiffon and the skirt is tissue faille. Both are beaded allover with red bugles. The under bodice is the red faille with a pavι beaded band along the neckline. The dress closes center back with a handset coil zipper and hooks. Its a beautifully made dress and quite a eye catching example of Greers work. His dresses carried two labels - the Beverly Hills label and this one, the Custom Original label. Labels: Howard Greer Custom Original and Marshall Field & Company 28 Shop Size: Dress: Bust: 34, Waist: 26, Hips: 42, Shoulder to Waist: 15, Waist to Hem: 27, Hem circumference: 37. Condition: No missing beads, no holes, one faint spot on skirt. Beads on hem allowance are missing. Price: $1075 |
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Embellished 1950s Cotton Print Summer Dress by Jerry Gilden This lovely spring and summer dress is from Jerry Gilden in a charming paisley floral pattern in rose, pink and sage green on a tan ground. The print on the skirt is highlighted with small rose studs and rhinestones. The bodice has a center panel with shirred bust , V neck front and back, fitted bodice, side metal zipper closure, all atop a three quarter circle skirt. The skirt has a plain cotton underskirt and side pockets. We show this over a small crinoline. Add a wide rose belt - pretty. Label: a Jerry Gilden Spectator Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 26, Shoulder to Waist: 16 3/4, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 31 1/2, Hem circumference: 158. Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Clean and ready to wear. Price: $85 Sale Price:$42 |
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1950s Pink Embroidered Linen Look Spring Dress This lovely pink spring and summer dress from the 1950s is a linen look (most likely rayon) with sweet embroidered dots and borders. The borders are used at the neckline and at the top and bottom of a lace insert on the skirt in a inventive way to add interest to this simple cut. The bodice is darted and fitted with a matching belt and simple straps. The inset lace is backed with a sheer. Center back metal zipper closure. Label: none Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Hips: 38, Shoulder to Waist: 18, Waist to Hem: 27, Hem circumference: 42. Condition: Dress has one faint spot on front skirt. Has been hand washed. No holes or signs of wear. Belt has darkened slightly - most likely from the interior backing. Price: $55 Sale Price:$36 |
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1950s Green and White Carolyn Schnurer Print Summer Dress This 1950s print dress from Carolyn Schnurer is a charming and fresh combination of overall and matching border prints. The colors are a clear green and navy blue on a barely off white ground. The fitted bodice has a drop waist, squared off V neckline, short fitted sleeves and a gathered skirt set a the low waist. The side closure is a metal zipper. A sweet print gown for summer or spring, we show it over small crinoline. It is adorable with or without it. Label: Carolyn Schnurer for you ABC Fabrics Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 28, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15 1/2, Shoulder to Waist: 16 1/2, Shoulder to Hem: 47 1/2, Hem circumference: 98. Condition: Dress is Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Freshly laundered. SOLD! |
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Sunny Yellow Cotton 1950s I. Magnin Day Dress Theres nothing like a sunny yellow cotton dress to tell you Spring is coming. This late 1950s lightweight dress would walk right into Summer, too. It has a dropped waist, square neckline, soft blouson bodice, nifty double tied sash that cinches up the waist, and side metal zipper. The bodice is self lined at the front and back, but not sides. The skirt has a center back kick pleat. A sweet dress to wear on the Spring with a light cardigan or in the summer with big bracelets. Label: I. Magnin & Co. Size: Bust: 40, Low Waist: 29, Hips: 39, Shoulders: 15, Shoulder to Waist: 18, Shoulder to Hem: 44 Condition: Freshly laundered, No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $45 Sale Price:$35 |
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Glorious 1950s Aqua Green Wool Knit Three Piece Suit This soft aqua green is just lovely. This set is wool, with applied felt flowers in cream and deep green, cream cord work and aurora borealis rhinestones. The jacket and knit top have the appliquι work, with the top having short sleeves, matching ribbing and a button closure at the center back. The easy fit jacket is lined in taffeta. The half lined skirt is suspended on a slip top and has a metal zipper at center back. The lines are slim and chic. Label: Marion McCoy Originals Created in California Size: Jacket: Bust: 42, Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 18, CB Neck to Hem: 22. Top: Bust: 36, Waist:29,Shoulders:16, CB Neck to Hem: 20. Skirt: Waist: 26, Hips 37, Waist to Hem: 27 1/2", Hem Circumference: 42. Condition: No spots or stains, little sign of wear, (the rhinestones show as dark bits on the distance photos, but see close-ups - there are no spots). There are 2 tiny discreet mends to the back neckline of the top, again, see close-ups. SOLD! |
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Rosemary Clooneys Post War 1940s - 50s Black Lace Merry Widow The provenance on this isnt perfect but here it is. A gentleman by the name of Ward Harrison had a shop on Bardstown Rd. in Louisville, Ky some years ago - The Hollywood Shop. Ward made something of a name for himself by scavenging goodies from the dumpsters and trash cans of the stars during the 1970s in Hollywood. Google him - you will find some interesting stories. He brought the results back to Louisville and set up a shop in 1981. I shopped there myself in the 80s. This merry widow came from his shop then- and my consignor remembers it being sold as Rosemary Clooneys with a letter of provenance. Said letter is long gone, but the age of the garment and size are right. That said - this is a fine black net lace over skin tone foundation garment with black stretch side and back panels. The cups are perky and structured and the front closes with hooks under and a metal zipper over. There are no straps. Label: Distinction by Triumph of Europe made in Western Germany Size: Labeled a 34B, Waist : 28, Over Bust to Hem 16. Condition: Excellent - one small break in lace as shown. Price: $145 |
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Refined 1950s Black and Grey Tweed Suit This refined silk blend tweed suit has some fascinating style lines. Although the lapels are quite wide, usually a hallmark of the 1970s, I date this in the 1950s. The jacket is quite structured, with fitted front, shaped princess back, two large patch pockets and dramatic lapels. All of this is emphasized with machine topstitching. The front is asymmetric with 3 large buttons and bound buttonholes to balance the pockets. The skirt has a paneled back and darted front, or vice versa - it is a bit difficult to tell as the metal zipper is set in one of the panel seams, not at the true side. Both pieces are lined. Label: none Size: Jacket: Bust: 38, Waist: 36, Hips: 44, Shoulders: 15 Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 26 1/2". Skirt: Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Waist to Hem: 24, Hem circumference: 44 Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. SOLD! |
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Glorious ca. 1959 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit This glorious heavy winter weight wool suit in a novelty weave is a wonderful indication of what Trigere could do with wool. And it has a cape - her favorite. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit over blouse and a matching cape. The skirt is straight and fully, lined in tan silk with a side metal zipper. The tan over blouse has bound button holes , a self tie , a tan silk partial lining and an added oyster silk lining. The cape is flat lined in taffeta and lined in the tan knit to match the blouse with a large cookie button, shaped shoulders and welt arm slits. It takes great assurance to carry off this strong a statement. Labels: Trigere New York in the blouse ( under the added lining) , and Pauline Trigere in the cape Condition: Excellent. The suit has no holes or stains, very light surface wear to the long threads of the weave at the neck of the cape. The knit blouse has 2 professionally rewoven pinholes at the left back shoulder blade. The original owner did what well-to-do women could - she had the suit customized for her at L.S. Ayres. She had a full lining added to the blouse and the skirt shortened. The work was beautifully done. If we didn't have the hem piece in the bag from Ayres, we wouldn't have known. Size: Cape: Length CB: 33", Hem circumference: 80". Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 38:, Waist: 34", Shoulders: approx. 16", CB to Hem: 19".Skirt: Waist: 28", Hips: 40", Waist to Hem: 24" (plus 3" hem), Hem circumference: 42" Price: $295 Sale price: $185 |
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Sleek 1950s Irene Navy Suit with Crown Buttons This sleek later 1950s suit is a navy shantung by the well known American film designer and fashion designer Irene. This suit has her signature buttons details. She often used buttons of different sizes and shapes in her work. This princess line jacket has small fabric covered buttons interspersed with large cream crown buttons. All have bound buttonholes. The jacket has faux pocket flaps and a simple back vent. The skirt has an unusual slit back vent set over a complete underskirt panel that function both as a lining and as a return for the vent. It's an elegant solution from a thoughtful designer. Skirt has metal side sipper. Label: Irene exclusively for Nieman-Marcus Condition: Excellent. No holes or stains or wear. Size: Jacket: Bust: 38", Waist: 32", Shoulder: 16", Sleeve: 21 1/2", Center Back to Waist: 25 1/2", Skirt: Waist; 25 1/2", Hips: 38", Waist to Hem: 27", Hem circumference: 40". RESERVED Price:$265 Sale Price:$185 |
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Perfectly Tailored 1959 Wool Tweed 3 Pc Pauline Trigere Suit This perfectly tailored 3 pc suit in a heavy winter weight grey and oyster tweed wool shows Trigere's way with heavy fabrics. This is one of 3 Trigere suits from the Indianapolis estate of a woman with great style and the resources to express it. The suit is comprised of 3 pieces: a tailored wool skirt, a knit blouse with belt and a matching jacket. The skirt is straight and fully lined in oyster silk with a side metal zipper. The oyster wool short sleeve knit blouse has bound button holes, covered buttons, a matching belt, and is unlined. The jacket is lined in the matching oyster silk and has large angled patch pocket and a wide collar. Please see the Kent State Trigere Collection for a sketch of this ensemble in her 1959 Fall Collection. Labels: Pauline Trigere in the blouse and jacket, L.S. Ayres in the jacket Condition: Suit is excellent and appears unworn. No holes or stains. The knit blouse has professionally rewoven 3 pinholes at the left back shoulder and light yellowing at the CF. The belt backing is dry and has started to break. Size: Jacket: Bust: 44", Shoulders: 17", Sleeves: 22", CB to Hem: 27".Blouse: Knit, taken unstretched. Bust: 40", Waist: 30", CB to Hem: 20 1/2". Skirt: Waist: 26", Hips: 39", Waist to Hem: 24 1/2", Hem circumference: 42". Price : $295 Sale Price: $145 |
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1940s Sharp and Spiffy Sequin Crepe Dress I do love a 1940s rayon crepe dress. And sad to say, they are getting quite difficult to find. I do my best, but what with the black ones with rust colored dye problems, the blue, red and purple ones with dye issues, the ones in very strange colors of beige and chartreuse, and the ones with armpit issues, well, you get the picture. Now this dress - forties fabulousness. The bodice is cream crepe with aurora borealis sequins and the straight skirt is black crepe. There are small shoulder pads and side metal zipper. I love it. Label: none Size: Bust: up to 37", Waist: 28", Hips: 38", CB Neck to Waist: 18 1/2" Waist to Hem: 27" , Hem circumference: 46". Condition: Excellent but for one tan spot under sequins at back waist, some soil on inside of armpits. Freshly dry-cleaned. Price: $115 Sale Price:$84 |
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Astounding 1950s Chinese Embroidered Silk Satin Jacket Another of our Maine finds, this gorgeous hand embroidered Chinese made jacket is black silk satin with glorious all over flowers and flying bats (!) in many tones of gold, brown, red, white, blue, green and a silver grey. White piping edges the collar and front. It closes asymmetrically with 2 large black frogs. The lining is white silk. Label: none. Size: Bust: 41", Waist: 41", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 22". Neck to Hem; 22". Condition: Excellent. Price: $125 Sale Price:$95 |
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1950s Bobbie Brooks All Season Suit A label I grew up with - Bobbie Brooks, Jonathan Logan, Aigner, Pappagallo.. There were so many. This mid 1950s suit in a soft green and white weave retains some of the 40s hallmarks in the fitted jacket and padded shoulders. The details are outlined in white piping for a fresh look. The large mother-of-pearl buttons and back half belt are nice touches, too. Straight skirt with side metal zipper. Jacket is unlined Labels: Weather-Match Tailored by Bobbie Brooks Size: Jacket: Bust: 35", Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 21", CB Neck to Waist: 16" to Hem: 19". Skirt: Waist: 24", Hips: 36", Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 44" Condition: Excellent. Ready to wear. Price: $65 Sale Price: $39 |
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Curvaceous 1950s Black Satin & Lace Dress This 1950s ribbed silk dress has wonderful lace trimming and a gorgeous back. The fit is very curvy, with a straight front skirt that develops into a pleated swing back. The almost off-the-shoulder neckline is framed by a wide band of corded net lace which lace trims the hips as well. The back has 3 self bows that snap over a metal sipper. The dress is inlet lined with organza and has the high quality construction one would expect from a boutique shop at the glamorous Edgewater Beach Hotel. Labels: Paul Parnes and Nonette Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 40", Waist: 30", Hips: 42", Shoulders: approx 15"- 16", Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 45", Hem circumference: 72" Condition: Excellent. No flaws. Price: $125 |
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Polished 1950s Frank Gallant Suit This 1950s polished wool suit from the higher end maker of coats and suits Frank Gallant is most likely from the 1950s time period when Tom Brigance was the designer for the firm. Frank Gallant founded his wholesale company in 1916, and the Gallant label would be found at Saks, Lord and Taylor, Bloomingdale's, Altman's and Best's. Gallant died in 1965, but his son Herbert ran the company as of 1955. This suit is very simple, yet polished. It's a rich brown tweedy wool with a great cut. The fitted front is cut kimono style with bias cut sleeves and a curved seam that holds the statement welts. Additional details include a chocolate brown velvet collar, turn back cuffs, bound button holes and a brown crepe lining. The skirt is half lined with a back kick pleat and side metal zipper. Label: Frank Gallant New York Size: Jacket: Bust: 36", Waist: 28", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 23", CB Neck to Hem: 22". Skirt: Waist: 25", Hips: 38", Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 48". Condition: Excellent. Small light areas at lining armholes SOLD! |
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Smart 1940s Sacony Summer Palm Beach Suit
This post war 1940s - 1952 summer suit in a medium brown is a summer weight from the mid priced company Sacony. It features a cool unlined jacket in the Palm Beach mode, with big shoulder pads, fitted waist, princess seams, nifty pocket detail on functional pockets, long straight skirt and mother of pearl buttons. The skirt is also unlined and closes with a side metal zipper. Label: Sacony Palm Beach Size: Jacket: Bust: 38", Waist: 29", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 24", CB Neck to Hem: 24". Skirt: Waist: 27", Hips: 37", Waist to Hem: 30", Hem circumference: 46" Condition: Excellent. Skirt has been re-hemmed to original length - no crease line visible. Price: $95 Sale Price: $65 |
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Stylish Vintage 1950s Black Crepe Larry Aldrich Circle Skirt Dress This mid 1950s New Look inspired dress is from esteemed New York designer Larry Aldrich is a stylish version of the common full skirt party dress. The neckline is an attractive wide scoop, with a fitted bodice and circular skirt. The skirt is emphasized with rows of rouleau trim that encircle it and finish at the side front with bows tipped with rhinestones. This treatment is carried out at the neckline as well. The waist is set off with the matching belt. The dress closes with a side metal zipper and has its own taffeta underskirt with horsehair hem for support. Label: Larry Aldrich New York Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 36", Waist: 27" , Shoulders: 15" , Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 17", Waist to Hem: 31", Hem circumference: Full Circle Condition: Virtually Mint. No spots or stains, holes. Shows no signs of wear. One crack to belt backing. Price: $155 Sale Price:$110 |
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Adorable 1950s Anne Fogarty Red Print Cotton Dress Sweet. This 1950s Anne Fogarty dress is adorable with it's soft red and old gold metallic wide stripe print. The print is used vertically in the tightly gathered skirt , and used in the pleated bodice to frame the V neckline. A pretty feminine summer dress form a label that specialized in the full skirted silhouette of the 1950s. We show this over a small crinoline. It would look graceful without one or would allow an even larger one for sweep. Closure is a center back metal zipper. Label: Anne Fogarty Margot, Inc. Condition: Excellent. Size: Bust: 34", Waist: 24", Hips: full, Shoulders 14½", CB Neck to waist: 15½", Waist to Hem: 30½", Hem circumference: 138" Price: $115 |
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Elegant 1950s Mignon Rose Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Another dress an Indianapolis estate. And this one is close to perfection,too. It's from Mignon,apparently a maker of high quality ladies dresses. This is an elegant intense rose pink chiffon dress with crystal beaded bodice and crisscross chiffon straps. The double layer chiffon skirt is very full and lined in matching taffeta. The separate full length overskirt, or possibly cape? or both? is also 2 layers, with a beaded waistband and an attached scarf like sash that we have not yet fully fathomed. When worn as a skirt, it hangs down inside unseen. When worn as a cap, it makes a greta scarf. We show this piece both ways. This skirt is open down the front with an approximate 5" overlap.A brilliantly hued example of late 50s evening wear. Label: Mignon Paris New York & L. Strauss & Co. hang tag. Size: approx. Bust: 34", Waist: 26", Hips of lining- 44", Shoulder to Waist: 16½", Waist to Hem: 27½". Hem circumference: Extremely Full. Over skirt: Waist: 26", Waist to floor: 41", Hem circumference: Extremely full. Condition: The dress is virtually mint with no signs of wear. The over skirt still retains the original $295 price tag. Price: $255 Sale Price: $185 |