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Chic 1940s Vintage Navy Blue Wool Gabardine Suit with White Arrows Sz S This late 1940s navy blue suit has white arrows motifs at the shoulder rand hip. You cant go wrong with arrows. These are set into cornered seams and have embroidered arrow heads. Just great. The jacket is fitted, with shoulder pads and turn back cuffs, bound buttonholes and square rimmed and covered buttons. The skirt is walking width, with a side metal zipper to close. Labels: Holladay Fashion & Pogues Size: Jacket: Bust: 36", Waist: 28", High Hips: 32, Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 23.5" , CB Neck to Waist: 16, Cb to Hem: 26" . Skirt: Waist: 25" , Hips: 35", Waist to Hem: 25" , Hem circumference: 40" Condition - Excellent, no stains. One tiny moth bite at the back of the collar as shown. Price: $185 |
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Chic 1950s Vintage Pink & Grey Gabardine Suit w/ 2 Skirts Sz M They used to make these 3 piece sets with a skirt choice. Love the idea. You could have the mare dressy matching suit, or a snappier contrast one. And this set is pink and grey - pretty perfect. The unlined bolero jacket is the pink and grey weave with a fine red line. The collar is the solid pink rayon gab, while the buttons and pocket flaps incorporate both. The solid skirt is a bit more flared then the woven one. Both have a center front seam, darts and side metal zipper to close. Label: Rousso Sportswear New York Size: Jacket: Bust: 40", Shoulders: 15.5", Sleeves: 19", CB Neck to Hem: 16". Pink Skirt: Waist: 27", Hips: 40" , Waist to Hem: 29" , Hem circumference: 45" Woven Skirt:Waist: 27", Hips: 40", Waist to Hem: 29" , Hem circumference: 43" Condition - Excellent, no stains or holes. The previous owner was a rental shop that added its initial to the label, and its name on the zipper tape. Doesnt show from the outside in any way. Price: $175 |
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Lovely 1950s Vintage Blue Sea Shore Novelty Print Cotton Dress Sz M Oh the print! Blue and white with starfish and coral, set on a crackled fine line stripe. Lovely detail . The dress mid 50s, with flared skirt, fitted waist, and a white organdy collar on the scoop neck. The short sleeves are cut in one with the bodice. Side metal zipper to close. A great dress to wear this summer. Label: none Size: Bust: 37", Waist: 27", Hips: full, Shoulders: approx. 15", Shoulder to Waist: 17, Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 127" Condition - Excellent, no stains or holes. Belt is not present - a white or contrast color would look great. Price: $65 |
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Chic 1950s Vintage Copper and Black Print Cotton Dress Sz M Another great a printed cotton for you. This one has the Vogue pattern label that dressmakers could once get with the pattern. No more, sad to say. This fitted bodice is cut on the bias, with a button front . The buttonholes are diagonal. Placing them on the straight where they wont stretch. The full skirt is set on with narrow pleats. The kimono sleeves have a diamond gusset. Side metal zipper to close. The belt shown is not included. Label: Vogue Special Design Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 27", Hips: full, Shoulders: approx. 15.5", CB Neck to Waist: 15.75, Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 96" Condition - Excellent, no stains or holes. Belt is not present - a white or contrast color would look great. Price: $65 |
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Feminine 1950s Vintage Negligee Robe in Satin and Lace SZ XS This is very, very pretty. Small, but pretty. Its a late 40s, early 50s negligee in ivory acetate satin with pale ecru lace yoke, collar, and wide waist inset panel. The collar is bound with satin, and all the closures are satin buttons and loops. The sleeves end in lace with elastic cuffs. The full skirts are open at the front, and gently gathered along the slightly dropped waist. Label: Daphne Size: Labeled a 30. Please note that this is on a size 33 bust mannequin, and we also tried it on a size 34 mannequin successfully. I think the determining factor is the shoulder measurement. Bust: 36", Waist: 25", Hips: 45", Shoulders: 14", Sleeves: 22", CB Neck to Waist: approx 15.5, Waist to Hem: 38 Condition - Clean, freshly pressed, no holes or stains. The sleeves have odd light areas, almost like marble veining! No stains or holes. Price: $65 |
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Crisp 1950s Vintage Blue Floral Print Cotton Coat Dress NOS Sz L Its print time! This fun 1950s dress still has its tags and is a crisp cotton floral print in turquoise and white with coat dress styling. The front is double breasted with white buttons and cotton trim. The bodice has an inset waist band, cap sleeves, patch pockets with flaps, and a flared skirt with pleated waist. The back has a separate ½ belt with decorative button. The skirt wraps underneath and has a tie inside. And its unworn. A great dress to wear this summer. Label: Anne Garson Made in New England, 100% Cotton, Wm Anderson Fabrics Size: labeled an 18. Measures like a modern 14. Bust: 41", Waist: 31", Hips: 50", Shoulders: 16.5", CB Neck to Waist: 16.5, Waist to Hem: 27", Hem circumference: 88" Condition - Excellent, no stains or holes. Crisp and unworn. Price: $75 |
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1950s Pink Lace and Taffeta Vintage Circle Skirt Party Dress Sz S This young and pretty spring party or cocktail dress is very soft in pink and white, with a soft white lace over a pink taffeta. The bodice is fitted, with the nylon drape front and tails at the back. The drape is caught with a rhinestone pin at center front. The skirt is a circle, with a horsehair braid to stiffen the hem. The drape falls in tails, which also look nice tied up in a knot or bow. We shoe it both ways. Center back metal zipper to close. Label: none Size: Bust: 34" , Waist: 25" , Hips: full, Shoulder to Waist: 16, Waist to Hem: 29", Hem circumference: 200 - full circle Condition - Dry-cleaned. No spots or stains. One mend in the lace - we show a close-up. The taffeta skirt lining has an ombre effect. I dont know if this was intentional or not. The skirt hem has hung out a bit as to be expected with a circular cut. One of the tails has breaks in it - when tied in a bow, these are hidden. They do generally fall into the folds, but can be seen of course in movement. Price: $65 |
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Charming & Crisp 1950s Vintage Purple Floral Print Cotton Dress Sz M I love a crisp floral print. This polished cotton dress has a square neckline ( also a favorite), fitted bodice, V back neckline and a knife pleated dirndl skirt. The print has tones of purple, lavender, multiple greens, and black on a white ground. Closes with a center back metal zipper. There are belt loops, but no belt. Black or white would look great with this. Labels: just lot and size. Original size hang tag as well. Size: labeled a 13. Bust: 37", Waist: 28", Hips: full, Shoulders to Waist: 15.5, Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 72" Condition - Excellent, Crisp and unworn. The only flaw is a small tan spot on the skirt as shown. Price: $75 |
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Classy 1950s High Style Grey Sophie Original Suit Sz S-M Fine tailoring once again. This wonderfully made suit carries the Sophie Original label. Sophie Gimbel was the wife of Adam Gimbel, the president of Saks Fifth Ave, and the custom designer for Saks. She presented ready to wear under the Sophie Original label, although she was also know as Sophie of Saks. This 1950s suit in grey ottoman is beautifully made, with curved welt pockets, arrow tabs and a curvy, tailored waist. It is fully lined in black crepe. The skirt closes with a side metal zipper. Labels: Saks Fifth Avenue and Sophie Original Size: Jacket: Bust: 38" , Waist: 28",Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 22", CB Neck to Waist: 15.5, CB Neck to hem 23. Skirt: Waist: 27" , Hips: 38", Waist to Hem: 29" Hem circumference: 46" Condition - No spots or stains. The original buttons were black extruded celluloid, two were missing and replacements can not yet be found. These will be included with the suit should you be able to find them. The buttons you see are also celluloid of the period. There is slight wear to the hem fold of the jacket. Price: $275 |
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1950s Black & White Windowpane Plaid Silk Jacket and Skirt Set Sz XS This fresh spring and summer weight set has a tailored but unlined jacket in white and black windowpane silk, with a black silk skirt to coordinate. The collar, decorative hip bands and cuffs are piped in black cord. The covered buttons match the skirt fabric. The skirt is straight and closes with a side metal zipper. Labels: none, but commercially made Size: Jacket: Bust: 35" , Waist: 26",Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 18", CB Neck to Waist: 15.5, CB Neck to Hem: 19.5 Skirt: Waist: 24", Hips: 34", Waist to Hem: 28" Hem circumference: 42" Condition - Excellent, no spots or stains. Price: $125 |
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1950s Party Dress in White Embroidered Organdy & Peach Taffeta Sz XS This sweet dress dates from the early 50s. The kimono sleeve bodice is white organdy, cut on the bias so the pattern chevrons at center front and the scalloped border forms the neckline, This is layered over a strapless taffeta lining. The split front overskirt is the organdy with the embroidered borders left open and placed over a peach taffeta under skirt. Side metal zipper to close. This was very nicely home sewn. Labels: none. Home sewn. Size: Bust: 33" , Waist: 24",Hips: full, Shoulders: 14.5", Shoulder to Waist: 16, Waist to Hem: 27" Hem circumference: 116" Condition - Very Good, freshly laundered. No spots or stains. There is a repair at the right underarm as shown - this was done with a silk organza. Price: $75 |
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1950s Vintage Green Floral Print Organza Dress This 1950s party dress has a lovely soft and sheer green and white with blue shadows print of peonies over white taffeta lining. The short sleeve bodice is fitted, with a wide shirred midriff band and small rhinestone buttons at the front closure. There is a side metal zipper to close. The collar is Peter Pan style, with a satin piping finish and bow. The full gathered skirt rides over a white taffeta lining. We show this over a small crinoline, but it has plenty of loft on its own. Label: none Size: Bust: 35" , Waist: 25" , Hips: free , Shoulders: 14.5", CB Neck to Waist: 15.5", Waist to Hem: 27.5" , Hem circumference: 120 Condition: Clean, no stains, crisp, there is one 1/16 hole in the sheer overlay only at the left front shoulder over the lining. Taffeta skirt lining shows crease lines of previous hems. Price: $105 |
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Vintage 1950s Black and White Check Summer Suit Set This fresh 1950s suit set in black and white gingham check is cotton. And as its a dress weight, its perfect for spring, summer and even into early fall. The jacket has a fitted waist with darted peplum, and a bolero line indicated by a bias cut band. This is set off with self bows at center front and center back. The 7/8th flared sleeves work well with wide bracelets, too. The skirt is straight with a side metal zipper tot close and a back kick pleat. The buttons are silvered black glass. Label: Edward Barry Inc. by Miller-Cupaioli Size: Jacket: Bust: 40", Waist: 30" , Shoulders: 16", Sleeves: 19.5 , CB Neck to Waist: 18, to Hem: 21.75. Skirt: Waist: 29" , Hips: 40", Waist to Hem: 28" , Hem circumference: 48" Condition: Excellent, clean, no holes. These are not the original buttons, although they are old store stock. There is a slight discoloration from the original buttons as shown in the close-up, but this not visible at all when the jacket is buttoned. There is a small 1/8 tan spot as shown on the right side above the top button. Price: $65 |
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VaVaVoom Vintage 1950s Black Velvet Circle Skirt Halter Dress A halter dress! Small, but very cool. The black velvet is inky dark. The bodice is fitted with gathered bust and wide midriff. The circle skirt has wavy cording set in to give it additional texture and volume. Side metal zipper to close. WE show this over a small crinoline. Label: none Size: XS. Bust: 32" , Waist: 24" , Hips: free, CB Neck to waist in front : 19, Waist to Hem at CF: 25" , Hem circumference: full circle Condition: Very Good. There are some smushes to the back skirt as shown. And as with all circle skirts, the hem has hung out on the bias and is now uneven. Price: $65 |
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1950s Black And Brick Striped Day Dress from Woolf Bros. This Bud Kilpatrick day dress was designed for Woolf Bros., a fine Kansas department store for many, many years. It shows a fine used of the broadly striped textile has a modified shirtwaist style, with kimono sleeves, and a hidden zipper under the lapel as the side of the front inset. The moderately full skirt is pleated. Large black leather buttons and bound buttonholes to close. Label: Bud Kilpatrick for Woolf Bros. Size: Bust: 40" , Waist: 29", CB Neck to waist: 17.5", Hips: full, Shoulders: approx. 16, Sleeves: 23.5, Waist to Hem: 26" , Hem circumference: 116" Condition: Very Good. There is a small rewoven hole at the center back as shown. No stains or wear. Sleeves hems have been shortened. Price: $95 |
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1950s Midnight Blue Wool Suit by Paul Parnes D2265 This 1950s era suit form Paul Parnes has such great details. First, it has a waist length jacket and is a light weight wool. The cording is used to define the lines - and not just the front, collar and cuffs, but the bound buttonholes and side plackets of the skirt waist as well. My thought is that with the shirt jacket and button plackets on the side o f the skirt, this is a younger womans suit. The jacket has princess seams and set in sleeves with split cuffs. The skirt functionally buttons on both sides and there is no zipper. Label: Paul Parnes Size: Jacket: Bust: 36" , Waist: 26" , Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 20", CB Neck to Hem: 17". Skirt: Waist: 25" , Hips: 36", Waist to Hem: 27.5" , Hem circumference: 42" Condition: Excellent but for a 1/8 rewoven place on the jacket. Very hard to see, we show it in a photo. No stains or wear. Price: $95 |
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1950s Black & White Embroidered Cotton Summer Skirt Set This 1950s summer skirt and top set is so wearable on an everyday basis. The top is a simple scoop neck sleeveless blouse with button back. The skirt is very full with a real flare to the back. Center back metal zipper to close. The fabric is black cotton with white floral machine embroidery and small eyelet holes. Label: Perry Symbol of Quality Size: Top: Bust: 37" , Waist: 32" , Shoulders: 16", Shoulder to Hem: 22.5". Skirt: Waist: 30", Hips: 52" , Waist to Hem: 29" , Hem circumference: 123" Condition: Excellent. No stains or holes. Price: $65 |
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Rich 1950s Purple Velvet Vintage Cocktail Dress This 1950s party or cocktail dress is a glorious shade of purple in a good quality cotton velvet . The shoulder straps are double rouleau cords, with a slightly gathered bust, wide shirred waist and fully pleated skirt. We show this over a small crinoline - you could wear a fuller one! Metal zipper to close at the center back. Label: none Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 26.5", Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 16", Waist to Hem: 28", Hem circumference: 96" Condition: Excellent, although there is one small spot in the folds of the skirt as shown and hem area shows 2 light fold lines. This could be hemmed up to one of these lines, but as they are quite light, we have left this alone. Price: $115 |
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Charming 1950s White and Red Floral Strapless Organza Dress This 1950s strapless party dress is perfectly charming with trailing red flowers on a white nylon organza ground. . The dress has a drape bodice with net modesty inset and is quite fitted with boning. The skirt is full and swishes very well over a white net and white taffeta underskirts. It hardly needs it, but we do show it over s small crinoline Side metal zipper to close. Label: none Size: Labeled a Sz 7. Bust: 34" , Waist: 25" , Hips: Full, Side Front Neckline to Waist: 11, Waist to Hem: 31" , Hem circumference: Very Full Condition: Excellent. Fresh and crisp. Price: $195 |
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1950s Vintage White Embroidered Eyelet Formal Dress This 1950s white cotton eyelet dress is very sweet and has real wedding dress potential. The sun dress style bodice has deep V waistlines and wide set straps with its square neckline. The full gathered skirt has a horizontal eyelet pattern and is lined with white taffeta. CB metal zipper to close. Label: none Size: Bust: 35", Waist: 26" , Shoulder to Waist: 16, Hips: Full , Waist to Hem: 42", Hem circumference: 122" Condition: Excellent, clean, Just a hair of darkening to the top of one strap. Price: $135 |
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1950s Pin-tucked White Rayon Blouse with Lace NEW LISTING This charming white rayon blouse from the early 1950s has wonderful details. The front and sleeves have rows and rows of tiny pin tucks with applied lace in between. The neck and sleeve edges are finished with a heavy lace edging. The sleeves are Ύ and the blouse works both as a tuck-in or an over blouse. Buttons center back. Label: An Adelaar Exclusive Size: Labeled an 8. Bust: 36" , Hips: 36" , Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 14, Forearm: 9, CB Neck to Hem : 19". Condition: Very good, clean. 2 tiny tan spot son the back. 3 of the buttons have been replaced with vintage buttons that are very close to the originals. Price: $30 |
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1950s Soft Silk Chiffon Watercolor Print Dress in Blue and Greens This lovely dress is such a soft hazy print in blues, greens and gold. Its a silk chiffon over blue crepe with a blouson bodice, short sleeves and a very full gathered circle skirt. The interior bodice closes with a metal zip, while the over blouse closes with snaps at the center back. These have chiffon bows dressed on top. Label: ILGWU 1955 - 63 label. There is no other label, but we handled an identical dress in 2010 that was labeled Mort Schrader Jeunes Petites. Size: Bust: 36.5" , Waist: 24" , Hips: full" , Shoulders: 15", Shoulder to Waist: 15.75, Waist to Hem: Front: 25, Hem circumference: Full. Condition: Very presentable. The navy crepe liner has had dye fade as is often seen. The neckline was altered and lowered in the 1970s, and a blue cotton facing used to finish it. She did a nice job. There is a small mended break in the chiffon as shown. This is at the back shoulder blade. Price: $95 |
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1950s Traina Norell Grey Wool Tweed Suit Norell suits are always impeccably made. This one is no exception, with a perfect Peter Pan collar, graceful princess seams, bound button holes, a gathered waist and flared peplum. The shaped belt has a black plastic buckle and hand sewn eyelets. The skirt hangs just so, with a side metal zipper. The jacket and skirt are both fully lined in black silk. Norma Norell used the Traina-Norell label until he launched his own label in 1960. Jenny was a very fine Cincinnati store that later merged with Gidding. Labels: Traina Norell New York and Jenny Cincinnati, Ohio Size: Bust: 37" , Waist: 28" , Shoulders: 14.5", Sleeves: 20.5, CB Neck to Waist: 16, Neck to Hem: 24. Skirt: Waist: 25, Hips: 35, Waist to Hem: 25" , Hem circumference: 38". Condition: Excellent Price: $385 |
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Feminine Vintage 1950s Sybil Connolly Grey Wool Suit SZ M/L This feminine take on a tailored suit carries the label of renowned Irish designer Sybil Connolly. The jacket has a flattering princess seam front , darted back and modified Ύ length kimono sleeves. The stand away neck line has a Peter Pan style collar, while the front closes with covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The pleated skirt has a dropped yoke for a smooth fit over the hips under the jacket, then is a series of 24 (!)seamed panels, with the seams falling at the pleat returns. So its always pleated and always hangs in the proper folds. Its very well cut. Both pieces are labeled. Label: Sybil Connolly Dublin Size: Jacket: Bust: 40, Waist: 34" , Shoulders: 18" Sleeves: 17.5" , CB Neck to Waist: 16.5, to Hem 22. Skirt: Waist: 29" , Hips: full" , Waist to Hem: 26" , Hem circumference: 110 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. The technique of sewing the hem is a bit odd, leaving raw edges. Sometimes with this type of skirt, the hem is turned up, then the pleat returns stitched vertically. In this skirt, that would have been too bulky. So the skirt seam were sewn and serged, then the hem was folded up and the last 3 of skirt stitched. You can see the matching notches still in the raw seams. The panels are so narrow there was no need to do a hemstitch as the hem is caught up in the vertical seams every 5 inches. Price: $375 |
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1940 Embroidered Red Wool Vintage Coat by Louella Ballerino This early 1940s, perhaps 1939 jacket from California designer Louella Ballerino is a great red wool with ethnic style embroidery. I see the ethnic influence of the late 30s and early 1940s here, when American designers were discovering European and late American folk wear designs. brilliant green, yellow white and purple wool embroidery. Ballerino was known for drawing inspiration from many international sources. This is a sophisticated garment however, meant for the East Coast - the store label is B. Altman. It is lined in cream satin and has large shoulder pads with a hook closure at the neckline. The welt pockets are functional and there are short side vents. Labels: Louella Ballerino California 100% Wool B. Altman & Co. Fifth Ave. New York Size: Bust: 42 Waist: 44, Hips: 46, Shoulders: 16.5 Sleeves: 23 CB to Hem: 32 Condition: Excellent but for 2 small surface moth craters to the weave. Price: $155 |
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Vintage 1930s - 40s Hattie Carnegie Custom Label Red Velvet Pajama Set This 1938 - 44 red velvet pajama set is one of the best I have seen. The details are grand. The channel stitched pockets and lapels, the button tabs on the patch pockets, the rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes - its all great. Plus the rhinestone button fly on the pants and the wide velvet belt to match. And there are shoulder pads, of course. The blouse is long and tucks in. The pants have a soft wide leg and patch pocket of their own. The velvet is silk and quite soft and a bit sheer as you can see in the photos where the mannequin legs show through. Labels: Hattie Carnegie with custom label underneath Size: Blouse: Bust: 37 Waist: 29 Shoulders: 13 Sleeves: 11.5 CB to Hem: 24 Pants: Waist: 27 Hips: 39 Outseam: 39. Condition: Good, there are dark discoloration bands down the right sleeves and right leg as shown. There has been a repair at the base of the fly on the underside. While it is presentable on the outside, it is doubtful it will be sturdy enough to wear. There is a slit in the velvet at the top of the left sleeve cap. This could be altered to be hidden in the seam. All in all, a good piece for display, but not wear. SOLD! |
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1950s Grey and White Ikat Weave Taffeta Dress by Ceil Chapman This pretty mid 1950s silk taffeta dress in an ikat weave shows that Chapman could work with prints as well as beading and draping. This dress has a button front and a waist defining grey velvet inset midriff panel with taffeta binding. The shaping on this panel is superb for the figure. There are bound button holes, a bias bow at the waist and a snap placket. The pleated skirt falls very nicely. A really lovely and unusual dress from a highly collectible American designer. Hovland Swanson was a long time department store in Lincoln, Nebraska. Labels: Ceil Chapman and Hovland Swanson Size: Bust: 36 Waist: 26 Hips: Full Shoulders:15 Sleeves: 17.5 CB to Waist: 15 Waist to Hem: 28 Hem Sweep_ 116 Condition: Excellent. A light fold line where the hem was raised. It as been re-set to original length. Price: $295 |
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1950s Vintage Cream Wool Beaded Cardigan Sweater This 1950s beaded cardigan has that lovely period contrast between white beads, dark pearls and a rich cream wool. This is beaded in a V pattern front with flowers and stems, across the back shoulder and on the turn up cuffs. Pearl buttons close the front and there are fully fashioned sleeves. It is lined. Label: none. Size: Unstretched. Bust: 36 Waist: 28 Shoulders:16 Sleeves: 23 CB to Hem: 19. Condition: Excellent and clean. Price: $55 |
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1950s Monsieur X Coat in Turquoise and Hot Pink Wool This brilliant blue and pink plaid wool coat is a high quality adaptation manufactured by Dan Millstein. Monsieur X was Christian Dior - these adaptations were sold on the American market in an early version of RTW from the French designers. This mid to late 1950s barrel coat with stand away collar has big blue plastic buttons, prominent hip pockets and a great hot pink satin lining. The stand away collar buttons front and back. This is a wonderfully made coat in a great fabric. For more on the Monsieur X label : VFG Label Resource and more thoughts on Dan Millstein: Couture Allure Label: Monsieur X Adaptation by Dan Millstein Size: Bust: 48, Waist: 49 Hips: 52, Shoulders: approx 17, Sleeves: approx. 19, CB to Hem : 40. Condition: Excellent and clean. SOLD! |
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1950s Jacques Heim Green Wool Vintage Jacket What a beautiful shade of green in a hounds-tooth weave. This is a Jacques Heim Jeunes Filles jacket. I suspect it had a skirt - but isnt it a great separate to wear with pants or even jeans? The front closure has a hidden button placket and an integral belt with covered buckle. The belt placement coordinates with the princess seams, which are used that at the back as well. The slightly flared sleeves are Ύ length. This is fully lined. Label: Jeunes Filles designed by Jacques Heim Size: Bust: 36, Waist: 30, Shoulders: 15.5 Sleeves: 18, CB to Hem: 18.5 Condition: Excellent and clean, the lining has light areas at the underarms. Price: $95 |
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1950s Vintage Red Crepe Dress with Draped Front This nicely sized red rayon crepe dress is a late 40s, or early 50s piece with neat reversed shirring on the bodice and skirt. The sleeves are kimono cut, with small shoulder pads. The neck and side zips are metal. The decorative neckline tabs have rhinestone buttons. A nice dress is a reasonable size. The belt show is modern and not included. Label: A Kay Carter Original Size: Bust: 42, Waist: 32, Hips: 44, Shoulders: 16", Sleeves: 20, CB to Waist: 18, Waist to Hem: 33, Hem Sweep: 64. Condition: Very Good, has been dry-cleaned. Two small mends as shown, both on the front of the skirt, about 13 up from the hem, with a faint spot near there as well. Price: $65 |
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1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Dress By Omar Kiam for Ben Reig This mid 1950s dress is by talented designer Omar Kiam for Ben Reig. Id call this a dinner dress - dressy, but not dιcolletι. The bodice is fitted with an inset black velvet notched yoke and a tricky 3-d lapels. The 2 tier skirt is beautifully pleated and draped at the side front and is very light. The underskirt is present throughout with a wide horsehair hem stiffener for volume. A neat dress by a desirable designer in great condition. Label: Ben Reig Original by Omar Kiam Size: Bust: 40, Waist: 29, Hips of under layer: 40 Shoulders: 15.5 Sleeves: 20, Shoulder to Waist; 18.5, Waist to Hem: 32. Condition: Excellent. Belt is missing ( a modern one is shown) . Freshly cleaned. Price: $250 |
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1950s Vintage Black Linen Dress with Circle Skirt by Pauline Trigere This mid 1950s black linen dress by Pauline Trigerι has the clean lines of her work with a bateau neckline, V back neckline, and imaginative front seaming that eliminates the darts usually found in the period. The flared skirt is full. Theres an interior signature grosgrain waist stay, metal CB zipper and original narrow leather belt. Label: Pauline Trigerι Size: Bust: 38, Waist: 30, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15 - 16, Shoulder to Waist: 18.5, Waist to Hem: 27.5, Skirt is a full circle, Hem Sweep is approx 204. Condition: Excellent. Price: $225 |
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High Quality Blue Linen 1950s Suit by Monte-Sano and Pruzan This vibrant royal blue linen suits has the slim skirt and box jacket of the very late 1950s and early 1960s. The yoke seaming that extends into the kimono sleeves is sleek and complements the wide revere collar. The big buttons give it a great finish. Monte-Sano & Pruzan was known for their tailoring and fin finishing. This suit is lines in silk, with a side metal zip and bound buttonholes. For more: VFG Label Resource http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/monte-sano-pruzan/ Labels: Monte-Sano & Pruzan New York and Bonwit Teller Size: Jacket: Bust: 42 Waist: 39 Shoulders: approx 17, Sleeves: 17. CB to Hem: 22. Skirt: Waist: 28, Hips: 40,Waist to Hem: 24. Hem Sweep: 40. Condition: Excellent . Waist band of skirt has been let out. Price: $195 |
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1950s Red Taffeta Evening Gown with Gold Embroidery Now this is a grand 1950s evening dress. The fitted , spaghetti strap bodice is sets off the volume of the skirt quite well. The front panel of the dress is cut to the hem with out a seam, all the better to display the metallic gold embroidered spray of leaves. The rest of the bodice is cut with a dropped waist seam that Vs in the back. The skirt has drapes and tucks at the side front waist, and pleats at the back that all fall into a wide sweep. The skirt has a both pellon and net integral underskirts A grand and dramatic gown from the mid 50s. Label: ILGWU 1955 - 1963 label. Size: Bust: 34" , Waist: 26" ,Hips: Full, Shoulder to Waist: 16, Shoulder to Hem: Front 58, Shoulder to Hem Back: 62". Condition: Excellent, no spots or holes. Price: $195 |
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1940s Navy Blue Gabardine Jacket Blazer with Dressmaker Details I do love a tailored jacket. This one in navy blue wool gabardine has great details and construction. Its just my onion, but the 1940s were one of the best eras for tailored womenswear. The collar has the long points of the e40s, the set of the shoulders and shoulder pads is strong, love the rimmed covered buttons and bound buttons holes, and the pocket details are fab. Plus, the western style should yoke details is super. The brooch isnt included, but it looks great, doesnt it? Try a more modern one and see how it works. Rollmans was a Cincinnati department store founded in 1867 with a location at 5th and Vine, and then later at the Swifton Center, an early Cincinnati mall. I believe they were taken over by Mabley & Carew in the early 1960s. Label: Rollmans Cincinnati Size: Bust: 37" , Waist: 28", Shoulders: 16" Sleeves: 23" , CB Neck to Hem: 25.5" Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or stains. Price: $45 |
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1950s Rose Marie Reid Swim Suit with Blue Roses Rose Marie Reid swimsuits are popular these days, and I can understand why. This cotton print of blue roses on a white ground with coral and aqua purple garlands is a treat. The suit has a fitted bodice with smocked side back panels with front pinch pleat and shorts styled trunks. Back metal zipper an built in bra Label: Original Rose Marie Reid of California Size: Bust: 28 - 32, Waist: 22 - 25, Hips: 36" , Shoulder to Crotch: 29 plus 3 additional on straps. Outseam waist to hem: 12. Condition: Excellent, no spots or holes. Price: $60 |
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1950s Vera Maxwell Grey Tweed Dress Vera Maxwell is famous for the Speed Suit, but she did design other lines. Her work though is often sleek with clean lines, perhaps a response to the working women of the day. This 1950s winter weight wool tweed dress in charcoal grey has color flecks throughout and is bound at the neckline in black - a good idea for comfort. The bodice is cut with a center front seam and dolman sleeves. The Ύ sleeves end in a petal cut. The skirt has a back pleated vent for walking ease, and the dress closes at the back with a metal zipper. We show this with a modern belt and period jewelry - your will look even better. Label: Vera Maxwell Original Size: Bust: 38" , Waist: 28" , Hips: 38", Shoulders: approx. 15.5", Sleeves:16.5" , CB Neck to Waist: 16", Neck to Hem: 44.5" , Hem circumference: 46" Condition: Excellent, no spots or holes. Price: $75 |
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Lovely 1950s Beaded Aqua Blue Taffeta Evening Gown By Emma Domb This lovely aqua blue draped strapless dress is by California designer Emma Domb. It has a boned and fitted bodice with a wonderful cascade of aurora borealis sequins and white pearls down the front of the skirt, siding into the pleated drape at the left hip. The skirt is flared and stiffened throughout with pellon.We show it over a small crinoline. Center back metal zipper to close. The color is truest in the front bodice close-ups. Emma Domb was a company that specialized in dressy, special event gowns. Label: Emma Domb California and 1955 - 1964 ILGWU label. Size: Bust: 34" , Waist: 25" , Hips: full", CF Side front to Waist: 10", Waist to Hem: 37" Hem circumference: 152" Condition: Very Good. Freshly cleaned with only the very faintest shadow at the underarms, a faint spot on the front skirt as shown, and 3 1/8" or smaller spots scattered on the skirt. Price:$105 |
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1950s Strapless Lemon Yellow Net and Taffeta Formal Evening Dress This is fine lemon yellow lace and net over taffeta 1950s formal gown. The boned strapless bodice has a shaped neckline with layered petals and a wide midriff, shirred waist band. The taffeta skirt is flared but not hugely full. The net over skirt is gathered and is detailed with rows of center stitched ruffles and satin rouleau at the sides. These seem to float! Closes with a side metal zipper. Label: none Size: Bust: 38" , Waist: 30" , Hips: 48" , Side front Neckline to Waist: 13", Waist to Hem: 43" , Hem circumference of lining: 104" Condition: Excellent, Great color , no holes or stains. RESERVED Price: $85 |
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1950s Yellow Rayon and Beige Lace Dress Set This well made 1950 - 53 Yellow dress and jacket set has a lovely bright color. The Dress also has a nicely done beige lace bodice with solid applique. The jacket is an Eton style with no closures and 7/8 sleeves. The fitted sheath dress has waistline darts, the lace bodice with V front and scooped back, a side metal zipper and back kick placket. The fabric is a heavy but soft rayon weave. The jacket is fully lined and the skirt partially. Label: none Size: Dress: Bust: 38",Waist: 30", Hips: 38", Shoulder to Waist; 18", Shoulder to Hem: 46.5" Sweep: 50" Jacket: Shoulders: 16", Sleeves: 19", CB Neck to Hem: 16" Condition: Very, Very Good- the one flaw is a faint dark mark on the inside sleeve hem as shown. Price: $85 |
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Sharp 1950s Navy and White Plaid Spring Suit by Natalie Green Why isn't the song about a Sharp Dressed Woman? Because she would wear this c. 1952 - 55 suit. It's a great navy and white combination in a simple plaid with navy bands and mother of pearl buttons. There are shoulder pads and turn back cuffs on the nicely tailored double breasted jacket. The skirt is a straight cut with enough room to walk. Side metal zipper. Navy crepe lining. Label: Natalie Green Exclusive and National Coast and Suit Industry Size: Jacket: Bust: 36", Waist: 27", Shoulders: 15.5", Sleeves: 24" , CB Neck to Waist: 15", to Hem: 23". Skirt: Waist: 25" , Hips: 36", Waist to Hem: 25" , Hem Sweep: 40" Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains, holes or signs of wear Price: $115 |
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1950s Blue Wool and Satin Dress by Jo Copeland We are very fond of this designer's work. Jo Copeland was with Patullo for some years, and she produced some striking garments. This 1950s navy blue wool sheath dress is a lightweight one with silk satin bands interwoven through the darts at the midriff to finish in bows at the back. The same satin is used at the square neckline front and back. The 3/4 sleeves are cut kimono style . Center Back metal zipper. Label: Patullo- Jo Copeland Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 29", Hips: 40", Shoulders: approx. 15 1/2", Sleeves: 20", Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 45", Hem Sweep: 42" Condition: Very Good - no holes or stains. There are two rewoven spots as shown. Price: $95 |
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Feminine 1950s Navy Blue Wool Davidow Fitted Suit This is one of the earlier Davidow suits we have offered. Today, we usually see the straighter 1960s suits. This is a beautifully made ( but Davidows always were) suit in a deep navy blue wool. The flared skirt is pleated all around in graduated box pleats. Lovely. I must say, my mother has a very similar suit from 1953-4, so I think we can say mid 1950s on the date. The fitted jacket has small shoulder pads, 3/4" sleeves with cuffs, a spiffy shaped hem, and bound button holes. The jacket is fully lined in navy crepe, while the skirt is partially lined with a side metal zipper. Not only is this a Davidow, but it carries the Blum's Vogue store label, a very pricey ladies shop on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile". Labels: Davidow and Blum's Vogue Chicago Size: Jacket: Bust: 38" Waist: 29", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 29", CB Neck to Hem: 16 1/2". CB Neck to Hem : 19" Skirt: Waist: 27", Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 28", Hem Sweep: 120" Condition: Excellent. No spots, no holes, no stains. Very Fresh and ready to wear. Price: $85 |