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1950s Full Skirted White Lace Dress from Gay Gibson NEW LISTING This mid 1950s white lace party dress would be suitable for so many things. A summer garden party, a night out to dinner, or even a wedding with the right accessories. Use cream satin sash and a white slip with crinoline for a more formal look. It has a full gathered skirt, fitted bodice and elbow length full sleeves. The front buttons up with a snap skirt placket. We show this with a peach slip so you can see the detail of the lace. The red belt is a modern one that is not included. The buttons are mother of pearl. The collar has a picot edge. Label: Gay Gibson Size: Bust: 34",Waist: 25, Hips: Full, Shoulders: 14.5, Sleeves: 17, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5", Waist to Hem: 26.5, Sweep: 84. Condition: Excellent, freshly cleaned. Price: $95 |
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1950s Ombre Themed Cotton Dress by Kay Windsor NEW LISTING This mid 1950s ombre themed cotton dress has great style and detail. The colors are cream, orange and brown, with the horizontal skirt panels joined with faggotting. The fitted bodice has a two tone embroidered monogram? (VT perhaps?) Its almost an abstract, next to a line of faggotting done the front. The skirt is quite full with stacked inverted box pleats all around. The self belt is original. The front buttons closed with cone shape orange buttons. These are of the period, but not original. Label: Kay Windsor The Look You Love and 1955-63 ILGWU label. Size: Bust: 37",Waist: 26, Hips: full, Shoulders: 14.5, CB Neck to Waist: 15.75", Waist to Hem: 25.5, Sweep: 86 Condition: Excellent, freshly cleaned. Fabric covered buckle has darkened. Price: $135 |
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1950s Strapless White Lace Formal Prom or Wedding Dress NEW LISTING This mid 1950s strapless lace dress with net ruffles was most likely a party or prom dress. As to a wedding dress - I say, Why Not? The bust has nylon net ruffles over a white taffeta boned bodice, a satin ribbon band and a bow with long streamers. The full skirt has both net and taffeta layers. We show it over a small crinoline. Side metal zipper closure. Label: none. Size: Bust: approx. 35",Waist: 25, Hips: full, Side Front Neckline to waist: 0, Waist to Hem: 34. Condition: Excellent, freshly cleaned. Price: $125 |
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1950s Ethnic Print Cotton Day Dress Lg Size #D2170 NEW LISTING This mid 1950s day dress is a fantastic ethnic inspired crisp cotton print in forest green, white, wine red , lime and metallic gold. The front panels and cuffs are edged with metallic gold piping. The bodice is fitted with elbow length bell sleeves, a brass zipper front opening to the mid thigh and belt loops. There is an inverted box pleat at the front skirt that falls over the zipper. The skirt is a 3/4 circle, with a lot of body. We show it over a small crinoline. Label: Leisure Life Size: Labeled an 18. Bust: 40",Waist: 32, Hips: Free, Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 17, CB Neck to Waist: 16.5", Waist to Hem: 30, Sweep - Ύ circle. Condition: Excellent. Crisp , bright and clean. It appears unworn. Belt is missing. Price: $135 |
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1950s Blue Floral Print Summer Dress NEW LISTING This mid 1950s dress is a beautiful blue, white and silver metallic cotton print summer dress with densely pleated skirt and self belt. We show this over a small crinoline - it would take a much larger one. The neckline and front seams are highlighted with blue piping, which also makes up the double rouleau straps. The front seaming is unique and a treatment I have not seen before. The bodice is lined in pellon and has side boning. Closes center back with a metal zipper. Label: Miami Miss Inc. Miami, Fla. Size: Bust: approx 36" - 37,Waist: 29, Hips: full, Shoulder to Waist: 18", Waist to Hem: 30, Sweep: 150 Condition: Excellent. Crisp, Bright and Clean. Price: $145 |
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1950s Full Skirted White Eyelet Party Dress NEW LISTING This early 1950s, full skirted white soft nylon eyelet over taffeta dress would be work for summer garden party or a wedding. Vary the color of accessories for completely different effects. The eyelet border is well used at the skirt and sleeve hems. It has a full gathered skirt over a sweetheart taffeta lining, short kimono sleeves, a darted bodice over a strapless lining, deep eyelet pockets, and a full length button front with mother of pearl buttons. We show this over a small crinoline, and the belt is not included. Label: none Size: Bust: 35",Waist: 26, Hips: 40, Shoulders: approx 15.5, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5", Waist to Hem: 3o, Sweep of lining: 72 Condition: Excellent, freshly cleaned. Price: $125 |
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1950s Brilliant Green Cotton Party Dress by Suzy Perette NEW LISTING This early 1950s full skirted dress has a crispy pellon liner, so it really has a lot of body. The cotton is a substantial one. The bodice is beautifully fitted and detailed with curved under bust seaming, released darts, a scoop neckline with notched underlay and a full length button front closure with faux pearl buttons. The skirt is pleated front and back with lots of flare. The color is truest in the full length views - its a strong medium green with a good yellow undertone. Label: Suzy Perette Size: Bust: 36/37",Waist: 28, Hips: full, Shoulders: approx. 16, Shoulder to Waist: 16", Waist to Hem: 30, Sweep: 186. Condition: Excellent, clean, bright and crisp Price: $175 |
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1950s Periwinkle Blue Rayon Day Dress with Great Details NEW LISTING This early to mid 1950s periwinkle blue rayon dress has a great everyday look. The front and sleeves close with notched tabs and covered buttons. The kimono sleeve bodice has two sets of three buttons - very distinctive. Plus there are pockets, and you simply cannot go wrong with a handy pocket. The original matching belt is intact, too. The skirt has a straight , but not, tight fit with a back kick pleat. Label: none Size: Bust: 37",Waist: 29, Hips: 40, Shoulders: approx. 16, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5", Waist to Hem: 29, Sweep: 54. Condition: Excellent and clean. Price:$95 |
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1980s White Silk Chiffon Dress by Laura Biagiotti NEW LISTING This is a beautifully made dress by still active Italian designer Laura Biagiotti. Its a simple T shape, with rows and rows of tiny pin tucks in silk chiffon, with 4 pleated shoulder flanges over the dolman sleeves. The neckline and hem are bias bound as is the side slit to assist in walking in the slim skirt. The chiffon is lined with another layer of silk . This is a no closures, over the head style dress. Label: Laura Biagiotti Made in Italy. Size: Labeled a 44. Bust: 38-40",Waist: 42, Hips: 42, Shoulders: apporx 18, Sleeves: 19, CB Neck to Hem: 43, Sweep: 44 Condition: Excellent - freshly cleaned Price: $145 |
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1980s White Silk Jacquard Dress and Jacket by Stavropoulos NEW LISTING This is a beautifully made, couture quality draped silk dress and box jacket by designer Greek American designer George Stavropoulos. His work was worn by celebrities and society for years. Active in Athens form 1949, he sold in New York from 1961 and died in 1990. Kent Stet University houses a large collection of his work and sketches. For more on his career: http://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/11/obituaries/george-p-stavropoulos-designer-of-chiffon-classics-is-dead-at-70.html This set is a lovely light white silk jacquard, with an asymmetrically draped dress front, spaghetti straps and a semi-fitted body. The zipper is handset. There is also a hem slit at the drape. The matching jacket has should pads and a box shape, with darted sleeve caps and a wonderfully tucked cuff that release into the soft sleeves Label: Stavropoulos New York Athens Size: Dress: Bust: 40",Waist: 32, Hips: 42, Shoulder to Hem: 42 Sweep: 56. Jacket: Shoulders; 15.5, Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 19. Condition: Excellent - freshly cleaned Price: $240 |
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1950s New Look Black Silk Taffeta Ball Gown We have been discussing this gown at the Vintage Fashion Guild. We cant come to a consensus on whose work it might have been, but there is a feeling it may be an English dress, imported and finished in the US. My source recalls purchasing it in the UK at auction. That said - its a really grand gown. Where to start? One shoulder with beautifully curved neckline, 2 big bows, and a multitude of taffeta bias strips stitched onto netting panels to provide detail, line and texture on the bodice and skirt. These are see-through . There is no petticoat or lining. The skirt sweeps up in a curve to the bow at the left hip, and the hem is asymmetrical there as well. The bottom flounce is quite deep and stiff, with horsehair in the hem allowance, giving this skirt a lot of body and presence. This well made, with hand whipped seam edges. The side closes with a metal Talon zipper. Label: none Size: Bust: 33.5", Waist: 27, Hips: 40, Side Front Neckline at Bust to Waist: 9.5 Waist to Hem at Front: 44, Waist to hem at left side front ( highest point of sweep) 35, Waist to Hem Back: 52, Hem Sweep: Very Full Condition: Excellent but for wear at edge of hem crease ass is common on a floor length taffeta dress. Price: $350 |
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1930s Black Crepe Evening or Dinner Dress This c. 1938 - 1940 heavy black crepe dress is in a tailored, almost suit style. But dont be fooled- it is a one piece dress. The closure is in the front with snaps and hooks on a placket under a neat button and loop tibi type waist closure. The bodice has a high neckline with small reveres on the collar, gathers from the shoulders and a small peplum that drops to the back waistline. The long sleeves close with buttons and loops. The slim skirt has a bias bound curved front hem slit that sweeps to a slight train. The brooch shown is not included. Label: none, most likely home or dressmaker made. Size: Bust: 35",Waist: 28, Hips: 35, Shoulders: 14, Sleeves: 22, CB Neck to Waist: 15", Neck to Hem Front: 53, Back: 60. Condition: Excellent. The dress had no closures when we received it, so we added black hooks and snaps and a small crepe placket with period fabric. Price: $125 |
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Brilliantly Colored 1940s Print Faille At Home Dress Actually, I only assume this was worn at home! With the e zip front, I would think so, but zippers were once pretty stylish. My guess is this was a hostess dress as the rayon faille is a bit dressy for a house dress. And not very practical. It is fitted in the bodice with princess seams and has flare to the skirt. The sleeves have the pleated cap and out seam of the 40s. There is a small patch pocket at the bust a shown. This a nice weight of rayon faille, printed in brilliant colors of red, green, blue, yellow and white on a black ground. Front closes with a metal zipper to about the upper thigh. Label: none Size: Bust: 34", Waist: 28, Hips: 40, Shoulders: 13.5, CB Neck to Waist: 14, to Hem: 55, Hem Sweep: 74 Condition: Excellent. This was once let out on the princess seams, but has been reset to the original seam lines. Colors are brilliant and the fabric is fresh. Price: $85 |
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1940s Rust and Cream Print Crepe Dress Set NY Creation NEW LISTING This 1940s rayon crepe de chine set is a nice larger size in a rust and cream fancy polka dot print. The neck, front, sleeves and pockets are appliquιd with plain cream crepe in a jagged outline. Very nicely done. There are shoulder pads and patch pockets. The front closes with cream faceted plastic ball buttons and loops, all original. The back has a waist seam and waist tucks. The skirt has front plates and gores, with a side snap closure. The belt is missing. Id go for cream or a brown leather, myself. Label: A New York Creation Size: Top: Bust: 39", Waist: 30, Hips: 36, Shoulders: 15.5, CB Neck to Waist: 16.5", to Waist to Hem: 6. Skirt: Waist : 27, Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 26, Hem Sweep: 76 Condition: Very Good, Dry-cleaned with no stains. A slight dinginess at the very edge of the neckline and sleeve hems. There are two 1/8 holes at the left side at the hem, and one weave break 5 up from the hem at the left side. SOLD! |
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1950s Fantastic Tropical Print Bombshell Dress by Alix of Miami NEW LISTING I am hesitant to use the term bombshell as it is way over used, but this dress deserves it. Alix of Miami was s a fine maker of these fitted and draped tropical print sheath dresses. The color way on this dress is special, in blues, greens and white. It is a heavy cotton with a smooth finish. The dress has great diagonal seam detailing on the front, rouleau cord straps and two self fabric flowers, one at the bust and the other at the left hip. The interior structure includes a pellon type bra support. Label: Alix of Miami U.S.A. and Canada Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 28, Hips: 38, Shoulder to Waist: 16", Shoulder to Hem: 46, Hem Sweep: 44 Condition: Excellent. Clean and crisp with bright colors. Price: $155 |
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Late 1950s Sherbet Toned Silk Floral Print Dress This late 1950s silk dress combines a lovely cowl neck and deep V neckline with a flattering fit and striking large floral print in sherbet tones of aqua, lime, periwinkle on a light olive ground. The bodice is cut with a deep V seam to below the waist with small darts to shape it at the bust. The waist is seamed elsewhere, and there is a rouleau tie to fit it in. The dress is beautifully made and fully lined in silk and closes at the center back with a metal zipper. Label: none Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 29, Hips: 38, Shoulders: 16, Shoulder to Waist: 17, Waist to Hem: 24, Hem Sweep: 37 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $95 |
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1950s White Irish Linen Summer Day Dress NEW LISTING This is perfect for spring and summer. White Irish Linen shirtwaist - how much more classic can we get? Theres waist tucks and a Peter Pan collar, with a covered button front placket. The belt is original and has a covered buckle. This dress is great alone, or would be a wonderful piece to accessorize with bold colors. Label: Imported from Ireland Pure Irish Linen Tailor Town Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 27, Hips:42, Shoulders: 15, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5,Waist to Hem: 26, Hem Sweep: 46 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. SOLD! |
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1950s Blue Wool and Satin Dress by Jo Copeland We are very fond of this designers 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: $125 |
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1960s Italian Black Wool Knit Mini Dress Tunic This swinging 60s min dress or tunic is Italian made of a black wool knit. This would be great over pants or a mini skirt with that high slit side. The dress is cut with Ύ raglan sleeves and a jewel neckline. The braid trim is used at the neckline, the slit and runs up the side seam from there. Center back nylon zipper. Label: Cadillac New York Venezia Hand fashioned in Italy 100% Virgin Wool Size: Vintage size 12. Measurements taken in stretched. Bust: 34", Waist: 28, Hips: 34, Shoulders: approx. 14 1/2,Sleeves: approx 17, CB to Hem: 31. Hem Sweep: 35 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $85 |
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1970s Black Wool and Rayon Knit Beaded Dress by Don Sayres This late 1970s, early 1980s dress is in a knit very similar to St. Johns Santana knit. Its a black knit, with shoulder pads, a bust gathered into a wide midriff waist inset, gathered straight skirt and long sleeves./ The collar and cuffs are heavily beaded and sequined in gold and silver. The midriff band carries 4 large rhinestone and gold tone buttons. CB hand set zipper. A quality dress form the era. Label: Don Sayres for Wellmore 70% Wool 30% Rayon Made in U.S.A. Size: labeled a 10. Bust: 36", Waist: 28, Hips: 38,Shoulders: 15, Sleeves: 23 1/2, CB to Waist: 16 1/2, Waist to Hem: 26, Hew Sweep: 37. Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $75 |
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Fabulous 1930s Cream Chiffon and Black Velvet Dress Lg Sz This c. 1935 dress is a wonderful bold statement in black silk velvet and cream silk chiffon. The bodice has the best black velvet appliquι and cordwork bands as do the sleeves. This is beautifully done - dont try this at home! The bodice is a wrap style over an interior slip top. The bias cut skirt has a dropped yoke and nice flare. The 3/4 sleeves have wide velvet flounces at the elbow. This is a drop over dress, no closures. Label: none Size: Bust: 42", Waist: 36", Hips: 44", Shoulders: 16, Sleeves: 19, CB Neck to Waist: 18, Waist to Hem: 30.5, Hem Sweep: 128" Condition: There is one tiny 1/8 break in the chiffon at a sleeve cap - next to the seam and one thin red mark on the slip that can just be made out in the close-ups. No other spots, stains or wear. Price: $225 |
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Chic Late 1950s Navy Blue Dress by Christian Dior NY This beautifully made dress is from Christian Dior -New York, and we estimate it to be 1958 - 1960. Its a navy blue linen? Weave with a sweetheart neckline, a back collar that extends into pleated straps over the front and a slim skirt. The sleeves are kimono cut in the 50s style, with cuffs while the slim skirt has front pleats. This open at the front with bound buttonholes and Mother of pearl buttons, plus hidden snaps and hooks. The shaped belt also closes with a buttons and is cut on the bias. The construction is great, with organza interlining, bound buttonholes and an interior waist band. Labels: Christian Dior Original Made in U.S.A. Christian Dior-New York Inc. and Julius Garfinckel & Co. Washington Size: Bust: 36" , Waist: 26", Hips: 38, Shoulders: approx. 15, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5 Waist to Hem: 24". Hem Sweep: 46. Condition: Excellent, but for some splits in the organza interlining. These do not affect the look or the wearability of the dress. No spots, stains or holes. Wear at belt buttonhole. Price: $195 |
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Vintage 1950s Red Crepe Day Dress by Jonathan Logan This red crepe Jonathan Logan dress from the 1950s has a slim bodice with button front and a stand collar with decorative turn backs. These are held down with a black rhinestones button. The bodice has kimono cut sleeves in a Ύ dolman style. The flared skirt has faux pocket bands with gathered skirt panels for additional fullness. Side metal zipper to close. We show a basic modern black belt with this. A period red one will be included, but it is not original. Label: Jonathan Logan Size: Bust: 32" , Waist: 23", Hips: Full, Shoulders: approx. 13.5, CB Neck to Waist: 16.25, Waist to Hem: 29, Hem Sweep: 88. Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $75 |
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1930s Black Crepe Evening Dress & Jacket Beaded with Studs & Rhinestones This 1935-37 black rayon crepe dress and jacket set is so glamorous with the sleek style of the dress and the unusual studded jacket details. The jacket is an open swing style with small gold tone Z shaped studs and rhinestones set in wide border bands at the hems, and in small duo motifs throughout the jacket. The sleeveless dress has a deep V neckline front and back, with shirred front seam, button and loop closure and a self belt. The bias cut skirt has a short front hem slit and flows to a train at the back. Labels: Baer-Kranich 11 East 57th St, New York. ( now the Miu Miu building) Size: Dress: Bust: up to a 42", Waist: 32", Hips: 39", Shoulder to Waist: 17 1/2", Waist to Hem: Front 38, Back 43, Hem Sweep: 76" Jacket: Bust - 38 to 42, Shoulders: 14, Sleeves: 14, CB Neck to Hem: 17. Condition: Excellent, with one button with wear. Price: $225 |
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Ethereal 1920s Back Lace and Tulle Evening Dress This black lace c. 1928 - 30 dress has an ivory chiffon yoke under a lace over lay. The extra long sleeves ( meant to be ruched up a it when worn?) and shoulder cape are the lace as well. The lace skirt has a pointed hem with a gathered net border. All this is layered over a black silk crepe slip that is also hemmed in the black net. The skirt is quite full and with the multiple layers of net edging, this has a very soft and hazy line. The self belt has a paste buckle. Label: none Size: Bust: 36", Low Waist: 32", Shoulders: 15", Sleeves: 28 ½, Shoulder to dropped waist: 21, Waist to Hem: 28, Hem Sweep of Underslip: 48. Condition: Excellent. Price: $145 |
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Rare 1930s Silk Twill Print Dress from Chez Ninon This is as pretty a c. 1937 - 39 day dress as we are likely to see. Its a raspberry silk twill with a sweet bow print in black and white. The quality of construction is amazing. All the scalloped edges; collar, cuffs, hem - are piping with a tiny edge of white silk. Even the neck bow, belt and buckle are edged. The collar and cuffs are hand gathered and set on. The hem scallops are faced and weighted to hang properly. There is a side metal zipper. About Chez Ninon. This was a very expensive and indeed, exclusive, salon run by Nona McAdoo Park and Sophie Meldrim Shonnard. They were set up in their own salon by Bonwit Teller where they sold line for line copies of Paris original s by designers such as Chanel, Givenchy and Dior. They counted Jackie Kennedy, Babe Paley, Jayne Wrightsman among their clients. Label: Chez Ninon Paris New York Size: Bust: 34", Waist: 28", Shoulders: 14 1/2", Hips:42, CB Neck to Waist: 15", Waist to Hem: 27", Hem Sweep: 66" Condition: No spots or stains. Buckle has wear as shown. There is a backed and lightly darned area at the left underarm as shown. There is a beautifully done reweave in the skirt - this appears quite old. Price: $185 |
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1960s Saks Black Crepe Evening Dress This is yet another find from a fine local estate filled with high end fashions from the 60s - 80s. Evening wear in the 60s often had a very streamlined look - all the better to show off some massive jewelry. This 1960s black crepe dress has a sleeveless bodice with deep V neckline, a open slit back with button and loop closure, and a deep inverted box pleat at the front of the skirt. The Empire waist is enhanced with a wide back satin sash and front bow. This dress is well made and completely interlined. Closes with a nylon zipper at Center back. Label: Saks Fifth Ave Size: Bust: 37" , High Waist: 27", Hips: 54, Shoulder to High Waist: 13, CB Neck to Hem: 53". Hem Sweep: 80. Condition: Excellent, Clean with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $95 |
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Vintage 1980s Red Cotton Pique Dress from Nina Raynor Nina Raynor was and still is an exclusive ladies boutique in Delray Beach. This red cotton pique day dress features as hidden front placket closure with large black Cordwork double tassel. The cut is a T, with soft shoulders and kimono sleeves gathered into wide cuffs. There are side pockets and the dress is fully lined. Label: Nina Raynor Delray Beach Size: Labeled 14. T shaped. Bust: 44" , Waist: 44", Hips: 44, CB Neck to Cuff: 23, CB Neck to Hem: 43, Hem Sweep: 44. Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $75 |
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Vintage 1980s Winter White Coat Dress from Nina Raynor Nina Raynor was and still is an exclusive ladies boutique in Delray Beach. This winter white wool coat dress is form the early 1980s has a great a yet simple cut with big black wool bound buttonholes sand square buttons. The long sleeves have button cuffs. The shoulders are padded. And this is fully lined. Label: Nina Raynor Delray Beach. There is an imprint of another label - I wonder what it is was and why Ms. Raynor had it removed? Size: Bust: 46" , Waist: 44", Hips: 42, Shoulders: 17, Sleeves: 25, CB Neck to Hem: 43 1/2",Hem Sweep: 36. Condition: Excellent, Freshly cleaned with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $95 |
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Vintage 1930s Black Charmeuse Satin Bias Cut Evening Dress SZ S This sleek mid 1930s evening dress is a lovely bias cut rayon charmeuse satin fit with marvelously detailed bodice and sleeves. The bodice gathered at the neckline and extend up into a gathered pouf The long sleeves have a load of shoulder detail with topstitched flanges. The skirt clings to the body with a self belt /sash to fit it into the waist. No closures except snaps at the wrists. Label: none Size: Bias cut, so length will vary depending upon your waist and hip measurements. Bust: up to a 36, Waist: Up to a 27, Shoulders: 15" , Hips: Approx. 36, Sleeves: 21, Neck to Waist: 15, Neck to Hem: 48, Hem Sweep: 76 Condition: Very, Very Good. A few light picks at the back shoulder as shown, No holes, stains or tears. Price: $125 |
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Vintage 1940s Early Acetate Knit Dress in Red Paisley Print SZ M/L This grandly scaled paisley print is fabulous in a red, grey, white and gold color way. The fabric is the early rayon acetate knit that you see coming on in the 40s. This WWII era day dress has a surplice front with glass and metal buttons, sleeve headers for shoulder emphasis, a shirred yoke line at the front, and a flared skirt with vertical pin tucks to simulate many gores. There is a self belt with covered buckle and a side metal zipper to close. Label - none. Home sewn, and well done. Size: Bust: 39", Waist: 30", Hips: 42", Shoulders: 14", CB Neck to Waist; 15 1/2", Waist to Hem: 26", Hem Sweep: 84" Condition: Excellent. Freshly cleaned. Buckle belt has a tiny worn corner. Price: $75 |
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Vintage 1960s Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress and Cape by Mr. BlackwellSZ S/M This gold silk and gold metallic brocade cocktail dress in a fitted sheath style comes with a matching fitted cape from Mr. Blackwell, who was perhaps best known for his Best and Worst Dressed Lists. The dress is very fitted sheath in the bombshell style with a back zipper. The cape has tailored shoulder seams, darts and arm slits with a double breasted front with huge covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Both pieces are line din god taffeta. Label: Mr. Blackwell Custom Size: Dress: Bust: 36", Waist: 27", Hips: 37, Shoulder to Waist: 15 3/4", Shoulder to Hem: 36 1/2", Hem Sweep: 38" Cape: Shoulders: 15 1/2, Length Center Back to Hem: 38, Hem Sweep: 74 Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. Light wear to buttons. Price: $285 |
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1970s Vintage Halston Evening Dress in Nude Silk Satin SZ M This is yet another find from a fine local estate filled with high end fashions from the 60s - 80s. This high style Halston label dress is a find in a tall and larger size. The fabric is a the lightweight liquid silk satin Halston used to such great effect. This fabric veritably floats and with the wrap front, will show a quite a bit of leg when worn. The lines are deceptively simple, with a wrap front with kimono sleeves, folds at the waist of the top and skirt, and gathered skirt waist across the back. It has a generously long and wide bias cut sash we show double wrapped and tied at the waist, or as a neck scarf in the Studio 51 mode. Labels: Halston and 1973 - 1994 ILGWU Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: approx. 36" , Waist: 28", Hips: approx. 42, CB Neck to wrist : 32, CB Neck to Waist: 18, Waist to Hem: 42 1/2". Hem Sweep: 52. Condition: Excellent, Clean with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $1500 |
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Vintage 1970s White Maxi Dress from Nina Raynor SZ M Nina Raynor was and still is an exclusive ladies boutique in Delray Beach. This white evening or party dress was an expensive, well made garment. This is a sleeveless, 1970s maxi style dress in white polyester with a deep dιcolletage, waist friendly draped front, high front split and curved hemline.It has what I think of as the Elizabeth Taylor does Cleopatra neckline. The nylon zipper is handset and the dress is fully interlined. Label: Made Expressly for Nina Raynor Delray Beach Size: Bust: 36" , Waist: 33", Hips: 40, Shoulders: 15, CB Neck to Hem: 57 1/2",Hem Sweep: 54. Condition: Excellent, Freshly cleaned with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $85 |
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Charming 1920s Black Satin Dress with Red and Gold Embroidered Trim This 1920s silk satin dress comes out of an Ohio estate. These dresses with apron string ties were popular c. 1923-24. This one is charming with the long sleeves, tie collar, and drop waist shirred front skirt. The back of the dress drops straight to the hem with only the adjustable ties to fit it in to the body. The embroidered trim in red and metallic gold threads is placed at the collar, cuffs and hem. Label: none Size: Bust: 36" , Low Waist: 32", Shoulders: 14", Sleeves: 21 1/2", CB Neck to Low Waist : 18 1/2", Neck to Hem: 39 1/2", Hem Sweep: 50" Condition: Excellent. No posts, satins or holes. Price: $135 |
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Lovely 1960s Cream Lace Malcolm Starr Dress This is a lovely Malcolm Starr dress, definitely suitable for a modern wedding. Starr did a lot of beaded and glitzy evening and cocktail looks, so this is one of their more restrained designs. The deep cream lace is set off by a olive green silk bow and band. This dress is structured as an attached lace over blouse with its own metal zipper over a under dress with crepe bodice with lined lace skirt. The bow rests on the over blouse, the green band on the under dress. The under dress has its own metal zipper as well. Label: Malcolm Starr New York Size: Bust: 38", Waist: 28", Hips: 41" , Shoulders: approx. 16", Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 44" Hem Sweep: 42". Condition: Lace is Excellent, just cleaned. The lining has underarm rings, the lace is does not. Price: $135 |
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Brilliant 1980s Red Wool Dress By Galanos We just acquired this Galanos dress and we couldnt be happier. We havent had an example of this master designers work in some time. This day dress is a brilliant red wool crepe from the 1980s with curved raglan shoulder seams, channel stitched collar detail, bound buttonholes and large gold tone buttons. The shoulders are padded . We show this with a gold chain belt, which we can include if desired. It would look great with a wide belt and boots for winter wear. Like all Galanos dresses, it is beautifully constructed, with a silk chiffon interlining and chiffon bound seam edges. Side pockets, too. Labels: Galanos and Neiman-Marcus Size: Bust: 35" , Waist: 32" , Hips: 36", Shoulders: approx. 15", Sleeves: approx. 24" , CB Neck to Hem: 39", Hem Sweep: 38". Condition: Excellent. This was beautifully taken in on the sides form the pockets down. From the quality of workmanship, Id say it was done at Neiman-Marcus for the original owner. Price: $185 |
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1940s Peach Rayon Crepe Dress with Lace Sleeves I do love a 1940s crepe dress. This mid decade dress one is a great peach/pink color in a good wearable size. The shoulders are lightly padded, while the bodice has shoulder flanges, a square neckline, heavy lace sleeves, a nifty asymmetric over skirt and shirred swag at the side front and a side metal zipper. The belt is original, too. Label - none. Size: Bust: 40", Waist: 32", Hips: 47", Shoulders: 15", CB Neck to Waist: 14 1/2", Waist to Hem: 27", Hem circumference: 52" Condition: Dress is Very Good, with water ring at the Center back neckline. Dress has been dry-cleaned. No other spots, stains or holes. The fabric covered belt buckle is intact, but has some soiling as shown. Price: $75 |
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1950s Nude Tone Textured Satin Halter Neck Party Dress This color is impossible to describe! Nude tone? Peachy Pink? Pale Reach Rose? The fabric is easier: a textured satin, and most likely a synthetic. The style is great. You cannot go wrong with a 1950 halter dress. This one has a tailored collar and neck band with sweetheart neckline. The fitted bodice is darted and the flared skirt is quite long. Depending on your height, it is ballet, ankle or full length. I think this would be great with a wide accent belt in a contrast pop of color. Label: none Size: Bust: 34" Waist: 27" , Hips: full, CB Neck to Waist in front: 21" , Waist to Hem: 37" , Hem Sweep: 154" Condition: Excellent. Clean , no spots, stains or holes. Price: $95 |
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Chic 1960s Black Cocktail Dress with Nude Inset & Rhinestones Although this is a 60s dress, it is a timeless black cocktail dress. And if you have been watching current fashion, you have seen these nude insets are back in a big way. This dress is a black rayon crepe with a deep but narrow nude mesh inset. This and the neckline are outlined with prong set rhinestone trim. The front bodice has a wide V neckline while the back is a deep scoop. The bodice seaming stylishly echoes the V neckline with small darts, plus curved torso darts that release in the skirt. The dress is well made with taffeta bodice lining, and a skirt interlining. There is a metal back zipper to close. Label: none, but commercially made Size: Labeled an 11.Bust: 34",Waist: 28",Hips: 36" , Shoulder to Waist: 15" , Shoulder to Hem: 36" , Hem Sweep: 38" Condition: Excellent. Price: $105 |
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Glamorous 1970s Gold and Black Sequin Party or Evening Tank Dress The photos really don't show the sparkle of these old gold and black sequins on the black and gold metallic knit base fabric. The dress is a tank cut with full hem sweep. It's a substantial dress. There is one way stretch - some give around the body, very little lengthwise. The chiffon tie front blouse has matching sequin cuffs and collar. Dress closes with a center back nylon zipper. Labels: ILGWU 1962 - 1974 label. Size: Dress: Bust: 36", Waist: 27", Hips: 44", Shoulder to Waist: approx. 16", Shoulder to Hem: 59", Sweep: 106" Over shirt: Shoulders: 16", Sleeves 26", CB to Waist" 16" Condition: Excellent, Sequins are intact, no stains , spots or holes Price: $95 |
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1950 Traina-Norell Black Silk Shirtwaist Dress It was a red letter day when we acquired a Jacques Fath and a Traina-Norell on the same day. This c.1949 - 1950 silk crepe de chine dress is in the shirtwaist style with lovely smocking at the yoke and hip line. The big, statement buttons, so typical of Norell, are mother of pearl with bound buttonholes. The skirt is full and long in the early 50s style. There are small shoulder pads. We show this over a mall crinoline, but it would take a larger one. The long sleeves are gathered and cuffed. And let me say, this is beautifully made. Norman Norell was one of the great American designer and his commitment to impeccable construction was well known. Labels: Traina-Norell New York and Neiman-Marcus Size: Bust: 40" Waist: 26" Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 24" CB Neck to Waist: 18" Waist to Hem: 31" Hem Sweep: 122 inches Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Thread belt loops have been removed and there is no belt. We show it with a modern belt that will be included if desired. Price: $225 |
 Click here for photos Order Here | c. 1980 Christian Dior Organza Dress in Black, White & Red This Dior Boutique dress is actually a blouse and skirt in matching floral silk soft sheer organza. The flounces are wonderful - a double layer of circular flounces at the wide neckline and 3 rows down each flamenco sleeve. These are edged with a narrow serged roll hem. The fabric is soft and both pieces are lined in silk crepe. The blouse is a pullover with a straight cut and the skirt is a gathered dirndl shape with a side hook and snap closure. The belt is not original but will be included. Label: Christian Dior Boutique Paris Made in France 100% Soie Size: Blouse: Bust: 38" Waist: 38" Hips: 40" Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 19" Shoulder to Hem 24 1/2" Skirt: Waist: 28" Hips: Full, Waist to Hem: 40" Hem circumference: 80" Condition: No spots, no holes, slight wear at bar on waist band. Price: $185 |
 Order #D2003 Click here for photos Order Here | 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 1/2" Hem circumference: 42" Condition: Excellent. Ready to wear. Price: $105 |
| Dramatic 1970s Maurice Print Maxi Dress This is one dramatic print synthetic knit dress from the 1970s, I must say. The print is almost psychedelic! I do love the vibrant yellow, gold orange and pink swirling floral on the black ground. The bodice is fitted with a scoop neckline, long slim sleeves and a nylon zipper back. The skirt is quite long and straight and is a wrap style in the front. Fair warning - this wrap opens to the waist! As to the mysterious Maurice - his design aesthetic was certainly inspired by Pucci, much as were the Mr. Dino, Paganne and Leonard labels. Label: ILGWU, 100% nylon and care label. Maurice is printed several times in the fabric. Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 43", Waist: 31", Hips: 43", Shoulders: 18" Sleeves: 24", CB Neck to Waist: 18", Waist to Hem: 43", Hem circumference: 52" Condition: Excellent. One tiny slub on front bodice. Price: $100 |
