Medieval Fantasy!
Medieval inspired gown from the 1970s.
The dress is all one piece but made to look like two. It has the appearance of a brocade underdress with gold trimmed, velvet over bodice.
The brocade in this dress is just beautiful. It is a combination of midnight blue and pale metallic silver AND gold threads , woven in a complex medallion pattern. The top of the dress has a midnight blue velvet bodice with gold braid trim, an attached collar and full bishop sleeves done in brocade. The long skirt gathers at the waist and falls to the floor. There is no label but it is beautifully cut and constructed so I am guessing it was a custom creation. The size is med/ small.  It has the following measurements.

Bust 36"
Waist 26"
Hips 35"

Excellent Condition

 

Folksy and psychedelic, a winning combination in this wonderful 1970s dress from Saks Fifth Avenue.

The fabric feels like an acrylic and cotton blend. The print is done with vertical bands of bold patterns with a vaguely ethnic feel. Black and orange... purple and white and just a hint of pale mustard
The dress has a shirt style bodice with oversized pointed collar and long cuffed sleeves. The skirt is gathered at the waist and finishes at the hem with a generous row of bias cut ruffles. The ruffles are a beautiful touch!

The original belt is gone but you could easily substitute with one of your own ,or you can cinch the waist with a length of ribbon or a sash.

The size is a Smaller Medium. It has the following measurements.

Bust 37"
Waist 28"
Hips free
Length of skirt23"
Sleeve length 24"

Excellent Condition

 

Sweet n' oh so feminine!
Ruffle tiered gown in antique print,  flowered voile circa 1970's. This dress is composed of three ruffled tiers with a separate flounce over the empire bodice. Each layer is trimmed with black ribbon and lace. The sheer voile has a black background with multi floral print. It is sleeveless and has fabric ties at the shoulder. The dress has a full attached underslip in black.

Romantic, in the spirit of the Gunne Sax dresses, the label inside reads On The Rocks a Div. of Rock Candy inc. California.

Excellent Condition

Victorian Inspired dress from the 1970s.

This vintage dress was styled after the mourning attire from the Victorian Era. The fabric is a black taffeta. The bodice is cut to fit with leg O' mutton sleeves and a black lace yoke. The yoke is trimmed with black glass beads on gross-grain ribbon and edged in black lace.The opening down the front of the bodice has little black ball buttons and loops and is also trimmed with the faux jet beading. There is a zipper in back, the buttons in front are really just for show. The fitted waist is trimmed with black satin ribbon and there is a full skirt of black taffeta. The label inside reads Gunne Sax by Jessica, San Francisco. The size is Med. with the following measurements.

Bust 36"
Waist 28"
Hips free size
Length of skirt 29"


Excellent Condition
 

Unique "bubble sack" dress in black on black poly crepe jaquard. The jaquard is a rectangle dot pattern..Scoop gathered neckline, peasant style. Full bishop sleeve with long narrow cuff. The body of the dress is loose and poufs at the hem. Deep black ruffle finish. It can be worn belted or loose. Judging by the design label I think the dress is from the 1970s or early 80s. It is hard to tell because of the unusual cut, a vintage dress with a very contemporary look! Lizzy and Johnny by Lucero..

Nicely made, a chiffon lining anchors the gather at the hem so it holds the bubble shape. The size is VERY flexible since the only fitted area is under arm. .
Flexible will fit from smaller to larger sizes. I would put it in the modern 6-10 range.

Excellent condition
 

A rare style Gunne Sax dress from the late 70s.
Most Gunne Sax from the 70s and 80s borrowed from "Prairie", Victorian or Renaissance fashions but other nostalgic styes were used for inspiration as well.
This darling dress is very similar to the frocks young or adolescent girls wore during Edwardian times. White cotton batiste with dropped waist and gathered skirt... Pleat tucked bodice has oversized ribbon and lace trimmed collar...elbow length, full sleeves, heavily adorned with cotton lace
Never worn, it still has the original Gunne Sax hang tab (pictured above). It is in excellent condition but since it has been hanging in storage for almost thirty years you may want to clean it before wearing. Dry cleaning or gentle hand washing and hang drying is recommended.
Med in size it has the following measurements.

Bust up to 37"
Waistfree
Hips up to 37"

Excellent Condition

 

Old World, Egyptian Inspired cocktail dress circa 1980s by KRIZIA.

Beautiful (and expensive) silk face, wool back satin in a luscious shade of fuchsia. If you are a fan of gorgeous fabric you will LOVE this vintage dress.
The design is stunning. The bodice has a pintucked, asymmetrical wrap which borrows from ancient Egyptian design. The sleeves are long and narrow also with pintucks. The body of the dress is a simple sheath style with side vent.
There is a side metal zipper. The condition is beautiful but while I was steaming it I thought I noticed what looked like a faint watermark on the skirt. You have to hold it a certain way in bright light to see it. I am not sure what it is, the dress was cleaned. It is not something that can be seen easily and would not be noticed when worn. This would make a lovely holiday,dinner or even cocktail dress. It's unique design and sumptuous fabric is sure to turn heads. The size is a smallish Medium

Bust 36"
Waist 30
Hips 37"
Length from shoulder to hem 39"

Very Good Condition

Nina Ricci "Boutique" for Bloomingdales, Made in France

The house of Nina Ricci has been designing elegant, sophisticated and classic clothing since 1932. The dress we have here was done in the Early 1980s. During this time Nina Ricci's son Robert was managing the business and Gerard Pipart was head designer. Pipart had worked with Pierre Balmain, Jaques Fath and Jean Pateau.
This handsome vintage dress is done in the most luxurious silk jaquard. The color is a rich olive brown. The cut appears simple and unstructured but this is deceiving. The front of the dress has five rows of vertical pleats which are stitched flat down to the hip where they then fall free. The sleeves are full , cuffed at the wrist and gathered at the shoulder where they set into decorative black velvet insets. These velvet insets are edged with two simple rows of black bugle beads and sequins. An elegant touch! The high neckline sports two generous self fabric sashes which I have tied in a bow. There are a number or ways they can be worn. Perhaps knotted and cascading over the shoulder or loosely wound around the neck for a cowl effect then fixed with a fabulous brooch.
Suggestions:  If you belt the waist or even the hip with any beautiful belt. it will update the look OR if it is to be worn loose, shorten it to above the knee. Since this is a designer example of vintage I would not cut the hem off but create a deeper hem and carefully hand stich it. This way the original design is preserved. I think a sexy shoe is a must with this dress.
The size is medium  and the measurements are as follows.

Bust 38"
Waist free size
Hips up to 39"

Excellent Condition
 

Beautiful couture daywear by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1980s.

Fine houndstooth wool dress designed with a nod to the early 1920s era.
The dropped waist, oversized pockets, rounded collar and slim silhouette were surely inspired by the transition period from the later teens into the 1920s. YSL blended these retro elements with modern padded shoulders and a shorter skirt to create a handsome versatile daydress. Perfect vintage couture, business or lunch attire. Skillfully tailored as couture always is, and fully lined in black silk
The size Medium/Small. The hips are quite slim in comparison to the bust so keep this in mind. It is designed to fit loosely on top and fitted on the bottom. It has the following measurements.


Bust 38"+
Hips 36"
Shoulder 15 1/2"
Sleeve length 23 1/2"

Excellent Condition