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

 

1970s disco era floral print synthetic jersey dress.

Flattering and comfortable this vintage dress has an all-in-one  two piece look. The top is loosely fitted with panel, extended shoulder line. It has an elastisized waist and pretty gathered peplum. The skirt is straigth with the slightest flair, not quite an A-line. The material is a silky jersey much like a qiana in jewel toned teal (more saturated than my pictures). It has an engineered floral print which borders the edge of the skirt and peplum. The whispy  flowers are done in rich shades of purple, lavender and cinnamon. The high neckline has a ruffled edge and slash front opening with string ties. It can be worn open as in the photo or tied closed. It still has the self fabric cord belt (pictured), but a wide cinch belt would also look very nice.

A versitile garment it can be dressed up or down depending on your accessories. It is so easy to care for, just wash on gentle and hang to dry. No ironing, yeah! This fabric can have a tendency to cling so a half slip might not be a bad idea. or you get Static Guard spray.

A little tip: Static does not build up around moisture so you should NEVER put synthetic jersey in the dryer for this very reason. Also a quick misting of water under the skirt does a good temporary job of preventing cling.

The size is medium with a flexible waist it has the following measurements.

Bust up to 37"

Waist the best range would br 27"-31"

Skirt length from waist to hem 24"

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

 

Elegant, early 1950s (possibly the later 40s) black rayon dress.

A classic vintage dress suited for many occasions! Depending on how you accessoprize it can go from day into evening.
The lines are flattering and simple. The bodice is semi-fitted with an extended shoulder which end in rolled cuffs for a short sleeve look. It has a V neckline with wide collar and padded shoulders. The collar has a large stylized bow detail in front done in black satin. It buttons down the front with covered buttons. The skirt is straight but not narrow with two front pleats and diagonal pockets. It once had a belt but no more. You do not need one but any black belt will do. Or try a matching colored belt and shoes for a bit more style. The size is a medium with the following measurements.

Bust 39"
Waist 29"
Hips 38"


Excellent Condition

Bobby socks, pony tails and cherry Cokes.....

Going to the sock hop? The perfect teenie-bopper dress from the early 1960s by Pat Boone. Quilted cotton with a tyrolean inspired print in shades of olive, deep pink and blue. The dress is cut with a fitted sleeveless bodice, square neckline, nipped waist and a full gathered skirt.

The back of the dress makes the design more interesting. Instead of buttoning up the front it closes in back with a double row of green buttons. A contrasting decorative ribbon trim is used as accent in front and back.

A well made garment the inside is fully underlined in cherry red cotton. I photographed with a petticoat under the skirt to show off it's fullness. This will not be included.

The size is smallish with junior proportions, meaning the bust size is small in proportion to the waist. It has the following measurements

Bust 34"

Waist 26"

Hips free

Waist to hem length 27"

Shoulder to waist length 15 1/2"

Excellent Condition no flaws to note

Festive ruffle tiered cotton print dress from the late 1940s. The print is just wonderful, a modernist flower and leaf motif in orange, black and brown on an ivory ground.

The style is young and fresh....sweetheart neckline with elastic gathered straps than can be worn on or off the shoulder...a fitted bodice and full triple tiered, ruffle skirt. The neckline and skirt tiers are defined with black piping. The tiers and gathered shoulders hint at a southwestern peasant look. Very Pretty!

The dress has a side metal zipper. This is a new old stock piece that was never worn. It came to me without it's original belt so I used a length of black gross grain ribbon as a sash. This will be included with the dress.

I photographed with a petticoat to show off the skirt. Petticoat is not included.

The inside label reads Lee Wentley by Wentworth. I estimate it's date to be around 1948-1949. The size is Small with  the following measurements.

Bust 35"

Waist 27"

Hips Free

Length of Skirt from waist to hem 28"

Excellent Condition - No flaws to note

Late 1930s - early 1940s black rayon crepe faille dress with floral sequined appliques.
This lovely vintage dress has padded shoulders with full caps.. ... a semi fitted bodice with 3/4 sleeves and keyhole detail at neckline. There is also a pretty celluloid and rhinestone button above the keyhole opening. The skirt falls straight and has a draped swag panel which gathers on the left hip beneath a crescent shaped faux pocket. The shoulder, hem and pocket are all embellished with floral appliques that are highlighted with colored sequins. The dress zips at the side and closes at the nape of the neck with a row of covered buttons.

A lovely dress suitable for a number of dressy occasions.

The size is Med/Small with a boyish cut. The waist is somewhat long so I would say the best body for this dress would be willowy with narrow hips. It will accommodate an average bust size. Please note measurements.


Bust 36"
Waist 28"
Hips 35"
Length of skirt from waist to hem 29"


Excellent Condition

The hippie movement of the 60s-70s sparked a number of fashion trends. There was great interest in all things "ethnic" as well an idealized  view of "peasant" life. Designers began creating romantic country dresses and textile designers looked to ethic themes for their prints. Natural fibers were also becoming popular, cottons in particular.

This darling midi dress from the late 1960s has all these characteristics. The design is simple with a fitted bodice, jewel neckline and long shirt style sleeves. It has a midi (ankle length) gathered skirt  which finishes in a deep ruffle of coordinating fabric. It ties at the waist with a self fabric sash. The fabric is 100% cotton with a bright "Old World" inspired print, featuring young maidens and men along with birds, sheep and twining flowers and trees. The background is red and it has a bordered engineered design.

The cotton fabric is sturdy but the print has faded some with washing, this is only noticeable on the black areas of the design and it is even throughout, not just in one area.. I was in Jr. high in those days and I remember faded clothing being quite popular.....jeans, workshirts, skirts and dresses. Oh! and dingy sneakers too. It was considered the height of nerdiness to wear a pair of pristine sneakers. We actually scuffed them up on purpose...but I digress...

Aside from minimal fading the dress is in great condition. It zippers up the back and the label reads Barclay Square. The size is medium with the following measurements.

Bust 37"

Waist 28"

Hips up to 42"

Length of skirt from waist to hem 36"

Very Good Condition