Sexy 1970s halter gown

Silver screen chic - by Lillie Rubin. The Lillie Rubin label has been creating glamorous attire since 1948. This 70s era gown has a plunging halter neckline with low open back and slinky straight skirt. A thigh high vent opens on the left side of the skirt. It is covered with flat black sequins giving it a sleek almost wet look. A very sexy dress.

The sequins are sewn onto a matte jersey material with jersey lining the top. There is a center back plastic zipper and hook and eye closures at the back of the neck. I found a few sequins missing and replaced them with extras from the underhem. It is now in beautiful condition.

The size is med/small with the following measurements.

Bust 36" plus
Waist up to 26"
Hips up to 38"
Length from shoulder to hem 57"

Excellent Condition

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

 

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

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

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

Stunning pure silk Chinese brocade coat and dress ensemble circa 1960s. The brocade fabric is truly to die for... rich slipper satin, with a champagne background and feathery chrysanthemums in shades of saffron, copper and dark plum. The dress is cut with a fitted torso and dropped basque waist with straight pleated skirt. It has short cap sleeves and a deep V back. The coat is loose with a fly away back, elbow length puff sleeves and tailored collar. Long evening gloves would just add to the elegance....There is one label which reads Charlotte Hong Kong.

Made to order, the construction of these garments rivals that of haute couture. The linings are all silk and hand set. The metal zipper is hand picked and of course the button holes are cloth bound. Little details like the inside, ribbon stayed waist and crocheted lingerie straps keep the dress looking neat while dainty piped edges and covered buttons add interest.

This set came from the home of a woman who wore numbered Dior and Hermès scarves. Everything she owned was impeccable, I just wish I could have afforded more!

The size is Medium with the following measurements.

Dress

Bust - 39"

Waist - 32"

Hips - 39"

Length from shoulder to hem 43 1/2"

Coat - Free size

Very Good to Excellent condition - Clean and odor free. The outside of each garment is in beautiful condition. The only flaw I could find are a couple pin pricks (not holes just pricks) on the shoulder of the dress where the original owner wore a brooch. They are VERY faint.

Inside- There are a couple of minor lining issues. One small greenish spot in the coat lining (pictured) and some makeup staining inside the lining of the dress (also pictured) I also discovered that the lining under each arm had a small 1/2" tear and slight discoloration. This is not unexpected since the dress lining is a thin habotai silk. None of these flaws can be seen while the garments are on.

Stunning ball length gown from the very early 1970s.

This amazing vintage dress is fashioned from a lovely organza sari cloth in deep coral pink with metallic gold design.  The gold  paisley border of the cloth  was used to define the midriff and neckline... also as a center design focus on the skirt.

The dress is long and elegant with a sleeveless fitted bodice, modified nehru collar and open vented neckline. The slightly flared column skirt falls to the floor from a fitted empire waist line. Beautifully tailored... the bodice is double lined for stability and the slip-lining under the skirt is a soft and comfortable cotton batiste.

The label inside reads Dorothy Bullitt Ardmore Chestnut Hill. It is a smallish medium size with the following measurements

Bust  36"

Waist 28"

Hip 40"

Length from shoulder to hem

Excellent Condition... no flaws inside or out