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#1214 Click for enlarged views

Lovely and lady like....matching jacket and dress from the late 1950s-early 60s. Bold floral printed rayon/linen with cream background and clusters of red stylized roses. It consists of a cropped, collarless jacket with 3/4 length sleeves and pearlized buttons. The dress is a fitted sheath...sleeveless with jewel neckline, belted waist and open dart pleats at the top of the skirt. The skirt is straight with a pleated kick vent at center back for ease of movement. It has two hidden pockets in the side seams to tuck away your hanky or lipstick. In back, it zips with a metal zipper. The dress is unlined as was typical of summer dresses from the era. Women wore slips so a lining would have been unnecessary. The jacket however is lined in light cotton. The label is missing so I do not know the maker. The size is a smaller medium, around a modern 6. It has the following measurements. Bust 36" Waist 26" Hips 36" Length from waist to hem 28" Excellent Condition $115.00

#2059 click to enlarge and see other views	Sweet little house dress from the 1950s in paisley cotton plissé. So cool and soft, plissé is a lightweight puckered fabric that was very popular in the 1950s. The pretty pattern is a paisley motif in red, pink, gray and black on a white ground. The rounded neckline, pockets and short sleeves are trimmed in red cotton. It has a fitted bodice and full skirt. The dress zips in back with a metal zipper. I have a little petticoat underneath to give the skirt some fullness for the photograph. This is not included. It would also look wonderful with a fuller petticoat. If you do not have a petticoat and are looking for one there are plenty online if you just do a quick search. The older ones are harder to find but there are many sources for new. Bridal wear sites are a good place to look. The original belt was gone but I had this black patent leather one from the same era which looks nice, it will be included. The tag reads Wayne Maid "perfect in every detail" Very gently worn with no holes or blemishes. The colors are still bright. The size is Medium around a modern 8 with the following measurements Bust up to 39" Waist 29" Hips 39" Skirt length from waist to hem 29" Excellent Condition $75.00
#2058 click to enlarge and see other views	Cool polished cotton ensemble from the early 1950s. The fabric is a beautiful aqua cotton with polished satin finish. The set consists of a cropped bolero jacket open in front and full circle skirt. It is pictured with a petticoat beneath which is not included. If you do not have a petticoat and are looking for one there are plenty online if you just do a quick search. The older ones are harder to find but there are many sources for new. Bridal wear sites are a good place to look. The skirt is lightly detailed with three soutache embroidered flowers connected by flowing swirls. There are silver bead studs in the center of each flower. It has the original self fabric belt. I do not know the maker as the label has been removed. This outfit would likely have been worn with a crisp white cotton blouse or snug little sweater. I can also see it with a white crossover halter top. It zips on the side with a metal zipper and closes at the waist with plastic pearl ball buttons. The condition is pristine but as I was removing it from the dress form I noticed the waist had been let out. They did a beautiful job and it almost got past me! The tell tale sign was the waist band had an inset. The alteration does not detract but I thought I should mention it. . The size is generous around a modern 10-12 with the following measurements. Skirt Waist 33" Skirt length 28" Bolero free size Excellent Condition $120.00
#2055 click to enlarge and see other views	Cute little mod day dress from the late -70s by Kenney Classics (a division of Donkenney). Navy and white poly knit with an interlocking geometric pattern. The fitted bodice features a stand up collar and short sleeves. It has yoke shoulders with gathered detail. Has an inset waistband with three decorative white buttons and a gathered tulip skirt. The knit is light weight and would be a perfect spring into summer dress. Wear it to work with ballet flats or out to dinner with heels. Think patent leather here. The size is a good Medium and it has the following measurements. Bust 38" Waist 28" Hips free Skirt length 21" Excellent Condition $65.00
#2056 click to enlarge and see other views	Annie get your cell phone! Rodeo meets office gal, fun dress from the 1970s. Navy and White polka dot shirt dress. The bodice is fitted with a pointed collar and western style yoke in contrasting white... White placket opening with round brass buttons... Navy patent belt... Flirty , generous A line skirt. I'm seeing ankle strap platforms with this one. Medium size with the following measurements. Bust 37" Waist 28" Hips 39" Skirt length 21" Excellent Condition $75.00
#2057 click to enlarge and see other views	Silky soft nylon knit, polka dot dress from the early 1970s. By Trilogy. Tiny navy dots on a white background, the perfect spring/simmer print. Loose bodice with open cap sleeve.... round yoke neckline with slight shirring. Bodice gathers into fixed front waist band and has extra long ties which can wrap the waist twice if desired (I have them tied in the back). Flowing A line skirt. Looking chic takes just an instant with this smart little dress. Red accessories would be fun. Flexible Medium size will fit the following range of measurements. Bust 36-39"" Waist 27"-29" Hips 39" Skirt length 24" Excellent Condition $65.00
#5141 click to enlarge and see other views	Cool-chic 1970s cotton sun dress. In navy and white chevron stripe. The sleeveless dress has a nautical flavor with blouson scoop neck bodice elasticized waist and full swing skirt. The adjustable shoulder straps button to the bodice in back with white plastic buttons. There is a self fabric sash that ties at the waist. This dress was never worn and has it's original tags. The maker is Simon Sez Medium/ large size it should fit a modern 10-12. Bust up to 41"" Waist elasticized Hips free size Skirt length from waist to hem 27" Excellent Condition $75.00

#2040 Click to see enlarged view

Tea Time! Inspired by the 30s era this early 1980s dress is done in pale pink printed with a mist of tiny black dots. The fabric is cool and light, a poly crepe with a wonderful drape. It is a tiny bit sheer so I will include a 1/2 slip to wear beneath. A perfect retro dress for afternoon tea! Blouson top with horizontal pleats across the chest. Open rounded neck and short, fluttery overlapping petal sleeves. The skirt is straight... just a little swing at the hem. It has a fabric slide belt with black buckle. The label reads Joy Gordon. Medium should fit a modern 8 - 10. Bust up to 40''... Waist (elasticized) 25' '- 30"... Hip up to 40" Skirt length 27" Excellent Condition $58.00 (includes slip)

#5109 Click to see enlarged views	Very Lilliesque hand print cotton dress from the 1960s. The label is missing from this dress but I am fairly certain it is Lily Pulitzer. If not then another equally talented designer. The cotton has a lavender background with green white and magenta "Mod Tropics" flower print. Sleeveless fitted bodice with novel notched collar. Thick white cotton lace defines the center front and waistline. Nicely cut A-line skirt with just enough drape. The dress is constructed in the Lily tradition with white cotton batiste underlining and lace hem binding. The size is a generous medium around a modern 10. Bust 43"''... Waist 33''.... Hips 44''... Excellent Condition $115.00
#5111 Click to see enlarged views	Quirky little High School dress circa 1960s. Young women were not allowed to wear pants to school in the 1960s it was considered unlady like. Instead they had to wear either a dress or skirt. The mini skirt was all the rage and "school" dresses were shortened to ultra daring, barely there lengths. The girls whose Mothers and Dads forbade the scandalous mini well... they wore skirts instead which were promptly rolled up at the waist once out of sight of their homes. Schools were having a heck of a time enforcing skirt length rules. Parochial schools would have the girls kneel down and if the hem did not touch the floor she would be sent home to change AND given detention. This little dress was never used but it most certainly would have been been shortened before it was worn by any self respecting modern 60s gal. As short as the principal would allow! Crisp white nylon lace bodice with spring green rayon poplin skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with lace trimmed Peter Pan collar and 3/4 sleeves. The "Bell Bottom" sleeves are also lace trimmed... Dropped waist with thin black patent leather belt and stylized bow. The skirt has a very slight A-line and comes to the knee. The size is small about a modern 6. Bust 35"'... Waist 32''.... Hips 35"... Never Worn Excellent Condition $65.00
# 5112 Click to see enlarged views	Wicked cute Mod 60s Summer dress. Electric lime green cotton with white trim... Sleeveless top with oversized collar. Princess lines...A-line Skirt with double inverted pleats. Two white trimmed pockets are whimsically placed high just under the bust line. There is a decorative half belt in back (See enlarged pictures). Metal back zipper. The maker was Arnelle of California, San Francisco. A generous medium around a modern Bust 39''... Waist 34''.... Hips 38"... Never Worn Excellent Condition $65.00
#5098 Click to enlarge and two see both dresses plus back	Sexy 70s Halter dress times two! I have two of these lovely dresses. They were never worn pieces still with the original tags, from a funky boutique that closed in the 1970s. The dress is done in a drapey nylon jersey. The body is black and the halter neck is a Missoni like stripe. There are two color combinations of stripes. The smaller size has a predominant aqua stripe and the medium a bolder raspberry stripe. (see detail pictures) The dress is fitted in the body with a flirty A-line skirt. It ties at the back of the neck. Size x-small and medium with the following range of measurements. X-Small Bust 32" up to 35' Waist 24" up to 27" Hips 35" up to 38" MEDIUM IS SOLD Excellent Condition $55.00 each

#2037 Click for detail pictures

Gorgeous shade of antique aqua, wool boucle knit set circa late 1940s early 1950s. As with the previous boulcle sets the fabric is beautiful and no longer being produced in this quality. The texture is nubby but despite the fact that it is pure wool it is not scratchy against the skin. It has a nice weight and good drape. Never clingy like a lot of modern knits. The cardigan top has a Peter Pan style collar and button front. The edges of the collar, front opening and fold up sleeve cuffs have a neat fringed detail. The buttons are a pretty marbleized plastic. The straight skirt is done in a deep ribbed knit and hugs the derriere. There is a slight flair at the hem. The form hugging skirt keeps this set from appearing too demure. You can also wear the cardigan more open at the neck giving it a more chic look. The sleeves are 3/4 length. It has a close fitting midriff band and blouses gently. This set was never worn and still has it's original hang tag (a picture is on the detail page). It was done by Lass O' Scotland Ltd., The hang tag reads The Flare Knit, the flare that flatters. The size is small/medium and due to the stretch of the knit will fit a range of measurements. I will list the most practical range . Bust 36" to 40" Waist 25" to 30" Hips 36" to 40" Skirt length from waist to hem 31" Excellent Condition $145.00

#2038 Click for detail pictures

Classic Navy, wool boucle knit set circa late 1940s early 1950s. As with the previous boulcle sets the fabric is beautiful and no longer being produced in this quality. The texture is nubby but despite the fact that it is pure wool it is not scratchy against the skin. It has a nice weight and good drape. Never clingy like a lot of modern knits. The pullover top zips at the back of the neck and again on the side with tiny-tooth metal zippers. The knit is a wide rib... horizontal over the bodice switching direction on the sleeves at at the waist. It has a high ribbed neck. The sleeve is a modified raglan, 3/4 length. It has a close fitting midriff band. The skirt is knit in deep vertical ribs and hugs the derriere. Made to show off your shape in a ladylike manner. The size is small/medium and due to the stretch of the knit will fit a range of measurements. I will list the most practical range . Bust 35" to 38" Waist 25" to 28" Hips 35" to 38" Skirt length from waist to hem 29" Excellent Condition $125.00

#2020 Click to Enlarge

Classic Gem! This is a two piece sweater and skirt ensemble is from the 1950s. It is a dyed to match, wool skirt with Cashmere sweater. The color is a Watermelon Red (pink tone to the red). The sweater is cropped and full fashioned with beautiful couture details. The neckline, sleeve hems and front opening are finished with rows of trapunto cording and tiny black pick stitches. There are black satin covered buttons. The neckline is high and the sleeves are 3/4 length coming to a few inches below the elbow. The skirt is narrow and fitted with a kick pleat in back. There is nice couture detailing on the skirt as well. Each of the darts is defined with hand pickstitching and the top of the kick pleat is reinforced with a hand embroidered "arrow". These details are almost non-existent in todays clothing and if they are it is machine done, not the same at all! The skirt is half lined with matching taffeta. This lovely set was designed by Bonnie Briar. The sweater is 100% Scottish Cashmere and the skirt wool was dyed to match by Hokanum Fabrics. The size is medium with the following measurements. Bust 38" Waist 28" Hip 39" Skirt length 26" Excellent Condition $150.00

#2007 click to enlarge	Classic Red and White, Poly knit dress set from the 1970s. The set consists of a sleeveless fitted A-line dress with open short sleeved cardigan. It borrows its design lines from the classic 1920s and 30s dropped waist tennis sets. I'm sure the design was also inspired by the work of Coco Chanel, who did some lovely knit sets in the 1930s using a similar stripes on white theme. The knit in the bodice has a pretty zig zag pattern between the red stripes. This same knit is found on the sleeves of the cardigan. The label inside is from Sears and it is machine washable. . The size is small/med with the following measurements before stretch Bust-35" Waist 29" Hips 38" Excellent Condition $48.00
#2006 click to enlarge	OK, lets hear it for Young and Perky! Blue and White seersucker stripe set from the 1970s. The set consists of a blouson jacket with wide round collar, long button cuff sleeves and curved shirt tails hem. It buttons in front with white plastic buttons. The dress has a lace knit, white ,sleeveless bodice and chevron striped A-line skirt. The label inside reads Leslie J. It is quite small, around a modern size 2-4. The bust of the dress measures 32" (before stretch) waist 28" and the hip is 34. Excellent Condition $48.00
#2001 Click to Enlarge	Unique dinner and dance frock from the 1950s. Made out of a wonderful cotton sateen with an abstract seashell motif. The colors are a blend of pink, aqua, gray and ivory with accents of black and flecks og gold. A very nice fabric! The dress is cut with a fitted, sleeveless, scoop-neck bodice which has tiny pink piping around the neck and armscyes. The neckline has been sweetly embellished with pink pearls, prong set rhinestones and pink crystal drops. I tried to show this in an enlarged picture just click on the picture to bring up the detail page. There is a self fabric belt and side metal zipper. The skirt is cut in a semi circle, perfect for swing dancing! The label inside reads Dresses of Distinction, Kramer Original. It is medium in size with a 28" waist and 37" bust. The skirt is 26" long. The dress was only worn once and is in... Excellent Condition $150.00
#1255 Click to Enlarge	Here are two of the nicest shirtwaist dresses I have seen in a while. The bodices have cuffed short sleeves, buttons down the front and tailored collars. The skirts cinch in at the waist but are quite full at the hem due to the multitudes of triple folded knife pleats. The material is beautiful and unusual. It is a fine pebble crepe with a paisley/stripe pattern which has an Eastern European feel. One dress is done in greens, pink, blue and black and the other has red, teal, yellow and black.They are both small about a modern size 2 maybe 4. They measure 25" in the waist and 34" in the bust.The length of the skirt is 23" and the shoulder measurement is 14". These dresses have petite proportions which means they would probably look best on someone under 5'4" tall. Excellent Condition $60.00 each please indicate green or red Red dress sold

#1289 Click to Enlarge

This dress whispers to me of... Warm golden sunlight filtering through white voile curtains, a bakelite radio purring from the countertop and melt in your mouth apple pie cooling on a gingham table cloth. 1940s cotton house dress with earth tone abstract pattern. The bodice is cut blouse style with an extended shoulder line which creates short cap sleeves. It has a novelty collar trimmed with brown bakelite and rhinestone buttons. There is a neat little sailor tie around the neck. The skirt is A-line with two front patch pockets and there is a self fabric belt. It buttons down the front with the same brown bakelite and rhinestone buttons. The size is a generous medium around a modern 10-12. The bust measures 38" the waist 31" and the hips 40". The length of the skirt is just over 27" and the back bodice measures 16" from neck to waist. It would work very well on a tall frame. The dress is in excellent condition only the belt shows wear. The front of the belt is fine but the backing material is very worn this is not seen when on. Excellent Condition $68.00

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