1950s sheer black cotton dress with off-white appliqué flowers trimming the front neckline. Both front and back v-neckline. Full pleated skirt. Fully lined, bodic lined with black cotton and the skirt has a cotton underskirt. Metal zipper up the back... condition: barely worn, freshly cleaned - flowers are bright and crisp like new. Two minor issues that are easy fixes,…
Gorgeous 1950s sheer brown cotton fit and flare dress with white Swiss dots. From a massive Texas estate with the cutest dresses, shoes and swimwear. Knitted daisy trim around the neck and sleeves. The buttons up the back are also knit. Gathered tucks... condition: Fabric is crisp and bright like new, freshly cleaned and pressed, however selling dress as it…
Beautiful 1950s 60s purplish blue Jonathan Logan two-piece dress and bolero set. Plush rayon velvet. Depending on the lighting, the dress can look like a deep blue or it can also look like a purplish blue. Dress has a double strap, sleeveless, gathered cummerbund waistline and back metal zipper. Pleated skirt. Bolero jacket has rhinestone buttons up the front and…
Wow! One of the most striking 1950s dresses I have seen in a while. Fabric is a soft black linen with light brown and a darker brown soutache looped design covering the dress. Same trim around the neckline. This soutache feels like a braided nylon. Short cap sleeves. Fit and flare style skirt. Metal zipper up the side. Unlined. [photographed…
High quality late 1950s/early 1960s Hannah Troy black cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline and made of an embossed quilted-like fabric. Elbow length sleeves. Attached black silky crepe under skirt with the same quilted fabric trimming the hem, peeking out from the skirt - see photos. Expertly constructed and fully lined with a black silk organza fabric. condition: excellent. Shows…
1950s white crinoline party dress with pink flower corsages. Sweetheart bust-line with contoured lines of bunched tulle and silky embroidery. Again, lines of bunched tulle and silky embroidered rings around the skirt. A diagonal line of pink roses across the front skirt. Metal zipper side opening. White rayon lining and underskirt. Boning in bustier... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and…
From the repair pile: Gorgeous and opulent 1940s tulle evening gown with off-white silk Chantilly lace and rhinestones. This dress has a lot of details - the lace is sewn along the bodice on a diagonal. The bust is highly constructed with layers of tucked tulle and a white bustier with a dipped bustline. Peplum hips with side bustles sewn-inside.…
[belt not included] 1950s red plaid cotton dress with gold brass buttons and cute crisscrossed fabric pockets. Front kick pleat. condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned, pressed and ready to wear.. size medium/large, bust: 40”, waist: 28 1/4”, hip: 42”... View full product details →
1950s 60s formal sheer cream white cotton lace dress lined with white tulle. Gored full skirt. Bodice top is lined with tulle and there is a built-in tulle skirt. Metal zipper up the back. condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned, pressed and ready to wear...On close inspection there is a tiny not noticeable rust spot near the…
Wow! Exactly like the famous Tina Leser sari dress, even has the same tassel on the pocket, but by an Indian label, Pompadour Bombay. Cotton batik-like bird print in shades of brown with a silky black, gold and red embroidered leaf trim. The dress is a sleeveless wrap dress which buttons up the right side and connects with hooks and…
[belt not included] Pretty early 1960s black taffeta cocktail dress with two tiers of ruffles and a fitted bodice. Belt loops, no original belt, but looks great with a wide black belt. Metal zipper up the back, works fine, but dress form was too big to zip. Unlined. Fabric appears to be acetate. condition: Fabric is crisp and clean, freshly…
A piece of fashion history. From Carolyn Schnurer's "Flight to India" resort collection, a 1950/51 beautiful low/bare back dress. Cap sleeves, fitted bust and waist. Bodice lined with a white cotton muslin, side metal zipper. size xs, bust: 36”, waist: 25”... condition: Dress is freshly cleaned, but has condition issues and is being sold as-is. Checked for any issues like…
Gorgeous 1950s silky polished cotton dress with grey + pink flower print and sequins decorating the chest. Wonderful tailored bodice with a princess waist and fitted dropped hip. Fitted bust, waist and upper hip. Piping around the dropped hip. Back metal zipper. Unlined. Jr. Flair by Sportlane size small-medium, bust: 38", waist: 28", hip... condition: Fabric is crisp and bright,…
Wonderful 1950s black polished cotton floral dress. Gorgeous fabric. Square sailor-like neckline in the front, V-neckline in the back. Fitted bust and waist. Pleated full skirt. Side metal zipper. [photographed with a light crinoline to show skirt] Wildman Original, size 12 (vintage size) condition: Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned, see full ad for details... size busty small, vintage…
Beautiful high-end 1950s Bullock's black silk faille dress with a pink silk satin neckline and fine black lace and velvet trim. Hidden slit front pockets. Side metal zipper. Bodice is unlined, skirt is lined in netting. Bullock's Pasadena (high-end boutique). bust: 35”/36”, waist: 25”, hip: 40”... condition: Repair project. Sadly the right... View full product details →
Beautiful Mollie Parnis brown silk velvet bodice and of-white silk satin skirt dress. Slightly dropped-waist skirt with a large satin bow at the center. Bodice is lined with a brown silk organza. Skirt is lined with an off-white silk organza with extra organza at the sides to poof the skirt. Metal zipper up the back. bust: 39”, waist: 27”/28”, upper…
