1960s 70s Miss Elliette sheer yellow Swiss dot cotton blend accordion pleat maxi dress with a matching shoulder wrap. Ruffle hem and a draped ruffle neckline, edges trimmed in a white cotton fabric. Fitted bust, waist and upper hip. Fully lined with a yellow rayon/acetate fabric slip. Metal zipper up the back. Shoulder wrap of same sheer yellow fabric, unlined...…
Crisp bright white 1970s Mexican dress with crocheted lace and ribbed cotton fabric. Tiers of crocheted lace alternating with the ribbed cotton. Silky ribbon laced through waistline and ties with a bow in the front (pressed since photos). Empire waist. Lined with a lightweight silky nylon/acetate fabric. No openings, slips on overhead and cinches at the waist to accommodate a…
1980s Diane Frés patchwork abstract print dress. The main fabric is a purplish floral, but also black and white stripe and polka dots. Red, green and blue embroidery connecting the pieces. Flares of different fabric around the skirt. Diane Frés, do not dry clean, made in Hong Kong, 100% polyester georgette, hand wash condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright,…
1960s 70s Harlan label cotton maxi dress. Fabric is a semi-sheer cotton blend in an ecru, black and brown abstract print. Sleeveless, high rounded neckline. Ruffle hem. Zipper up the back. Fully lined with a sheer ecru muslin-like fabric. Harlan, machine or hand wash, drip dry condition: excellent, could not find any flaws. Fabric is crisp and bright, neatly pressed…
From the repair pile: 1960s 70s Mollie Parnis leopard spot burnout velvet and sheer chiffon cocktail dress. Illusion bodice with a brown crepe bustier and a sheer net lining. Brown silk satin band around the waist. Fully lined and finished - very well-constructed piece. Mollie Parnis Boutique, New York condition: The outside of the dress is in excellent condition, but…
1970s black burnout rayon velvet maxi dress with an illusion bodice. Black velvet ribbon waistline and large bow in front. Ruffle hemline. Zipper up the back with a snap placket. Ribbon around waist opens with hook and eye closures on the side. Attached black silky underskirt, probably rayon. label: Model Style, made in Switzerland, 38 (check measurements) condition: excellent. Fabric…
1970s light blue floral print cotton peasant dress with white lace trim along the shoulder straps and skirt hem. Blue satin ribbon trims the floral fabric on the bust and around the skirt. Four flower buttons in a line down the front bust. Strands of the blue satin ribbon are attached in the front and back, and tie on the…
