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...…
Wonderful 1940s brown and white seersucker cotton two-piece dress suit with a tiered peplum waist. Check out the diagonal-cut button holes up the front of the jacket. Cap sleeves. Wasp-waistline with three tiers of fabric constructing the peplum. Heart-shaped glass buttons... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned...One tiny rust mark that is not noticeable at all... size…
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…
Cute 1960s 70s white nylon Catalina bikini bathing suit with a front gold metal link connecting the center top and ties creating ruching along the sides of the bottoms. Bottoms are lined with a beige fabric, top with a white. condition: Excellent, clean and ready to wear. size vintage 8, bust: @32”, see ad for full details... View full product…
Awesome 1940s white gabardine studded shorts. I found the original patent on McKeever’s “Gabshort”, created in 1938. Silver rounded studs trim the pockets. Side metal zipper opening. Belt loops and slits along the back waist. McKeever’s “Gabshort”, styled in California...see full ad for details... condition: very good for age. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly hand-cleaned and ready to wear...see…
So cute! 1950s-early 60s Bobbie Brooks bikini swimsuit. White cotton eyelet with orange velvet trim around the front waist and a center bow. Padded bra-style top, buttons closed in back, and adjustable straps (button in place). Bottoms are fitted with elastic around the back waist and leg openings. Metal zipper up the back of bottoms. Bobbie Brooks, made in U.S.A.…
Adorable 1950s 60s Jantzen baby blue cotton bikini with an embroidered white sheer organza overlay. The overlay has a scalloped edge and embroidered white flowers. Top closes with two pearl plastic buttons in back. Straps tie at the shoulders. Padding in the bra. Bottoms are fitted with sewn-in undies. Undies have elastic leg openings. Metal zipper up the back of…
Really cute 1960s 70s Mabs of California polka dot string bikini bathing suit. Tiny white polka dots on red and blue polished cotton fabrics. String bikini top, ties around back and back of neck. White plastic hoop at the center of top. Bottoms have two ties at the sides with cutouts in-between. Cinched elasticized back that stretches. Fully lined in…
Cute 1950s black and white plaid cotton ruffled eyelet trim circle skirt. Tiers of black eyelet ruffles. Elastic waist. Unlined... condition: very good. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready to wear... size small, waist: 26” (stretches to 36”), length: 26” plus 2” waistband... View full product details →
Sleek 1940s 50s asymmetrical shape black suede clutch with rhinestone trim. I am not familiar with this label, but it feels high quality and is in amazing condition, not to mention the design. One side of the purse is wider than the other side while the flap runs diagonally across. Tiny rhinestones are individually set in a black setting. Black…
Sadly this dress is only for pattern or study. What a great early Dorothy O’Hara dress this once was. Brown wool crepe with flattering tucks along the bust and hips. Serious and non-repairable moth damage. Fashion Forecast, by Dorothy O’Hara California bust: 36”/38” stretched, waist: 26”/28” stretched, hip: 38”/40”... View full product details →
Awesome 1940s black wool crepe jacket with a dramatic peplum waist. Wasp-like waist, tailored bust. Huge shoulder pads and tapered sleeves. Thick black faille fabric insert around the center of the peplum. Buttons and buttonholes are also made of the black faille fabric. Unlined... condition: The jacket has many moth holes, see photos, but they are not blatantly noticeable. The…
1970s tooled leather belt with “LC BOYD” imprinted. Silver buckle. Christians Custom Leather, Dallas Texas condition: excellent with minor scuffs and a little green corrosion on buckle size: 30 1/4” - 36 1/2” View full product details →
1950s 60s Lilli Ann pleated black mohair/eyelash wool swing coat. Silky smooth fabric, feels almost like fur, with a shine from the mohair and sparkle from the eyelash (a shiny black synthetic hair, like an eyelash). Black plastic pairs of shank buttons up the front. Awesome pleated design that swings out when you turn, see photos. Side pockets. Large collar…
1950s yellow cotton pleated circle skirt with subtle embroidered vertical stripes and Swiss dot texture. Pointed knit yellow trim along hem, see close-up photos. Attached yellow crinoline. Back metal zipper and button closure. Side pockets. Modern Jr., Gale & Gale condition: skirt is near mint, like new. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for…
1950s 60s Josef du Val black suede + rhinestones bow heels. Pointed toes. Come with the original box complete with a note from the owner, “These I loved.” Josef du Val, New York, Paris, Shoes of Tomorrow condition: shoes are in very good - excellent condition with expected wear to the soles and wear to insoles. Shoe exterior looks excellent,…
1940s 50s Daniel Green blue satin ‘Honeymoon’ slippers. Crisscross satin design with both an open toe and a diamond-shaped opening. Wide strap heel. Satin insole. Included the original ad, see last photo. Daniel Green Comfy Slippers 2A70 condition: so pretty, but stiff from age - being sold as-is. Some soiling on soles, with minor wear - scuffs to satin and…
Awesome 1940s 50s leather double side buckle belt with a brass bull head.... condition: As you can see, there are smudges in the finish, a big one along the left bottom side. The leather is also weak and tearing on one side at the buckle. Wear with care as it is. Hoping someone can repair the ripped leather, possibly back…
According to the 1952 John Wanamaker ad (see last photo), “Scalloped calf contour belt...with white stitching.” Shiny brown leather with nicely contrasted thick white stitching. Can wear this belt with the panel in front, buckle in front, as shown in the ad, or flipped... condition: very good for age with some cracking along the underside, see photos. Still wearable with…
1940s 50s metallic thread Tripoli, Libya souvenir black tooled leather corset belt. Tripoli was a resort back in the 1930s/40s under Italian occupation - included a photo of a 1930s poster in the same Italian font calling Tripoli “The North Africa Winter Resort”. The belt has tooled designs with ‘Tripoli’ and floral motifs embroidered with metal thread... condition: very good,…
1950s Juliana blue rhinestone flower brooch and earrings set. maker: no markings, but possibly D&E condition: excellent, but the pin seems a little crooked along the sides, but appears to be part of the design. View full product details →
Looks barely worn. Adorable 1970s Gottex yellow Lycra bikini with a green and purple tropical print. Double string tie around the back neck. Top has a cute plastic clasp in back. Unlined.... condition: excellent. Cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for holes, stains and loose seams. size small... View full product details →
[skirt only, top coming soon] Super cute 1950s faux grass hula skirt with a stretchy colorful embroidered waistband and gold metal hook. Grass is made of a plastic-type raffia. condition: excellent. Freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. size small, waist: 22” un-stretched to 30” fully stretched, length: 27” View full…
So cute pink and white stripe 1960s knit bikini bathing suit with a hip tie. Fabric is a stretchy orlon acrylic mix with nylon. Cute double button closures in back. Bottoms lined with silky nylon. Padded bra lining. condition: very good/excellent. Cleaned and ready to wear... size small, vintage 32: bust: 31“ un-stretched/34” stretched, waist: 26“ un-stretched/30” stretched, hip: 29“…
