What a gorgeous little dress! Made of a brilliant yellow silk with a circle and diamond design worked into the fabric that gives interesting texture. The fabric was then screened with little circles of multiple colors - adding a joyful little pop of color from head to toe. The top is cut loose with pretty little sleeves that are puffed and set high. The skirt is fantastic with a huge panel of fabric that swoops along one hip like a forties swing dress. This gives the dress a bit of a sexy edge and lots of great shape! Wonderfully constructed with lots of high end detailing inside. Excellent condition.
Fully lined through the body in a yellow silk chiffon. It closes at the side with hidden zipper at the waist. There are hook & eye along one shoulder and elastic in the cuffs. There is a small dot of a spot on the upper back.
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 43" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1320
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
What a beauty. Made of a bias cut, silky rayon that is that perfect early rayon fabric that feels so good and hold color and cut perfectly. The cut is pure forties pin up - it has almost dolman sleeves with no shoulder seams - the sleeves are built out from just above the waist. The waist nips in severely and then hips are cut to be curved. There is a panel of fabric that flows vertically over the hips and another that starts at the waist and goes up and into the opposite sleeve. These give the dress a real hour glass shape. A pretty yellow print covers the surface of the entire dress. Dorothy is known for her figure enhancing cuts and this beauty does just that! Excellent condition.
Unlined and closes with a back metal zipper.
Sleeves: approx 20"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: no true defined side seam
Under-bust:16" flat across
Waist: 11.5-12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 50" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1321
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
This stunning wrap dress from the Resort 1977 collection goes against Halston's normally solid color palette. Where it is still definitively Halston is in how it employs that minimal seaming that Halston excelled at. The shoulders are rounded and the cut loose. The looseness is offset by the sexy wrap cut that allows for a dramatic front plunge. The waist can then be cinched with the long sash that comes with the dress. In the Phaidon Halston book there is a quote by Bob Colacello that states "His colors were so American, they were like out of a Crayola crayon box. Halston's red and purple and green were like true colors; they weren't pastels, they weren't dark, they weren't iridescent - they were very true and very American". Every time I look at pieces from this collection I cannot help but think of that quote. It is not perfect so please read the details below carefully, but it is very very fabulous and chic and still perfectly wearable. Presents as excellent condition
Unlined and wraps to close with hook and eye at the waist. Has it original long sash belt. The silk under each arm was weakening so I had it reinforced and backed by a professional seamstress - please see the photos. There is the tiniest bit of discoloration to the white here and there and a couple of small spots on the silk (effectively covered by the tie belt once on) but nothing that overly detracts - these are all apparent when lying flat and inspecting but when on the pattern keeps you from seeing these small defects. One pin hole in the back that I have had a stitch in to secure. Hand finished interior.
Sleeves: approx 22"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Drop waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: adjustable
Bodice: 18: from neck to waist
Skirt: 26.6" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD1322
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
What pretty and perfect summer set! Made of a good weight cotton, it has been screened with a darling floral print and a print lace and floral edge border. Tina Leser was known for her easy to wear pieces that were still sophisticated and chic. This set has a particular bit of an exotic flair and feels like it would have been worn by some chic well traveled woman. The top is cut peasant style and has elastic at the waist and neck. It is wonderfully loose and easy to wear with pretty wide sleeves. The skirt is cut very full and has a suggestion of wrapping even though it truly does not. It has offset slits that are quite high and sexy. Love everything about it! Nice to have two pieces too - very versatile! Excellent condition
Unlined, the top slips on with elastic at the neck and waist , the skirt closes with a side painted metal zipper and hook & eye at the waist. Note that the label is mostly cut out but the star portion that identifies it as Tina Leser is there and legible!
Top
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 22" from shoulder to hem
Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 33" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML Could fit a XS if you adjust the waist
Item# D486
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Early nineties Ozbek dress that is unusual and sexy. It is virtually backless and has the added allure of a corset back that laces up - so sexy! It fits and skims over the bodice and the waist and then the skirt flares out in a saucy swirly fullness. The neckline is very avant garde and it took me a few tries to sort it out but I think it works best ties as shown - the attached ties are quite long so you could style it several ways! Excellent condition
Part lined with black silk - it appears that someone cut the lower lining out at some point (prob to get more room in the hips) Closes with a side hidden zipper wit ribbon ties at the corset back.
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1323
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Fabulous Pierre Cardin, mod set down in a black suede and then studded with gold studs! The skirt is that classic late sixties, early seventies cut with a slightly linger length and a defined A-line. The vest is has dramatic front points and two sets of suede ties. The entire front points are studded with a triple row of gold studs that goes all the way around the back as well. Its in excellent condition and easy to wear as a set or separate.
Both pieces are lined in a black silky rayon. The skirt closes with a black painted metal zipper and flat hook & eye at the waist. The vest is open with ties as shown.
Vest
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist:17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to waist at the front, 19" at the back
Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1324
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
The nineties were all about sex but in an, I am totally covered, kind of way. So the way around that was lots of mesh insets and saucy details updated fort he thirties. You can see that clearly here. This Feraud dress is made of linen and is fitted to skim over a girls curves with the skirt being tight and short. A peplum sits around the hip to balance that shortness. The top is cut to give you complete to the chin coverage, but then that spectacular mesh plunge to the waist puts the sexy back in! Its amazing! Excellent. appears unworn condition.
Fully lined with black silky rayon through the skirt and silk organza though the bodice. You don't have to worry about what to wear under it with that crazy see through plunge - it has two round bra pieces sewn into the inner chest. Closes with a back zipper.
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 18.5" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1325
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Versace pieces can be so sexy and chic and this LWD (little white dress) is a perfect example! It's cut to skim over the body without being overtly tight and yet shows every single curve! The top portion is a satin edged mesh that exposes the entire upper chest and back and dips dangerously low on each side. Covered and yet not. Recent designers like Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang have made plays n this silhouette but I think this one strikes that perfect balance. The fact that it will show off about a mile of leg doesn't hurt either! Excellent condition.
Fully lined through the opaque parts of the dress in a white silky rayon. Closes with a back hidden set zipper. Note that one button is missing at the back - they are original so have not been switched out. Priced accordingly. Hand set lining. There is an extra panel of fabric just behind the bust so you can wear this without a bra and be fine.
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 34" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1328
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Pretty and simple, fitted Lanvin dress done in a white raised white on white brocade. This one is all fitted to he body underneath! Love the wide cut neckline and the avant garde cut where that neck line meets the shoulders. It sits just off the top f the shoulders and that wide expanse of skin balances the fitted cut perfectly. Very chic and a great every day piece that can go day to night! Excellent condition
Fully lined in a white silky rayon and closes with a back zipper. Boned through the bodice.
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 25" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS
Item# DD1326
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
I am in absolute love with this dress! The silk is a crepe scarf weight so feel weightless when on and flows beautifully. The print is hand screened onto the fabric is and on of the best designs that I have seen from this time period - beautiful line drawn parrots in vivid pops of colors flit across the gown amongst abstract lines of color from top to bottom. The top is cut loose with a hog neck and wide shoulders that softly form a small suggestion of a sleeve. The skirt is marvelous with tons of fabric that flows to the ground. The waist is constructed of flat pleats that go both up into the bodice and around the top portion of the skirt. The original belt can cinch the waist in further. It is a beauty! Excellent construction!
Unlined and closes at the side with snaps. A keyhole sits at the back of the neck and closes with a button and loop. The belt is original to the dress and shows a slight darkening and has a small stain that is hidden when on. Remarkably the dress looks unworn.
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1327
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Dorothy O'Hara knew how to cut a dress! This is a wonderful little red number that is simple yet sexy and cut to give a girl curves! Definite pin up worth, it has a fitted pencil skirt and nipped in waist. The bodice is killer with a twisted front detail and both the front and back plunge to low V's. Great construction and well made. Excellent condition!
Fully lined in a red rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper.
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 24" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1329
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
This is Karl Lagerfeld era Chloe and it is the epitome of that casual but chic French girl feel that the label is known for. Made of two dresses of the lightest, finest silk chiffon that slip over one another. It has a definite flapper feel with its dropped waist and loose cut. The color is like river clay and the perfect neutral. I love the banding of silk ribbons that give the dress a pretty and romantic touch! Perfect for summer and a collectible! Excellent condition
The inner dress acts as the lining. Both pieces slip over the head. The outer dress has an elastic at the waist and a button at the back of the neck. There is a teeny pull in the satin ribbon here and there but these are so tiny and I do not consider these a flaw on a garment this age.
Inner Dress
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 22" from neck to drop waist
Skirt: 21" from drop waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1330
Reference Photo: Chloé Campaign, photographed by Jim Greenberg, Spring/Summer 1981.
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
I adore this Chloe set! The print and color are divine - you cannot help but smile at the bright pattern that has a happy child feel to it! It is a remarkable set with four full pieces! There is an inner camisole made of silk and little cropped silk pants whose hems are edged with that same print! Over this goes a skirt and a loose and easy top/jacket! You can wear these together or in different combinations making it very versatile! Really a rare thing to find the entire set and it is adorable to boot! Excellent over all condition
All the pieces are unlined. The camisole slips on, the pants and skirt have elastic waists and the jacket/top has no clusures. There is a touch of yellowing to the back of the shirt collar and a mark under each arm of the camisole. I thought of listing without the cami but since it is original and still very wearable I decided to include it. It presents perfectly when all on together!
Cami
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from neck to hem
Top/Jacket
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem
Pants
Waist: 13-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Pant length: 26.5" from waist to bottom hem
Inseam: 15"
Skirt
Waist: 13-14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 26" from waist to bottom hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1331
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
This is a lovely flapper feeling modern piece by Jil Sanders from when she actually headed the house. It is an almost straight take on a flapper piece with its pretty floral print and tiered ruffled skirt. I love how the edges are piped and the front defined by a strip of that flat detailing down the front. It has a flattering V neck and that skirt is just fabulous! A perfect summer piece! Excellent, appears unworn condition
Lined in silk chiffon and closes with snaps down the side. Tagged a 4 but the bias cut will allow for a bit of room.
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43 from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1332
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
This is an incredible set from Valentino made of the finest,lightest silk chiffon and lace. The top is a simple shell with that incredible fine,beautiful lace edging the neck and arms. The skirt is amazing and the long lean cut if it is balanced by the inset panel of that same lace. From the hip down these are left un-backed so your legs show through in the most sexy of ways. A side slit adds to this sensuality yet it manages to stay refined. This still has its original $3300 price tag attached and was never worn! Mint condition!
The top is lined in a black chiffon and the none lace panels of the skirt are the same. The top closes at the back with a zipper and the skirt has a hidden zipper and hook and eye. Tagged a 6
Top
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23 from shoulder to hem
Skirt
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1334
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
This pretty lilac slip dress showcases Galliano's love of both drape and cut. It has the added benefit of being a version of the dress that was shown on the runway that season in a longer length and also was photographed on Christy Turlington that year. This version of the dress is quite stunning and the simple design belies a masterful cut. It is suspended from the shoulders by straps that are set with a twist and held by little fabric loops. Each strap is cut and set slightly different from the other and they are placed so that the bodice ends up sitting slightly asymmetrical across the bust. From there the dress falls in a sweeping bias cut that causes it to sensually drape over the body and follow every curve. The skirt also falls on the bias from a curved seam at the waist and there is a high slit that exposes the thigh - set so high that it is almost scandalous. It is so simple but so very sexy. Excellent condition
Unlined and slips over the head to wear.
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 44" from shoulder to hem in the front, 47" in the back
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD1338
Reference photo credit: unknown
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Stunning early seventies Romantica by Victor Costa jersey dress done in a pretty pink palette of print. I love the pretty cap sleeves and contrasting border that highlights the neck, cuffs, waist and hem. The pattern has soft pastel designs from top to bottom. It has that Bessi, Pucci feel but with a sifter feel. Very pretty and in excellent condition.
Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper.
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 37" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1337
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
What an amazing Bessi set! Great Bessi pieces are right up there with Pucci and Leonard and this set is great! The blues and purple-blues used are just amazing and of course its all custom screened onto silk jersey and silk chiffon which holds the colors beautifully. They are as crisp and true now as when this was first made! The pants are just perfection - a slight flare cut with a side zipper and flat front. I love the double edged hem that gives the pant a bit of weight and a killer design element. The tunic is cut to skim the torso and flare out over the hip to pick up the shape of the [ant. The neck is high and those sleeves are fabulous! Billowing silk chiffon with a bit of contrasting border at each cuff. There is the matching silk chiffon scarf that can be worn turban style as shown or at the neck. Having three pieces makes if very versatile too! Excellent condition
Both pieces are unlined. The top closes with a fine metal zipper at the back and the pants close with a fine metal zipper at the side. The scarf has had rolled edges. Fabric is signed on all three pieces. Note the color is a little more sea blue then the brighter blue photoed.
Top
Sleeve: 23"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to \hem
Pant
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Pant: 42.5" from neck to waist
Inseam: 29" from waist to hem
Scarf 32" x 32"
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1341
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
The silk knit jersey used for this set is so fine and light it just literally slips through your fingers. The fabric also holds color extremely well making it the matter of fact choice for a house like Missoni whose very reputations are based on color and print. Multiple colors are used in the abstract print set on a black base on this beautiful set. The skirt has lots of fabric and moves very prettily. The top is a joy to wear - it just slips on and is cut loose and easy with skinny arms and a generous cut through the bust. Very chic! Excellent, appears unworn condition
Both pieces are unlined. The top slips on to wear and the skirt buttons to close down the front.
Top
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from neck to hem
Skirt
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 37.5" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD1340
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Dots and Yves Saint Laurent were a perfect combination and in this darling little silk crepe dress that is shown to its best! A deep deep navy back drop has a riot of multi-colored dots strewn over its surface. The cut is all Yves as well - the dress has high set shoulders and sleeves that narrow as the near the wrist. The bodice skims over the torso and then the skirt flares out in the prettiest of ways. Its a nod to the dresses of the 40s but done in that perfect YSL style that is all its own! Its perfection and in excellent, appears unworn condition
Unlined and closes at the back with a fine, hand placed painted metal zipper and a button above a small keyhole above that. Each cuff has a hand set, fine metal zipper as well.
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14" (slightly inset)
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1342
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
Killer Versace that reminds me in spirit of that infamous dress that Jennifer Lopez wore that shot her to fame - it has that same cut tot he belly button front though this one is made slightly modest with a serious of shiny rainbow hued iridescent buttons! It is made of that slinky sexy jersey that is as light as a feather and drapes insanely well. The neck has a small collar and there are attached ties on each side that tie at the waist. A swingy sexy skirt finishes this fabulous, not so basic LBD!
Unlined and buttons down the front, Two small repairs near the seat and middle seam at the back - well done and do not detract.
Please note that this is at the cleaners still and I accidentally missed noting the measurements and details. They will be added later this week. It is a 4-8 and my apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1343
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
An absolutely chic. refined, fabulous little black dress that is so fabulous in person I cannot tell you! Laug was one of the grand Italian Couturiers and this dress shows the attention to cut and details that the house was renown for. The bodice has a nice V neck and I adore the little hand placed pockets on the front. Each sleeve has a slight puff above the cuff. The skirt has interesting, wide flat pleats that are separated by a good inch and have an inset of fabric at the top of the separation -all hand done and perfect. Everything about this dress is restrained and perfect. Add a belt and cinch in the waist to wear it looser as cut for a slight nod to the 30s. Excellent condition.
Fully lined in a hand set fine black silk lining. It closes with a back painted metal zipper and each cuff has hidden, fabric covered snaps at the wrist. Lots of hand finishes - even those darling from pockets are lined by hand and hand set onto the bodice! There are two scuffs to the silk satin under one arm - they do not show when worn.
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15" no defined seams
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1345
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
One of the classic Ossie Clark wraps dresses in a killer tomato red moss crepe. This version has a pretty satin inset at the upper shoulders that gives it a nice bit of contrast. The front is classic, sexy Ossie with a double keyhole plunge. Note that this was a touch too small on my mannequin so those keyholes are gaping a little more then they will on the right size girl! The skirt is cut on the bias and flows to the floor in a beautiful sweep of red fabric. This one is not perfect so please read the notes below carefully, however it presents beautifully and is a smoking price for a classic and sexy Ossie Clark!
Unlined and wraps & ties to close with a single button at the front. This dress is flawed - upon close inspection there are color variations due to foxing. It primarily affects the upper back and sleeves and inside the collar. I had it professionally cleaned (of course) and it did lighten so may continue to get better with more cleanings, but may not. There are also some small scuffs and very occasional pills to the fabric here and there - consistent with moss crepe as it ages. Sold as fond and if perfect would be double or more so you are getting a smoking bargain! Completely wearable and presents well!
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS
Item# DD1348
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
I think this may be the most adorable and yet sexy dress I have ever had come through the shop! Its 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic and it is in mint condition. made of a cotton that has a fabulous black and white gingham check. I adore the cut - its all flounce baby doll with a naughty corset tie front. The shoulder sand sleeves are edged in an elastic ruffle so they sit high and puffed and you can wear the neck on or off shoulder. The front ties and cups the bodice and then the skirt flares out from the empire waist. There is tons of fabric in the skirt and I love the wide ruffled edge. Appears to have never been worn.
Unlined and closes withe side, hidden set zipper, The cuffs and neck have elastic and the front ties corset style. Lightly boned though the bodice.
Shoulders: variable - the elastic allows them to sit high or off shoulder
Bust: 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Empire waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Natural wait: open
Hips: open
Bodice: 10 from shoulder to empire waist
Skirt: 21" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1349
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
A sublime and chic dress by Yves Saint Laurent that has been done in a fine cream wool. The cut and silhouette is so classic and it has such a wonderful chic feel to it! Pretty details are found throughout like top stitching to the collar and cuffs. I love the large hip pockets that are set on top of the skirts so they become a design detail. These also have a stitch detail running across their tops. The front buttons to close and large gold metal buttons were used to add a bit of glitz and richness. The contrast of the gold against the cream is perfect. It is cut and finished beautifully. Excellent, appears unworn condition.
Fully lined in a white silk and closes with a front hidden set zipper below the waist at the front. The bodice above has gold metal dome buttons to close as seen.
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from neck to waist
Skirt: 22" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED
Item# DD1351
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This recent Balenciaga.Silk dress is amazing! It is made of a mix of silk and elastic so literally stretches into place. Once there it feel almost weightless on due to the lightness of the silk. All the seams are cut on a curve so once on you just twist and mold it into place. It is not for the faint of heart as it will hug your every curve! The deep navy and off white print cleverly hide any potential flaws. Its sexy and flawless! Excellent, appears unworn condition.
Unlined and slips on to wear. All the seams and fabric are bias cut. Tagged a 34
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from neck to hem when off but can be twisted to be worn as short as you wish
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS does stretch so will accommodate up a size and be very fitted
Item# DD1350
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Love this pale cream color silk dress from Geoffrey Been! With the strong nod to graphics right now this is as current now as it was when it was originally made. The color is a cream with a drop of taupe in it and has a champagne feel to it. It lined in a luxurious silk a too so feels fabulous on. A simple sheath it falls from those black highlighted shoulder to the knee. I love the silk satin wide piping that defines the dress. Excellent condition
Fully lined in a cream silk and closes with a hidden back zipper. There is are a couple of very faint spots on the from that really don't show when on but are apparent when looking at it flat. Priced accordingly
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5 flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1352
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An amazing runway dress from Valli who has risen to have become one of the modern design greats. This particular dress is from the Spring 2008 collection and dates prior to his rise to being accepted as a proper couturier. This makes these early collections important and early pieces in his career and will surely rise in value as time passes. Here you can see the Grecian influence and master tailoring in the use and cutting of the pleated silk chiffon. The dress has his signature baby doll feel and is constructed of yards and yards of knife pleated silk chiffon all cleverly laid to highlight and flatter the body. The neck is cut wide and high while the back has a slight puffed and bloused feel. The waist is caught up with a wide expanse of silk that ties in the front to add shape through the waist. The skirt flounces over the hip in a cloud of silk chiffon and is constructed of two separate layers of silk so it has a natural fullness and movement. A well documented piece that is also very lovely. Excellent condition
Fully lined in a white silk crepe through the bodice and the skirt is made of two layers of the silk chiffon. The inner layer of the skirt has a wide panel of stiffened silk organza to give it some weight. Hand finished interior. Tagged a 40/XS
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14.5 from neck to waist
Skirt: 23" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS
Item# DD1353
Runway reference photo credit: style.com
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Classic Valentino! It is made of a white linen which was a favored fabric and incorporates a wide swath of embroidered lace at its hem - again a Valentino signature! I love the cut - it slims the body without being overtly tight. The back is left quite bare with a criss cross strap. The seams are all vertical so help add length and leanness. That hem is to die! It is a full 10" wide! Love! Excellent condition
This looks like it had a lining at one point but it was removed so it is now unlined except for the bottom panel of embroidery that is backed in a nude silk. Closes with a side hidden zipper. Perhaps the teeniest of yellowing to the linen here and there but I am being very picky - this is what happens to real linen as it ages though! Presents perfectly when on
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 36" from shoulder to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1355
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A fabulous caftan feel dress by designer Duro Olowu who is Nigerian born and London based. He won the “New Designer of the Year” at the British Fashion Awards in 2005 and has been on a steady climb since. This is an amazing example of his work with a digital print on the body and a reptile feel trim. Love the wide caftan feel long sleeves and the east to wear cut! Excellent, appears to have never been worn condition
Unlined and a mix of a viscose fabric through the body and silk trim. Tagged a 36, closes with a back zipper
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: no true defined side seams
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from neck to waist
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1357
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This is a very sweet maxi dress that heavily utilizes and references back to the Victorian era that Fratini so loved and often used in her designs. The fabric that she chose to use for this dress is a crisp polished cotton that is covered with a bright and vivid floral design. I love the little purple velvet ribbons that highlight the waist and edges. That same velvet is used to adorn each sleeves just above two bands of a pretty cotton cut out lace. Little bows also sit on each sleeve and the sleeves themselves are incredible - each is a huge puffed and exaggerated sleeve that ends at the elbow and is cut to sit wide and full. The bodice is scooped for a bit of skin to show while the skirt cascades to the floor. The skirt is then finished with a more of that same lace that adorns each sleeve. Excellent condition
Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Note that it was a bit too tiny on the mannequin - it will of course close properly on a girl who fits the dress. Elastic in each cuff. There are small darkened areas here and there on the lace detailing on the sleeves that do not deter on any way.
Shoulders: 13" (inset)
Bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD1360
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Killer Jean Varon dress with a huge dramatic tie at the neck and equally dramatic and amazing Balloon sleeves! The sleeves are just spectacular - they come out from the top of the waist band and keep their fullness right to the cuff. The cuff is elastic so it creates a huge puff above. It closes down the front with a series of flat silver metal buttons. The skirt is fitted to offset that dramatic sleeve and tie combo! Love the graphic print of the fabric too! Excellent, appears unworn condition.
Unlined and closes at the front with a hidden zipper below the waist and buttons above that. Elastic in each cuff. The tie at the neck is attached.
Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: no true defined side seams
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 22" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML
Item# DD1359
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This is a high end Swiss label that was carried at Holt Renfrew in the 1960 and seventies. It is very well made and the construction has lots of demi-couture derailing. The exterior fabric is a silk organza printed with a pretty floral design. This is layered over and inner lining of navy silk. The white cuffs and collar give it a sweet feel and the wide belt ]. I love the skirt - it has lots of fabric in there and the silk organza over the silk lining gives it a light an airy feel! Excellent, appears unworn condition.
Fully lined in a hand set silk. It closes with hidden snaps down the front that continue along one side of the waist. Very well made! The belt has darkened with age but it in good shape,
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 38" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD1362
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