This matches the dress listed today and is a beautiful 1950s swing coat. It is made from a very fine, high end silk. The silk has a beautiful red thread woven through and used in the black silk base to create the beautiful little floral designs sprinkled over its surface. The red is not a true metallic thread but it seems to almost glow in real life. It is really something special and much better in person then how the camera has captured it here - the color is even richer and more true. (One thing to note - the color is a true red - in the label photo it has more of a orange hue and that is the camera lighting not the true color - the other photos are far closer) The little floral medallions are woven directly into the silk. The coat is cut with a looser, swing shape that is pure fifties. It has a large rounded collar and closes down the front with faceted raised jet black buttons. It has pocket flaps on each hip but they are decorative only. The sleeves end just past the elbows and the back has that wonderful swoop of fabric typical of the period. It is a nice light weight and very well made.  The shop label it still has was a high end one and I would not be surprised if this was a designer piece that has lost its label. Really it is a steal at this price. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon satin that has a pretty print woven though it that reminds me of the linings used for men's suiting in this time period. It closes with buttons down the front. Hand finished and beautifully made. The loose cut will allow it to fit a range of sizes

Sleeves: 18"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C442

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 matches the coat listed today and is a beautiful 1950s silk dress. It is made from a very fine, high end silk. The silk has a beautiful red thread woven through and used in the black silk base to create the beautiful little floral designs sprinkled over its surface. The red is not a true metallic thread but it seems to almost glow in real life. It is really something special and much better in person then how the camera has captured it here - the color is even richer and more true. (One thing to note - the color is a true red - in the label photo it has more of a orange hue and that is the camera lighting not the true color - the other photos are far closer) The little floral medallions are woven directly into the silk. The sweetheart neckline and front pleating detail on the bust are finished with a little romantic bow. The way this is set into the front bodice is a little unusual and very pretty once on. The dress itself is wonderfully cut with that shaped bodice and simple capped sleeves. The waist nips in and the skirt flares out into a gentle A-line. It is a nice light weight and very well made.  The shop label it still has was a high end one and I would not be surprised if this was a designer piece that has lost its label. Really it is a steal at this price. Excellent condition

Fully interlined in a black silk organza. It closes with a painted metal zipper at the back. Hand finished and beautifully made.

Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# E639

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 coat is extraordinary and is beautiful and early example of Christian Dior's work. This is the Dior Original, New York label so is what is considered to be demi-couture from this time period of Dior's history. These where made in, and for, the American market but were based on the runway designs and with many of the same high standard finishes that the true Haute Couture pieces incorporated.

The coat looks to have never been worn, or worn very little. It is cut with the volume and curves that defined the era and showcases the influence that the house of Dior had in establishing the direction of line and cut during this era. A neat small collar sits above the buttons that run down the front. The lines of the coat are simple and beautiful with a sense of austerity to the lines. It utilizes the very minimal of seaming in its design with dropped curving shoulders and arms and that fantastically full, voluminous cut through the body. I love the huge front pockets that sit on each hip at the front. The fabric is a highly textured matte wool and the textured lining feels and looks like the type of silk that would normally be used in men's suiting. It feels insanely modern and looks like it just stepped out of the showroom of the atelier. Excellent condition

Lined in hand set black, textured silk. It buttons to close at the front and has pockets on each hips with each pocket is lined in silk. The buttons have proper finished buttonholes. Hand finishes. The cut is meant to sit oversized and will fit a variety of sizes. Appears unworn or worn very, very little

Sleeves: 16" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C435

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Louis Estevez worked for Jean Patou for two years before starting his own label in 1955. Here we have a truly beautiful and exceptional piece that was designed during this first few years of his career. It is impeccably constructed and cut to follow a girl's curves and highlight them. The bodice is cut with a beautiful curved  plunge that shows off the bst to full advantage. It is also cut wide across the shoulders so you see the collar bones. This curves in to nip in at the waist and the seaming of the skirt cures up towards the waist as well creating a pretty effect with the seaming and curves of the fabric. The skirt is cut long and lean with the slightest of flares at the back. It is made of a ribbed silk that has a slight sheen to it and is very beautiful. It is fabulous and the inside is constructed as well as the outside is beautiful. Excellent condition

Fully interlined in a black silk organza. It closes with a hand set back painted metal zipper. There is perhaps the slightest showing of where the seams lie under the fabric from being cleaned and pressed over the years but this is minimal and just mentioned for accuracy. It is gorgeous.

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2741

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 love the color and the cut of this amazing Averardo Bessi dress. The brilliant pink colors used are spectacular and because it is screened onto two types of silk, it has a richness and contrast that is wonderful. His prints are reminiscent of Emilio Pucci but he tended to keep to a more one color pattern in most of his design. The influence of Pucci can not be denied however. The print used on this dress is a bright and vivid, pink-red hue that has smalls pops of a red mixed with pink and raspberry. I love the use of the contrasting border at the neck, waist, cuffs and hem that define and anchor the cut of the dress. The dress itself is made from a mix of three silks. The bodice is a silk jersey so is easy to wear and feels fabulous and comfortable on. The skirt is an airy and light silk chiffon in a matching print over a solid red silk interior skirt that is hemmed in a silk chiffon printed border. This mix of silks gives it a beautiful richness. It is truly a wonderful dress. Excellent condition

The bodice is unlined and the skirt lined in a red silk inner skirt. It closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper. The bodice has some stretch.

Shoulders: 16"
Sleeves: 24"
Bust: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1188

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 classic silk tent coat from couturier Pedro Rodriquez that is as simple as the other one I have listed is dramatic. The cut is extraordinary and even on the mannequin the photos do not convey how this will sit on a real girl. If you are a fan of these coats and seen the best of them in old photos - this is the equivalent. The coat is constructed of a lightweight silk that has a fine, but slightly textured weave - it feels light to wear but has enough body to hold the form and structure of the coat. The cut is extremely sculptural with lots of volume. The rounded collar is part of the neckline and each sleeve is finished with a slight angled cut they feel like a simplified pagoda sleeve, cut wide and to the elbow. All the volume comes out from the shoulder and when on creates the most dramatic silhouette. One single button sits at the neck. Pedro Rodriquez was a couturier based in Spain that became as famous in that country as his more globally known contemporary, Balenciaga. Rodriquez designed from the late twenties through to the early 70s and had his own boutiques throughout Spain. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Fully lined in a fine grade black silk and is hand finished. Mother of Pearl button to close at the top of the neck. The cut will fit a variety of sizes

Sleeves: 18" approx.
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 21.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: open
Hips: open
Length: 38.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2285

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Bob Bugnand pieces are a rare find and this particular gown is not only a beautiful example of his work but also is a bit of a time capsule piece as it still has its original tags on it. Back in the 1960s it would have cost $285 - which works out to approximately $2300 in modern dollars. It makes me think that is the type of piece that a girl like Audrey Hepburn would have worn to host a party at her home in - with her hair piled high and ballet slipper son her feet for comfort. The skirt flows to the floor and is made of a silk brocade with a hint of gold thread running through the design. Above that, the waistline has 2 curving, thick bands of sparkling prong set crystals in a bevy of pastel tones that adds sparkle. It's like wearing jewels. This is balance by a soft pouffed top with a high neck and two layers of silk - one peach and one a pretty soft blue grey. The sleeves are cut very full above their cuffs and the entire dress is just pretty and romantic in feel. Excellent, with original tags condition, with one small area of missing rhinestones at the back as photoed.

Fully lined through the bodice in a peach silk and interlined through the skirt with a linen look mix fabric in pale pink. The sleeves are left unlined, It closes at the back with a painted metal zipper and each cuff has hidden snaps to close. A small area of missing rhinestones at the back and it is priced accordingly. The color is a little more peach pink then photoed.

Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2574

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 cut of this dress is wonderful. For me it really has that Italian, easy, sexy feel and though it is not your typical Pucci I love it. It is cut loose and easy with a tie neck that you can wrap and cross like I have shown or wear more open and loose so the neck has a wider feel to it.  The sleeves are wonderful and very full, ballooning out above the cuff. The silk jersey drapes fantastically and the black base has a beautiful turquoise sea green print with pops of pinks that is just delicious. The waist is defined by piping but cut to be very loose and easy and the skirt is also cut loose and easy. This would look amazing with the gladiator sandals of the season. I love the neckline especially - it is cut wide so you get a glimpse of collar bone and a tie at the front. Very chic but very sexy at the same time. A personal favorite! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes at the back with a hidden set painted metal zipper. The ties at the neck are long enough to tie as I have shown it just above the keyhole. Each cuff closes with hidden set fabric covered snaps. Tagged a vintage Pucci 12 but please check measurements listed as it runs smaller then a modern 12. The loose and easy cut will allow it to fit a variety of sizes

Sleeves: 28" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 11.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 27" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2189

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 needlework done on this caftan is fantastic - the deep ruby mixed with bits of blue, yellow and green absolutely pops off of the black background and there is an incredible amount of work on it. The caftan is cut long and lean and has a medium weight to it -  light enough so it does not feel bulky but with enough weight to hold the shape. This is partly due to the base fabric which feels like a mix of cotton, linen and perhaps a touch of a synthetic. I love the dramatic panels of hand done needlepoint embroidery work that run extensively down each side  and around the lower hem. More embroidery work runs down each wide sleeve and across the entire front panel in huge breastplate design. The sleeves are fantastic with a wide cut that really shows off the panels of design trailing down each and circling the cuff. It is cut with a classic caftan feel - a simple column that widens out as it nears the hem and slits on either side for comfort when you move and walk in it. It has a great exotic feeling and really makes a dramatic statement. Excellent condition and appears unworn

Unlined and slips over the head to wear. A hook & eye sits at the top of the neck so you can wear it closed so it forms a keyhole or open. The caftan cut allows it to fit a larger range of sizing.

Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# E600

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 wonderful and chic numbered suit would be considered demi-couture, specifically ordered by a client based on the collection designed at the time for Dior London and not purchased straight off the rack. The client would have been measured and perhaps chose the specific fabric and or cut that she wished but not gone the through the haute couture experience of having the design fitted from muslin at the Paris atelier. Numbered pieces of this type were often one of a kind and much of them done by hand. This suit is lovely - a boucle wool has a sting stripe and nubby detailing through the fabric. The stripe of the fabric has been used to define and highlight the boxed cut. The jacket is straight cut and closes down the front with large dramatic buttons. I love the wide edging that runs down the front and around the collar. The skirt is a simple pencil with a slight A-line as it nears the hem. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lines in a silky black satin finish fabric. The skirt has a hidden set zipper with hook & eye and a snap at the waist to close. The jacket buttons to close. The tag is numbered

Jacket
Sleeves: 19"
Shoulders: 18"
Bust: 22" flat across the back from seam to seam
Waist: 21" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: 22" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 16" flat across the back from seam to seam
Hips: 22" flat across the back from seam to seam
Length: 24" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# S565

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 fabulous black full length shift dress with its shiny contrasting black buttons running down the front and big over-sized pockets feels shockingly modern in that minimalist kind of way. This chic dress is designed by none other then the great Norman Norell who was known for his sharp tailored lines and use of the best possible fabrics. This particular dress is the perfect example of both. It is made from a heavy silk fabric that has a good weight to it and feels "high end" when on. The glossy black buttons, his signature, run down the front in a way that is both bold and also gives the dress a surprisingly modern feel. Long sleek sleeves, a back that dips unexpectedly and a bit of fullness to the way the back is cut. I love that the button front allows for a flash of leg. It does have its original belt which allows you to cinch in the waist but it works equally well without it. Its simplicity is part of its appeal. Excellent condition with a condition note below on the belt.

Fully lined in a high grade black silk and close with the front buttons. Proper tailored buttonholes and hand finished beautifully inside. The silk stain belt shows some wear to the edges of the buckle - you could easily have this recovered or just wear another belt (priced accordingly). I feel a skinny belt would also work amazing with this silhouette and perhaps feel more updated.

Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58.5" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2290

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 Dior set perfectly symbolizes the lady who wore Dior but also wanted to feel glamorous and chic. The fabric is absolutely stunning and seems to glow from within. It is a woven gold thread, silk lame brocade with a raised design that gives it a remarkable texture. Depending on how the light hits it different aspects of the pattern come to play. It is just incredible. It actually has a 'metal' feel to it which tells us that it is made of real metallic thread. The set is made up of of three separate pieces. The very inner layer is a skirt that has an attached, lining weight, sleeveless top to it. This allows the skirt to fall perfectly into place. A sleeveless shell top goes over this and when worn together the two give it the appearance of a wearing a proper dress. Over both these goes a fuller box cut jacket with glove length sleeves and a simple collarless cut. This boxed full shape is so representative of this time and when done by the hands of a genius like Dior, feels timeless and fresh even now. Exceptional garment. Excellent overall condition with a few small items to note below.

The skirt and shell are lined in a silk organza and the jacket's lining is a silk crepe. The inner dress closes with a back painted metal zipper. The shell closes with a back painted metal zipper that allows the back to fully open. The jacket has no closures. The jacket and shell both have weighted hems, ribbon edged finishes and hand finishes. The inner dress's has been let out and you can see the stitch lines where this was done down the side and along the darts. You can of course not see this when it is worn. The silk lining in the shell is beginning to shatter - I have left it as is and it is wearable as it is now. The edges of the collar and hem show signs of slight fraying - this is due to the metallic thread of the fabric and is inevitable. Priced accordingly and these are all very minor in person and do not detract. Note the approx modern size given is based on the inner dress - the jacket is meant to be worn over size.

Inner Dress
Bust: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 19" from waist to hem

Shell
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 19"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 25" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD1696

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 magical coat and very unique. It is made from a beautiful royal blue velvet that has an extraordinary amount of embroidered applique work scattered over its surface and defining the edges and cuffs. These are bright and colorful and edged in gold giving it a regal feel. The cut is equally as wonderful and I love the volume and drama it has. The upper body and shoulders are cut rounded and loose, with the the torso and skirt of the coat having a lot of volume. The fabric choice holds this shape when on and the drama of the piece cannot be understated Absolutely wonderful. Truly a one of a kind, wonderful piece that is very ornate and well made. When I posted the video included here on my Instagram in a little preview of the piece the day I found it, a follower told me that it was called a Joma and is worn for weddings during the ceremony and dance in Israel. I have dated in as the 1960s based on the fabrics and stitching but it could be earlier. Excellent condition

Fully lined in blue with no front closures. The generous and loose size will work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 18.5"
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 52" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C436

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Jean patou pieces are not a label you see often and I love when I do find them. The house had some pretty big names pass through after Mr Patou's death in 1936 including Karl Lagerfeld  (which I believe this is) and Christian Lacroix. This beautifully draped dress has a real goddess feel to it and stunning lines. The silk jersey fabric is so easy and instantly drapes perfectly on the body. The skirt flares out from the banded and angled waist with a surprising amount of fabric used to construct it so that you get lots of movement. It is supermodel length long and flows to the floor in a cascade of jersey. The waist nips in for a little definition with that gorgeous banding. The front is gathered in all along the upper edge of the waist band and the entire bodice isl draped with sleeves that cut from the waist. Those sleeves are fantastic wide and completely dramatic! A nice V neckline gives the dress the perfect balance. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on the wear with an partial inner waist stay and has a side handset, painted metal zipper.

Sleeves: 25" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: open
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-XL

Item# DD2293

Reference Photo: Worn by Cherie, Founder of Shrimpton Couture, on her Instagram. (Photo by Erin Leydon)  Click here to go to Instagram >

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 exceptionally beautiful, draped, heavy silk Jean Patou dress that is an absolutely masterpiece and an important representation of the house of Patou and the level of haute couture they were producing at this time. Jean Patou once said "the modern woman leads an active life, and the creator must therefore dress her accordingly, in the most simple way, whilst maintaining her charm and femininity." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement. As time passes this piece will only increase in value and is truly a collectible, if not museum worthy piece. Beyond its distinguished provenance it is one of the most beautiful dresses that I have had come through my hands and the fit once on a real body is divine. The dress is numbered and is true haute couture piece that has been made entirely by hand and represents countless hours of dedicated hand work within the atelier. A heavy rich, deep raspberry pink silk is bias cut and has been hand draped and gathered in towards the waist so that the entire dress seems so either meet or begin at that point depending on your perspective. The neck plunges (a hook allows you to control whether that is a low plunge or a to-the-waist-plunge) and the front curves up in a high slit that follows that beautiful draping. It completely opens so has the added versatility in that you can use it as a layering piece as well. The final effect has the feel of a Grecian goddess and the color is perfect on most skin tones. Really an extraordinary piece that will be the star of your wardrobe. Excellent condition.

Fully hand set lining in a matching custom dyed silk. Finished to Haute Couture standards and entirely done by hand. Closes with a series of hook & eye and snaps at the front. Inner waist stay. Numbered label 10.950. Note that the waist measurement is that of the inner waist stay - I believe you could potentially adjust this and the corresponding snaps and hooks up or down 1/2" without effecting the drape. I see a slight spot on the back just under the waist and two tiny areas just above. This is listed in clean, odor free, as found condition and these most likely will come out with specialty cleaning but I don't like cleaning haute couture unless it is absolutely necessary. I attempted to photo it (see the photos) but you can see it doesn't really even register on camera. It is negligible and does not affect the value as priced or its ability to be worn. I feel a smaller frame could wear this well and it would just drape with a looser fit. The color is even more beautiful and rich in person.

Sleeves: 16.5" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: open with no true side seams
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18" from neck to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to longest point of back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2517

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, for her weekly style column on our blog Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

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 truly stunning skirt from the legendary Emilio Pucci that instantly makes you think of far off tropical luxury, combined with lazy days spent by the ocean, with umbrella topped drinks in hand. It is superbly simple in cut, allowing the beauty of that custom screened cotton to shine. The colors are pure happy ocean blues - a mix of turquoise highlighted with pops of color, all edged in fine black and signed throughout with that famous Pucci signature. This is one of his signature cuts with a longer pointed front and back. It is made of a thicker twill weight cotton which allows it to hold its spectacular shape when on. And the larger size is a bonus as its very hard to find Pucci in this size. Presents as excellent condition but please read notes below

Unlined and closes with side zipper and hidden hook & eye on the waistband. There are some light discolorations and spots scattered over the skirt (please supersize the photo to see). It is still completely wearable as is because of the heavy pattern you really only see them when it is off the body and lying flat. It has been priced substantially lower so is a real bargain!

Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 32" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# S697

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 absolutely gorgeous Malcolm Starr dress & jacket that has been made out of a wonderful metallic fabric with hues of gold and copper swirling over a navy base. The dress has a very simple and easy to wear cut that is classic Malcolm Starr in feel. The bodice is kept very simple with no sleeves and a cut that skims over the bust. This tops an well cut A-line cut skirt done that is trimmed with a blue silk satin border. The same border is used on all the edges of both the dress and jacket and acts as a pretty finishing touch. The matching jacket is well cut with long sleeves and a box cut that ends exactly at the waist. It has a double row if buttons down the front in blue and a jaunty little collar. Together the lines are lovely and the set is well made with pretty details. Of course that wonderful fabric is really the star of the show and gives the entire set a bit of glitz and glam. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are fully lined in a deep blue silky rayon. The dress closes with a back painted metal zipper and the jacket buttons to close as shown. Hidden pockets along the front seams of the dress

Dress
Bust: 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from neck to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 17" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2582

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 the second time I have had this dress and I love it just as much the second time around. It is a beautiful full length dress by Oscar De La Renta in his classic hostess gown silhouette. It is  constructed from a beautiful silk brocade whose color is a deep raspberry pink that has a purple undertone to it. The base fabric has a simple matte finish that then has a metallic thread in the same color woven through it to create the designs on the dress that you see. The metallic thread catches the light beautifully and the dots and curved peaks that run over the dress from top to bottom add a stunning visual interest. The sleeves are slightly full and caught up in a defined cuff in at each wrist. A simple scooped collar tops the simple bodice. From there the waist nips in and you can add more shape with the brilliant green metallic fabric belt whose fabric has been done on the opposite way of the dress - the base is metallic and the dots are matte. Below the waist the skirt billows out and flows to the ground in a beautiful cascade of fabric. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a purple silk and closes at the back with a hand set, painted zipper. Each sleeve closes with two hidden, fabric covered snaps. The belt is in excellent condition. Note that though the waist and bust are fuller it is cut smaller through the shoulder.

Shoulders: 14.5"
Sleeves: 23"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 39" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2519

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

Supermodel length, spectacular light nylon jersey print dress or cover up is a knock out of a dress that you will want to grab time after time. This is so well made and feels so easy to wear and yet at the same time has a touch of high glamor. The skirt falls from the waist in a long, dramatic swoop that gets wider as it nears the floor. It skims over the hips and then there are just yards and yards of that beautifully printed fabric by the time you reach the hem. The bodice is just as spectacular  - the top extends into a very long tie that is attached around and then you can wrap these as you wish to create a more halter feel or create a sexy strapless option. The fabric is very light in weight and has just a touch of transparency to it. It will easily go poolside to market to evening and travels very well as the fabric does not easily wrinkle. It is fabulous! Excellent condition

Unlined and the skirt closes with a painted metal zipper at the back. The top wraps and ties and you can tie it a couple of different ways. Tagged a S but it is very generous on the cut so will fit a wide range of sizes

Bust: open - will accommodate a wide variety pf sizes - it can go up to approx 23" across but just drapes on a smaller bust
Elastic waist: 11-15+" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD2212

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This fabulous little Emilio Pucci dress is particularly wonderful with its pretty pink floral print and extremely wearable vintage sizing. It is constructed from one of his signature silk jerseys with a bright floral pattern in a mix of pinks and corals that just pop off the black backdrop. The bodice skims over the bust to the dropped seam of the waist and the waist and this then tops a sleek and simple skirt. As with all his best pieces the use of a contrasting border only adds to the deigns and this one is no exception. The scooped neckline, cuffs and hem are all accented by a contrasting border and a bold band of that same print also runs down the back top of the dress. The sleeves are left simple and slim cut with a slight bit of volume over each cuff. This is a classic Pucci silhouette that is instantly recognizable and very sexy despite it not being super form fitting. I love all the contrasting print panels that give the cut visual definition and the colors all pop against each other beautifully. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear with a handset fine metal zipper at the back. Extensive hand work on the interior. The fabric has stretch if you need it. Tagged a vintage Pucci 14 but these run small compared to modern sizing so please make sure to check the measurements below

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 19-21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Dropped waist: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20-23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 18.5" from neck to dropped waist
Skirt: 24.5" from dropped waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2448

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It is always wonderful to have a true piece of Haute Couture and this Chanel suit is to absolutely beautiful. You can never go wrong with having a classic Chanel suit in your wardrobe and to have a Haute Couture version is that much more special. The current cost of a Chanel Haute couture suit is in the tens of thousands of dollars so the investment in a vintage version is not only smart but a prudent use of your dollars. 

This suit dates to the late 1950s, early 1960s and although unlabeled, it has all of the hallmarks of the Chanel suit - the chain at the inner hem, the vertically stitched inner quilt effect used during this time period and the fine, inner workmanship all done by hand. It is constructed from a classic Chanel boucle that upon close inspection is actually a mix of a pink and coral wool woven and thatched through a black and ivory base. The proprietary boucle Chanel uses gives the fabric structure and stability one way and a slight bias cut effect the other. This also is what creates the perfect fit that Chanel suits have. The fabric has the movement to really sculpt to the wearer and yet retains its shape at the same time. It is masterfully cut and constructed with all the work done by hand. The skirt is just below the knee with a slight flared cut and two inverted pleats. The jacket is classic Chanel with the signature four flap pocket front, each highlight with a domed, gold filigree metal button. The jacket has no closures and a stitched down, secured collar. The packets and cuffs have a contrasting black silk detailing. The inner top quilted paneling of the lining is so well done you could almost flip the entire suit inside out and wear it that way.  Everything about it is special to the last detail. Excellent condition.

Both pieces are lined in a black silk that is stitched in long vertical panels in the jacket. The lining is entirely set and finished by hand. The skirt closes with a hand set painted metal zipper and a flat hook and eye at the waist. It has an additional interlining of black silk organza. The jacket has no closures and the pockets and cuffs are decorated with with domed brass filigree buttons. The signature gold chain runs along the inner edge of the lining.

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 22" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 25.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD2654

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When I saw this I instantly recognized it as I have had a similar version in the shop before but in a more lavender color then the pink of this one. This one is also slightly larger then the last and is cut to have even more volume, which I personally love even more. The photos do not even begin to convey the amount of fabric in the skirt and the sheer opulence of this piece. The fabric is a highly polished cotton or cotton mix and has a screened design that covers it and is a literal explosion of flowers that covers the skirt from top to bottom. The background is a beautiful romantic feeling, pale soft pink and the skirt cascades out from the waist in a series of tiny gathers. This gives the skirt its tremendous volume and there are yards of fabric used in its construction. But at the same time it does not feel overwhelming or have that "cupcake" shape that can make you feel larger then you are. It has a good weight to it when you first pick it up but feels surprisingly light and balanced once on. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes at the waist with a nylon and metal zipper and a flat hook & eye at the waist.

Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# S743

Reference Photos: Cherie for her style column on our blog, Curated. (Photos by Erin Leydon) Click here to see the full column >

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.