This jumpsuit is from the Yves Saint Laurent variation line which was an experimental lower priced lined that last for a short time period during the 80s. Most of the pieces you see from it are not what I look for from his work on a day to day basis but this jumpsuit had such great lines I could not resist picking it up. There was just something so young and fresh about this jumpsuit that I decided to make an exception. It is an inky black and its lines make you think that it borrows from the 'flight suit' in feel. The fabric is just heavy enough to hold the shape and I love the slide buckle belt that allows you to really cinch in the waist. The sleeves each snap to close and you can push them up like I have or roll them for a jauntier look. The bodice also snaps to close down the front and it is cut to be fuller. The pants below start out fuller around the hips and then narrow done as they reach the ankle. You could roll these too to get a totally different feel. Pockets on each hip and rounded padding in the shoulders for the perch finishes. It is a super fun piece and looks like it was never worn or worn very little. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closed with snaps up the front with a zipper under the waist at the front. Slide buckle belt. Snaps on each cuff and each shoulder has padding. Tagged a size 40. Meant to be fuller on. 

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58.5" from neck to hem
Inseam: 29.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3577

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

Gina Fratini created some of the most sought after evening wear in the 1970s and into the 80s. Elizabeth Taylor chose to wear one of her dresses for her second marriage to Richard Burton in 1975 and Princess Diana made several appearances wearing her work. Fratini was a British fashion and costume designer whose label existed from 1964 into the eighties. She was also known for dressing Princess Anne, who wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday portrait. She did freelance work for Normal Norell and designed the Ossie Clark lingerie line. She won the Dress of the Year award in 1974. She as known for her use of natural fabrics and her dresses were complicated affairs that were not easy to reproduce, which gave her designs an edge in exclusivity. 

The dress is made of a light cotton voile with that is covered in a beautiful floral print. The print is done in a soft wash of colours and covers the entire dress. The upper bodice is phenomenal. The front is gathered in a elastic smocking that runs from the high collar and then angles down to the waist. At the back this same smocking detail repeats itself. Each sleeve is cut to be full and ends in more of the gathered elastic detailing. Running along the sides of the gathers on the bodice is a wide ruffle that begins on the waist of either side and curves up and over the shoulder to run down to meet the waist at the back. The waist is defined by long attached ties that I have tied at the back but you could also wrap around and tie them at the front. Another ruffled panel of fabric sits under the waist seam at the front to give it a bit  of a peplum feel. The skirt falls to the floor from there and widens out gently as it nears the hem. It is finished with a wide ruffle hem that perfectly ties all the elements of the dress together. It is gorgeous and a statement piece that is even better in person. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition

Closes with a back painted metal zipper and is lined with a nude silky rayon though the skirt and bodice. The sleeves are unlined. The elastic through the bodice gives it some stretch

Shoulders: 14.5"
Sleeves: 22.5"
Bust: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from neck to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3574

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 Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this one from one of the very earliest collection for this line. His boutique label was the first secondary ready-to-wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer.

I have had the twin of this one in the shop before and it is a piece that I was happy to find again. It is from earlier in his career and I love the statement making combination of that classic 1960s orange and yellow color palette with the starkness of the black. The top part of the jumpsuit is cut to skim over the body and waist and has a large pointed, notched collar and short sleeves wide sleeves. The collar and shoulders and sides are all a solid black fabric that has a ribbed chevron texture. The pattern runs down the front and then squares off at an angle to then wrap around the waist. A row of black, decorative buttons runs down the front and I love how the pattern is used to create the illusion of 'cuffs' on each sleeve. The cuffs also line up perfectly with the patterned fabric at the waist. The bottom part of the jumpsuit are extra wide pant legs that have a very unusual construction. Each is made from panels of fabric that wrap over themselves so that depending on how you stand or sit it opens up a high slit that is cut up to past the knee for a flash of skin. Each of the pant legs is a full 54" around at their bottom hem. It is amazing and an instantly recognizable piece of Oscar's work. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.  Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a black silky cotton mix and closes with a hand set, back painted zipper. The buttons at the front are decorative.

Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15.5" from neck to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem
Inseam: 30"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2822

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 have had this same dress in the shop in a few various versions of this one. This classic black version is a great basic that you will reach for over and over. Halston is one of those rare labels that the more time that goes by it actually feels more relevant. It is easy to think of this piece as both a treasured collectible and a closet staple - knowing that every time you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. It has his signature simplicity and masterful draping along with a touch of Studio 54 sexiness thrown in. The dress is made from a light wool jersey that has an ultra soft finish. It has no fabric tags but almost feel like it has a touch of cashmere worked into it. The dress simply slips on and you hook it into place at the waist. The front crosses over itself with a low plunge. The placement of the fabric and the interior hooks hold it in place so that you feel safe wearing it. It is cut with the absolute minimal seaming and on the on the bias. Once on it wraps and drapes to follow your every curve. The skirt crosses over and is cut so the hem follows a soft curve as it comes around the back and then up on both sides to meet the waist. The wrapped styling allows the entire front to look like you could step out of the dress at any moment. It would be easy to adjust the waist up or down a bit by moving the hooks and you could really cinch it and change the look and feel of it by adding a belt. This is signature Halston in a dress that can go from day or night. Excellent condition with a small note below.

Unlined and wraps to close with flat hooks at the waist to hold it in place. The waist could be adjusted approx 1" up or down by moving the hooks. The wool jersey is a very comfortable and light weight. I see a few scattered pinhole repairs that are well done and evident from the back of the fabric

Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 20" flat across but has no true side seams
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 45" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3571

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 Suzy Perette dress is heaven. In person the color is so much better then how it photoed. It's truer and brighter and more vibrant. Finding pieces like this from this era that are this beautiful is becoming harder and harder so I am always happy to have an amazing piece come into the shop.

The dress is made of brilliant emerald silk that is cut to perfection and has a heavy detailing of 3 dimensional flowers and vines trailing across the bodice and skirt. The bodice is strapless with a wide band that folds down around the edge of the bodice all the way around. It is cut to fit over the bust and than nips in at the waist. Below that the skirt opens out into a very full shape. I used no extra crinolines under it for the photos. The volume you see is achieved through the cut and the wrapping of the skirt. Inside there is a silk organza lining that has tulle placed on it at the hips to help with the shape. That clever underpinning is what holds the shape and creates that curved line that you see. The fabric drapes and curves over the hips and then the flowers and vines that are set on top of the skirt to follow the created draping. The applique work on the dress is extensive and very well done. At the waist there are two large hand made rosettes nestled in at the side. Running down and over the skirt is a trail of leaves, flowers and vines. They follow the draping of the skirt and are quite lovely to see. Each is hand made from the same fabric as the dress and placed by hand to perfectly follow the natural folds. It is just amazing. Excellent condition with a minor note below

The skirt is interlined in a green silk organza and then there is an inner lining made of the same fabric as the exterior with attached tulle on each hip. The bodice is lined in the same exterior fabric and is lightly boned. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Hand finished and beautifully constructed. The color is a truer, purer emerald green and even better in person. There are the faintest smudges on the top part of the bodice but they are very minor and the camera could not capture them 

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 11" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2594

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 just had the twin one this on the shop and was pleased to find another one so soon. The laced safari tunic from the 1968 collection remains as one of the holy grail pieces in the vintage world. It was re-issued in several forms during Yves' span as head of his atelier and when Tom Ford took over YSL in 1999, he too did versions of the look in homage to Yves. Countless celebrities have been spotted wearing some version of that first famous tunic over the years, and it is one of the most identifiable of Yves' pieces out there.

This one is very easy to wear as it gives you complete control over how much skin you decide to show behind the lace up front. The front laces all the way down the front and on this version there is a modesty panel that you can fold over and into place to cover the bareness behind the laces. For the majority of photos here that panel is folded back so that you can see that it can also be worn to show skin between the two front edges but I also shot a closer photo with the panel in place so you can see the difference. If you decide to wear it without the modesty panel, the open gap left between the two sides is scandalously sexy. Especially since it runs the full length of the top. The top is made from a soft white cotton mix that has stretch to it. It is very light weight and the stretch in the fabric makes it insanely easy and comfortable to wear. It has many of the same hallmarks of the original tunic made famous when it was photoed on supermodel, Veruschka. It's fabulous. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on to wear. Two top set flap pockets. Each cuff buttons to close. The modesty panel is attached along one side and folds over into place. Tagged a FR YSL 42. The fabric has some stretch

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# S925

Reference photo: (1) Veruschka wearing YSL by Franco Rubartelli for Vogue, 1968

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 exact dress was worn by Adria Arjona to the Instyle party for the Golden Globes 2018 weekend of parties. Adria looked amazing in it and it gives you a great idea of how wonderful the dress is once on. We are also happy to have been able to add this event to the provenance of this gorgeous dress. Vicky Tiel was backed by Elizabeth Taylor as a young designer after working on the costume for 'Whats New Pussycat'. After a stint with a partner she launched her self named label in Paris in 1970. She as one of the very early boutique owner/designers that offered a ready-to-wear option in Paris. That said her clothes often walk a fine line between ready-to-wear and couture in terms of their construction and techniques used. By the mid to late seventies her style had developed into the ultra sexy and feminine clothing that she is now known for. By the eighties and into the nineties, she had a cult celebrity following. She was known for her body hugging, sexy, fitted designs and her elaborate gathering of fabrics on her dresses.

The dress is gorgeous and it is cut to highlight all of your curves. I love that under the label is a second label that has the hand written name of the dress 'Kaimak'. It is very well made. The dress is the perfect example of her signature cut, done to be as fitted as possible. Another of her signatures was a dress that is strapless and you could easily tuck the tiny straps on on this one so you can wear it either way. In 1985 People Magazine declared her to be 'the Queen of the strapless dress' and these tight, ruched dresses were a favourite on the red carpet. The body of the dress is made of an extensively draped black netting that has been entirely hand set into place to create the ruching that you see. These are hand set into place from the top of the bodice to the hem. The draping covers the entire dress, back and front, top to bottom. It is cut to be very fitted and meant to hug your every curve while the seaming and interior support shape and mold the body. The bodice has interior boning to help to create this shape and to push the breasts up. Across the upper front there is a panel of extensive bead work that is set on a backdrop of black lace. This peeks out from the silk netting as if it was a separate undergarment that has been exposed. This peek-a-boo effect adds to the sensuality of the dress. A high slit up the back allows you to walk because it is cut to be so fitted you probably would not be able to otherwise. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Boned through the interior bodice. Tagged a 40 with handwritten tag. Hand finishes throughout and very well made

Bust: to 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from top of bodice to hem
Back slit: 20" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1384

Reference Photos: Adria Arjona at the Instyle Golden Globes Party 2018. Styled by Jamie Schneider Mizrahi.

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

John Anthony opened his label in 1971 and during the 1970s he became known for making pieces that were sleek & sexy but still felt sophisticated. His business was all done on a made to order basis. That means the majority of pieces you will find are a one-off, or if there are similar pieces, very few of each piece exist. This personal attention to each dress is clearly seen in the workmanship of his pieces. His work is a personal favourite of mine and this dress is extraordinary.

This dress is exceptional and a wonderful example of his work during this time period. It is made from a black silk jersey that allows it to drape beautifully on the body. The dress is cut to drapes and skim over the body and it does show every curve but without it being tight and fitted. Once on, this gives it a certain sexiness despite the fact that the dress completely covers you. The sleeves are long and widen out as the near the cuffs to create a poufed effect over each buttoned cuff. The dress skims over the body and fall to the floor in a beautiful drape of inky black silk jersey. A hand beaded silver bird seems to have been captured in mid-flight as it swoops around the scooped neck. A second bird arches down the hip and appears to hold in its beak the gathered panel of fabric that is set on that one hip. This panel give the dress a bit of a forties feel that I love. It also hides a high cut slit that reveals almost your entire your leg when you walk or sit. It is incredible and made to demi-couture standards. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back, hand set zipper. Each cuff buttons to close. The birds are hand beaded onto the dress. There is one tiny repair on the back otherwise appears to have been worn very little if at all. Hand finished. The fabric does have stretch so it should fit a range of sizes. The measurements below give you the comfortable range the fabric has when lying flat.

Sleeves: 26"
Slightly inset shoulders: 13"
Bust: 15-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58.5" from neck to hem
Slit: 32" from hem to top of slit

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD2973

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 finding Donald Brooks pieces, especially his main line label that he launched in 1964. He only designed for a very short time, closing his business in 1973. He had a secondary, boutique line that he started in 1971 that also closed in 1973. This dress is from his mainline and was most likely made during that 1971-1973 time frame. I did find a reference photo of the dress but it was dated as being 1978 which is not possible so we have the photo but not the exact date. 

Brooks pieces have a certain ease about them. This is partly due to his fabric choices and also in part because of his cutting and draping techniques. This dress is made from an easy to wear black jersey that has been finished with a scattering of rhinestones across its surface. I love this combination of the glittering crystals with the ease and simplicity of the fabric. The faceted glass crystals are hand placed on prong settings across the entire surface of the dress. It's an ingenious way to make for a very glamorous dress without taking away from the simplicity of the jersey. The stones are spaced out over the entire surface so that they catch the light from every angle. The dress is cut to skim over the bust, nip in with a seam at the waist and then the sleeves are left long and are cut to be full above the cuffs. A matching tie belt can be used to cinch the waist in for more shape. The neckline is cut wide for a touch of collar bone to show and both the back and front are scooped. The skirt falls to the floor and there are yards of fabric used in it so it has great movement once it is on. It is a striking dress and looks to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a metal and nylon zipper at the back. A hidden set hook & eye at each cuff. Matching fabric tie at the waist. The fabric has some stretch overall but the waist measurement is fixed with the seam.

Sleeves: 25" approx.
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: 17-18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from natural neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2926

Reference Photo: Donald Brooks Dress, date 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.

My client had this dress made for her by Oscar in the early 1990s. It is absolutely divine even if it is no longer 100% perfect. It is made from a deep teal blue green silk chiffon and in person is a touch deeper in tone and even richer in feel. The dress has a decidedly Grecian goddess feel to it. The silk is a very fine, scarf weight silk that is very difficult to work with especially given the elaborate draping that has been done on this dress. It would have taken many hours  and a high degree of technical skill to drape that silk so perfectly into place. The dress is cut to flow beautifully around the body. The bodice is fitted with an elaborately draped and gathered front. The silk wraps around the waist and then angles up over each breast. A long panel of silk is attached so that it drapes dramatically over one shoulder and the cascades down towards the floor in an almost train like fashion. The skirt is made up of layers of silk that wrap and curve over each other. These layers are all cut on the bias so the dress really has the most spectacular movement when you move. It is simple and classic but has a high impact feel at the same time. Presents as excellent condition but does have some small flaws to note below

The bodice is lined in silk and three full layers of silk chiffon were used in the construction of the skirt. It closes with a back set zipper. Has a inner lightly boned silk bodice ad inner waist stay that hooks to close. Hand finishes. The dress has some flaws. There is a tiny nick on the back of the skirt, and minor fraying/thinning along and near the zipper. A couple of areas where the fabric has thinned or caught at some point on the shoulder panel and scuffing and the same thinning in a couple tiny spots near the hem. The zipper may have been moved at some point and there is minor shattering around the top edge near the arms. Each side of the bodice was taken in at some point. Please see the photo including the label and onward for all these points. It is perfectly sound otherwise

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice edge to waist
Skirt: 46" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3547

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

Robert David Morton was a very hands on designer who did almost every step of the process himself including developing many of the fabrics and patterns he used in his work. He sold to higher end shops but also did custom work for clients. his work is of very good quality.

The dress is made of a lightweight metallic gold lame fabric that makes a strong statement and gives it an extra shot of glamour. The fabric is quite light in weight so despite the elaborate construction of the dress is not heavy to wear. It is just heavy enough to hold the intended shape fabulously. The bodice is cut in a strapless, rounded sweetheart finish that is very flattering. It is elaborately gathered and fitted around the bust with hand placed and gathered folds. Inside there is internal structure and light boning so that is stays perfectly in place when it is on. Under that the skirt is set into the bust to follow the angled line at the front. It is set with soft gathers all around, giving the illusion that it is wrapped around you. The front overlaps and this allows a bit of leg to show when you walk. It is wonderful and is even better once it is on an actual body. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a painted metal and nylon zipper at the back. Light boning at each side of the bodice. Some light fading to the interior lining

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 7.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 41" from waist to longest point of the hem at the back. The front curves up slightly

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3410

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 Halston IV caftan is a made from a red lurex lame. The simple, classic design makes it is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. I have had a gold one of these in the shop just recently and Rachel Zoe wears her gold one often and she just recently posted herself wearing hers again on her Instagram account. This is an incredible and glamorous staple piece that you can wear again and again.

I hunt for both the solid colored jerseys of these and the lame ones and think the metallic ones are just that little bit extra special. I have had both gold and copper versions of this caftan in the shop and was very pleased to find a red one for those who love that extra pop of color. It is a dress that is so easy to wear. It can go from the beach, to entertaining at home with flats, to full on evening glamour. The caftan is cut deceptively simple with a slit front neck and a second slit that goes up the center seam at the front from the hem. The cut is loose and meant to skim over the body. The sleeves come out directly from the body of the caftan and then narrow down towards the wrist. The skirt flows to the floor and widens out as it reaches the hem. The waist is open and easy. If you wanted more definition you could easily add a belt to add shape. This is a wonderful piece with all the minimalist lines that we all love about Halston. Excellent overall condition with a note below

Unlined and slips on to wear. The fabric has a slight transparency to it. The loose and easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. There is a tiny repair at the back of the caftan near the bottom hem and am small bare area near the side seam. Please see the two photos after the label shot.

Sleeves: approx. 21"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam and it widens to approx 26" flat across around the hips
Length: 58" from shoulder to hem
Slit: 23" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3537

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this one from one of the very earliest collection for this line. His boutique label was the first secondary ready-to-wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer. The print on this dress is the same used in several variations from the 1971 Spring collection.

The dress is so fresh and romantic in feel. The fabric feels like a cotton mix and this gives the red is a soft feel. It is printed with tiny geometric symbols and these are done in a combination of yellow, white and black. I love how the print is placed over the dress to highlight the various components and the cut of the design. This takes extra fabric and a lot of pre-planning to do and shows you the commitment to quality during this time period even for the boutique line. The neck and back are sopped and cut wide almost to each shoulder. A row of tightly spaced buttons and loops run down the front as decoration. The waist nips in and it has its original belt in a matching pattern that pace at the front with a thick cotton cording. The skirt falls to the ground from there and has some fullness to it. It gently widens out as it nears the hem. The sleeves are spectacular. Each is cut so that the lower half of the sleeve poufs out dramatically over the cuffs. I have pushed them up a bit as they are meant to be worn like that to full show off and exaggerate their volume. test tetsts sttstsExcellent condition.

Lined through the bodice with a cotton muslin and the skirt is unlined. It closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. Each cuff snaps to close with hidden set, fabric covered snaps. The belt closes by lacing the cotton cord that you see through the grommets at each end of the belt. 

Sleeves: 24.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" 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 top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 39.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3538

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 bohemian feeling print of this dress. That, combined with the beautifully printed silk make for a stunning piece. It is constructed from a beautiful, light weight silk that has just enough structure to hold the shape that you see but still allow it to feel almost weightless once on. The bodice is cut to skim over the bust and the neckline is finished with an elastic so that you can wear it wide and off the shoulder as I have shown here. The versatility of the elastic will also let you wear the sleeves higher up on the shoulders. The sleeves are unlined so that they are very light. They are cut to be full and wide so that they billow out to just past the elbow. The skirt flows to the floor and gently widens out as it nears the hem. Set just under the waist seam is a series of elaborate pleats that gradually open to add volume to the skirt. I love the mix of colors used on the dress. That bright pop of green at the hem is fantastic and I love how it is picked up again with the sash that cinches in the waist. The dress has a fantastic romantic, pretty and light feel and the bareness of the shoulders gives it a bit of a sexy touch. Excellent condition.

The bodice and skirt are fully lined in a nude silky rayon and the sleeves are unlined. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Elastic runs through the neckline that gives is a slight give. Each cuff has elastic and and the opening are set to be wide and full. Original matching sash belt. Hand finishes throughout.

Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: no defined seam, the neckline is open to approx 17" across
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips at inner lining: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15-16" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 46" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2912

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 dress is one of the prettiest Oscar de la Renta pieces I have had in the shop. It is a bit unusual in that it is made from a light cotton fabric instead of one of his usual silks or heavier fabrics. The fabric choice gives it a light and easy feel and adds to the sweetness that the dress has. There are yards and yards of a the cotton used to make up all the tiers and ruffles. The bodice is cut into a V at the front and this same V is done at the back as well. A ruffled panel sits on each shoulder to softly fall and flutter over the very top of the arm. It then follows the edge of the neck line at the back and the front. The waist is cinched in and the original matching fabric sash that comes with the dress can be wrapped and tied around it to add more definition. The skirt fall to the floor from under there and it is amazing. It is made with four full tiers of fabric that are attached to the inner skirt. Each tier gets fuller as they near the hem. When you move it has beautiful movement with you. The fabric itself is the perfect finishing detail. It is a soft red with a tiny white and green floral print scattered over the entire surface. I love it. Excellent condition.

The dress is lined in the same fabric through the bodice. The base skirt acts as the lining under the tiers. It closes with a side painted nylon and metal zipper. Original fabric sash belt. The zipper can stick a tiny bit at the waist

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 11" from shoulder to top of band at waist and the band is 4" wide
Skirt: 44" from bottom of band at waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3534

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

Treacy Lowe pieces are always a favorite to find. Kathy Lowe Howden launched the label in partnership with her husband in 1971 and quickly became known for her maxi dresses and prints. She did the most amazing caftans and dresses that really reflect the time period. She was a designer that designed her around the fabric she chose and many were custom done just for her. The vast majority of her fabrics were made to her specification in India. So when you find one of her pieces they are not just special because they are vintage, but also because of the small runs of fabric that she used. Just seeing and feeling these hand made fabric from this time period is a special treat.

This caftan dress is gorgeous. The cut is loose and easy and it is incredibly easy to wear. It is made out of a soft cotton that has was made and printed in India. The design is beautiful. Little rows of flowers run vertically down the fabric. The print combines two widths, a thinner one that is white based and a second wider one that has a soft blue base. If you look carefully at the photos you will see that for the bodice the the thinner strips have been carefully pieced together and then they are set so that the open out into the wide blue strips. This opening up of the fabric is what give the skirt its fullness. It has a low notched neckline that has a sweet little tie about half way up. Running across the top of each shoulder is a row of hand made tassels that pull from the colors in the print. Each tassel is suspended from the shoulder and finished with a matching colored bead. The sleeves are full and wide. It is meant to be worn without a belt but you could easily cinch in the waist with a modern belt if you wanted to add more shape. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slip on to wear. 100% cotton. The easy, loose cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. Pockets along each hip

Sleeves: 14"
Shoulders: slightly dropped and 16"
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 60" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# SS3533

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 dress dates to the early 1980s during the last few years of when Halston was still in control of his brand. At this point in the Halston history, anyone who was anybody was wearing the Halston label.

The dress is made from a black bias cut jersey that once on, molds to the body with an almost spiral dress feel. Inset into the jersey are semi-transparent panels made out of a black netting. These are finished with rows of glossy black tube and seed beads. They are set to curve down and around the body to emphasize the natural curves that you have. One sleeve is made out of the netting and this extends over the shoulder and over one side of the bodice at the front. At the back it dips down to follow along one side of the very low V that is there, and then extends over the lower part of the back to wrap around the opposite hip and curve down the full length of the skirt. The see through quality of the netting make it feel very scandalous. Even with nude undergarments it would definitely warrant an extra look once it is on the body. It is killer on and I have recently seen one of these priced considerably higher then what I have it priced at. Great overall condition with a note below

Unlined and slips on to wear. There are some small areas of beads missing along the netting. I have photoed them and there may be the very occasional single bead here and there. Please review the photos after the shot of the label. The fabric has some stretch

Sleeves: approx 26"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 16-19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-21" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam
Length: 59.5" from top of bodice to hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3530

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

Holly Harp opened a shop LA in the late 1960s and created custom clothing under the Holly's Harp label. She tended to create her clothing out of a hodge-podge of new and old materials. In the beginning she favored things like feathers and fringe but her aesthetic became more 'grown up' and glamorous as her career progressed and she started to ficus more on jerseys and draping. She was an avid thrifter and you can often see the influence of earlier decades in her work.

This is an amazing set that is made from a silk jersey in a rich jewel toned deep wine burgundy. It is two pieces. A pair of loose and easy pants and an over dress that you just slip on over your head to wear. The pants are have a partially elastic waist and then are loose and generously cut through the hips. From there they taper down to the ankles. They are cut so that you can wear them loose and long, or pull them up around the calves and create a poufed harem pant feel. By changing the way you wear the pants you get a whole different feel of the outfit. The dress that goes over these has a loose and easy cut that has an almost cape like feel to it. It is cut angled up higher at each side and then ends in a point at the side. The edges are all finished with a gold piping that pops off the burgundy. The neckline is finished with a twisted piping of the same jersey that is the wrapped and secured with the same gold. This subtle pop of gold is wonderful. It is meant to be loose and easy but you could also add a long tie belt in gold for some shape and it would look incredible. If you are brave you could probably wear the top dress on its own. This is a set that really transforms on an actual body and is even better when on am moving. Being two pieces means you will be able to endlessly mix and match it with other pieces too. It present as excellent condition but has a couple of minor things noted below

Both pieces are unlined. The pants slip on with elastic at the back and the top slips over the head and ties at the back of the neck. You could wear the V part and tie at the front as well. Tagged a medium but the pant waist is cut generously. There are a series of tiny repairs to the top on the back longer side. You don't see these once on at all because of the drape. The waist band is very wide. There is elastic at the back only and it looks like the inner band was repaired at come point. If would be easy to bring the waist measurement in if needed. The loose and easy cut should work on a range of sizes

Top
Bust-hips: open
Length: 50" from top of shoulder to longest point, 26" to shortest

Pants
Waist: 15-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 42" from top of bodice to waist
Inseam: 29"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3529

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

There is nothing like a vintage Pucci and his cotton pieces that were meant for the beach and resort wear are among my absolute favorites. This fabulous little dress instantly makes you think of far off tropical luxury, with lazy days spent near the ocean. It is superbly simple in cut, allowing the beauty of his signature print to take center stage. The colors effortlessly mixes bright pastels that are highlighted with the pops of off-white from the base fabric. The large curved design is edged in a fine black line and the fabric is signed throughout with that famous Emilio Pucci signature. It is made of a thicker twill weight cotton and zips down the front with the buttons hidden under that front border. You can easily wear it on its own as a mini dress, or even layered over other pieces as more of a tunic. This dress has been worn and loved. Great overall condition with a couple of very minor notes below

Unlined and closes at the front with a painted metal zipper. There is a touch of softness the color overall and there are some areas where the off-white has yellowed slightly at the upper back, near one side, and there is a mark at the front near the bottom. The seam below the zipper has been opened at some pint and I have left it as is. It looks great as is or could be closed again easily. Please review the photos after the label shot. These are all minor, they just give the dress a sense of overall patina.

Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3526

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 Givenchy label did a series of chic separates around this time period and they are amazing when worn together or you could mix and match the pieces with your existing wardrobe. They were what the cool girls wore during the day and were fast and easy dressing. This look is very much back in Vogue and I spotted some very similar cut sets done by Gucci this past year. You can easily imagine Audrey Hepburn wearing this look.

This original vintage version is made from a medium, fine wool knit jersey. The pants are are cut with a flat, zippered front and the pants are ling and lean and have a fabulous flare out at the bottom. Their jersey knit fabric makes them a great year round pant. The sleeveless tunic top buttons down the front to just past the waist with big flat deep blue buttons. It is cut to skim over the body and ends just past the hip. I love the big top set pockets with the same button detailing that sit at the front. The stripes are a mix of a red and a deep navy and they pop against the taupe base. It is very chic and kind of cool. I love it. Excellent condition.

The pants are unlined and close with a front metal zipper. The top is lined in a taupe silk, slips on and buttons down the front. Each pocket is functional. Proper buttonholes and finished by hand. There are minor pinholes on the lining. Please see the photo after the label shot.

Top
Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Pant
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from waist to hem with 1.5" turned under the hem
Inseam: 33"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3523

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 set is not 100% perfect but it is radical in design and a very rare example of the work of Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin. This is really a collectors piece even though it is wearable. The designing duo were two young women determined to launch a label without having to have a male name on the masthead. The were known for their tailoring, lean cuts and outerwear. In 1962 Vogue featured one of their pieces and they audience expanded outside of London. Their work was featured regularly in the 'Young Ideas' section in British Vogue. The label shuttered in 1972 and pieces from the label are a very rare find.

This was a key label from the British Fashion movement and this is a rare example of their work from right before they stopped producing this label. I have included a photo of this same outfit from a British Vogue editorial on their work from the September 1971 issue. In that issue these sets were described as 'Pajama' sets meant to be worn outdoors. The first thing that strikes you about this is the feeling that it was made by hand. You can imagine the young pair of designers making this themselves in their studio. The pants have a flat front and zipper and are cut straight and wide all the way down to the hem. The top slips over the head. It is cut straight down through the body and the sleeves are the same. A large front pocket sits across the entire front and each side is notched. There is a small slit opening at the neck and it is set offside. The fabric is a padded red and off-white check that is top stitched into big quilted diamonds. The fabric gives it a certain structure so that it sits on the body in a very straight and angular way yet the fabric itself is still soft and pliable. Presents as great condition but please review the notes below.

Both pieces are unlined. The top slips on the wear and the pants have a front zipper. The fabric has a slight feeling of grubbiness overall and some of the quilting top-stitching has come off here and there. There is a discoloration at the seat of the pants. A tiny bit near the arms. A small notch of the fabric is missing near the waist band. Please see the photos after the label shot.

Top
Sleeves: 22"
Shoulders: "
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 26.5" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from waist to hem
Inseam: 30"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3524

Reference Photos: British Vogue, Sept 15 1971

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 wrap dresses and jumpsuits by Diane Von Furstenberg have become an iconic staple and this is one of the originals. Diane moved to New York with her husband, Prince Eduard Egon Von Furstenberg in 1969. She had design aspirations and in 1970 showed her first collection. It was in 1972 that she first debuted her now-iconic 'wrap dress' for the working woman, revolutionizing American women's apparel. By 1976, she had sold 5 million wrap dresses, landed covers of Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal and was a regular within the pages of Vogue. By then she had added the jumpsuit to her line up and they were a huge success.

Girls bought these jumpsuits in droves and wore them to travel, dance in, and pretty much everything else. You do see Diane's dress versions of these pieces from this time period pop up more often then the jumpsuits do, but I am always on the lookout for these as well. They are harder to find but worth the hunt. This one with its gorgeous floral print in soft pastels is wonderful. The print is screened onto a soft stretch jersey and the design covers the jumpsuit from head to toe. Parts of it almost feel painted on as there is a slight bit of texture to the print. It has long, lean lines and makes you look and feel supermodel tall in it. The top is cut in a halter style and it curves up and around the neck. This leaves the back completely open and bare. It has its original matching tie belt that you can tie around the waist to cinch it in more if you wish. The legs are cut extra wide straight and long so that when you stand still it feels like you are wearing a dress. It is only when you move or sit that you realize that it is legs. The hem of each leg is a full 50" around. The final result is one long, lean, supermodel silhouette. It appears to have never been worn. Excellent condition.

The jumpsuit is unlined, and buttons to close behind the neck and has a low set zip at the back. The fabric is a soft jersey that has an almost heavy T-shirt feeling finish to it. The fabric does have some stretch. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Bust:the open back means there are no true side seams
Waist: 13-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to approx 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 15.5" from top of shoulder to waist
Pant length: 41.5" from waist to hem with 2" turned under the hem
Inseam: 31.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3525

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 Halston IV caftan is a made from a gold lurex lame. The simple, classic design makes it is an easy way to be instantly dressed up and still entirely comfortable. I have seen Rachel Zoe wear the twin of this one around LA and she just recently posted herself wearing hers again on her Instagram account. This is an incredible and glamorous staple piece that you can wear again and again.

I have had these in the shop in several solid colored jerseys in the past, but the lame ones are just that little bit extra special. They seem to have been made in two colors, a more true gold and a deep copper version like the last one I had in. This one is the more the true gold version. It is a dress that is so easy to wear. It can go from the beach, to entertaining at home with flats, to full on evening glamour. The caftan is cut deceptively simple with a slit front neck and a second slit that goes up the center seam at the front from the hem. The cut is loose and meant to skim over the body. The sleeves come out directly from the body of the caftan and then narrow down towards the wrist. The skirt flows to the floor and widens out as it reaches the hem. The waist is open and easy. If you wanted more definition you could easily add a belt to add shape. This is a wonderful piece with all the minimalist lines that we all love about Halston. Excellent condition with one small note below

Unlined and slips on to wear. The fabric has a slight transparency to it. The loose and easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes. There is a tiny repair at the front of the caftan under the neckline. Please see the photo after the label shot. The color is a touch brighter gold in person then how it photoed

Sleeves: approx. 21"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam and it widens to approx 25.5" flat across around the hips
Length: 60" from shoulder to hem
Slit: 24" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3521

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture wearing a similar caftan

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 have had the peach version of this one shoulder dress by Bill Tice in the shop just recently and was super happy to find a black and gold one so soon. Versions of Tice's one shoulder pieces sit in the closet of countless celebrities like Rachel Zoe  & Nicole Richie (and my own!). This is one of those dresses that you know is going to work every time you put it on. Whenever I get my hands on these they fly out the door. It is insanely sexy with an easy to wear caftan feel that is suspended from one single shoulder. It is made of a liquid jersey that feels amazing on and has the added bonus of traveling very well. It is the kind of piece you can throw into your suit case and slip on with either flats or heels when you reach some far off destination and be perfectly ready to go. The inner dress is long and slim and this is topped by a wrapped looser overlay that is cut on a curving angle. The inner dress is seamed to just about the hip and then it is open from under there, with coverage provided by the wrapped overlay. This allows a bit of leg to show when you walk or sit. The single shoulder has a large knotted flower detail and both the flower and the neckline edging are accented by ribbons of gold lame. This one still has its original hang tag and was never worn. Excellent condition.

Unlined and slips on to wear. The easy fit should allows it to work on a variety of sizes. Has its original Marshal Fields hang tag and has never been worn. The fabric has a bit of stretch. The easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes.

Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 58.5" from shoulder to hem and you can adjust at the shoulder

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3522

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture on the peach version

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 opened launched his couture salon in Paris in 1954. His pieces were made to order from sketches and he had the capacity to produce only 50 original pieces a month at most. In 1958 he opened a custom, made-to-order salon in New York allowing clients to buy the Paris designs without having to travel overseas. During the summer of 1960, Bugnand was recognized with membership in the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and opened his salon at 372 rue St. Honore in Paris. From 1962 - 1965, he collaborated with Sam Friedlander to launch a ready to wear line that stayed true to his couture roots and used high end finishes, giving us the exact window to date this within.

Both pieces of this pant set are made from a brightly printed floral patterned silk that has a solid blue silk trim at the hems and cuffs for contrast. The printed part of the design is completely covered in clear sequins that are hand set to lie flat and side by side across the surface of the fabric. These catch the light with every movement and really gives the design an extra dimension. The top has a simple cut to it and is shaped to follow the lines of the torso. It flares out from the waist to skim over the hips. That same flared shape also finishes the sleeves and the legs of the pants to give the entire set a beautiful balance and a slightly mod feel. The pants are cut with a flat front and sleek lines until they flare out at the hem. I love that you can wear it together as a set, or break the pieces up and pair them individually with other modern pieces from your wardrobe. Excellent condition

Both pieces are fully lined in white silk. The pants close with a side painted metal zipper and the top has a painted metal zipper that runs down the back. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.

Top
Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 27.5" from neck to hem

Pants
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41.5" from waist to hem
Inseam: 29.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD2208

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

John Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1959 and it became known for the futuristic designs that Bates created. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floaty, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period and his caftans and caftan dresses are particularly lovely.

This is one of those caftan dresses that he did so very well. This one is made from two layers of a beautifully printed chiffon. The print is a leaf and flower design that is set on a deep blue background. Layered onto that are a green and a taupe that make up the pretty design that you see. Everything about this piece feels pretty and romantic. The under dress is a long sheath that gradually widens as it reaches the hem. The printed chiffon on this layer flows over a solid lining to give it a touch of structure. Over that inner layer is a second panel of fabric that is set to flow down from the shoulders and floats over the interior dress. It ends in a point and falls cape-like over the arms. The neckline is rounded and under the top chiffon layer the inner dress is sleeveless. I love how you get this sense of depth from the pattern on each layer floating over each other. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a blue silky rayon and closes with a back metal and nylon zipper. The top layer ties at the back of the neck.

Inner bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3513

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 dress is wonderful and shows the range of what Hanae Mori was capable of. The dress is simple and beautiful but still striking. It dates to the late 1970s, early 1980s and it is an absolute work of art. Hanae was the first woman of Japanese descent to have presented on the Paris and New York Runways and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official Haute Couture house to La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Her work is exceptional and plays a strong part of my own personal archives.

This Hanae Mori dress effortlessly combines her love of fabric and print. It is full length, easy to wear and  constructed from two layers of silk twill topped by a feather light silk chiffon. The base is a deep blue and then the print itself is made up of several shades of blue to highlight the design even more. The inner silk twill layer is lined in a blue silk and then topped by the silk chiffon layer that floats over that. Both layers are printed and there is a depth created by the effect of the two patterns layered over each other that is fantastic. The print depicts a pond scene with swirling waters, reeds and tiny flowers. The sleeves are long and left unlined with slits running up the inner seams that add to the airy and light feel they have. The nod to a caftan in the cut make it easy to wear and flattering to a variety of figures. Hanae's sense of color and line are impeccable and you can see that in this wonderful example of her work. I love the ankle length cut of the dress - it is the perfect length to allow a pretty shoe to peek forward. Excellent condition.

The dress is  made of two layers, the printed top silk chiffon layer, and a second silk twill layer that is lined in a deep blue silk lining. The sleeves are left unlined. It closes with a painted metal and nylon zipper on the inner dress. The outer layer of silk closes with a row of her signature tiny, silk covered snaps. The neckline is finished with a padded piping that extends and ties at the back. There is one tiny faint spot near the neckline. Hand finished.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 19" 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: 54" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3515

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 have held this in my archives for several years now and I think that it is a stunning example of the fur pieces being produced at this point in Dior's history. I am no expert on furs but believe this it is mink. The color is a pale ivory with touches of a natural tint to it that is stunning in person. The fur is supple and soft and in very good condition. It is applied through the body of the coat in series of horizontal rows that become a design feature in themselves. In between the rows are bands of snake skin that contrast against the fur. The sleeves are a solid pelt with a large wide cuff defined with another snake inset above it. Each sleeve is cut straight and full and the collar is a classic notched wide collar. It is cut in an easy style that gradually widens out to a bit of a flared bottom. Pockets are hidden along the top of one of the snake insets on each hip. It has been properly stored and cared for and appears to have been worn very little if at all. There is one small issue to review below but is otherwise in excellent condition.

Fully lined in an ivory silky satin with velvet detailing on the inner front edges and has an attached tie inside. It has fur hooks at the front but I think they have been replaced at some point as the don't close 100%. If you wear your coats fully closed you will need to take this onto account. You could easily just wear this with a belt and wrap it. Slip pockets on each hip and one hidden along the inside edge at the front. I see no bald spots or shedding, the pelts are supple, soft and shiny. There is a break that goes right through the pelt of the of the fur under one of the snake insets at the back. It is fairly small and could be repaired from the back. Please see the photo after the label shot. Perhaps the faintest storage odor. For a vintage fur from such an important designer, I still rate this as near excellent. The fur is still supple and is stable with no signs of excessive shedding that would indicate that it is breaking down. 

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 41" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C555

Reference Photo: 1969-72 House of Dior Coat from The Met Online Collection.

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 have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

This was obtained from a client who was a long term client of Norell and though it has lost its label it is a Norell. Of course provenance is everything so it is priced far lower then it would be with its label so its a steal.

The dress is chic and sophisticated. I think every collector of vintage cannot go long in collecting before a Norman Norell lands in thier closet. His dresses are cut with a master's hand and every line and seam is deliberately placed exactly where it should be. This particular dress is a classic silhouette and can be worn on its own or with something layered under it or over it. I know it is not as flashy as some pieces are in vintage, but it is beautifully made and the type of dress that is a solid basic for any closet. It is a sleeveless wool crepe shift dress in a deep chocolate. Don't be fooled by it's simplicity - it is seamed and constructed to couture levels and the finishes within it are superb. The front is suspended buy little straps and then it is cut in a chic sheath. At the back, it dips into a soft curve to leave an expanse of skin showing. This is a classic dress that will last you a lifetime and never go out of style. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a matching brown silk that is entirely hand set. It closes with a hand set side metal zipper. At some point the hem was let down and the edge is finished with the ribbon he used on his inner seams. The inside lining is cut and not attached/finished around the inner edges. It could be worn as is or shortened to your desired length.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3512

Reference Photo: Vogue, March 1968.

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 Muir is renowned for her wonderfully cut clothing and her clothes often played on the cuts and styles of the 1940s. When researching her work I found a photo from 1972 that ran in British Vogue of a similar dress in leather. This one was not made to with a belt but you could easily add a belt to get that look. It is a stunning dress and the reference photo gives you a better idea of how great this is on the body. Each of her dresses were made one at a time and by one single person start to finish. This singular attention shows in the high quality of her garments.

This is a stunning example of Jean Muir's work in prints. She definitely tended towards solid colored jerseys so whenever I find one of her prints it's especially thrilling. It is so chic in person. Her dresses really do best with an actual body under them to fully show off the cut and drape. This dress is made from a silk with a satin finish. Onto the silk is screened that wonderful abstract print in a black, rust, yellow and white. The fabric choice allows it to have a beautiful drape and movement. It is  pin tucked on either side of the buttons on the bodice for a pretty detailing. More pin tucking sits at the top of each shoulder. The buttons are covered in the same fabric and these run to the waist. The dress opens fully to the hem and is closed with a series of snaps and hooks hidden down the front of the skirt. The skirt flares out wonderfully and is set into the easy cut waist in a series of soft pleats. Each sleeve is cut very full and wide. A wide ribbon finish circles each sleeve and around the bottom hem.  It presents as excellent condition but does have some minor flaws to review below.

Fully lined in a white silk through the upper bodice and the sleeves and skirt are unlined. It closes with buttons down the front and hook and eye and snaps below the waist. One missing buttons and there are some very faint marks on the fabric near that missing button. The inner lining shows some discoloration and tearing. Please see the photos after the label shot. The outer fabric is strong and wearable.

Sleeves: 23" approx.
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 42" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3512

Reference Photo: Model wearing Jean Muir, UK Vogue, 1972.

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 instantly recognizable as being by Bonnie Cashin and a version of it is actually held in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts collection. I also found a ad for the coat that ran in both the New Yorker and Vogue for the September issue. Cashin launched her label in 1952 after a successful career in costume design. She was a highly influential innovator who created loose-fitting sportswear and light, layered clothing. In 1972 she was inducted into the Coty American Fashion Critics Hall of Fame and her work continues to be regarded as an important part of fashion history

This is a rare opportunity to own one of her iconic pieces. The coat is a combination of a natural colored suede and a fox. The suede is used for the rounded shoulders and upper bodice all the way around to the back and the wide cut sleeves. It is cut to be more fitted around the shoulders and then flares out to have a ton of volume through the body and to the hem. The fur is used as a neat round collar to frame the neck and then covers the lower portion of the coat. The inside is lined a matching colored jersey which in itself is a very unusual fabric choice. I love that there are hidden pockets along the inset front seams. It closes with simple suede ties at the neck and where the fur starts under the suede part. Excellent condition with a small note below.

Fully lined in jersey and loosely closes with the ties at the front. The coat is in as found condition and does have a slight vintage odor. The pelts are still supple and glossy. There is a bit of grubbiness to the suede here and there and some natural patina from normal wear. There are some small pinholes scattered here and there on the lining. The open cut should allow it to fit a variety of sizes

Sleeves: 21.5"
Shoulders: no true seams
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 33" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# C553

Reference Photos: (1) 1960s Bonnie Cashin Coat at The MET Online Collection.  /  (2) 1968 Bonnie Cashin Ad, New Yorker and Vogue.  /  (3) Vogue, September 1968

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 have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

I just sold the twin of this a couple weeks ago and buy some strange twist another came in that is slightly longer then the other one was. The dress is a wonderful and easy to wear caftan dress by the Young Innocents by Arpeja label. Arpeja was based out of California. They had several lines that were very on trend and targeted towards a more youthful audience. The Young Innocents label launched in 1964 and lasted into the early 1970s. They were an early proponent of sourcing fabric that were from organically grown sources.

This caftan dress is bright and colorful and so very pretty with its mix of a true bright blue and a soft apple red. It has an almost smock feel to its construction The sleeves are exceptionally wide and the effect once on a real person is wonderful. The neckline is cut into a V at the front and trimmed with a wide border of the red floral fabric. This same red is used for the attached ties that you can use to cinch it in at the waist. Under that the skirt falls to the floor, gently widening as it nears the hem. More red edges each wide sleeve and then is used in a wide band around the hem. It is a made out of cotton so it is very easy to care for. I love the combination of the red and blue and the big floral print that covers both colors. The fabric also has an unusual 'puffed' ribbon effect running through it that adds an extra layer of texture. The dress is magical. Excellent condition

Closes with a back zipper and the attached ties will allow you to cinch in the waist as much as you wish. Easy to care for and can be machine or hand washed. The loose and easy cut should work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: approx 19"
Shoulders: no true shoulder seam
Bust: open with no true side seams through the bust area
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# D624

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 have held this in my archives for several years now and I think that it is a stunning example of the fur pieces being produced at this point in Gucci's history. It is made out of a sheepskin that has been brushed out so that is is soft and fluffy. The color is a combination of creamy ivory mixed with a pale taupe that has an almost pink cast to it in some areas. It is a little bit paler in real life then how it photoed and even better. The fur is very soft and very fluffy. The pelts are laid out vertically with bands of suede between them that run down the inside of each sleeve and through the body of the coat. It is cut in a classic swing style with a flared bottom. Big brass and leather buckles run down the front and pockets sit along the horizontal row on each hip. The sleeves are cut straight and full and the collar is also big and full. It is a stunning choice for the girl who believes that vintage fur is a sustainable choice. Excellent condition with one small note to review below

Fully lined in a taupe silk that is embroidered with the Gucci logo throughout. It closes with the buckles down the front. Pockets on each hip. I see no bald spots or shedding, the pelts are supple and soft. There is slight wear at some of the common points - edges of the sleeves. the inner edges pf the collar and hem, but it is very minor. Very light marks on the interior lining. Please see the final photo after the label shot

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: no defined seam
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 33" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# C550

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 have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

This is a very pretty little dress from a little label called Mannequin. The sleeves and skirt are made from a pale gold chiffon organza that has little dots woven through it in a gold lurex thread that has been applied to the organza in a series of circles that cover the fabric in long rows. This is mixed with a fine light weight gold lurex knit that has been used for the front and back of the bodice. The gold catches the light beautifully and really adds detailing to the piece. The cut is simple but dramatic and fully covers the body. The neck is high and the sleeves are long and cut with a pouf balloon sleeve finish above the cuffed wrists. The skirt is quite full and it flows to the floor in a lovely cascade of fabric. This sits over an inner skirt which gives the pattern on the skirt a touch of depth. The hem of the skirt is finished with a wide banding of gold patterning and this same denser application of the gold thread is used on each cuff as well. This is the more glamorous version of the hostess dress and very chic. Excellent condition.

The skirt is fully lined in a pony nude silky rayon and the bodice is interlined with a fine netting. The sleeves are left unlined. It closes with a back, painted metal zipper. Each sleeve has hidden set, fabric covered snaps to close. The gold is much better in person. The camera added shadows to the photos. 

Sleeves: 25"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 17-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips at inner lining: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E682

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 striking little dress that is made from a combination of a heavy red silk and an inky black velvet. It is done to give the illusion that the red silk has been wrapped around the inner strapless black dress. To give more depth to that illusion a large swatch of the silk is gathered and wrapped over the bodice and then rises above one shoulder in the most dramatic way. This appears to anchor the fabric that wraps around the bodice to the back - enveloping the wearer like a beautiful package. With the way that it points and the fact that the silk is that deep red, it gives it a flame like feel. It is like wearing a piece of art and at the same time it acts as a clever way to make the wearer appear even taller and leaner then she is. The other shoulder is left completely bare for the perfect balance. I love how the black velvet is set in on sharp angular lines to contrast that more fluid feel of the red. This inner construction is lightly boned and shaped so that the dress falls straight down from the bust. It nips in at the waist and there is a black silk satin bow that wraps and hooks into place around you. It is wonderful. Excellent condition with two minor notes to review below

Fully lined in a black silk through the bodice and has a built in inner red silk skirt. It closes with a zipper that follows the angle of the seam at the back. Lightly boned through the inner bodice. The belt is partially attached and hooks into place to close. The point that is extended out has a flat wire inside that is not super stiff. Hence the way it drops in the photos. If you wanted it to be very high and extended it would be easy to open a seam and add more wire. There is a very faint spot on the front skirt that you only see in certain lights its so faint and the pile under one arm has flattened just a tiny touch. Please see the last two photos after the label shot

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of black bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem with 2" turned under the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD3500

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 fabulous set from the Missoni label. It is so hard to come across the really great vintage Missoni pieces anymore. Collectors hoard them like the  treasures that they are. This has everything you want in a Missoni set. It is young feeling, fresh, it speaks of the times it was made in and yet it is still classic and timeless. The midi length skirt with its fitted hips and swingy skirt under that works perfectly with the matching tunic top. Both pieces are done in a beautiful and classic mix of the Missoni chevron and stripes. The skirt is cut to be more fitted around the hip for a slim line that the tunic can then skim over and then the skirt flares out more under that. The lower portion of the skirt is set in at the seam with a series of small, soft pleats that help give it the extra bit of volume that you see. The top is a simple cut tunic style with a scooped neck and simple straight cut through the body and the sleeves. The back has a lower scoop for a bot of skin to show. You could easily add a belt to add more shape if you wished. The knit is a nice weight and a mix of cotton and linen - it's not heavy - you could easily wear this on a cooler summer evening and then again in the fall with boots. Excellent condition

Both pieces are unlined and slip on top wear. The tunic has no size tag and the skirt is tagged a 46. The waist on the skirt has elastic and it does not seem stretched out but it does not come in a lot either.

Tunic
Sleeves: 25"
Shoulder: 16" flat across form seam to seam
Bust: 20-22" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20-22" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 29" from shoulder to hem

Skirt
Waist: will stretch 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam with give
Length: 37" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3494

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 such a huge Hanae Mori fan and this particular dress is a really great one. It really feels of this season and still so fresh and modern that it is easy to imagine slipping it on and going out the same day it arrives at your door. It is made of two layers of silk. The inner layer is an opaque red silk twill and then over that sits an outer feather light silk chiffon layer that floats over the interior. The exterior layer has been custom screened with a gorgeous abstract print and the effect of the printed layered over the solid colored inner layer is quite beautiful and adds an unexpected depth to the print. Once the dress is slipped on, it feels like it weighs next to nothing and simply floats around you. The print is a beautifully simple, yet striking because of the vibrant color combination that she has used. It mixes a cherry red with a purple that changes in hue from an almost pale blue to a deep true purple. The design is east to wear. It slips on and crosses over slightly at the front and hook and snaps into place The leaves a deep V cut neckline at the front. The sleeves are cut to pouf out to be very full and voluminous just above their cuffs and they have been left unlined so have an airy feminine feel to them. There is also a hidden long vertical slit on each one that is somewhat hidden by a slight overlap but as you move you get a glimpse of your skin showing through. The skirt flows to the floor from the loose and easy cut waist in a perfect soft flowing column of silk with the two layers gives it a pretty floating feel. You can easily add a belt to add more shape and cinch it in if you wish. Excellent condition with a note to review below.

The bodice and interior of the skirt is lined with a red silk. The sleeves are left unlined. It closes at the waist with a series of hooks and snaps. Each cuff has silk covered buttons and loops. There are 3 buttons missing on one cuff and I have priced it anticipating being able to take it to a tailor or seamstress and have them make replacement buttons.

Sleeves: 28"
Shoulders: 16.5"
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 18.5" from natural neck to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG-XL

Item# DD3493

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 wonderful and easy to wear caftan dress by the Young Innocents by Arpeja label. Arpeja was based out of California. They had several lines that were very on trend and targeted towards a more youthful audience. The Young Innocents label launched in 1964 and lasted into the early 1970s. They were an early proponent of sourcing fabric that were from organically grown sources.

This caftan dress is bright and colorful and so very pretty with its mix of a true bright blue and a soft apple red. It has an almost smock feel to its construction The sleeves are exceptionally wide and the effect once on a real person is wonderful. The neckline is cut into a V at the front and trimmed with a wide border of the red floral fabric. This same red is used for the attached ties that you can use to cinch it in at the waist. Under that the skirt falls to the floor, gently widening as it nears the hem. More red edges each wide sleeve and then is used in a wide band around the hem. It is a made out of cotton so it is very easy to care for. I love the combination of the red and blue and the big floral print that covers both colors. The fabric also has an unusual 'puffed' ribbon effect running through it that adds an extra layer of texture. The dress is magical. Excellent condition

Closes with a back zipper and the attached ties will allow you to cinch in the waist as much as you wish. Easy to care for and can be machine or hand washed. The loose and easy cut should work on a variety of sizes.

Sleeves: approx 19"
Shoulders: no true shoulder seam
Bust: open with no true side seams through the bust area
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# D620

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.

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 Varon launched his label in 1960 and by 1965 already one of his dresses won him the ‘Dress of The Year’ title. His work in the  1970s was softer and more romantic in feel but he still used amazing fabrics and did some work in exploring drape and bias cuts.

This dress is made from a beautiful yellow silk feeling synthetic crepe that has a pretty and romantic floral design worked directly into the fabric. The soft pink and greens of the flowers is the perfect contrast tot he pretty and fresh feeling yellow backdrop. The construction of this dress is very interesting. It is all bias cut with a strong nod to 1930s lingerie in how it is cut. It floats over the body with an extremely deep plunge at both the front and back. It is literally cut to the waist seem on both sides. You see the nod to the classic angled seams of the thirties but taken to the high extreme. The sleeves are equally dramatic and each also starts at the waist seam so that a wide dolman feel is created from the waist and shoulder and then they narrow down dramatically at the buttoned cuff. The skirt falls to the floor from the waist seam with another dramatic finish there as well - a sky high slit runs up the center The dress is cut to flow over the body and never feel very tight but still highlights every curve. You could add a wide belt to give even more curves if you wished. It is beautiful. Excellent condition

Unlined with a low set zipper at the back starting at the base of the plunge. The bias and loose cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes and it could easily be altered for the perfect fit on a smaller frame. The waist has no stretch. It is tagged a vintage UK14, US12, FR42. The elastic that runs through the plunge feels like it has loosened ever the years. It should be tightened to work foe the girl that buys it so I have priced it anticipating that you will do this.

Bust: open with no true side seams
Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 16" from top of shoulder to waist
Skirt: 43" with 3" turned up
Slit: 29" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3479

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

In 1941 Normal Norell partnered with Anthony Traina and his work from then until 1958 appears under the Traina-Norell label. That makes this dress a wonderful and early example of his work from this time period. He was a master tailor and he was known for his love of fabrics and in exploring shape and volume. In October of 1953, another version of a dress that uses a very similar fabric in its construction appeared in Harper's Bazaar on Evelyn Tripp.

The dress I have available today feature that same exotic felling metallic detailed silk fabric is the reference photo. The silk on this one however, is dyed to a beautiful deep marigold color that is absolutely spectacular in person. On to this is a fine, real metal thread in a deep burnished gold that is meticulously hand embroidered onto the fabric. You can easily see the hand work on the inner side of the silk. It runs in a wide panel down the front and then little leaf medallions are scattered over the entire dress. The bodice is cut to skim over the body with a notched front neckline that has little ties at the top of the neck. The sleeves are kept simple and capped. The waist is cinched and detailed with a wide banding of the same fabric and really gives you shape. Under that, the skirt is set into the waist in a series of small pleats beginning on either side of the front band of metallic embroidery. This pleating detail gives it the volume that you see. It's a long midi length and depending on how tall you are it should fall to ankle length or just above. It is a stunning dress and meticulously made with all hand finishes inside. This is an important piece of American fashion history. It presents as excellent but does have some minor flaws that are noted below.

Fully lined in an ivory silk through the bodice and the skirt is unlined. Hand finished throughout. Pockets on each hip and it closes with a painted metal side zipper. There is some foxing along each shoulder and on part of the waist and a tiny bit on the hip on one side. I see one pinhole tot he fabric at the hip and there is a tear just above the hem. Slight fraying to the piping/ties around the neckline. All minor. Please review the photos provided after the label shot. In person the color is a slightly deeper yellow.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 12" from neck to top of the waist band, 17" to the bottom
Skirt: 35.5" from bottom of waist banding to hem
Total length: 52.5"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3477

Reference Photo: Evelyn Tripp in Traina Norell, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe for Harper's Bazaar, October 1953.

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