You can't look at this dress and not feel happy just based on the colors alone! It's a wild and happy collision of citrus colors around a wide tangerine silk edging that runs down the front of the dress and around the color. The sleeves are cut out from the waist line and narrow at each cuff. This gives it a loose and easy feel with a caftan like vibe. The waist nips in and it has its original tie belt. Love the striping down each arm! Excellent condition.

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Original silk tie belt. Front silk covered buttons and loops are decorative only

Sleeves: approx 21"
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Bust: open since the sleeves come out from the waist
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 37" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D506

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

Va-voom! This is a dress like no other. It is the perfect 1950s Hollywood starlet gown and made even better since it has been done in a jaw dropping ruby red. The entire dress is cut to follow and fit your every curve - and to create them if they are not already there. It is completely covered in red tube beads and iridescent red sequins. This gives the gown a seemingly inner glow and the fabric almost feels alive once on. I love how they used the density of the bead and sequin work to create a subtle but apparent difference between the bodice and skirt. It is sleeveless and plunges at both the front and back into deep V's. You won't be missed in this beautiful gown. In person the color is a touch deeper and richer. The camera also does not catch how it reflects the light. It's like wearing rubies from head to toe. Magnificent! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a red silky rayon and closes with a painted metal zipper. Hook & eye at the waist and V of the back to help hide the zipper so the line remains unbroken. The slit on the ones side of the hem goes up 14". Hand finished inside

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS- SML

Item# E509

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

Really good fifties and and sixties cocktail dresses seem to be getting harder and harder to find and this one is delicious! Made of a crisp cotton mix, it has a brilliant rose print in a color combination of blood red and black. It has no designer label but it is very well made so I would not have been surprised to find one. The bodice has minimal seaming and perfect, to the elbow, length sleeves. The skirt is really where all the detailing is. The bodice curves down past a nipped in waist to a slight drop skirt. The skirt is caught up under itself and attached to the inner lining so that it creates volume. It was not styled with a crinoline - this is the natural volume created solely through the cut and seaming. A darling flat set bow sits at the waist for the perfect finish. Excellent, appears unworn condition.

Unlined through the bodice. It closes with a back hidden set zipper. The skirt is lined in a black silk and the inner seam where the skirt attaches into the skirt has an inner edge of elastic to further help create the shape.

Sleeves: approx 13"
Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 17" from shoulder to drop waist
Skirt: 18" from dropped waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E508

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

Fabulous little made in Mexico maxi dress done in a pink chiffon with little round medallions of gold metallic thread scattered over it. These appear to have been hand done and I love how they are different sizes. The same gold thread is used around the collar and  down the front panel. It is picked up again in a band that circles the skirt above the hem. I love the fullness of the sleeves and how they are left unlined so you get a sense of the arm underneath. The skirt has that perfect amount of fabric so ti feels airy and light but is not so full that it becomes cumbersome to wear. Easy to style with sandals for day or heel for night. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pink silky rayon and slips on to wear with buttons at the front to the waist. The sleeves are unlined and semi-sheer. Each cuff ends in elastic. Slightly deeper pink that how it photoed - a touch more dusky and not as vivid in person.

Sleeves: 26"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 44" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# D504

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 gown and evening coat set is incredible. Literally like nothing I have ever seen and exquisite in person. The gown is sleeveless with a high neckline and a A-line shape that goes right to the floor. The fabric is a sheer nude silk organza that has a almost animal print feel metallic thread that covers both pieces from head to toe. Both pieces have heavy beading and embellishment. The gown has a huge bib of beads and rhinestones that cover the front to the waist. The arms are ringed in gold braiding. On the hem there is a full 12" of more beads and braiding! The coat has those same heavy bands of applique and bead work on each sleeve and in a wide panel that runs down the front. I love the rounded and padded collar and how the snap is set in at its end so when closes you get a complete circle effect. The layer of organza over the inner silk on both pieces gives it depth and a wonderful sense of dimension. These are heavy pieces when off due to the extensive and high end beading but balance well once on. They are so chic and so rich feeling - you would be hard pressed to find anything like it again! It is also so versatile since you can obviously wear the pieces separately as well! It was undoubtedly a custom piece. Excellent condition with a few tiny things of note.

Both pieces are lined in silk. The dress closes with a ling side zipper and the coat has hidden, fabric covered snaps. There is minor bead loss and some very small tears to the next overlay here and there that the beads are fixed to. Along the very hem of the dress and coat the fabric has split here and there from touching the ground. - I can put a stitch or tow to secure it before shipping. Overall these are minor and you really do not notice a thing since the set present so dramatically

An interesting side note - this was pulled by a major fashion magazine for a shoot with a prominent photographer - I will release that info for the buyer!

Dress
Bust: 16.5-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist:14 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55" from neck to hem

Coat
Sleeves: 20"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS (through the bust - if that fits the rest is more of a SML)

Item# E506

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

For some reason this completely reminds me of the gown that Grace Kelly made famous even though it is a slightly different cut. It seems to be exactly a gown that she would have chosen and has that feel of that old Hollywood glamour to it. Made of a ice blue in a beautiful fine silk satin it is extremely well made and it makes me batty that there is no label in it as it surely is a designer piece as it has all the hallmarks of a high end garment! The straps unbutton on both sides inside the top edge so that it can be worn with the straps or as a strapless gown. The bust is fitted and boned and the waist nips in. It is cut narrow through the skirt so you get a very sexy walk but opens through the bottom hem with a beautiful mermaid shapes skirt so it is not difficult to walk in. On the proper size girl it will fit like a second skin - it is actually a touch loose on my mannequin but I did not want to pin the fabric and potentially mark it. Excellent condition and a true testament to the level of dressmaking during this time period. 

Fully lined in pale blue tissue silk that is entirely hand set. Hand set, painted metal zipper. Hand covered and set boning through the shaped bodice. Straps unbutton so it can be worn strapless. A wide band of horsehair ribbon is set within the hem so it keeps it shape and fullness.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 40" from waist to hem with an additional 2" at the back

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E502

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 chic and simple little dress who's colors blocked graphic feel make it a stand out. The color in person is a slightly deeper rust color and that contrasted with the blue is a fabulous combination. It is made of a jersey so is easy to wear. The neckline is high and highlighted by the blue. That curves down and around the bust to circle the waist. The skirt is set into the waist with soft gathers. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a lingerie weight stretch jersey. It closes with the buttons at the front and with snaps and hook & eye under the waist. It is slightly more of a pumpkin orange then the brighter orange it photoed as. The fabric has some stretch

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 13"
Bust: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 31" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS

Item# D502

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

A romantic and feminine thirties dress is done on a rust colored machine lace that is pieced on the bias so that is skims over the body and moves where it needs to to accommodate and accentuate your curves. The skirt widens as it nears the hem and has a fair amount of fabric to it. Both the front and back dip quite low for a sexiness that is undeniable. You can wear a wisp of a mude silk slip under this and it will appear as if you have nothing on but a layer of lace or be more bold and use color underneath as contrast. Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a small opening at the waist with snaps. The side does not fully open so you have to rememebr that when buying since it has to slip on.

Bust: approx 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# E504

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

Hand pleated ribbon adorns the bodice is swirls on this lovely little black dress. The bodice is cut high and both the front and back are scooped. A curved flat pleated piece of fabric defines the waist and creates shape. The skirt follows the curve fo the hip and there is a lovely panel of fabric that sits over the back zipper and trails to just past the back hem. Its a lovely detail that makes the dress feel more finished and gives it a party feel. Excellent condition

Ribbon finished and unlined through the skirt and lined with silk taffeta through the bodice. Closes with a back metal zipper. The rear swag snaps into place along the back waist.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 10" from top of bodice to seam where ribbons stop
Skirt: 32" from seam where ribbons stop to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# E505

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 exterior  on this showstopper is a black silk chiffon with a "feather" design in fine gold and silver thread. This is contrasted by a shocking pink silk taffeta interior that gives it a crazy pop of color that you get glimpses of with every movement because of the cut of the dress. It is fitted through the body with one shoulder and arm left bare. The other is encased in fabric. A panel drapes over the body and is secured at the shoulder with a panel of fabric draping down the back. The front is cut high and the back low allowing for that aforementioned pink to show! Very chic and different! Excellent condition

Fully lined in pink silk taffeta and closes with a side metal and nylon zipper. The panel of fabric across the front is attached on one side and hooks with three hook & eye on the opposite shoulder. There are some slight water stains to the inside lining but it present perfectly as these do not show when on.

Sleeve: 24"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E501

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 just fabulous! It is very unusual and the cut tot he jacket especially is really amazing. I also love that the jacket is lined in fabric that is a perfect match to the dress! The dress itself is a simple shift. The fabric is a silky rayon and the print is a chocolate on a white backdrop. It skims over the body and there is a small slit on each side. The jacket has that same fabric used inside and it is cut on a square cut across the bust. The buttonholes are finished and the to the elbow sleeves add an infinite styling possibility with colored gloves in my mind! It is very chic and unusual and well made. It presents as excellent but please do read the condition notes in the next paragraph.

The dress is fully lined in a white silky rayon and closes with a back, painted metal zipper, The jacket is lined in a matching fabric to the dress and closes with buttons as shown that are properly finished. The jacket is in excellent condition. The dress present as perfect but if you look very close in certain light there are a couple of small areas where the white has the slightest yellow tinge. I am being pretty picky!

Dress
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 40" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: " from waist to hem

Jacket
Sleeves: 16"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 39" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# D500

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

I love the color combination with the pretty lemon colored lace and net sitting over the inner peach pink layer of fabric. The effect is so pretty and reminds me of what some of the modern day designers have been doing on the runway lately. The lace has a small cording that defines the floral pattern of the design. Worked within those created edges are hand applied clear sequins so the dress has a subtle bit of a glint to it. The cut follows the body and has a bit of a bombshell feel. Both the back and front dip into softened V's. Very pretty and in excellent condition.

The under dress serves as the lining. It closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E500

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

A slubbed silk brocade has a gold thread running through it that highlights the edges of the design. Three shades of yellow ranging from a lemon to a soft pale pastel and a golden hue work prettily against each other. Its cut long and simple in an almost caftan like shape. The sleeves are also ling and simple. The simple cut and gorgeous fabric are then given a pop of glitz with an elaborate keyhole neckline whose edges are outlined in silver braiding and then adorned with pearls, rhinestones and beads. Very chic and very pretty! Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a pale yellow silky rayon. It closes with a back painted metal zipper. Each sleeve has a hidden snap.

Sleeves: 23"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E501

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 beautiful dress is made of a polished cotton that has has extensive bead work applied to highlight the design screened onto the fabric. It is your classic, fitted bombshell dress from this time period and I love how it hugs every curve! The neckline is scooped and the back dips into a low scoop as well. The beads are a combination of seed and tube beads that have been hand applied and are colored and placed to highlight the pattern beneath. Very chic and very pretty! Excellent condition

Fully lined with a white silk through the bodice and a silk organza through the skirt. Closes with a back painted metal zipper. A slit runs up one side.

Bust: to 18 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# E499

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

This is an amazing example of the work and craft that was being out into evening gowns in the early sixties. This gown is a work of art and has the resulting richness and decadence to show for it. A rich, heavy slubbed silk in a rich champagne color has been extensively detailed top to bottom. Each f the designs you see has been hand applied to the gown and donein a way that each seems like an applique with a 3D quality. Worked into the bead design are dense hand applied silver sequins that are done in clusters within the design to give little glints of light. The neckline is high with a slight scoop and the dress skims the body with just a suggestion of a waist. The skirt falls to the floor in a graceful arch of fabric. I love that each sleeve is cut wide to pick up the shape of the skirt. The detailing is done top to bottom and it is a substantial piece that feels good and weighty when in the hand and yet sits comfortably when on. A rare and fabulous piece that would be suitable for the most formal occasions including a wedding! These pieces were custom made during this time period so it is truly a one of a kind gown. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a cream silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Sleeves: 16"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 53" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E498

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 fantastic 1960s jumpsuit in a light pink brocade , upon which gold thread has been worked in so that the entire piece glows when you move. The pattern is fantastic - part of the pink is a deeper tone and slightly puffed to it has a pretty, textured effect. The upper bodice is sleeveless and cut in A V at the front. This V is edged with gold thread braiding over which pearls and beads are placed to give it s a bit of glitz. This continues up and around the neck and also encircles the waist. The bottom is amazing - at first glance it appears to be a full billowing skirt but its really insanely wide cut pants! Excellent condition!

Fully lined in a [ale lavender silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" when measured flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 27" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from the shoulder to top of the waist band
Pant length: 40" from bottom of waist banding to bottom hem
Inseam: (dropped) 24"

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# E495

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 just incredible. Every square inch of it is covered with sequins that are each individually topped with a singe bead at the sequins center. The fabric underneath this layer of sequins and beads is printed with the design that you see and then colors of the sequins fallow that underlying pattern, Because each sequin is topped with a bead the "shine" of the sequins is taken down a notch and it has a more subtle glint and shine then a pieces that would only be sequins would have. I cannot even begin to think of the hours that went into creating this! It is very heavy but not tot he point where it is uncomfortable to wear. Because the weight is so evenly distributed it works well when on. Its cut in a fairly simple, straight sheath so that the cut does not fight with the fabric. Sleeveless, a high straight across neck and a side slit. Excellent condition

Fully lined in blue silk with rayon trim around all the edges. Closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 57" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# E494

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

Fabulous little mod shift dress made out of an unusual fabrication. The fabric is a golden brocade that has pale blue leaves woven through it. Bits of the golden backdrop show through the leaves making for interesting plays on the light as it hits the dress from different angles! The cut through the body is fairly straight with just a hint of an A-line as it nears the hem. The sleeves I love - they each widen as the near the elbow and are quite wide there! Really sweet and cute piece! Excellent condition

Unlined and closes with a back painted metal zipper. Pockets are hidden along the side seams.

Sleeves: 13"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 35" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D499

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 fantastic mod print sixties kimono that you can wrap and wear as a lingerie piece, a maxi dress or as a light evening coat! The colors are those insane 1960s combination of chocolate, orange and purples with pops of yellow and whites. A huge floral pattern is screened from top to bottom and the edges along the front and sleeves are done in a black . The tie is original to the piece and is the same fabric as the body of the kimono! It's brilliant! Excellent, appears unworn condition

Unlined and wraps and ties to close with no true closures.

Dropped shoulders: 22"
Sleeves from dropped shoulder seam: 13"
Bust: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 56" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED-LRG

Item# D498

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

A pretty 1950s day dress in an unusual palette of green, blue and copper. These are set in rows that cover the dress from shoulder to hem and the effect is just lovely! The bodice skims the torso and has lovely little top set pockets! I just love that little detail! The waist nips in and the skirt is slightly full and set into the waist with pretty pleats. You could add a light crinoline for more fullness but we have photoed it without! a great and wearable day piece that is in excellent condition.

Unlined and closes at the front with buttons and has hidden snaps under the waist line. Note that the bottom button was replaced at some point with a button slightly darker then the brown ones above.

Sleeves:16 "
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice:17 " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 24.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# D497

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

Made from an amazing printed silk that is cut on the bias so has a touch of stretch to it, this dress is just wonderful. It appears to have been stored properly for all these years as the color is as crisp and vibrant as the day it was made! The design is just stunning. The base is a deep olive green and then onto this is screened beautiful little teal flowers in a stylized painting type of look. Interspersed with this is little squares of white and a cherry red. The colors that have been used are really beautiful and when combined with that fabric it is a beauty! I love how the skirt has been screened to work with the pleats so when you dance you get an unexpected flash of print! The cut is simple and sweet with a V neck and gathers along each shoulder. The waist is cut loose and easy and the skirt is cut has quite a bit of fabric that opens out from the more fitted hip area. It moves wonderfully! It has a slight nod to the twenties in that its not meant to fit tightly- it just skims the body and drapes. Wonderful condition.

Unlined and closes with a side metal zipper. The tiniest of fading near the seam under the arm but it does nto detract and present perfectly when on.

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice:15 " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 27" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# D495

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 fabric on this dress is a beautiful silk chiffon that has been screened with a blue paisley print and then the entire dress has gold thread woven through it. This gives the dress a beautiful shimmer! The front is cut a touch on the loose side and there is a sexy, but discreet keyhole that sits between the piping that rings the neckline and the waist detailing. The sleeves are slim and have a pleat detail at each zippered wrist! The skirt is fabulously full - literally yards of fabric top the inner silk sheath lining. Very fun and flirty and in excellent condition.

Fully lined in a nude silk crepe and the sleeves are left unlined. Closes with a back painted metal zipper and each cuff has a small painted zipper.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 30" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# E493

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

Very fine, high end silk was used to create this stunning hourglass, bombshell of a dress from the late 1950s. The silk has an exotic sari feel to it. During this time period India was a great fascination as it opened to the Western world and you saw pieces made for he Western market made of these fine and beautiful silks. The blue is a deep sea turquoise and gold floral medallions are woven directly into the fabric. The neckline and hem are bordered in a band of gold in a more dense pattern. I love how it hugs the body and has that side slit. It is beautifully made and very light. Very sexy. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a matching tissue silk. Closes with back painted metal zipper. There is one tiny dark spot on the dress around the knee area but it is very small and does not detract - presents perfectly

Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 41" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# E491

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 would bet that this is an Ungaro but it sadly has not label! Made of a beautiful scarf grade silk chiffon that has been meticulously gathered horizontally until the skirt flows out in a sexy, flirty little skirt. I love the way the halter is formed and crosses at the neck. The upper half of the back is left bare and its a sexy little dress! Excellent, appears never worn condition

Fully lined in a red silk chiffon and closes with a side painted metal zipper. The halter top crosses and hooks at the back

Bust: 17" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" from side seam to side seam
Hips at bottom of gathers: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: approx 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# E488

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

A great hostess robe that could potentially be worn as a light evening coat if you wished! Love the top stitched quilted effect around the neckline and the unusual shape there too. It is cut with a slight empire waist and then bottom skirting is cut on a nice wide A-line. The belt is just spectacular - it's woven metal thread that has rhinestones and beads worked into it - very well made and adds a great bit of bling! The round double row of rhinestones that make the buckle are the perfect finish. Hidden pockets on each side. It's a great piece and in excellent condition with a couple of small things noted below.

Fully lined in a white silky rayon and closes with buttons at the front. Note that one button is missing and two have lost their stones. Priced accordingly

Sleeves: 21"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: LRG

Item#D494

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 first thing that strikes you with this dress is the sound - it actually makes a beautiful tinkling sound as the metal tips of the fringed areas move and hit each other! Its quite pretty and really unusual too! It is made of a very very fine silk jersey. This came out of the same estate that the Tiktiner's came out of and I would suspect that this is also from that label - it is made to the same high quality and the fabric is similar. The bright print is fabulous but of course it is the fringe sleeves with their metal tips that steal the show! The belt has a fringe detail with the same metal tip treatment! Really unique and wonderful! Excellent condition!

The top is unlined and skirt lined in a black rayon. It closes with a back hidden set zipper. The belt presents well but the backing is separating from the front in some spots- it closes with velcro strips.

Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 41" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# D491

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

Fabulous little cotton party dress whose fabric is hand painted with touches of gold! A pretty paisley print has touch of gold that has been hand applied to highlight the design. The bodice is fitted but with minimal seaming. The skirt is fabulously full and the dress sores with its own pink tulle separate crinoline! The is inner crinoline adds shape and is finished along its top with a matching band of fabric! The wide pink attached sash at the waist gives shape and a pretty pop of colors! Excellent condition!

Unlined and closes with a painted metal zipper. Come with a matching crinoline that closes with hook and eye.

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Skirt: 28" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# D489

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

A wonderful 1950s dress with an amazingly full skirt and the most gorgeous checked front pattern! The back is a solid grey but the front has tiny strips of white ribbons sewn onto it in precise little rows. These create a beautiful grid or checked feel! It is made of that wonderful 1950s cotton. The waist nips in, the skirt is as full as full can be and it is sleeveless. The little cut edged early plastic buttons are the cream on this cupcake of a dress! Excellent condiiton

Unlined and closes with the buttons down the front. There is a teeny area of discoloration on the back but it is faint and you would not notice it once on.Styled with a crinoline under it that is not included.

Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 17" from neck to waist
Skirt: 29" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED

Item# D487

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

This fabulous lime hostess dress is just waiting for the perfect party! The construction is quite interesting on this one - that front panel actually opens to a wide pleat at the bottom with the same fabric inset under it. I love that the front panel is set so it goes from neck to floor. The collar and all down the front on both sides have a silver lame backed detail that is then beaded with has prong set rhinestones and faux pearls added for a little extra glitz! I love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and the high collar and front cut make it more so! It feels very Miu Miu esque and the color is divine! Great condition

Fully lined in a lime rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper. There are some faded horizontal storage marks that are on the back side - you can see them faintly on the full back shot if you super size it. Priced very low but infinitely wearable as is!

Shoulders: 15"
Bust: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 55" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML

Item# D388

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

Pink and chocolate printed silk make up this sleek little late forties, early fifties dress. Sequined, hand applied rows that follow the pattern of the floral print cover every inch of the dress. A twisted bit of fabric at the neck gives it a Ceil Chapman-esque feel and the fit is cut to show off every curve! Hand finished and one of the most beautiful designs and prints I have seen. Cut to perfection and impeccably seamed. Excellent condition

Bust: 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice length: 16" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt length: 28" from waist seam to bottom hem

Unlined with a back metal zip. Hand finishes and the sequins are hand applied.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# D19

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

A stunning silky rayon Hawaiian Pake Muu that is in really excellent condition! The colors are superb and still are bright and crisp. The base is an ocean blue and the print features flowers and cranes hand screened onto the fabric. Every edge of the piece that would possibly show when you move has been lined a few inches deep in a bright yellow silk. A frog closure sits at the neck to wear open or closed and it has a side slit for a flash of leg! Big kimono sleeves too! A stunning piece that is a nice bright pop of color. It is everything you want as a collector. Excellent condition.

Shoulders: no defined seams
Bust: 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Sleeves: approx. 13" at shortest length and 23" at longest length
Total length: 51" from shoulder to bottom hem

Closes with a side painted metal zip and neck closes with a frog knot. It is partially lined.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED (6-10)

Item# D200

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 cotton on this dress is that wonderful soft, polished cotton that you only find in upper end vintage pieces it seems. It is screened with a tropical print in lush yellows and oranges. The bust is shaped and it has a built in bra with the old fashioned hook and grommet on an elastic band fastening at the back that sits under the outer bodice. The straps of this gem are ingenious - they are doubled and then stitched to form little loops. This allows you to attach them to the buttons hidden at the back and to wear them a few different ways. You can also tuck them and wear it strapless! I love the gathered bust detail on the bodice and the skirt is a faux wrap. I have styled it with a crinoline underneath so you can see how full it can go! (crinoline not included). It is a wonderful dress and in excellent condition!

Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam, approx A-B cup
Waist: 11" flat across the back from side seam to side seam, un-stretched
Hips: free
Bodice length: 16" from shoulder straps to waist seam
Skirt length: 24" from waist seam to hem

The bodice of the dress is fully lined in cotton, the skirt is unlined. Inset elastic panels will allow it to adjust in size by approx an additional 1-2" from those listed for the bust and waist. It closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (2-small 6)

Item# D219

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

A stunning, bold silk, bias cut gown that is hand screened and printed with a bold off-white and black floral print. One of the best of these dresses I have had, it is really a beauty and in amazing condition! The neckline is slightly wide and sits just at the edge of the shoulders. It scoops and gathers at the mid neck and there is a soft shawl collar that drapes over the shoulders. It is impeccably seamed - the lower skirt is added in pointed inset seamed pieces typical of the time period and insanely hard to do on bias cut fabric. The bias cut means that there are yards and yards of silk that moves beautifully with you as you move and the gathered slightly trained skirt is just icing on the cake. That print is simply delicious and surprisingly modern and edgy for a piece of this age! Excellent condition!

Fantastic New England sea shore print novelty dress from the 1940s done in a stunning, hand screened print that depicts seaside pictures on it. A whaling boat, schooners and mansions by the shore are all set in pretty little picture boxes. In the background print you can find places in the US east coast - Salem, New Bedford, Provindetown.....amazing! The silk is a beautiful weight and almost has a sueded feel to it. Silk taffeta in a deep blue is set in a peplum ruffle around the hip and it also finishes each cuff. I love the subtly sexy little keyhole at the neck too. It is a labelled piece and very well made. That print would have been specially designed specifically for this dress and made for the East coast summer tourist market! Excellent condition!

Shoulders: 14.5'' from seam to seam
Bust: 18'' from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14'' from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19'' from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15'' from waist at the side
Skirt: 29'' from waist to bottom hem

The dress is unlined and closes with a back metal zipper.

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)

Item# D275

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

It is rare that you see a design that is so unusual it seems like you have not seen it done quite that way before! This dress meets that criteria and is impossibly beautiful as well. If you love it in the pictures you will die when you see it in person. It is labeled a Marusia Original and is a dress fit for a pin-up queen! The main dress has a simple, boned bodice and lean fitted pencil skirt. The lace has been highlighted with glossy black sequins and trails of jet glass tube beads all over the entire surface. Over that is a remarkable silk hip piece that is a combination peplum and asymmetrical train of fabric - it wraps and is attached around the hips and is hand draped into place. From there it wraps around to the back and then dramatically drapes to the floor in a side train-like fashion that is extreme and utterly fabulous. Pretty black silk straps sit atop each shoulder. Lots of hand finishes and impeccably seamed. Excellent condition!

The dress is lightly boned through the bodice and fully lined in black silky rayon. It closes with a back painted metal zipper.

Bust: 17" from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17" from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt: 29" from waist seam to bottom hem, 48" from waist seam to bottom of train

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# E305

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

Really one of the most amazing forties dresses I have had. Its made of a fine silk - think Hermes scarf type silk. It has an amazing design screened onto the silk - It has a dragon scale feel to it - for some reason I think of dragons every time I look at it. The accent details are stunning loops and swirls of stylised flowers and vines with little floral details scattered about. I am not sure if I have captured the subtle use of a pale pink that highlights some of the floral details - A pale pale pink has been screened here and there. Really a work of art! That pink is carried through with a solid fabric in a blush pink added to the interiors of the hip pockets and it also backs that wonderful panel at the back. The cut is classic pin-up femme fatale! The skirt is long and deliciously lean. Pockets are set on each hip and constructed to sit out and emphasize the hourglass shape. The bodice is cut full with sleeves that narrow though to the cuffs. The back has an extra panel of fabric - again used cleverly to emphasize every curve. Its labelled and exquisitely made. The lucky girl who gets this will be very pleased indeed! It is truly a special piece

Made from prized early silky rayon this dress is just wonderful. It appears to have never been worn, or worn very little and has been stored properly for all these years so the color is as crisp and vibrant as the day it was made! The design is just stunning. A soft dove grey backdrop has a slight pink undertone to it. Onto this is screened beautiful bouquets of flowers in a stylized painting type of look. The colors that have been used are really beautiful and when combined with that fabric....! The cut is simple and sweet. A high collar has pretty lucite buttons to accent. A scooped bodice seam adds pretty detail. The waist nips in and the skirt is cut on the bias and there is actually quite a bit of fabric in that skirt - it moves wonderfully! It has a slight nod to the twenties in that its not meant to fit tightly† - it just skims the body and drapes. Wonderful condition.

This is a dream of a dress! Romantic, pale pink silk chiffon with a hot pink silk ribbon accent and the most wonderfully constructed strapless bodice! Though it looks at first glance to be a free flowing skirted gown it is actually a column of silk over which an additional panel of silk flows. Yards and yards of silk are attached over a long and lean inner skirt that is comprised of two layers of silk. The effect when worn is wonderful as the inner layer give structure while that outer panel is allowed to flow and move. It's actually open down the front so the effect is further heightened. The bodice is beautiful. It is strapless with fine edged silk organza ribbon folded and hand placed to create soft florets in pale pinks. Here and there are loops of strung silver painted interior glass tube beads. The finish to this masterpiece is a vibrant silk pink ribbon that curves up and under the bust in a darling bow! Excellent condition!

Fantastic seventies caftan with a luxe twist! The caftan has an inner poly jersey dress that is basically a tube running from the shoulders down. Super comfortable to wear. Over this a lace and gold thread overlay is attached at the shoulders and around the neckline so it flows and moves but stays properly in place. The overlay is a machine lace in a azure blue tone with gold colored threading running through and highlighting each "fan" design. It narrows slightly as it nears the ankles which helps to still give the idea of shape and silhouette. I love the raffia look cording that is stitched and looped into place to give a bit of wild child flare to the piece. In excellent condition and a super easy piece to wear day or night!

I love this gown! There is something whimsical and wonderful about these pieces form the 40s that incorporated striping of vibrant colour don't you think? It seems to convey an instant bit of joy! This is a really pretty piece and though it is not perfect 9see condition description below) it is so unusual and pretty that I think it deserves a few more rounds on a dance floor before its retired permanently! The bodice is simply cut and has a fantastic wide swath of that ribbon detail added. It extends around the neck halter style and a huge bow has been created - all perfectly placed to silhouette the face as prettily as possible. The skirt has miles of fabric and drapes beautifully. That same wide ribbon has been sewn on an angle so you get the illusion that it encircles the top portion of the skirt and fools the eye into an extra bit of movement. The colors are classic 1940s - pinks and greens mixed with a deep blue and yellow - all on a black silk taffeta a base. Gorgeous!

This under kimono is mind boggling. It looks so sixties and yet it was produced in the late thirties, maybe early forties. I have the honor of helping a long term kimono collector de-accesion her collection and some of the piece I have and will be getting are exceptional and quite rare - like this one! This piece was made for the Japanese market, not for the tourist trade and is actually an under kimono. These are unusual to find in the Western market and the pattern is quite unusual.† It is hand silk screen printed with the most stunning of designs, The main body almost has a stylized British flag feel to it don't you agree? And the sleeves and edgings are amazing - stately and massive trees with deer and roosters abound. The fabric and hand print technique used make this very collectible and rare. It's finished by hand and remarkably light weight - parts of it have a light padded feel to it. The colors are vivid and true and it really is unique - I have never seen another like it!† Truly fabulous! Item# C99

This forties day dress is just fabulous! Its made of s silk that is light weight and drapes well.† love the screened print - it has a snowflake feel with little blue & red dots with screened "flakes" in each. These are on a soft grey backdrop with a scattering of white "flakes" all through! Its just stunning! The cut is that classic soft, bloused forties cut with a belt to cinch in and define the waistline. The skirt is made of long vertical panels of silk all pieced together perfectly - this creates a lot of movement and swing/ The top is loose and comfortable to wear. I love the fabric covered buttons - they just do not make buttons like that anymore! It appears unworn and is in superb condition!

A really special forties suit that is super rare and hard to find! The color is amazing - it's a rich, luxe copper with an almost deep undertone of pink to it. Made of thick silk satin it is just amazing! You normally see this fabric in gowns that take advantage of the weight of the fabric to create deep draping effects but here some clever designer has used it in high contrast and made it structured! The skirt is of a length typical of the time period and is a classic A-line shape. Lots of seaming to create that shape and hand finished at the hem. The top/ jacket is just amazing - its classic forties with shoulder cut to be strong, small, neat collar and fabric covered buttons The waist cinches in and the hip flares out. I love love love the tie at the waist - its actually part of the hip peplum! Amazing construction and a beautiful piece in excellent condition!

Top
Shoulders: 15" flat across from seam to seam
Bust: approx 18" flat across the back from side to side (no defined seam where arms start)
Waist: 13.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Total length: 25" from mid neck at the back to bottom hem

Skirt
Waist: 13" from side seam to side seam
Hips: 19" from side seam to side seam
Total length: 27" from waist seam to bottom hem

Both the top and skirt are unlined. The top closes with a set of fabric covered buttons & an attached front tie at the waist, while the skirt closes at the side with a unpainted metal zipper and hook & eye. There is the occasional scuff here and there on the satin but it is really in exceptional condition!

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML

Item# E316

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

Hard to find larger sized fifties cocktail dress has a strong hint of the burlesque and saloon girls to it. The is a certain sauciness to it don't you agree? The bodice is cut in a style reminiscent of that corseted Maid Marion style with fabric covered buttons running down the front an a pretty curved neckline. Teeny single black sequins are scattered over this on the front and back. The skirt is really the masterpiece of this dress and I am glad they kept the bodice fairly simple so it does not detract form the skirt's glory! Its five full layers of fabric and the middle layer is a shocking Schiaparelli pink silk satin! This gets muted and turns to an undertone after three layers of tulle but shows in full strength when you dance or sit! The top layer is just stunning. Black silk taffeta is fashioned into bowed ribbons that circle the entire skirt and run in rows from top to bottom. Each row is edged and highlighted with glossy black sequins. What a fantastic piece!

Gorgeous little black fifties wiggle dress! Its made out of a silk mix fabric and holds up incredibly well against wrinkling. It has a soft sheen to it adding a nice luxe touch and is cut to follow and show off every curve. No defined waist seam - its vertically seamed to create those curves! The skirt is long and lean and the bodice simple. A really classic cut that is infinitely flattering. Little cap sleeves and a killer inset of three layers of cream colored lace edged white trim sit just inside the low scoop front. A wide flat bow sits just under that. The little touch give the dress a saucy, naughty edge. Mint condition - it appears unworn!

Fantastic and dramatic forties swing dress with a strong shoulder detail! The dress is made of silk moss crepe so has a wonderful drape and hang to it. It is seamed to perfection - I love the angled and curves seams that flare out just under the waist in particular! The skirt is long and lean and has a hem made of sharp knife pleats - it adds a kicky bit of movement to the dress! The shoulders are cut round and padded underneath a la Joan Crawford. The workmanship to create that yellow band all inset with black and yellow 3D leaves and that center flower -all out of fabric! The sleeves end just under the elbow and are cut the same width. Really super forties dress and in excellent condition!