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Ladies' Vintage III of V: Vintage Dresses, Skirts, Tops +
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Item #wh071, Lovely Cornflower Lace Full Skirted Cocktail Dress & Jacket

  • Stunning cocktail glamour! Perfect for the holidays and well into next year, cornflower net and lace cocktail dress (sleeveless) with matching lacy bolero jacket

  • Ca. 1950s - "Kerrybrooke by Sears, Roebuck' label
  • Dress has full lining in matching blue acetate; matching belt included. Jacket is unlined with scalloped edges and elbow length sleeves.
  • Wonderful, flattering scalloped sweetheart neckline on dress; side metal zipper closure.
  • Measures approx M - 35" bust, 30" waist, free hips, 15" from shoulder to waist, 43" total length from shoulder to hemline edge
  • In excellent condition with no snags, holes, fade, stains, etc. Light underarm staining to the acetate lining (barely seen thru the lace and not seen at all with the bolero jacket on) that is all. Gorgeous color!
  • Always glamorous style with a danceable skirt!

$52.00

Item #jr023, Smokin' Smoky Heathered Grey 50s Pencil Skirt

  • The go-anywhere-and-with-anything epitome of the vintage skirt! Heathered charcoal grey modified A-line skirt....

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s, no label - probably seamstress made
  • Skirt is a washed wool, unlined and not scratchy however you may want to wear a half slip for comfort
  • Set on waistband, side metal zipper and hook/eye closure; has a kick pleat at the back hem and vertical darting along the hips for a nice fit
  • Measures and will fit up to 27" waist (with 1" extra if button is moved), 40" hips, 30" total length from waist to hem
  • In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, mothing, etc. Has been drycleaned and is ready to wear.
  • Lovely and versatile!

$14.00
Sale! $10.00

Item #jr021, Sensational Six Gore Black 50s Pencil Skirt

  • Wonderful six gore black wool pencil/straight skirt with dark emerald flecks of green and a six panel design

  • Ca. 1950s, no label - probably seamstress made
  • Skirt is a washed wool, unlined and not scratchy however you may want to wear a half slip for comfort
  • Set on waistband, there are horizontal darts that look like faux pockets at each hip; back metal zipper closure
  • Measures and will fit up to 28" waist (with 1" extra if button is moved), 38" hips, 31" total length from waist to hem
  • In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, mothing, etc. Has been drycleaned and is ready to wear.
  • Hard to see the green flecks in our photos; skirt is more of a heathered black with the green. Lovely and versatile!

$14.00

Item #jn439, Ultra Rare WWI 1920s Nurse's Uniform Dress

  • Original white cotton batiste ladies' nursing uniform dress with drop waist and foldover slash pockets

  • Ca. 1920s, possibly earlier (very similar to WWI era) - 'Paul Jones Lustrous Molette' label inside neck, button belt also included
  • Dress unlined, pure white cotton with a wee bit of age yellowing (hardly noticeable) and French foldback cuffs that will need cufflinks; uniform and cuffs originally had removable buttons that went thru the holes and were removed for washing but these are long gone.
  • White shell buttons have been sewn down the button placket so the uniform can be worn (correct era)
  • Measures approx size M/L - up to 36" bust, 17" waist (18" at the seam, but it's drop waist remember), up to 42" hips, shoulders are a rare 16" straight across (must've been a larger lady!), 44" total length from shoulder to hemline with a massive 3" hem so could be let down if needed. Arm length is 26" from shoulder to cuff edge, uncuffed (should be worn folded back)
  • In amazing condition for its age! Still very white, belt is included, a few tiny pinhead sized brown spots on the right shoulder area and one 2" light grey mark near the back hem. That is all; no holes, stains, etc. Has been washed and steam pressed.

$48.00

Item #or302, Gorgeous Grape Purple 80s Sex and the City Power Suit

  • Do you have what it takes to wear this Samantha-style power suit? Not for the faint of heart, this is a fabulous grape purple doubleknit two piece power suit with decorative purple glass/brass button front on the boxy tunic style shirt/jacket and short, straight pencil skirt

  • Ca. 1980s, Paul Harris (of course!) label
  • Both pieces are soft, clingy knit and unlined; skirt has an elastic waist and is straight cut. Notice the four patch pockets on the tunic top and the fantastic (faux) brass goldtone buttons! Major padded shoulders.
  • Fabric content is acrylic and wool so it is plush and soft
  • Original tag size L - measures true; tunic top measures 38" bust, 16" straight across shoulders, 32" waist (boxy cut remember), up to 38" hips, 24" arm length from shoulder to cuff edge, 33" total length from shoulder to hemline; skirt measures and will fit 26-32" waist (elastic), 38" hips (will go to 40 but will be tight however will be hidden by the jacket top), a mere 22" from waist to hem edge.
  • In excellent vintage condition with no holes, stains, mothing, missing buttons, etc. Pristine and fantastic!
  • Add stillettos.....(we have a fantastic purple pair here that will look divine!)

$42.00

Item #fb021, Killer 80s Body Hugging Black Dress

  • The de riguer 80s clubbing dress! This is a body hugging, lightweight black knit dress with the ever popular 'leather' shoulders

  • Ca. 1980s
  • 'Ninon' label, dress is unlined and super soft
  • Leather shoulders are faux and are padded (of course); sleeves are slightly blouson, drop shoulder, tapering to the cuffs
  • Mock turtleneck
  • Tag size 13; dress measures pretty true - 38" bust, 40" shoulders, 36" waist, 40" hips (dress stretches remember), 38" long from shoulder to hem. Arm length is 21" from the drop shoulder to the cuff.
  • In excellent vintage condition; no holes, stains, etc. Some light scattered fuzzing. We drycleaned.

$14.00

Item #fb409, Rare 80s Cropped Satin Patch Sweater

  • Killer 80s soft marled design and black cropped boxy sweater with the ever popular geometric design patches done in satin

  • Ca. 1980s, 'Back to Back' label
  • Sweater is acrylic but is a loose wool-like weave; medium weight, not scratchy, with a black on black design
  • Hot pink 'patch' area on the lower left matches the hot pink trim around the neckline
  • Tag size L, sweater is cropped but meant to be worn oversize. Measures 23" across chest (46" bust but is meant to be oversize remember!) 16" straight across shoulders, 22" long from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 23" outside from shoulder to cuff.
  • Sleeves are also oversized and taper towards the cuff; just over 3/4" length.
  • In excellent condition with no holes, stains, frays, fade, etc. There is a small amount of fuzzing or pilling on the black areas but this truly not noticeable. Has been drycleaned.
  • Adorable on!! Fab with leggings, a long pencil skirt or ultra skinny jeans.....so 80s, ohmigod!

$18.00

 

 

 

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