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Ladies' Vintage IV of V: Vintage Dresses, Skirts Tops +
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Item #or028, Heathered Green 50s Sock Hop Full Skirt

  • Fantastic heathered (speckled) rare olive A-line skirt with box pleated back side - perfect for dancing the night away!

  • Ca. 1950s, no label, skirt is lined in soft olive knit
  • Notice the fab wide box pleats along the back - you'll look so adorable as you sashay away!
  • Side button and metal zipper closure - skirt is washed wool but not scratchy
  • Measures rare size M/L - up to 30" waist (no room to move button), 39" hips, 28" long from waist to hem
  • In excellent condition with no holes, fade, mothing, stains, etc.
  • Beautiful color - perfect with browns, dark greens, black, red you name it!

$16.00
Sale! $10.00

Item #obd19, Tantalizing Deep Teal 60s Sheath Dress

  • Gorgeous Jackie Kennedy style straight sheath in a jewel tone rich teal

  • Ca. eary 1960s, no label except a vintage 'size 7' tag
  • Dress is straight cut with a normal waist and tiny decorative bow at waist; to elbow length sleeves
  • Soft boucle style knit, lined in a darker blue/green acetate with back metal zipper
  • Measures approx size XS/Small - 33" bust, 24" waist, 14" across shoulders, 34" hips, 15" from shoulder to waist, 39" total length from shoulder to hemline. Arm length is 15" from shoulder to edge.
  • In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, wear, etc. Zipper works well; there is a single 1" hole/moth hole near the left back calf area - not through the lining and doesn't detract; could be stitched closed with a couple of hand stitches perhaps? That is all.
  • Absolutely stunning style and color in person! Perfect with one of our clip hats seen here

$32.00

Item #obd30, Sexy Secretary Red Checked Early 60s Sheath

  • Absolutely adorable fitted cotton sheath in fab shades of tomato red, black and cream with faux brass buttons and buckle

  • Ca. early 60s, 'Futurama Modes' label
  • Dress has a removable white collar that snaps on and off; underneath is a smaller version that matches the dress. Side metal zipper, and empire waist with a straight skirt
  • Measures XS/S - 33" bust, 30" shoulders (15" straight across), 25" waist (just under 13" across), 34" hips, 14" from shoulder to midwaist, 39" total length from shoulder to hemline
  • In excellent condition with light tarnish to the buttons and buckle at the bust, has belt loops but no belt, no holes, stains, etc. Zippers work perfectly.
  • Sexy yet chic little number - perfect with a pillbox or linen hat like we show here and stilletto heels!

$32.00

Item #jn440, RARE 40s/50s Black Waitress Uniform Pencil Skirt (Three Available)

  • Adorable (and costume worthy!) black shiny acetate cocktail or waistress pencil skirts with square cutout side pockets and white topstitching

  • Ca. late 1940s, early 50s - very Happy Days or American Graffiti! 'Martin Murray for Hollywood Uniforms' label
  • Label inside waist is a beauty; 100% nylon, skirts are unlined and figure hugging - flat metal talon back zipper and kick slit.
  • Two vintage size 12 available, also one vintage size 14 - much smaller in today's sizing. Size 12s measure = 23/24" waist (with 1" room to move the back button), 34" hips, 27-1/2" long from waist to hem edge. Size 14 measures = 25" waist (with 1" room to move the button + has been taken in 1/2" on each side), 36" hips, 27-1/2" long from waist to hem edge.
  • All three are in excellent condition with no holes, stains, etc. - all do have a bit of ironing 'shininess' but that is all. **PLEASE specify size when ordering in the 'Comments/Other' field of your shopping cart.**
  • Start your own girl's group! Pair with any white (or pink) short sleeved blouse - one original is available below!

$18.00/ ea.

Item #jn441, RARE 40s/50s White Waitress Uniform Blouse

  • Sweet little white waitress uniform blouse, matches the skirts above although only one is available

  • Ca. 1950s, 'Angelica Uniforms' label - blouse is Dacron with horizontal button holes and single cute little chest pocket
  • White matching plastic buttons, unlined
  • Vented little holes (original) under each arm keeps you cool when bussing those tables!
  • Vintage size 32, measures approx size XS/S - up to 34" bust, 14-1/2" straight across shoulders, 26" waist, 21" total length from shoulder to hemline
  • In excellent condition, still very white, one very very faint dime sized yellowish stain near the third button - no holes, etc. Perfect with one of the skirts above!

$14.00

 

 

 

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