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New! Item #al403, Fantastic Fuschia 40s Crepe Cocktail Dress

  • Stunning rich jewel-toned hot pink rayon crepe cocktail dress with all the Hollywood glamour but not the price tag!

  • Ca. 1940s, early 50s - 'Leslie Pomer' label
  • Dress has a diamond detailing at the neckline and diagonal pintucking as well (such a 1940s detail!) Three-quarter length sleeves and fitted/pencil style skirt.
  • Back metal zipper, matching fabric belt included.
  • Measures approx size Medium - 36" bust, just under 15" straight across shoulders, 29" waist, 38" hips (no more), 16" from shoulder to waist, petite length at only 41" from shoulder to hem with a substantial 3" hem that could be let down if needed.
  • In excellent, near mint condition - rich color and so subtly sexy in person.....gorgeous with this pink abstract handbag.

$42.00

New! Item #al400, Fab 40s/50s 'Gloria Swanson' Grey Three-Piece Suit

  • New/Old lightweight smoky grey linen-look suit with sleeveless shell

  • Ca. early 1950s, 'Gloria Swanson Forever Young for Puritan' label (quite a mouthful!) Appears to be never worn, deadstock but without hangtags
  • Unlined, pieces have a linen look but are a cotton and wool (?) blend
  • Modified A-line skirt has side metal zipper and button; cropped jacket has bracelet length sleeves and faux flapover pocket at each side of waist. Shell is adorable in a dove grey with matching smoky grey appliques; fabric covered buttons down the back.
  • Measures: Skirt 30" waist, 38" hips, 27" total length; top 38" bust, 17" from shoulder to hemline; jacket 15" straight across shoulders, 38" bust (with sides touching in front), 19" total length from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 17" from shoulder to cuff edge.
  • In near mint, excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, mothing, etc.

$42.00

New! Item #mh802, Fab 50s Navy Rayon Cocktail Dress with Lacy Illusion Neckline

  • One of Jen's current faves, this is a navy knit and rayon short sleeved cocktail dress with fitted skirt and gorgeous lacy design 'sheer' neckline

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - side metal zipper closure
  • Fitted empire waist, neckline is lined in blush fabric for that sedate yet sexy peek-a-boo effect
  • Measures and will fit Small/Med best (a bit short waisted FYI) - 36" bust, 30" waist, 14-1/5" straight across shoulders (slightly small for a normal size M), 38" hips, 14" from shoulder to waist, 42" total length from shoulder to hem
  • In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. The perfect day to evening dress - just add stilettos!

$32.00

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 #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!
  • Just add stillettos.....(we have a fantastic purple pair here that will look divine!)

$42.00

New! Item #mht104, Killer Lipstick Red & Black Atomic Design 50s Tie

  • One of our current faves! This is a killer super skinny ruby red tie with a unique black atomic design scattered throughout. Design looks like an antenna (?) with a round circle atop it.

  • Ca. 1950s, 'Pilgrim' & 'Acetate' labels
  • There is also a black and white tiny diamond shield design around the knot area that repats again towards the narrow end
  • Tie has a lightly textured, super smooth silky feel and is unlined.
  • Measures 2" at widest point, by 54" total length from end to end
  • In pristine, excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc.
  • Absolutely Fabulous, collectible tie!

$22.00

Item #agt08, Rare Coral Modernist Satin 40s Tie

  • A very unique graphic and one of our current faves! Modernist artsy coral satin tie with squiggles and geometric round shapes in shades of dark ruby red and ivory

  • Ca. 1940s, 'Hudsons for Men Detroit' label
  • Nice sheen, lined in white rayon
  • Measures 4-1/2" wide by 49" total length end to end - a true bellywarmer!
  • In mint, excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, mothing, etc. Interior is excellent as well.
  • You'll stand out in this baby, baby!

$32.00

Item #mr1800, Sensational 70s Steel Blue Three Piece Suit

  • Smashing 70s necessary three piece suit that is SO stylin! Darker steel blue/grey polyester blend with sparkling mod gold buttons

  • Ca. 1970s, European Look by JC Penney label
  • Wide notched lapels, two button front on the jacket - vest has an adjustable belted back
  • Jacket is lined in sky blue satin and has lightly padded shoulders; vest has a satin back
  • Measures: Jacket 17-1/2" across chest, 18" across shoulders (36), 17" across waist (34" waist), 29" total length from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 31" from midneck to cuff. Pants measure 32" waist by 32" length inseam.
  • In excellent condition with no holes, snags, stains, etc. All buttons intact. Plastic zipper on pants works well - pants do have a very faint 2" smudge across the right thigh but it is very light.
  • Notice the cool double belt loops and the slightly scooped pockets on the pants! Smashing style!

$48.00

New! Item #as297, Ravishing Robin's Egg Blue Andrew Geller Designer Pumps

  • So chic and such a rare, gorgeous spring color! Rare robin's egg/light pearl blue leather Geller pumps with stilletto heels....

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - Andrew Geller label, stamped in gold on insoles
  • Slightly rounded toe, insoles are a dark champagne color
  • Handwritten vintage size is 8-1/2AAAA; shoes measure closer to a today's size 8 A or narrow - measure 10" interior toe to heel, 2-1/2" wide ball of foot. Heels are 2-3/4" high. No box.
  • In excellent vintage condition with no fade, flaking, dryness, etc. Heel caps are intact; insoles are near mint. There is a wee bit of wear to the left heel near where it joins the shoe and one 1" chip near the heel cap on the right shoe. That is all. This is VERY minor and could be covered with matching shoe polish (if you can find a pearl blue!)
  • Fantastic shoes in a fantastic, rare color! Extremely expensive, well made shoes.

$48.00

 

 

 

 

 

Item #mhp05, Outstanding New/Old 50s 'Garay' Coral & Peach Handbag

  • Absolutely stunning designer handbag with metallic gold accents and handle and one of the most fabulous clasps we've ever seen!

  • Ca. 1950s, 'Garay' label - still has original hangtags and is new/old or deadstock
  • Foldover BIG round goldtone clasp has amber and peachy pink stones inset; exterior of bag is plastic covering peach satin and has reverse painted dark coral (almost deep orange), olive green and black vertical designs both front and back.
  • Interior is a luscious pale peach matching satin with one zipper pocket and one mirror pocket. Metallic gold piping surrounds
  • Measures a whopping 16" wide by 8" high, 2" front to back depth, handle is 1" wide with a 6" drop
  • In excellent, never used condition however does have a few boo-boos; there is a 1" crack near the front right corner which we repaired (so won't spread or flake off) There is also another dime sized area on the back left side where the plastic has cracked and is missing (also repaired by us) This has left a slightly milky look to the plastic in thar area, but there should be no further breakage there. The plastic itself is slightly stiff throughout from poor storage but the purse is very usable - just wouldn't overfill! There is a dime sized area on the front left coral where the color appears to be missing (may be a machine error?) Truly doesn't detract as you will see in our large photos. Clasp is excellent, stones intact, closes firmly, interior is near mint as well. A bit of goldtone sheen is missing on the top frame, that is all.
  • Still a very rare find! One of a kind and stunning with brighter colors in person.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

$38.00

 

 

Item #mhp06, FAB New/Old 50s Abstract Pinks Handbag

  • Absolutely wonderful handbag with the look of linen! Yummy shades of hot pink, sunny yellow, orange, green & turquoise abstract floral design with single handle.

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s, 'Town & Country' label - still has original hang tag and price tag inside ($2.44! Gasp!)
  • Oblong goldtone lift up clasp closure, base of purse is flat with goldtone feet; interior is champagne faille with a single side pocket.
  • Purse is fabric covered with a slightly raised/vertical texture.
  • Measures 11" wide by 7" high, 3" front to back depth
  • In excellent, mint condition - rare find! One of a kind and stunning bright colors in person.......teeny bit of wear to the clasp, that is all.
  • Adorable bag, plenty roomy enough for your wallet, compact & cell

 

 

$38.00

 

 

Item #fb400, Outstanding New/Old 50s Red Linen Clutch Handbag

  • Absolutely stunning linen clutch handbag with the look of raw silk! Yummy shades of rich lipstick red and royal or sapphire blue large check design.....

  • Ca. 1950s, 'Palizzio New York' label - still has original tissue inside
  • Kiss snap foldover closure, base of purse is flat; interior is a luscious royal blue satin with two gold tipped pockets and one zipper pocket.
  • Original mirror and satin coin purse included (mirror does have some age fogging)
  • Measures 12" wide by 6" high, 2-1/2" front to back depth
  • In excellent, mint condition - rare find! One of a kind and stunning with brighter colors in person.......

 

 

$42.00

Item #mj012, Amazing Aurora Borealis Crystal Choker & Bracelet Set

  • Amazing set of faceted crystal clear AB necklace and bracelet with sparkle to spare! Very Swarovski looking, although unsigned

  • Ca. 1950s, three strand choker style necklace and wire expansion bracelet
  • Graduated crystals adorn both pieces, loop style catch closure; bracelet expands and will fit small to medium wrists well. Catches the light wonderfully and the stones are fiery!
  • Necklace measures 14" - 16" in length with adjustable length
  • In excellent condition with no cracks or chips to any stones that we see; light age tarnish to the silvertone closure; bracelet wire is very tight and appears never worn.
  • Outstanding set! Perfect for any formal or cocktail event

$32.00

 

 

 

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