Thursday, June 30, 2011

1950s Lilli Ann Jacket

The pockets of this 1950s Lilli Ann jacket are covered with tiny pleats.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Vintage 70s Gauzy Glittery Ethnic Dress

A 1970s dress has metallic threads woven into the fabric.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

1930s Silk Lame Evening Gown

The belt of this 1930s silk and gold lame evening gown is adorned with rhinestones and bakelite.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Vintage 1960s Lacoste Scooter Dress

A 1960s Lacoste dress has the crocodile patch sewn on the chest.

Friday, June 24, 2011

1950s Pintucked Dress

This 1950s full skirted dress features a pintucked bodice which meets the gored skirt in zig-zag seams.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Vintage 1930s Jantzen Swimsuit

The upper back of a 1930s swimsuit has two small self fabric ties that allow the shoulder straps to be lowered for sunning purposes.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

1960s Op Art Dress and Coat Set

The wild op-art print of this 1960s silk dress and coat set is almost perfectly matched at the side seams. 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Vintage Alix of Miami Embroidered Swimsuit

A late 50s early 60s Alix of Miami turquoise swimsuit has an embroidered trim and design throughout the fabric.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Modern Oilily Jacket

The plaid fabric of this modern linen jacket by Oilily is perfectly matched at the front opening edges.  The buttons are authentic abalone shell.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Vintage 70s Plush Pile Borg Robe

A 1970s Borg robe is made from a plush dense thick pile.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

1950s Eyelet Dress

Turquoise ribbon peeks out from the black eyelet lace fabric to form the dropped waistband on this 1950s full skirted dress.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Vintage 1960s Hawaiian Dress

The empire waist of a vintage Hawaiian dress has diagonal bust pleats extending up from the piped waist.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

1970s Yves St. Laurent Russian Collection Jacket

This 1970s jacket from Yves St. Laurent's Russian Collection is made of silk broadcloth that has been lightly padded and quilted in a diamond pattern.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Vintage 1970s Estevez Red Maxi Dress

A vintage 1970s Estevez maxi dress has a keyhole opening at the neckline.

Friday, June 10, 2011

1990s Lou Lattimore Sequin Lace Dress

This 1990s cocktail dress by Lou Lattimore has sequins that follow the pattern of the lace fabric.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

1990s Ungaro Ter Silk Blouse

Tucks point gracefully to the left hip of this 1990s Ungaro Ter silk blouse where a bow is attached.  This is reminiscent of a style that was very popular in the 1940s.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Vintage 1960s Shaheen Signed Dress


A 1960s rayon dress has a signature of the designer Shaheen in the print.

Monday, June 6, 2011

1960s Sequined Top and Skirt

This 1960s evening top and skirt set is made of an openwork knit wool base that is covered with blue sequins in a diamond pattern.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Vintage 1960s Hot Pink Silk Dress


A 1960s hot pink silk dress has a swag of fabric doubled over at the waistline.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

1960s Psychedelic Dress

This 1960s psychedelic print dress has a voluminous ruffle at the neckline.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

1960s Full Skirt Dress

A vintage 1960s soft yellow chiffon full skirt dress has two swags of fabric extending from the back bodice.