Showing posts with label Pleats and Tucks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pleats and Tucks. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Vintage1950s Beaded Dress

Instead of darts, this 1950s party dress has angled tucks at the front for shaping through the bodice.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Shaheen Wide Leg Accordion Pleat Palazzo Jumpsuit


A 1970s designer jumpsuit has accordion pleated wide leg palazzo pants.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Vintage 60s Dress /w Overskirt



A vintage 60s dress has an overskirt attached at the hips.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Vintage 1960s Khaki Pleated Skirt


A vintage 1960s Koret skirt has permanent pleats with the use of Koratron.

Monday, April 15, 2013

1980s French Designer Evening Gown

This 1980s silk evening gown by French designer Jacqueline Crouve has draped bands of ruching that are all stitched in place by hand.

Friday, March 22, 2013

1950s Fred Perlberg Evening Gown

The bodice of this 1950s evening gown by Fred Perlberg is completely covered in horizontal tucks that extend into draping in the skirt.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Vintage Penneys Foremost Denim Jacket

A vintage Penney's Foremost denim jacket has branded buttons and a double pleated front placket.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

1950s Party Dress

Pleats and tucks are gathered into a self-fabric rose on the bodice of this 1950s taffeta party dress.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

1950s Cotton Dress

This 1950s cotton full skirt dress features pintucks going in opposite directions on the bodice and waistband.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

1960s Sun Dress

A fan of tucks gives shape to the bust in this early 1960s sun dress with full pleated skirt.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Vintage 50s Pendleton 49er Jacket

A ladies vintage 50s Pendleton 49er jacket has a pleat at the shoulder allowing room at the bust. 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

1980s Silk Cocktail Dress

The bodice of this 1980s cocktail dress by St. Gillian is covered in tucks and pleats that are draped over the figure.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

1980s Jean Muir Dress

The waistline of a Jean Muir dress has inverted pleats adding fullness to the hips.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Vintage 1980s Jil Sander Sculptural Dress






Two tucks are present at the hip line which help give shape to a 1980s black sculptural dress from Jil Sander.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

1920s Flapper Era Coat

Pintucks form a very Art Deco look to the sides of this 1920s flapper era wool coat with fur trim.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Vintage 1980s Jil Sander Black Dress


The back waistline of a vintage1980s Jil Sander dress has two small pleats that are tacked in place.

Friday, May 25, 2012

1950s Silk Party Dress

Pleated fan shapes and beads adorn the skirt of this 1950s silk party dress.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Vintage 60s Satin Dress with Peplum

A vintage 60s green satin dress has a peplum attached at the side and back waist which gives fullness to the skirt.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

1950s Adele Simpson Dress

The neckline of this 1950s dress by Adele Simpson is decorated with cartridge pleats.  Cartridge pleats are actually 3-dimensional and look like little rolls in the fabric.