A vintage 70s white cotton country dress has eyelet trim at the collar and sleeve endings.
Showing posts with label Tailoring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tailoring. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Friday, October 12, 2012
Vintage Michael Hoban Red Leather Dress
A vintage 80s Michael Hoban red leather dress has a snap at the back neckline and waist with a large open back.
Labels:
1980's,
Back treatment,
necklines,
Tailoring
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Vintage 60s Hawaiian Dress
A 1960s Hawaiian dress has fly-away hip panels that extend from the waistline.
Labels:
1960's,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
1940s Vintage Gantner Swimsuit
A 1940s Gantner Swimsuit bottom has a drawstring enclosed in an inner casing on the side seam which allows for gathering the side seams shorter.
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.
Labels:
1960's,
Pleats and Tucks,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
1950s Irene Lentz Suit
This late 1950s suit by Irene Lentz has an unusual floating panel on the back of the jacket that is open only on the left side.
Labels:
1950's,
Back treatment,
Tailoring
Monday, May 16, 2011
Vintage 1950s Matched Plaid Swimsuit

The plaid fabric on this 1950s swimsuit is matched at all the seams helping to give a slimming effect to the bodice.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
1950s Jantzen Swimsuit
A 1950s swimsuit by Jantzen has a bubble bottom.
Labels:
1950's,
Embroidery,
Hemlines,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Vintage 70's Fumi's of Waikiki Bright Hawaiian Floral O-Ring Dress
A vintage 70s dress has an O-ring which joins the bust and skirt.
Labels:
1970's,
bust treatment,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Vintage 70s OLGA White Cascading Lace & Nylon Nightgown
The nylon and lace tiers of a vintage 70s Olga white nightgown cascade around the body adding shape and form.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Vintage 40s Novelty Print Bikini Swimsuit
The top of a 1940's cotton swimsuit has an inverted V multiple shape stitching area under the bust line adding a bit of support.
Labels:
1940's,
Pleats and Tucks,
Tailoring
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Vintage 60s Elegant Miss Purple Polka Dot Dress
The fold over collar on a 1960's tunic dress wraps over the shoulder and forms the back of the sleeve opening creating a surplice shoulder.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
1940s Philip Mangone Suit
Here's something you don't see today. The sleeves on this 1940's Philip Mangone suit are tailored to curve forward with the natural curve of your arm. Go look at a modern suit jacket in your closet. It doesn't do that, does it? One more reason to choose the quality of vintage clothing!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)













Stumble It!