Monday, December 20, 2010
Holiday Break
Dear readers,
We'll be taking a holiday break for the next 2 weeks, but we'll be back after the new year with more vintage details for you. We wish each and every one of you a blessed and safe holiday season and our best wishes for a wonderful new year!
Jody and Pam
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
1940s Black Crepe Dress
Buttons decorate the center front and pocket edges of this 1940s dress with an unusual bust treatment.
Labels:
1940's,
bust treatment,
Buttons
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
1940s Rayon Swing Dress
The bottom of the U neckline on this 1940s swing dress has smocking stitches for fullness through the bust.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
1950s Full Skirted Party Dress
The bodice of this 1950s party dress is fashioned of swirls of ribbon sewn to a chiffon base fabric.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
1940s Sheer Black Nightgown
A 1940s nightgown has a T back construction.
Labels:
1940's,
Back treatment
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
1960s Banff Beaded Sweater
This 1960s lambswool sweater by Banff was heavily decorated with beads and sequins in Hong Kong, where all the best hand beading was done at the time.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Vintage 50s Black Hat
A vintage hat has an accordion pleated grosgrain fringed ribbon accent at the front.
Labels:
1950's,
Fabrics,
Pleats and Tucks
Monday, December 6, 2010
1950s Wool Wiggle Dress
The wool fabric of this 1950s wiggle dress is woven with tufts of orange wool in a diamond pattern.
Friday, December 3, 2010
1960s Jeanette Alexander Cocktail Dress
A 1960s dress has small puffs of raised fabric surrounded by silver metallic threads.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
1960s Malcolm Starr Evening Gown
The belt buckle of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown is completely covered in sparkling rhinestones.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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