Gossamer-chiffon nylon nightgown, by Vanity Fair. Trapeze body is gored with triangles of pink and blue. Wide circle silhouette. Pink lining is finished in enormous scallops at the hem. Satin sweetheart neckline is a nod to the shelf-bust of 50's eveningwear. Cleavage is accented with a satin bow. I have never seen such a ridiculously-feminine froth of girlywear - enjoy ;) size : sm/med price : $92
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Rhumba-red brocade sheath. Bright satin is figured in lustrous pink florals. Pencil-fit. Six darts shape the waist. Add pink heels. Snap. size : extra small price : $67
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For when you want to play Betty Draper --- an "At Home" by Mellon of California. Lustrous floral brocade party dress. White, tulip-pink, turquoise, olive-green, beige. Scoop neck, elbow-length sleeves, wide buckle belt. Buttons from the waist --- metal zip closes hips. Fitted to hold the upper body tight and spread out into a full skirt at the waist. Add girdle & crinoline for the iconic look. size : large price : $98
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Vogueish, early-1960's silhouette by Jane Victor shows a beautiful mix of curved shapes. Cropped top is matched to pencil skirt. Diagonal seams cross the bodice in a graceful swoop of line. Faux-belt closed with a simply-enormous covered button. Dart-fitting crafts a figure-8 shape. Short sleeves. Back metal zipper. Jet black (rayon or silk) eyelet --- faille-lined. A zig-zag of lustrous eyeletting depicts large, spikey flowers and polka dots. size : large price : $82
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This dress constitutes one of the reasons why you choose to buy vintage : its workmanship, design and detail are simply not available in anything but high-end modern clothes. Refined horizontally-pleated, off-white sheath. Three lengths of pleating. Square neck. Fitted, narrow, feminine and tactile. Soft cotton voile. A work of art. size : large price : $142
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Gad about in a soft, kitteny, figure-curving flowerpatch of a Fifties' dress. Silhouette has defined bust, cinched waist and pleat-folded full skirt. Dull-bronze, impressionistic floral fabric glows rose-red, white, chocolate-brown, olive & fern green, and pale-pink --- depicting gestural blossoms and foliage. Colors are more complex than they appear in pictures. The jacquard dress is lined, at the bodice, in pale batiste. Back neckline closes with a metal zipper. Silk or rayon. Elbow-length, narrow sleeves. size : med/lg price : $124
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Snow-white trapeze jacket. Poplin + brass-toned, buckled straps. Sailor collar, wide, bracelet-length sleeves, wrap-around pockets. Individualist design. Made for Saks Fifth Avenue by Carretto Fun Clothes. size : med/lg price : $55
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Textured gold belt with tinsel lace overlay. Costume jewelry for the waist. Ethnic-inspired, floral/dot patterning is decorated with rainbow-toned crystals and large copper beads. Hidden hook closure -- to three belt sizes. Lined in soft leather. 3 1/2" wide. Precious. size : med/lg price : $142
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Breakfast At Tiffany's Bespoke design for Breakfast At Tiffanys wedding theme. Using Tiffany blue ribbon
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Elegant ballet dress makes play with layers and textures. The bodice is crafted of a soft, yarn lace --- partly-lined with black faille and open-weave through the arms. Skirt is a gathered, swishing, sheer chiffon, lined with a rustle of faille. Glossy satin pipes the wide scoop neck and the bracelet-length sleeves. A sculptural satin belt cinches the waist… and ties you with a bow! size : sm/med petite price : $55
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Simple silk sheath plays dark and conservative in the office --- get it in the sun and the silk pattern glows with highlights. Rich batik-print in royal blue, gold, rust-red, emerald and black. Elephants and wagon wheels hide in the elaborate pattern. Cut-slim and to the mid-calf. size : lg/ extra lg price : $48
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Velvet bow dress with flirty fit. Supple, blood-red velvet. Bust is fitted from the waist. Short cowl-neck, puffy bow, four little round buttons. Delight! size : small price : $32
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Marine-blue, tropical-print dress. Turquoise, aqua and white sailcloth. High neck. Snow-white braiding highlights the shoulders and the knee-high, side-vent. Shoulder bow! A modest + exuberant + flattering party frock. Sail-ready. size : med/lg price : $52
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Fitted sheath matches rayon skirt to black muslin bodice. The rayon shell has back metal zipper, high neck and a row of thick, doubled fringe. Shapely elegance meets fun. size : medium price : $94
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Slick, nylon half-slip with sheer, bowed panel. Peek-a-boo past gleaming satin bows. Night-black. size : extra small price : $22
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Could i write this better than did the owner of the website, andtiquedress.com, whereupon i found it, i would take a tussle at authorship. But you really need to read her description, she knows it better. For me, i will say: If you want plaid & you dont want Westwood [almost unthunkable, but still]--this, here, is what you do want.
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Punchy silhouette pairs a blouson top to a pencil skirt. Back bodice has a deep inverted-pleat detail. Narrow-narrow through the skirt. Stand-up cowl-neck shows off your collarbones. Side zipper & snaps. Very well-made. Lined through the skirt in green organdy. With an era-defining palette of aqua-green, primary blue, acid yellow and fern green --- in a pretty wallpaper print. size : medium
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Outstanding, vibrant, lustrous, rustling silk. Cherry-fuchsia and olive-green shimmer together in a high-contrast seriograph print. Criss-crossing stems of blossoms and buds. Bodice shaped by bust darts and wide princess seams. Skirt waist is slightly gathered at sides and *** flaunts a deep asymmetrical pleat at front-left. Lined in light-weight red faille. Glorious in the flesh. size : medium
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Full-length, narrow dress. Dusky-blue boucle knit is striped in lustrous ribbon-work. Deep scoop neck, short sleeves, and an asymetrical swag of bow. Long darts shape the waist. For a full figure, by Lane Bryant. size : extra large
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Time for the clean look of a tailored coat, so cover up.... Belt one over a wispy dress, put the collar up, add killer shoes and the de rigueur dark sunglasses. Slick your head with a scarf or knot one at your neck. Ta da classic-ly chic you. The soft-to-the-touch, glossy black plisse plays like Alligator-skin. Six big covered buttons adorn a double-breasted front. Bracelet-length sleeves can be folded up. Two extremely deep front pockets. Fully lined in brown-black faille. A David Smith RAIN-PAKA. size : large
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Perfect paper-doll sheath, by Anne Fogarty. Slubbed linen, colored lemon-yellow. Wide belt is accented with big shell buttons. Princess seams, with hidden pockets. Silk-lined. Narrow, crisp and to the point. size : extra small
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Make an entrance, set the tone, and look divine in a simple, luxurious, sequin & bead-encrusted, soft-wool knit shift. Unlined. Opalescent sequins cover the body. Floral medallions decorate shoulders and hem. Hanging beads & paillettes swish and sound as you move. Glitter and glow. size : med/lg
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The mid-century wildcat knit. Grrrrrr-rare. Short, boxy, knit wool shell. Piped edging. Front hem vents. Back metal zipper. Go elegant --- add to a black sheath for a fresh silhouette. Or, wild it up like Cyndi Lauper circa 1986. size : medium
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