Iris-purple gown by Miss Elliette. Shimmering, sequined empire top has the tiniest spaghetti straps. Sequins are arranged in jewel-toned pink & purple waves. Wide sash. Full-length, taffeta column skirt. Add the frilly, ruffled bolero jacket, and off you go to the ball! Be back by midnight, darling. size : medium price : $72

tags:

• zig zag
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , theatrical
• , diva
• , outfit
• , taffeta
• , sash
• , clothes
• , decorated

Ruffles, scalloped-lace & ribbons adorn this lady & the tramp, cotton-blend, sheer white blouse by Jessica's Gunnies -- an early label from late-60's San Francisco dressmaker Gunne Sax. Body-conscious: slick-fitted through the waist with ten seams -- gathered, puff sleeves go slim from elbow to wrist -- a deep plunge of cleavage is obscured by lace & emphasized by satin diagonals. High lace neck. Buttons & loops close the back. Provocative/maidenly. size : medium/petite price : $44

tags:

• blouse
• , ingenue
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , fitted
• , batiste
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , silhouette
• , retro

The much-prized, full-sweep "Bodysilk" nightgown by Olga. Spandex/nylon-blend top is a shimmery, nude-toned knit. Skirt is slippery, soft-as-clouds, pale-pink nylon. A twist at the neckline keeps ta-tas well-supported. Hem opens wide-wide-wide. size : OSFM petite price : $164

tags:

• lingerie
• , clothes
• , spandex
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , nude
• , vintage

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , pleated
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , pleats
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , vintage

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , cocktail
• , fitted
• , mourning
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , structured
• , little black dress

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , silhouette
• , pencil
• , deadlyvintage
• , pintuck
• , vlv
• , dress
• , wedding

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , vintage
• , brown
• , bombshell
• , silhouette
• , evening
• , deadlyvintage
• , vlv
• , dress
• , tea gown

Slick, supple, sheer knit top with drippy, modified-gigot sleeves. Tapered, dart-fitted. Vivid-yellow. A CHEEKY KNIT by Lady Manhattan. Rise like the sun. size : med/lg price : $36

tags:

• indie
• , green
• , fitted
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , boho
• , silhouette
• , bishop sleeve
• , deadlyvintage
• , yellow

Soft-mauve pillow coat --- glinty nylon/poly fabric matched to rosy-purple corduroy. Slim-cut through the torso then flares to a-line. Puffy shoulders. Narrow tubes of sleeve. Stand up, detachable puff hood. Scalloped, chevron quilting. Fastens with toggles & loops --- but interior zipper and ribbed-neckline keeps the cold out. Lined in a lavender nylon. By kid's coat darling Rothschild. Made for a child >> perfect for the doll-sized. size : small price : $98

tags:

• indie
• , hooded
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , puffer
• , toggle
• , silhouette
• , deadlyvintage
• , babydoll

Drippy, wool, South American cape with puffy fleece trim. Beautifully-tactile. Pictorial weave shows chocolate-colored Llamas against the snowy Andes hills. Shades of milky-coffee & cream. Artisan textile --- hand-dyed, handwoven. Thick, soft, Alpaca or Llama fleece --- from pale-brown to ivory. size : OSFM price : $124

tags:

• apparel
• , boho
• , brown
• , vintage
• , western
• , eco fashion
• , fur
• , furry
• , llama
• , alpaca

Cotton pique dress with strong shoulders. Decorative, rose-strewn textile is colored American-rose-red and charcoal-black. Bustier dress is matched with a rectangular overlay for a striking silhouette. Bead buttons & loops close upper back (a long, peek-a-boo slit reveals the back). Defined waist. Sarong tulip skirt narrows towards the hem. size : sm/med price : $78

tags:

• indie
• , fitted
• , bustier
• , eco fashion
• , wrap
• , vintage
• , structured
• , silhouette
• , evening
• , pique

Delicate, open-weave, crochet sweater in the softest ivory cotton. High, satin-edged, double-ruffled neckline. Pansy buttons. Puffed shoulders. Pebbled ribbing at hem and wrists. Long. By Mariea Kim. size : sm/med price : $51

tags:

• skinny
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , sweater
• , vintage
• , cream
• , checkerboard
• , satin
• , silhouette
• , retro

Sleek, lustrous jersey set for a So Cal princess. Maxi-length, tiered gypsy skirt. Ruffled tank with drawstring waist. Body-conscious, comfortable & romantic. By Camela of California. size : sm/med price : $140

tags:

• clothing
• , mauve
• , synthetic
• , red carpet
• , drape
• , outfit
• , princess
• , tiered
• , goddess
• , silhouette

Holiday for glamourpuss. This skirt rustles, glints, sweeps and swirls round your hips. Lustrous black taffeta is matched to a velvet waistband. Skirt shows off a flocked design of large tumbling bows. Swish, swish, loveliness. size : extra large price : $40

tags:

• holiday
• , circle
• , sweep
• , decorated
• , rockabilly
• , separates
• , taffeta
• , eco fashion
• , silhouette
• , bias cut

The dreamy rayon-print dress. Saturated shades of Schiaparelli-pink and fern green. The romantic textile depicts rosebud stripes and dancing maidens in rose-strewn arbors. Big shoulders, high neck, slender sleeves, wrap-around pockets, calf-length skirt. Neck can fall open or be hooked shut. Torso is fitted with seven darts. Skirt tapers in towards the hem. By Debonair Jr. size : med/lg price : $170

tags:

• clothing
• , forties
• , rayon
• , fitted
• , silhouette
• , film noir
• , wiggle
• , vamp
• , wartime
• , deadlyvintage

Magnificent, midnight-black evening gown. With the small, fitted bodice and enormous skirt typical to the extravagant New Look. Boned, sweatheart bodice, chantilly lace overdress and a fishtail of black net. Full circle skirt. Fully lined in faille taffeta. The lace comes down in four points below the hips. Add elegance to your tulle. A Norman Original. size : med/lg price : $310

tags:

• formal
• , ginger
• , rockabilly
• , clothes
• , taffeta
• , clothing
• , vintage
• , frothy
• , ball gown
• , dance

Slithery, heavy, liquid-satin brocade coat. Lustrous jade-green silk. Dramatic trapunto-stitching at yoke, pockets, cuffs. Glossy frogs close the robe. Bracelet-length sleeves. Gleaming silk interior. Luxuriate. size : med/lg petite price : $205

tags:

• lingerie
• , clothes
• , diva
• , clothing
• , brocade
• , green
• , vintage
• , satin
• , silhouette
• , deadlyvintage

Ruched-drama! Magenta lace! Shoulderpads, elasticized waist, waterfall draping, sheer sleeves, mermaid hobble skirt. Dressy dress shrieks "80's kitsch" and you like it. size : sm/med price : $65

tags:

• formal
• , new wave
• , silhouette
• , evening
• , deadlyvintage
• , draped
• , dress
• , late 1970s to early 1980s
• , wiggle
• , neovictorian

Ingrid-Bergman-worthy jeweled navy dress. Over-blouse top is studded with two rhinestone & pearl brooch buttons. Sharply-plunging neckline unzips to the waist. Exaggerated pockets are decorated with buttons. Shoulder pads, pleated skirt vent, bracelet-length sleeves and a narrow, ankle-length skirt. Iconic costume --- with exquisite construction. By Paul Parnes. size : medium price : $235

tags:

• full length
• , siren
• , vintage
• , neutrals
• , silhouette
• , film noir
• , evening
• , deadlyvintage
• , coctail
• , blouson

One of my favorites: a loose, draped wrap-jumpsuit in slate-grey. New-wave-goes-Japanese delight! Pants cinch at hem or unsnap wide, a bright copper zipper opens the shoulder-pocket, dolman sleeves & extra-long ties. Big silhouette --- by Spazio Jeans, made in Italy

tags:

• 80s mtv
• , grey
• , new wave
• , neutrals
• , structured
• , silhouette
• , deadlyvintage
• , draped
• , futuristic
• , cool

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

tags:

• turquoise
• , beach party
• , vintage
• , asymmetrical
• , tropical print
• , hawaiian
• , canvas
• , pop
• , clothing
• , nautical

Youthquake mode. Ruffled babydoll nighty with matching panties. Le journal français --- in a soft cotton twill. Piping, patch pocket, neck-bow. Plus + a pair of puffy, elasticized, high-waisted bloomers++ A light-hearted subversion of nightwear. size : med/lg price : $115

tags:

• lingerie
• , fun
• , nighty
• , vintage
• , underwear
• , newsprint
• , bloomers
• , silhouette
• , deadlyvintage
• , babydoll

Terry-cloth kimono cover up in bright, juicy colors: raspberry, dark orange, pink lemonade, fruit-punch-red. Large brass zipper. Punchy and extravagant. By Royal Terry --- made in Japan. size : med/lg price : $62

tags:

• kimono
• , terry
• , clothing
• , swimwear
• , wild
• , fun
• , vintage
• , boho
• , cover up
• , brass

Glorious screen-siren wear by San Francisco's Roos Bros. Lustrous, deep-scarlet rayon. Ruched, petal sleeves boast circular cut-outs. Romantic scoop of draped neck is accented with a tripled bow. Sarong-style wrap skirt has an asymetrical, ruched cut-out, a looped belt and tripled bow. size : large price : $185

tags:

• late 1930s to mid 1940s
• , lustrous
• , vintage
• , iconic
• , sarong
• , silhouette
• , film noir
• , deadlyvintage
• , draped
• , dress

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , vintage
• , shell
• , little black dress
• , silhouette
• , pencil
• , deadlyvintage
• , dress
• , wiggle
• , apparel

New wave tuff in your knitwear jumpsuit. Fat grey and aqua chevron stripes. Scoop v-neck. Pointed waist. Loose harem pants cinch at the ankles. Sexy modified-clownsuit exercisewear = super duper fun. By ActiveWear. size : med/lg price : $62

tags:

• clothing
• , stripe
• , jumpsuit
• , chevron
• , new wave
• , silhouette
• , leotard
• , deadlyvintage
• , 80s mtv
• , indie

Glittering, retro-styled, knit set for night. Middy-length top has wispy cap sleeves, wraps closed (3 snaps protect your modesty), and ties at the side. The wide-legged palazzo pants are close-fitting through the hips and show off a pretty braid "belt" at the waist. Back zips shut. Scanty, silvery and sheer - perfect. size : small

tags:

• bonnie and clyde
• , knit
• , wrap
• , vintage
• , palazzo pants
• , 70s
• , glittery
• , silhouette
• , evening
• , retro

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothing
• , green
• , vintage
• , sack
• , organdy
• , silhouette
• , pencil
• , deadlyvintage
• , blouson

Faux-wrap dress with floating, tissue-thin, handkerchief hem. Black knit is decorated with a tropical border print. Spaghetti straps. Lined. By Simon Sez. size : medium

tags:

• black
• , sundress
• , tropical
• , disco
• , sheer
• , stevie
• , poly
• , dance
• , silhouette
• , draped