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

Prairie-styled, Gunne Sax dress. Sheer, creamy calico is printed in a sweet, tiny-floral pattern. Sheer & delicate gauze puff sleeves have elasticized wrists. Corset bust is trimmed with rows of satin ribbon, lace ruffles, crochet and netting. Sash ties cinch the empire waist. Skirt is finished with a ruffle. Flowy, romantic, fully-lined. size : small price : $52

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• apparel
• , cream
• , boho
• , vintage
• , eco fashion
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , edwardian
• , belted
• , sheer

Floral-print maxi dress, by Jody T. Sheer, delicate peach lawn is printed white, aqua-blue, sky-blue, apricot, and ashes of roses. Poly/cotton blend. Rounded yoke ruches bust and anchors sash ties. Full, sheer sleeves. Crochet lace edges deep v-neck & wrists. Fully-lined. A band of ruffle finishes the hem. size : sm/med price : $68

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• floral
• , belted
• , steampunk
• , edwardian
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , boho
• , retro

Lanz goes schoolgirl with this backless, plaid wrap-dress. A glowing marine-blue, navy & sea-green tartan cloth. Bodice is lined in dark-blue broadcloth. Skirt is a-line and cut on the bias. With two crescent-shaped hip pockets. Slim. Shapely. Tea-length. size : med/lg price : $84

tags:

• wrapdress
• , clothes
• , belted
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , traditional
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , lanz

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothes
• , sheer
• , belted
• , clothing
• , cocktail
• , mourning
• , full skirt
• , vintage
• , little black dress

Celebrate curves and angles within this swing-era wrap-dress. Asymmetrical button placket swoops the body. Curved wrap skirt. Single hip pocket with a curved fold. Dolman cap-sleeves. Large mother-of-pearl buttons. Sheerish rayon crepe in darkest-black. A Reich Original. size : medium price : $240

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• mother of pearl
• , belted
• , rayon
• , clothing
• , vintage
• , little black dress
• , film noir
• , wartime
• , deadlyvintage
• , asymmetry

Shaheen-inspired, draped, 1980's wrap wiggle. In cotton. A narrow retro-50s Hawaiianna-be with vampy stylings --- sexy surplice top, bust-draping (starts at the shoulders), wide belt (exaggerated hourglass), and skirt narrows towards the hem. Diagonal draping travels from collar to knees. Big floral print in white & shades of blue. Back closes with big white buttons from neck to hem. Kick pleat. By Milanzo. size : lg/ extra lg

tags:

• blue
• , vintage
• , retro 50s
• , botanical
• , 1980s
• , pencil
• , deadlyvintage
• , floral-print
• , sexy
• , wasp waist

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

tags:

• mod
• , 50s
• , a-line
• , alligator
• , belted
• , faille
• , little black dress
• , glossy
• , audrey
• , plisse

Coal-black jersey wool is tapered and fitted. Dolman, bracelet-length sleeves, darted waist and a jewel neck. Faille-lined. Belted. Four square buttons highlight the simple design. size : med/lg

tags:

• wool
• , dress
• , wasp waist
• , deadlyvintage
• , film noir
• , little black dress
• , simple
• , vintage
• , fitted
• , clothing

Cotton wrap dress with ties and one-button closure --- Oh, it can only be a... SWIRL! This iconic dress was a must for housewives and ingenues. Creamy yellow cotton is embroidered with peach flowers and fern-green leaves. The embroidered design reads as a polka dot pattern below the bust. Cap sleeves with underarm gussets. Capacious, rounded patch pockets. Full full skirt. size : extra large

tags:

• embroidery
• , swirl
• , wrap
• , vintage
• , antique
• , deadlyvintage
• , yellow
• , dress
• , gusset
• , clothing

Oh, the joys of Jonathan Logan. This wool frock shows the FUN in late 60's fashion. Striated indigo knit is matched to a Tin Soldier print in off-white, orange & blue --- heel-to-toe stripes of Buckingham Palace guards. Metal buttons are stamped "Remington Express 20 GA" --- they appear to be 20 gauge shotgun bullet ends. Slightly-a-line. Small, rounded breast pockets. Top-stitching. Limited stretch. With metal loop belt. size : sm/med

tags:

• blue
• , knit
• , vintage
• , military
• , jonathan logan
• , deadlyvintage
• , soldiers
• , dress
• , top-stitched
• , buckingham palace

Malia of Honolulu goes garden frock. Slim-cut sundress with doubled straps, princess seams & a skinny a-line skirt. Sweetheart slope to neckline. Built-in soft cup bra (interior strap fastens seperately behind back). Cord tie belt matches straps. Fine cotton in a lovely honey-brown windowpane, studded with daisy & orange rose bouquets, print. Accompanying middy-length shirt has short sleeves, curved, notched collar and three self-covered buttons. size : medium

tags:

• indie
• , polynesian
• , deadlyvintage
• , dress
• , 40s influence
• , malia
• , plaid
• , rose
• , brown
• , vintage