Perma-pleated shirtwaist-dress. Intricate yet understated. Crisp yet soft, robin-blue fabric -- similar in feel to a 40's crepe rayon with a light drape. Sash belt. Beautifully-tailored. By Hadley. size : large

tags:

• blue
• , apparel
• , dress
• , rab
• , deadlyvintage
• , vintage
• , pleats
• , belted
• , clothes
• , rockabilly

Streamlined 80's, by Diane Von Fürstenberg. Cobalt-blue, slubbed-twill wrap suit with white piping. Straight skirt. Faux, jetted pockets. Iris-colored lining. Matching belt is meant to be worn outside jacket. Purchased from Neiman-Marcus. size : med/lg price : $78

tags:

• office
• , chic
• , garments
• , twill
• , clean
• , eighties
• , dvf
• , eco fashion
• , lux
• , piped

Influenced by the bias-cut frocks and nightgowns of the 30's. Flowing sapphire-blue poly knit with a slight sheen. Ruffled straps. Sweetheart neckline. Ruched bust. High waistband. Ties behind the back. A fluid drop of skirt. Skinny early-70's Bonnie & Clyde glam. size : medium

tags:

• blue
• , dress
• , maxi
• , hour-glass
• , deadlyvintage
• , vintage
• , poly
• , clothing
• , clothes
• , sapphire

Jewel-toned, boxy, cotton sateen top. Visual candy --- an ornate, fan-motif border-print covers front and back. Faux blue satin ribbon scrolls across the design and ties in a bow behind. Dart-fitted. By Minicare. size : large price : $76

tags:

• mad men
• , opulent
• , rockabilly
• , clothes
• , style
• , white
• , clothing
• , green
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion

Lanz goes nautical --- chambray sundress in pale-blue & white. Complimentary stripes -- horizontal at the bust, vertical 'round the hips. Classic styling: skinny straps button at the back, defined waist, full skirt & patch pockets. Cotton-lined bodice. Back zipper. size : medium price : $52

tags:

• picnic
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , eco fashion
• , summer
• , vintage
• , lanz
• , sailor
• , daywear
• , retro

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , feminine
• , clothes
• , sheer
• , girlie
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , eco fashion
• , vintage

Fitted top matches minimalist design to a abstract textile ka-pow! Slim-cut, high-necked, narrow-sleeved. The fine nylon knit reads like a vibrant watercolor painting. Reds, blues, ochre, fern-green, white, taupe and brown --- colors bleed and overlap. A "zephyr" zipper closes the back. By Eastmoor, "Eastmoor means quality". With original hang tags. size : small price : $42

tags:

• mad men
• , lightweight
• , tailored
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , boho
• , ohio knitting mills
• , modest

Cardinals & clouds sweater from Betsey Johnson's rare early-1970's label, Alley Cat. Cream, blues, red, brown, golden-yellow, green, black. Beautiful coloration & stitchwork recalls high quality Italian knits of the same era. The fun is all Betsey! Meow. size : extra small price : $58

tags:

• clothing
• , betsey johnson
• , crew neck
• , clouds
• , bonnie and clyde
• , shrunken
• , birdy
• , redbird
• , chunky knits
• , deadlyvintage

Techni-color mini dress. Electric & jewel-toned florals. Texturized crepe. Halter top. Low scoop of back. Go-go boots: optional. size : small petite price : $60

tags:

• indie
• , clothing
• , pop
• , cleavage
• , vintage
• , boho
• , deadlyvintage
• , petite
• , minidress
• , plunging

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , sheer
• , batik
• , print
• , clothing
• , cocktail
• , fitted
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , ethnic

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

Thirties-style, nylon night dress. The exaggerated Chrysanthemum print in baby-pink, neon-pink and neon-blue, sets this baby plunk down in a wilder age. Soft and slightly sheer. By Komar. size : med/lg price : $26

tags:

• lingerie
• , neon
• , clothes
• , white
• , clothing
• , nighty
• , vintage
• , nightgown
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage

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

Rainbow hues of pinks, violets, blues. Soft cotton jersey. Sweetly-shaped sundress with tiny straps and a full skirt. size : small

tags:

• charlies angels
• , clothes
• , sun dress
• , clothing
• , rainbow
• , knit
• , vintage
• , simple
• , 70s
• , retro

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

Black lace and sky-blue satin strapless evening dress. Glossy, puffed skirt wears an overskirt of scalloped Chantilly lace. Satin is ruched like candy ribbon down the back. Shaped with boning, netting and horsehair braid. Party dress for princess. size : small

tags:

• floral
• , green
• , vintage
• , 60s
• , satin
• , silhouette
• , netting
• , deadlyvintage
• , draped
• , wasp waist

Sexy as heck, soft & silky nylon nightgown. Girlish, rosebud-dotted, gathered bust is transparent … a double- layer of sheer chiffon. Ice-blue satin ribbons lasso the waist. A long drop of skirt. All in powder-blue. By Seamprufe. size : med/lg

tags:

• lingerie
• , nighty
• , vintage
• , satin
• , nightgown
• , off-the-shoulders
• , dress
• , maxi-length
• , sultry
• , vamp

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , clothes
• , clothing
• , fitted
• , knit
• , vintage
• , iconic
• , 60s
• , silhouette
• , pencil

High-intensity, checked skirt in robin-blue & reddish-brown. Burly yarns. A-line tweet of a mini. Mod-dish. size : sm/med

tags:

• wool
• , acid
• , tweed
• , 60s
• , 70s
• , deadlyvintage
• , plaid
• , youthquake
• , mod
• , brown

Milky-blue, sheer muslin shirtdress by couture house Lanvin. Pattern of miniature wildflowers in muted pinks, browns, and navy. Flowing dress is gathered at the wrists and waist. Billowing sleeves. Styled with a touch of French Colonialism… quilted shoulder, breast pockets and military neck. size : large

tags:

• loose
• , vintage
• , french
• , 60s
• , 70s
• , gathered
• , deadlyvintage
• , dress
• , quilted
• , designer

Yummy angora-stripe 40's sweater. Pencil-slim shaping makes you all curves. Dimensional navy knit is ringed with ivory angora at the collarbone. Neck turns down. A short metal zipper closes back neck. Elbow-length sleeves with wide, tight cuffs. Originally worn with a belt at the waist. size : medium

tags:

• wool
• , film noir
• , vintage
• , sweater
• , fur
• , clothing
• , angora
• , clothes
• , wwii
• , medium

Sherlock smokes a big pipe. Seventies' Victoriana kitsch. Op repeat-goes-Holmes-a'plenty. With handcuffs. In slick, thin periwinkle-blue nylon. Disco-ready. By Gino Paoli. size : mens' extra-lg

tags:

• mens
• , disco
• , victorian
• , psychedelic
• , handcuffs
• , light weight
• , novelty print
• , xlg
• , swinger
• , butterfly collar

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

Hey you baby doll. Lolita double-knit includes: polka-dot buttons, side smocking, attached sash, crochet collar, and the puffiest, smock-gathered sleeves. Textured. Colored baby blue. Snow White-meets-french-maid. Hem it up to mini + add long legs for the naughty version. size : lg/ extra lg

tags:

• blue
• , pin-up
• , clothes
• , clothing
• , dolly
• , vintage
• , 70s
• , deadlyvintage
• , maxi
• , dress