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

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• 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

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

Slinky & skin-tight St. Barts wear. Night-black plus rows of gold and silver sequins. Stretchy, glitter-black tube top. Spaghetti straps tie around the neck. Glossy, tulip-styled knit skirt. By Vicky Vaughn. Shine on. size : sm/med price : $82

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• beach
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , tube top
• , cocktail
• , gold
• , eco fashion
• , metallic
• , knit
• , vintage

Mid-century, African printed cotton shirt. Pumpkin-yellow, scarlet, charcoal-black, white, blue & indigo. Vibrant, off-balance print. Double-stitched seams --- triple-stitched cuffs. Two large patch pockets at front hem. Braided cord with tassels holds the collar closed. size : mens' extra-lg price : $65

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• indie
• , textile
• , batik
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , orange
• , dashiki
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , boho

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

Racy, racer-stripe nightgown offers a few (heh,heh) pointers. Deep purple, pale lavender and pink nylon. Figure-flattering verticals. By Formfit-Rogers. size : med/lg price : $22

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• lingerie
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , slinky
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , tricot
• , raunchy
• , nightgown

Sophisticate nightie, by Anne Klein for Lily of France. Semi-sheer, lustrous, charcoal-black nylon. Slinky. Bow ties up the deep cleavage. Falls to the toes. Minimal design, maximum effect. size : medium price : $65

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• full length
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , nighty
• , slinky
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , nightgown
• , deadlyvintage

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

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

Eye-catching, Beatles-era tie in grey-blue and shades of salmon-pink. Lovely, asymmetrical, geometric plaid. Textured silk. By futurist designer Pierre Cardin. price : $10

tags:

• brash
• , clothes
• , jacquard
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , grey
• , accessories

You want a shockingly-mismatched, electric-purple & gold, funky yuk-yuk of necktie? You got it. Op-print goofs around and blinds ya. Purples range from magenta to primary to mid-night. Dull gold contrast. Stripe/swirl. By Wembley "for the blue, black, or grey suit". Hmmm… I'd choose light grey. price : $18

tags:

• groovy
• , purple
• , necktie
• , disco
• , wide
• , psychedelic
• , kitsch
• , brocade
• , poly
• , eco fashion

Luminous, off-balance, illustrated tie offers up the brave new 20th c. world of automobiles, neoclassicism and decadent dress. Edwardian-age repackaged for a Mod sensibilty. Peaches, pinks and forest-green. By Wembley, "for the brown, olive or black suit". Indeed. price : $22

tags:

• indie
• , kitsch
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , synthetic
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , retro
• , deadlyvintage

Yippee-i-yay for the urban prairies. Honey-toned Dingo cowboy boots. Buttery, tan leather. Drippy with fringe. Stacked heels, floral lining, pointed toe, calf pulls. size : 6 M price : $75

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• charlies angels
• , nashville
• , recycled
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , western
• , vintage
• , boho
• , buttery
• , boots

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

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

Cock-eyed Americana. Free-run chickens on parade, dead trees, tin-roof shacks and little pink fences. A skinny little sweater with a wide collar and high-ribbed waist. Browns, white, yellow, red and pink. Little-girly by Little Lisa. size : med/lg price : $46 vintage,70s,novelty,cutesy,chick,sweater,knit,girly,indie,prairie,retro,30s inspired,bonnie and clyde,ribbed,baby,landscape,farm,poultry,farmhouse,americana,fashion,clothing,clothes,separates,apparel,long sleeve,acrylic,knitwear,stripe,hen,brown

tags:

• indie
• , green
• , farm
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , sweater
• , vintage
• , brown
• , chick
• , cutesy

Mint-green knit shirt. Border print is executed in a loud, acid-toned paisley. Yellow, red, black and teal. You will melt their eyes in surprise. size : large price : $21

tags:

• indie
• , paisley
• , psychedelic
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , wild
• , poly
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , knit

Early-seventies poker kitsch! Creamy-taupe pinstripe pattern is livened up with a playing card motif. Silky, supple, nylon knit. Skinny cut. size : med/lg price : $46

tags:

• skinny
• , separates
• , kitsch
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , brown