North African-styled caftan. Iridescent silk matches a striking design to a color palette redolent with the warm tones of the Sahara. Dusky lavendar, coral, golden-peach and bisque shimmer against each other in glossy waves. By Mr. Jac Jr., purchased at Lord & Taylor. size : med/lg price : $82

tags:

• full length
• , clothing
• , iridescent
• , gold
• , eco fashion
• , metallic
• , vintage
• , boho
• , mode
• , moroccan

Big swirls of soft-colored, syntheric crêpe de Chine. Pastel shades of pink, coral, blue & green. Exaggerated trapeze silhouette -- one deep box pleat at front. Piped edges. Hem flutters and flies as it catches the wind. size : med/lg price : $50

tags:

• indie
• , psychedelic
• , twiggy
• , go go
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , wild
• , pleats
• , eco fashion
• , deadlyvintage

Firecracker spider chrysanthemums. Heavy, slick, glowing, high-luster silk satin damask made up into a precisely-cut, dart-shaped, shift dress. Edges are piped -- sweetheart neckline -- back metal zipper. Textile, sewing & finishing shows off the best in vintage Asian garment-making. Lined in silk. size : med/lg price : $68

tags:

• floral
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , traditional
• , tailored
• , fitted
• , china
• , eco fashion
• , metallic
• , 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

tags:

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

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

tags:

• breakfast at tiffanys
• , ingenue
• , clothing
• , brocade
• , cocktail
• , eco fashion
• , dressy
• , vintage
• , satin
• , evening

Go crazy bright! Go girly scooter! Go, blossom go! ! ! Nalii Pop floral sundress, hey there. Thin, soft, cotton barkcloth. Bright-white, pink, robin-blue, mustard-green, dark-green, orange, and plum-pink. Hawaiian Island floral pattern bears a surprising yet satisfying resemblance to Dutch tole. Dress is a big triangle, cut down the middle and across the hem by wide blue piping. A bow accents front and back. Buttons close the back. Small side pocket. size : lg/ extra lg price : $45

tags:

• a line
• , eco fashion
• , dutch
• , hawaiian
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , blossom
• , twiggy
• , white
• , clothes

High-luster, synthetic knit dress. Light as a feather. Oh so feminine and sweet. With a groovy, deer-in-the-forest novelty-print --- wallpaper design meets psychedelic-landscape plus a shake of cute. Green-blue and snow-white. size : lg/ extra lg price : $38

tags:

• indie
• , synthetic
• , green
• , lustrous
• , eco fashion
• , knit
• , vintage
• , tricot
• , daywear
• , cutesy

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

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

tags:

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

Playful, unique and totally of its time --- the flapper-styled, Hawaiian butterfly dress. A simple, dart-fitted, sleeveless shift with a dropped waist & gathered skirt ruffle. Soft, sateen cotton. Browns, golds and greens. The textile is a moody watercolor of large beautifully-detailed butterflies. A butterfly applique, studded with rhinestones, flirts at the neckline. Bright yellow buttons close the side from arm to skirt, leaving a 14 1/2" high vent on the side. Beautifully constructed, by Lois Russell for Malihini of Honolulu. size : med/lg price : $70

tags:

• mad men
• , eco fashion
• , drop waist
• , hawaiian
• , green
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , pleated
• , applique
• , vintage

Bronze Star. Ultra-sexed-up teddy from the age of the Scandal Suit. Metallic bronze satin nylon + glittery floral net knit. Starburst piecing. Prismatic-metallic effect. Snap crotch. Sheer back. Fabulousness --- by Formfit Rogers. size : sm/med price : $50

tags:

• lingerie
• , bunny
• , vintage
• , brown
• , red light
• , underwear
• , bronze
• , teddie
• , provocative
• , deadlyvintage

Doupioni silk top with matching sash. Vivid yellow silk is screened in brights: orange, pink and green. High, keyhole neck closes with a button. Side vents. Full sleeves. Sash belt cinches the waist. Hand-finished. size : large price : $62

tags:

• floral
• , belted
• , bold
• , doupioni
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , cocktail
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , retro

Loose, soft shirt by Jordan Marsh of Florida. Cute-as-pie repeat bird-print in dark-brown & ivory. Rayon/cotton blend - feels like light-weight flax. Pointed collar. Breast pocket. Tapered fit. size : medium price : $48

tags:

• indie
• , rayon
• , white
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , pop
• , eco fashion
• , vintage
• , deadlyvintage
• , cartoon

Fa-la-la the scooter dress, speeding by in a blazing bleed of high-keyed colors. Ticklish, psychedelic, Japanese-village landscape pattern in all-brights. Bows and flaps. Undershorts. By Janet Lynn God-forgive-her. Don't stand too close or you'll burst into flames. size : med/lg price : $38 vintage,60s,psychedelic,scooter,dress,mini,indie,skort,bows,shrunken,a line,mod,youthquake,kitschy,asian inspired,acid,fun,summery,bright,fashion,clothing,green fashion,clothes,pink,cotton blend,maternity,brash,novelty,club,neon

tags:

• a line
• , deadlyvintage
• , vintage
• , shorts
• , eco fashion
• , asian print
• , recycled
• , clothing
• , psychedelic
• , dress

Color-block Hawaiianna. Greet the spring in the *brightest* pink & green floral dress by Malia of Honolulu. Waffle-weave pique --- colored tulip-pink, fern-green, and tomato-red. Crisp, oversized floral shows the influence of mod-era Pop textile house Marimekko. Draped & curved bodice with empire waistline. A wide waistband cinches tight. Column skirt. size : large price : $75

tags:

• indie
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , hawaiian
• , vintage
• , pique
• , deadlyvintage
• , plunging
• , dress
• , gown

Light and airy, semi-sheer, cotton gauze shirt-dress in bright colors and a playful textile. Lemon, lime and pink-sherbert shades. Perfect for a school-teacher, Brownie-leader, toy-shop owner or mama --- kids will love the splashy Pop-art jungle-print with parrots as big as their fists! Skinny fit. Covered, bead buttons. Fold-pleated, floor-length skirt. Hem it up to add legs! size : sm/med price : $70

tags:

• floral
• , sheer
• , pleated
• , clothing
• , recycled
• , pop
• , hostess dress
• , green
• , eco fashion
• , vintage

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

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

Straight from the late-60's… one heck of a suit. Thick, cotton-backed suiting shows off a hypnotic herringbone stripe in brick, chocolate, forest-green and white. Pants are stright-leg, with a front zipper. Satin-lined. Couture quality. Store label is Saks Fifth Avenue. Maker label has been removed but golden "G" buttons give a hint. size : medium price : $310

tags:

• wool
• , carnaby street
• , gold
• , vintage
• , brown
• , satin
• , deadlyvintage
• , saks fifth avenue
• , youthquake
• , designer

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

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

Glossy, rust-red knit poly gown. Spaghetti straps, ruched bust/back, empire waistline and tapered hem. Comes with a sweet little crochet shrug with peek-a -boo back. size : small price : $72

tags:

• bonnie and clyde
• , clothes
• , style
• , clothing
• , poly
• , knit
• , vintage
• , evening
• , deadlyvintage
• , maxi

Simple, princess-seam shift. The material is all --- bright, whacked out colors juicing up an expressionistic floral-meets-batik print. Made of a tactile, striped pique. Ethno-color-splash! By John Abbott. size : med/lg price : $46

tags:

• indie
• , batik
• , psychedelic
• , clothing
• , wild
• , pop
• , vintage
• , daywear
• , pique
• , deadlyvintage