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Order #MB449 Click here for photos Order Here	1950s Blue Wool and Satin Dress by Jo Copeland NEW LISTING We are very fond of this designer’s work. Jo Copeland was with Patullo for some years, and she produced some striking garments. This 1950s navy blue wool sheath dress is a lightweight one with silk satin bands interwoven through the darts at the midriff to finish in bows at the back. The same satin is used at the square neckline front and back. The 3/4 sleeves are cut kimono style. Center Back metal zipper. Label: Patullo- Jo Copeland Size: Bust: 36", Waist: 29“, Hips: 40“, Shoulders: approx. 15 1/2“, Sleeves: 20”, Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 45”, Hem Sweep: 42” Condition: Very Good - no holes or stains. There are two rewoven spots as shown. Price: $125
Order #MB452 Click here for photos Order Here	1959 Green Wool Tweed Suit by Jack Sarnoff NEW LISTING Jack Sarnoff was both a person and a label. Actually, this was a 7th Ave. family owned manufacturer of ladies coats, suits and tailored clothing from the 1950s to the early 1970s. For more on this label: link. The fabric on the slim line suit is great. It’s a French yardage by Lesur. I think the attached scarf is chic and lets you wear this is in a number of ways. We show a few possibilities. It’s a great place to showcase a favorite brooch. The princess line jacket has raglan sleeves. The suit is fully lined in silk. Side metal zipper in the skirt. Label: Jack Sarnoff New York, Tissu Fabrique en France par Lesur Paris 244632 Size: Jacket: Bust: 37”, Waist:33“, Shoulders: approx. 16 1/2”, Sleeves: approx. 20”, CB to Hem: 22”. Skirt: Waist: 26”, Hips: 38”, Waist to Hem: 25”, Hem Sweep: 40” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes Price: $185
Order #MB445 Click here for photos Order Here	1950s Navy Blue Shantung Suit by Hannah Troy NEW LISTING Hannah Troy did much more than start the petites sizing she is often credited with. The samples of her work we have found are always a treat. This c. 1955 - 1958 navy blue shantung suits is so well made and has a lovely line. The hip bone length jacket has a darted an curved shape with almost a bustier seaming a the front with an integral and functional bow. Plus there’s a tricky angled line at the center front. The 3/4 sleeves are a kimono cut and have a curved hem with bound button hole at the forearm. The skirt is pleated and flared over a half lining. We show it over a small crinoline. The jacket is lined in a sweet blue and white polka dot with a red accent. Side metal zipper to close the skirt. Not only is this a Hannah Troy, it’s from the fabled Julius Garfinckel store of Washington, D.C. Labels: Hannah Troy , Julius Garfinckel & Co. Washington Size: Jacket: Bust: 34", Waist: 28“, Shoulders: approx. 15”, Sleeves: approx 17”, CB Neck to Waist: 15”, Neck to Hem 18”. Skirt: Waist: 26“, Hips: full, Waist to Hem: 23 1/2”, Hem Sweep: 132” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. Lining is dingy across the back. Price: $185

Order #D2137 Click here for photos Order Here	1950s Dramatic Blue Draped Silk Vintage Dress by Ceil Chapman This dramatic blue silk twill dress was designed by American designer Ceil Chapman. And lovely example it is of her dinner/theater dresses. Dressy, but not bare. This dress has a dramatic front double drape, and a front neckline that can be worn as high or low as you choose with covered buttons and rouleau loops, deep kimono cut dolman sleeves with curved seamed and shaped cuffs. These close with even more buttons and loops. The skirt is flared and full. The waist is defined with a narrow self belt. A wonderful dress by an important and popular designer who garments continue to be desirable in today‘s market. Labels: Ceil Chapman. And apparently the original owner: Mary Jane Ball. Belt is labeled as well. Size: Bust: 34” - 35”, Waist: 26”, Hips: full, Shoulders: 15 - 15.5”, Sleeves: 23”, CB Neck to Waist: 16", Waist to Hem: 30, Hem Sweep: full Condition: Freshly cleaned, no stains, no holes, in Excellent Condition. The belt buckle is a little worn as often happens. The only issue is that the hem was shortened. at some point. The skirt is still quite long. SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Price: $325
Order #MB342 Click here for photos Order Here	Chic Late 1950s Navy Blue Dress by Christian Dior NY This beautifully made dress is from Christian Dior -New York, and we estimate it to be 1958 - 1960. It’s a navy blue linen? Weave with a sweetheart neckline, a back collar that extends into pleated ‘straps’ over the front and a slim skirt. The sleeves are kimono cut in the 50s style, with cuffs while the slim skirt has front pleats. This open at the front with bound buttonholes and Mother of pearl buttons, plus hidden snaps and hooks. The shaped belt also closes with a buttons and is cut on the bias. The construction is great, with organza interlining, bound buttonholes and an interior waist band. Labels: Christian Dior Original Made in U.S.A. Christian Dior-New York Inc. and Julius Garfinckel & Co. Washington Size: Bust: 36" , Waist: 26", Hips: 38”, Shoulders: approx. 15”, CB Neck to Waist: 15.5” Waist to Hem: 24". Hem Sweep: 46”. Condition: Excellent, but for some splits in the organza interlining. These do not affect the look or the wearability of the dress. No spots, stains or holes. Wear at belt buttonhole. Price: $275
Order #D2148 Click here for photos Order Here	Beautiful Early 1960s Loden Green Wool Vintage Suit By Helen Rose Occasionally, I consult with my fellow members at the Vintage Fashion Guild on a garment. Sometimes, to share a great find, but others to refine the date. With this suit, it was a case of both. We all agreed that it is a great design, and the date seems to fall in the 1962 - 65 range. The store label in question puts it to the earlier part of the 60s as well since Selman‘s changed their label in the mid decade. . The fabric is a loden green wool suiting and the jacket has clean lines with a remarkable front design . The extra large fabric button closure uses an extended tab and a huge buttonhole. The straight skirt has a wide shaped and boned waistband that is visible at the jacket cutout. This suit is fully lined in green silk. Skirt has a center back nylon zipper. And it’s all beautifully made. I wrote up a bio on Helen Rose for the VFG She was a well respected and successful film costume designer who moved into retail fashion in 958 until her retirement in 1972. Here’s a link to the VFG Article Labels: Helen Rose and Selman’s Louisville Size: Bust: 44" , Shoulders: 17”, Sleeves: 20”, CB Neck to Hem: 22" Skirt: Waist: 30”, Hips: 42”, Waist to Hem: 25”, Hem Sweep: 44” Condition: Excellent, with no spots, stains or holes. SOLD ON LAYAWAY! Price: $250
Order #D2149 Click here for photos Order Here	1980s Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Evening Gown Now this is a tall drink of water dress. A long swath of rayon velvet in deepest black with wide, almost off the shoulder neckline and slim ¾ length sleeves. The long lines are emphasized by princess seaming. The skirt flare is provided by a gathered kick flounce across the back. This may be from ODLR’s lower price line, but it is still well made with a full lining and net underskirt to support the flounce. Label: Miss O by Oscar de la Renta made in U.S.A. Size: Bust: 38" , Waist: 30" ,Hips: 39”, Sleeves: 19”. Shoulder to Waist: approx. 15”, Shoulder top Hem Front 55.5” Back 57”. Hem Sweep: 84”. Condition: Dress is Very Good, with one small ding to the pile at the front near the hem and another at the CB near the hem. Price: $95
Order #MI565 Click here for photos Order Here	1980s Thierry Mugler Navy Pinstripe Pants Suit This is one acquisition that makes me long to be taller. Ah well - a life time of wishing hasn’t made that happen! So here is a great Thierry Mugler pants suit for you. The long lines are really highlighted by the subtle pinstripe. The jacket has padded shoulder with a wonderfully seamed front to nip in the waist. The inset is white pique. Both this and the jacket close with Mugler’s press studs under decorative buttons. The wide straight leg trousers have no waist band and close at center back with a zipper. The spare snap and button packet is still attached inside the jacket neckline. Label: Thierry Mugler Paris Made in France Size: Labeled a 40. Jacket : Bust: 38”-40 ", Waist: 29", Shoulders; 15.75”, Sleeves; 24.5”, CB Neck to Waist: 15”, to Hem: 28" Pants: Waist: 28”, Hips: 42”, Outseam: 41”, Inseam: 30.5”. Condition: Excellent. No stains, holes or wear. Appears unworn. Price: $245

Order #MB336 Click here for photos Order Here	1950s Striped Wool in Cream and Brown Vintage Suit by Irene This wonderful early 50s striped wool suit has the Irene hallmarks of mitered lapels and cuffs with beautifully placed darts and a set in corner dart at the front waist. And tiny welt pockets, too. The skirt has a back kick plate with a floating panel behind it , another Irene technique. The jacket is fully lined in cream crepe de chine and the skirt is half lined with a side metal zipper. A wonderful suit by a premier designer in a rare large size. Labels: Irene Marshall Field & Co 28 Shop Size: Bust: 40" , Waist 32, Shoulder: 16“, Sleeves, 21 1/2". CB Neck to Waist: 16", CB Neck to Hem: 26 1/2". Skirt: Waist: 30", Hips: 40”, Waist to Hem: 27“, Hem Sweep: 42” Condition: No stains, one rewoven area on the outer sleeve as shown in close up. The jacket has been let out beautifully - this is only noticeable in the lining were there are light needle marks. I suspect the skirt was let out as well. Price: $350
Order #D2122 Click here for photos Order Here	Vintage 1980s Red Cotton Pique Dress from Nina Raynor SZ 14 Nina Raynor was and still is an exclusive ladies boutique in Delray Beach. This red cotton pique day dress features as hidden front placket closure with large black Cordwork double tassel. The cut is a T, with soft shoulders and kimono sleeves gathered into wide cuffs. There are side pockets and the dress is fully lined. Label: Nina Raynor Delray Beach. Size: Labeled 14. T shaped. Bust: 44" , Waist: 44", Hips: 44”, CB Neck to Cuff: 23”, CB Neck to Hem: 43”, Hem Sweep: 44”. Condition: Excellent, no spots, stains or holes. Price: $105
Order #D2119 Click here for photos Order Here	Vintage 1980s Winter White Coat Dress from Nina Raynor Sz 14 Nina Raynor was and still is an exclusive ladies boutique in Delray Beach. This winter white wool coat dress is form the early 1980s has a great a yet simple cut with big black wool bound buttonholes sand square buttons. The long sleeves have button cuffs. The shoulders are padded. And this is fully lined. Label: Nina Raynor Delray Beach. There is an imprint of another label - I wonder what it is was and why Ms. Raynor had it removed? Size: Bust: 46" , Waist: 44", Hips: 42”, Shoulders: 17”, Sleeves: 25”, CB Neck to Hem: 43 1/2",Hem Sweep: 36”. Condition: Excellent, Freshly cleaned with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $125

Order #D2135 Click here for photos Order Here	Vintage 1960s Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress and Cape by Mr. Blackwell SZ S/M This gold silk and gold metallic brocade cocktail dress in a fitted sheath style comes with a matching fitted cape from Mr. Blackwell, who was perhaps best known for his Best and Worst Dressed Lists. The dress is very fitted sheath in the ‘bombshell’ style with a back zipper. The cape has tailored shoulder seams, darts and arm slits with a double breasted front with huge covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Both pieces are line din god taffeta. Label: Mr. Blackwell Custom Size: Dress: Bust: 36", Waist: 27", Hips: 37”, Shoulder to Waist: 15 3/4", Shoulder to Hem: 36 1/2", Hem Sweep: 38" Cape: Shoulders: 15 1/2“, Length Center Back to Hem: 38”, Hem Sweep: 74” Condition: Excellent. No spots, stains or holes. Light wear to buttons. Price: $325
Order #D2116 Click here for photos Order Here	1970s Vintage Halston Evening Dress in Nude Silk Satin SZ M This is yet another find from a fine local estate filled with high end fashions from the 60s - 80s. This high style Halston label dress is a find in a tall and larger size. The fabric is a the lightweight liquid silk satin Halston used to such great effect. This fabric veritably floats and with the wrap front, will show a quite a bit of leg when worn. The lines are deceptively simple, with a wrap front with kimono sleeves, folds at the waist of the top and skirt, and gathered skirt waist across the back. It has a generously long and wide bias cut sash we show double wrapped and tied at the waist, or as a neck scarf in the Studio 51 mode. Label: Halston and 1973 - 1994 ILGWU Size: Labeled 14. Bust: approx. 36", Waist: 28", Hips: approx. 42”, CB Neck to wrist: 32”, CB Neck to Waist: 18”, Waist to Hem: 42 1/2". Hem Sweep: 52”. Condition: Excellent, Clean with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $1500
Order #B352 Click here for photos Order Here	1980s Vintage Mary McFadden Gold Lace Tunic Blouse SZ L A marvelous find from that fine local estate filled with high end fashions from the 60s - 80s. This high style Mary McFadden evening blouse in taupe and metallic gold lace is really an attention getter. The tunic style has a bateau neckline with padded sleeve headers, gathered sleeve caps, and long sleeves with zippered wrists. The ivory cord belt is wrapped with old gold threads that extend to make knotted ends. The top closes with a side nylon zipper. Labels: Mary McFadden and Bonwit Teller Size: Labeled a 14. Bust: 40", Waist: 35", Hips: 44”, Shoulders: 16 1/2”, Sleeves: 25”, CB Neck to Hem: 27” Condition: Excellent, Clean with no spots, stains or holes. Price: $125

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Brilliant 1980s Red Wool Dress By Galanos

We just acquired this Galanos dress and we couldn’t be happier. We haven’t had an example of this master designer’s work in some time. This day dress is a brilliant red wool crepe from the 1980s with curved raglan shoulder seams, channel stitched collar detail, bound buttonholes and large gold tone buttons. The shoulders are padded. We show this with a gold chain belt, which we can include if desired. It would look great with a wide belt and boots for winter wear. Like all Galanos dresses, it is beautifully constructed, with a silk chiffon interlining and chiffon bound seam edges. Side pockets, too.

Labels: Galanos and Neiman-Marcus

Size: Bust: 35" , Waist: 32" , Hips: 36", Shoulders: approx. 15", Sleeves: approx. 24" , CB Neck to Hem: 39", Hem Sweep: 38".

Condition: Excellent. This was beautifully taken in on the sides form the pockets down. From the quality of workmanship, I’d say it was done at Neiman-Marcus for the original owner.

Price: $245

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Lovely 1960s Cream Lace Malcolm Starr Dress

This is a lovely Malcolm Starr dress, definitely suitable for a modern wedding. Starr did a lot of beaded and glitzy evening and cocktail looks, so this is one of their more restrained designs. The deep cream lace is set off by a olive green silk bow and band. This dress is structured as an attached lace over blouse with its own metal zipper over a under dress with crepe bodice with lined lace skirt. The bow rests on the over blouse, the green band on the under dress. The under dress has its own metal zipper as well.

Label: Malcolm Starr New York

Size: Bust: 38", Waist: 28", Hips: 41" , Shoulders: approx. 16" , Shoulder to Waist: 17", Shoulder to Hem: 44" Hem Sweep: 42" .

Condition: Lace is Excellent, just cleaned. The lining has underarm rings, the lace is does not.

Price: $180

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1950 Traina-Norell Black Silk Shirtwaist Dress

It was a red letter day when we acquired a Jacques Fath and a Traina-Norell on the same day. This c.1949 - 1950 silk crepe de chine dress is in the shirtwaist style with lovely smocking at the yoke and hip line. The big, statement buttons, so typical of Norell, are mother of pearl with bound buttonholes. The skirt is full and long in the early 50s style. There are small shoulder pads. We show this over a mall crinoline, but it would take a larger one. The long sleeves are gathered and cuffed. And let me say, this is beautifully made. Norman Norell was one of the great American designer and his commitment to impeccable construction was well known.

Labels: Traina-Norell New York and Neiman-Marcus

Size: Bust: 40" Waist: 26" Hips: Full, Shoulders: 15" Sleeves: 24" CB Neck to Waist: 18" Waist to Hem: 31" Hem Sweep: 122"

Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Thread belt loops have been removed and there is no belt. We show it with a modern belt that will be included if desired.

Price: $270