New York designer Julie Francis came to national attention as one of the designers favored by Mrs. Kitty Dukakis when her husband was running for President. Julie Francis clothing retailed at that time from $300 to $1,000. This silk blouse is an excellent example of her detailed practical designs for sophisticated executive women. The designer said: "Our silks do not wrinkle and they travel well." It has a small scale over all cream, gray and black stylized abstract floral design with a vertical thin iridescent gold line. The high round ...

Size: Medium - 8/10
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 8-133
Price: $55.00 $25.00

This quality, almost sheer silk brocade fabric, has an over all snake print in cream and warm beiges. The high round neckline has 1/2" self binding. The back closes with seven 3/8" diameter light tan plain composition buttons. The cuffs on the long sleeves close with a matching single button. It has shirred slightly dropped shoulders over large shoulder pads. Seams are enclosed (French). The straight bottom is machine hemmed so it could be worn out or tucked in. Label: Lillie Rubin 100% SILK, Dry Clean Only ...

Size: Large - 14/16
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 8-135
Price: $55.00 $25.00

A very attractive nylon knit shirt in white and shades and tints of green. Does the print show oceans, forests, mountains? You decide or use as a conversation starter. No collar button emphasizes the open V neckline. Upper left chest pocket. It closes with five light green pearlized buttons ...

Size: Medium/Large - 40/42
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 9-319
Price: $25.00 $15.00

1970's Geometric Pattern Open Collar Black Disco Shirt

The smooth weave polyester fabric in this shirt has both black and dark navy background rectangular and angular sections with small white, brown, orange and green smaller geometric shapes within them. It almost has an "op art" look. There is no button at the collar to emphasize the open V neck. Long sleeves with 3" wide cuffs; straight hemmed bottom; six dark gray pearlized buttons. Label: Golden Arrow, M ...

Size: Medium/Large - 40/42
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 9-321
Price: $22.00 $15.00

What becoming colors are in this pale pink polyester knit sleeveless gown with an attached raspberry colored sheer float. The front and back bodice has a V neckline. The rolled collar float is attached below the bust line at the high waistline. The flared skirt is gathered at the mid front. The float covers the arms and floats to hip length in back. Mid back plastic zipper. Label: 11/12 ...

Size: Medium/Large - 12/14
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 10-245
Price: $35.00 $25.00

1950's Black Moiré Taffeta Boat Neckline Blouse

This blouse, made of black rayon moiré pattern taffeta, has a high wide front and back boat neckline. Moiré is a treatment of smooth taffeta which gives it a rich watered effect. Sleeves with small shoulder pads are 3/4 length. The blouse is shaped with front and back fitting darts. It has a mid back non separating metal zipper with a 3" long slit at the bottom. It will look great with a flared skirt ...

Size: Large - 14
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: 11-134
Price: $25.00 $15.00

This tailored wool heavy double knit and semi fitted navy colored coat dress has a slightly flared A-Line skirt. It is enhanced by color and interesting details. The front placket below the tunnel neckline with diagonal buttonholes bound in red buttons closes over four red and white buttons. The split cuffs on the long sleeves are lined with red and close with a matching button. A 4" wide mid front pleat is below the placket. The back has a center back seam. The dress is shown with an included red plastic belt, or you could accessorize it with your own navy colored belt or a narrower red belt. Label: Carillon, New York ...

Size: Medium - 10
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: 10-233
Price: $35.00 $25.00

Two for one! This long sleeved cotton percale long dress comes with a matching pinafore in a small scale delicate blossom print in pinks, white, lime green, and white on a pale aqua background. It was likely made for a reenactment or a theater production and it is hard to date such dresses accurately, but the print appears to be 1950's. The empire waist dress has a high shallow square neckline in front with a rounded back neckline; center back metal zipper. The bodice has fitting darts. The long sleeves have elastic at the bottom forming a 2" wide ruffle. The full skirt is gathered. The open back pinafore has 5" wide ruffles over the shoulders ...

Size: Small/Medium - 6/8
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 10-223
Price: $50.00 $25.00

Everybody needs a red coat to brighten your gloomy day or spirit. It closes with five sculptured 1" diameter buttons. It has a wide spread pointed collar. The modified raglan sleeves have slightly dropped arm holes. 1" wide straps on sleeve bottoms go through three self loops and button with slightly smaller buttons. There are 2" wide, 6 1/2" long slanted welt pockets. A 1 1/2" wide and 67" long tie belt goes through self belt loops. The lining is heavy red satin. The coat has a center back seam. The light on the bottom of the images is caused by the sun coming through a blind; there is no variation in color. Label: Juli de Roma ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 8-404
Price: $45.00 $25.00

1970's Woven Stripes Cotton Blend Shirt Dress

This button front dress, with the appearance of an extended length shirt, is from the late 1960's or early 1970's. The fine quality cotton poly blend sateen fabric has variable width black and yellow woven stripes. 2" wide pointed collar; the 2 1/2" wide yoke is cut in one with the sleeves with pleats at each side at the shoulder; shoulder pads. The front closes with eleven 1/2" diameter black shiny buttons. The long sleeves have 1 3/4" wide single button cuffs. Side seam pockets ...

Size: XL/XXL - 20/22
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: 8-223
Price: $45.00 $25.00