This body of this sumptuously detailed blouse is made of white nylon sheer brocade lined with white plain weave nylon; long sleeves are unlined. A triangular pattern of bugle beads covers the blouse with a pearl at the center of each triangle. The pointed collar, a tie shaped front placket and the cuffs are heavily beaded with white cut beads. The placket has four domed beaded 1" diameter buttons; the placket closes with snaps. The collar, cuffs and placket have pearl and bead edgings. The bottom has a straight hem. The close up image is shown over a pink background ...

Size: Medium - 10
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-110
Price: $155.00

This elegant 3/4 length coat is made of luxurious wool boucle fabric with a dark olive green background with black loops on the surface. It has a face framing detachable 3 1/2" wide rich brown mink stand away collar with an under collar small button and loop. It is completely finished underneath the fur collar so it could be worn collarless. It closes mid front with three 1 1/4" diameter black textured buttons with raised rims; bound buttonholes. The front sleeves are raglan style with a dolman back sleeve; thin shoulder pads. The back has an under arm triangular inset for ease in movement ...

Size: Large - 14
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-135
Price: $65.00

This skirt is made of luxurious wool boucle with a dark olive green background featuring black loops on the surface. The 1" wide set on belt closes with one button; plastic side zipper. The skirt has a one panel front and a two panel back with fitting darts. The mid back seam has a 10" walking pleat at the bottom. Black taffeta lining with 3" long side slits is attached at the waist. A matching 3/4 length coat 11-135 is a slightly different size, but the measurements may work for you. The two pieces together make a striking winter suit. No label on the skirt, but the fabric is identical to the coat and they came together ...

Size: Small/Medium - 8/10
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-138
Price: $25.00

This feminine gently shaped skirt suit is made of a becoming light blue basket weave imported wool fabric. The waist length jacket, with a high round neckline, has a 3" wide collar with an under collar button; medium shoulder pads. It has front and back princess seams with 1" long rounded vents at the bottom front. It closes mid front with three 1" diameter bright blue lustrous buttons; bound buttonholes. An extra button is on the inside front facing. Light blue rayon crepe lining is put in with hand stitching. The skirt has a 3/4" wide set on belt and a metal side zipper. The skirt front is one piece; the back is two-piece with a 9" pleat at the bottom ...

Size: Small - 6/8
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-137
Price: $65.00

1940 UT Tailoring Mill Wool Pinstripe Skirt Suit

The colors in this 1940's pinstripe wool skirt suit are medium gray, with a yellow and a cream five thread stripe between alternating narrow dark gray stripes. Utah Tailoring Mills 1940's suits were superbly designed and were custom tailored. The jacket, with big shoulder pads, has high curved pointed lapels; it closes with two self covered buttons. The bottom of the jacket is cutaway. Slanted pockets with 6" by 3 1/2" mitered stripe pocket flaps add emphasis to the lines of the jacket. It has a center back and curved fitting seams. Lining is gray rayon satin. The skirt with a CC metal side zipper has a 1 3/4" wide waistband ...

Size: XSmall - 4
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-115
Price: $175.00

I received my suit and blouse and couldn't be happier!!!...the clothes were immaculate and had no musty odor like some of the vintage places I have tried. THANKS!!!!

1980's Susan Bristol Light Weight Plaid Wool Long Wrap Skirt

This well made long wrap skirt is made of light weight woven wool plaid in muted shades and tints of tan and brown with cream. The plaid pattern is vertically placed to slim and flatter the wearer. The faced waist band has 4" long enclosed elastic sections on each side waist. The left front wraps over to button on the right inside waist, then the front skirt panel wraps to the left and buttons. The left inner skirt side seam is only 7" long for holding the under wrap in place and for maximum comfort and movement. The inner skirt is open for 8" above, and 20" below this 7" long side seam. The skirt is further shaped by front and back fitting darts ...

Size: Large - 16
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-125
Price: $45.00

1970's Talbots Black & White Check Wool Pants

These slim black and white small scale tattersall check pants, made of 98% wool, show Talbots' fine workmanship and classic styling. All seams are either bound or machine overcast. The waist band closes with a black button and an under button. The plastic zipper becomes invisible in the side seam; no pockets for a smooth line. A 2" long vent is on each leg bottom side seam. Label: Talbots, Petites, 98% wool, 2% Spandex, Made in U.S.A., 4P. Note: A small tattersall checked pattern does not photograph well. Please refer to the close up image ...

Size: XSmall Petite - 2P/4P
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 2-101
Price: $25.00

1960's Aqua & Magenta Oval Print Skirted Nylon Swimsuit

This early 1960's colorful swimming suit is made of heavy nylon knit with overall print of aqua irregular oval shapes accented with lavender and magenta on a white background. The front has a shaped V-Neck; the back has a deep U shape. The armholes, neckline and inner panty leg openings are elasticized. The inner panties under a 12" long skirt have an upper white spandex section, then a print section below; the crotch is lined with tan nylon. The inner floating bra with a thin foam lining has a 3/4" wide elastic under band. A separate double fabric sash is 1" wide and 56" long. Label: Hand Wash, Line Dry, 87 % Nylon ...

Size: Medium - 12
Condition: Excellent/Very Good
Item Number: 11-146
Price: $25.00

1980's Brenner White & Navy 2 Piece Skirt Set

This two piece white and navy striped skirt and side tie top is made of fine quality woven polyester. Below the striped shallow front and back boat neckline are horizontal and vertical navy stripes for a yoke effect. 3" wide band sleeves are plain navy. The drop waist slip-over-the-head top has a navy colored bottom band lined with white; tapered ends, 10" long in front and 14" long in back, tie at the side front. The elastic waist skirt has a 4 1/2" wide hip yoke with light gathers below. 8" wide horizontal and vertical navy stripes are at the bottom. Label: Brenner Petites. New York Designer Eleanor Brenner is noted for ...

Size: Small Petite - 6P/8P
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-210
Price: $45.00

1960's Claire Tiffany Scribble Print 2 Piece Dress

This short sleeved two piece dress is made of cool heavy nylon knit in a black geometric scribble design on white. It is washable and does not wrinkle when packed. Each side of the rolled collar of the top extends into a scarf and goes through a loop at the bottom of the V neckline to end with four dangling black balls. A short plastic zipper is on the upper back. The straight skirt has an elastic waistband in a casing. Label: Claire Tiffany, Traveler, 100% Celanese Arnel Triacetate (an early form of nylon) ...

Size: XSmall - 2/4
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-140
Price: $25.00

1960's Embroidered Floral Design Linen Skirt

The heavy woven gold colored linen fabric of this shirt has an all over cream colored machine embroidered floral and vine design. The 1 1/4" waist band buttons in mid back above a metal zipper. Front rectangular pockets are side opening. Fitting darts are on the one piece skirt front and two piece skirt back ...

Size: XL - 18
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-126
Price: $35.00

My friends and I live in Holland and we really like the kind of clothes you put up for sale. We also appreciate your affectionate prose for the style and quality of the clothes, as we share your love for detail, excellent design and craftsmanship.

1950's Scattered Kite Print Full Gathered Black Cotton Skirt

This full gathered 1950's skirt is made of crisp black background cotton percale. The scattered dynamic print has lime green, turquoise and black and white kites, all featuring white tails and strings. The 1 1/2" wide set on belt closes with a button above a metal side zipper. Small hanging loops are on each side of the inside waist. Please note: the background of the fabric is black, although it appears as dark navy in the photos ...

Size: Medium - 12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-144
Price: $35.00

1950 Pale Green Cotton Flared Tiered Skirt

This pale green cotton muslin skirt with three gathered tiers is very full, wider than a full circle. The first tier is 9" wide, the middle tier is 9 3/4" wide and the bottom one is 11" wide. The 2" wide waist band closes mid back with a 1" diameter mother of pearl button; metal zipper ...

Size: Small - 6
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-121
Price: $45.00

1950's Lace Row Covered Front Sheer White Blouse

What a pretty feminine white sheer knit nylon long sleeved blouse to show off your prettiest slip or camisole. It has a high round neckline with a narrow band of white cotton lace. It closes mid front with four sets of three 1/4" diameter mother of pearl buttons; two more on the plain cuffs. On the bodice front are seven rows of 1/2" wide white cotton lace insertion with tucks on each side; the back is plain. The bodice is lightly gathered onto a 4" wide hip band. Label: Lee Mar of California, 100% nylon ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-119
Price: $35.00

1950's Floral Lace Yoke Long Sleeve Crepe Blouse

This long sleeved off white rayon crepe blouse with a narrow rolled pointed collar has a face framing white cotton lace yoke outlined with a 1" wide lace ruffle. There are gathers below the front and back yoke along with front and back shaping darts. It closes mid back with five decorative 3/4" diameter lustrous white buttons; one matching button is on each 1" wide cuff. Show if off with a flared dressy skirt. The close up image of the lace was taken on a peach colored dress form to show off the pattern ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-129
Price: $35.00

This long sleeved face framing tailored white cotton broadcloth blouse has many feminine details. Show it off tucked into jeans, western style pants or with a long full skirt. The top of the 1 1/2" wide neck band, with 1/2" wide insertion in the middle, has a 3/4" wide pleated edging. A similar treatment is on the cuffs of the slightly puffed long sleeves. The center front has a vertical row of 1" wide insertion with seven 1/2" tucks on each side. Four horizontal bands of 1/2" wide machine crochet trim adds further detail. It buttons mid back with nine 3/8" diameter pearlized ...

Size: Medium - 10
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-128
Price: $35.00

1960's Sleeveless Wool Knit Sequined and Beaded Top

This sleeveless scoop necked pale pink top has a wool knit base completely covered with pale pink iridescent sequins. Pale pink twisted seed beads form horizontal scallops. At the top of each scallop are 3" long drops; 1 plain, 1 with a tiny pearl bead, and 1 plain iridescent 3/8" diameter disc. The sleeve openings, neck edges, and along the edges of the zipper opening is twisted seed beads. The bottom has 1 1/2" long fringe also with alternating ends. A 1/2" wide plain section forms a fitting line with twisted bead edges and bead ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 8-123
Price: $85.00 $60.00

I received my suit today and am over-the-moon delighted! It fits to a tee! I love the warmth of wool, and it is so difficult to find it these days in it's full, pristine condition without some man-made fabric over-shadowing it. And I love tweed. Lovely, lovely, lovely! I am a satisfied customer!

This white cotton 1960's bowling shirt has a blue cotton twill pointed collar with a loop and under collar button. A small embroidered bowling figure in yellow and brown is on each collar tip. Above the upper patch pocket the name "Don" is embroidered. The right arm patch in gold, blue, black and red says, "I beat my coach." Two youth award patches in gold, red, white, black and blue are on the left sleeve. On the back is a Brunswick label outlined in red. Label: King Louie, for Junior Bowlers Only, 18 ...

Size: Small/Medium - 8/10
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-117
Price: $35.00

1960's Sequined Open Front Lurex Jacket

This is a dressy and shimmery open front, long sleeved black and silver knit lurex evening jacket. It is so versatile that you can wear it over a black sheath dress, dressy skirt or even with just a pair of pants. The high round neckline and front are edged with a double row of light gold and gun metal gray sequins. Alternating zigzag horizontal bands of black, gun metal gray, light gold and silver sequins are on the body and sleeves. It is fully lined with black rayon fabric ...

Size: XSmall - 2/4
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-123
Price: $35.00

This black velvet unfitted and collarless jacket with an open front and long sleeves will provide sparkle to any festive occasion. The vivid overall flocked floral pattern of green and purple rose bouquets is outlined with gold. The surface has a three dimensional effect and from a distance it looks like it is beaded. The backing of the velvet fabric is black taffeta; large shoulder pads. Label: Another Thyme, Small, 72% Acetate, 28% Nylon, Dry Clean Only, Made in USA ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-105
Price: $25.00

1980's Tootsies Navy Wool Crepe Princess Seam Jacket

This beautifully shaped and extremely dark navy wool crepe jacket has a curved collar and rounded lapels. It is completely piped with narrow pink wool crepe. It closes in mid front with one 1" diameter very dark lustrous navy colored decorative button. Front and back curved princess seams end in scallops which flare slightly over the hips. A 5/8" diameter matching button is at the top of each scallop, four in all; one button is on each sleeve. The lining is very dark navy light weight plain weave polyester. Label: Tootsies, 10, Made in USA, 100% wool crepe ...

Size: Medium - 12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-136
Price: $45.00

1970's Young Pendleton Light Blue Wool Blazer Jacket

This light blue women's blazer is made of incomparable quality Pendleton wool flannel. The classically styled jacket has a convertible collar and front and back fitting seams. It closes with two squared matching blue buttons. The upper chest pocket is bound; patch pockets are rounded. The mid back seam has a 9" long vent at the bottom; thin shoulder pads. The light blue lining is rayon taffeta. Labels: Young Pendleton, and Dry clean only, 15/16 ...

Size: Medium - 12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-109
Price: $25.00

This go-with-everything collarless tomato red detailed jacket is made of very fine wool gabardine. It closes mid front with six 3/4" diameter self covered buttons. Top stitched side front seams curve at the top then form a scallop before extending to angled pocket openings, each with a side scallop. Each scallop has a 1/2" diameter self covered button. There is a mid back seam with princess seams on each side and side fitting darts. It is lined with red rayon crepe; large shoulder pads. Label: Specially Tailored Junior-Lane, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off., Coats and Suits ...

Size: Small - 6/8
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-141
Price: $65.00

1970's Gunne Sax Floral Print & Lace Skirt

This full gathered flared skirt is a good example of the 1970's romantic revival by designer Jessica McClintock in her Gunne Sax line. The cotton polyester blend fabric has tiny floral sprays in olive green, rose, white and blue on a maroon colored background. It buttons down the front with eight 3/8" diameter slightly domed mother of pearl buttons. The 1 1/2" wide waist band is edged with cream rayon ribbon. 1/4" wide scalloped cream colored lace forms a panel on each side of the mid front and edges the bottom. 1 1/2" wide gathered scalloped nylon lace is above a 9" wide bottom ruffle. Label: Gunne Sax ...

Size: XXSmall - 0/2
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 10-122
Price: $25.00

Stay warm in style when you wear this wool pullover ski sweater. The cocoa brown, yellow and white design stands out on a black background. The 1 1/2" wide high round ribbed neck is edged with cocoa brown. 4" wide ribbed bands are on the sleeves and bottom. Label: 38 ...

Size: Medium - 10/12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 10-348
Price: $35.00

This scallop top edged camisole is made of gray lightly ribbed non sheer rayon fabric with machine embroidery and eyelet. It has light cream colored 1/2" wide rayon satin straps. The size can be adjusted by a 3/8" wide cream colored ribbon drawstring. Waist elastic goes through a bottom casing ...

Size: Small/Medium - 8-12
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 11-515
Price: $25.00

Capes were the basic wrap of the 1890's decade. This black two layer elbow length cape would not have provided much warmth so it was likely an evening cape. The outer layer is made of heavy stiff decorated and braided cotton tape in curvilinear designs, much like battenburg tape, but heavier and more decorative ...

Size: Adjustable - Small/Medium
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: 8-131
Price: $225.00

1980's Lilli Rubin Cream Snake Print Silk Blouse

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 ...

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

1980's Julie Francis Floral Print Silk Over Blouse

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 ...

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