1950s

For the Poker Queens and the Blackjack Betties, this dress is for you!! Every woman needs a little black dress in her arsenal and this stunner screams Viva Las Vegas! Fashioned in a luxuriously soft black velvet, this strapless bombshell dress hugs and accentuates all of your curves!

Dress has light boning on each side of the bodice. One side the boning is broken, but it is still within the casing and functional. The dress has two pockets below the nipped-in waist and a hem that goes to just below the knee. Fastens in the back with a plastic zipper.

The real piece de resistance is the jacket! Made of a tomato-red linen with matching black velvet facing, the jacket has a beautiful black and metallic gold soutache scrollwork design in the shape of hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades, which runs down the front lapels and around to the back of the shoulders. The soutache is adorned with red, yellow and green jewels. Jacket can be worn with the dress or on its own.

Measurements

Bust: 32"
Waist: 25"
Hips: 35"
Total Dress Length: 36"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: Helen of California

Condition: Very Good
Boning on one side of the bodice is broken but still in the casing and fully functional since it is lightweight and only there for shaping. Priced accordingly.

This chic cotton dress is guaranteed to be a summertime favorite! 

Fashioned in crisp cotton with a colorful paisley print, this great dress is fitted at the waist, has French cuff sleeves and a hidden side pocket. 

Dress is unlined and fastens up the front with buttons. 

Garment Measurements

Bust: 40"
Shoulders: 15"
Waist: 32"
Hips: Full
Total Length: 45"

Label: None

Condition: Good
Garment has dingy discoloration under the arms and one of the sleeves is noticeably faded. Dress is missing its original belt. Still wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

There's nothing more timeless than paisley print and this is one classic dress you'll wear year after year!

Fashioned in a crisp blush cotton with a fabulous gold, green and coral paisley print, this fun frock features a wrap front with asymmetrical covered buttons, an oversized pointed fold down collar and side pockets.

Dress fastens up the front with buttons and comes with its original belt. 

Garment Measurements

Bust: 36"
Shoulders: 16"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 44"
Total Length: 47"

Label: None

Condition: Excellent
No major flaws to note other than the belt looks slightly dingy.  Priced accordingly. 

This skirt has so many hearts, it's impossible not to fall in love with it!

Fashioned in a crisp cotton, this darling handmade skirt features a lovely, colorful folk art inspired pattern full of hearts! 

Skirt fastens up the back with a metal zipper and a button. 

Garment Measurements

Waist: 28"
Hips: Full"
Total Length: 30"

Label: None, Handmade

Condition: Very Good
Overall the skirt is in great shape, however the zipper rusted a little at some point and some of that rust transferred to the skirt fabric.  There are two small rust spots on the back of the skirt near the top (See photos). Fortunately, the pattern on this skirt is so busy it is hardly noticeable. We were able to remove the rust from the zipper, but there is some rust staining on the zipper tape, which is not visible when worn. Still wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

You'll want to twirl all day in this great half circle skirt!

Fashioned in a crisp cotton, this darling skirt features a beautiful botanical print with lots of leaves and a few small flowers peeking through the crosshatch lattice. 

Skirt fastens up the back with a metal zipper and a button. 

Garment Measurements

Waist: 26"
Hips: 44"
Total Length: 31"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
There is a discolored patch near the hem on the back right of the skirt and a few tiny stains on the waist. (See photos) Button looks like it has been moved, which is why there is a gap at the waist (pictured). Still wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

You'll be prettier than a rose in this darling summer weight dress. 

Fashioned in a crisp, white cotton with a beautiful pink and black floral print, this fabulous dress is fitted at the waist and features a self-fabric placket with fold-down collar and French cuffs. 

Dress is unlined and fastens up the front with buttons.

Garment Measurements

Bust: 38"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 48"
Total Length: 43"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Dress shows light signs of wear. There is a small repair on the back of the bodice. (See photo) There also is a faint yellow stain on the left shoulder and a tiny pencil tip sized dark spot on the front near the waist. There is a hole in the interior collar facing, which is not seen when worn. Dress is missing its original belt and all of the buttons are missing their original rhinestones. Still wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

Your friends will be green with envy every time you wear this chic little frock!

Fashioned in a soft, medium weight green cotton, this fabulous dress is fitted at the waist and through the hips and has a darling green gingham tie collar and gingham trimmed oversized patch pockets. It also has cute gingham tabs on the shoulders with faux buttons. 

Dress is unlined and fastens up the back with a metal zipper. 

Garment Measurements

Bust: 42" Max
Shoulders: 15"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 48"
Total Length: 41"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Dress shows light signs of allover wear. It has 2 small pinholes on the back of the skirt. (See photo) A small portion of the waist seam stitching is looser than the rest. Still wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

Simple and sweet, this great skirt is just the right amount of both!

Fashioned in a lovely, soft sage green cotton, this beautiful piece is fitted through the hips and features two sections of knife pleat details on the front hem as well as an inverted back kick pleat with a cute bow detail. 

Skirts fastens up the back with a metal zipper and button. 

Pictured with our 1940s feedsack blouse available here. 

Garment Measurements

Waist: 26"
Hips: 38"
Total Length: 28.5"

Label: None, Just an AFL-CIO union tag

Condition: Very Good
Skirt shows light signs of wear. There is one tiny blue/green ink stain on the back right of the skirt above the ribbon. There also is a small run near the bottom on the front of the skirt. None of these flaws overly detract. Wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

Pair it with a cozy knit cardigan and your favorite tights, and you will have an autumnal look that is guaranteed to turn heads!

Fashioned in a medium weight crisp cotton, this darling dress features a Peter Pan collar and elasticized back waist for comfort. Dress is unlined and the bodice fastens up the back with buttons.

Garment Measurements

Bust: 40"
Waist: 30" to 36"
Hips: 57"
Total Length: 43"

Label: Chubbette Fashion (which is perhaps the WORST company name in fashion history)

Condition: Very Good
Dress shows signs of wear, particularly under the arms. Color looks slightly faded all over. Dress is missing its original belt and has had a button on the back replaced. None of these flaws overly detract. Priced accordingly. 

This darling summer dress is perfect for work or play!

Fashioned in a soft, medium-weight cotton, this sweet little frock features a rounded neckline, full skirt, hidden side pockets and beautiful pastel floral embroidery around the collar and down the front. 

Dress is unlined and fastens on the side with a metal zipper. 

Measurements

Bust: 38"
Waist: 24"
Hips: Full
Total Length: 40.5"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled. **

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Dress has a few tiny holes and a faint brown stain on one shoulder (See photo) and a small, faint black stain on the other shoulder. Hardly noticeable. Does not detract. Priced accordingly.  

Add some oomph to that skirt with this original 1950s crinoline! 

It has three fluffy layers of black nylon with beautiful floral lace details and trim and an elastic waist.

Measurements

Waist: 22" to 32"
Hips: Full
Total Length: 30"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Size: Marked Large

Label: Hoops! My Dear

Condition: Excellent
No flaws to note.

Dazzle your dinner party guests in this incredible fit-and-flare hostess dress!

Fashioned in peach taffeta with a navy blue cotton floral lace overlay, this striking number features a V-neck shawl collar, 3/4 sleeves with French cuffs and faux pocket flaps. Lace skirt is trimmed in horsehair to give it a nice flared shape. 

Dress fastens up the front with a metal zipper. 

Measurements

Bust: 32"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 46"
Total Length: 47"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: Claudia Young Original 

Condition: Very Good
Dress shows normal signs of light wear. The majority of the flaws are on the slip, which are not noticeable when worn. Slip has a few stains and holes. Missing original belt. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

Not a common silhouette for the time period, it's clear this chic little frock took some inspiration from Eastern fashion with its demure mandarin collar and wide kimono sleeves. 

Fashioned in a sturdy floral print cotton, this wonderful piece features a small white pique mandarin collar, wide bell sleeves and single side pocket. It is fitted at the waist with a slight flare at the hips. 

Dress fastens up the front with buttons and has belt loops for a belt. 

Measurements

Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 48"
Total Length: 41"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: A Paintset Fashion

Condition: Very Good
The white pique collar is a little dingy with age and not a crisp white. The sleeves have previously been taken out 2.5" and the original stitch holes are visible. The blue cuff band is probably not original and was added to cover the original sleeve's raw edge during the alteration. Dress is missing its original belt. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

This lightweight set is perfect for running errands on hot summer days or for drinking mai tais at Tiki Oasis.

Fashioned in a semi-sheer cotton blend with a batik style print, this chic set features a sleeveless fit and flare dress with pleated skirt and a cropped short sleeve bolero with black velvet trim. 

Dress is unlined and fastens up the back with a hidden zipper. 

Measurements

Bust: 40"
Waist: 30"
Hips: Full 
Total Length: 43.5"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled. Dress is pinned on mannequin **

Label: Elinor Gay

Condition: Excellent
No flaws to note.