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    2 piece and tiny Vintage 1960s Rose circles in chiffon Dress with jacket Satin waist Rose Garden Perfect

    $198.00
    This is so sweet. I can just picture Sarah Jessica wearing it in an episode of Sex in the City.....
    Side seam pockets are included on this dress that is so schiaparelli pink that if it had a label i am sure that is where it came from! This dress was custom fit for one of the wealthiest ladies in our area, and she was short in the torso and petite all over. Waist has a cummerbund of silk satin that hooks around over the top of the dress. The dress consists of a total of 4 layers of fabric. Underneath is a lining of silk crepe. That is topped with a layer of sheer voile organza. The top layer of lace with roses is attached to another layer of sheer voile. The roses are sewn in circles onto the lace fabric. They are made of tiny ribbon silk voile in hot pink color. The jacket buttons in the back, and the lining is tearing inside the armholes. Straps on the dress have been tied together.
    The roses are sewn circles of a sheer ribbon, stitched into circles onto a sheer base. The dress is lined. This dress is not 100% perfect, but it is perfectly wearable. There are a few teensy holes in the lining and a few tears in the layer of organza. There are a few picks in the lace and a few spots where the stitching in the ribbon has come undone. Nothing that can take away from the beauty and uniqueness of this outfit.
    Waist measures 24" and bust measures 34". Length waist to bottom is 20" and bodice measures 8 1/2" from waist up to top at zipper center back.
    Vintage 1950s Blue Lace and Tulle Dance Party Dress CotillionAsymetrical details Portrait Lovely Gorgeous Strapless XS Sassy Silly

    $149.00
    This dress has slight asymetrical detailing in the tulle at the top bodice and to balance it again in the layering of the skirt. It is a gorgeous blue, as you can see, slightly periwinkle in color. It has been adjusted to about a modern day size 4-6. There is a new sideseam zipper.
    Label in this dress is Cotillion Original. Waist measures 25". Bust measures 34". Rib circumference between bust and waist is about 25". This has been taken in several inches though and can be let back out if necessary, about 3"...
    Bodice has stays and entire dress is lined in gorgeous periwinkle taffeta. Center back length from top to bottom is 39". Please email if any questions!
    Dress is perfect condition.
    vintage Metallic Lace Skirt dance the night away dreamy design scalloped bottom

    $79.00
    Lovely skirt, vintage probably 1980, in a taupe colored lace with silver metallic threads. Label is Jayna New York.
    Waist measures 27"-28".
    Side zipper. Fully lined. Please ask questions. Length is 37". Perfect condition. This skirt could be awesome worn with a sweatshirt or worn with a camisole top.
    It could be perfect for a bridesmaid or a mother of the bride.
    Very adaptable and perfectly stylish modern look.
    Please note that the belt is sold separately.
    Vintage Art Nouveau Deco Amethyst necklace

    $39.00
    This long necklace has been remade. It started as a round piece that was originally on an old antique dress. Then someone added the purple glass beads to it. The center round piece measures 1 3/4" and is surrounded by tiny rhinestones, all are there, and the center holds a rectangle measuring 3/4" x 5 /16" of what appears to be amethyst.
    Vintage Ferragamo linen heels shoes pumps

    $32.00
    1" heel on these fabulous mint condition shoes. Guaranteed by Salvatore Ferragamo, these are an 8 narrow and measure on the inside: 2 1/2" width and 9" length. Worn very little, in the 1980s. They have leather toes and the rest is a taupe linen. Classy shoes!
    Vintage Fabric digital download Feedsack pattern Flour flower

    $2.49
    This pattern is redesigned into 12 colorways. the original scan was taken from a very old piece of feedsack cloth from the 20s or 30s. It is a lovely red flower with different background colors. Great for small projects, quilting, scrapbooking, etc. These colorways are in rectangles that measure 1 1/2" x 2" each.
    This image will be downloaded to you once you purchase and pay. The image download will not have the watermark logo that you see in this photo.
    These are high res, 300 dpi saved as jpegs. You download and save it to your computer and you can re use it as often as you like!
    Vintage Formal Gown elegant 1930s Black Sheer layers

    $349.00
    Solid soft black sheer silk ruched all the way down the body. I have lightened the photos to show details but this is solid black. Underneath is a full body lining in taffeta.
    Gown is from the 1930s and makes an elegant gown for a movie star celebrity event. Go to Hollywood or go to a Vampy Witchy Woman Burlesque event.
    The gown is XS and best fits a tall figure.
    Strapless corset bodice. Boning inside. Along the top of the corset is a ruffled row of lace.
    I have repaired a few places in the lace seaming that came undone and at some time a very nice new zipper was installed in the side seam.
    Bust 32-34"
    Waist 24".
    1970s Gunne Sax Victorian lace Mini

    $59.00
    Lovely lacy Victorian neckline Gunne Sax dress, upcycled to a mini length. Cream lace and pastel pink and green floral calico print. Long zippers close the wide cuffs.

    Self fabric tie sash, Lots of ribbons and laces.

    Bust 35"
    Waist 28"
    Probably close to a modern day 6.
    Length center back to bottom of hem is 35".

    Sweet little dress.
    Vintage 1950s circlette rhinestone watchband mint condition

    $19.00
    Lovely little gold metal and rhinestone watchband.
    Marked Kreisler Quality USA gold cont .025 (?) pat. #


    Vintage Sterling Silver and Onyx Deco Earrings for Freida

    $12.00
    This pair of earrings is sterling silver wrapping a center piece of onyx. They are stamped Silver Mexico and i date these to about 1940...Screwbacks, that could easily be remade into cuff links or pierced earrings if you preferred. Great deal on sterling!