label: Razook’s
era: 1980s
details: emerald green plissé dress with gold lamé trim and tiered ruffle hem. lined with non-stretch poly. made in usa.
condition: excellent
fabric: polyester
size: 10
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
length: 40”
waist: 34”
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 40”
hips: 42”
label: Mary McFadden
era: 1980s
details: black plissé column gown with gold woven fringed sleeves structured with shoulder pads, zipper at neck and side
condition: very good
fabric: polyester
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
length: 58”
waist: 26-44”
shoulders: 17”
sleeve length:
chest: 30” with stretch but sleeves don’t leave much room
hips: free
label: Andrea Odicini
era: 1978 - dated by custom Bergdorf Goodman label
details: burgundy textured tunic dress, metallic patterned shawl with fringe trim, and gold braided tassel belt. made in Italy
condition: excellent
fabric: silk and lurex
size: 44
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
length: 44”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 23”
hips: 52”
shawl: 93” (including fringe) x 24”
label: Frank Masandrea for the Diamond Collection
era: 1980s
details: evening gown with pleated gold lamé bodice and red velvet skirt. bodice has boning for structure and spaghetti straps hidden by the fan sleeves
condition: very good - straps appear to have been sewn down to be made shorter but could be easily undone
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
length: 56”
waist: 26”
chest: 30”
hips: 46”
label: Jonny Herbert
era: 1955-1963 (based on union label)
details: black cocktail dress with tulle-lined pleated satin ruffle skirt. includes pink flower pin attached to velvet bow that it was found with, may have been addition and is removable.
condition: very good - some fading on fabric that’s covered by the ruffles
fabric: feels like rayon
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
length: 39”
waist: 27”
chest: 17”
hips: 46”
label: none
era: 1960-70s
details: neon floral print Hawaiian shift dress with bow trimmed bell sleeves. made in Hawaii.
condition: very good
fabric: feels like a cotton/poly blend
measurements:
length: 35.5”
waist: 34”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 12”
chest: 18”
hips: 42”
label: none
era: 1960s
details: light orange striped mohair mini dress with elastic puff sleeves - fabric has some stretch
condition: excellent
fabric: mohair
measurements:
length: 35”
waist: 24-30”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 9”
chest: 14”
hips: approx 30-38”
label: Evelyn Byrnes
era: 1960s
details: gorgeous long sleeve floral silk gown with sheer chiffon layer
condition: very good - minor wear consistent with age and appears to have been hemmed with seam allowance in tact so could easily be let out or left as is
fabric: silk
measurements:
length: 56”
waist: 30”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 18”
label: none
era: 1970s
details: psychedelic print zip up house dress with tie collar and belt, has one pocket
condition: excellent
fabric: nylon
measurements:
length: 51”
waist: 43”
sleeve length: 16”
chest: 19”
hips: 56”
label: Trylon Fashions - Forest Hills, NY
era: 1960s
details: lurex leaf print shift dress with cut out neckline
condition: excellent
fabric: synthetic
measurements:
length: 36”
waist: 33”
shoulders: 15”
chest: 19”
hips: 38”
label: none
era: 1960s
details: pale gold floral brocade grown with sequin accents. faux wrap neckline and hem
closures: back zipper
condition: very good - some discoloration of lining
fabric: satin brocade
measurements:
length: 54”
waist: 28”
chest: 34”
hips: 48”
label: Donald Brooks
era: 1970s
details: dusty rose empire waist draped dress with woven belt and adjustable drawstring ruched neckline
closures: zipper at back
condition: excellent,
fabric: poly jersey
measurements:
length: 38”
waist: 27”
chest: 36” with some flexibility due to draping
label: none
era: 1970s
details: yellow lurex brocade empire waist gown with dramatic marabou trimmed bell sleeves
condition: very good - some wear consistent with age
fabric: synthetic
measurements:
length: 51”
waist: 34”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 41”
chest: 21”
label: Nina Ricci Weekend
era: 1970s
details: grey and black striped knit turtleneck mini dress. made in Italy.
condition: excellent
fabric: 37% acrylic 35% mohair 28% polyamide
measurements:
length: 34” from shoulder
waist: 14-19”
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 16-20”
hips: 18-23”
label: none
era: 1960s
details: black rolled collar empire waist coat/dress with buttons up left side and two pockets
condition: excellent
fabric: faux leather
labeled size: none
measurements:
length: 40”
waist: 18”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 19”
hips: 21”
label: Halston
era: 1970s
details: warm yellow/camel belted wrap dress or jacket. tie closure on the inside
condition: very good - a few faint marks
fabric: ultrasuede
measurements:
length: 46”
waist: adjustable
shoulders: 18”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 20”
label: Halston
era: 1970s
details: black a-line knit dress with v-neck and curved underbust seam. some stretch. made in usa
condition: excellent - some small holes that have been mended
fabric: wool
labeled size: 8
measurements:
length: 40”
waist: 17”
shoulders: 19”
chest: 17”
hips: 20”
label: Regency
era: 1960s
details: black ribbed a-line shift dress with bubble collar and hem. zipper down back. made in usa.
condition: excellent - one spot at back seam where the hem filling stops short
fabric: 100% texturized acetate
labeled size: 13
measurements:
length: 42”
waist: 15-18”
shoulders: 14”
chest: 17.5-20”
hips: 19-22”
label: Originals by Mister Sig
era: 1960s
details: grey/silver lurex longline vest and skirt suit with rhinstone buttons and bow closures. made in usa.
condition: very good - a few rhinestones missing from buttons
fabric: feels like a wool poly blend
measurements:
vest -
length: 29-33”
waist: 15.5-17”
shoulders: 15.5”
chest: 19”
hips: 22”
skirt -
length: 25”
waist: 13-15”
hips: 19-21”
label: Bob Mackie
era: 1980-90s
details: a-line turtleneck stretch knit dress with asymmetric checkerboard panels. partially lined. zipper down back.
condition: excellent
fabric: wool
labeled size: 6
measurements:
length: 39”
waist: 15-19”
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 26”
chest: 17-22”
hips: 19”
label: Pauline Trigère
era: 1970-80s
details: jade green a-line dress with mandarin collar. zipper at back and cuffs. light shoulder pads. made in usa.
condition: very good
fabric: feels like wool or blend lined with silk
measurements:
length: 40.5”
waist: 17”
shoulders: 17”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 19”
hips: 22”
label: Expo Nite
era: 1990s
details: Versace-inspired safety pin stretch body con dress. made in usa.
condition: excellent
fabric: 79% polyester 21% lycra
labeled size: 4
measurements:
length: 36”
waist: 14-16”
chest: 16”
hips: 18-20”
label: Lolita Lempicka
era: 1980s
details: double-breasted blazer dress with contrasting color lapel and pockets. made in France.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% wool
labeled size: 40
measurements:
length: 38”
waist: 14”
shoulders: 17”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 18”
hips: 19”
label: OMO Norma Kamali
era: 1990s
details: blush pink unitard with stirrups and convertible straps
condition: very good
fabric: 44% polyester 44% cotton 12% lycra
labeled size: small
measurements:
length: 50.5”
waist: 12-16”
chest: 14-18”
hips: 19-24”
label: State of Claude Montana
era: 1990s
details: cropped wrap style jacket and high-waisted trumpet skirt suit. made in France.
condition: excellent
fabric: none listed, feels like rayon
measurements:
jacket -
length: 19”
waist: 16.5”
shoulders: 18”
sleeve length: 21.5”
chest:20”
skirt -
length: 40”
waist: 15”
hips: 20”
label: Kenzo Jungle
era: 1990s
details: blue pinstripe suit with longline blazer and high-rise skinny trousers
condition:
fabric: 78% linen 20% nylon 2% spandex
labeled size: 42
measurements:
jacket -
length: 31”
waist: 17”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 18”
hips: 22”
pants -
length: 41”
waist: 15”
hips: 19-21”
rise: 12”
inseam: 30”
label: DKNY
era: 1990s
details: double-breasted blazer style mini dress
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% wool
labeled size: 4
measurements:
length: 36”
waist: 16”
shoulders: 17”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 20”
hips: 21”
label: G Gigli by Romeo Gigli
era: 1990s
details: grey stretch knit body con dress with halter/off-the-shoulder neckline. made in Italy.
condition: excellent
fabric: 45% wool 45% acrylic 10% spandex
labeled size: large
measurements:
length: 47”
waist: 14-18”
shoulders: 19’
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 15-19”
hips: 16-20”
label: Norma Kamali
era: 1980s
details: purple two piece set from her iconic sweats collection including a crop top and elastic waist skirt
condition: very good
fabric: cotton/polyester fleece
labeled size: medium
measurements:
top -
length: 18”
waist: 14.5-18”
shoulders: 8”
chest: 15-18”
skirt -
length: 18”
waist: 10-17”
hips: 19-21”
label: Gracette
era: 1950s
details: green and white diamond print sweetheart neckline dress with matching scarf, has pockets
condition: excellent - a couple small stains that wouldn’t come out
fabric: cotton
measurements:
length: 45”
waist: 13.5”
chest: 18”
hips: 27”
scarf: 50 x 19”
label: Hanae Mori
era: 1980s
details: pink and purple harlequin print belted column dress with side slit. body is lined, sleeves are unlined and sheer. made in usa.
condition: very good - a few small stains and minor snags
fabric: 100% polyester
labeled size: 12
measurements:
length: 55”
waist: 19”
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 20”
hips: 21”
label: Ossie Clark for Radley
era: 1970s
details: jade belted empire waist dress with flutter sleeves and bow detail
condition: very good - appears to have been hemmed slightly unevenly but it’s not noticeable the way it drapes, some discoloration/fading due to age and one spot near hem that’s been patched
fabric: moss crepe
measurements:
length: 35”
waist: 20” unbelted
sleeve length: 9”
chest: 19”
label: Diane Von Furstenberg
era: 1970s
details: pleated button up shirt dress with tie belt and cuffed sleeves
condition: very good
fabric: 50% cotton 50% rayon
size: 4
measurements:
length: 40”
shoulders: 14”
waist: 13.5”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 17”
hips: 20”
label: Pendleton
era: 1970s
details: two piece set with longline vest and flared pants. made in usa.
condition: very good - tear in lining of pants that has been repaired
fabric: 100% wool
size: vest - 10 , pants - 12
measurements:
vest -
length: 27”
shoulders: 12”
waist: 16”
chest: 18”
hips: 21”
pants -
length: 40”
waist: 14”
hips: 19”
inseam: 29”
rise: 13”
label: Kristina Gorby
era: 1960s-early 70s
details: floral velvet maxi dress designed by Kristina Gorby for her East Village shop
condition: very good
fabric: stretch velvet
measurements:
length: 50”
waist: 18-21”
chest: 18’
hips: 22”
label: none
era: 1970s
details: floral embroidered orange vinyl dress/coat with attached belt
condition: very good - fabric flakes a bit
measurements:
length: 43”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 22.5”
chest: 19”
hips: 21.5”
label: none
era: 1970s
details: cloud and tree print a-line dress with tie keyhole, zipper back
condition: excellent
fabric: feels synthetic
measurements:
length: 41”
shoulders: 15.5”
waist: 16”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 17.5”
hips: 21”
label: J. Jill
era: 1980s
details: tweed bishop sleeve tent dress with tie belt and pockets
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% wool
size: medium
measurements:
length: 45”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 26”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 23”
hips: 31”
label: Betsey Johnson
era: 1990s
details: brown velvet empire waist button up mini dress/tunic. made in usa.
condition: good - missing bottom button
fabric: 69% acetate 20% polyam 11% elastane
size: medium
measurements:
length: 31.5”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 14-18”
sleeve length: 23.5”
chest: 15.5”
hips: 20-26”
label: Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form
era: 1960s
details: paisley shift slip dress with side zipper
condition: excellent
fabric: 50% cotton 50% avril
size: medium
measurements:
length: 33”
waist: 18.5”
chest: 18”
hips: 21”
label: Donald Brooks Boutique
era: 1960s
details: two piece set with lace up cropped jacket and carwash maxi skirt
condition: very good - some discoloration
fabric: canvas
measurements:
jacket -
length: 17.5”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 15” (adjustable with ties)
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 18”
skirt -
length: 36”
waist: 13”
hips: 26”
label: Goldworm for Saks Fifth Avenue
era: 1970s
details: red, white, and black geometric print belted stretch pullover dress with buttons at neckline. made in Italy.
condition: very good - a few snags
fabric: 100% polyester
size: 10
measurements:
length: 42”
shoulders: 14.5”
waist: 17”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 18”
hips: 20”
label: Count Romi
era: 1970s
details: mauve brown collarless dress/coat, buttons up front and has tie belt
condition: very good
fabric: ultrasuede
size: 10
measurements:
length: 45”
waist: 21.5”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 22”
hips: 22”
label: Harvé Benard
era: 1970s
details: striped tweed blazer and button-up dress set with belt that can be worn through loops on either piece, pockets on both
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% wool
size: 4
measurements:
jacket -
length: 27.5”
shoulders: 14.5”
waist: 16”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 18”
hips: 20.5”
dress -
length: 45.5”
shoulders: 13”
waist: 18”
chest: 17”
hips: 20.5”
label: Lanvin
era: 1970s
details: striped collared shirt dress with elastic waist and tie belt
condition: excellent
fabric: feels like woven raw silk
size: 14
measurements:
length: 43”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 14-18.5”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 21”
hips: 21.5”
label: Danny’s Fashion Shoppe - custom tailor in Hong Kong
era: 1970s
details: two piece set, button-up blouse and a-line skirt in an abstract floral print
condition: excellent
fabric: polyester
measurements:
blouse -
length: 27”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 18”
sleeve length: 22.5”
chest: 20”
skirt -
length: 28”
waist: 14”
hips: 20”
label: Halston
era: 1970s
details: dusty rose faux wrap dress with elastic waist and pockets. hook and eye closures at waist.
condition: very good - some wear of armpit seams
fabric: ultrasuede
measurements:
length: 48”
waist: 17-19”
sleeve length: 18”
chest: 20”
hips: 22.5”
label: Crossroads - Lake Hill, Texas
era: 1970s
details: peasant sleeved jacket and button wrap skirt with quilted/embroidered detailing
condition: very good
fabric: feels like cotton or blend
size: jacket - medium, skirt - small
measurements:
jacket -
length: 26”
shoulders: 15.5”
waist: adjustable
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 19”
skirt -
length: 25.5”
waist: 14”
hips: 20.5”
label: Thierry Mugler active
era: 1980s
details: zip up utility dress with pockets at chest and pointed slit at back hem, made in Italy
condition: unworn with tags - some minor fading throughout
fabric: 100% cotton
size: 44
measurements:
length: 42”
shoulders: 20”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 21”
hips: 19”
label: Diane Freis
era: 1980s
details: three piece semi-sheer floral set: blouse with drawstring hem, pleated jacket (no closures), and an elastic waist skirt
condition: very good
fabric: 100% polyester
size: 1X
measurements:
jacket -
length: 32”
sleeve length: 25”
blouse-
length: 30”
shoulders: 17.5”
waist: 24”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 25”
hips: 25”
skirt-
length: 33”
waist: 12-22”
label: Cezar Chian
era: 1980s
details: two piece set: keyhole top with snap collar and shoulder pads and fishtail midi skirt with zipper at back
condition: very good
fabric: suede
measurements:
top -
length: 24”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 19”
sleeve length: 20”
chest: 20”
skirt-
length: 32-38”
waist: 14”
hips: 18”
label: Valentino Boutique
era: 1980s
details: plaid zip-up dress with brown velvet collar, button detailing, and faux pockets. made in Italy.
condition: very good
fabric: wool
size: 8
measurements:
length: 35.5”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 19”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 19”
hips: 20”
label: none
era: 1970s-80s
details: ivory knit set with tie-front dolman sleeve sweater and faux wrap elastic waist skirt
condition: excellent
fabric: possibly acrylic or a blend
measurements:
top-
length: 24”
sleeve length: 19”
skirt-
length: 29”
waist: 14-18”
hips: 17-22”
label: Esteban
era: 1970s-80s
details: ivory boatneck tent dress with pockets
condition: excellent
fabric: cotton
measurements:
length: 43”
shoulders: 16”
sleeve length: 18.5”
chest: 23”
label: Norma Kamali
era: 1980s
details: brown printed racerback butterfly hem dress
condition: very good
fabric: cotton
size: small
measurements:
length: 45-52”
waist: 15”
chest: 17”
label: none
era: 1970s
details: lurex two piece set with collared button up top and wide leg elastic waist pants
condition: very good - some discoloration at collar
fabric: synthetic
size: 5
top
measurements:
length: 23”
shoulders: 14”
sleeve length: 7”
chest: 17”
pants
length: 39”
waist: 15-17”
hips: 18-19”
inseam: 27”
rise: 12.5”
label: Betsey Johnson punk label
era: 1980s
details: blue crushed velvet scoop neck dress/jacket with bell sleeves. made in USA.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% rayon
size: small
measurements:
length: 32”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 25.5-27”
chest: 17”
hips: 21”
label: none
era: 1980s
details: scoop neck fringe midi dress, zipper at back. made in usa.
condition: very good
fabric: polyester (has stretch)
size: 18 (fits m-xl)
measurements:
length: 49”
waist: 20”
chest: 20”
hips: 22”
label: Halston
era: 1970s (c. 1974-5)
details: gold lurex wrap dress with sash, concealed hook and eye closure at waist (not fully closed on model in photos)
condition: excellent - may have been hemmed, small mark on left shoulder
fabric: lurex
measurements:
length: 45”
waist: 12.5”
sleeve length: 18”
chest: 17.5”
hips: 17”
label: Undercover Wear
era: 1970s-80s
details: white and red nightgown/slip dress with rose appliqué at neckline, has some stretch
condition: good - some light spots of dye transfer
fabric: 100% nylon
size: petite
measurements:
length: 52”
waist: 14”
chest: 15”
hips: 18”
label: Betsey Johnson Evening
era: 1999-2000
details: two piece baby blue set: a sequin tube top with adjustable straps and tulle lined taffeta skirt w/ tags. made in usa
condition: excellent
fabric: top - 50% PVC 40% acrylic 5% polyester 5% rubber, skirt - exterior and lining: 100% acetate, petticoat: 100% polyester, petticoat ruffle: 100% nylon
size: top - large, skirt - medium
measurements:
top -
length of bodice: 11”
length w/ straps: 19”
waist: 13-19”
chest: 14.5-21”
skirt -
length: 39.5”
waist: 14”
hips: 25”
label: Victor Costa
era: 1980s
details: purple bolero jacket and strapless dress with tulle-lined peplum and boned bodice. missing original belt. made in USA.
condition: excellent
fabric: feels synthetic
measurements:
dress -
length: 35”
waist: 13.5”
chest: 17”
hips: 20”
jacket-
length: 15”
shoulders: 15”
sleeve length: 22.5”
label: Julie Miller
era: 1970s
details: lavender cowl neck dress with tie belt
condition: good - elastic is shot at waist and sleeves
fabric: 100% nylon
size: 6
measurements:
length: 41”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 11”
hips: 21.5”
label: none
era: 1970s
details: bright green scoop neck zip-up terry cloth maxi dress with belt
condition: very good
fabric: terry cloth
measurements:
length: 57.5”
waist: 15-17”
chest: 17”
hips: 18-20”
label: Halston
era: early 1970s
details: exquisite long sleeve maxi dress covered in sequins laid flat side by side, lined with white stretch jersey. concealed zipper at back.
condition: very good - some discoloration of lining. There are some missing sequins that aren’t noticeable.
fabric: stretch jersey
size: 10
measurements:
length: 58”
shoulders: 14”
waist: 14”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 15”
hips: 18.5”
label: Scott Barrie
era: 1970s
details: periwinkle scoop neck jersey dress, zipper at back
condition: very good - a couple small stains near hem
fabric: rayon matte jersey
measurements:
length: 49”
waist: 13.5-17.5”
chest: 14.5-17”
hips: 23-26”
label: Wayne Clark
era: 1980s
details: deep v navy dress with sheer sleeves, shoulder pads, and tiered ruffle hem. elastic waist with sash belt.
condition:
fabric: 100% polyester
size: small
measurements:
length: 37”
shoulders: 18”
waist: 12-17”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 19”
label: Stephen Burrows’ World
era: early 2000s
details: early 2000s version of Stephen Burrows’ iconic jersey dress - in a black racerback style with an asymmetrical lettuce hem, no closures. made in USA.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% rayon jersey
size: 1
measurements:
length: 46-55”
waist: 13.5-16”
chest: 15”
hips: 17-20”
label: Laurence Kazar
era: 1980s
details: ivory beaded jagged hem cocktail dress with shoulder pads, zipper at back
condition: good - some spots missing beading but not noticeable overall
fabric: feels like silk shell with synthetic lining
measurements:
length: 38”
shoulders: 16.5”
waist: 17”
sleeve length: 10”
chest: 20”
hips: 19.5”
label: Stavropoulos
era: 1970s
details: ivory handkerchief hem dress with five layers of sheer silk forming the skirt and nine draped panels, zipper at back
condition: good - a couple panels have some discoloration near the hem and the waist has some minor wear where the panels attach
fabric: silk
measurements:
length from top of strap to bottom of underskirt: 43.5”
length to end of panels: 56”
waist: 14.5”
chest: 15”
hips: 21”
label: Ayres by E. Eysen
era: 1970s
details: one-shoulder black and white disco dress with asymmetrical waist, zipper at side and light shoulder pad
condition: excellent
fabric: synthetic
measurements:
length: 43”
waist: 14.5”
chest: 16”
label: Zoe
era: 1990s
details: 90s does 30s mixed polka dot flutter sleeve dress. made in USA.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% rayon crepe
size: small
measurements:
length: 46”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 17”
chest: 19”
hips: 21”
label: none
era: 1990s
details: backless black maxi dress with braided gold trim
condition: good - panels have been added on both sides
fabric: feels like rayon
measurements:
length: 56-58”
waist: 14.5”
chest: 15.5”
hips: 21”
label: none/Whirl ’n Swirl
era: pre 1950s
details: Victorian style two-piece floral lace wedding dress, snap up top and elastic waist skirt with long train. came with a 1950s crinoline that may not have been original to the set.
condition: very good - some discoloration of crinoline
fabric: lace
measurements:
top -
length: 13-19.5”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 17”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 21”
skirt -
length: 43-57”
waist: 12-16”
crinoline -
length: 38”
waist: 13”
hips: 19”
label: J. Jill
era: 1980s
details: black and white striped elastic waist dress
condition: excellent
fabric: no care tag - feels synthetic
measurements:
length: 43”
shoulders: 17”
waist: 14-19”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 20.5”
label: Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock
era: 1980s
details: black tulle dress with sweetheart neckline, boned bodice, and crinoline lining. with wide ribbon belt.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% polyester, 100% acetate, 100% nylon
size: 9
measurements:
length: 38”
waist: 14”
chest: 16”
label: none
era: 1950s
details: red velvet square neck dress with pointed long sleeves
condition: very good
fabric: velvet
measurements:
length: 46”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 14.5”
sleeve length: 25”
chest: 19”
label: Chloé
era: 1970s
details: rare art nouveau inspired floral and bird print dress - unlined and has elastic waist. made in France.
condition: excellent
fabric: silk
measurements:
length: 57”
waist: 15-19”
sleeve length: 13”
chest: 20”
label: Traina Boutique
era: 1960s
details: tie front empire waist sheer floral print maxi dress
condition: good - hem is unrolled in parts and has some tears in lining near the hem
fabric: silky feeling but seems synthetic, maybe rayon
measurements:
length: 57”
shoulders: 15.5”
empire waist: 17”
sleeve length: 29”
chest: 14”
label: Vanity Fair
era: 1960s
details: sheer white and red pleated nightgown with flutter cap sleeves and ribbon belt
condition: excellent
fabric: nylon tricot
size: 36
measurements:
length: 56”
waist: 17”
chest: 17.5”
label: motu tanē by Sophie Theallet
era: early 2000s
details: empire waist dress with ruched sleeves, pin tuck bodice, and open tie back. made in USA.
condition: very good - a few small stains
fabric: 100% silk
size: 40
measurements:
length: 38”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 15.5”
chest: 17”
hips: 23”
label: Albert Nipon Executive
era: 1980s
details: boatneck dress with button up v-back. shoulder pads and pockets.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% polyester
size: 8
measurements:
length: 45”
shoulders: 15”
waist: 16”
sleeve length: 14.5”
chest: 19”
label: Lizzy & Johnny by Lucero
era: 1980s
details: plaid belted puff sleeve elastic waist dress, buttons up back
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% polyester
measurements:
length: 45”
shoulders: 12.5”
waist: 12-15”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 18”
hips: 27”
label: Jos. A. Bank
era: 1980s-90s
details: floral shawl collar dress with elastic waist and shoulder pads, deadstock w/ tags
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% polyester
size: 12
measurements:
length: 51”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 13-20”
sleeve length: 23”
chest: 23”
hips: 27”
label: none - home sewn
era: 1970-80s
details: floral calico dress with button up bodice and zippered skirt, has pockets
condition: very good
fabric: cotton
measurements:
length: 45”
shoulders: 14”
waist: 13.5”
sleeve length: 23.5”
chest: 17”
label: Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock
era: 1980s
details: black dress with blue lace peplum bodice and tulle lined satin skirt . made in USA.
condition: good - some very light fading of skirt
fabric: 100% acetate, 50% polyester 50% rayon
size: 9
measurements:
length: 45”
shoulders: 14.5”
waist: 15”
sleeve length: 22”
chest: 17”
label: none
era: 1980s
details: sheer pink lace boatneck dress with puff sleeves, buttons up back
condition: excellent
fabric: synthetic lace
measurements:
length: 44.5”
shoulders: 13”
waist: 20”
sleeve length: 24”
chest: 20.5”
hips: 21”
label: Gottex
era: 1970s-80s
details: blue empire waist dress with painted and shell-trimmed bodice. elastic top with zipper at back.
condition: very good
fabric: 100% rayon
size: small
measurements:
length: 40”
waist: 15”
chest: 14-17”
label: Mary McFadden
era: 1980s
details: ivory Fortuny pleat dress with puff sleeves. skirt is lined and sleeves have elastic cuff.
condition: excellent
fabric: none listed but likely polyester
size: 8
measurements:
length: 40”
shoulders: 13.5”
waist:13”
sleeves: 17”
chest:15-21.5”
hips: 19”
label: Mary McFadden Collection I
era: 1970s-80s
details: one should flutter sleeve with long braided belt. made in USA.
condition: very good
fabric: 100% polyester
measurements:
length: 57”
waist: free
chest: 18”
hips: 21-28”
label: Koos van den Akker
era: 1970s-80s
details: floral tent dress with pockets and ruffle hem
condition: very good
fabric: 100% cotton
measurements:
length: 44”
shoulders: 18”
waist: 24”
sleeves: 11.5”
chest: 20”
label: Norma Kamali
era: 1980s
details: sleeveless drop waist dress with pleated skirt
condition: good - some snagging and small hole near hem
fabric: none labeled gauzy cotton feel
measurements:
length: 51”
waist: 19.5”
chest: 20”
hips: 21” at drop waist
label: J. Jill
era: 1980s
details: red striped dolman sleeve shirt dress with pockets and tie belt. made in USA.
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% rayon
size: medium
measurements:
length: 44”
shoulders: 16”
waist: 26”
sleeves: 23”
chest: 19”
hips: 28”
label: Koos van den Akker
era: c. 1975
details: patchwork maxi dress with billowy sheer sleeves and tiered ruffle hem
condition: excellent
fabric: cotton and silk or synthetic accents
measurements:
length: 59”
shoulders: 18”
waist: free
sleeves: 26”
chest: 19”
hips: 22.5”
label: Laura Ashley
era: 1980s
details: floral print corduroy dress with puff sleeves and sash belt, zipper at back
condition: very good
fabric: 100% cotton
size: UK 8/ EUR 34/ USA 4
measurements:
length: 48”
shoulders: 14”
waist: 15”
sleeves: 23”
chest: 18”
label: Risa Ann
era: 1980s
details: tent dress with pockets and lace-up detailing at back, made in USA
condition: very good
fabric: feels like polyester blend
size: 16 1/2
measurements:
length: 40”
shoulders: 14.5”
sleeves: 17.5”
chest: 26”
label: Liz Claiborne
era: 1990s
details: peter pan collar black and ivory jumpsuit, elastic waist
condition: very good
fabric: 100% polyester
size: 10
measurements:
length: 60”
shoulders: 21”
waist: 13-18”
sleeves: 22”
chest: 22”
hips: 24”
inseam: 30”
label: Cauliflower by Issey Miyake
era: contemporary
details: black cowl neck tent dress with velvet and sheer pleated striped panels (red petticoat is separate)
condition: excellent
fabric: 100% polyester
measurements:
length: 36”
waist: 21”
sleeves: 18”
chest: 20”
hips: 26”
label: Azzedine Alaïa
era: 1991
details: rare piece from Alaïa’s 1991 Tati collection
condition: very good - some faint discoloration at hem/straps and loose threads, wear consistent with age
fabric: 76% cotton, 14% nylon, 10% spandex
size: large
measurements:
length: 33.5"
hips: 17"
waist: 14"
chest: 16"
label: Geoffrey Beene
era: 1983 - dated by custom Bergdorf Goodman label
details: black plissé boatneck puff sleeve blouse with shoulder pads. beige/black paisley skirt with scalloped hem, structured with pintucks/pleating and tulle lining. skirt has pockets and side zipper. made in usa.
condition: excellent
fabric: feels like silk
size: 8
measurements (doubled where appropriate)
blouse -
length: 27”
waist: 36”
sleeve length: 21”
chest: 40”
hips: 19”
skirt -
length: 42”
waist: 26”