Vintage clothes

Gorgeous 1950s wedding dress, ballerina-length in creamy white nylon chiffon, by Sylvia Bridal Originals. Ultra-feminine styling with fitted bodice with a beautiful wide scalloped-edge collar which extends over shoulders and balances the length and fullness of the skirt. Finished with guipure daisies. The white acetate lining of the bodice has a sweet-heart shaped neckline. The ballerina-length skirt is cut on the cross for fullness and is softly gathered each side of waist. Trimmed at the…

Would make a delightful spring wedding dress. Appears to be carefully home made in gorgeous broderie anglaise cotton lace. The colour is white but not snow white. The fitted, sleeveless, drop-waist bodice closes with 13 self-covered little buttons down front. It has a stiffened, stand-up frill in same fabric around v-shaped neckline. The armholes are the same as hem which have been cut from the design of the fabric. The pretty full skirt is gathered at drop-waist. Dress is not lined. Please…

Genuine 1920s vintage Hungarian embroidered and smocked ‘peasant’ dress in soft, gauzy pink cotton voile. A very rare find. These pretty, feminine dresses were popular daywear throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Romantic and easy to wear, their delicate charm appealed greatly to the affluent west. This lovely example in pale pink cotton voile is embroidered and smocked in a darker shade of pink throughout with pretty, stylized flowers and crossing lines of dots. The deep smocked band (7 inches…

Simply timeless styling and quality in this genuine vintage 50s wiggle dress. Vintage 50s straight-style halter-neck dress in a beautiful quality heavier weight black and silver striped fabric. The fabric is textured with a sheen. No label but professionally cut and sewn with lots of detail that really sets this gorgeous dress apart.The halter bodice has a v-shaped neckline and is cut to create the slightly folded look and bare back. Closes at the back of neck with 2 hooks and eyes. The…

A vintage 1950s cotton dress as beautiful as the day it was made back in the fifties. I have two of these dresses. The other is pink. Feminine style with fitted bodice and full skirt in a quality all-cotton fabric. The blue stripe has a self pattern. The fitted bodice has a wide neckline trimmed with white cotton lace. The full short sleeves are elastized near hem and trimmed with white cotton lace. The bodice and sleeves are lined with white cotton fabric. The full skirt is gathered into…

This Classic 1950s linen dress is beautifully made and finished with no designer's label but definitely shop bought or tailor-made. Unworn condition in a soft, raspberry linen. The bodice has extended armholes with splits on each shoulder. It has 2 soft pleats at waistline at front. Edges are finished in top stitching. The skirt is made with 6 panels that form a slightly A-line shape. Skirt has 2 large pointed pockets on each hip which are top- stitched and have large white buttons. Has…

Wiggle style in a beautiful linen which is more a cornflower blue (softer and a little lighter) than showing in photos. The only label is a small size tag. Genuine 40s to 50s linen embroidered dress. The fitted bodice is off-the- shoulder with 2 straps. The top scalloped edge is trimmed with white beading and ribbon. The slightly A-line skirt is made with 4 panels and has 2 big pockets that stand out from the hips. The scalloped edges are trimmed with the same beading and ribbon work as…

Genuine Emma Domb 50s tulle prom dress. The strapless fitted and boned bodice with sweetheart-shaped neckline is constructed from two layers of pale lemon tulle over darker lemon acetate lining. Has three rows of gathered tulle around neckline and is finished off with darling little black velvet bows with tiny flowers. The gorgeous full skirt comprises three layers. The top is made with rows and rows of gathered tulle sewn on to tulle backing. Has a plain tulle underskirt and also acetate…

Heavenly black tulle 1950s prom dress (photos show a little lighter but very black) by Fred Perlberg. The strapless boned bodice is made from ruched black tulle and lined with black acetate satin. It has a studded shawl section that is attached by press-studs at the front so can be worn with or without. Gorgeous vintage prom dress. The stunning full skirt consists of two layers of black tulle. The two side front sections are in pleated tulle studded with scattered rhinestones. It has a full…

Genuine vintage 1950s day dress in off-white-coloured Swiss cotton. This classic 1950s dress is made from top-quality off-white or cream Swiss cotton which comprises horizontal bands of thread work. Has no label but looks shop-bought or tailored-made. The bodice has a drop-waist, square neckline and extended armholes with cuffs. The full skirt is box-pleated at drop-waist. The pleated centre panel down the front is finished off with rhinestone buttons as are the sleeve cuffs. It closes at…

This 1930s lace dress was well made. Not sure of the composition of the black lace but it has the look and feel of cotton. Typical 30s styling with slightly fitted bodice to the hips where it attaches to the full gored skirt with the deep v-shaped seams. The puff sleeves are lined with black fine tulle to keep the shape. The neckline and armhole seams are finished with satin rolled binding. There is a wonderful hand-made satin and lace floral motif that is attached down the left side from…

Stunning 50s red slub silk cocktail dress in 'New Look' styling. The fabric has a beautiful sheen and catches the light giving it a very rich look. A 1950s dress by Pam Rogers. So rare to find such a beautiful example of a 1950s evening dress in unworn condition with original swing tags still attached. The fitted bodice is shaped with 8 panels for great structure. Has a wide v-neck shape and slightly extended shoulders. The divine skirt is constructed with 8 gored panels giving a beautiful…

Stunning original vintage 50s dress by Doris Dodson. New Look styling with fitted bodice that flares out to wide skirt. Constructed with 8 gored panels and extra darts to give a wonderful shape with no waist seam. Made from acetate cotton which has a very fine ribbed effect and slight sheen. The fitted bodice has a scooped neckline that sits wide on shoulders. The skirt is finished with a gathered frill that attaches to red lining to give a wonderful bubble effect. It is trimmed with a soft…

This silk dress has elegant styling with a fitted bodice in pure floral silk. Please note the pink flowers are showing brighter in some photos than actual dress. It has a wide scooped neckline dipping low at the back and three-quarter length sleeves. Pretty full skirt is softly pleated at waistline with a flat panel at front and hidden pocket on one side. Has a 29cm (11 1/2 inch) hemline allowing skirt to be lengthened if desired. The silk dress has an original, narrow, self-covered belt and…

Light summer vintage 60s dress by Swirl which has never been worn since it was originally made in the 1960s. Pink, gingham check, easy-care poly/cotton fabric. The bodice has a floral design over the front. The neckline and zip-front is trimmed with bias check and the 60s dress has nylon, zip-front closure from neckline going into skirt. It can be zipped right up. The fullish skirt is softly pleated at waist at the front and gathered at the back. A concealed slit side pocket is on the…

Stand out from the crowd in this fabulous genuine 1950s cotton playsuit or swimsuit. Made in Hawaii in colourful pure cotton floral print fabric. It is a fitted style with panelled front and back and little boy legs. The bodice has a feminine sweetheart-shaped neckline edged in piping and pleated over bust for fullness. The sides are shirred creating a great shape that hugs the body. The shoulder straps are attached with buttons at the back. Gorgeous concealed hip pockets are trimmed also…