VINTAGE 60s RARE Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann Coral Peignoir Set 

 

Exquisite and incredibly rare, matched set! This vintage 1960's "Claire Sandra By Lucie Ann Beverly Hills" Peignoir set is the stuff dreams are made of! It is a vision in layers upon layer of sheer fluffy Coral colored nylon chiffon! Coral is an intermediate between pink and orange, coral invokes freshness, femininity, and energy. The nightgown is made of a solid nylon jersey (amazing feel!) with a shirred, peek-a-boo keyhole neckline, deep plunge open V back with tiny bows, and a long, full flowing grand sweep. It has an inner waist tie that allows the front of the gown to appear fitted while the back creates a flowing waterfall train effect. The matching robe is almost indescribable! It has short sleeves, an inner side tie wrap waistline with ribbon belt and the attached matching long, fluffy pompom belt. It has a solid nylon jersey base with

decadent layers of sheer nylon chiffon. The robe's sweep is incredibly full at 511" in circumference!!! It is as frilly and fluffy as it gets- Truly Breathtaking! It is the ultimate vintage lingerie collector's piece!

Lucie Ann of Beverly Hills was the lingerie designer to the stars. She created the magical, luxurious nightgowns featured in the movies and on TV shows such as Bewitched, worn by Samantha Stevens (Elizabeth Montgomery) and the show Green Acres worn by Lisa Douglas (Eva Gabor)! Her designs were a must-have for such stars as Zsa-Zsa Gabor, Loretta Young and Elizabeth Taylor. This is truly a collector's piece in an incredibly rare size colorway!

• Robe is labeled a size medium; the gown is labeled a size 36- Please use measurements for an accurate fit

• Robe Measures with minimum overlap: up to 48" bust, 56" waist, 85" hips, 56" long shoulder to hemline, 150" circumference nylon sweep, 511" circumference chiffon sweep.

• Gown Measures: 36" - 46" bust, up to 53" waist (adjustable to pull in tight with inner tie), 79" hips, 56" long shoulder to hemline, 165" circumference sweep.

• Excellent condition, minimal wear, all labels intact, I believe the gown's inner waist tie was modified to allow for it to adjust looser or tighter, rather than a fixed waist. (see photo)

• Domestic shipping is included, and it will be shipped fully insured.

• Vintage clothing is not new and has been pre-owned, each item is carefully inspected for any issues, flaws are noted and pictured, but please understand these pieces have been worn before. Please read the full description and view all photos before buying.

• ALL SALES FINAL

• For the best fit you should measure a similar garment that fits you well and compare them against the posted measurements.

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Mid Century Modern Men

Some of the most revered men's fashions come from the 1960's. The sleek, dapper styles that catch a ladies eye have come full swing. Modern television shows like Madmen, The Astronaut Wives Club and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel have brought these styles back into the spotlight, and we couldn't be happier! These looks are easier than ever to achieve now thanks to the internet's wide array of available vintage fashions for sale.
Here are a few vintage fashion print ad's from the era along with some vintage pieces available to purchase:

VINTAGE 60s Men's Embroidered Long Sleeve Shirt

VINTAGE 60s Men's Short Sleeve MCM Shirt 

                                                              

VINTAGE 60s Men's Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shirt

VINTAGE 40s Men's Rayon Button Down Shirt

 

VINTAGE 60s Green Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater

VINTAGE 60s Buttery Yellow Varsity Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater

VINTAGE Men's 60s MCM Sweater Vest

VINTAGE 60s Camel Wool Sweater

How to get a good fit when vintage shoe shopping

What gal doesn't love shoes? When you discover the endless and unique designs in vintage footwear you might be surprised! But getting a good fit is very important. We all know that just because a shoe is labeled a certain size..It still might not fit us when the package arrives on our doorstep, but what about vintage shoes that have No size marked at all?? Even trickier?....Not at all! Just follow these easy measuring tips.

 

 Find a pair of shoes that you already own and that fit you well....try and find a pair in a similar style to what your looking to purchase. Using a soft, flexible, cloth tape measure; measure the INSIDE of the shoe heel to toe, keeping the tape measure flat against the insole hugging the arch. This is your *length*, do the same at the widest point at the ball of the foot INSIDE! and this is your *width*. When shopping online for vintage shoes most sellers know the basic shoe fit guidelines and will provide these basic measurements for the buyer. But be sure to ask if the measurements given were taken on the inside of the shoe...not the outside! Then just compare the measurements... Knowing your *vintage* size will insure you get a great fit every time!

 

Wild and Wonderful, Vintage 80's - 90's Formal Dresses

Wild and Wonderful, Vintage 80's - 90's Formal Dresses

It's a fashion trend gaining more and more popularity each year. Girls are sourcing out vintage 1980's and 1990's formal dresses to revamp for school dances and prom. Why? you ask. Because these dresses are unique, wild, over the top and well made! They are also very budget friendly! They will surely get you noticed in a room full of little black dresses. You will feel special and have a whole lot of fun talking about your one of a kind frock! As mentioned above these dresses aren't just nice to look at, they are also very well made. I mean, if they are still around now they have to be! There are some wonderful vintage labels to look for if your into that type of thing: Alfred Angelo, All That Jazz, Jessica/ Scott McClintock, Cache, Tadashi, Dessy Creations, Betsey Johnson, Roberta, Jordan, Alyce and many more! Of course it's always fun to find an unknown designer that rocks your world! 

Here are a few wonderful examples that are currently available for sale on the internet:

Here we have a great example for an unknown designer. This dress is wildly unique!

 Here is a classic 1980's  party dress in a bold color. It is feminine and sexy but not trashy!

It is made by "Roberta , California".

 This is a classic 80's style with a removable over skirt. The fabric and color are incredibly unique!

This bohemian lace beauty is made by "Jessica McClintock" 

This is a  Vintage "Betsey Johnson" Dress and it is absolutely amazing!

This is a sleek and sexy 90's style. The fabric is iridescent and the fit is curve hugging!
It is made by "Roberta"

Pretty In Pink! This 90's beauty has fairytale written all over it!
It is made by "Mouette Paris".

 

The mesh mid drift! Another classic vintage look! This one is made by "Molly Malloy Evenings".

Lucite Handbags: Vintage Luxe

  Though in today's opinion, plastics are considered cheap, low quality products, this was not always so! Just after WWII thermoplastics were developed and became all the rage. These plastics spilled over into modern fashion. Soon designers turned to sturdy plastics, like Lucite, to create unique, one of a kind handbags.
  Created in 1931 by the American chemical company DuPont, Lucite is a durable acrylic material made from polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA. It quickly became a suitable replacement for the more commonly used plastics, such as Bakelite and Catalin, becasue of it's low density, and high strength. Though it was mostly in military applications during World War II, Lucite was adapted for use in ladies jewelry and accessories during the late 1940's.
  Various New York handbag companies decided to join in and released lines of Lucite purses, including Llewelyn, Maxim, Rialto, Shoreham, Tyrolean, Venzer, Charles Foster, Arnold Originals, and Gilli Originals.
  By the time 1950 hit, Miami Beach's sun filled vacation spots, and superior nightlife had made it the "IT" place for wealthy American vacationers and the perfect spot to sell Lucite bags. Many new Florida based manufacturers were soon born, such as Myles Originals, Charles S. Kahn, Bags By Benné, Patricia of Miami, Florida Handbags, and Wiesner.

These unique handbags can still be found today, some in pristine usable condition. They have that rich luxury that only Vintage pieces can offer!

                                       There are many great resources to learn more

 

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