1940s pg. 2

Pale pink taffeta and gold glitter flecked black netting 40s party dress with semi full skirt, braided straps and ruched bust. Boned at side seams of bodice, back metal zipper. No label. No flaws....a perfect party dress! Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $315

Late 30s to early 40s black velveteen palazzo pant lounger with asymetrical placket and oversized white fabric buttons. No label, secures with snaps and hooks and eyes within bodice. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust. 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 22" sleeves, 17" rise, 55" long $175

Amazing coral red and white fauna print 40s rayon palazzo pant lounger or hostess piece. Buttons to waist, metal zipper below. Small shoulder pads. Wide legged palazzo pants. A few tiny faint smudges, barely visible within print, tiny wear hole toward cuff of right leg...again, not visible unless one is looking for it. Superb wearable condition, a harder to find style! Click picture for more images. 36-38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 57" long $245

Fantastic mint condition 40s Hawaiian pake muu by Iolani. Cool rayon with slight crepe texture, bold print of surfers, palm trees and Hawaiian islands. Side metal zipper, yellow frog closure at throat and yellow contrasting lining on peaked sleeves. Flawless, appears never worn. Click picture for more images. . 38" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 58" long $295

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Darling coral dahlia print rayon shorts romper from the 40s with coordinating button down overskirt! by "FRESHY PLAYCLOTHES". Romper buttons to waist, over to left and down hip. Overskirt of same textile buttons down left side as well, top to bottom...creating the look of a dress. 2 outfits in one! Some faint storage stains on shoulders (as shown), not terribly noticeable. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 37" long (skirt 30" waist, 42" hips, 27" long) $265

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Fun summery 40s beach set with tie front white cotton cropped blouse and striped shirred boy leg shorts. Bright turquoise blue, purple, black and white. Smocked  up the sides of shorts, loop in front at waist. New old stock with original store tags! No flaws. Click picture for more images. Top~ 40" bust, 30" high waist, 15" long Shorts~ 32" waist, 40" hips, 12" rise, 13" long $185

Early 40s rayon 2 pc dress with fantastic HAT print! White hats with red ribbons adorn navy blue rayon blouse and skirt. Blouse has puff sleeves, small shoulder pads and buttons to waist, skirt is fit n' flare to knee, side metal zip. Labeled "SOBIE & DAVIS", no flaws. Click picture for more images. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Blouse~38" bust, 30" waist, 18" long, 22" sleeves Skirt~ 30" waist, 40" hips, 22" long $245

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Glamorous 40s crepe rayon evening gown with elegant, exotic detailing! Long lean bias cut crepe in deep black sets off a neckline accented with gold metal braided with teal and coral silk cording, Beads and gold threads create a striped effect above coils, dripping with tear drop shaped clear glass beads. Snug bolero goes over top with same coils and seed beading. Side metal zipper, From "BONWIT TELLER 5th Ave New York". One smallish section of fabric patched into skirt, scarcely noticeable. No missing beads. 36"bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 59" long, 24" sleeves, 13" long jacket $425

Deep blue semi-sheer crepe (manni is showing through a little, no flaws!) 40s dress with raspberry red silk satin accents. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws.  More pics shortly. 40" bust, 30" waist, 46" hips, 17" bodice, 47" long $245

Stunning 40s gown with illusion lace bodice and long, lean column skirt with hip draped "pannier" detail. Front slit, side metal zipper. Wide ruched lace straps over nude chiffon straps. Breathtaking! From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 34" bust, 26" waist, 36" hips, 15" bodice, 47" long $345

Gorgeous gunmetal grey 40s suit with dramatic collar and cuffs in pewter. Very Lilli Ann! Ribbed jacket and skirt sets off a matte collar and cuffs with large silver metal buttons, nipped waist above peplum. By. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 14" shoulders, 34" bust, 24" waist, 40"  hips, 16" bodice, 18" sleeves Skirt~ 24" waist, 38" hips, 28" long $265

Soft rosy violet 40s wool suit with asymetrical placket and soutache trim. Plastic buttons pick up the braided effect of the soutache on collar. Curving hip pockets on jacket, pencil skirt. Fully lined. By "Natalie Green". One tiny moth hole as shown, no stains or other issues. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 16" shoulders, 36" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 24" length, 23" sleeves Skirt~ 26" waist, 40" hips, 30" length $295

Bright coral rayon 40s western shirt with leather fringe around upper bodice, across back and at sleeve cuffs. Inset with black rayon with saddle motif in french knots, back featured swirled grey vinyl horse head in center of shoulders. A "HILLBILLY WESTERNS of Denver", labeled size 16 (modern 10/12).  One teeeeny hole on left sleeve, superb condition, no stains. Click picture for more images. 16" shoulders, 43" bust, 32" waist, 23" long, 25" sleeves $345

Pale yellow cotton 40s wrap dress by "SWIRL" with pastel ballerina print & smocked bodice. New old stock. Wraps around with sash coming through side seam, one mother of pearl swirled button at nape of neck (chipped). No other flaws, never worn, store tags intact. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 44" long $170

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Folkloric deep blue cotton 40s wrap dress with heart print in white by SWIRL. Swirled plastic button at nape pf neck, wrap sash ties from sides. New old stock with original store tags intact, never worn. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 43" long $185

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Medallion print 40s wrap dress in pale blue with soft apricot and white geometric print. White cotton V insert at neckline with faggoted detail, fold over collar, white trim side pockets. Sash wraps through side slit and ties in front, buttons at nape of neck. New old stock, never worn, tags intact. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 45" long $155

Sheer black 40s dress with top stitched horizontal seaming on bust. Wide placket and neckline trim, cuffed sleeves. Beautiful rhinestone buttons, sheer to hem. No flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 46" bust, 34" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 14" sleeves, 45" long $200

Chic emerald green slipper satin New Look suit dress from the late 40s. Short jacket with nipped waist, bridal style buttons and loops up front. Small rounded collar, slightly puffed shoulder, bridal buttons at tapered cuffs. Skirt has button and metal zip at side, slightly flared as it falls to past knee. Some surface scuffs to the finish of the slipper satin on skirt, as shown. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 34" bust, 25" waist, 19" long, 22" sleeves Skirt~ 24" waist, 44" hips, 27" long $195

Soft steel blue lightweight wool plaid dress from the late 40's by VICKY VAUGHN  Jrs. Fantastic diamond shaped inset at neckline with big plastic buttons hooking shut with a goldtone metal hook. Dramatically pleated around hips. Missing original belt (though I am hunting in the back room!). No other flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 12" sleeves, 44" long $155

Same as above, only a different color! Wool plaid Vicky Vaughn dress in teal with fantastic button and hook detail at neckline and belt. Side metal zipper, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 12" sleeves, 44" long $165

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Cherry red ribbon knit 2 piece dress with painted dancers swirling in 3-D quilted skirts! Top has self belt with hook and eye and snap closure, round fold-over collar and buttons up back. Dancers are painted on with fabric skirts, done in a European style! Slim fitting skirt has metal snaps up side, hooks and eyes at waist. Hand made, no flaws aside from some wear to handpainting. A unique piece from the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. Top~ 36-38" bust, 32" waist, 9" sleeves, 24" long Skirt~ 26-28" waist, 44" hips, 30" long $210

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Stunning black rayon 40s dress with ruffled dropped waist above voluminous pleated full skirt. High neckline, ruffled cuffs on sleeves. By "Carlye". Amazing skirt made of yards and yards of fabric! Brooch has been added where it appears a brooch had been pinned for years, to conceal the holes the old brooch left (brooch is period correct). No other issues. Click picture for more image. 36" bust, 26" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 16" sleeves, 43" long $215

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40s dress of black crepe with soft pink sequined floral detail around neckline, shoulders and sleeves. Self belt, side metal zipper. No label, no flaws...and an extra bag of sequins from the original owner if you should ever need one! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 42" long $215

A real poodle skirt! Bright green polished cotton late 40s skirt with smocking below waist band is printed with sketched POODLES in ivory, black and pink. Large hip pocket has quilted poodle with button eyes! Side buttons and metal zipper, no label. Some repairs to sides of pockets where it attaches to skirt. Click picture for more images. 26" waist, 42" hips, 28" long $175

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Amazing electric blue velvet 40s suit dress by GLORIA SWANSON/Forever Young.  Soft rayon velvet in rich blue,  nipped waist jacket buttons up front with fabric covered buttons. Wide sailor inspired collar has rhinestone button accents and coordinating blue piping, used again at folded cuffs. Some velvet "crush" under arms visible in certain lighting, no holes or stains. Click picture for more images.  Jacket~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 23" long, 20" sleeves Skirt~ 28" waist, 44" hips, 29" long $200

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40s dress set made in Mexico by "MOCAMBO". Hand painted blouse and skirt in heavy cotton done in soft grey and black. Blouse has brasstone metal filigree buttons above waist, flat clear button at bottom to be tucked into skirt. Cuffed sleeves with button accents. Circle skirt has sashes that wrap to back hooking with hooks and eyes, wrap to front to tie in knot. Another great offering from the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. No flaws. Top~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 15" sleeves, 21" long Skirt~ 28" waist, free hips, 31" long $375

COMING SOON.... Deep navy sheer silk 40s dress with bright floral chevron bands. Watch for details. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. 44" bust, 32" waist, 48" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long

40's dress with bold daisy print in pink and white on loden green. Linen weave rayon done in a shirtwaist style with self belt, longer skirt hits at mid calf. Side metal zipper, large self buttons, rounded collar and cuffed sleeves. No label, 2 pinholes in back of skirt...comes with extra fabric made into a scarf shape to wear at neck or on head. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 52" hips, 18" bodice, 21" sleeves, 48" long $225

Breathtaking black crepe rayon colum gown with long, dramatic peplum and all over painted and sequined floral motif on bodice and peplum. Dress has shallow V neckline, shirred shoulders above split flutter sleeves lined and edged with sheer black nylon mesh. Flowers are painted on, some painted and appliqued.....adorned with gelatin based sequins. Peplum is lined and edged with same sheer nylon as sleeves. Falls straight to ankle length with slit up front to knee. Side and nape of neck metal zippers, petersham ribbon inside reinforces waistseam. No label. Minor rub off from gelatin sequins toward underarm seam, no other flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 8" sleeves, 58" long $325

COMING SOON.... Early 40s party dress dress with plaid skirt and eyelet bodice. Watch for details! 32" bust, 24" waist, 46" hips, 15" bodice, 6" sleeves, 52" long

Black crepe rayon 40s dress with wide satin band at hem and ruched satin sleeves, bright chartuese green and fushia pink detail at hips. From the Spencer Community Theatre. Some snags to threads on crepe at waist on left side and a few on skirt. No holes or stains. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 8" sleeves, 48" long $190

40s crepe rayon cocktail dress with beaded neckline and double peplum. Sheer inset at neckline edged with dramatic floral and leaf shaped beaded appliques, ruched deilcately at neckline with bow. Side metal zipper, no label. A few picks in sheer inset, see pictures. Click for more images. Larger size! 50" bust, 38" waist, 50" hips, 18" bodice, 19" sleeves, 45" long $235

COMING SOON..... Black crepe rayon 40s pants suit with surplice bodice striped toward sides and sleeves in bright pink and vivid yellow. Watch for details.

COMING SOON.... Sweet 40s dressing gown in floral cotton with zip front & puff sleeves. Watch for details.

40s suit of heather grey lightweight wool, fantastic soutache samurai sword motif on each hip pocket! Nipped waist with double breasted front. Slim fit pencil skirt falls past knee, side metal zipper. Unlined and lightweight. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 40" hips, 23" long, 24" sleeves Skirt~ 32" waist, 42" hips, 32" long $210

Demure rose pink rayon 40s gown with glamorous rhinestone and plastic detail at center of belt above lacy peplum. Kimono sleeves, fitted bodice, full length skirt. Side metal zipper. By "DU BARRY". Pinholes and slight faint spot where a corsage would have been worn, selling as-is.....add your own brooch or silk flower corsage and breathe life back into this beauty! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 4" long $115

Glamorous crushed silk velvet 40s hostess or lounging set with dramatic long belted jacket over wide leg pants. Jacket and pants are both quilted and lined in powder blue satin, belt has beveled square shaped blue gemstone look accents. Pants are high waisted and button on the side. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 42" long, 24" sleeves Pants~ 30" waist, 44" hips (full through seat), 17" rise, 42" long $245

Stunning, sculptural New Look silk shantung suit from the late 40s. Bright iridescent chartruese green with a hint of gold. Hand made with no labels, no lining...lightweight and crisp! Jacket has self buttons, wide dramatic lapels and flared peplum, large padded shoulders. Blouse is pleated down each side, metal snaps close front. Long skirt has side metal zipper and snaps. Flawless, appears never worn! Click picture for more images.  Jacket~ 38" bust, 27" waist, 26" long, 24" sleeves Blouse~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 20" long Skirt~ 26" waist, 41" hips, 29" long $260

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Silk velvet leopard and golden silk chiffon 40s hostess gown by "Dorian". Matching golden silk scarf at neckline. Silk velvet bodice has leopard print,  V neckline and buttons to waist (one button missing). Self belt in leopard, Scarf is secured with machine stitch to back of neckline. Sweeping sheer silk chiffon skirt over coordinating acetate, slit below waist to mid-thigh with snaps to secure. One tiny spot on skirt that falls into folds, pencil eraser size. No other flaws...wearable as is. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 17" sleeves, 17" bodice, 55" long $265

Fantastic 40s rayon western inspired dress and cropped jacket in cafe au lait and bark brown. Piped in bright cinnamon edged in rhinestone trimmed in arrows at neckline, left pocket of jacket and hip pockets of dress. Some stones missing in these. Side and neck metal zippers, no label. No fade or stains. Click picture for more images. Dress~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 20" long, 22" sleeves $90 SOLD

Late 40s plisse cotton sundress and bolero with hand painted roses on skirt and shoulder. Buttons up back, no label. Trimmed in grey ric rac, painted in pinks, green and grey. A few dots of grey paint spatter on left side of bolero, dress is flawless. Click picture for more images. 32" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $195

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Asymetrical neckline and off center hip swag set this 40s dress apart from the others! Faux bow at left hip juxtaposed with angled neckline, ruched at hip. Side metal zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture to see more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 44" long $195

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