40s jersey rayon floral print gown in vivid fuschia pink and burgundy against snow white. Peplum detail at waist, sweetheart neckline. Hooks and eyes up left side, no label, no flaws. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 17" bodice, 57" long $230 |
Black crepe rayon 40s dress with wide satin band at hem ad ruched satin sleeves...bright chartreuse green and fuschia pink detail at hips. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Some snags to crepe at waist on left, a few on skirt....superb condition. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 8" sleeves, 48" long $190 |
40s two piece cotton dress in shades of flame in a scroll design. Piped in black around neck and sleeve cuffs, beveled black buttons down front and on sleeves. Full tiered skirt with side metal zip and button. Wear together or separately! Mint condition. Click picture for more images. Top~ 34" bust, 26" waist, 21" long, 7" sleeves Skirt~ 24" waist, 46" hips, 27" long $165 |
Brightly colored polka dots and filigree print two piece jersey rayon dress set from the 1940s. Top buttons up front, side hook and zip on skirt. A few tiny pinhead black dots scattered into print on the white, only noticeable when looking for them. No other flaws. From the Spencer Community Theatre Collection. Click picture for more images. Top~ 15" shoulders, 38" bust, 30" waist, 23" long, 10" sleeves Skirt~ 28" waist, 40" hips, 26" long $225 |
Sweet 40s summer gown of eyelet lace and plaid cotton. Watch for more images. 34" bust, 24" waist, 42" hips, 15" bodice, 57" long $185 |
Darling coral dahlia print rayon shorts romper from the 1940s 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, when worn creates the look of a dress. Some faint storage spots on shoulders as shown. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 37" long (skirt 30" waist, 42" hips, 27" long) $265 |
Chocolate brown velvet 40s dress with silk chiffon back panel. Button accents down front of sleeveless bodice, side metal zipper, piped at waist. Wide notched collar. Back of dress boasts a gorgeous iridescent brown silk chiffon panel edged in velvet. No label, likely hand made. A few areas of velvet "crush", no stains or holes....superb condition. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 46" long $275 |
Black jersey 40s dress with surplice bodice adorned with gold metal discs. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Small surface run on side of skirt, scarcely noticeable. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $175 |
Deep wine velvet 40s dress with draped, scalloped collar. Rhinestones and beads on collar and bodice. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE collection. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $225 |
Two piece black crepe rayon 40s dress set with black sequins. Top has shoulder pads, hooks and eyes down front behind sequins....slightly shirred at seams to sides of waist. Skirt is slightly flared, side metal hook and zipper. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Top measures 37" bust, 30" waist, 24" long Skirt 26" waist, 39" hips, 27" long $225 sale $155 |
Bright cherry red late 40s one piece swimsuit with natural raffia loop fringe and braid across bust. Button on halter strap, metal zip up back. No label. No flaws. Watch for more images. 36" bust (A or B cup max), 28" waist, 40" hips $160 |
Lovely sheer acetate black 40s oblong scarf with handpainted florals and gelatin based sequins. 22" wide by 48" long, no label, no flaws. $75 |
Eggplant purple and white flecked rayon 40s dress with red velvet, purple ric rac trimmed collar and hip detail accented with faux pearl buttons. Side and neck metal zipper. Slighty wear atop right shoulder as if rubbed, not noticeable unless hunting for it...no stains or holes. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 47" hips, 45" long, 16" bodice $210 |
40s 2 piece rayon dress set of dark blue rayon with nautical ring print. 3 gold metal buttons at waist, skirt has snaps at left side. No flaws, though skirt likely shortened. From the SPENCER COMMUNITY THEATRE. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 24" long, 20" sleeves Skirt~32" waist, 42" hips, 23" long $200 sale $155 |
Cinnamon crepe rayon late 40s dress by Adele Simpson. Angled placket below origami folded collar, doughnut style self buttons. Hook and eye at waist, snaps within waist seam....hip boasts an elegant draped and knotted swag. Utterly flawless, click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, 46" long, 17" bodice, 20" sleeves $415 |
Early 1940s deco print cotton summer gown in yellow, black, grey and white. Ruffled neckline, puff sleeves, tiered skirt. Half sash ties in back, side metal zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 28" waist, 46" hips, 53" long, 16" bodice $255 |
40s dress of white pique cotton with pink and yellow rose print. Wide padded shoulders, notch neckline with white carved floral plastic buttons to waist. Side metal zip. A few pin head storage dots, dress is just too sweet to sweat them! No holes or other issues. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $200 |
Pink and grey striped cotton 40s suumery day dress with wide lapel, button details and hip pockets. Missing original belt, no stains or holes. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long $200 |
40s cotton summery day dress with ruffles at sides of bodice and back. White and tan cotton with baby blue and lime daisies...sash ties in back, buttons up back. No label, one tiny repair to hole in shoulder. No stains. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 42" long $175 |
40s shimmering purple and black taffeta New Look dress with wide rounded collar, self belt, full skirt with big hip pockets. Doughnut buttons up bodice, hook and eye at waist with metal zip center front of skirt within pleats. Minor wear reinforced from within under arms, not noticeable when worn. Click picture for more images 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long $200 sale $145 |
40s crisp cotton day dress in green, navy and yellow plaid. Cross tab button collar, buttons to waist, sash with buttonhole detail at ends. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 42" long $155 |
Early 40s black rayon jacket with metal zip up front, white embroidered soutache design. Curved hem, gathered at shoulders. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 20" long, 23" sleeves $175 |
Gorgeous black silk yarn knit 40s dress with rose design on bodice. Angled sleeves, elastic waist. No belt, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38-40" bust, 28-30" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 43" long $225 |
40s bright plaid cotton sporting dress in orange, red, yellow and brown. Sleeves unbutton to shoulders for movement. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $175 |
Black wool 2 piece knit dress with belted button down top, wide rib knit skirt. By Gloria Swanson. No flaws....gorgeous worn together or used as separates! Click picture for more images. Top~ 36" bust, 28" waist, 19" long, 17" sleeves Skirt~ 26-30" (elastic), 42" hips max, 26" long $210 |
1940s lightweight denim dress with military inspiration. Shell buttons up front, eagle and stripes on pocket. Faded in areas the way denim fades from wear and wash over time, no holes or stains. Small shoulder pads. Click picture for more images. 42" bust, 32" waist, 44" hips, 18" bodice, 44" long $175 |
Blue and white polka dot jersey rayon 40s dress with faux cross stitch band at hem. Ruched at neckline, side closure. No label. White is slightly softened by the darker blue, no stains or holes. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 45" long $200 |
40s plaid wool skirt in brights blue, white and green. Side metal zip and hook and eye, no flaws. 26" waist, 40" hips, 28" long $60 |
Cherry red cotton bandeau cropped top with white embroidered floral appliques. Buttons up back. No flaws. Measures 32" around bust, 14" long. $75 |
COMING SOON.... Black 40s crepe rayon cocktail dress with satin waist sash in grey, white and black with flower accent. Click picture for more images...measurements to come. |
Dramatic 1940s dressing gown in fine wale corduroy. Black button up bodice, hook and eye at waist and zipper hidden in front of red and black barber shop striped skirting. Red rayon scarf attached at nape of neck. Missing a belt, no stains or holes. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 20" sleeves, 57" long $200 |
1940s crisp cotton blue gingham print button strap top, skirt and jacket with rose print and border design. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Top~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 20" long Skirt~ 28" waist, 44" hips, 27" long $210 |
Brown, black and white cotton plaid 2 piece 40s dress shot with gold metallic thread. Big plastic buttons, wide flared lapel, angled sleeves...side metal zip and hooks and eyes on skirt. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Top~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 21" long Skirt~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 27" long $185 |
COMING SOON.... Two tone pink rayon 40s dress. Cuffed sleeves, self belt, narrow collar. More details to come. 40" bust, 32" waist, 46" hips, 16" bodice, 42" long |
Blue and pink tulip print rayon 40s dress with deep blue collar. V notched neckline, flared blue collar, self belt above dropped waist. Angled sleeves, side metal zipper. No flaws. More images to come. 38" bus, 28" waist, 17" bodice, 46" hips, 43" long $200 |
Blue and green plaid wool 40s jacket with knit wool blue upper bodice, blue buttons. Missing top button (2 on sleeve cuffs could be replaced to free one up for front). By Jo Collins. 35" bust, 25" waist, 17" long, 23" long $110 |
Deep blue crepe rayon late 40s dress and beaded jacket by Paul Sachs. Dress has unusual "caped" sleeves, zips at nape of neck and left side. Jacket has wide padded shoulders, tapered sleeves and features pockets with beads and rhinestones at hips. Buttons narrow in placement as they go from waist to neckline, wide lapel. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 42" long $210 |
Dramatically detailed 1940s tan rayon 2 piece dress by Kay Collier. Nipped waist bodice has shoulders pads, structured flared hem. Silver flat head steel studs create a design center front, steel buttons up back leaving a peek-a-boo gap in center. Pencil skirt with side metal snap and zipper. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Bodice~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 24" sleeves, 28" long Skirt~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 32" long $300 |
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40s silk dress with unusual print of tiny workmen in hats. V neckline, angled sleeves, semi-full skirt. Side metal zipper, no label. One tiny pinkish dot on left side of bust (as shown). No holes or other flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $235 |
1940s green and yellow ditsy floral print cotton sundress and jacket. Piped in black, black buttons down jacket. Side metal zip on dress with self belt. New old stock by Kay Whitney, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $165 |
40s dress of black crepe with bright magenta rhinestone studded buttons by Eisenberg and Sons. Some stones missing. Long sash ties at waist, shirred at hips to create fullness in skirt. Side metal zipper. Has some repairs and flaws under arms, a fade mark on left side of hem...sold as is, too pretty to give up on! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 43" long $135 |
Early 40s black wool 2 piece dress. Top has puff sleeves, silver buttons down front and studded hip pockets. A line skirt with hook and eye/metal zip at left side. Has belt loops, original belt is missing (shown with a plain black thin belt, any belt you'd like to use will work). No label, no stains or holes..missing bottom button on jacket. Click picture for more images. top~ 34" bust, 25" waist, 20" long, 10" sleeves skirt~ 25" waist, 38" hips, 27" long $165 |
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40s merlot rayon suit with double collar, button detail at hips. Missing top button on jacket, would be superb with a decorative rhinestone button! Pencil skirt. No stains or other issues. Click picture for more images. jacket~ 39" bust, 30" waist, 23" long, 23" sleeves skirt~ 28" waist, 40" hips, 27" long $195 |
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Baby blue linen weave rayon 40s suit with rhinestone and white cord trim on right side at waist, left side above bust. Self buttons, nipped waist. Side metal zip on pencil skirt. No flaws. More images to come. 36" bust, 26" waist, 40" hips $200 |
40s cotton dress in soft aqua cotton with cherry print. Button bodice and cuffs, rounded collar. By "Adorable". More images to come (click picture to see more views in the other color meanwhile!). No flaws. 36" bust, 26" waist, 39" hips, 16" bodice, 41" long $180 |
1940s cinnamon crepe dress with bevel head and round brassy metal studs. Cinches in back, back metal zipper. Shirred at shoulders. A few missing studs, a little darkening along underarm seam, not noticeable at all but of note. No other issues, crisp and clean and smashing. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 18" sleeves, 43" long $275 |
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Extremely rare late 1940s pine green flecked wool suit jacket by Christian Dior, a part of the "New Look" following WWII. Nipped waist, sculpted hip (no padding)...fantastic squared collar with button above deep pleated pockets. Fully lined in Dior logo lining. 3 very tiny moth dents, small wear spot at right hip front seam..one sleeve under arm has lining that had come apart at seam and has been re-stitched, doesn't affect appearance on the outside. Superb condition & easily worn as-is, designed by Dior himself...highly collectible. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 29" waist, 22" long, 23" sleeves $900 |
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Sporty 1940s wool jacket in bark brown with houndstooth sleeves, collar and back. Hip pockets, button front, lined in rayon. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 42" bust, 42" waist, 25" long, 23" sleeves $125 |
1940s black crepe rayon and taffeta dress with dropped waist and ruched sash, full skirt. High neckline, long sleeves. Side metal zip. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 17" bodice, 22" sleeves, 43" long $190 |
Pin-up perfect black 1940s swimsuit by Jantzen. Front fully ruched top to bottom, smocked around sides and back. Side metal zipper. All nylon with rubber elastic on seams and smocking. Criss cross straps button in back. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust max, 28" waist max, 38" hips max. $225 |
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1940s black crepe rayon dress with hip drape trimmed in wide black lace. Back of skirt has 2 narrow panels trimmed in lace as well. Side metal zip, zip at back of high neck. Angled sleeves. No label, no flaws. More images to come. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $245 |
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