Saturday, May 11, 2013

Bettina of Miami with a Cuban Twist



      I don't know the history of this label, can't find any information on the Vintage Fashion Guild; which is a shame. I noticed that most people in the vintage world tend to categorize this style of dress as a square dance dress. Our dress from Bettina Of Miami appears to be more of a patio sun dress with a Cuban twist.

  . Miami's fashion is very influenced by its surrounding neighbors, like Jamaica and Cuba.  Fashion were fussed by these different cultures, so the clothing tended to reflect these countries.


In the 40s 50s  fashion was famous for  trends called ethnic wear, such as peasant blouses. The ethnic prints were bold and eye catching. 1940s1950s  teenagers were not left out, they wore what there mothers wore. They looked so cute in their ruffle tops, mid length flare skirts with rick rack and lace, typical of this era.

Enjoy this gallery of the 40s and 50s Spring /Summer fashions!

 Images are from Life magazine.com and Pinterest galleries.

Life Magazine 40s- Starlet in straw hat,  white cotton peasant blouse, with flared striped skirt, and leather rope sandals.
 1949 fashion catalog



 High fashion models wearing bold ethnic prints with an off the shoulder blouse and  a midriff top.



Three typical teenagers modeling the latest Spring Summer fashions.



 40s 50s vacations ads influenced our way we viewed fashion. Ruffled tops and mid- length skirts were all the rage in the late 40s and 50s.

 40s Cigar Ad
 1940s starlets at the poolside


                           Here's our Bettina of Miami Patio dress  so pretty and fun to wear.







Measurements
12.5 inches from shoulder to shoulder,
34 inches bust/chest,
24 inch waist,
34 inch hips,
38.5 inches down the entire garment.
Condition - Ready to wear ! excellent condition.
Asking 60.00 + shipping - US Can be sent flat rate - 6.60
International please contact me for shipping in your region.



Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Happy Wedding Day June Brides!!!



  Hooray for the Bride!!!

     We are having a wedding sale on wedding dresses and selected  vintage furs.

 Here's our 1950s white lace wedding gown, perfect for a traditional wedding.












Maker:
No label found - This is a manufactured gown from by the way it was constructed.

Features:This is a beautiful gown and you can use it not just for a wedding gown, or a formal event.
It is a LOOKER SO PRETTY!!!!

1950s lace tulle, boning for the bust and a side metal zipper for ease to get into. Found a 1951 pattern from DressingVintage.com that has a similar look, reminds me of a Grace Kelly style.

Measurement:

Bust - 34
Waist -solid 28
Hips are free
Total length is almost 60'

CONDITION - NO FLAWS EXCELLENT

Please note shipping is subject to change. Please do not purchase until you contact us,so we can figure out which box will fit this dress. We do not want to crush it because its ready to wear.

Shipping will be calculated on the size of box - at this point I do not want to put this in a Flat rate 16.00 box. Due to this has been all pressed and is ready to go down the aisle.


All sales are final, no returns.

International buyers please contact us for shipping rates.
Thanks!

 Located two wedding gown patterns from the early 50s , so pretty.
 Image found at Dressing Vintage.com, sorry sold,






 Our second wedding gown by Emma Domb from the 1960s.

 
SALE Vintage 60s Emma Domb Wedding Gown








Emma Domb 60s what a beautiful wedding gown. This gown is so perfect in an off white Champagne color. It is a floor length gown, with lots of pretty subtle accents. There is a small 6 inch satin bow in the back, and the bride's beautiful face will be framed with pretty embroidered trim on the sweetheart neckline. There are tons of pleats that need to be re-pressed. The gown has a fitted bodice, and gloved length cropped embroidered sleeves , not too short, would look great with or without gloves. The skirt of the gown is very full, and just to let you know that it has a sewn in netted crinoline, perfect. But you could always add an additional slip for puffiness. The fabric is a thick nylon blend, very satiny. It has a nylon zipper that zips up the back, sorry my mannequin was a bit too big for this gown. It has its original Emma Domb label, and union tag in tack. There is a size tag that reads size 7, but this dress could have been altered, so be sure to measure yourself carefully.


In great vintage condition, but I did locate some minor flaws. On the hem of the gown it is soiled, and so is the cuff .can be removed carefully. I noticed two prick holes very small on the bottom front, hardly noticeable . The dress needs to be cleaned and pressed, it came in its original box, and stored away for many years, so it does have a odor to it. It need to be steamed by a professional dry cleaner. There are no perspiration stains of any kind.


Measurements: Bust- 32 ( slight stretch) Waist- 26-28 Hips- full Length- 53 ( top of bodice to skirt) Width of skirt- very wide full skirt 73 spread out The dress is very wearable, and it was someone's heirloom, so you'll own a piece of history.

All sales are final, no returns on this wedding gown. This garment needs to be cleaned and weighed for shipping, so the price may changed for shipping.

Please email us and we will give you a deal on the final price.


And to top off your bridal attire, the perfect wedding furs.








 Maker:1940s- 50s Douglas of California

This set includes:
Ermine muff, head piece and scarf set - including gold box.

Condition:
As for the set 1 issue is with the scarf inside panel of the scarf has a 5 rust marks.,with a stain on the inside as well opposite side.

NO shedding or too bad of smell for being vintage over all condition is GOOD. No fraying inside the muff or scarf .

All sales are final, no returns.

All international buyers please contact us for shipping rates.
Thanks!


 Here's a 40s formal dress with matching fur, perfect for a wedding even. Gotta love her ermine, looks just like ours.



 The fur that will top the cake has to be this one!!! Perfect for an evening wedding.







 Maker - New York Fur Co. Ltd Vancouver BC
This piece I rescued and restored to its original glory - the clasp is bakelite with a satin interior.

Measurements - 44' Length Width at highest point 4'

Condition - GREAT vintage condition - ready to wear. only think to note is one of the balls at the end of the bakelite is missing - I am unsure if it were there to begin with. If I can find one I will put one on.




Our favorite wedding dresses through the years, some through the eyes of Hollywood .

  Wallis Simpson and her husband Edward VIII, Ronald Reagan and his young bride Jane Wyman.

 We love her look so much, here's some more photos of her 1940s wedding gown.




 -from the Hollywood movie Funny Face

 Audrey Hepburn's dress is by fashion designer Hubert d' Givenchy-

Enjoy!


   
From a 1950s Bridal fashion show


 A traditional 50s bride-


 1950s wedding ad by Mori Lee, which is still in business.

 And a not so typical 50s bride with her groom on roller skates.

 Happy Wedding Day !!!!! From the Graveyard Gals

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

1930s Blue Overlay Lace Gown






Here's our lovely 30s gown!
Vintage 1930s lace dress. with little satin buttons down the front bodice. Side zipper.












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❉ Condition: Excellent
❉ Label: NO LABEL
❉ Fits like: Medium
❉ Bust: 36"
❉ Waist: 38 "
❉ Length from top of collar to bottom " 48.5'
❉ Shoulder to Shoulder 14.5

Asking 150.00 Plus Shipping - International customers please contact me for shipping price in your region.



 Here's some examples of 1930s lace dress, very pretty.
  My favorite photo of Kay Francis lovely in a 30s lace gown.






 All images from these sites.

http://lettersfromhomefront.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/114296810/crocheted-lace-evening-gown-vintage
 photo found at Etsy-nostalgia rules
Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns - Rare & Authentic!