Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Abe Schrader 50s 60s Cocktail Dress on Website

 Here's a dress by the King of 5th Avenue NY , who lived to be 100! Hooray ! I have a few dresses by Abe Schrader from the 70s and 80s, but it's very rare when I locate one from the late 50s to early 60s. I have no clue which era it comes from???  It look like it comes from the late 50s, but it could be later than that.  This dress will be on website this week. Please note that this  dress has some issues, first its not new old stock, its had a fun life somewhere. The woman who owned this dress wore it a lot, I can tell by the seams, and lining. This dress is not worn out, can be fixed with a little TLC. The seams on the underarms need some stitching,  there's a hole on the neckline probably from a brooch and a few small snags on the bodice, not that bad. I'm selling the dress in as is condition, or I can see how much it will be to repair some the flaws. The snags are too hard for repair, I'm afraid they might ruin it by mistake. But, with all these flaws, this dress is wearable and very classic.

 Measurements- bust 32-34 the arms lays flat akimbo like -waist-26-hips 34 tight 36-bodice-17-shoulders-15-length-43 - this dress looks much bigger , but it's not. I would say it's a small to petite size.


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 These photos shows the true color, yes its blue not black.

 The back of the dress has nice fan effect, so elegant.


        Love this accented bow and faux midi- corset look, too sexy!


 Here are some 50s 60s vintage ads found at various places on the web, not mine . (  source- Ebay and Pinterest )



 Jean Shrimpton in an Abe Schrader 60s dress-

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

SOLD !!! 70s 80s Vintage Mexican Wedding/ Fiesta Gown just listed








SOLD!!!   This dress is perfect for that summer wedding or wear it boho style with boots and dress it up. What a fun dress!

Update: Now on my website .http://www.todressvintage.com/products/vintage-70s-80s-mexican-wedding-fiesta-gown-m

Maker: unknown-  has size tag marked 16 not true size

Fabric: ecru and brown cotton  blend- no fabric tag

Features: Long gown/ maxi, not lined need a slip, strapless style, fitted waist, metal zipper in back,  has tiers of lace, satin ribbon, and yarn embroidery

Measurements- bust  30 flat stretches to a 38 not much more, it does have an elastic gathering on the halter-waist 30 to 30.5 nearly a 32 but tight-hips free- length -55 no hem

Condition- In great vintage condition, but it does have two dots one on the inner bodice under the flap, cannot see when worn. The other mark in the back lower skirt on the outside and yes you can see it when wearing, not bad but it's there. The dress is fresh and ready to wear.






 Not true color of dress, ecru white is the the true color.




Friday, June 5, 2015

The Astronaut Wives Club



     This summer I have something to look forward to - the Astronaut Wives Club it premieres June 18 on ABC at 8pm.  The costume designer Eric Daman has picked some beauties to drool over, and yes I have some in my closet right now. Lucky me to be a vintage dealer! The perks of selling vintage is that you have the pick of the crop when it comes to dresses. I have two or three floral dresses like the icy blond in the show, that I might wear today! It's going to be in the 70s near Seattle, so its summer dress season. I have put away my shorts and got out all my light 50s summer dresses to wear around town. I figured if I'm not really on Etsy anymore and sales are slow, why not wear my beauties, you only live once.

Here are some of the images that have surfaced on the internet on this show, I'm sure there's going to be more bloggers with better pictures , so watch out for them. I hope this show is a hit! I'm so excited for the premiere.

Here's the link to the book by Lily Koopel-    http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-astronaut-wives-club-lily-koppel/1113742219?ean=9781455503230



Image source -http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/20/astronaut-wives-club-premiere-june
http://www.spoilertv.com/search/label/The%20Astronaut%20Wives%20Club
Photo still from-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0cB6-fs_2k SamyBgs

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Caitlyn's Gown For Her Vanity Fair Photo Shoot. You go gal!!

 I have seen the photos online, but I can't wait to read the article and see the glossy prints up close. Yikes I'm so excited !


My favorite gown of Caitlyn's  Vanity Fair photo shoot  has to be the gorgeous Zac Posen ebony gown, off the shoulder style, and look how it hugs her body perfectly. That gown looks outstanding , wow! Photo by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair magazine

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