Red 60s Dress-perfect splash of color for this winter....

 Here's a 1960s scarlet red jacquard floral print dress. It has a full pleated skirt bottom, sleeveless bodice, and a back hidden nylon zipper. It does not have a label nor washing instruction.The inner zipper has a a stamp on it with "do not iron", but that's all I can go by.  It is made very well. I paired it up with a vintage sweater and added my trusty belt, looks great.



Here's the measurements:- 
                         bust 34-36        
                         waist 28
                         hips full
                         length 38 
                         rib-cage 30 small
            

Now in shop 50s Lilli Ann Cocoon Coat L

Here's a wool cocoon coat by Lilli Ann Paris California. It is from the late 50s, fully lined, accented with curly Persian lamb ( not too sure if it's real) and has a sweet front bow. It is a large size, but can be cinched at the waist with a vintage belt, to give it a more fitted look.  The Princess coats that I've seen on the web are so expensive, this is all you have to do to achieve that 50s new look or  princess coat look is add a large belt.  The waist appear smaller too, cool tip from the 50s.  

Emma Domb for the Holidays.

 Note to self... If the black and gold one does not sell before the holidays, I am going to wear it to the Brian Setzer concert, hehe. I just love my vintage closet I have soooooo much to choose from since I'm a vintage dealer. These dresses are both available now on my Etsy shop , my personal website or just Google Todressvintage and there you go. Sorry I can't model the antique white gown, the size it too small for me. I do have photos of me in the other dress. Its about a medium, but I have it pinned to me. My husband took photos of me in the dress, that was a fun afternoon.  I just like to have fun with my vintage.

 http://todressvintage.com/products/vintage-50s-emma-domb-black-and-gold-formal-dress-m

Here's the link to the long formal dress-http://todressvintage.com/products/vintage-50s-emma-domb-white-and-silver-formal-ball-gown-s

 I'm wearing it here with my bear or mink faux fur hat that I got from Port Townsend, the best seaport town in Washington. Cheers!

I"m just nuts about Dita's skirt.

    
    If anyone knows me personally, then they are aware of how much I adore squirrels. Fall is a time for falling leaves, colder nights and yes, squirrels. They are always in my backyard playing and hiding their nuts in my planters. My kitties love to watch them from the windows,  they delight them when they run from rooftop to rooftop chasing each other , they are so sweet.
  
When I saw what Dita Von Teese wore to the Vintage Fashion Expo in Los Angeles, it made me so minwendam( happy). She wore a fun applique squirrel skirt, it was darling on her.  The skirt is designed by Dolce Gabbana - a blue brocade pencil skirt with two large applique squirrels holding their nuts towards each other, while resting on a tree branch. I just love her skirt! I found a skirt like Dita's ,but this one was shorter and had an a-line cut. The ebay seller wanted  $ 2,399 with $5.00 shipping,no one bought this skirt however, it was reported lost. Oh , how sad.  I went online to the Dolce Gabbana website and found a black blouse with a huge squirrel on the chest, it has sold out too.

Well, I guess after all these years, squirrels are trendy. I must find all my vintage squirrel pins and wear them with my 1950s 49er jacket, the perfect fall look for me. I try not to be too trendy.            Here's Dita at her vintage booth,  she has lovely things.

  Dolce Gabbana squirrel blouse- retails for- $2,345.00 on their website

 
 Images by Dolce Gabbana
 Dita von Teese's Websta- Instagram
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FW14 collection, Milan Fashion Week

A Touch of Mink I Think?

Here's a cute late 1950s to early 1960s cobalt blue winter coat that I will be listing in a jiffy. Measurements and info coming soon. I fit it perfectly with my wide shoulders and I'm a size medium. It looks nice belted for a fitted style. The only flaw I located is that the button is safety pinned to the coat. The fur could be mink, but I'm not too sure. It's definitely not rabbit or fox. . The label reads- Stevens Hokanum fabric Montera. It is a wool blend- fully lined in blue satin, it has its original label and union tag. Needs to be dry cleaned and the collar needs extra care from a furrier. I will not touch it with my steamer because it might damage the fur. I was told that it can be cleaned with cornmeal to remove the oiliness and smells, which is a good to kno


   A classic coat for this coming fall/winter.

                      Looks great belted, just add some 1950s gloves , a classic purse and you're set.

1950s Black Sheath Dress with Overskirt

 
                         Here's a great LBD perfect for any special occasion.  Coming soon...

                             Measurements -bust 36-waist 27-28- hips 36- no flaws found

  Please email me at cabbiekat@hotmail.com if you need additional photos or information. Thanks!

My Three Lilli Ann suits coming soon....

 Now that summer is nearly over with even though it is about 67 degrees here in the Puget Sound area, I'm in the mood for Autumn already. I had my Pumpkin spice latte last week, which I felt like the cold weather will be here soon, so I might as well have one early. I decided to blog my fall Lilli Anns here since I have blogged them on my Shopify blog already, so  I will be listing them soon.  Here are the two 50s/ 60s  Lilli Anns and a late 60s Knit Lilli Ann coat set. I'm taking all of these suits to the dry cleaners this coming week so they will be posted with descriptions and condition. If my seamstress has time this week I hope to get my fur collared Lilli  Ann fixed.   I noticed that it has a few holes on the sleeves, looks like someone might have displayed it on a wall or something, the holes are too perfectly aligned or a very talented moth, hehe.  The blue plaid suit is in great condition only discoloration on the underarms, no odors or tears. The 60s mod dress and coat needs some work. The dress has some light stains could be bleached out. The coat has a small tear , the owner must have pinned a heavy brooch or something to the lapel. I did notice when trying it on the lining is coming loose, not bad but will need to be repaired. Again I will have these all listed after fully repaired and dry cleaned.