Vintage 60s Anne Fogarty Velvet Wiggle Dress

 Love this velvet wiggle dress by Anne Fogarty, her dresses are highly collectible. The brand came back a few years ago with a new launch and her original designs, I'm not too sure if they are still in business.

    This dress has just been listed on my Ebay collection at  Graveyard_999 today. Check it out by clicking the first photo. I marked it down due to condition, it has a small hole and mark on the back of skirt.Still a lovely dress.

New Vintage coming soon...I've got a new model ...me.

 I've decided to model my own clothes, after all these are from my personal collection and yes, I do wear them . We need to have fun with our style, life is too short not to have fun, right. Cheers!!!

The first dress is a 1940s stroller dress, second dress is a 1950s polka dot sailor dress , third dress is my couture designer dress by Albert Caparo, the fourth dress is an 70s 80s dress by Mosaic, cute fish pattern. The fifth dress is a holiday formal dress by Gunne Sax from the 80s, and the last dress which I don't fit at all is a 1980s couture Lilli Rubin cocktail dress - va va voom. I don't even recognize myself in this little number, hehe. All of these dresses are currently for sale, I can't keep everything, so my loss is your gain.   You can locate some of these dresses at                         www.todressvintage.com and if they are not on there,don't fret they will be shortly. Thanks for checking out my fashion blog.  Mino gizhigak  ( Have a good day)

Alfred Angelo's Burlesque Style Dress

Up for offer is this fantastic Alfred Angelo's fun cocktail dress. Actually it would be a perfect performance dress for a singer or classic burlesque dancer. The dress of course would need to be altered, in order to perform a strip tease, but that's up to you. I will be listing this dress on my Etsy this week, so stay tuned. I found some great snap shots of classic burlesque performers from the 50s. Gotta love their fishtail dresses, similar to mine. Sorry about the color change, the dress is a dark blue not black. The sparkles are  not colorful , they are silver. The dress does have some of the sparkles missing, not bad when you're on stage. The last closeup shows the true color and what the sparkles look like up close, they are not beads or sequins. Measurements are 34 bust- waist-28 hips 36 - medium size dress, there's no stretch due to fabric. If you are interested in this dress just email me at cabbiekat@hotmail.com or check out the dress on my To Dress Vintage Etsy shop. Thanks!

Look at Rita Hayworth's dress from the 1952 movie" Affair in Trinidad" , what a knockout dress.

Have fun with vintage!

My Marilyn Monroe inspired dress!

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And the one and only Marilyn in her fabulous Dior backless gown, wow!

 Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern from 1962. The back of this dress plunges in the back like mine, so now I can pin point the year  it was made from the late 50s to early 60s. Mine has a different cut and a lot tighter more of a wiggle dress compared to her Dior gown. It  has a  large satin bow with a plunging back or backless similar to hers, so glamourous.I think she would have loved to wear a dress like this, definitely her style.


    Here's Dree Hemingway in a reproduction of Monroe's 1962 Dior black gown. It's not the same dress,but such an inspiration very pretty indeed.

Here's some new inventory coming soon...

   Here's some of my new inventory that I will be showcasing on my website. I will be offering dresses mostly, as my collection gets bigger adding more coats and accessories.  And as always trying to keep vintage affordable for you. I love to make deals too! Just email me if interested in any of these garments or need additional photos. I buy vintage also. If there's a garment or garment lots that you think I would be interested in just let me know-cabbiekat@hotmail.com..I do not respond to spam.

 
1) Anne Forgarty 60's cream colored sheath dress- nylon zipper on the back, fully lined, square neckline, it has an overlay of sheer gathered ruffed nylon over lapped with white ribbon,  - in wearable condition, but there are some stains, selling as found. It needs a trip to the dry cleaners. The dress has no other issues , very well loved. Measurements-bust 38-waist-32- hips-38- length-40

 2) Blue and white atomic print Suzy Perette 50's 60's  atomic print day dress-in great condition, but it does have a few flaws. First of all the original belt is missing, must have been a velvet one to match the buttons, only guessing. The shoulder buttons have come loose so the original owner safety pinned them in place. The dress is not lined, but the fabric is very thick like a heavy acetate nylon blend. It has its original tag, no union tag. The dress has large velvet covered buttons,metal zipper on the back, part of the dress wraps around the back . What a cool dress! Measurements-bust-34-36-no stretch - waist-26-28- no stretch- zipper- 16- length-44 -circumference -50 circle skirt-

 3)  SOLD  1940's Homemade Color Block Dress-done in black and raspberry, dotted with silver studs, very 40's. The dress is custom made, it not in the best condition, but its very wearable. The dress has one hole on the back, needs to be patched or stitched, not bad. There's some light staining on the front bib, and one on the skirt. I did not remove it, left it up to the new owner. The dress is so unique! It has a raspberry top on the front and the back is full black and so is the skirt. It has a peplum look front , popular in the 1940s. The sleeves are capped , and it buttons up on the side. The fabric is a soft rayon, needs to be dry cleaned. I am selling this dress in as found condition. A dress perfect for a costume or study pattern. Measurements-bust-40- waist-30- hips-38- shoulders-18-length-42-

4) This suit is from the 1950's to early 1960's its by the maker Romay of California. The suit is a felt wool blend, I found no fabric tag, It has 3/4 length sleeves, a sweet removable tie, double breasted front, and a peter pan collar. The skirt is mid length, zips on the side,partially  lined and has a back kick pleat. In very good vintage condition, but with some flaws. I did notice a hole forming on the back end of the jacket. 

The lining is not in the best condition, the zipper works fine. Needs to be dry cleaned. Measurements- Jacket-bust-36-38- waist-32- rides above the hips-circumference 41 spread out-Skirt-waist-28-hips-36-length-26-circumference-21-

5) Late 1960s Photo print gown done in florals. This gown is a jersey nylon, could be a fancy night gown too. It has a pretty diamond shaped in the mid section, dotted with rhinestones. It zips up the back, I found no stains only one or two pin holes. A very wearable gown. Needs to be dry cleaned. Measurements-bust-36- waist-30-hips-free 40- length-57-

6) Late 60's early 70's dress by the label Holly Hill. This dress has a  interesting pattern, very abstract art of  feathery plumes and swirly cornets. The colors are tan and white, with a peter pan collar, and a matching sash tie. The fabric is a thin crepe nylon very scarf like to the touch. It has a partial button front..The dress is in good vintage condition, but with some small issues. There's some light faded stains on the bottom front of the skirt and two tiny tears on the back collar, needs to be stitched. Measurements-bust-41-waist-41-hips-44- shoulders-18-length-40-L -XL

7) Late 60's 70's smock nightie with matching duster robe. Here's a hot pink, red, orange far out loungewear or nightie set, so cute. It is 100% nylon, easy to wash no dry cleaning. It has large paint brush strokes of oversized florals. Both garments have wide yokes, it has a button front, sleeveless sheath. an A-line cut, wear it loose or tie it with a sash. The robe or robe duster is a perfect match, nice mandarin collar, button front, round yoke bib, A-line cut- not lined. Nightie-bust-41-waist-42-43- hips-48- Robe duster- bust-44-waist-and hips free-length-38

8)   SOLD   Late 40's Coral blazer by Lilli Ann- Pretty coral fitted cropped blazer, with large starburst buttons,fully lined, round collar, wear the cuffs unfolded to folded, nice fitted square shoulder pads, think of Joan Crawford. It has the original label, and the original store label where the blazer was purchased. It has the union tag of Nation Recovery Board-Fabric is a thick crepe nylon, satin lining, nice covered buttons. Condition- In very good vintage condition, but with some flaws. There's some light discoloration on the back of the shoulders, found a tear/ hole on the flip side of the collar, cannot been seen when worn. Measurements-bust-32-34- petite frame- waist-26- fitted waist no stretch-length- 21 comes above the hips-

  9)    Late 80s 1920's style drop waist cocktail dress. This dress is so fancy, it is by the designer label Ursula of Switzerland. It has a tiered ruffled skirt bottom accented with a half brooch,  a two layer look on back with a slit opening over the fabric, has small shoulder pads, it zips down the back a very pretty dress. Condition-  In very good vintage condition only one flaw was found.-an open seam on the back,needs to be stitched. Measurements- bust-36-waist-38- hips-38- length-38-shoulder-17- meant for a petite frame-marked as a size 8-                                                                                                      

10) Late  60's early 70's Leslie Fay two piece- comes with dress and matching blazer. This  scooter dress is so mod! It is a knit sweater dress, short sleeves, ribbed wool /poly blend,mid length,  metal zipper zips up the back, nice abstract pattern . The blazer or jacket  has  a pointy collar, cropped sleeves, accented with a checkered pattern against a mosaic of geometric patterns, very mod. The colors are tan, brown, orange, white and blue, very earth tones. In great vintage condition, but with some flaws. The jacket has some discoloration on the sleeves, and the pocket flap is loose, needs to be reinforced. Both need to be dry cleaned, fabric is wool blend. Measurements-dress-bust- 38-waist- 30-34-some stretch- hips- 40- length- 40- shoulder- 17-zipper-22- Jacket- bust-40-waist-34-hips-38-shoulder-17- length-22

11) 60's 70's Bohemian maxi dress- This revival era dress is so very country/ prairie. It has long sleeves, mock collar, empire waist- pleated skirt, could be shortened. It is fully lined in a purple nylon slip, could be removed. It has a metal zipper on the back,colors are red, orange, blue yellow, peppered with paisley. It has no belt or pockets. It has a union tag, but no original label was found. Condition- In great vintage condition. I did notice that the slip needs to be either removed or stitched because its coming loose causing an open seam. Measurements-bust-38- waist-32-hips-36-length-56.5-shoulders-17

 Please email me at cabbiekat@hotmail.com if interested in any garment, and remember I do make deals on reasonable offers.