1930s Black Dress with Elegant Detail, Never Worn

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1940: item #557603

This dress is, without a doubt, the most difficult-to-photograph item I've ever run across. I'll keep trying for better but, in the meantime, please follow the description closely. The dress is gorgeously detailed, but so dark that very little reveals itself to the camera.

Starting from the top, there's a V neck framed by artful pleats... Click for details

1940s Style Cocktail Dress w/ Peplum & Jeweled Belt

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #557532

By Billy Jack for Her, a New York firm designing in the 1970s and 1980s, this glamorous semi-formal dress takes its inspiration from the World War II era. The big-shouldered look was in then, too -- and, like so many gowns worn by Retro film stars, this one has a gracefully shirred bodice that crosses at the midriff and finishes with a jaunty peplum over its ballerina-length skirt. The shape is extremely flattering to any figure, adding curves to those who need them or concealing any excess. An ... Click for details

1960s Vintage Greek Tapestry Hippie-Boho Tote Bag

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1970: item #557464

Imagine bumming around the Greek Islands in the 1960s. This vintage shoulder bag is from the estate of a lady who did it. She must have treasured this souvenir greatly, because it's still practically like new.

Its dramatic red-on-black pattern of Greek urns between Greek key borders repeats on both sides and the size is a spacious 15 1/... Click for details

c1960 Anne Fogarty Wool Sheath w/ Crocheted Lace, Small

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1960: item #557304

They just don't make them like this any longer! There's a dusky rose taffeta lining throughout the body of this elegant Retro dress (everywhere but the sleeves) and its pretty color peek-a-boos behind the four wide insets of crocheted lace that entirely encircle the midriff. It's as finely crafted as it is sophisticated and charming.

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Darling c1980 Vintage Dress with Trenchcoat Hardware

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #557289

From the collection of a vintage clothing enthusiast who's downsizing, this adorable dress is of seasonless heavy cotton in a sophisticated blue-gray color. It's loaded with interesting seam detail and sparkling hardware.

Starting from the top, there are buttoned-down epaulets on the shoulders, a tab and ring closure for creating a hi... Click for details

Fabulous Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Wrap Cape

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1980: item #557193

From Origins in Santa Fe, arguably the finest fashion shop in town, this exquisitely crafted cape is woven of heathery pink and gray wools and finished with elaborately tied, deep fringes like psychedelic spiderwebs. Sized to fit everyone, it's voluminous and long, but drapes very gracefully. In fact, it's so finely woven you could belt it. Although the cape feels light as air when worn, it's plenty warm enough for fall and spring.... Click for details

Exquisite 1960s Black & Metallic Silver Shawl, Mint

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1980: item #557174

This lavishly silver-embroidered wrap is pure 1960s exotica, but in like-new condition. I doubt it was worn even once. Certainly crafted somewhere in the Orient, it measures a whopping 105 inches long (including 7-inch fringe at both ends) and is 22 inches wide. The detail is amazing; notice how there are even shadow-stripes you can see through in the unembroidered section, and the reverse is almost as pretty as the front. Its provenance is a Texas estate.... Click for details

1960s Hat with Jeweled Feathers by Varon for Bollman

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1970: item #551231

Do you dare? "Who dares, wins," they say, so why not take your style to new heights with this sensational vintage Evelyn Varon chapeau? It's of cinnamon-colored "doeskin" wool felt, gracefully shaped in a sort of cross between a fedora, a cloche and a Garbo slouch. The longer side (for casting flirtatious glances beneath) is set with a lavish wheel of feathers adorned with pearls. Vintage hats just don't get any classier and this one's in immaculate condition, although it can't be younger th... Click for details

Gorgeous Antique White Hand-Crocheted Lace Gloves

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1910: item #550810

These Victorian or Edwardian gloves from a California estate are in such fabulous condition that I expect they were worn only once -- most likely by a bride -- and then stored carefully away for generations. Not only are there no rips or tears, but there's none of the age discoloration one expects to see. Styled with a highly ornate pattern to cover the back of the hand and plain mesh over the palm, they measure about 9 1/2 inches from the tip of the middle finger to the outer edge of the fla... Click for details

Spacious c 1950 Beaded Black Satin English Evening Bag

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Accessories Pre 1960: item #546550

It can be hard to find an afforable vintage evening bag without interior "issues" -- those all-too-common perfume and makeup stains. This one is perfect inside, and also looks perfect outside until you inspect it very closely. A graceful floral and foliate motif shimmers on both sides in elegant black-on-black and there's a beautifully engraved frame with an ornate chain handle. This purse can hold a lot, too. Measuring about 7" x 6" (plus clasp and 12" handle), it's exceptionally roomy for ... Click for details