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1980s Jeweled Red Dress w/ Peplum, Ruffled Shoulders
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Sequins and beading, peplums, ruching and strong shoulders are having another big moment now! If you crave that 1980s look, why not wear the real thing, rather than a new-yesterday knockoff?
You'll find this "Dynasty" era dazzler is perfect whenever you need a party dress of cocktail length -- and it's just the right color for holiday parties (or for making a huge impression anytime). Vividly scarlet, it has an elegantly draped peplum overskirt and a ruched front bodice ornamented with a transparent Art Nouveau butterfly that's loaded with white pearls, red sequins and bugle beads. Ruffles supported by an underlay of red petticoat net appear both fore and after and the skirt is slit, so you can walk and dance easily. The low-cut back closes with a short zipper. Length is just below the knee.
The prior owner bought this gorgeous gown in 1985 and wore it only a few times, so condition is quite good. Its label identifies it as a California-made creation "For David Howard" from the "Climax" line by Karen Okada. The acetate fabric feels like satin taffeta: rich and slightly crispy. It looks like it would fit sizes 2 through 6. The only point of close fit is the waistline, which measures 26 inches.
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4 Vintage 1980s Chiffon Hair Bow Barrettes Like New
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Pre 1990 item# 721450
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Do you remember these luscious ultra-feminine hair accessories from the '80s? I love them and still use them often. It's a pity that makers stopped producing these and shifted to those horrible plastic clamps.
If you've been missing this pretty way to to make a ponytail, fasten your hair up or pull one side back, you're in luck, because a New Mexico estate yielded a trove of them in lovely condition. They can't have been worn much, if at all. The set of four includes pastel peach, turquoise, sage and white. Each is fashioned with a floral center. The pastel bows measure 6 inches wide and are backed by barrettes 3.25 inches long. The white one, slightly different in form, is 5 inches wide with a 3 inch barrette. They're all of semi-sheer chiffon fabric.
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Fine Vintage Florentine Gilt Leather Glasses Case
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Pre 1980 item# 680594
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Here's a truly luxurious vintage case for your favorite specs or shades! The rich red hues and intricate gilding give it a lavish High Renaissance look.
This exquisite case measures 7.25 inches by 3.5 inches, so can hold large frames. From a New Mexico collector who's downsizing, it received little use, being one of several she acquired in Italy about 30 years ago. Extreme magnification is necessary to notice any surface wear, except a few creases. The cream-colored leather lining is quite clean and the clasp still closes tightly.
I couldn't find anything at all like this online, so it must be a rarity.
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2 Super Sexy Vintage Lingerie Items, 1980s, Unworn
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Pre 1990 item# 675075
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This is VERY different from what we normally offer, but what fun! The former owner of these gorgeous undies received them as gifts in the mid-1980s and never once got the nerve to wear them. If you're a more adventurous type, let them rock your boudoir!
The black stretch mesh teddy features an adjustable halter strap, lacy edging and a lovely floral accent that's either silk-screened or hand-painted. It's by Hanky Panky and marked size small. According to the care tag, it's 100% nylon, machine washable (on the delicate cycle).
The forest green thong lavished with silk lace has a very luxurious texture and is by The Lingerie Collection. Although marked size Petite/Small, it looks to me like it would also fit a medium. Fabric is a heavy satin-like rayon/nylon blend and care instructions recommend hand-washing.
If you love the glitzy fashions of the "Dallas" and "Dynasty" era, you'll love wearing these underneath. Although 20 years old, they're absolutely like new.
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Glittery Vintage Tropical Fish Tunic - Mint, Fits All
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Pre 1990 item# 663485
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Looking like it's never been worn even once, this exotic vintage purple tunic would be a fabulous beach coverup -- or a top to wear with jeans and shorts, if you're a bit daring. It's lavished with fish in golden glitter, finished with gold and green beads tied into points at the knees and patterned with loads of sexy peek-a-boo slashes.
The "deconstructed" look makes me date this treasure to the late 1980s or early 1990s. Along with the two huge fish, a graceful undersea plant and the word "Bahamas" also appear in glitter. The tag (so crisp it's like new) reads: ARAWAK T Neely's of Nassau in the Bahamas 100% Cotton XLong. Total length is about 31 inches. Sleeves are raglan-style, finished in points with knots. The cotton knit is good and thick, with a rich, high-quality feel. This must have been expensive originally. Provenance is a New Mexico estate.
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Vintage 1980s Sexiest Cowgirl Boots by Wild Pair Sz 5
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Pre 1990 item# 647322
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These fabulous vintage boots with stiletto heels are a lot more Vixen than Western. Besides the pizzazz of the 3.25-inch heels, they mix three different leathers in slightly different shades of brown: Reptile and suede trim the butter-soft smooth leather that slouches gracefully for a bit of "pirate" swagger.
Representing the height of style in the "Dallas" and "Dynasty" era, these beauties will be perfect with the 1980s revival fashions so trendy today (not to mention with your skinny jeans).
They've been so lightly worn that this is how they look without even getting a polish and brush-up! Linings are fully intact. They reached us, fittingly enough, from a Dallas estate and were no doubt extremely expensive, when new. Outer soles (leather, of course) are marked 5B and inner soles (also leather, of course) are tagged Wild Pair. Early examples of this fashion-forward brand have become highly collectible now. I've seen 1980s Wild Pair boots selling for close to $300 elsewhere online.
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1980s Vintage Designer Coral Organza Wrap Top
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Pre 1990 item# 627304
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By Fenn Wright & Manson, one of England's leaders in special occasion fashions since the 1970s, this dreamy see-through jacket of coral organza combines a look of pure romance with all the proper details. Notice the shapely seaming, graceful lapels and double cuffs with shimmering faux-moonstone buttons in a slightly lighter shade of melon.
Sheer jackets of this type, tied on with enormous bows, were style essentials in Europe during the late 1980s and very early 1990s. (I'm not sure if they were also worn in the U.S., since I wasn't here then.) They're fabulous over slip dresses and a wonderful way of fluffing up just about any outfit for an evening event or a daytime gala like a wedding. In the latter case, they can give you decent cover for the ceremony, allowing you to wear something that might otherwise be a little too bare until the reception.
Size is marked small, but obviously this shape is highly adaptable. I'd say it could be worn by anyone from size 1-2 up to about a size 9-10. Condition of the wrap is fabulous -- it can't have been worn much -- and its provenance is an English estate. New party tops and wraps by FW&M sell in the $150 - $200 range, by the way.
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2 Pair Swanky Retro Vintage Gloves Small
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Want some gloves that will do lots more than keep your hands warm? How about these terrific vintage designs from the 1940s or early 1950s? They're loaded with Retro style!
The brown ones with the huge buttons and lavish seam detail look like suede, but are of suede-finished fabric. They also look like they've even been worn. Condition is absolutely amazing.
The second pair are of buttery soft black kidskin with cutwork wrist-bands of fawn kid, each secured with a black leather button. Just a few little scuffs are present, and one wrist has a teensy red dot on it. With a cleaning and polish, they'd be like new.
Both pairs are sized for a petite woman and came from the same Texas estate.
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Adorable Retro Vintage Floral Print Apron, Mint
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Crisp as new, this colorful vintage apron features a delightful pattern of tall windows filled with potted daisies, plus a wide red band at the bottom and a vine motif above. Length is a little more than 20 inches, plus a waistband nearly two inches wide.
It can't have been worn much, if at all, because the condition is immaculate. Probable dating would be 1940s and provenance is a Texas estate.
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Retro Vintage Coral Handkerchief with Lace Frills
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Here's a dream hanky, if you like them really feminine. Three tiers of ruffles frame the central panel of fine nearly-sheer coral linen: one of coral mesh, one of ivory mesh and, finally, ivory lace edging. The colors are luscious and a lot of work went into this!
Probably dating from the 1930s, the hanky reached us from a Texas estate and is in lovely condition. There are just two tiny spots (one extremely hard to notice) and no tears at all, which is surprising given the delicacy of the materials. Size is 11 inches square.
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