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Lizzie, if you do, PLEASE contact me!

Definitely not vintage -- the artist herself barely qualifies! -- but fascinating and definitely worth seeing if you have an interest in fashion. Many of the designs called to mind the amazing construction of Charles James. http://bit.ly/IrisvanHerpenExhibit

FYI, "doubles" in movies are of two sorts: 1. body/stunt double, who is actually in the film doing scenes the star won't or can't do. these folks would have costumes, but it would be unlikely, as Nicole states, that they would have the star's name instead of the character's name. Nowadays they...

I have a shawl from the 50s made of the identical sort of fabric. It's a really cool skirt!

You can use the RN# right there on the tag as a starting point. Use this formula (it's not perfect, but it's pretty darn good): x-13,670= y/2635 = z z + 1959 = most recent any item with that particular label can be (not its age, but it's oldest possible age) KEY: where x = your RN# (in this...

It also look a bit, but not quite exactly, like handmade ponchos or capelets I've had which apparently came from Mexico and Central America.

Looks very 1920s to me, Elf or no Elf, LOL.

Drooling...

If it's not modern, it's probably 60s. Guessing it's rayon of the "looks like linen" sort. Very cute!

Hi Robin! I suspect it will be just fine to wash it. After all, children's clothes were intended to be cleaned, and it's probably been washed many times. As Jonathan says, repair it before you wash it so the tear doesn't get larger. Turn it inside out, and take a small piece of prewashed...

LOVE that!!

I've hooked Danielle up with a local friend specializing in high-end, designer, more-recent vintage, vintage. He may be able to consign the good stuff for her on 1st Dibs. Good luck, Danielle!

Starfall, hi. I'm in Atlanta. Give me a call. I'm happy to help you! Liza 404.934.2578.

Robin, I have this beauty... http://betterdressesvintage.com/products/30s-raspberry-silk-dressing-gown-med Liza

That is odd and interesting, Amanda! Thanks for sharing.

Robin of Frocksley has to be the best and cutest name ever.

Wonderful story. And there's photographic evidence of why you need to wear a corset with a dress like that. Makes all the difference in how it fits! Sigh.

I wish I had the patience of a saint. I find that as time goes on, the stitches get bigger and sloppier!!

Yes, we've had fitted sheets all my life, so at least from the mid-60s, Nicole. Perhaps they weren't as popular abroad as they were in the U.S?

From the Better Dresses Vintage archives: 60s Mod Shift Dress: 60s/70s Bright Hawaiian Shift Dress: Vtg Pencil Skirt: Available at Bee Dee Vintage on Etsy: 70s Maxi Skirt: 70s Day Dress: 70s Day Dress:

http://betterdressesvintage.com/blogs/from-my-closet/50525316-another-reticule-rescue

A bit late to the party, but I do have some super Victorian and Victorian-style items for you at both Better Dresses Vintage, and Bee Dee Vintage on Etsy. Descriptions are links to each item: Original 1850s dress in silk organdy with matching fichu: Late 70s/Early 80s Gunne Sax Dress: 80s...

I do NOT need another black 20s dress, I do NOT need another black 20s dress... keep telling myself this : )...

60s Faux-Pearl Brooch, Super-Sized! 1940 Boucher Enamel and Rhinestone Sailfish: 50s Whiting&Davis Art Deco Necklace:

Amber I just love that pink dress.

Mid-50s ombre blue lace party dress: 60s Moss Green Full-Skirt Cotton Dress: 60s Gold Metallic on Cream Mod Gown:

Just successfully unstuck a grippy zipper with bar soap today...

This museum opens Oct. 3, and I intend to get there as soon as possible (doing "Sunday In The Park" on the 4th, so likely won't be until later that week or the next weekend). First exhibit features Oscar de la Renta...

my latest blog post. thanks for reading. and thanks for comments on the blog! http://bit.ly/NothingNewForAYear

That's a really cool dress!