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1970s Polyester Photo Collage Print Shirt, 48" Chest 1980s Cacharel pour L'Homme Tropical Weight Wool Blazer, 42 Regular 1980s Burt Pulitzer for Lord & Taylor Silk Necktie Givenchy Suede Embroidered Logo Rubber Sole Mules, US Size 6 1970s Nylon Island Print Aloha Shirt, Medium

1980s Rayon Dress, Medium 1960s-1970s Suede Mary Janes, US Size 9.5 A 1970s Carole Little Silk Shirt Dress, Small 1980s Evan-Picone Polyester Georgette Pussy Bow Blouse, Medium 1980s Jack Taylor Bespoke Glen Plaid Wool Suit, 44R

@pl_vgnt From a friend who speaks Italian: "It only say the name of the person and that it was modified by the company. It does not make any mention of a garment."

1960s Shimmery Sequined & Beaded Knit Shell, Small 1960s Evan-Picone Velveteen Cigarette Pants, 29" Waist 1960s Leather & Metallic Kitten Heel Sandals, Size 8 US From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives... 1960s Bespoke Sharkskin Sport Coat 1960s Bespoke Sharkskin Suit

1980s Zippered Rabbit Fur Jacket, Mob Wife Style, Medium 1970s Nylon/Lace Dress Slip, Small 1960s Mod Silk Scarf by Vera 1970s Vera Maxwell Ultra Suede Shirt Jacket, Medium 1970s Patent Leather Wedge Platform Sandals, Size 6 B US

Please don't feel silly! We are here to help and learn. I learn something new on these forums daily, and I've been handling vintage clothing for 50 years!

Yes, exactly - using it as a a means to prevent unraveling of the raw edge is a bit odd. Pinked seams or a simple zig zag stitch would have been a more obvious choice.

I'm not claiming to *know*, honestly, it's just an educated guess. With only a single image to evaluate, it's a bit like shooting in the dark. It's great that you show them on a dress form so we can see shape on a body, but if you can also post photos of the construction details (seams...

I personally don't bother testing thread, but others may think it provides worthwhile information. While a burn test is always informative, without seeing how seams and hems are finished, it's a combination of research and guesswork. One definitely develops knowledge after years of handing...

Just to clarify, the burn test is to determine the fiber content of the garment fabric - not the thread.

I definitely think it was home-sewn. It could be due to the skill-level of the seamstress, or that the tension wasn't correct for the type or weight of fabric, or... There are many variables! And, you would never hand sew a blind hem like this.

This is a blind hem stitch, which did not exist as an option on sewing machines in the 1940s. Zig-zag stitch, yes, but not this blind hem stitch. To weigh in on dating, I definitely see '80s, both in color palette and style of the floral print.

If you can snip a bit of the seam allowance in a non-conspicuous place, you can perform a fiber burn test. It will determine whether it's natural, synthetic or a blend. Here's the one I use - I like it because it's color-coded - but there are many others on the Internet. How would you like to...

1950s Ivory Floral Lace Wedding Dress with Cold Shoulder and Full Skirt, Small 1966 Irish Linen and Guipure Lace Appliqué Gown by Cahill Ltd., Small (Comes with flip book of 27 original wedding photographs) 1970s Victorian Style Chiffon and Lace Empire Waist Gown, Small 1951 Three-Piece...

I too, had a pair of these sky-high Yo Yo's in the '70s!

1970s SEARS Boy's Canvas and Fleece Casual Coat, 32" Chest/Size 14 1970s Yo Yo's Leather Ankle Strap Wedge Heel Sandals, US Size 6 1970s Romantic Floral Peasant Dress, Small to Medium 1970s Eggshell Patent Leather Platform Sandals, US Size 6 1990s Exotic Cotton-Poly Harem Pants with...

Gorgeous! Thank you, Amy!

@Milinha and @Jen S, if you'd kindly grant permission, we'd love to add both of your labels to our Sulka entry in the Label Resource. Thanks!

I was able to donate my vintage endangered species items to a costume rental company that services film production (I live in Los Angeles). They were happy to acquire them.

1990s Panne Velvet Body Suit, Small 1950s Henri Bendel Mouton Fur Swing Coat, Medium 1980s Motion East Braided Cord Statement Belt, Small 1970s Ribbed Lurex Knit, Medium 1970s Bejeweled Satin Sandals, US Size 8

1960s 3-Piece Set: Cardigan, Blouse and Skirt, Small 1960s Cashmere Sweater and Skirt Set, Medium 1980s Fringed Leather Loafers, US Size 7 B 1970s Ribbed Polyester Polo Pullover, Medium 1970s Cashmere Blazer, 44 Long

Sooo pretty! 1950s, and commonly referred to as a cupcake dress.

What a lovely gown! The colors are dreamy. What material is the rosette and trim detail made of? Is it beaded? I can't tell. By the way it drapes, it appears to be a silk chiffon with a rayon or acetate lining. Late 1940s to early 1950s is what I'm thinking. Would you grant us permission to...

DL Auld Black Mesh Snake Belt or Choker Necklace 1980s Acrylic Batwing Pullover, Small to Medium 1960s Rayon Foulard Smoking Jacket, Medium 1970s Wool Houndstooth Half Norfolk Jacket, 46" Chest 1980s Leonard Paris Silk Necktie

1970s Holly's Harp Jersey Slip Dress with Bolero Shrug, Small 1980s Metallic Fishscale Sequined Fortuny Pleated Gown, 36" Bust 1960s Cerise Silk Brocade Cheongsam Gown and Jacket, 34" Bust 1970s Manning Silver Qiana Maxi Dress with Kimono Sleeve Bolero Jacket, Small From my personal...

@pl_vgnt This detailed history of Corde might be of interest to you. Its popularity coincided with wartime shortages of leather and other conventional handbag materials.

1970s Manning Silver Qiana Maxi Dress & Kimono Sleeve Bolero Jacket 1980s Gunne Sax Brocade & Taffeta Party Dress 1990s Betsey Johnson Crushed Velvet Maxi Dress 1980s Album by Kenzo Oversized Ombré Satin Blazer 1980s Oversized Silk Color Block Patchwork Blouse

SO cute - and you look fab in it, like it was made for you!

1980s/1990s Black Suede/Embroidered Leather Jacket, Medium 1980s Album by Kenzo Oversized Ombré Satin Jacket, Small to Medium 1960s High-Waisted Velveteen Cigarette Pants, 29" Waist From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives... 1980s Marian Clayden Fringed Silk Jacket 1970s Lanvin Blouse

Me, too! We'll be adding it to our Label Resource! :)