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I can so see this with a sweater vest!

I think you're safe with late 60s/early 70s. To me, the one on the left looks more 60s-ish, the one on the right more 70s-ish--due to the prints and the colors on each. But they must be from the same year if they're exactly the same?

This is adorable, Maggie! And it's way beyond my comfort area, but it looks 30s to me--sort of like the "spectator" outfits I've seen, only in photos, from then.

Cute shorts, Liza! Without seeing the label, my first impression is that these are ca. late 60s (maybe even early 70s), even with the high waist. I've had several pairs of 50s' shorts, and as Linn notes, they've all had back or side zippers. If they are older, then I'd go with 50s. Since you...

Amanda, are both exactly the same style? And, what do the waistbands look like?

Darling dresses, all, but #2 is really divine! Would love to have a dress like that!

Is there a Union label in this? If not, there was probably one in the matching jacket (as Nicole says, there should have been one). This is a pretty "standard" skirt style, hard to date (for me, anyway), but I'm still going with 70s due to the Antron and Acrylic fiber content and the "made in...

Yes, please post a photo of the entire skirt.... I'm guessing it'll turn out to 1970s, based on the fiber content--but it's too "iffy" to try and date anything, even by the label, without seeing the item.

Dave, it doesn't look like mink to me, although I'm not as knowledgeable about fur as many folks here are. Marmot is what I'm thinking as a possibility, although it's a little more "furry" that a coat I have that I'm pretty sure is marmot. Have you found our fur resource? Here...

Your bag is adorable! Can't help with the age of it, though it does look pretty old. I would use Cadillac, too; I get mine at the grocery store! But, with the amount of soil this has on it, I think you'd be best off using a very good, glycerine-based saddle soap to clean it with, then use...

Looks like fox to me, too, from "here"!

I would, as Ruth suggests, turn the bias-hem tape back up on its fold line and hand stitch the hem back in. It's really not that difficult. I would not use any sort of glue. If you're dead set against stitching the hem, you can use a fusible product like stitch witchery, but really, on this...

Love those colors! I would say this is in the latter half of the mid 60s, maybe as late as 1967/68. I can see it possibly having had a thin self-fabric tie belt, rather than a wide belt, and made without belt loops so it could be worn with or without the belt. (But, even though these were often...

That is lovely! And if a polishing cloth doesn't do a suitable job on the metal, I second Jonathan's idea of a wee bit of toothpaste on a q-tip, being careful to not also "clean" the MOP. Based on the images of this piece, I'm wondering if it could have been mounted on a more specific type of...

Aqua, we'd need to see photos in order to hazard guesses about it. Photos of the gown and any labels, including maker's label and union label, if any.

Here I am, late to the party as usual, but I have a couple mod items listed at MyVintageCocktail on Etsy: Vintage 60s Mod Shoes Pumps, Chunky Heel, Suede, Metal Mesh Strap, Sz 6 1/2 Vintage 60s Mod Drop Waist Dress, Size Sm Med 6 8

Listed at MyVintageCocktail on Etsy: Vintage 60s Full Tiered Skirt Lace and Tulle Wedding Gown Dress, Sm Med Vintage 50s 1950s Runway Strapless Full Skirt RED Evening Gown, XS / Small Vintage Dan Lee Couture Chiffon Evening Gown Party Dress, Sz Large 12 14

What a great set--I have a real weakness for men's tie clip and cufflink sets. I agree with mid to late 50s as well. If the enamel is solid and not flaking or cracked, I agree with Linn to use mild soapy water and wipe carefully (if you don't have Jewelry Joose, which I don't but should!)...

That dress is 2 die 4! Love it! And it sure looks to me as if there is a backing (which looks very slightly brushed) bonded to the cotton. Due to the bonding process, you usually can't tell visually that the two layers are separate. (Unless, for example, you're looking at an acrylic or thin wool...

I wouldn't wash this. If you have a really good dry cleaner in your area, I would have them clean it (they can spot check it to see if it will hold up). They may not be able to get deep stains out, but they should be able to lift surface dirt and possibly some of the lighter stains, can "fluff"...

I don't think it was a silly purchase at all; it's really lovely, and you can "see" how soft it must be just from the pictures! As I said, not being an expert on fur, I really have no idea what this is, but I doubt it's otter. Otter fur is the most dense of the water mammals, and this fur just...

I agree with Barbara--it doesn't look dense enough to be seal, or, actually, any of the fur-bearing water mammals such as otter or beaver. It does look like sheared something, but what, I can't say....

I think it's really cute, Melanie, and am with the crowd that thinks it's made of 70s' fabric but out of an 80s' pattern. I sewed most of my own clothing in the late 60s into the very late 70s, and kept yardage for years and years. I used a lot of "earlier" fabric in making up "later" patterns....

LOL! I used to live in Rochester, NY, where Hickey-Freeman was founded and is still based. I have a story that's sort of about the company, and which was very special to me long ago. When my ex & I moved back to the area in 1978, and he was looking for a job in Rochester, he interviewed with a...

Well, since DH & I just spent all our money on our anniversary weekend (which included antique & vintage shopping today!), I'll put in for $2 and up it by a buck, for $3. (Had my quarterly Bloody Mary last night at dinner--LOL....)

Thank you for these examples, Claire! The thread buttonhole on the YSL is just beautiful. If I ever start making clothing for myself again, that's something I'd like to try. It looks so nice. I almost always look at a garment's buttonholes, not really to determine couture or not, since there's...

Well, if this isn't decided yet, I've been with marcasites since I started reading this thread about 5 minutes ago! What's the bet to get into the action?

I agree with Nicole that wool coats can be ironed, but it can be easy to scorch the lining unless you remember to turn down the heat when you get to that! The wool needs a higher heat to come out neatly, so when I iron a wool coat, I do the lining first on warm heat, then turn up the heat and do...

Lovely coat and stunning on you! Totally agree with mid 50s, and with Liza as to having it dry cleaned. Or, if it's clean, stick it in your freezer for a couple weeks to halt any critter activity (or alternate with freezing and thawing), and then steam rather than iron. Anything wool that comes...

Yes, a very lovely suit indeed! Jonathan, that's interesting about Hess Brothers! I've had some things from there and they were really nice quality. I found some info about the store, but never heard the details! Will have to see if I can find that documentary on Youtube.