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I wore these in the 80s and into the very early 90s, and actually still have one in my closet. I remember them being popular in the late 60s or early 70s as well, but much shorter.... We called the earlier ones "culotte skirts,"' but when the longer styles came around in the 80s, I remember...

New at MyVintageCocktail this week: Vintage 60s Mohair Wool Skirt Suit, Large, 12 Vintage 50s 60s Nip Waist Wool Skirt Suit, Med Large, 10 12 And at VintageCoatPourri: Vintage 60s 70s Velvet Swing Coat, Fox Fur Trimmed Hood, Sm Med Vintage 60s Men's Belted Tweed Shooting Coat, Hunting...

Best wishes to all our friends and members for a great holiday, for those who are celebrating it. Be happy, be safe if traveling, and don't make yourself crazy if you're the one doing dinner!

That's a really pretty bracelet (and I'm not a bracelet person--lol!), and I agree with Maryalice on the dating. The mark sure looks like Coro's script mark, but I can't read it, either.

And, at MyVintageCocktail on Etsy is this Vintage 50s' Black & Roses Sheath, Sz Ex Lg, Bust 44"

These sheath dresses can be found at Vintage Baubles: Vintage 50s Sun Dress, NOS NWT, Size Small Vintage 50s Watercolor Print Sheath Dress, Cocktails, Dinner; Size Large Vintage 60s Bombshell Hourglass Wiggle Sheath Cocktail Dress, Sm, XS Vintage 60s Early 70s Chiffon Mad Men Cocktail...

Pretty scarf! And it would be correct to call it a jacquard. There are many types of jacquard--brocade, damask, birdseye, tapestry, etc. "Jacquard" is sort of the umbrella term for fabrics with a design woven (or knitted) into them, and refers to the type of loom on which they are made.

I agree, and the David Crystal company's work from this time period was very nice. The work might not be as exacting as the original, but overall I imagine the quality would have to meet the designer's approval before the license was granted. And the design would be the same, because it's a...

Melanie, that is lovely (can't wait to see pics of you modeling it!) and your description certainly sounds as if it is extremely well made and professionally made, with some couture techniques. I kind of doubt it is true couture, as I imagine it would have a couturier's "known" label in it, or...

Very interesting piece, as well as being very cute! I didn't know that the David Crystal company did licensed reproduction's of other designer's items. That is great information. Nicole is correct--this would be a Feraud design, but made in this country by David Crystal under license.

It's probably a dressing gown, not a nightgown, and as Melanie says, if you can turn down the collar and re-fasten the ties so that it lays more naturally, it'll be easier to tell. I, too, think it may be earlier--mid to late 30s, or in to the early 40s--but the lines of it the way you've shown...

Add me to the "very 60s" crew, too! My SIL used to make most of her own clothing in the 60s & 70s, and I swear she had a dress made out of this same fabric! I'm thinking around '67 as well.

Vintage 60s/70s Brown Wool Cape, Small, Medium, at Vintage Baubles Vintage 60s 70s Hand Knit or Crochet Caramel Cape, Poncho, Small Medium Large, at VintageCoatPourri:

Julie, your bag is lovely, also! I think it's earlier than Alice's, but without seeing the lining and the detail on the fittings that attach the strap to the bag, I can't be sure of age. I'm inclined to say yours is early 50s, perhaps late 40s, with that enameled and jewel-colored clasp, and...

I agree with MS & Julie that the name may be Francet, although that still doesn't ring a bell with me. I've seen "Denis" as a man's name, but I suppose it could be a woman's.... And I think the bag is likely to be 50s, possibly 60s, but I slightly lean 50s. I don't think it's 40s, especially...

That was also one of my first thoughts, but the way you describe the placement, Pam, I'm really uncertain. Can you post a couple of photos?

I'm with Nicole on this! I'd even venture to say that the fabric looks as if it may be older than the 60s (I still have a lot of yardage from the 70s that I could use today to make dresses out of!), but it appears that the yardage and the dress have had some adventures!

The dress looks pretty 60s to me--I've had 2 or 3 60s' dresses with similarly styled bodices. The shape of the skirt, unless it has been hemmed up several inches, doesn't look 40s to me... I wouldn't put much emphasis on the lack of an opening, especially since it's homemade. Your observation...

I wore Avon fashions to work a lot in the 80s--I really loved it. Moderately priced, but wore like iron and so much of it was great for career attire. I had two dresses in particular that I wish I still had. They had swimwear, shoes, etc., as well. Your jacket definitely looks 80s, and I'm...

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No, I don't think you're crazy at all, Barbara! Because I have a similar peignoir set, in purple. Not the same style, but similar, and with those same appliques, which I had never seen till I obtained the set at an auction!

Stunning piece! And I agree with late 30s.

Nor would I, Nicole! And, they were definitely more courageous (at least more than I....).

X-posted with you, Nicole.... As far as no maker's label goes, I'm guessing that more than half the well-more-than-hundred coats (at least--I can't stay away from vintage coats, as much as I promise myself not to buy anymore!) I've had over the years have had no maker's label. I think so many...

Just as a bit of added information, Stevens was the parent company (the result of the combining of several companies over the years, including M.T. Stevens and J.P. Stevens), and as it bought up other woolen mills, the name of the original company or specific mill was often added to the Stevens...

I've also never seen gabardine spelled as "gaberdine" before on a label or in any reference book. But I have seen online sellers spell it that way, and have honestly assumed they're just spelling phonetically instead of the "correct" way! But, this gives credence to the possibility that...

Beautiful detailing, as Nicole says, and I agree 60s. Older "made in China" silk garments are usually well made and the silk is of lovely quality.

Looks totally 70s to me, as well, and I think probably mid 70s, no later.

I don't have anything with that label, but I'm pretty sure I remember either wearing them in 60s & 70s, or seeing them in my mom's wardrobe. If my memory is accurate, they weren't "upscale" but sold in stores that were in between the low-end and exclusive stores. Like, not Ward's (though Ward's...

That's really cute, and I agree that it's 60s....