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Oh Yes, I'm sure there are some Crimplene leisure suits out there. Here's a rather surreal 70s ICI advert aimed at men, including Crimplene

This link might interest you, Maggie http://old.qi.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=273&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Here is a close-up of my Crimplene dress, from the hem so showing both sides. Let me know if any other shots would be useful, eg even closer.

I just found a Crimplene dress in my own wardrobe - I knew I must have one! I will charge my camera and take a close up pic for you of both sides. It's a rather fab one that also includes a lurex-type thread. The label reads Crimplene 'with decorative thread'

I do most definitely associate Crimplene with knits, and especially double knit polyester as you suggest. I couldn't say if that the ONLY form of Crimplene fabric, but it's certainly the main one.

Do you mean the entire dress is rayon taffeta? This thread may be of interest: it seems some of our our experienced members think taffeta doesn't wash well. http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/cleaning-a-50s-taffeta-dress-with-velvet-details.45427/

I think this is a kind of faggotting? http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/faggoting.html In my mind the presence of lots of hand work does make it more likely to be original not a copy. Someone making a copy in an older style won't usually go to the trouble of replicating the...

You are welcome, please continue to share your finds with us and ask questions. BTW it reads like real leather in the pictures, but it can be hard to tell from photos. If you look closely at any areas of wear or damage, you may be able to tell, by what you can see under the surface.

Hi Silver Helix The style of popper on the flap, and that particular kind of adjustable strap with poppers, I've seen mostly on 1970s bags. However the shape seems more 1960s. So perhaps late 60s? I'm not sure if the C/D is a logo, or simply a decorative graphic motif. See what others say...

1960s sleeveless orange plisse striped day dress by Mancini California XL 1960s pink mod floral zip-front dress M/L

Interesting read, Liza!

Thanks very much Steph, that's really helpful

Funny, I have a totally different dress in cotton voile, with that exact same belt backing and construction. Other elements are making me wonder about dating, but do you think that means mine is also likely to be around the 60s, Melanie? Or does that belt span a few decades, do you know? I'll...

Then I would say 60s, but others may know better.

I think so, maybe late 60s? Has it been shortened?

Ossie Clark for Radley dresses are labelled as such: I don't know if that applies to all designers.

I have a matchy matchy pinterest board too! You might like to take a look: https://www.pinterest.com/LeoDaVintage/matchy-matchy/

That's wonderful!

That RN number gives an approximate earliest date of around 1982. (The RN number dating formula is only a guesstimate for an earliest possible date.) From the style I'd also have said 1960s, but the labeling does seem to suggest later. Hmm indeed!

Cross-posted with you Melanie. I believe Crimplene does refer to the fabric as well as the yarn. Wikipedia says so anyway.

I believe Crimplene is a trade name for a kind of polyester, and I think is less well known outside the UK. Our polyester section mentions Terylene, but not Crimplene. I agree it would be a good one to add. The fabric resource is constantly evolving, and things do get added.

Yes I agree it is an academic gown, or a modified one. I couldn't say how old, as they haven't changed for centuries. They are based on medieval styles, and some colleges do incorporate ermine for certain types of academics.

The last three letters look like kes

For various reasons we can't authenticate here. However a little internet research shows that Richard Shops did sell Horrockses dresses, and I found another example with the same combination of labels. Therefore, the two labels in themselves give no reason to think it isn't authentic.

Hi as per forum rules we can't authenticate items here.

Ooh, how tempting but no, I can't! Am watching with interest though. I may spread the word through some UK vinty groups.

Re 1 and 2. You can get some idea of the price you could realise by looking at Ebay Solds for similar items. We can't give you a ballpark figure. The price you can realise depends on many factors. Others may have suggestions for where you can get it evaluated. Re 3 and 4. Usually you get the...

I think the embroidered name will be the original owner, like a monogram.

Does the coat also have a Vogue label? If so you might try and find the pattern for that too.

Well done Jody! And that pattern does have an option for a collar on the jacket.