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Jonathan, interesting point about the sold/show items on websites. The mall I have my site on does that and I thought, since I was really new there, that it would be good for potential customers to see I was actually selling things! But now I think I should check to see how long the items remain...

Hi Sue Things that will encourage me to buy or bid are good pictures and lots of them! If I see just a front view or very blurry shots, I'm not willing to take a chance. Also, plenty of measurements. Clever or humorous (not overly long) descriptions are good, too. I hit the back button if the...

Finally able to get back here. Wasn't able to log in for a while but it's fixed now! Anyway, thanks everyone for your advice. I like the term patio dress. Now could someone please tell me what elements of this dress make you think it's 40s rather than 50s. Please bear with me as I'm trying to...

Well I'm back from my cross country road trip, helping my sister move to Florida and I picked up this cute dress along the way! The bright color and pattern on this dress really caught my eye. I'm not sure if it's 40s or 50s, but I'm leaning towards 50s. Can someone confirm? It has a side...

Yes, Steph, the accordian pleats do start at the neck and Chris, I think the October idea is great! I'll have to think about whether I want to hold onto it it until then! Might bring a better price that month. Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

Yeah, Chris, now that I've looked at it again, the top part reminds me of a toga! Michelle, some great keywords! I think the goddess theme is the way to go! I picture strappy sandals that lace up the ankle and I love the idea of the upper arm bracelet. Thanks for the help! Theresa Blue...

Hi everyone! Aside from the obvious fact that this dress has a Grecian look, what else can I say about it? I totally stink at describing clothes in an exciting way, which isn't a good thing considering I'm trying to sell them!!!LOL. Does anyone know if this type of look is even popular? Also...

Looks 40s to me too. The color and print are amazing! I soooo want that! What size is it? Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

Great information Jonathan. You sure do know about shoes! The front of the shoes looked 40's but the heels were throwing me off. Now I know why. Do think they're real cute, though, and am going to try dancing in them Saturday night!

Found these funky burgundy red shoes and I'm wondering what era they're from. Insoles are missing and inside of shoe says "split leather lining, vinyl sock"(whatever that means!).I'm not too good with shoe terms! I kind of like them, though, and they fit me. Thought they might make cool dancin'...

Really cute dress. I always have to strain my brain for titles. How about "50s Black and White Checkered Delight Full Skirt Day Dress" ? Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

Hi Monica and welcome aboard! Everyone here is so helpful. I was alway intimidated by posting to message boards, because it seemed everyone else was so much more knowledgable than me. But all the people here make you feel so comfortable and there's so much you can learn! Chris(Patent...

I can't wait to see those pictures! Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

The measurements are 36-26-38 and it's in excellent condition. Small tear on the silk lining inside the bust area. Oh yeah, and the very end of the original belt is torn off. Here are some pix of the bodice. I just love all that ruching and you can see the print a whole lot better! Everytime...

She did make some beautiful coats and usually they sell well. More toward the winter of course. What do you think that fabric is of the one you saw? Mohair? Can you tell what era it's from? Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

That is a beauty of a dress! Love prints against black backgrounds. I'm going to guess 70's. Does it have shoulder pads? It doesn't look it from the picture. Hopefully someone more knowledgable will come along! Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

I was leaning toward early 60 too, but the jacket was throwing me off. I always think of jackets from that time as more boxy and the sleeves a little wider. This jacket is so fitted it was confusing me. But then lots of thing confuse me these days! Theresa Blue Velvet Vintage

Hi Acquired this gorgeous Pauline Trigere silk outfit a few months ago. At least once a day I take it out and just stare at it. The workmanship and the fabric are amazing! I am so tempted to keep it. Though I'd never wear it for fear of spilling something on it! Any advice on whether it's...

Wow, thanks a bunch, Joey! I'm taking lots of notes. I'd better tell my sister to leave room in her car for all my finds! Theresa

Thanks Leisa, sounds like fun rummaging through places in the French Quarter. Plus, I hear the food in New Orleans is fantastic. I'll have to check it out. Hopefully I'll get some more helpful hints about other places soon! Theresa blue velvet vintage

Hi Am hoping there are some people on this board from these areas. I'm heading out to Phoenix to help my little sister move to Florida. We'll be driving back. So to make the long road trip fun, I was hoping to buy some stuff along the way. Does anyone know of good places to buy vintage...

Hi Everyone! Have been reading the posts and meaning to introduce myself and I finally have some spare time, so here goes! I'm originally from the Boston area, but have been living in Florida last several years. I was a chef on private and chartered yachts for the last ten years. That's...

Have a couple of 70's dresses with the label "Don Luis de Espana". Was wondering if anyone can give me any information about him. Couldn't find his name in the label resource page. Theresa

Yikes, now I'm getting confused again! I guess it could be 80s. I always think of jumpsuits from that time as having a more tapered ankle. with a gathered waist and big shoulder pads, but that might not necessarily always be the case. I guess I'll have to hang on to it for a while till I do more...

Thanks everyone for your help! It does kind of remind me of 70's, but the metal zipper confused me too. Love the idea of the cruise wear angle. Will definitely use it my description.

Was wondering if anyone could date this jumpsuit for me. It's very well made (lot of hand stitching inside) in a silk crepe fabric. Totally lined, pinked seam edges, hem tape, back metal zipper, and has a row of rhinestones down each pant leg. Very dressy jumpsuit with a label that says...