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Nicole, based on the close up, do you think this is camel hair or mohair? Thanks, Victoria

Hi Nicole, Thank you so much for the thorough answer. I just realized that it was totally silly of my to think of camel as fur... clearly not. I am attaching a photo of the little dry clean label and a close up of the wool. As for the little loop, you are totally correct (as always) since I did...

Hi, all. I just bought a pretty large (for me) lot of designer clothing, mostly 60s and 70s Adolfo suits, skirts, and shirts, a few Geoffrey Beene caftans and a coat. My question is about the coat but just thought I'd provide the rest as context. The woman who owned these said the coat was a...

This gown is amazing! I would have probably braved the dry cleaner for the cape but even as is, it is gorgeous.

Thank you so much, Jonathan. Very informative. I looked at some pictures of square crinolines and it definitely looks like the shape I was hoping for. One last question. What kind of skirt/ dress are these ones appropriate for? Victoria

I have not. I am not sure how to "layer". Wouldn't it get even worse at the waist? Also, each dress is slightly different in length. How do they get them so perfect in length?

Hi all, I have been marveling at some of the great dress pics in some Etsy stores and I know that most of these dresses are displayed with a crinoline. I actually purchased a couple of very old petticoats (just because they were $1) but they really are not full enough to create this effect and...

Thank you all. I am going with jacquard.

Thank you all. It is my size so I may keep it for now although I can't think of an occasion I would be able to wear it to. I did find out that Alfred Bosand designed the gowns for Miss America in the 60s. This really great site even had pictures of them...

Thank you Melanie.

I am trying to describe this scarf and am at a loss. I spent hours in the fabric resource but it is like a needle in a haystack when you don't know what you are looking for. My specific question is regarding the flowers that are part of the weave, not the color one. What is that called? I know...

This may be totally silly of me but there is a Pakistani designer boutique called H G Fashions and they have some very ornate gowns. Here is an example: http://www.apnadress.com/fashion/6676/Bridal-1 Victoria

Hello all, I acquired this lovely Alfred Bosand gown the other day and I am trying to date it. I know that he was a designer between 1960s-1980s but I was hoping that the experts can help narrow it down. I saw the exact same gown in a different color online and it was listed as 60s but I am not...

Thank you Nicole. It has a metal zipper and no lining. I will take some pictures of the construction and post shortly.

Thank you, Ruth and Gayle!!!

Any thoughts on when this dress could be from? It is definitely old and handmade but that is as far as I got. The fabric is something like cotton canvas. Has a metal zipper in the back down the midle. Does this fabric pattern have a name? It is more cream than white (the pictures make it seem...

Thank you, Jules. I had seen that and added it to my original post. That of course means that the Bergdorf Goodman label in the label resource identified as 60s was used much later than that. I was hoping someone would have some thoughts on the actual cut of the skirt. What period would that be...

Hi all, I purchased this Bergdorf Goodman skirt for myself and didn't think it is really vintage. When I looked at it closely, I realized it has a union tag and a label that the resource places in the 60s. I just didn't think this cut was popular then but I guess I could be totally wrong. The...

Thank you Linn and Nicole. I think Nicole is right that those are not individual scales. I still really like the belt but it would have been even better if they were real. Oh well... Victoria

Thank you both. Any thoughts on the union label?

I am trying to date this corduroy jacket and thought it was from the 80s but then I saw this label inside one of the inside pockets. Is this a ACWA label and if so from when? The other label is sewn over it and I don't won't to remove the stitches. Thought someone here would recognize it from...

How can I tell if this is real lizard skin (or maybe other reptile?) and would you say mid 80s? Thank you, Victoria

Sorry, one more question on this shirt. What is the name of the way the fabric "gathers/ pleats" at the horizontal seams? I am having a hard time describing this garment. Any key words anyone can suggest? Thank you, Victoria

Nicole, The last button is at slightly below waist level and the rest is just open which is why I didn't think it could be a dress unless you are wearing scrubs or some other garment below. What would have hairdressers typically worn below this? I love the color and I think it could be worn as...

Thank you all. You are probably right. I thought it would be odd for a nurse to be dressed in pink coral:) Victoria

Hi again, I have been researching this shirt/ dress/ top for a while now and wasn't able to find much on the Shane Permanent Press label but based on some references, think is either a nurse or some other kind of uniform. Is this correct or is this just an unusually long shirt. I think it is...

Thank you so much Nicole. I read your blog post on tweed. It was very informative. I always learn so much from you. Victoria

Yes, I have. That's why I thought that it is tweed but was hoping for a confirmation.

Hi, I have another jacket which I believe is from the 80s and I think is tweed even though it doesn't have the herringbone pattern. Can someone please confirm the decade as well as the cloth? Also, it has a label that says 100% wool but does that include the lining? I wouldn't think that the...

Thank you so much! That repository sounds awesome. Can someone help with describing the cut, lapels etc. I am lost when it comes to menswear. Also, is there a good resource for top vintage designer names for men's clothing? Victoria