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Another shopper was looking at these... but put them back down so I quickly grabbed them! They are in excellent condition inside and out and came complete with key and the previous owner's address tag. I'm thinking 1950s but please let me know if I'm off base. :) They are monogrammed but the...

These look fantastic, thanks for sharing. I may try them next year! I made a traditional English Christmas Pudding for my British mother (who has lived in the USA since 1956). It was my first attempt and it came out deliciously. I've never been a fruitcake-lover and didn't expect to like it. The...

Well, I seem to be the mercenary one, lol! I admit that I really didn't have an appreciation for vintage style until I became immersed in it for monetary reasons. But I truly love it now. And WW2 era garments always bring me to thoughts of my beloved parents because they were both significantly...

I see this brand fairly often but haven't yet purchased one for resale. That's because, years ago, I wasn't able to move beaded dresses very well. I haven't checked the market recently. That said, the design on your dress is quite distinctive so it may do well for you. It's pretty!

Vintage in the news again! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/09/vintage-styles_n_4414558.html

I'm so sorry I missed this on BBC America and will have to see if I can dig it up on the internet. I've been watching Doctor Who since the new series began and I've even gotten my two teens addicted. A story: In 1983, I was doing a term at a London-area university, staying with my aunt. I was...

It appears you registered here today in order to have your say. Merry Christmas!

I think as Linda suggested, I may have to make a fresh start. I'm saddened by what I see as the theft of my name but it seems I only have two choices, share it or move on. I don't like sharing it with someone who is calling her endeavour "an entertainment website". My only link to the...

Here is a link to my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TheVintageVendeuse?fref=ts I hadn't been using FB to promote my business at all, just to store some photos. My vintage clothing endeavors are small potatoes compared to many of you, LOL! The other VV is going to continue her use of my...

I have only a few "likes" on FB because I was really only using the storage for some photos. Selling vintage is a sideline for me and I have never promoted a large web presence beyond here and eBay, even when I was very active. She has dug in her heals and will not give up the name. It appears...

Thanks for the suggestion, Claire :) She actually had the nerve to say that her business could probably bring much attention to my business and that someone may "stumble upon" me while trying to find her. I'd prefer to do business without her "help".

I went to blogger but it sent me to Google+ so I started a page there. I've never heard of Zibbet, I'll check it out. I don't know why you don't see her on FB, I just checked and she comes up when I search TVV. (Strangely, she actually has herself listed as an "entertainment website".) ~Donna

I registered the dot com with GoDaddy. I do have a gmail with it, too... without the "the" (I didn't want an email addy that was too long) and with a dot between the two words. I have no other web presence other than that already discussed: ebay, here, gmail, etsy (now), and FB. But FB would...

Thank you so much, Laura. I grabbed vintagevendeuse dot com. How do I "point it" to my new Etsy shop? ~Donna

LOL, Rita! So far, I've been able to avoid getting nasty with her... but I HAVE been thinking about "haunting" her on her FB page, VV blog, VV tumbler, etc. She's gone all out and claimed the name everywhere... hence the reason she doesn't want to give it up. She's invested in the name now. And...

Thanks for the kind words, Laura, it helps. Vintage clothing is such a niche business and two sellers using the same (unusual) name is not good. Strange how violated I feel.

I did grab the VV name without the "the" on Etsy. I feel so deflated.

She has registered the domain name that includes the "the". I can, of course, register the domain name without the "the" but do I really want to use this name anymore if someone else is using it? I'm heart-broken. I offered to buy her domain name but no go. She plans to proceed.

I changed from another business name to "The Vintage Vendeuse" in March 2011 on eBay, the only site at which I sold my items. In total, I've sold true vintage for over ten years and have over 3000+ feedback. I obviously also post here under the VV name. I've slowed down A LOT in the last couple...

I would guess no earlier than 70s, just from looking at the label.

I was going to guess 80's until you mentioned the metal zip. Strange.

I can't help wondering how all of you first got "the bug" for vintage. As for me, I started selling my kids outgrown clothes on eBay. I soon got the hang of what sold well and what didn't. Since finances were thin, I often shopped for my kids clothes at local thrifts (there are a lot of them in...

Thank you for all the nice compliments! As I said, my experience with pre-1940s garments is limited, hence I come here for dating/confirmation on anything that may be out of my realm of comfort. I appreciate the opinions and advice. As to condition, the fabric integrity is excellent, no holes...

And rather lightweight.

Definitely not cotton. Now that you mention it, very possibly a fine silk jersey. Soft, with wonderful drape, and definite sheen.

Thank you very much, Barbara. My experience with anything pre-1940's is very limited. I was so happy to find this.

This golden outfit looks sooo Suffragette to me. The fabric feels like a rayon... its smooth and drape-y. The tone-on-tone label was difficult for me to read but I finally figured out that it is Carson Pirie Scott Co. Apparently this was quite a department store in Chicago. Carson and Pirie...

OMG, I'm looking at the photos and thinking, "Hey, I had a garment just like that some time ago". Then I noticed that this was MY post from 3 years ago! It IS a beautiful gown.

I still kick myself for passing up three pieces by this designer about 4 years ago. Each was priced at $24.99 at a local thrift store but that was more than I usually spend so I didn't buy. Now, of course, I have a smart phone and look up any possible woo-hoos. Ah well, live and learn!

My goodness, that is a beautiful gown. And Maggie, I love your look!