dressquestions

I just acquired a '50s Dior and the zipper in it was super long--just sort of hung loose past the hip area. I was at first mortified by this but then I am seeing other high end dresses of the era with the same thing. Why did they do that?

Hello, fellow vintage fanatics! :) I am new to this forum, and this is my very first post. I hope to be able to contribute a bunch to this community. Here are my questions regarding sheer dresses in the 1940s: I was wondering if anyone knows what years sheer dresses (not just a sheer overlay on...

Hello! I am currently having a lot of trouble dating a dress I found at a thrift store. Everything about it is pointing to perhaps the late 40s - the 50s; the seams are saw-edged, it has a center back metal zipper (YKK), the sihlouette corresponds, ect. Based off of the inside, it looks home...

Hi everyone! I purchased a dress on-line, which looks like a Shaheen dress to me, but it has an early Penthouse Gallery label in it. I know that Alfred Shaheen produced dresses for other brands too, and sometimes it is possible to find his dresses with two different labels. I wonder if any of...

Hi, I've read what little I could find about Greta Plattry including her time designing for Teal Traina but haven't come across anything that looks even remotely like this in style or design. It seems somewhat "matronly" compared to other items I've seen with the the same label. The lobsters...

Yes, another McCardell question (see the other here) for the sleuths among you: I purchased this dress feeling very strongly that it was by McCardell, and that the label had been snipped out. I'd like your opinion. It is made of light, fluid, twilled wool flannel, unlined. The bodice is bias...

I recently bought this dress and then did a little research on Teal Traina. If I'm not mistaken, he taught or worked with Geoffrey Beene. The article read that Teal Traina had a 7th Avenue boutique, "Traina Boutique", which was a shop he opened right after graduating from fashion design school...

Hi! I will post pics of the dress and construction soon, but I wanted to see if anyone had any information on this Claire McCardell label. Obviously it's not a Townley label, and the dress has no pockets, which is really strange, but the construction of the gathered skirt to the bodice is...

I have this great dress with a "Dorian" label and another label that has been cut out, with just a tiny bit of the first letter still visible. I want to believe it is an "H". When I try to search for Dorian, I get a lot of Halston links. The fabric content is 100% Quiana Nylon. It looks just...

Hello, After some assistance on a Shaheen dress I have the selvedge is printed as follows "A Shaheen of Honolulu Screen print by Oriana" Who/ What was Oriana? I've searched and searched the internet to no avail As an aside, pic of the dress and selvedge alongside this post : ) Liz

I have two dresses that are just stunning in my opinion and I think they are from the same collection. One is a pink Claire McCardell and the other is Lucie Ann. I am thinking both are 50s but could they be from the 40s? The Lucie Ann one in particular has stumped me because I have not seen this...

I would like to know more about this Jean Patou Numbered Couture dress, especially the period or year of make and if it could be a sought after piece, thanks!!

Hi Everyone! I nearly passed on this dress at an estate sale because of a multitude of stains. All but one faint stain came out in a cold water Woolite soak/wash. It's obviously a knit but no content tag. Can anyone tell the fabric from the photos? Also, it has a union tag with the letters...

I have this Dorothy O'Hara dress that frankly I am bit obsessed with and I am sure there is someone who would love it as much as I do but it has a couple flaws that I don't know if they are worth trying to remedy or if it could hurt the value if I mess with it too much. First off, I am not...

Hi, I'm wondering if you can help me date this shaheen dress. I know the label resource says 70's, but a few things are making me think late 60's. The length is mid calf. In the pics it looks white, but it's actually a very light gray. Also, whats the best term for these sleeves? Trumpet...

I had someone suggest this might be a Schiaparelli? No label....but a fabulous bird of paradise done entirely in rhinestones on one side. Thought I would throw it out to everyone who is knowledgeable in 20s dresses! Thanks for any information you can give me on this exquisite dress!

Any information on this dress?

Hey! I found this dress and wasn't sure the era. Does anyone know anything about the pattern? The number or designer would be awesome! What would you call the style of the collar?

Hello I purchased a beautiful dress by Marimekko and began researching it, I found the article about it on this site but none of the tags looked quit like it. I wanted to see if anyone had any specifics on it, thank you.

I have a feeling it's not too old, although I'm a novice in vintage clothing, so I need your help!? Thanks :)

Can anyone please tell me more about a dress made of this Liberty fabric? The label say Fashion Flair pure silk-dry clean only hand woven in India. The name of the fabric is printed in the seems. Thank you.

I came across this beauty today and was wondering its worth and where is the best place to try an sell it. I looked at the label page and it seems it is from the 70s-80s. It is a size 16. It says style 10416, RN 19810. It is a beautiful sheer gray with a gray lining except the sleeves which are...

This is a Norell I bought last year. The label is similar to one in the Resource list for early 60s. Do you think that's the right year?

Hi all and Happy International Women's Day! I acquired what I think is a late 60s or early 70s Vera dress but was looking for a second opinion from the pros. The label resource has very similar labels with the ladybug on the label but mine is the one that also says "all cotton, dripdry". Made...

Hi there! This is my first forum post, but I'm a long-time visitor. I recently purchased a 1950's dress with a Claire McCardell by Townley label located at the left skirt side seam allowance near the skirt hem. I noticed that the right label edge has been re-stitched to the seam allowance, but...

I found this interesting Norman Norell Wool dress. I'm wondering if anyone else out there has seen one similar to this one in a magazine or book? I'm guessing it is from the early 1960s. It has a metal zipper. I found a Norell on the Met Museum's site that had a similar neckline, fabric, pockets...

Hello All, Would you put this late 40s or 50s? I've seen a few similar ones tagged 40s but also wondering if it was meant to be worn with a crinoline. Reminds me of Judy Garland's Dorothy. Would this be considered a day dress? Thanks again in advance. Lauren

I have two items that have been sitting around for years and I've finally registered here to see if I can find out more about them! The first is a dress from Nipon Boutique; I got it at a thrift shop a decade ago. I've looked around online and have seen another item with similar coloring (black...

Hello: I purchased this dress and would like to know if it is a true Halston and the age. The fabric looks like gauze. It has two pieces: one dress in a dark blue or black color with electric blue inside and a dress like a short caftan with the opposite color combination, electric blue outside...