amandainvermont VFG Member Jun 12, 2025 #1 According to this 1951 advertisement, this negligee cost $39.95 at the time. That puts it over $500 in today's world. ??
According to this 1951 advertisement, this negligee cost $39.95 at the time. That puts it over $500 in today's world. ??
The Vintage Vendeuse VFG Member Jun 12, 2025 #3 Wow, I'm surprised, too! Apparently, it's because it's "permanently pleated". This ad from 1951 indicates the pleated version is $39.95 and the un-pleated is $16.95.
Wow, I'm surprised, too! Apparently, it's because it's "permanently pleated". This ad from 1951 indicates the pleated version is $39.95 and the un-pleated is $16.95.