Past Perfect Vintage Clothing - Antique & Vintage Fashions

Here we have a very sweet and timeless party dress by Mr. Mort, a company that produced fashionable but affordable dresses through the 1950s - 1980s. The line on this is quite attractive with the darted and fitted bodice, slim long sleeves, wide. almost off shoulder neckline and long, full skirt. The neckline is edges with a wide machine made embroidered net. Add a narrow or wide belt in black velvet or patent and you are ready to go. Or , if you have a trim waist, go for the wide contrast belt. Dress closes with CB metal zipper and metal wrist zippers.

Label: Mr. Mort

Davidow suits had a loyal following in their time, and with good reason. They were beautifully made out of top fabrics in classic lines. This is one of their better quality 1960s suits, with red crepe lining, bound buttonholes, and chain weight hem in the jacket. The jacket is well thought out, from the figure skimming cut to the working pocket with flap exterior and matching toned buttons. Both pieces are fully lined. The skirt closes with a side metal zipper. This suit also carries the Pogue's label from the Cincinnati department store which was in business from 1863 - 1983, when it was purchased and merged with Stewart Dry Goods and L.S. Ayres.

Label: Davidow London Paris New York, ILGWU and Pogue's

This verstile 1960s dress can go to cocktails, parties or dinners. And it would dance well, too. And the texture is rich: black chantilly lace over bodice with black silk chiffon over nude lining, plus a gathered chiffon silk skirt over black silk crepe lining. And it's all finished at the waist with a black velvet ribbon and bow. The bateau neckline is flattering combined with the scoop of the under bodice. The waist line is just slightly raised. A lovely dress with good texture and flow. Center back metal zipper on dress and hook closure on lace at the slit.

That Valentino. He knows what he is about. This 1994 dated silk dress from Bergdorf Goodman's Custom Salon is a Valentino Boutique summer dress in black and white. It's a tour de force of contrast panels and piping. Each and every panel is pipe din black as are the saw tooth neckline and straps. The curved panels mold the bodice to the figure and eliminate the need for bust darting. The dress is fully lined in white crepe de chine and has a side coil zipper.

Labels: Valentino Boutique, Bergdorf Goodman On the Plaza New York, Made in Italy Dry Clean only

This 1940s fuchsia hat is fabulous! The felt crown has soft yet telescoped definition with a rolled tiny brim. A felt bow on each side visually anchors the matching felt halo clamp. This has a felt fuchsia and black gingko(!) leaves cascade that forms a halo from the front. A wonderful detail. Another perfect hat for a 1940s suit or winter dress.