Vivien of Holloway 1940's dress

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Gorgeous 1940's style dress from Vivien of Holloway in perfect black, dark green and white floral print with tiny orange highlights. Padded shoulders, sarong style skirt with swag, and fitted waist. Zips up the side.

It is their size 10, which according to their website is 32/24/36 b/w/h, but it is sadly too big for me and I have found it to come up larger than this. It is also for taller ladies than me, so although I love this dress and the beautiful dark green and orange small floral print, it just doesn't sit on me as it should. They also seem to be sold out online at the moment, too! The measurements I took are:

Measurements

Bust 36
Waist 26
Hips 38

Shoulder to Shoulder 14.5
Shoulder to Waist 16
Length 47

Condition
Excellent – as though it had never been worn; I've only worn it a handful of times.

Price $45

Sailor wiggle dress by Miss Hussy

Curve hugging sea green dress with large sailor collar, two little bows and buttons on the front, and gorgeous contrast white piping. Zips up the back. Some stretch to the fabric. Really comfortable and cute! Please note that the colour is closest to the close up pic, (where I'm not wearing it) though not quite as dark; it was a dark, stormy and gloomy day when I took these pics and the light kept bouncing all over the place!


Measurements

*All measurements taken flat and doubled. Measurements given are fabric resting - fabric stretched.

Bust 30-34
Waist 24-26
Hips 32-35

Shoulder to Shoulder 14-15
Shoulder to Waist 14.5
Length 34.5


Condition excellent

Price $35


International shipping – estimates (based on Aus Post website)
Please note that I will refund any overcharges for shipping :)
UK: AU$35

1940's stripe dress

Great little 1940s stripe dress in navy and ivory, with long full sleeves caught in tight cuffs, a fitted waist panel and gently puff sleeves at the shoulder. Buttons down the front, and zips at the side. Two faux pockets at the bust. Falls to a bit below the knee. Great dress!


Measurements

Please note that this is a tiny dress, and has no stretch!

Bust 36
Waist 23.5
Hips 38

Shoulder to Shoulder 14.5
Shoulder to Waist 16 (but is blouson style above that waist panel, so is meant to be a little loose; best for a slightly shorter torso)
Length 40

Condition
Good wearable condition, especially for its age. There are some tiny holes throughout – one on the waistband (but it is only on one layer so no skin/slip shows through), one on the shoulder (as pictured). There are a few places of a bit of discolouration where the blue colour has bled slightly into the ivory stripes, leaving a slight pinkish tinge – this really is not very noticeable. There is a little mark on the back of the collar (as shown) and most of the discolouration is on the shoulders (also as shown). All of these are pretty minor, and it is still a great dress with lots of life left in it, for the right tiny person! I have adjusted the price accordingly – and my prices are already super cheap as I need the space! :) The hem shows strands of fabric that could do with trimming, but the hem is sewn and in tact.

Price $35

1940's cute stripe dress with peter pan collar

Really sweet little cotton dress, blue and white stripes with a peter pan collar in white eyelet backed with red, and matching white eyelet waist panel, also backed in red cotton. Little puff sleeves, trimmed in the red cotton. Buttons down the back to the waist, and has two ties at the waist, to tie in a bow at the back. The back of the waist is elasticated for ease of getting the dress on and off and for comfort; the elastic still has plenty of stretch.


Measurements

Bust 34
Waist 26
Hips free

Shoulder to Shoulder 13 (seam to seam) 16 (with the puff sleeve)
Shoulder to Waist 13
Length 31, plus 4 or 6 inches to let down (I believe it is 6inches, but I the hem is nicely sewn over each time, and I don't want to unpick it just to find out!)


Condition
Excellent condition, the cotton is soft but still very firm. No stains, rips or odours etc, just one tiny mark near the hem on the front left, as pictured. Gets lost in the stripy pattern and folds of the skirt. Bright and sweet!

Price $35

1940's swing dress with contrast colour bow

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Absolutely gorgeous 1940s swing dress in navy, with contrasting panel with ties at the bust in warm mustard and coral. The ties are long enough to make a bow! Buttons down the side in a hidden placket. Shoulder pads, great little pleating detail at the cuffs. Skirt has front split to allow lots of dancing!

This was one of my first vintage online purchases, and I got a bit too excited at the awesomeness of this dress and decided that the fact it was a bit big for me wouldn't matter, but of course it does! I just loved the style and colours of it.

Measurements

Bust 38
Waist 28
Hips 39

Shoulder to Shoulder 16
Shoulder to Waist 17
Length 41

Condition
Very good condition. Some wear and fading on sleeves, but this is really minor. In fact it is no where near as bad as it looks in the photos, but the crease in the sleeve makes it look lighter/darker than it is. Some colour run form the navy into the yellow panels, but it doesn't really show/stand out when worn.

Price $65

knit dress (by Alannah Hill)

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Great knit dress, fitted bodice and flowing skirt, 3/4 length sleeves with puffed shoulder and tight cuffs. Amazing keyhole detail at bust, buttoned together with pretty self covered button. I got this from the outlet shop on Brunswick St, and that's why there is no label :) Apparently all the samples are a size AU10 but this is stretchy and snug so can fit an 8 or even a 6 well. I have worn only once or twice.

PRICE: AU$50

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: AU$18

Dark red dress (by Australian label Hazel)

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Pretty dark red dress. Slight empire shape, waist sits a little above the natural waist line. Very pretty fluttery sleeves. Small red buttons up the front from the waist. Flowy skirt that sits abit above the knee on me. Very soft and comfortable, and flattering. Made from very soft polyester that looks and feels very matte. The dress was made in Australia. The colour is best represented in the detail pic, at least on my screen – it is a soft, darker, almost a wine red.



*** MEASUREMENTS **********
all measurements taken flat, so please double where necessary

BUST: 18 inches (meant to be fairly loose)
WAIST: 12 unstretched, 16.5 stretched (inches) Please note the slight empire shape, so this sits slightly above the natural waist line, and so needs a little more room than your usual waist measurements :)
HIPS: free
LENGTH: 35 inches on dress form, falls above my knee
SHOULDERS: 13 inches (measured across back)
SLEEVE LENGTH: 7 inches at longest part of the flutter; falls about a third(ish) down upper arm

LABEL: Hazel

LABEL SIZE: S
Est. SIZE: extra small to small, maybe a smaller medium – as the waistband is elastic and the fit of the dress allows for some room and choice here
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PRICE: AU$20

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PAM Perks and Mini plaid shirt/blouse

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PAM check/plaid blouse (or shirt, if you like:) ) in a soft, muted blue, with darker blue and dark red making up the pattern. Nice peter pan collar on typically masculine style. The sleeves tie up to make slightly puffed short sleeves; I have no idea how to explain this so please see the picture! :D Made from 100% medium-thicker weight cotton, very very soft (brushed, perhaps?) and comfortable. Ever so slightly fitted for more feminine shape, but far from tight (as you can see).

*** MEASUREMENTS **********
all measurements taken flat, so please double where necessary

BUST: 16 inches (it is quite small over the bust, best for small-medium busts)
WAIST: free
HIPS: 17 inches
LENGTH: 23 inches down the back centre, sits on my hip bones
SHOULDERS: 14 inches (measured across back)

LABEL: PAM (Perks and Mini)
FABRIC: 100% cotton (super soft and quite thick)

LABEL SIZE: XS
Est. SIZE: extra small to small – but please remember this is quite small in the bust though, so do be aware of this if you want to wear it closed all the way (and not open over another top etc)
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PRICE: AU$20

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Lonely Hearts Club black dress with twist straps

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Really cool dress by Australian label Lonely Hearts Club. Lantern shape skirt, with layer of fabric to make the lantern shape and pockets (really hard to describe, please see the pics) and two straps that you twist to change the length, that are worn over the shoulders. 100% silk. Good in summer and winter, as is made for layering. Quite sad to see this go, actually! :)

*** MEASUREMENTS **********
all measurements taken flat, so please double where necessary

BUST: free
WAIST: free
HIPS: 22 inches, but this allows for relaxed, slouch fit
LENGTH: 39 inches; allow for the straps to fit over body etc. Also can be adjusted by twisting the straps more or less etc. Falls to a little above the knee on me.

LABEL: Lonely Hearts Club
FABRIC: 100% silk

LABEL SIZE: AU 10
Est. SIZE: extra small to smallish medium; nature of the dress allows for this as it has a relaxed fit
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PRICE: AU$25

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red and white stripe sundress with sailor collar

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Fine red and white stripes 1980s sun dress with sailor style collar. So hard to photo the colours and stripes in the full length shot, so I put the detail pic first :) Made from cotton. Zips up the back and falls below the knee. I got this from ebay and was going to shorten it, but it is a little too big for me, and anyway it looks good the length it is too. The skirt is lined, and it has pockets! Elastic waist.



*** MEASUREMENTS **********
all measurements taken flat, so please double where necessary

BUST: 17 inches
WAIST: 11.5 unstretched / 16 stretched (inches)
HIPS: free
LENGTH: skirt is 26 inches from the waistband

LABEL SIZE: none
Est. SIZE: small to smallish medium********************************

PRICE: AU$20

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pale blue and pale pink stripe 1970s dress

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Gorgeous 1970s dress in a pale aqua blue, with thin pale pink stripes. The fabric is light, and quite sheer, so it needs a slip with it. The puff sleeves end just below the elbow, and are secured with pearl buttons. It has its original tie belt in the same fabric. Finishes below the knee.


*** MEASUREMENTS **********
measurements taken flat, please double

BUST: 22 inches
WAIST: 14 inches unstretched / 19 inches stretched
HIPS: free
LENGTH: skirt is 25 inches from waistband

LABEL SIZE: no label
Est. SIZE: medium, maybe a larger small
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PRICE: AU$20
SHIPPING TO UK: AU$14

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black dress with white collar

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A classic style black dress with white/ivory collar and cuffs. I got this from etsy (vintage section) a while ago, and sadly it doesn't fit me – I was a bit too optimistic with the size listed because I wanted a dress like this so much.



The dress is made from a polyester that drapes really nicely. Zips up the back, and has two little hooks to do up the collar. The collar has a stitched detailing, as you can see in the second pic. Long sleeves, dress falls to above the knee. Fully lined. Has a soft A line, almost tent shape, meant to fit loosely.

*** MEASUREMENTS **********
all measurements taken flat, please double

BUST: 19 inches
WAIST: free
HIPS: free

LABEL SIZE: US 6
Est. SIZE: small to medium********************************

PRICE: AU$30

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