Posts Tagged ‘eBay’
Vintage Halston
I once wrote that “vintage Halston” may be my most favorite combination of words ever. If you don’t believe me then check this out. Now don’t you feel silly for doubting my veracity? Well, I’m in a very forgiving mood today so I won’t let this temporary lapse of judgment mar my opinion of you. Back to this week’s look, below is an impeccable example of vintage Halston flawless, draped one-shoulder goddess dress from the 1970s. Currently for sale on eBay and the seller is accepting offers. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Bells Will Be Ringing
Ye merry gentle men and gentle women and gentle persons will definitely need some rest when you enter the party in this 1950s-era wiggle dress. Who needs tinsel? With this dress hugging your curves, you will be the only decoration they will see. Imagine the twinkle lights bouncing off every gold sequin right down to the devilishly low-cut back. Current bid on eBay is $42. Click on the images below to see the listing.
Crazy for Courrèges
Those of you who follow This Week’s Look know how much we covet vintage André Courrèges. That’s why this week we are thrilled to show you this rare 1960s Courrèges two-tone mod/space age dress. Look at that hand-written label, custom designed for Bonwit Teller. Just unbelievable. This dress is everything you would expect from a 1960s Courrèges, simple structure, clean lines, and very expensive (but the seller is accepting offers). Click on the images below to see the seller’s eBay listing. And click here to read more about the designer.
A Nod to Mod
This week we usher in the month of March in a modly mood, despite the disappointing fact that “modly” is not a word. But as the saying goes, rules are made to be broken. We have a monstrous, wildly bureaucratic justice system built on that very notion.
Back to March. You’re not really winter, you’re not really spring, you weird and wily month. We think you will agree, march is a much better verb than it is a noun. That’s why we’re going on a modly march this March. The first installment in our March nod to mod begins with the classic 1960s dress. This week, we curated for you a collection of the most exquisite vintage dresses on eBay, all still up for bid. Click on each image below to see the individual seller’s listing.
Matching neck and cuff ruffs trim this super mod, long-sleeve, Young Edwardian-like party frock. $350 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s color-block knit dress by the iconic Biba. Sailor-style, drop waist ribbed skirt with hip slung belt loops.
Rare, vintage 1960s signed Paganne dress on eBay. $249.99 or make an offer.
Vintage 1960s illusion dress with white net laced over a light tan, rayon slip. $233 on eBay.
Vintage, late-1960s Lilli Ann color-block dress with matching, belted coat. This two-piece dream is constructed in a wool knit, dominated by blue with ivory and mustard suede trim. $199 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s shift dress with matching coat. The royal blue, sleeveless dress is edged at the neck and armholes with a paler shade of blue. The double-breasted coat combines the two shades of blue in a great geometric pattern. Label check: Original Design by Gina Teresa, 100% Pure Wool, Made in British Hong Kong. $175 on eBay, or make an offer.
Breathtaking 1960s pearly day dress with an oversized bow neckline and bracelet length sleeves. $175 on eBay, or make an offer.
Mixed-media in space. Vintage 1960s silver dropped-waist party dress with a mini-skirt of fluffy, white feathers. $170 on eBay.
Nude For Every Skin Color
Stylists and fashion magazines encourage you to wear a nude pair of heels if you want to elongate your legs, as seen below. In this context, nude is usually shown as a color in the beige family. Unfortunately, if you are any flavor other than vanilla, your options are somewhat limited if you want to get the same effect. To that end, I have assembled below a collection of leg elongating heels in a more worldly palette of nudes.
Cafe au lait flavored Valentino d’orsay leather pumps on eBay. $289.
Chocolate covered patent leather Fembu pumps on eBay. $160.
BCBG slingback platforms in brown sugar on eBay. $20.
Donald J. Pliner peep toe pumps in walnut on eBay. $150
Morel infused Balenciaga strappy open toe, patent leather pumps on eBay. $460.
Toasted almond Stuart Weitzman kitten heel pumps on eBay (used). Starting bid $4.99. Buy it Now $39.99.
Stuart Weitzman pumps in a sweet shade of cocoa with snap detail. $139 on eBay.
Cafe con leche Miu Miu patent leather peep toe pumps on eBay. $449.
Hot fudge Manolo Blahnik pointed toe, patent leather mary janes on eBay. $499.
Patent leather, pointed toe kitten heels in nutmeg on eBay. $20.
Burled walnut BCBG patent leather slingbacks with buckle. $16.
Camel open toe. Kate Spade patent leather slingback wedges on eBay. $199.
Shore Leave
Ahoy and other sailor clichés! This week we have curated for you a collection of adorable, regatta-themed vintage dresses, all available right now from various sellers on etsy and eBay. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1970s velour-like maxi dress from PomPomClothing on etsy. $59. Check out the awesome back of the dress below.
Vintage 1960s Ship and Shore shift dress from VacationVintage on etsy. $42.
Vintage 1960s red, white, & blue sheer nylon dress from freebornstreet on etsy. $20.
Vintage 1960s mini dress with sailor collar and matching belt from oldage on etsy. $57.
Vintage 1960s coral and white striped dress with adorable sailor ascot, size M-L. $30 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s nautical jumper with dropped waist and anchor appliques from PomPomClothing on etsy. $69.
Vintage 1960s bright red dress with white linen sailor collar from CustardHeartVintage on etsy. $78.
Vintage 1960s navy blue mod wool dress from LeMollusque on etsy. $57.80.
The custom “Anchors Away” dress, made in your size by QsDaydream on etsy. $125.
Vintage 1960s striped textured dress with sailor ascot from sarabeat on etsy. $30.
Vintage 1970s sporty poly knit nautical-themed dress from worldmarketproductio on etsy. $75.
Vintage late 1960s Peck and Peck 5th Avenue striped dress from SararaVintage on etsy. $82.
Vintage 1960s-70s sailing print maxi dress from elliemayhems on etsy. $69.
Vintage 1960s nautical-themed shift dress with high turned down collar from haywoodcreektures on etsy. $24.95.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s nautical print picnic dress from figanddorothy on etsy. $44.
Vintage 1960s nautical-themed mini dress with stacked pockets from ResurrectingVintage on etsy. $35.
Vintage 1970s navy and white dress that does a lot to whittle the waist. Available from aiseirigh on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1950s red, white, and blue striped dress from Hottmilk on etsy. $65.
Vintage 1970s Missy House of Canada crisp white dress with anchor buttons from aiseirigh on etsy. $54.
Because You’re Worth It
This week we’re thrilled to show you this vintage 1950s to 1960s cocktail dress. This vixen boasts a waist-nipping fitted bodice embroidered with pastel metallic floral appliqués under the bust and a dramatic sheer mesh overlay that cascades into a unique bubble cape effect. This is an expensive vintage piece, but the seller is currently accepting offers. Anyway, can you really put a price on awesome? Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Vintage Christian Dior Prêt-à-Porter
March is officially here and I’m sure you are all eager to shed your winter coats and start showing some skin. This week on eBay we were shopping for vintage sundresses and found this unbelievable 1970s Christian Dior numbered prêt-à-porter halter dress. The Dior prêt-à-porter label is between couture and boutique, which features many hand finished details but is made for domestic sizes rather than custom made for an individual. This stunning bright yellow and magenta maxi dress is actually a separate halter top and tiered skirt. Click on the images below to see the seller’s eBay listing (this set is pricey but they are accepting offers).
Sweater Vest Revival
It’s quite a shame that the sweater vest inherited such a terrible reputation, thanks in part to the likes of Rick Santorum and other conservative, white dudes.
Which brings us to this week’s assignment, to reinvigorate the sweater vest’s status among the proletariat, banishing all preconceived notions regarding this controversial, yet versatile and potentially fashion-forward basic.
This week, we are asking our understandably skeptical readers to discard their prejudices and entertain the sweater vest as we envision it for women: a mildly androgynous and wildly daring accoutrement. Preferably belted, to accentuate the waist, and layered over a crisp, buttoned up oxford or a sleek, monochromatic turtleneck. Accessorize an oxford with a vintage menswear tie for a preppy, business-y vibe. Or couple with a flowing maxi skirt for a 70s, Annie Hall feel. The ruffled ascot shirt paired with the Ralph Lauren vest below is absolutely inspired.
We have curated for you below a collection of the best sweater vests, all available on etsy and eBay right now, and all chosen for their ability to usher in a new era of the sweater vest. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1970s belted sweater vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on etsy. $21.
Vintage 1970s tangerine, belted knit vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on esty. $20.
Vintage 1960s mossy wool sweater vest with belt from lilynymph on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1960s cable knit sweater vest from AtticAddictsVintage on etsy. $28.
New with tags Karl Lagerfeld belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay for $34.99. The buyer is also accepting offers. I would offer $28.99.
Vintage Army green, moth-loved sweater vest from dirtybirdiesvintage on etsy. $22.
New with tags, Ralph Lauren belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay. $69.
Vintage blue knit, open sweater vest on eBay. Current bid is $20.
Exquisite, vintage Dorce for LeRoy wool knit vest. Current bid on eBay is $35.
Not your Rick Santorum’s sweater vest. Vintage 1970s, Aztec-themed sweater vest on eBay. Buy it Now for $22.80 or make an offer.
Navy blue, belted Merino wool sweater vest from Tory Burch. Current bid on eBay is $51.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s turtleneck vest combo on eBay. Current bid is $9.
Vintage 1950s cherry, virgin wool vest. Love the unique wrap style. Current bid on eBay is $20.34.
Vintage Sears Men’s Store belted sweater vest. Current price on eBay is $26.24.
Twenty-Five Terrific Tunics
Tunics are so versatile, particularly during the cooler months when you can layer them over pants or leggings as a top, or over thick, opaque tights as a mini dress. This week we have assembled for you a collection of 25 very wearable vintage (or vintage-inspired) tunics, all available on etsy and eBay as of today. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1960s bright red tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $24.99.
Vintage-inspired cotton sateen mini-dress made by seedclothing on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s Mondrian-ish, space-age tunic by Vera on eBay. Current bid $16.99.
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent sweater tunic from ArtifactVintage on etsy. $350.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s Pucci-esque tent tunic on eBay. Current bid $19.99.
Vintage Byblos turtleneck tunic from BlancheandEleganza on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s black and metallic gold tunic from aiseirigh on etsy. $88.
Unusual Anna Sui jacket, dress, or tunic – you choose – from OwlVintage on etsy. $155.
Vintage 1960s peacock blue sweater tunic on eBay. Current bid $17.98.
Vintage 1960s Mr. Dino tribal tunic on eBay. Current bid $36.
Vintage 1970s Adolfo for Saks Fifth Avenue leopard print sweater tunic on eBay. $99.
Vintage 1960s double-knit tunic on eBay. Current bid $9.
Vintage 1970s Marimekko op art tunic/dress from worldmarketproductio on etsy. $95.
Vintage 1970s so Charlie’s Angels tunic pants suit on eBay. Current bid $150.
Vintage 1970s belted disco tunic in autumn colors on eBay. Current bid $38.99.
Vintage 1980s or 1990s cotton tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.
Cotton -t-shirt tunic dress with lace sleeves and Peter Pan collar. Two colors available, made by DressupComeon on etsy. $32 each.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s convertible, belted, disco tunic (can be a skirt too!) on eBay. Current bid $19.
Vintage 1960s, space age, seafoam green, high neck tunic on eBay. Current bid $68.
Vintage 1960s mod tunic or super-mini dress from LucyRayRetro on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s wool tunic with metallic trim from retromomo on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s hand made tunic from boiledegg on etsy. $120.
Vintage 1960s St. John Knits apple green tunic pants suit from Planetclairevintage on etsy. $92.
Vintage 1960s velvet tunic with bell sleeves from 4birdsvintage on etsy. $95.
Vintage Guy Laroche geometric turtleneck tunic on eBay. Current bid $39.99.
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