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Dressy little embroidered organza blouse from the 1950s.
Sheer nylon organza with all over embroidered pattern in petal pink. The blouse has a fitted bodice with sheer peplum. It has a V neckline front and back and extended shoulder lines which serves as a cap sleeves. The front closes with darling little, crystal clear flower shaped buttons with rhinestone centers.
Dainty, sheer blouses like this were common and could be worn for day or evening. Women always wore full slips or chamisoles with pretty lace trim so sheerness was not a modesty issue. These blouses were created to go with the nipped waist look of the day and the peplum was designed to be tucked in. Belts were worn to cinch the waist and keep it "tidy".
The label is stitched into the center front of the peplum and it reads Perry "a symbol of quality" The size says 34 which is usually fairly small but the measurements are more generous than that. I would say it is more like a medium. A lot of blouses from the 50s are short in the waist but this is not so it will work well on an average to taller body. Measurements are as follows.
Bust 36-37"
Waist 28-29"
Excellent Condition
$68.00
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Deep gold, metallic brocade bodice from the late 1950s early 60s.
The material is a rich antique gold satin with woven, gold metallic fern motif. It is sleeveless with a wide scoop neck and V shaped vent at center front neckline. The cut is fitted with a shaped waist. The cropped hem rests just above the curve of the hip. These tops were often called waists in their day and were designed for versatility. They might be coordinated with a cinch waisted, full skirt or dressy dinner suit. Worn over skinny cigarette pants they made for chic cocktail attire.
It is nicely constructed with a gold taffeta underlining which helps retain it's smooth shape on the body. The center front hem has a vent so when you sit it doesn't buckle or ride up. It's this attention to detail that makes vintage clothing so wonderful. The bodice has a back metal zipper and there is no makers label, just a size label.
It should fit a modern medium with an average length torso. These cropped tops typically do not work well on someone with a longer waist line. It has the following measurements.
Bust 38"
(ample shaping, will fit a generous cup size)
Waist 29"
Excellent Condition
$75.00
#2072
#1 gold
#2 silver
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These fetching tops are done in two versions, gold and silver. The gold has a sheer white organza ground with swirling gold metallic embroidery. The same embroidered pattern is done on the second version with metallic silver against the palest blue organza.
Very feminine, these blouses have a gathered scooped neckline and cap sleeves edged with metallic trim. They are shaped at the waist and button down the front with tiny, decorative, metal buttons. Each has a bow detail at the neck. Dainty, sheer blouses like this were common in the 1940s and 50s. These are a bit dressier than most and were probably intended as special occasion wear. Women always wore full slips or chamisoles with pretty lace trim so sheerness was not a modesty issue. The labels on both read Judy Bond all nylon.
Both are the same size and are a generous medium. They have the following measurements.
Bust 39-40"
Waist 31"
Excellent Condition
$75.00 each
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Late 1960s early 70s cotton sateen tunic blouse by Alex Coleman.
Cotton sateen is one of my favorite fabrics. It has the lustrous sheen and look of luxury that is equated with silk but the ease of care that cotton affords. Real cotton sateen has always been costly and is sometimes confused with cheaper polished cotton. The polished cottons get their shine from an applied glaze that can wash off. Cotton sateen however, is woven from fine long staple cottons in a satin weave which is permanent.
The bold print is ethnic inspired, done in lavender and greens on a white background. The top is sleeveless with a wide collar and self fabric sash. It buttons down the front and is gently shaped with side vents.
I think my picture makes it appear a little longer than it really is. The length would come to a couple inches above the hip. It is a generous medium size with the following measurements.
Bust 39"
Waist 36"
Length from shoulder to hem 22"
Excellent Condition
$60.00
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Darling 1960s Irish lawn, blouse by Lady Hathaway.
Soft as a rose petal this 1960s Irish lawn, cotton blouse has a delicate pink on white hydrangea print. The fabric rivals Liberty's Tana lawn cottons and is obviously made from the finest long staple cotton.
The blouse is cut in the traditional camp style, it buttons in front, has roll up elbow length sleeves and a neat tailored collar. It is cropped just above the hip with side vents and can be worn tucked in or out. It came to me in great condition with no holes or rips but it was very dingy. It had been "lovingly worn" but appeared to have plenty life left so I hand washed it with a little Oxi Clean in the water, gave it a good press and it came out beautiful.
Medium in size with the following measurements.
Bust 39"
Waist 33"
Very Good Condition
$48.00
