1950s slip dress

1950s slip dress

Tuesday, the Museum at FIT opens “Exposed: A History of Lingerie,” an exhibition exploring skivvies from the corseted 18th century to now. With some 70 delicate pieces pulled from the museum’s perm…

Using a vintage sewing pattern from the 1950s I made a classic white slip to wear under my vintage clothes. I added a band of insertion lace to make it just ...

Vintage Nightgown Slip Dress, 1930s baby peachy pink silk and lace sheath dress, Bias cut antique gown How amazing is this gown? Soft iridescent peachy pink colored silk with a very fine and soft matching colored lace. Gorgeous bodice of gathered silk in front and panel of lace form the straps and the back. Peekaboo front with the lace insert at the waist. Attached ties at the side to cinch in back. Skirt is bias cut scalloped lace hem. Just stunning. Excellent condition. Rarely find…

JUNIOR MISSES' AND MISSES' ONE-PIECE DRESS: The fluid line, unbroken from shoulder to hem, is shown in views 1 and 2. Pleats at lower edge of side back seams permit walking ease. View 3 has a circular, shaped flounce flaring from above the knee. Small tie slipped through band trim at upper edge or flare adds back interest. Wide contrasting collar, view 2, or soft tie, view 3, may accent low rounded neckline. Bias and bow trim details collar. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original…

The unsung hero of vintage clothing: slips. They keep the inside of dresses clean, allow for a smooth look, and are a great item to practic...

Most viewed images: #3 Page 33 of a 1964 Frederick's of Hollywood catalog.

Lovely vintage 50s 60s ivory white dress slip with lace and pleated hem, by vanity Fair, marked size 36! So pretty! Bust:38" Waist:31" Hips:38" Length:42" Label: "Vanity Fair Size 36 style ??" (see pics) 3456