Can you help me date this item??

[ohairas]

I certainly would not alter such a gorgeous, vintage peice. If you really feel you must shorten it, I would have it gently TACKED up to about calf/knee length so that it may be let down at any time. Perhaps even find a good seamstress, and if the lining is strong enough they can sew a series of loops on the bottom hem and up inside the coat. Then you can take some sort of lacing and hook the loops together for when you want it short, and let it out when you want it full length. I would just say use hook and eyes to do this but they may snag whatever you're wearing underneath.

Please don't let the cheap price of this peice cheapen it's value. You'll make us all gasp if we think of you whacking off the bottom of a silk velvet vintage item!!

Nikki

 

[Hamilton_Honey]

I agree that it looks very like late 30's to very early 40's. But heck, even if it was made yesterday - it's a truly lovely dress!

 

[Lauren]

You're welcome, Nicoletta.

KittyT, a friend of mine found a patent for an early overlock machine from the 1910's, but I don't believe it really came into use for ready to wear until the late 50's? I may be mistaken on this, though. Most clothing from the 70's and on has overlocked stitches if it's manufactured for sure, though.

 

[Lauren]

I agree, definately don't alter it. On top of it being original at it's length, I don't think I've ever seen an authentic coat like this at a shorter length. All that I can recollect have been full length. And yes, stellar deal. I think I got mine for 75 and I knew I got it for cheaper than the average. Keeping it it's original length will also help keep it's value

 

[beaucaillou]

This looks early 40's. It does not look 70's at all to me, but perhaps the buttons have been replaced at some point? Would you want to take a couple of pictures of the finishing? The hem and inside tailoring?

 

[Tinseltown]

Can you date this hat, please?

 

[Novella]

It makes me think of the 1960s. Although my grandma had something similar, but yellow, in the 1950s.

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

I was thinking 50's too. It's a very darling hat, very Audrey Hepburn

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I would date it to the 1950s-60s as well.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

I'd go more with the 60s. Reminds me of a hat I once saw Jane Russell wearing in the 1960s.

 

[Miss Match]

Eh... only if it buys it's own popcorn.

*ba-dum CHING!*

 

[Rockapin-up]

I would say late 50's to early 60's, I think I saw something like that on I love Lucy, whey they went to Hollywood and were looking at the models. But I could be wrong [huh]

 

[Miss Sis]

Late 50s - Early 60s.

 

[Cheesecakecutie]

Late 50's very Audrey...gorgeous

 

[exquisitebones]

help me date this evening gown?

Ok, So I bought this like 6 years ago as a prom dress... and never wore it.
but i got it for about 65$ at a vintage store.. they lady said it was from the 20s. But i really Dont think it is.. but I am totally unsure.

its really long and in wonderful condition, no holes in the lace that i can see.
its an empire waist (i looked pregnant :eusa_doh: so i never wore it)
and elastic around the wrists to make poofy sleeves. the material tag is so withered adn faded i have no idea what its made of

pictures:
Oh they turned out crappy and dark.. well, its sheer black lace on the arms and back, witha champagne coloured slip sew into the inside

and here is the TAG:

and here is the stitching:
it looks like a newer serged edge?

HELP!

 

[Shearer]

Google says Leo Narducci was designing for Dorian in the 70's but I didn't dig too deep.

 

[exquisitebones]

Google says Leo Narducci was designing for Dorian in the 70's but I didn't dig too deep.

nevermind....

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Oh, please don't dismiss all items from the 70s. They were still making beautiful things for all the ladies who were not hippies or disco queens. This gown is beautiful. It looks well made. I'd be thrilled to have a gown like that.

 

[exquisitebones]

Oh, please don't dismiss all items from the 70s. They were still making beautiful things for all the ladies who were not hippies or disco queens. This gown is beautiful. It looks well made. I'd be thrilled to have a gown like that.

oh i am not upset, I was jsut wondering. I am probably going to sell the dress. as It never gets use in my wardrobe, and someone should own it. its exquisite...

I wanted to have more background on it so i was not making stuff up lol

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Oh ok I thought you were afraid. lol As many or most people are when they hear seventies. You'll sell it in no time I am sure.
Ashley