Vintage Gowns
One afternoon, in a small consignment shop, I saw a beautiful pearl choker - unlike anything I had ever seen before. It had no identifying markings. I bought the necklace, and spent the next few weeks researching vintage jewelry in an effort to identify the designer. The necklace was my first piece of vintage jewelry, and I was mesmerized. After much reading, it appeared to be an unmarked Miriam Haskell - later confirmed by an appraiser at the Antiques Roadshow. Many fun collecting excursions followed as I delved deeper into the world of vintage jewelry and clothing.
Over the decades, my collection of antique and vintage clothing grew. When the costuming department of my daughter's theater group needed 1860s-style dresses for a performance, I found vintage dresses from the 60s, 70s, and 80s that matched the occasion. As word-of-mouth spread, I began receiving more and more requests for dresses and costumes.
Today, we carry many one-of-a-kind vintage dresses, as well as favorites that we are able to find time and time again. Most were originally produced in the 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s with modern fabrics, trims, and notions, including zippers. They are not accurate reproductions of 1860s gowns, nor are they period-correct. They are, however, wonderfully suited for many events - our vintage gowns have been used in movies and television, theaters productions, pageants, dance competitions, parties, and weddings.
If you don't see what you are looking for, please contact us. Many gowns in inventory are not yet listed. We are happy to check what is in stock and let you know if we have a dress in the appropriate color, style, or measurements to suit your needs.
