Magpie's Old Clothes



50s Black Taffeta Dress Flocked Poodles
Item Number: DRESS1953001
COST: $50
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: 34
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 24
  • Lower Width: 40
  • Tag: None
Condition:  This dress is so darn cute! Made of black taffeta with little fluffy poodles in black flocking on it. Velvet belt and pocket trim. Side metal zip and matching capelet with huge rhinestone button. Not perfect, the flocking around the waist and near the underams is worn off. Not too detrimental to the overall appearance of the garment. No holes or pull on the fabric or seams.


50s Black Rayon Dress and Jacket
Item Number: DRESS1953003
COST: $35
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: 34
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 29
  • Lower Width: 56
  • Tag: None
Condition:  Simple and stunning dress of black rayon with velvet trim on the sleeves and matching jacket and belt. Jacket is missing one of the velvet buttons, and the belt shows a fair amount of wear. Not too detrimental to the overall appearance of the garment. No holes or pulls on the fabric or seams.


50s Black Taffeta Dress Full Skirt
Item Number: DRESS1953005
COST: $95
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: free
  • Back of Neck to Waistline: 16
  • Waist to Hem: 31
  • Lower Width: 200
  • Tag: None
Condition:  This dress is so darn cute! Made of black taffeta, sleeveless with bow at the shoulders, V neckline, super full skirt, pockets and a side metal zip. Possibly home sewn. Two rhinestones are missing from the decorations down the front. No holes or pulls on the taffeta, super light wear on the inside neckline and underarms, nothing out of line for vintage. Don't let this hot number pass you by!!!


50s Copper Taffeta Dress Cord Details
Item Number: DRESS1953006
COST: $125
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: free
  • Back of Neck to Waistline: 16
  • Waist to Hem: 26
  • Lower Width: 110
  • Tag: None
Condition:  By far one of my favorite dreses in my collection -- made of copper color taffeta the collar and hem are decorated with cord and rhinestones. Offset buttons in the front and side metal zip. Possibly home sewn. No problems with this dress -- no holes or pulls on the taffeta, don't let this hot number pass you by!!!


50s Black Satin Cocktail Dress
Item Number: DRESS1953007
COST: $65
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 16.5
  • Waist to Hem: 28
  • Lower Width: 78
  • Tag: None
Condition:  Oh-la-la! I adore this dress of black satin with a square neckline, rosette detail at the waist and a semi full box pleated skirt. Metal zip up the back and it is lined. No holes or pulls on the taffeta, super light wear on the inside neckline and underarms, nothing out of line for vintage. Don't let this hot number pass you by!!!


50s Black White Stripe Dance Gown
Item Number: DRESS1953012
COST: $85
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 31
  • Lower Width: 175
  • Tag: American in Paris by Claudia Young
Condition:  Me oh my! This dress is out of this world! Made of a black and white stiped heavy rayon it has princess seams super full skirt, side zip, velvet and corderd trim. Dress is not perfect, under all the trim there is a brownish tinge to the fabric. Don't know if it will come out. The tinge is not too noticable if you are wearing the dress at night (as you should since it's so fancy!) Well worth the reduced price because of the flaws. Don't let this hot number pass you by!!!


50s Black Rayon and Velvet Gown
Item Number: DRESS1953013
COST: $85
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: 110
  • Tag: McDonald's Palm Beach/Syracuse Jobere New York
Condition:  Another fantastic cocktail gown of heavy duty black rayon and black velvet contrast. Skirt is unique with a zig zag design of the velvet and rayon. Metal zip up the back and fully lined. Horsehair braid in the hem to keep it stiff. Light wear on the underarms and inside neckline, and some of the pile of the velvet is smooshed down. Not to detrimental to the garment, nor noticable when wearing it out.


50s Black White Lined Print Cotton Dress
Item Number: DRESS1953014
COST: $85
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 16.5
  • Waist to Hem: 26
  • Lower Width: 150
  • Tag: Jr. Flair by Sportlane
Condition:  Here is a dress from my secret stash! Been harding this for 8 years, reality says give it a good home! Made of cotton with a unique black lined print on white. Velvet trim on the bodice. Metal zip up the back. Slight yellowing on the straps and inside the dress under the arms. Nothing noticable when wearing this fabulous dress! Don't let this hot number pass you by!!!


50s Rose Print Bubble Hem Ball Gown
Item Number: DRESS1953020
COST: $85
Measures:
  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 28
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder to Waistline: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 27
  • Lower Width: 42
  • Tag: None
Condition:  Holy cow! This dress is wild! Made of a rose printed voile over white acetate, the skirt is slim with a second layer of voile and netting to make a bubble. Metal zip up the back. Possibly home sewn. Shoulders and underarms are slightly yellow on the inside of the dress, really not noticable from the outside. No holes or pulls in the voile. Don't pall this beauty up! Wear it to yournext weekender!!!


50s Yellow Voile Silver Trim Ball Gown
Item Number: DRESS1953017
COST: $95
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: free
  • underarm to Waistline: 7
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: friggin full
  • Tag: Perullo David Hart Inc.
Condition:  Wowza! This dress is amazing -- made of a yellow voile which is embroidered and rhinestone studded over white acetate and a built in crinoline. Silver trim on the bodice and hem. Light wear on the silver trim under the arms and on the zipper placet. I have not found any holes in the voile.