Magpie's Old Clothes



Plaid Cotton Day Dress with Big Pockets
Item Number: DRESS63333
COST: $25.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 38
  • Waist: 30
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Shoulder to Waist: 14.25
  • Waist to Hem: 25
  • Lower Width: 76
  • Tag: Nona Lou
Condition: Wonderful plaid cotton day dress, sleeveless with huge patch pockets in the skirt (trimmed in lace). Metal zip up the back, unlined. Light normal wear on the dress from wash and wear, nothing out of the ordinary. Neckline and underarms are clean, no holes or pulls in the fabric. This is a perfect summertime dress!


Floral Bill Sims Sundress
Item Number: DRESS62917
COST: $40.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 28
  • Hip: 44
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 26
  • Lower Width: 52
  • Tag: Bill Sims (vtg. sz 12)
Condition: Bright and bold cotton floral dress sleeveless, square neckline, side metal zip, original belt and this darling has pockets. Textile by Bill Sims (one of my favorites!) Dress does not show a single sign of wear -- dare I say it has never been worn before! Don't let this beauty pass you by!


Novelty Dutch Dancing Couples Cotton Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS62801
COST: $40.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 28
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: 72
  • Tag: None
Condition: Oh-la-la! The print on this dress is so much fun!!! Tulips and dancing Dutch couples (wearing red clogs!) Square neckline, short sleeves, pleated skirt, black glass buttons up the front. I'd say this is home sewn. there is a light uniform fade from normal laundering -- but the design on the fabric makes up for that and so much more!!!


Blue & Purple Plaid Cotton Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS40758
COST: $40.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 38 (maybe 40)
  • Waist: 30
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Shoulder to Waist: 17
  • Waist to Hem: 28
  • Lower Width: 68
  • Tag: Valhalla Pacific Mills Fabrics Vtg. sz 18
Condition: Here is another cotton cutie! Made of a blue, purple, black and white plaid the dress is lightweight, short sleeved, side metal zip and has the original belt. Still has the original tags! I have yet to find any faults with the fabric or the construction. Neckline and underarms are clean. Don't miss this day dress cutie in your collection!


Colorful Dogwood Print on Black Cotton Sun Dress
Item Number: DRESS35341
COST: $40.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 28
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 17
  • Shoulder to Waist: 16.75
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: 100
  • Tag: None
Condition: This dress is out of sight! Made of cotton, it has a black background with a colorful print of dogwood blossoms on it. Front buttons, sleeveless, has pockets, and has a built-in crinoline. There is a repar on the read left hand armhole, it is moderatly noticable. There is light wear/fray on the top edge of the manderin collar, nothing to noticable or out of the ordinary. Otherwise solid in fabric and construction -- clean and ready to wear, you can't miss with this beauty!


Grey Diamond Design Taffeta Dress with Black Velvet Trim
Item Number: DRESS34042
COST: $65.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 27 (tight 28)
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Shoulder to Waist: 16
  • Waist to Hem: 32
  • Lower Width: 140
  • Tag: None
Condition: I simply adore this dress -- have thought about keeping it for myself, but naw...can't keep them all. Made of a silvery/grey/blue taffeta with a woven design of diamonds on it. SIde metal zip and black velvet collar and cuffs. Ithink this is home sewn. Light wear overall on the dress, nothing out of the ordinary for a dress of this age. Solid in fabric and construction -- clean and ready to wear, you can't miss with this beauty!



Classic Brown Rayon Slim Day Dress with Satin Scarf Detail

Item Number: DRESS7730

Cost: $25.00

Measures:

    • Bust: 40
    • Waist: 32
    • Hips: 42
    • Shoulder: 15
    • Shoulder to Waist: 15.5
    • Waist to Hem: 27
    • Lower Width: 54
    • Tag: None

Description:Couldn't ask for a better little day dress! Made of a soft brown cotton rayon blend (almost feels like old style flannel), this dress has a side metal zip and peach satin bow like detail on the neckline that tucks into a metal studded band. Possibly home sewn. Overall in excellent condition, the back of the neckline has slight ring around the collar, I assure you it is very slight, and not that noticable when wearing the dress. No pockets. Otherwise the dress is soliid in fabric and construction! No pulls on the seams or snags in the fabric. Don't let this fabulous dress pass you by.



Fabulous Brown Floral Brocade Dance Dress
Item Number: DRESS7682
COST: $52.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 38
  • Waist: 30
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 15.5
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 24
  • Lower Width: 102
  • Tag: None
Condition: I just love this fabric, it's a two tone brown cotton floral brocade. The flowers are big fluffy mums. Has a side nylon zip and matching belt. Home sewn. Has one pocket. Overall in excellent condition, but the darts in the back of the dress have been taken out and you can see the stitching. No holes or pulls in the fabric or on the seams. Clean and ready to wear to your next special event!



Lovely Black Boucle Knit Marilyn Monroe Style Dress 
Item Number: SEWDRESS5889
COST: $56.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 38
  • Waist: 30
  • Hip: 40
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Back of Neck to Waistline: 16
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: 46
  • Tag: None
Condition: Striking black cotton boucle knit clingy dress with a gathered contrast of gold on the bustline. Metal zip up the back. Amazing dress! Unlined, and has elastic in the waistband. Possibly home knit. In excellent next to new condition -- free from holes pulls or pill -- appears hardly if ever worn! Ready to wear! Superior quality in this garment!




Brown Mosaic Print Dress

Item Number: DRESS04625

COST: $20.00

Measures

  • Bust: 36
  • Waist: 30
  • Hip: 40
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Neck to Waist: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 24
  • Lower Width: 80
  • Tag: None

Condition: Made of a mosaic printed acetate, with a side zip, front buttons and short sleeves. There is light wear on the print on the waistline and around the arms. Nothing too serious. No holes or pulls in the fabric -- light and airy fabric grat for hot summer nights!