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1950s Mint Green Nylon Half Slip

Measures from 23” to 32” at the waist (elastic), 40” through the hips and length is 29”. Fabric is nylon. Label reads ”Nan Flower original”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is mint green. Pulls on with no fastenings.

Item # LN5-116 Price $ 12

 

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DeadStock 1960s Vintage Nylon Pajamas

Top measures 16” across the shoulders, 42” through the bust, 44” at the waist and length is 27”. Top is loose-fitting with one pocket low in front and covered buttons all the way down the front. Bottoms measure from 23” to 30” at the waist (elastic), 39” through the hips, outside seam length is 40” and inseam length is 28”. Diameter of leg opening is 9”. Fabric is nylon. Label reads ”shadowline lingerie”. Mint, unworn condition with no holes or stains. True colors are light sky blue with white lace. Pants pulls on with no fastenings.

Item # LN5-028 Price $20

 

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1960s Paisley Satin Pajama Pants

These measure from 24” to 30" at the waist (elastic), 37" through the hips, inseam is 27" long and outside seam is 39" long. Leg opening is 10" in diameter. I always recommend going by the outside seam to judge length on vintage pants as they fit very differently than modern pants. Fabric is rayon satin, lightweight and unlined. No label. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are dark red, gold, tomato red, dark green dark blue and cream. They pull on with no fastenings.

Item # LN4-112 Price $18

 

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Vintage C 1935  Warner’s Alphabet Bra

Marked size 34 B. This is the Warner’s Alphabet bra; one of the first to use cup sizes. Has elastic at center front. Fabric is rayon, cotton and silk. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. Label reads “Warner’s alphabet”. True color is light peach. Has 2 sets of metal hooks and eyes at center back. Cups have no underwires. Straps are adjustable.

Item # LN3-088 Price $14

 

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1960s Vanity Fair Lemon Chiffon Baby Doll Nightie

Measures 36” through the bust, 34” at the waist , 40” through the hips and length is 44.5”. Pulls on over head with no fastenings. Fabric is nylon tricot. Label reads ”Vanity Fair”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are light lemon yellow with a sheer white layer over that. Has ribbon style tie at empire waist.

Item # LN9-001 Price $18

 

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Vintage 1930s Silk Bra

Measures 29” around bottom of band; cups are each about 5” from top to bottom. No size marked. Band has no elastic and straps are not adjustable. Fabric is silk. No label. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is light pink. Has two sets of metal hooks and eyes at center back. Rayon crepe with cotton straps.

Item # 30sbr1 Price $10 em # LN8-002 Price $10

 

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Measures 26” to 30” around bottom of band; cups are each about 6” from top to bottom. No size marked but fits well on my 34 A to small B mannequin. Band has elastic. Fabric is rayon and cotton. Good used condition with no holes or stains but does show signs of having been worn. Label reads “Formfit romance”. True color is black. Has three sets of metal hooks and eyes at center back.  Cups have underwire as well as a boning strip through the middle of the cup. 

Item # Br09-1 Price $12

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Vintage 1940s Strapless Satin Bra 

Measures 24” to 28” around bottom of band; cups are each about 5” from top to bottom. Size marked is 36A. Band has elastic. Fabric is rayon and cotton. Label reads “Anita bras”. True color is light pink. Has one set of metal hooks and eyes at center back.  No underwires, but cups have vertical strips of boning. Excellent condition with no holes or stains; looks unworn.

Item # Br09-2 Price $10

 

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1930s Black Lace Long Line Bra w/Garters

 Measures 34” through the bust and 32” around at bottom hem. Length is 19” not including garters. Garters are each 13” long. Straps are not adjustable; they do have elastic but it has lost all its stretch. Fabric is cotton and rayon. No label. Good condition with no holes or stains; has loss of elastic. True color is black. Fastens at center back with metal hooks and eyes.

Item # LN8-001 Price $18

 

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Vintage 1950s White Long Line Bra Size 40C

Tag reads 40C. Bra has elastic insert in back and will stretch from 34” to 36” around at bottom hem. Length from top of cups to bottom hem is 11.5”  Straps are adjustable. Fabric is cotton with acetate elastic. Label reads “Formfit Rogers”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is white . Fastens at center front with metal hooks and eyes.

Item # LN8-142 Price $12

 

 

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Vintage Dark Red Lace Negligee Robe Large

Measures 17” across the shoulders, 44” through the bust, 44” at the waist, 48” through the hips and length is 48”. Sleeves are 18” long from shoulder seam to cuff. Fabric is nylon. Label reads ”a Marfay original ”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are dark red with black lace trim around neckline and down front and pale pink lining. Buttons down front with rhinestone-studded buttons.

Item # LN5-102 Price $22

 

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1960s Full Length Leopard Robe or Caftan Zip UP Sexy

Measures 16.5” across the shoulders, 42” through the bust, 46” at the waist, full through the hips and length is 54”. Sleeves are 17” long from shoulder seam to cuff. Has nylon zipper that goes about three quarters of the way down the front. Fabric is a soft velour plush acrylic. Label reads ”Dela-Ann creation loungewear”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are black, light and dark brown. Full in cut flaring out from shoulders, no belt, has three-quarter length slightly belled sleeves. Has inseam pockets.

Item # LN4-105 Price $25

 

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1970s Outrageous Snake Print Panties and  Nightie

Great look! One shoulder nightie and matching panties! Nightie measures 36”-38” through the bust, about 36” through the waist, 36” to 38” through the hips and length is 33” (from top of shoulder to bottom of hem). Panties measure from 24” to 32” at waist and hips are 32” to 38”. Both pieces pull on with no fastenings; elastic holds up top of bust and panties have elastic waist. Fabric is nylon. Label reads ”Warner’s”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are white, medium golden brown and black. Marked a size medium; I would say it would fit best on  modern size 6 to 8.

Item # LN4-136 Price $22

 

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1950s Peach Nylon Nightgown with Lace and Ruffles

Measures 36” through the bust, 26” at the waist, full through the hips and length is .36” Pulls on over head with no fastenings. Fabric is nylon. Label reads ”Cartllon”. Very good condition with no holes or stains; has a couple of small snags in the fabric like you get in stockings. But not runs J . Once had a belt or sash that is now missing but you can snip off the belt loops and never know the difference. Flares out below waist. True colors are light peachy-pink with white lace.

Item # LN5-087 Price $18

 

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1950s Nylon BabyDoll Nightie

This flares out from the shoulders and is very loose and full in cut; will fit a range of sizes.
Measures 16” across the shoulders, 52” through the bust, 68” around at bottom hem and length is 30”. Has one tie at neckline. Fabric is nylon. Label is illegible. Very good condition with no holes or stains. True color is pale mint green with white trim.

Item # LN5-081 Price $15

 
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1930s Long Black Silk Slip Gold Lame Inserts

Measures 36” through the bust, 32” at the waist, 38” through the hips and length is 47”. Pulls on over head with no fastenings. No label, no lining. Very good condition with only one little flaw; a tiny bit of wear at the top edge of the bustline. True colors are black and gold. Has scalloped hem. Straps are not adjustable.

Item # DNSL1 Price $25

 

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1940s Ice Blue Bias-cut Nightgown for a Tall Starlet


It’s very rare to find a gown for such a tall person! From the top of the shoulder strap to the base of the cups is 18”! Measures 36” through the bust, 26” to 30” at the waist, from 34” to 38” through the hips and length is 56”. Fabric is rayon with cotton lace trim. Label reads ”Ann’s Nightie”—this is a commercial label despite the sound of it :) : ) . Good condition with no holes or stains; but it does have “dents” in the surface of the fabric as you can see in the close-up—I would think a good dry cleaner could get them pressed out but I can’t guarantee that. True colors are ice blue and off-white. Pulls on over head with no fastenings.

Item # LN5-108 Price $20

 

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1950s Lovely Fancy Nylon Slip with Lace


Measures 34" through the bust, 30" at the waist, 34" through the hips and length is 44". Fabric is 100% nylon tricot. Label reads "top form". Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is pink with slightly paler pink lace. Pulls on over head with no fastenings; has adjustable straps and lace cups and trim at hem.

Item # LN5-112 Price $15

 

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Measures 15” across the shoulders, 40” through the bust, 40” through the hips and length is 40”. Sleeves are 23” long from shoulder seam to cuff. Fabric is silk. No label. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True colors are black and white. Has loose boxy cut with trapunto stitching on pockets and around bottom third of body. No fastenings.


Item # LN5-005 Price $ 45

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Lovely 1950s Embroidered Kimono

Measures 16” across the shoulders, 46” through the bust, 46” through the hips and length is 46”. Sleeves are 16” long from top of shoulder to cuff. Fabric is rayon, unlined. Label reads ”Queen Set finished—made in Hong Kong ”. Very good condition with no holes; has 3 very faint and small water spots on front; you really have to look closely to spot them.  True colors are HOT watermelon pink with black and grey embroidery. Has kimono sleeves, frog closures down front and side slits at bottom for ease in movement.


Item # LN5-140 Price $25

 

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Sexy Lace and Nylon Sheer Robe Vanity Fair 

Measures 15.5”across the shoulders, 36” through the bust, full through the waist, full through the hips and length is 36” . Sleeves are 12” long from shoulder seam to cuff. Fabric is nylon; a double layer. Label reads ”Vanity Fair”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is pale ice blue. Has one button at throat, short puffed sleeves, lace yoke and sleeves and pleated body that flares out from just under bust-line.

Item # LN4-154 Price $18

 

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1920s Pretty Pink Nightgown with Lace Trim

Measures 46” through the bust, 46” through the waist, 48” through the hips and length is 50”. Pulls on overhead with no fastenings; has loose straight cut and cap sleeves with lace trim on neckline, armholes and bottom hem. Fabric is cotton batiste with silk ribbon. No label, no lining. Good condition with no holes; has a couple of light spots the largest of which (1/3” ) I’ve shown in the close-up photo. True colors are pink with white lace.

Item # W6025 Price $22

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Foxy Girl 60s Leopard Print Strapless Teddy 

Elastic top measures 30-34 inches and 32 inches at the waist with a full skirt ruffle.  Overall length is 23 inches.  Top has a tie to go around the neck for support.  Made like a teddy but without a crotch inside.  No label.  In excellent condition with no holes or stains.

Item # DPTD1 Price $18

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1920s Silk and Lace Bra

Measures 28” around at bottom of band, 2.5” wide at center back, and length is 12” . Fabric is silk and cotton. No label, no lining. Excellent condition with no holes or stains; slight wear to straps is only flaw. True colors are peach and cream. I’d recommend it for an A cup. Has non-adjustable straps and two hooks at center back.

Item #DPL61 Price $10

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1960s Nylon Leopard Print Long Leg Panties 

Measures 24 – 28 inches in the elastic waist and 38 - 40 inches in the hips.  Elastic leg openings are 9-10 ½ inches in diameter.  Length from waist to leg opening is 17 ½ inches.  Leg openings are trimmed in short band of black lace.  Label reads, “Greenco Maid, all nylon tricot, large size 7”.  In excellent condition with no holes or stains.

Item # DP-P1 Price $12

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Full Length Wedding Dress or Formal Hoop Skirt

Will fit from 24” to 27” at the waist and length is 41”. Circumference at bottom hem is 120” plus. Fabric is nylon with nylon netting. Label reads ”Arlauret by Ele-Sue”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is white. Has Velcro fastening at waist.

Item # LN5-136 Price $ 30

 

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1940s Blue Rayon Nightgown w/Lace Trim 

Constructed with open shoulders and cut on the bias, this nice rayon gown has a 36 inch bust.  Overall length is 56 inches.  Has nice bodice detail with an ivory lace bib, 2 appliqué roses and lace trim that forms a shawl that runs over the top of the shoulders to the back of the arm.  Condition is in good condition except for the following flaws: the upper back seam has been opened up to provide more room in the bust and there are 6 pin head sized brown spots near the bottom front.

Item # LN5-105 Price $22

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Top measures 15" across the shoulders, 38" through the bust, 34" through the waist and length is 24". Bottoms measure 24" to 28" at the waist, 38" through the hips, inseam is 21" long and outside seam is 37" long. Leg opening is 11" in diameter. I always recommend going by the outside seam to judge length on vintage pants as they fit very -differently than modern pants. Fabric is lightweight rayon. Label reads "styled by Louis Frimel". Good condition with no holes; has water spotting on the top which is almost the same color as the fabric so you see it only from a certain angle. True colors are medium blue with pale pink piping. Top buttons down front; pants pull on with elastic waist and have buttons down the side as well.

Item # LN5-027 Price $ 18

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Item # DPH-505 Price $45

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1950’s Roses Pattern Girdle

Unstretched measurements are 35" waist, 42" hips. Will stretch to a maximum of 46" waist, 54" hips. Length is 13.75" . Fabric is nylon and spandex. No maker’s label. Fair condition with no holes or stains; slightly stretched out of shape and has 3 out of 4 garters missing.. True color is off-white. 

Item # LN4-059 Price $ 8 as is 

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1950’s Wide Waistband Girdle

Unstretched measurements are 36" waist, 42" hips. Will stretch to a maximum of 42" waist, 52" hips. Length is 15". Fabric is nylon and spandex. No label. Fair condition with some stains and it is stretched out of shape. True colors are white and off-white. Open bottom with metal side zipper.

Item # LN4-054 Price $ 8

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Measures 14" across the shoulders, 38" through the bust, 42" around at bottom hem and length is 24". Unbuttons all the way down the front; has one patch pocket low in front. A-line shape; could be used as a maternity top. Fabric is acetate and rayon. Label reads "Barbazon". Very good condition with no stains; has one tiny hole on top of right shoulder. True colors are light pink with cream lace trim.

Item # LN4-038 Price $ 14

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Measures 30" at the waist; elastic is shot so it’s not really adjustable any more. Light mauve with cream lace. Has 4 adjustable garters. Fabric is nylon. Label reads Glydons.

Item # DPL411 Price $ 8