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40s Peach Pink Satin and Crepe Gown - AS IS - sm

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40s Peach Pink Satin and Crepe Gown - AS IS - sm

$105.00

60s Sally Gee Silk Infinity Scarf in Bold Yellow Print

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60s Sally Gee Silk Infinity Scarf in Bold Yellow Print

$24.00

20s Blue Drop-Waist Sleeveless Shift Dress - sm/med

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20s Blue Drop-Waist Sleeveless Shift Dress - sm/med

$65.00

50s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress - sm

50s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress at Better Dresses Vintage

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50s Black and White Polka Dot Party Dress - sm

$225.00

close view of gingham strawberry applique

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70s Pink A-Line Wrap Skirt With Strawberries - sm

$45.00

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50s/60s Little Black Sheath Dress With Three-Quarter Sleeves - sm

$85.00

1970s or early 1980s purple ultrasuede dress - Front view

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70s/80s Purple Ultrasuede Belted Dress - sm

$48.00

back view of 60s or 70s Mexican maxi dress

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60s/70s Tachi Castillo Mexican Boho Maxi Dress - AS IS - xs, sm

$52.00

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50s/60s Hand-Beaded Evening Clutch

$35.00

50s Palizzio Brown Leather and Lizard Pumps at Better Dresses Vintage

50s Palizzio Brown Leather and Lizard Pumps at Better Dresses Vintage - toe cap

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50s Brown Leather Cap-Toe Pumps - 7A

$45.00

80s Evan-Picone Black Snakeskin Shoes - with box

80s Evan-Picone Black Snakeskin Shoes - top view

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80s Black Snakeskin Peep-Toe Pumps - 7N

$35.00

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50s Cream Floral Tapestry Frame Purse

$45.00

Wintry Vintage

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30s Black Velvet Dress & Jkt - main view

30s Black Velvet Dress & Jkt - bow detail

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30s Black Velvet Dress & Jacket Set - sm

$300.00

40s Toddler Cape in Red and Leopard Fleece

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40s Child's Red and Faux Leopard Fleece Cape - xxs, sm

$40.00

50s/60s Red Velvet Sheath Dress - Back view

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50s/60s Red Velvet Sheath Dress - xs, sm

$100.00

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50s Navy Blue Skirt Suit - sm

$110.00

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Liza from BDV volunteering at Historic Oakland Cemetery in 1920s Dress and Upcycled Hat

Repairing and Redecorating an Antique Hat

...When I found it, the black, late 1910s/early 1920s hat was in very bad shape. It's surface was completely rotted, so it shed everywhere and got under my fingernails. So yucky. But the shape was lovely and iconic, and I knew I could do something with it...

Recreating the Archery Dress from "The Age of Innocence"

The Archery Dress from the 1993 film The Age of Innocence, beloved by many, is my all-time favorite movie costume. It’s utterly beautiful. Sweet but not overly so. And the juxtaposition of deadly keen marksmanship and delicately cascading white ruffles? Divine. ...

Repairing a Victorian Bonnet

... I knew it was in rough shape, but the price was within reach, the sellers friendly, and you know I love rescuing old clothes ...

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Vintage Accessories

Wintry Vintage

From My Closet - The Better Dresses Vintage Blog

Repairing and Redecorating an Antique Hat

Recreating the Archery Dress from "The Age of Innocence"

Repairing a Victorian Bonnet

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