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Front view of vintage early 60s Cardigan, closed

Front view of 1960s beaded cardigan, open except at neck

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60s Beaded Cream Wool Cardigan - sm, med

$50.00

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

$85.00

Antique Victorian Bustle Dress With Two Bodices - xs, sm

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Antique Victorian Bustle Dress With Two Bodices - xs, sm

$625.00

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70s Patriotic U.S. Presidents Scarf

$18.00

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Edwardian Antique Silk and Lace Dress in Plum Purple - xs, sm

$425.00

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Ethnic Coat in Black or Dark Blue Cotton With Bold Colors - sm, med, lg

$100.00

back view of 1940s Satin Slip or Nightgown on a person

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40s Cream Rayon Satin Full Slip or Dress - 36, sm, med

$55.00

50s/60s Black Extra Long Opera Gloves on Person, back view

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50s/60s Extra Long Matte Black Opera Gloves - 7

$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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70s/80s deep peach ultrasuede wrap jacket

back view of 70s/80s wrap jacket in peach ultrasuede

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70s/80s Ultrasuede Jacket in Deep Peach - sm, med

$52.00

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

20s style vintage cloche in brown wool with sequins

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40s Does 20s Cloche Hat in Brown Wool With Sequins

$55.00

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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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