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Lovely silk dress with the exquisite construction of old British Hong Kong. Peacock-colored, vibrant silk is printed with a geometric floral. The narrow, fitted shift has an unusual feature, a long sewn-in scarf that can be knotted several ways. It can even be tied at side waist for a wrap effect. Dress is fully-lined in black silk. With an extra-long back metal zipper. By Dynasty. size : extra large price : $68

Flowers to the 9th power. Fluid nylon maxi dress is decorated with a fall of groovy florals. Narrow-fitted at shoulders. Column skirt. Bust is padded, lined, sharply-tailored --- no need for a bra here ( burn them). Empire waist is accentuated with a flounce of fabric. Bust laces shut with large brass grommets & a cord. Lustrous textile in primary colors. 1960s-go-wild-dress. size : sm/med $68

Flowers to the 9th power. Fluid nylon maxi dress is decorated with a fall of groovy florals. Narrow-fitted at shoulders. Column skirt. Bust is padded, lined, sharply-tailored --- no need for a bra here ( burn them). Empire waist is accentuated with a flounce of fabric. Bust laces shut with large brass grommets & a cord. Lustrous textile in primary colors. 1960s-go-wild-dress. size : sm/med $68

Mod era Jigsaw cardigan with lots of ribbing. Rust, dark cream, forest green, and bone acrylic yarns. Shawl collar. High ribbed waistband. Seven pearly buttons. Skinny arms. Snuggly fit. Autumn apparel! $18

Floral "stained glass" maxi skirt, by exuberant textilist Alex Colman of California. Straight length of floral bull's-eye pique skirt is decorated with a long vertical panel of magenta. Colorful flowers are outlined in iron-grey --- green leaves are cross-hatched in black.

Fruity, fun, soft faux-fur shorty jacket with hood, circa 60's. Bone-white, snug body is garishly decorated with autumnal leaves in hunting colors: orange-red, dark-green, light-brown. Skinny jacket has ties at neck and waist to pull tight. Hoody is lined in green cotton knit pique. White metal zip closes front.

Fat little hippos drinkin' from a pond. In hot-pink, grass-green, light green, bright yellow and white. Most adorable: novelty a-line wrap-skirt with two hip pockets and skinny ties.

60's silver foil sling-back cut-out pumps. Leather is a glossy textured silver. High skinny heels. Rounded toes. A little piece of elastic grips the achilles tendon. A lovely match for your mod minis (or your Paco Rabanne?) By Carol Brent. Approx. size 9 1/2 narrow. Length interior 10 3/4". Width interior 3". Heel height 2 3/4".

Go grecian. Seafoam-green pleated top and skirt set. Light-weight fabric has a high sheen. Fortuny-style pleating. Elasticized portrait neck is accented with a bow. Pleated cap sleeves. Triple-gathered waist. Blouse hem flares into crystal pleats. Skirt is a fluid a-line. Skirt fabric is ungathered at the waist and grips with a 1" elastic. By Trolley Car.

Pretty sherbet-pink cotton-blend dress from British Hong Kong. Twiggy look: a long, slim a-line shift. Rounded neckline with an open keyhole. All edges are top-stitched to appear piped. Sharp bust darts. Necklace of delicate embroidery accents the bust. Glossy silk threads are cricket-green, pewter-blue, pink, yellow & lipstick-red. By Lady Madiera.