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Lustrous tomato-red pencil skirt. Supple light-weight poly with a polka dot block print. One side pocket. 80's business chic. By (Ooh la la ) Sasson. size : medium price : $38

Shaheen-inspired, draped, 1980's wrap wiggle. In cotton. A narrow retro-50s Hawaiianna-be with vampy stylings --- sexy surplice top, bust-draping (starts at the shoulders), wide belt (exaggerated hourglass), and skirt narrows towards the hem. Diagonal draping travels from collar to knees. Big floral print in white & shades of blue. Back closes with big white buttons from neck to hem. Kick pleat. By Milanzo. size : lg/ extra lg price : $58

Hubba-hubba-vivacious red stripe dress, circa late 70's-early 80s. Retro-40s stylings include: bracelet-length dolman sleeves, narrow silhouette, faux sharkskin textile and the apron-yoke, which fastens behind with a button sash. Slimming, fat vertical lines. Contrast apron has horizontal lines ( & flatters a smaller bust). Two big buttons at the elasticized waist. Textile is a light-weight rust-red/red-black stripe knit. Black contrast threads stipple the red, giving the fabric a retro look. A sculptural, unique piece. size : sm/med $40

Daffodil-print jersey trapeze t-shirt dress. ,br>Kitten-soft, cotton/rayon fine knit textile, made in Italy, shows off a spirited, slightly Op-art floral in white, orange-yellow, black and leaf-green. Scoop crew-neck. Short sleeves with faux-cuffs. Extra-wide trapeze silhouette falls into folds around your knees. Haute sportswear, by Diane Von Furstenberg.

Daffodil-print jersey trapeze t-shirt dress. ,br>Kitten-soft, cotton/rayon fine knit textile, made in Italy, shows off a spirited, slightly Op-art floral in white, orange-yellow, black and leaf-green. Scoop crew-neck. Short sleeves with faux-cuffs. Extra-wide trapeze silhouette falls into folds around your knees. Haute sportswear, by Diane Von Furstenberg.

Shy? Demure? This dress screams FLIRT (so you don't have to). Candy-cane-sweet. Ruffled. Off-the-shoulder. Stripe. Sundress. By P. V. Rich. (Enjoy.) In excellent condition. size : sm/med $44

Vintage Indian blanket mens' ski sweater. Thick cream wool is decorated with a stylized Navaho pattern on front and back. Yarns are taupe, pumpkin, dark brown, red-brown and mustard. Sleeves feature rainbow-striping topped with more Southwest patterning. This was probably a Pendleton, but label has been removed.

Sheer chiffon dress with deep ruffled flutter sleeves. Textile pattern shows thick blue & white brush-strokes against black ground. A sash cinches the waist. Underarm gussets. Keyhole neck at back ties shut. A flouncy 80's frock.

Late-70s, early-80's jet-black faux-fur coat with shoulder stripes. Disco * Glam * New Wave sensibility and a retro-40s cut. Big shoulders and full sleeves. Wide swing body. Hidden front pockets. Two large metal hook/eyes close front. Lined. Sleeves are decorated with a glam rainbow in lustrous blood-red, dark turquoise, and rust. A glossy, soft-as-a-teddy-bear, plush fur pelt with jazz shoulders

Bubble-gum-pink stretch knit crafts a sculptural silhouette. Ruffles cascade down vertical gores in the skirt, forming a flower-petal hem, and sleeves are ruffled fish-tails. Wrap top creates deep, soft "v" of cleavage. With a skinny cord tie.