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Straight from the late-60's… one heck of a suit. Thick, cotton-backed suiting shows off a hypnotic herringbone stripe in brick, chocolate, forest-green and white. Pants are stright-leg, with a front zipper. Satin-lined. Couture quality. Store label is Saks Fifth Avenue. Maker label has been removed but golden "G" buttons give a hint. size : medium price : $310

Glossy-black wrap dress. Dramatic, refined, sultry. Small, square shoulder-pads, deep cleavage, long sleeves, calf-length skirt & a single button closes the dress. Acetate/nylon. Beautiful minimalism by Pierre Cardin. size : med/lg price : $125

Ingrid-Bergman-worthy jeweled navy dress. Over-blouse top is studded with two rhinestone & pearl brooch buttons. Sharply-plunging neckline unzips to the waist. Exaggerated pockets are decorated with buttons. Shoulder pads, pleated skirt vent, bracelet-length sleeves and a narrow, ankle-length skirt. Iconic costume --- with exquisite construction. By Paul Parnes. size : medium price : $235

Fitted sheath matches rayon skirt to black muslin bodice. The rayon shell has back metal zipper, high neck and a row of thick, doubled fringe. Shapely elegance meets fun. size : medium price : $94

A net of color-soaked Italian knit … Missoni pull-over sweater. Classic wave patterning played out in vibrant twisted yarns. All the colors of the rainbow. Linen/nylon. Banded boatneck. Roomy fit. Large weave : show off your swimsuit or colored undies! size : large price : $240

By fine milliner Sandra of New york, a beautiful green felt hat with gold bengaline ribbon and brass trim. Velvety. 30's revival. size : 22 1/2 (medium) price : $45

Bewitch them in a liquid-satin strapless gown by Fred Perlberg. Bias-cut skirt is tiered and thickly-gathered to create a landscape of shadows and light. Ruched bust is topped with a wide flap of satin. Vivid, lustrous, rustling dark-olive-green. With a boned bodice, pointed waist, black velvet ribbon stripes and a rolled hem. size : extra small price : $330

Color-saturated, silky and fluid, straight-as-a-line, geometric-print skirt by Sasson. Buttons shut at side pocket. Electric-purple, turquoise-green, lavender, rose-red and white. Matches the joy in your heart when you put it on. size : large price : $38

Perfect paper-doll sheath, by Anne Fogarty. Slubbed linen, colored lemon-yellow. Wide belt is accented with big shell buttons. Princess seams, with hidden pockets. Silk-lined. Narrow, crisp and to the point. size : extra small price : $94

Glistening and glowing red dress, with button accents. A wonderful example of post-War American dress design. The torso is beautifully shaped and pieced. Skirt is a round of sharp-edged folds. Side zipper. Catch their eyes... size : medium price : $135