Vintage 50's Blue Illusion Lace Beaded Waist Curvy Dress M B38. Scalloped edge illusion lace dress has short set in sleeves. Wonderful waist treatment of tiny Pearl beads sewn in a floral pattern to match the floral lace of the dress. Scallop lace hemline. The lower back of dress has two inverted pleats creating small train like effect and giving the skirt some walking room. Dress closes at the side with a metal zipper. lace dress is completely lined in a matching blue fabric. No labels. Missing a couple of beads at the waist, otherwise dress is in excellent condition.

Available at Specialist Auctions Vintage store: Alley Cats Vintage

What a GORGEOUS creme hand beaded cardigan sweater from designer Vic & Vic Haute Couture ~ made in British Hong Kong in the early 1960s. Hong Kong sweater manufacturers are well known for being masters of hand bead work and design, producing gorgeous hand beaded sweaters in the 1950s and early 1960s. This sweaters features STUNNING machine embroidered roses and cutouts in a white on creme pattern accented with milk white beads as shown in the photographs, which brings to mind the workmanship seen in battenberg lace. There are also three rows of white beads completely surrounding the sweater bottom and sleeve cuffs. Fastens down the front with seven invisible hooks and eyes. The body of the sweater is lined with a silky white fabric ~ Sleeves are unlined. The embroidered areas are lined with sheer white voile for stability. "Vic & Vic Haute Couture" "Made in British Hong Kong" designer label. Feels like a high quality blend of lambswool and angora as was commonly used in this time period.

Darling vintage late 50s/early 60s dress, by Betty Hartford. Navy blue accented with white stitching. Wonderful collar and button closures - they appear to be one straight hole, however, they are two seperate holes for each. Metal buttons. Comes with original belt and has some marvelous pleats. No size tag. Super nice condition! Just a touch of wear to the buttons, no biggie. It's very thin and lightweight, like a cotton blend, perhaps with silk or rayon. As you can see from the pics above, you unbutton the buttons and inside at the waist are a couple of snaps to close. Too cute - a definite sailor feel to it.