Vintage Catalog

Every vintage lover needs a perfect Little Black Dress in their arsenal, and this mid-century Ann Murray piece is a total classic. Crafted from a gorgeous, heavyweight fabric with a raw-silk-like “slub” texture, this tailored day dress features a notched lapel, a 3-button front, and an attached snap-back belt. Fully lined and impeccably made, it is the ultimate sophisticated staple for your retro wardrobe.

Measures:

• Bust: 42″

• Waist: 36″ (Measured with the back belt snapped. You might have a tiny bit of extra wiggle room, but 36″ allows for comfort and undergarments!)

• Hips: 42″

• Length: 43″

• Modern Size Estimate: Large (L)

Some dresses you find in the wild are simply too good to be true, and this R&K Originals piece is one of them. Featuring a deeply autumnal woven plaid, a tailored mid-century wiggle silhouette, and a delicate touch of black velvet trim at the neckline, this dress is the epitome of late 50s and early 60s sophistication. It is a brilliant collector’s piece in fabulous condition, ready to step right out of the Mad Men era and into your modern wardrobe.

Measurements:

• Bust: 38 inches

• Waist: 28 inches

• Hips: 38 inches

• Length: 42 inches

• Modern Size Estimate: Women’s Small/Medium (US 6/8)

Whether you are channeling a romantic 1980s prom queen, a gothic heroine, or Mrs. Claus on a highly fashionable night out, this handmade vintage dress delivers absolute drama. Crafted from a rich, ruby-red crushed velvet, this maxi dress features a stunning plunge neckline trimmed in lace and breathtaking Juliet sleeves.

With dramatic velvet puffs at the shoulders that taper down into delicate, button-cuffed lace forearms, this piece is a masterclass in texture and silhouette. It is a one-of-a-kind handmade garment just waiting for its next grand entrance.

Measurements: 

• Bust: 34″

• Waist: 30″

• Hips: Free

• Shoulder to Hem Length: 55″

• Mid-Arm (at bottom of velvet puff): 10″ circumference

• Wrist: 7″ circumference (has a little stretch)

• Modern Size Estimate: Medium / Modern US Size 8

They say things aren’t always what they seem, and this dress is the ultimate proof. From across the room, you are stepping out in a striking, rich purple sheath dress. But as you get closer, the magic is revealed: this mid-century masterpiece is actually a vivid blue crepe covered in hundreds of tiny, brilliant red polka dots!

This late 1950s to early 1960s wiggle dress is a true rarity in the vintage world, boasting incredibly hard-to-find curvy, plus-size measurements. With a classic center-back metal zipper, a modest jewel neckline, and a silhouette designed to celebrate the female form, it’s a total Joan Holloway mid-century dream that deserves to be shown off.

Measurements: 

• Bust: 40″

• Waist: 35″

• Hips: 46″

• Modern Size Estimate: XL / Modern US Size 14

Need a cure for the sartorial blues? Enter the ultimate fuchsia pick-me-up. This vibrant, unapologetic 1960s shift dress features striking architectural darts, a deeply tactile nubby woven texture, and all the mid-century charm you could ask for. It’s bright, it’s happy, and it’s ready to make a serious statement.

Measurements (Doubled where applicable):

• Bust: 36″
• Waist: 33″
• Hips: 40″
• Length: 37″
• Estimated Modern Size: Medium / 8

Some dresses belong behind museum glass, and others belong out in the world, living a beautifully messy second life. This exceptionally rare, late 1930s sheer black dress falls firmly into the latter category. Crafted from a feather-light, completely translucent black chiffon or rayon georgette, it is a masterclass in Depression-era romance.

Featuring a delicate keyhole tie-neckline, lace-trimmed flutter sleeves, and a breathtaking asymmetrical peplum waist, she is pure, unadulterated gothic elegance. Because she bears the honest, visible scars of the last ninety years—including striking purplish sun-fading at the shoulders, a few old mends, and a hole in the skirt—she is completely off the hook for formal behavior. Wear her over a vintage slip, or grunge her up with a lace bralette and combat boots for an editorial, witchy aesthetic.

Measurements (Zero Stretch!):
Bust: 38″
Waist: 29″
Hips: 38″ (Leave wiggle room to sit!)
Length: 45″
Fits a modern Medium (US 6/8).