1960's Lilli Ann Suit in Black and Red with Pagoda Sleeves - Minty

"Tisse a Paris Por Lilli Ann Paris" and "Lilli Ann Paris San Francisco" labels. This suit is a rare red and black weave in wool/silk blend, and it is pristine! And a medium size, too. The jacket is waist length, with pretty scalloped hem. Original self covered buttons, and bow at top of placket. Skirt has side metal zipper, with button at top of placket. The jacket is lined in black silk crepe, the skirt is partially lined in silk. Size medium. Jacket measures 38" bust, 34" waist, 17 1/2" shoulder to waist. Skirt measures 28" waist, 39" hips, 26" length. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a view of the labels click here and here.

Item #OWZD

Size: Medium 38" 28" 39"

1950's Edith Small for Bullock's Tailored Cotton Skirt Suit

"Edith Small California Originals, Imported Fabric" and "Bullock's Wilshire Los Angeles" labels. Edith Small was famous across the country and quite popular in her day, and was known for her feminine suits and gowns, and for using imported French and Italian fabrics.  If you love Lilli Ann, you will love this suit. This cotton or cotton blend day suit is done in navy with small white dots. The jacket is perfectly shaped, fitted, and styled with warm-weather short sleeves with white cotton pique' trim on neckline, sleeves and at sides of V of neckline, as if piped through. Jacket fastens front with original fabric covered buttons and is really beautifully made and lined in matching silk crepe. The skirt of the jacket has a thicker, stiffer lining to keep it's shape - it is suppose to curve outward like a peplum. The skirt has side metal zipper with button, and back kick pleat and is un-lined. Suit is in excellent condition and size medium. Jacket measures 16" shoulder to shoulder edge, 38" bust, 30" waist, 38" hips, 16" shoulder to waist. Skirt measures 28" waist, 39" hips, and 28" in length. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a view of the label click here.

Item #OWEDI

Size: Medium -large 38" 30" 38"

1950's Fitted Wool Coat with Decorative Scarf Collar - Chic

Labels missing. A gorgeous coat in a thick, loose wool weave in cream and black. The coat is slightly fitted, has glove length sleeves and a high neckline with a sculptural "collar" scarf, that pipes through one side of scarf into a button hole. This button hole on the scarf is finished and bound around the opening with black wool, matching all of the button holes down front of coat. The scarf is also trimmed in black wool that is so soft and elegant feeling, it feels just like cashmere. Large plastic carved novelty buttons look original to the coat. There is a faux back belt, fastened down at each side with same exact buttons as on front of coat only half the size. Coat is lined in ivory rayon acetate. The coat is in very good to excellent condition. The outer portion is excellent except for one pulled black thread on one sleeve. The lining has several pin head sized holes, and a tiny faint spray of rust spots. Size Small. Measures 15 1/2" shoulder to shoulder edge, 37" bust, 30" waist, 37" hips, about 15 1/2" shoulder to waist, 25" waist to hem. Probably meant for a shorter or more petite figured gal. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a close up view click here. For a view of the lining click here.

Item #OWTTH

Size: Small-medium 37" 30" 37"

1950's Lilli Ann Wool Coat

"Blin & Blin Fabulous French Woolens designed by Lilli Ann" and "Lilli Ann Paris San Francisco" labels. This is an exceptional fabric, probably wool and mohair - it has some kind of fur fibers.  The threads are very dense, plump and soft. The fabric is very thick, fairly heavy. In the right lighting, the eyelash fibers actually glisten. This coat has very little wear and has been stored well. Ink black wool and mohair blend coat with black satin lining. This is a full-cut, un-fitted coat with it's original self covered buttons. There is a self bow at the neckline, the sleeves are full length are wider at the hem. Aside from the fur collar having been removed, the coat is in excellent condition. Size medium to large. Measures 16" shoulder to shoulder edge, 20" sleeves, 42" bust, and fairly full through the waist and hips. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a view of the labels click here and here.

Item #OWBLN

Size: Medium to large 42" bust, 44" waist, 37" in length

1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Ribbed Wool Princess Coat - Shear Elegance - Couture

"Saks Fifth Avenue" label, late 1940's New Look. Saks in-house designer was Sophie Gimbel, not positive of course that this is one of her designs, but if it is an in-house design then probably so. This is one of the most beautiful 40's princess fit-and-flare coats I have ever seen, and it is just immaculate. The fabric is gorgeous. A soft, thick black ribbed wool (that has fur like quality) lined in black silk taffeta. Slightly padded shoulders, full length adjustable cuffed sleeves, and hidden inset pockets. The coat fastens with ball shaped black buttons with rhinestone centers. The last couple of buttons are hidden, they fasten from the inside and they are intentionally a different type of button. The skirt flares beautifully out from waist. There is a black silk velvet jabot tie attached at neckline under the collar, a nice detail. The coat is in excellent to mint condition. Size small. Measures 15 1/2" shoulder to shoulder seam, sleeves measure 24" cuffed and can be folded up as desired, bust measures 36", waist 28", hips free, 16" shoulder to waist, 28" waist to hem. For a larger view click here. For a side view click here. For a back view click here. For a view of coat un-buttoned, click here. For a view of the label click here.

Item #OWSAK

Size: Small-medium 36" 28" free hips