In the Hood

Brand new to DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE, a true rarity in the vintage world....this divine hooded black crepe 40s evening gown by "Miss America".

There are few who could pull of the glamorous look of the hooded gown better than Little Edie Bouvier-Beale, here in her 1930s white zip front gown re-created and worn by Drew Barrymore in the Grey Gardens remake of 2009.

Watch for it soon!

~Ang

40something

Vogue magazine declares "the 40s are in". Shoulder pads are making the runway rounds again. Suits worn as separates are the hot look for fall. Its the perfect time to mix a little real 40s with your modern wardrobe! These 40s pieces epitomize the iconic look without looking too much like you're headed to a U.S.O. party. All pics click to the site where you'll find tons more vintage (and yes, lots of 40s!).

The classic 40s suit, wide shoulders, nipped waist, pencil skirt, cool details...perfect together with some chunky accessories, tights & booties or separately layered into a myriad of ensembles!

Early 40s wool set in hunter green plaid, body conscious vest and skirt fantastic worn together over a short puff sleeve blouse, under a belted sweater or worn separately worked into scads of outfits! Imagine the vest belted over a skinny turtle neck with wide leg denim!

For a classic evening look, a sequined bodice crepe full length gown is red carpet perfect....

And for at home entertaining or an elegant evening out, leopard velvet meets amber silk chiffon!....

~Ang

Site Updates 6/7...Lingerie, Hats & More

Had a great lot of lingerie come into the shop this week!

60s half slip with sassy little chiffon appliques embroidered with dancing girls complete with fringed skirts and the TWIST!

40s nightgown in black w/ lace trim and pink bows....

Rare colored bright teal slip in size 38 by Carol Brent....

50s slip in pale pink with chiffon & lace tiered hem by MOVIE STAR....

50s half slip with crinoline chiffon and lace flounce in pink and black....

50s half slip by MICHELENE in size L, gorgeous ombre effect crystal pleat chiffon in shades of amethyst....

OLGA nightgown in jet black with soft pink roses and black lace.....

In the non-lingerie realm, this ruched black cocktail dress by Matinee...

A stunning sueded rayon 40s gown in cocoa brown and shimmering gold.....

Rare 60s PAPER bikini in pastel polka dots, in original packaging.....

Hats!!

Gwenn Pennington 60s cello straw hat with HUGE flower accents...

Late 30s tilt hat by French designer SIMIRIS in original package AND shipping box from the luxury liner AQUITANIA, a Cunard White Star ship.....

60s does 20s cloche with sequined detail in pewter grey b y Sears Millinery......

40s tilt hat with sailor inspiration.....

60s hat in cello straw with wide curved brim and HUGE silk and velvet poppies....

40s hat with pinched crown and killer swirled plastic spear across front....

More hats added, and more vintage to come this week!

~Ang

spring.

Spring is here and I'm back in the swing of things, adding things to the site as quickly as I can! Some new pieces......

70s plunging neckline halter style swimsuit, new old stock by DeWeese Designs, available in size 6,8 and 10.....

Pink and chartruese lemon print 50s wiggle dress with rhinestones....

50s Mexican print rayon full skirt with sequins and rhinestone accents.....

50s navy silk with rose print....

40s Eisenberg & Sons velvet gown....

50's bombshell illusion lace gown with mermaid flounce hem....

Gorgeous Peggy Hunt cocktail dress....

Last but far from least, a spring floral bouquet shimmering with sequins on this 40s gown....

An estimated 37,680 cases of pancreatic cancer will be diagnosed this year, and the estimated death toll is a staggering 34,290. The outlook for someone diagnosed today with the disease is bleak. I've recently lost my father to the disease after a brave 6 month battle, so cancer of the pancreas has hit up close and personal with me. It is a mean disease that does not discriminate. The recognized color for support of those fighting the disease is purple, and this stunning Alix of Miami dress is just the kind my Dad would have liked to see on a dame. Click the image to get to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research to learn more or make a donation to the cause.

~Ang