Bobby Dene's Vintage Clothes-Women's Clothing, Dresses, Gowns

1880's era yellow or very pale gold satin brocade and black net ballgown.
This gown is stunning! Highly and elaborately decorated. The bodice has insert of
yellow brocade, edged with wide black net and overlayed with multiple velvet bows.
The net forms a v in back to waistline with 12 narrow rows of the velvet and additional bows
on back shoulders.On each side of the black net is pleated yellow brocade.
The short black net sleeves have 2 side openings with yellow bow peeking out in the center
of the openings and one on the bottom of each sleeve and laced with narrow velvet ribbon.
The attached belt is black velvet and yellow silk with streamers that continue loosely down
the front to hemline.The bustle skirt is extravagant with black over yellow satin in front.
The black net has 5 rows of the narrow velvet cascading around it near hemline.
The black net is attached on both sides to the yellow brocade. A very large yellow bow on
right side lower area that matches the long streamers of ribbon. The back of the skirt is
yellow brocade with pleats on each side and another large yellow bow caught up to form poufs.
The solid yellow satin is revealed beneath the poufs and falls into a short train.
Just incredibly beautiful fabric and unique treatment. Bodice is 33' bust, 25" waist.
Skirt : 26" waist. The condition is very good. Cotton lining, very good. A small area of net
under the brocade has some holes and a couple of very small areas of minor repair to the
solid color yellow satin near hemline. Overall, near excellent condition.

	Khaki color twill riding skirt/pants. Looks like a skirt when buttoned and unbuttoned reveals pants, all one piece. Wide kick pleat in back. A pocket with flap on right side front. 25" waist, 39" length. Very good, strong conditon and has been cleaned. Front details Back view Order# sk1714 $165.00
	Edwardian linen dress has embroidery and punch work adornment on the bodice and wide center panel of skirt and across the back shoulders. The neckline is rounded, 3/4 sleeves have 3 rows of val lace. 6 buttons in front and h/e closures on right side of the skirt. A double kick pleat in center back at hipline, creating volume below hipline. 38" bust, 30" waist, 14" across shoulders and 52" long. Very good and clean condition. Very nice. Front top Front bottom Side view Side top Back view Back top Order# dr1839 $395.00
	Edwardian era batiste dress has pouter pidgeon front bodice. The collar is gathered with whitework and scallops, repeated on the 3/4 sleeves. Elaborate skirt has four wide tiers with whitewok scallops. Good and wearable condition with a few old mended areas, the largest being in an inconspicious area on left side bodice between underarm and waist and under the 1st tier. A few small holes, none of the flaws being very noticeable overall. A lovely and unusual dress. Up to 40" bust, 24 1/2" waist, 15" across shoulders and 50" long. Side view Detail view Order# dr1762 $295.00
	Princess style, lacy lingerie dress is embellished all over with val lace, pin tucks, whitework embroidery. The sleeves are elbow length. Nine m-o-p buttons in back. Excellent condition. 37" bust, 24 1/2" waist, 14" across shoulders, 48" long from shoulders. This dress is very ornate and clean. Top detail Lower detail Side view Back view Order# dr1742 $395.00
	Purple sailor inspired 2-pc. dress. Light weight wool with black velvet braid and trim, three ruffles and velvet trim at lower skirt area. Hand stitched trim. The lining of bodice and skirt is brown buckram in very good condition. The beautiful, vibrant purple dress is in very good condition. There is light underarm stain on the lining and is very light and not very noticeable on the outside underarm. A few tiny holes and light discolor on the skirt. Thebodice is 36" bust, 27" waist, 12" across shoulders , 19" long in front and 20" long in back to the point at center back. The skirt has up to 30" waist, and is 40" long. Front upper Front lower Side view Back view Order# dr1736 $495.00
	Edwardian garden dress, very ornate,soft handkerchief linen highly embellished with whitework, pintucks, embroidery, lace, vertical and horizontal patterns. The square neck fits high, short sleeves are very flared, bodice is slight pidgeon front. The elegant dress is a work of art. The skirt has more volume below hips than usually seen. Hook and eye closures in back. Very good condition, very clean. 38" bust, 25" waist, 15" across shulders, 56" long. Front top Front lower Side view Back top Back lower Order# dr1732 $395.00 RESERVED
	Stunning white Edwardian tea gown is textured batiste, highly ornate, V neck, irish crochet yoke, 3/4 sleeves. The fully gathered bustline has wide lace embellishment surrounding the yoke and back. Multiple tucks and lace inserts from above hipline to hemline around the skirt. The entire dress is textured fabric and lace. It buttons to waist, hooks in center front and on left side of the skirt. Beige net lines the yoke under the lace. 38 bust, 27 waist, 15" across shoulders and 58" long. Very good condition. Front view Back view Detail view Order# dr1130 $395.00 SOLD
	1880's era yellow or very pale gold satin brocade and black net ballgown. This gown is stunning! Highly and elaborately decorated. The bodice has insert of yellow brocade, edged with wide black net and overlayed with multiple velvet bows. The net forms a v in back to waistline with 12 narrow rows of the velvet and additional bows on back shoulders.On each side of the black net is pleated yellow brocade. The short black net sleeves have 2 side openings with yellow bow peeking out in the center of the openings and one on the bottom of each sleeve and laced with narrow velvet ribbon. The attached belt is black velvet and yellow silk with streamers that continue loosely down the front to hemline.The bustle skirt is extravagant with black over yellow satin in front. The black net has 5 rows of the narrow velvet cascading around it near hemline. The black net is attached on both sides to the yellow brocade. A very large yellow bow on right side lower area that matches the long streamers of ribbon. The back of the skirt is yellow brocade with pleats on each side and another large yellow bow caught up to form poufs. The solid yellow satin is revealed beneath the poufs and falls into a short train. Just incredibly beautiful fabric and unique treatment. Bodice is 33' bust, 25" waist. Skirt : 26" waist. The condition is very good. Cotton lining, very good. A small area of net under the brocade has some holes and a couple of very small areas of minor repair to the solid color yellow satin near hemline. Overall, near excellent condition. Side view Back view Detail view Skirt detail Order# dr1164 $995.00
	Early 1900's exquisite high neck 2-pc lace and handkerchief linen gown is pristine white and the condition is excellent.3/4 length sleeves, multiple lace inserts. Skirt has vertical tucks and lace inserts on the voluminous lower area. H/E closures. Shown over a full princess slip, not included. There is a 4" flounce below the waist line of the bodice. The 1 1/2" lace insertions have a bow design. Up to 40" bust, 25" waist, 13" across shoulders. total length 58" Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr1166 $450.00
	Early 1900's elegance is this silk and lace wedding gown! The bodice yoke is extremely ornate with alternating vertical insertions of ruching and lace,also on shoulders and back of bodice.Beneath the yoke, a row of narrow ruching and a silk ruffle,then 5" wide intricate gathered lace extends below the bustline. The long sleeves have 3 rows of ruching below shoulders and on sleeve cuffs. The sleeves are full below elbows. There are six groups of triple pleats surrounding the skirt and 4" wide ruching and 3 rows of horizontal tucks at the lower area. The unattached belt has rosette and streamers in back. The condition is very good, with only a few flaws: A tiny stain on left sleeve, a 1" tear under left arm that needs repair and the belt has a 1" small mended area in back and a small stain in front. Measurements: 38" bust, 26" waist, 14" across shoulders, 41" front length and 48" back length. Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr1011 $725.00
	Red silk Paris label gown has high neckline edged with black velvet passementerie trim which is also seen on each side of the beige pintucked bodice insert. On each side of the bodice is beige cluny lace. Eleven stays in the bodice. The sleeves and underarms have some separation of the silk. The red silk lining is shattered, but still there. A red cotton piece has been added to front of lining , I suppose to stabilize it. The skirt is pleated below hips,with black silk inserts and scalloped hemline. The skirt appears to be in good condition, with only slight damage at waist band and just below it. 32" bust, 21" waist, 13" across shoulders. Label: "E.Bocrgeois" Compagnie Lyonnaise 37 Boule Des Capercines, Paris" This is a beautiful and colorful gown, but recomended for display only. Side view Back view Detail view Order# dr937 $350.00
	Tea dress of handkerchief linen is elaborate with unusual lacy designs. The top mimicks a net blouse with bolero and the skirt displays fancy overskirt. Lots of lace insertions on long sleeves and in back. Crochet button closures in back. 39' bust, 27" wiast, 14" undefined shoulders width and 53" long. Very good condition. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr770 $425.00
	Edwardian era soft cotton tea gown has high neck of lace and net, bodice has white-on-white intricate embroidery that is repeated on the below elbow sleeves. The front of skirt mimicks overskirt. The scalloped design edging is seen on sleeves and skirt. The undersleeves match the lace and net at neckline. An interesting design of this gown is the covered buttons trim seen on shoulders and both sides of underskirt from overskirt to hemline. The overskirt is not seen in back. Three stays in bodice and lined to hips. H/E closures from back of neck to hips. Excellent condition. 38/b, 28/W, 13" across shoulders and 59" long. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Order# dr786 $545.00
	Girl's 1880's dress has multi-colors of light green, light blue, dark blue and gold. So much detail! Buttons down front for 23", triple ruffles on lower 8" of skirt. Scallops edged with gold piping in a coat effect that extends to the back sides border three box pleats and two triple rows of scallops with gold satin ribbon bows above the pleats. The three satin ribbons are repeated in center front and one bow on each long sleeve centered on four scallops. The wrists are scalloped also with lace underneath. A pocket on hips in back with original lace hanky still in the pocket. The dress is lined with tan cotton. A lot of handwork on this exceptional dress. The design and workmanship, everything about this young ladies dress is exceptional. 26" chest, 26" waist, 32" hips, 11" across shoulders and 31" long from shoulder to hem. Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Order# dr332 $550.00 SALE $475.00
	Cream Edwardian lace and net 3-pc. dress, elaborate with 1/4" ribbon and lace. V shaped yoke has 12 rows of alternating ribbon and lace that extends to high neck. A panel of tucks and lace on both sides falls over shoulders and extends to waist. The long , full sleeves are elaborate with V shape lace and ribbon to elbows. The lace trim is repeated at wrists. The trained skirt has tiny tucks and 3 groups of 5 rows each of ribbon with a row of lace above each group. The waist and skirt open in back, gathers in back and "A" line front. Voluminous bottom of skirt. The soft silk original underslip has 4" of tucks that shows 4" longer than the skirt train. The skirt is 45" in back and underskirt is 49". The underskirt is excellent condition, as is the dress. The silk lining of the bodice has several pin holes, but good condition. The bodice is 25" in front and 11" in back, but has adjustable ribbon that ties in front to form the "pidgeon breast" look. The bust is 36". 15" between shoulders. Skirt waist is 23", but could be extended by adding 2-3" of ribbon in back. Underskirt is 24" waist. Side view Back view Detail 1 Detail 2 Order# dr294 $585.00