Magpie's Old Clothes



Olive Gingham Shirtwaist
Item Number: DRESS3902
COST: $25.00 SALE 20
Measures:
  • Bust: 33
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: full
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 21
  • Lower Width: 100
  • Tag: Serbin Shirtwaist
Condition: This dress is so cute! Made of a white and olive cotton gingham with a heavily pleated skirt. Short cuffed sleeves and short rounded collar. There is a repair just below the left hand shoulder seam. Not too noticable when wearing the dress. Clean and ready to wear -- a must have for your collection. 


Yellow Gingham Shirtwaist
Item Number: DRESS4051
COST: $30.00 SALE 20
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 27/28
  • Hip: free
  • Shoulder: 15.5
  • Shoulder to Waist: 17
  • Waist to Hem: 24
  • Lower Width: 104
  • Tag: None
Condition:  This is one another cute day dress of cotton gingham of yellow and white. Buttons all the way down the front and the skirt is heavily pleated and full. Short cuffed sleeves and short rounded collar. Includes belt (not shown) Neckline and underarms are clean, no holes or pulls on the fabric. Clean and ready to wear!


Richly Colored Brown Mosaic Print Cotton Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS1553
COST: $50.00 SALE 40
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: full
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 26
  • Lower Width: 120
  • Tag: None
Condition: This fabric is gorgous! Deep brown cotton with a black mosaic print with tiny bits of orange and yellow as accent colors. Dress is home sewn with a side metal zip, sleeveless bodice and a very full gathered skirt. I have not found any damage. The zipper is a little bit sticky. Clean and ready to wear -- a must have for your collection. 


1950s Plaid Cotton Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS91910
$40.00 SALE 30
Measures:
  • Bust: 34/36
  • Waist: 26
  • Hips: 40
  • Shoulder: 16
  • Shoulder to Waist: 16
  • Waist to Hem: 27
  • Lower Width: 106
  • Tag: none
Description: Of course this dress just screams the swing set! Made of plaid cotton in green, grey, red, and yellow this dress has a 4 panel skirt (plaid matched expertly!) a blouse blodice with buttons up the back, short sleeves, and a cute ruffle accenting the neckline (with rick-rack trim) Home sewn. Very light wear on the inside of the neckline, nothing major. Found this dress in a small farming community on the plains in Colorado -- imagine a farmer's wife wearing this cute dress for a sunday drive! This is the perfect dress for your next Rockabilly event!



1950s Pastel Stripe Cotton Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS5147
$35.00 SALE 20
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hips: 34
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 26
  • Lower Width: 56
  • Tag: Activi-Tee
Description: Classic pastel stripe cotton and dotted swiss fabric makes up this slim styled front button sleeveless dress. Pocket in the bodcie and on the skirt. No belt. Very light wear on the inside of the neckline & under the arms -- nothing major or yellow. This is the perfect dress for your next Rockabilly event!



1950s Pink Cotton Dress with Lace Bodice
Item Number: DRESS4348
$45.00 SALE 35
Measures:
  • Bust: 30
  • Waist: 22
  • Hips: free
  • Shoulder :14
  • Shoulder to Waist: 14.5
  • Waist to Hem: 24.5
  • Lower Width: 120
  • Tag: None
Description: This dress is just one of the cutest! Made of a pale pink cotton the dress has a lace front bodice, full pleated skirt, and a metal zip up the back. Super small! Has light normal wear on the dress -- it's been worn -- but not abused before. The fabric is not holey or pulled. This is the perfect dress for your next Rockabilly event!



Blue Linen Embroidered Slim Dress
Item Number: DRESS4234
COST: $65.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hip: 36
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15.5
  • Waist to Hem: 31
  • Lower Width: 66
  • Tag: none
Condition: I have adored this dress from the minute I first saw it. Made of a light blue linen the front collar, bodice and pockets are covered in white floral embroidery. Mother of peral button up the front and has a side metal zip. There is a small hole in the beck of the collar where it will be up agaist the back of your neck. There is also a pin hole on the underarm on the left hand side by the zipper and underarm seam. I am being nit picky because this dress is beautiful and worth the buy, but does have these faults. Clean and ready to wear!


1950s Plaid Day Dress
Item Number: DRESS84605
$60.00
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26 tight 28
  • Hips: free
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 22
  • Lower Width: 66
  • Tag: None
Description: This dress is just one of the cutest! Made of a woven yellow, grey and white cotton it has a thicker bit of black threads woven in. Metal zip up the back, white collar with floral studs (one is missing). Has light normal wear on the dress -- it's been worn -- but not abused before. The fabric is not holey or pulled. This is the perfect dress for your next Rockabilly event!



1950s Slim Beige Polished Cotton Dress
Item Number: DRESS5707
$45.00 SALE 35
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hips: 36
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Hem: 46
  • Lower Width: 52
  • Tag: None
Description: Simple sweet beige cotton wiggle dress with princess seams, lace trimmed rounded collar, side and neck zippers (metal). Home sewn, unlined, expert tailoring, quality fabric, unique design. This is the perfect dress for Viva Las Vegas! (add a fun purse and bold scarf)



1950s Black and Red Floral Cotton Dance Dress
Item Number: DRESS83737
$125.00 SALE 99
Measures:
  • Bust: 34
  • Waist: 26
  • Hips: free
  • Shoulder to Waist: 17
  • Waist to Hem: 31
  • Lower Width: 110
  • Tag: None
Description: I wish this dress fit me! Side metal zip. Pleated and tucked bodice, very full skirt, sweetheart neckline -- this dress is out of sight! Home sewn, expert tailoring, quality fabric, unique design. This is the perfect dress for Viva Las Vegas!



1950s Sheer Blue Floral Formal Gown
Item Number: DRESS83605
$95.00 SALE 75
Measures:
  • Bust: 32
  • Waist: 24
  • Hips: free
  • Shoulder: 15
  • Shoulder to Waist: 15
  • Waist to Hem: 30
  • Lower Width: 125
  • Tag: Ellen Kaye
Description: Adorable sheer purple floral full skirted sleeveless gown with gathered accent on the bodice and skirt. Matching belt and lined in white acetate. The dress does have wear on the top of the underarms, fabric is worn. Overlay and lining are free from holes and pulls. I do not know the history of this designer, but it is a lovely example of the New Era Post War designs of the 1950s.