Swinggal...Thanks so much for the info on the shoes, and the advertisement.Originally Posted by swinggal
Lillywhites still have stores in the UK. They sell sporting shoes mainly. Fenestrier was a French company and they made a lot of sport shoes too, like golf shoes. Here is a poster that looks like it has the brown shoes on itThe brown shoes are most likely walking shoes.
I know, I feel the same way about it! As a matter of fact I had it in my watchlist the first time nobody bid for it (I thought it would sell for a high price, as it usually happens with edwardian clothes in so good condition), so when it got relisted I couldn't let it go! :-D
Bought some housewares lately....
And because they were cheap and I thought I might see Bakelite in there....
The meek will inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights. -J. Paul Getty
Wow, Bella, your home must be atomic-tastic!
LD
It's pretty atom-eriffic, alright.
The meek will inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights. -J. Paul Getty
gorgeous Miss Bella! The jug is fantastic, and the glasses!
Miss G - beautiful dress, as usual!
LinaSofia - thank you (and I love your new avatar - you look so glam!)!
Elegance is good taste, plus a dash of daring - Carmel Snow
Wow, lovely stuff, from dresses to glasses.
Miss Golightly, the dress section of your closet must be some kind of vintage wonderland! You do find some amazing things.
On that note, being new to the buying of actual vintage dresses (I have exactly 1!) what would you gals say is a fair price for a print 40s rayon shirt-waist day dress in really good condition? I have my eye on some things, but I am not sure if the prices are fair or not. I remember seeing a stunning one at the local vintage fair that was priced at $345. That I knew was way too high, but I don't really have a good handle on what fair is.
That is the eternal question! Depends on so many factors that I hardly know where to start -
Era - the older in most cases the rarer, so higher cost
Where you live and availability of Vintage ie/ you might be able to buy on-line but find cheaper going to a dealer or market near you
Size and desirability of garment
How much use you will get out of said item
How much you have to spend
How much you want it!
Just a few off the top of my head. I generally have an idea of the top price I would pay for particular items eg/ dress, suit, shoes and if it is significantly more than that price, then I either say no or have to have a serious think. I personally wouldn't want to pay more than £50 - 60 for a 1940s rayon day dress. I know lots of dealers where that would be about the going rate for my size, but perhaps it is different where you live. Like I say, lots to take into consideration.
There is no time, Madam, at which hats do not matter.
I went a bit crazy on tuesday and came home with a big bag. I don´t want to flood this thread, so I only show you some of my purchases. Details and more finds (hat, bathing suit, skirts) are on my blog. Everything´s vintage and cost less than 1€ each.
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