{"title":"No Accounting for Taste","description":"If you've ever been curious about the designers, labels or shops behind the vintage you wear and use, we are kindred spirits. I love vintage and I love knowing a little bit (or a lot) about its history, so in addition to offering exciting and wearable pieces, I provide well-researched stories ranging from brief sketches to in-depth articles. My focus is on 1940s and 50s sportswear, suits, afternoon and cocktail attire. Welcome to my collection and my passion for uncovering the hidden stories behind what we wear. ","products":[{"product_id":"40s-40s-navy-white-stripe-jersey-dress-m-by-mary-dean","title":"40s Navy White Stripe Jersey Dress By Mary Dean","description":"Ahoy! Super fun nautically inspired rayon jersey dress with button neck detail and fabulous hip pockets. Made by Mary Dean. Belt not included. Great swingy skirt, perfect for dancing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. No marks I could find, but several seams have been reinforced, particularly at the waist and under the arms (pictured). The back darts are not centered, but this seems like a manufacturing flaw. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits like a M\/L, but please note the shoulders are a bit narrow.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 38 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 30 inches\u003cbr\u003eShoulder - just shy of 16 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - best for up to 42 inches\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist - 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem - 28 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Dean was a Kansas City label owned by Margaret and Dean Jones, who started the company in 1922 and ran it together until Dean's death in 1949; Margaret died the following year. They created fun and practical sportswear and dresses for misses and juniors, and were particularly prolific with workwear and slack suits in the 1940s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42231392731289,"sku":"6UGLX9","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__d6pYVj-compressed.png?v=1654024012"},{"product_id":"50s-50s-claire-mccardell-cotton-lace-dress-s-by-claire-mccardell","title":"50s Navy Blue Cotton Lace Dress By Claire Mccardell","description":"Absolutely gorgeous moody dress by Claire McCardell, early 1950s. Navy blue cotton lace overlays and is trimmed by luscious plum satin. Wide scoop neck, thin satin tie. Side metal zip. Size small, see measurements for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. On the shoulders, there are some small breaks in the lace. It looks like this dress has been altered a couple times but it's not terribly evident from the outside, and it's possible that the waist could be let out again to gain an extra inch.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 37 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 26 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 39 inches\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist - 17 inches\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42236390015129,"sku":"E498TY","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__Bh6ybK-compressed.png?v=1654026563"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-coral-linen-asymmetric-dress-by-irene-bury","title":"40s\/50s Coral Linen Asymmetric Dress By Irene Bury","description":"Beautifully tailored yet simple dress from California Affiliated Fashionists member Irene Bury, likely early 1950s. Asymmetric column of decorative buttons is offset by a shoulder detail, creating an interesting and thoughtful design. Matching self fabric belt. Side and neck metal zips. And the color! A stunning coral, perfect for brightening up a spring or summer day. Approximately medium\/large, see measurements for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 42\" \u003cbr\u003eWaist 30\"\u003cbr\u003eHip 39\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist 17.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Self fabric is worn away in a couple spots on the belt buckle but still wearable. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42191799648409,"sku":"TQF8CU","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__37fDej-compressed.png?v=1654027444"},{"product_id":"50s-60s-cape-and-dress-set-in-navy-and-green-silk","title":"50s\/60s Cape And Dress Set In Navy And Green Silk","description":"A true treasure, this incredible set was custom made for singer Edie Adams in the late 50s or early 60s. It features a jewel-toned silk sheath dress with rear self buttons, a matching scarf, and - the best part - a huge navy blue wool gabardine cape lined in matching green silk. Matching belt included but may be too delicate to wear. The cape is in excellent condition but the dress, while wearable, has a number of issues detailed below. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDress: \u003cbr\u003eBust - 35 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 25 inches \u003cbr\u003eBody Length - 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 35 inches\u003cbr\u003eSkirt Length - 25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCape:\u003cbr\u003eNeck opening - 13 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength - about 46 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eDress has significant discoloration around the waistline and is missing its waist hook (original waist hook placement was closer to 24 inches around, so I leave it to the buyer to place where appropriate for them). The seams around the rear show stress but have not separated. The cape is in excellent condition, there is a place on one shoulder where the lining has started to come unstitched but I could find no other issues to note. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis entire ensemble is hand-finished, truly couture-level work. Adams was notorious for her incredible wardrobe and owned a huge number of designer and custom-made pieces like this one. \"The one identity Edie has had no difficulty establishing is that of glamour,\" wrote a 1962 newspaper article. \"The small fortune she spends on clothes may have something to do with the development of this image... 'The two most important things a woman can own,' says Edie, 'are a chic wardrobe and a sense of humor.'\" She had excellent taste in designers, noting in another article that \"most of my things are from Galanos, Norell, Trigère and Mainbocher. I'm rather proud that Main lets my seamstress refit his things to me. She's that good.\" And if this is one of her creations or alterations, we can certainly see that she was. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42231853416601,"sku":"U6NRMU","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__8zKp8f-compressed_6665d319-67a4-4a08-bbf9-a925d6ca4088.png?v=1654556282"},{"product_id":"40s-drapey-gabardine-dove-gray-slacks","title":"40s Drapey Gabardine Dove Gray Slacks","description":"Wonderful example of 1940s slacks, lovely soft wool gabardine in a dove grey with a very slight hint of lavender. Tiny belt loops, side metal zip, hip pockets. No label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 34 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 44 inches\u003cbr\u003eRise - 15 inches\u003cbr\u003eInseam - 27 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition, no issues I could find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42232561795225,"sku":"CEXUPL","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__6mThXH-compressed.png?v=1654574738"},{"product_id":"50s-60s-buttercup-yellow-button-front-dress","title":"50s\/60s Buttercup Yellow Button Front Dress","description":"Such a sweet dress! Sleeveless button-front dress with peter pan collar, breast pockets and genius box pleats in the back of the bodice and skirt to allow for freedom of movement. Gorgeous shade of pale buttercup yellow that can be paired with a wide range of colors and textures for a fresh look. (Belt not included.) No labels, probably homemade in a drapey medium-weight silk faille.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust: up to 40\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 29\" snug\u003cbr\u003eHip: up to 40\"\u003cbr\u003eBodice: about 18\" shoulder to waist (meant to be blousy)\u003cbr\u003eSkirt: 25\" with about 1.5\" (maybe more) to let down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. The buttons don't all match but are hidden by the placket. There are a few spots here and there, including a large one near the hem (pictured) and one tiny pull on the rear. This has been dry cleaned (though they got a little zealous with the pressing) and is ready to wear.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42332231106713,"sku":"EJT8UA","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__Kin3ay-compressed.png?v=1657061648"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-gradient-stripe-dress-by-rose-day-fashions","title":"40s\/50s Gradient Stripe Dress By Rose Day Fashions","description":"Really interesting dress by Rose Day Fashions in a gradated stripe, bright blue and white. Contrasting sleeve and collar details with a bit of a nautical flair. Belt loops but belt shown is not included. Hard to believe even with inflation that this dress would have sold for $6 in 1950! See History for more details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 28\u003cbr\u003eHip free\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist about 16\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem 31\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. Slight underarm discoloration, some pulled\/loose threads around the bodice but no other issues I could find. Cleaned and ready to wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eRose Day was a line of dresses made from the late 1920s through the mid-50s by Rosenblatt \u0026amp; Sons, a New York company—though by 1949 only the design and pattern making were done in the city; cutting, sewing, finishing and pressing were done in factories in and near Rutland, Vermont. From January to July each year, they produced interesting cotton dresses (like this one) and housecoats under the Rose Day Fashion label for sale nationwide. At its peak in 1948, the three factories produced about 27,500 dresses a week during these busy spring months; for the rest of the year they sewed flannel robes and corduroy dresses to keep up employment. Louis Kazon, Rosenblatt’s partner and Vice President, introduced the garment workers’ union to his factories, and its workers were entitled to paid holidays, regular breaks, minimum wages, paid vacations and regular raises. Kazon had started his career in sweatshops and was determined to be a part of management that would work with labor to secure them clean, safe and well-lighted working environments and basic rights. Kazon expanded the West Rutland factory in 1948 to a beautiful streamline moderne structure on Cleveland Avenue, now mostly demolished except for two tiled walls with a curved glass block corner. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354392137881,"sku":"ECEA8B","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__pNDp6b-compressed.png?v=1657732603"},{"product_id":"40s-navy-blue-swing-rayon-dress","title":"40s Navy Blue Swing Rayon Dress","description":"A perfect dancing dress! Keyhole neckline, rear metal zip, clever bodice and skirt designs. Rear skirt features center pleats to ease movement. No labels, but probably not homemade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 36\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 26\"\u003cbr\u003eHip 36\" (with a little give from the rear pleats)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist 15\" \u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem 25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. Some wear to the matching belt, a bit of iron shine on the bodice and some very slight underarm discoloration. Cleaned and ready to wear. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354553913497,"sku":"NXUVLD","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__eKjMQt-compressed.png?v=1657734737"},{"product_id":"60s-70s-navy-gingham-empire-waist-maxi-dress","title":"60s\/70s Navy Gingham Empire Waist Maxi Dress","description":"Outdoor summer dining uniform here, just pair it with a giant hat and add some sunscreen. Simple 1970s cotton dress in a navy and white gingham with rear nylon zip and front patch pockets. Bodice is cut on the bias so there's a bit of stretch in the bust. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 38\" (bit of stretch)\u003cbr\u003eEmpire waist 33\"\u003cbr\u003eHip 50\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to high waist 15\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem 42\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. A tiny bit of underarm discoloration but no other issues I could find.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354606407833,"sku":"TGT9NR","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__jwdNAj-compressed.png?v=1657735981"},{"product_id":"30s-40s-blue-enameled-metal-ladle-strainer-wall-hanging","title":"30s\/40s Blue Enameled Metal Ladle Strainer Wall Hanging","description":"A delightful addition to the vintage kitchen, this decorative wall spoon rest brings a nice spot of color and antique feel. Deep blue between navy and royal with gold border detail. Comes with ladle and strainer. It's a bit rusty and the enamel is worn away in places, so I would not recommend using this with food. It's heavy so hang carefully!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight - 19 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth - 14 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth - 5 inches\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42436266360985,"sku":"LJVU8H","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__3yb36L-compressed.png?v=1658434132"},{"product_id":"30s-40s-navy-blue-dotted-rayon-wide-pants-pajamas","title":"30s\/40s Navy Blue Dotted Rayon Wide Pants Pajamas","description":"Incredible pair of early 1940s rayon dotted pajama palazzo pants in a lovely, light flowy cut. Wide waistband, button waist and side metal zip (a “Streamline” zip by Prentice, introduced in 1937 and used throughout the 1940s). One side pocket. Size medium, see measurements for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eWaist 28-29” snug \u003cbr\u003eLength 40” \u003cbr\u003eHip free\u003cbr\u003eRise 19”\u003cbr\u003eInseam 25”\u003cbr\u003eLeg opening 24” flat (48” around)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Freshly cleaned and ready to wear - this polka dot rayon is hand washable. The only issue I note is that the fabric backing inside the waistband meant to help keep it from rolling seems a little off in the back, and there's a small white mark near the inside hem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42419067420825,"sku":"9MG7JL","price":238.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__dN7t4t-compressed.png?v=1659130268"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-cotton-dirndl-skirt-with-patch-pockets-by-royal-of-california","title":"40s\/50s Cotton Dirndl Skirt With Patch Pockets By Royal of California","description":"Late 40s\/early 50s lightweight cotton skirt with patch pockets and border print featuring some kind of weirdo fish? hammerhead shark? by Royal of California. A perfect summer staple with a crisp white top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eWaist 25” snug\u003cbr\u003eHip free\u003cbr\u003eLength 33”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. One small hole and some discoloration near the waistband, a couple faint rust colored spots on the front and back. One pocket is starting to some away slightly (pictured). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430627971225,"sku":"XQDNTC","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__RU6xig-compressed.png?v=1659387875"},{"product_id":"60s-black-rayon-boucle-short-sleeve-top-by-stylebest","title":"60s Black Rayon Bouclé Short Sleeve Top By Stylebest","description":"\"Stylebest plans a no-muss wardrobe for the traveler and easy up-keep at home,\" reads the copy for the original advertisement for this top from 1962. It doesn't wrinkle, is hand-washable, and feels truly timeless with its scoop neck and simple styling. A perfect basic that can be casual or dressed up. Lots of stretch but best for a small. Wears the same front and back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 30-38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 24-28\"\u003cbr\u003eLength 21\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition, no major issues to note. Freshly washed and ready to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42549561393305,"sku":"K7PJLP","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__Ddbgrx-compressed.png?v=1661873295"},{"product_id":"40s-workwear-stripe-handmade-dress","title":"40s Workwear Stripe Handmade Dress","description":"This dress is so special. It's seen a lot of hard work over the years and whoever made it had a true talent for working with fabric. I love the use of the stripes on the bodice, doubled on top and single on the bottom, and the use of a single horizontal stripe on the waist and cuffs. The triangle detail at the waist! It does have a number of condition issues, most notably areas of foxing throughout, as well as some very thin places and repairs, especially around the waist pleats and the sleeve seams. This dress is wearable but will want ongoing maintenance until it's ready to retire. Has been cleaned and ready to wear, but please see all photographs to assess condition. Belt \/ accessories not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust up to 42\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 32\"\u003cbr\u003eHip up to about 48\"ish \u003cbr\u003eShoulder width 15\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist 17\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem 26\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42561278640281,"sku":"D67CD8","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__WHt7bk-compressed.png?v=1662148972"},{"product_id":"30s-40s-sleeveless-peach-rayon-top","title":"30s\/40s Sleeveless Peach Rayon Top","description":"Sweet little homemade blouse in a peachy pink rayon, possibly intended as a pajama top but who cares? Would look killer with some wide leg pants and can also be a great base layer. Needs a little TLC but can be worn as is - see condition for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust up to 38\" max, maybe best for 35-36\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist up to 28\" max\u003cbr\u003eLength 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eFair vintage condition. There is some noticeable underarm discoloration that looks more like faded areas than yellowing. A bit of white paint on the waistband in the back that's not visible from the outside. Cleaned and ready to wear. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42553821757593,"sku":"3JU9DM","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__miUBnX-compressed.png?v=1661874964"},{"product_id":"80s-bright-green-crewneck-sweater-by-l-l-bean","title":"80s Bright Green Crewneck Sweater By L.L. Bean","description":"L.L. Bean unisex green wool crew neck sweater. Looks like the wool\/nylon Ragg blend sweater featured here in the 1984 Holiday catalog, but they made the same styles for years so it could easily be later. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition, marked Men's M. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 42 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 32 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength - 26 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne mark on the right elbow, hole in the lower torso. Overall presents well, ready to be layered or cozied up by the fire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702291239065,"sku":"NNGAE4","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__UQFp6p-compressed.png?v=1664997691"},{"product_id":"50s-green-tubinyl-pleated-skirt-by-koret-of-california","title":"50s Green \"tubinyl\" Pleated Skirt By Koret of California","description":"Stephanie Koret was as much a marketer as a designer, and she and her husband Joe continually came up with names for their garments: Pleetskirt, Girdlslax, Trikskirt to name a few, as well as for the fabrics they developed. They were particularly interested in developing garments with \"permanent\" pleats, like this skirt, with names like Koratron and Tubinyl - a washable (\"tubbable\", as it was then known in the trade) nylon acetate blend. This is a \"Pair-Off\" (Koret's term for separates, which where then still kind of novel) skirt with only hints of its once \"permanent\" pleats, in the Tubinyl fabric, from the early 1950s. Rough shape but still wearable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eWaist 25\" (v snug 26)\u003cbr\u003eHip free\u003cbr\u003eLength 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eFair vintage condition. The waist hooks are missing, the pleats are mostly gone, and there's a run in the nylon on the rear just below the waist. Overall uneven coloration. Priced accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698067902617,"sku":"9DUL9B","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__FmyBhK-compressed.png?v=1664999215"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-silk-arrow-print-blouse-by-collegetown","title":"40s\/50s Silk Arrow Print Blouse By Collegetown","description":"The print on this blouse is so good, I feel like it needs to have another life even though the silk is shattering in several places. Label is Collegetown Boston. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 38 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 34 inches\u003cbr\u003eShoulder - 15 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength - 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot great! There are several patched areas, some water staining around the back yoke, other small holes, etc. See all photos for flaws. Priced accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699038949529,"sku":"FGJCGY","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__zfVqwU-compressed.png?v=1665024510"},{"product_id":"40s-forest-green-trikskirt-by-koret-of-california","title":"40s Forest Green Trikskirt By Koret of California","description":"According to his family, the Trikskirt was invented in 1941 by Arthur Heyman, whose wife Bess sold the patent to Joe Koret in 1943 (though the Trikskirt was being advertised under the Koret name by the fall of 1942). The Korets made a fortune with the design, arguably the most popular among their similar styles like the Swurlskirt and the Pleetskirt. Koret initially offered the Trikskirt with or without a drawstring, with button or zipper closure, but in the next three decades the drawstring would become a signature feature of the Trikskirt. This is one of these early styles, probably right around 1944. Buttons can be worn to the front or the side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 28 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength - 25 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 38 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. The fabric kind of looks a little mottled with brown in some light, but I think this is just how the fabric is and not a flaw.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702291566745,"sku":"37DXHT","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__7UCjke-compressed.png?v=1665026536"},{"product_id":"handmade-jumper-dress-tweed-belted","title":"Handmade Jumper Dress Tweed Belted","description":"Interesting little homemade column dress in a soft green herringbone wool with matching tie and really cool button shoulders, really timeless - could be anywhere from 60s, 70s or 80s. Simple and so chic. Wear with a collared shirt, turtleneck or just a tank. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 42 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 42 inches\u003cbr\u003eBody Length - 47 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 42 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition, no flaws to note.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702296711321,"sku":"BVLWWB","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__qFhbkC-compressed.png?v=1665027971"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-homemade-green-plaid-wool-button-dress","title":"40s\/50s Homemade Green Plaid Wool Button Dress","description":"Wonderful late 40s\/early 50s plaid lightweight wool in green and black with yellow. Black fabric belt, self buttons. Lightly padded shoulders. Cuffed 3\/4 sleeve. Belt is marked size 16.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 39\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 29\"\u003cbr\u003eHip - 44\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder - 16\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist - 15.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem - 28.5\"\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. One small hole near the top and one on the skirt near the waist.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702283473049,"sku":"XCPEGE","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__6UYayy-compressed.png?v=1665029099"},{"product_id":"50s-green-gold-tweed-skirt-by-miss-pat","title":"50s Green Gold Tweed Skirt By Miss Pat","description":"Gorgeous tweedy full skirt by Miss Pat of California, early to mid-1950s. Not quite a circle but plenty of volume. One side pocket, other side is metal zip. Unlined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 28 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength - 32 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition. The zipper works, but doesn't lock in place, so it has a tendency to slide down. No other issues to note.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42712791220377,"sku":"DNNCL4","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__WJX69d-compressed.png?v=1665031538"},{"product_id":"50s-flare-knit-dress-by-lass-o-scotland","title":"50s Flare Knit Dress By Lass O' Scotland","description":"\"Flare Knit: The Flare that Flatters\"—this was the tagline copyrighted by Lass O’Scotland to describe the skirt you see on today’s knit dress. Lass O’ Scotland made knitted sweaters, dresses and sets from 1943 until about the early 1960s; the flare knit line was made from about '52-'55. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements (with stretch):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust - 32-38 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist - 24-28 inches\u003cbr\u003eWaist to hem - 17.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eHip - 34-40 inches\u003cbr\u003eSkirt length - 30.5 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOverall pretty good vintage condition. There are a few significant holes; in the front of the skirt, at the back of the waistband and in the lower rear of the skirt. No stains or marks I could find.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709835153561,"sku":"PLYRJA","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__NwraKg-compressed.png?v=1665183221"},{"product_id":"50s-paisley-cotton-dress-by-claire-mccardell","title":"50s Paisley Cotton Dress By Claire Mccardell","description":"A bargain for one of Claire McCardell's brilliant designs! This dress is cut on the bias so there is a bit of give in the bust and waist to allow for movement, plus of course, pockets. This needs a little TLC and I'm opting to offer as-is rather than charge a premium to spread the McCardell love. Side metal zip. Townley and Lord \u0026amp; Taylor labels present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust 36-38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 26-28\"\u003cbr\u003eHip up to 42\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eFair vintage condition. Unfortunately it was shortened at some point so it's close to knee length, with maybe an inch or so to let down. Center neckline seam and several of the princess seams are separating and need reinforcement. No stains or holes, just needs a fair bit of seam reinforcement all over.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709835317401,"sku":"QTBEPG","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__F7LgXw-compressed.png?v=1665183588"},{"product_id":"60s-carpet-belt","title":"60s Carpet Belt","description":"Chenille floral belt by Schaffer with vinyl backing, probably 1960s or 70s. The colors are pretty vibrant and the belt presents well, but the vinyl backing is cracked in a few places. Hole grommets are strong and brass tone buckle is in good shape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures about 27-31, so best for waist sizes 25-29.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42715961065625,"sku":"V9EH4B","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__kadf3r-compressed.png?v=1665270148"},{"product_id":"40s-50s-incredible-cheerleader-costume-handmade","title":"40s\/50s Incredible Cheerleader Costume Handmade","description":"This set is incredible! I'm not sure if it's maybe a cheer uniform from the 40s or if it's a costume reproduction from a similar era, but it is absolutely bonkers and would make a wonderful Halloween costume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDress - \u003cbr\u003eBust 36\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 26\"\u003cbr\u003eHip free\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist 16\"\u003cbr\u003eSkirt length 29\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck - pretty tiny at 12.5\" around\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJacket - \u003cbr\u003eBust 38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 27\" snug\u003cbr\u003eShoulder 17\"\u003cbr\u003eSleeve 23\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOverall this presents well but there are several issues to note. The buttons on the jacket are a bit loose and there's some fraying around the waist seams - see pics for details. There are a few tiny scattered marks on the front of the skirt, and someone repaired one of the underarm areas with white thread but it seems pretty stable. Some small pulls throughout the dress. It's such an incredible piece and the skirt is so voluminous that it's hard to notice these issues while worn.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"no-accounting-for-taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713129222297,"sku":"WNMAQP","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__VNt9EA-compressed.png?v=1665270578"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/collections\/product-image__JYcheH.jpg?v=1654024700","url":"https:\/\/shopthrilling.mom\/collections\/no-accounting-for-taste.oembed","provider":"THRILLING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}