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Couture Allure Vintage Fashion
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Classic vintage clothing for today's fashionable woman. Specializing in vintage fashion from the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's and 1960's.
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Shipping is Not Free

I recently received an email from a potential customer stating that the reason she did not order from my website was because of the "high shipping charges."  With the proliferation of &#...

18 h ago

Be My Valentine

Happy Valentines Day dear readers!  The following glorious dresses are all Parisian Haute Couture from 1956.  Can you match the dress to the correct designer?  Included are garments fr...

1 day ago

Claire McCardell, 1949

Claire McCardell was well known for her easy-to-wear sportswear designs.  In the spring of 1949, her designs were featured in this 2-page ad for fabric manufacturer Celanese.  Celanese had ...

2 days ago

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses for Spring

New to the site this week are lots of pretty vintage dresses for spring!  Theres lots of wonderful fresh color showing up and we just love it!  Be sure to check our Whats New pages for all ...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Weekend Eye Candy - Marcel Rochas, 1934

We talked earlier this week about dots and stripes.  How about this masterpiece of tailoring by Marcel Rochas from Spring, 1934?  Stripes are not easy to work with, as you have to be concer...

4 days ago 1 person likes this

Do You Wear Vintage Suits?

This photo caused quite a sensation over on my Facebook fan page earlier this week.  It seems everyone adores this suit by Jean Patou from Spring 1951.  Its beige silk shantung embroidered ...

5 days ago

A Blog Series Not to be Missed

You probably recognize my friend and colleague Maggie of the fabulous website Denisebrain.  What you may not know is that Maggie also writes an incredible blog of the same name.  Beginning ...

6 days ago

Final Hours to Save 20% at Couture Allure!

Sale ends at midnight Eastern time tonight!  Take 20% off your entire order at Couture Allure!  We have loads of new vintage goodies coming to the site for spring and summer, but that means...

08 feb 12 1 person likes this

Meet Aimee!

Meet Aimee!  She purchased this 1950s bombshell dress by Lilli Diamond quite awhile ago at Couture Allure.  Aimee said she got many, many compliments when she wore it on New Years Eve. ...

08 feb 12

Dots or Stripes?

Dots or stripes.  Stripes or dots.  Which of these classic patterns would you rather wear?  Todays photos are from 1956.Junior Sophisticates silk dress in peacock blue and green stripe...

07 feb 12 1 person likes this

Plaids and Checks for Spring, 1959

While plaids are often associated with dressing for fall, there are some that are perfect harbingers of spring.  Think houndstooth checks in black and white or pastel colors.  Think plaids ...

06 feb 12

Weekend Eye Candy - Jean Patou, 1924

Jean Patou called this dress from 1924 "The Scheherazade,"  If you could see it in color you would know why.  Gold metallic lace is covered in turquoise and other multi-colored ston...

04 feb 12

Prom Dress - 1948

College deb Joan wears a strapless floral gown to a formal dance with her sailor.  The dress by Barbara is fashioned of sheer rayon mousseline and has a wide taffeta waistband with a bow at the ...

03 feb 12

James Galanos Dress - 1965

The work of Galanos is as close to true haute couture as you can get in a ready-to-wear garment. Each piece is hand finished with the finest of details and intricate construction.  This evening ...

02 feb 12

Jerry Parnis Dress - 1959

Jerry Parnis is the less well known sister of Mollie Parnis.  This party dress from 1959 is fashioned of sheer white silk organza wtih Schiffli embroidery.  The tiny spaghetti straps are al...

01 feb 12

Nelly Don Dress - 1961

The Nelly Don Company was known from the 1930s through the 70s for its stylish, yet budget minded dresses.  This sheer cotton blend dress from 1961 came in misses and half sizes.  Made even...

31 jan 12

Harvey Berin Dress - 1955

Delicious, no?  This incredible dress was designed by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin.  The dress is pieced together from black lace and pin-tucked black silk chiffon.  It is lined in a l...

30 jan 12

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Party Dresses and Hats

New at Couture Allure this week are some lovely vintage party dresses and more hats from Mrs. Plankenhorn!  Be sure to check our Whats New page to see all the latest items!1950s cream lace with ...

29 jan 12

Weekend Eye Candy - Pierre Cardin Diffusion, 1975

Two evening gowns from Pierre Cardins Diffusion line for spring 1975.  Both gowns are made of brightly colored silks and, while vastly different, I love them both.  How about you?

28 jan 12

Lanvin-Castillo Dress - 1961

Lanvin-Castillo makes evening sultry with many layers of sheer black silk marquisette.  The matching silk boa was a big feature in their line for Spring 1961.  This dress copied in America ...

27 jan 12

June Arden Dresses - 1949

June Arden made budget dresses, but they sure dont look it, do they?  Both are made of rayon shantung, perfect for the warmer days of summer.  The dresses were available in misses and half ...

26 jan 12

Mary Black Dress - 1961

Designer Mary Black made this stunning silk chiffon dress exclusively for Bergdorf Goodman in 1961.  Drapes drop from the shoulders and are attached to the skirt front.  The dress was avail...

25 jan 12

Talmack Silk Dress - 1956

The Mattie Talmack name is largely forgotten today, but Mr. Talmacks design house produced some gorgeous dresses.  Likely designed by John Moore, this paisley silk shantung sheath dress is adorn...

24 jan 12

Mainbocher Evening Gown - 1963

This Mainbocher couture evening gown is from the spring of 1963.  White silk crepe is printed with a black geometric pattern.  I adore the mix of a casual print with a formal dress. The gow...

23 jan 12

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses for Spring

New at Couture Allure this week are more fabulous daytime and cocktail dresses for spring.  Be sure to check our Whats New pages for all the latest items!1960s appliqued roses sheath dress1960s ...

22 jan 12 1 person likes this

Weekend Eye Candy - Guy Laroche, 1966

Guy Laroche brings op art to evening wear with the use of black and white sequins.  Notice how he accents the waist with the use of the size of the diamonds and how the pattern swirls from there...

21 jan 12

Larry Aldrich Dress - 1951

Larry Aldrich jumps into the New Look in 1951 with this dress made of black rayon faille.  The full skirt is pleated onto a dropped waist and measures 4 yards around at the hem.  Sold for $...

20 jan 12

Jane Derby Dress - 1964

Jane Derby was a designer of high end ready-to-wear.  Oscar de la Renta took over design duties at the company in 1965 right before Derbys death.  This dress from the spring of 1964 is like...

19 jan 12 1 person likes this

Jonathan Logan Dress - 1949

Jonathan Logan designer Dorris Varnum  used rayon taffeta with black velvet flocked dots for this dress in 1949.  Available in tropic blue, vibrant red and jewel green.  Sold for $12.9...

18 jan 12 1 person likes this

Dior Couture Dresses - 1956

Two stunning evening dresses from Christian Diors couture line for Spring 1956. At left:  While silk faille strapless dress is gathered into a bow-knot at the bust.  Copied in the U.S. by H...

17 jan 12

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