On a day of running errands, I decided to swing by Nobody’s Baby, a fabulous vintage clothing store in Eugene.  While the ladies of the store were reorganizing their costume selection (Nobody’s Baby also runs Time Warp Costume Rentals within the store) I chatted and dug through The Trunk; a large truck just inside the door chalk full of items that are slightly damaged or imperfect items at bargain prices…what did I find?

Orange Gingham Sun Dress

This adorable piece was in the trunk due to two small stains and cost only $5.00.  The dress is unmarked and there are no tags in it to speak of.  It has a fun boat neck and zips up the side.  There is also a nice beading around the waist, which I think it almost a lost accent in dresses these days, and often adds a lot.

1950s Prom Dress

This was also in the trunk because the top wrap piece was coming undone and there is fading going on in the armpit area of the right side.  This dress also lacks a label, and by looking at the stitching, I think it is homemade.  The fabric weighs a ton and I need someone else to zip it up because I can’t hold it up and zip it at the same time.

Paid: $13.95

Yes, I am wearing a crinoline under, however, it isn’t the best one for the job, I feel I look a little like an upside down teacup. But crinolines cost a bundle these days…upward around $30.00-$60.00 and I haven’t brought myself to purchase one yet…the one I am wearing is a square dancing one, which is extra poofy.

Kaufman Brothers/National’s First Quality box and stockings

I usually don’t buy seamless stockings, but this box was too great not to pass up, since it is from Kaufman’s, one of the hot spots for fashion in Eugene through the 1970s.  Plus, the printing on stocking tops is fantastic. Paid: $1.00

My current job is at another resale shop in Eugene, which specializes more current fashions, but once in awhile we get some great vintage goodies like this beauty!

Rago Open Bottom Girdle

The moment I saw this, I couldn’t contain my excitement!

This fantastic little number is by Rago, a company still in business.  Girdle Bound sells them on their website and girdles comparable cost around $52.00-$56.00. I paid $14.00

The girdle has no zipper, and a total of six garters for extra stay up.

With no zipper, the girdle is one pain to get on and off, but it is the perfect foundation to vintage dresses due to the brazier portion being that classic “pointy” look that many vintage dresses were designed for.