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Vintage 1959 Fashion Dresses, Coats, Sweaters, Skirts, Pants, Blouses and Suits

Fashion Clothing From the year 1959 including prices, descriptions and pictures for Ladies dresses, skirts, blouses and Gentlemens suits The prices shown for these Ladies Clothing are the price they were sold for in 1959 not today



  • Bell Shaped Skirt Dress 1959 Bell Shaped Skirt Dress
    Price: $16.98

    The lines you love, sparked to new fashion excitement with a bell-shaped skirt, created by clusters of bowed side pleats. Gracefully strewn with roses, Silk Shantung Princess flaunts a softly flattering v-neckline in front and back. Acetate taffeta lining. Back zipper. Choose from burnished gold or bright bluish-green prints.


  • Blouson Silhouette Dress 1959 Blouson Silhouette Dress
    Price: $7.98

    The very popular blouson silhouette cut along easy lines, relaxing in exotic paisley print on washable sateen. You'd never guess from the silky, luxurious looking fabric (Everglaze finished combed cotton) that it's washable and is so easy to iron. Accented with important details that make it a real fashion buy! Flattering collared portrait neckline with button detail. Bodice has a camisole lining to help retain shape. Back buttons close to the waist and zipper closes skirt below waist. The slender skirt has a graceful back kick-pleat and a two-inch hem. Comes in pink or turquoise paisley tones.


  • Blue and White Stripe Dress 1959 Blue and White Stripe Dress
    Price: $12.98

    Femininity personified! Destined to be the dress you can count on for easy good looks for any occasion. You will look fresh and charming inthis sheer woven striped cotton. Smooth fitting bodice accentuates the billowing gathered skirt with its own bouffant petticoat. Gay embroidery trim beautifies the crisp white cotton organdy Peter Pan collar, sleeve cuffs and the deep skirt border. Pearl-like buttons glide from collar to waist, closing bodice front. Snap placket below the waist. Self-belt. Six inch border hem.


  • Bold Plaid Dress 1959 Bold Plaid Dress
    Price: $7.98

    Accent on color in a bold new plaid, blending brights and darks. Fine quality woven combed cotton by fabrex drips dry, needs little ironing. Cuffed, molded bodice is trimmed with accents of white pearl-like buttons. Whirly skirt, an outstanding achievement, is shirred all around. Two inch hem. Self-belt. Back zips to below waist.


  • Cabana Set 1959 Cabana Set
    Price: $4.80

    Cotton foulard cabana set in a neat Sanforized print. Short sleeve shirt, one pocket. Acetate supporter. Choose between red or blue.


  • Color Striped Pants 1959 Color Striped Pants
    Price: $2.98

    Color drenched stripe printed on cotton sheen gabardine. Drip dry; little ironing needed. Zipper close. Multi-color stripes.



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Ladies Bags, Hats, Scarves and More For 1959
  • Continental Check Dress 1959 Continental Check Dress
    Price: $12.98

    Continental checks... inspired by the era of Josephine, in the feminine rustle of crisp chromspun acetate. High, high goes your waist melting into a bodice intricately designed with deep folds at neckline. Bodice band swings about your midriff to back zipper closing. Easy pleating shapes the skirt, lined with Pellon.


  • Cotton Car Coat 1959 Cotton Car Coat
    Price: $29.98

    The fashion hit of the season! Be the first in your neighborhood to own a ribbed cotton car coat that has its own one-hundred percent wool sleeveless sweater! Of striking black, white and red stripes, it doubles as a "warmer," when buttoned into the acetate and rayon taffeta lined coat. Unbutton it, wear it separately with your favorite fashions. Coat is about thirty-one inches long.


  • Cotton Print Shirt 1959 Cotton Print Shirt
    Price: $3.98

    Cotton print. Looks, feels like silk in a splash of gay colors. Button back. Choose from blue, red, or green prints.


  • Cover Suit 1959 Cover Suit
    Price: $22.98

    The fabulous mushroom collar... focal point of a dashing French design! See how dramatically it caps this textured ensemble in full-bodied rayon-cotton-acetate blend. Side zipper skirt; two-inch hem. White cotton pettipoint blouse; back buttons. Comes in Riviera blue or Paris rose.


  • Dramatic Shape Dress 1959 Dramatic Shape Dress
    Price: $10.98

    Dramatic shaping molded in exquisitely embroidered cotton eyelet, lined with cotton. Bloused bodice, scooped from and back, flaunts novel back panel. Glittle buckle, threaded with rayon velveteen. Back pleat; back zip. Two-inch hem. Choose from navy or black.


  • Elongated Shirtwaist Dress 1959 Elongated Shirtwaist Dress
    Price: $7.98

    Sissy shirtwaist takes a flounce. Elongating line skips waist, coasts down to below-the-hip band where it shifts into shirred fullness. Lace edges tucks beside button tab closing to the flounce. Wamsutta combed cotton broadcloth. Comes in black or pastel yellow.


  • Empire Waist Dress 1959 Empire Waist Dress
    Price: $7.98

    The romantic new rise of the Empire line is this season's most youthful looking fashion. Beautifully interpreted here in cotton sateen that belies its wee price. Practically fashioned of crease-resistant combed cotton, mercerized and everglazed to retain its brand new luster. Grosgrain ribbon forms a high band around the back and under the bustline, bowed and streamered in front. The skirt, a graceful princess line is gored all around and has a two inch hem. Flattering scooped neckline is notched in front. Back zipper close. Choose from purple on bright green or bright orange on topaz.


  • Flared Lines Coat 1959 Flared Lines Coat
    Price: $25.00

    Rich one-hundred percent all wool tweed with a nubby textured surface, lined with acetate taffeta and a wonderful shell of one-hundred percent orlon that you zip in on chilly days when you want cozy warmth. Cuddly chin collar may be worn high, or unbuttoned to lie smooth and flat. Coat is full, with lovely flaring lines. An exceptional buy for you in a multi-season style that you will treasure through the years. Comes in beige or medium gray.


  • Formal Dress 1959 Formal Dress
    Price: $15.98

    Romance in sight and sound, as rustling acetate taffeta whispers under swirls of nylon lace. Figure-molding bodice dips to a waistline v front and back. Circular skirt swings free and full with every step. Nylon jersey, soft and sheer, drapes into a flattering cowl, as it follows a v-neckline in the back, and floats away in panels. Back zipper. Stiffened hemline. Choose from mint green, pastel blue or white, each under white lace.


  • Men's Shirts 1959 Men's Shirts
    Price: $2.89

    Wash 'n Wear shirts for men. Eases summer living. Open mesh check shirt or lightweight cotton oxford in colorful foulards. Comes in blue, gray or tan and red or blue.


  • Organza Dress 1959 Organza Dress
    Price: $22.98

    Sheer, imported silk organza, cued to festivity with its rich, allover embroidery. Harmonizing satin band, echoing the two tone embroidery, forms into a bow at the lowered back. Back interest centers on pleats flowing in fishtail effect. Matching rayon taffeta slip attached. Comes iwn beige with blue or silver gray with pink.


  • Pleated Playsuit 1959 Pleated Playsuit
    Price: $3.98

    Stay-in pleats. One piece shirtwaist style playsuit of washable, drip dry cotton; little iron. Elasticized underpants; self belt, "Bac-A-Belt". Button front close. Light blue or red.



  • Popover Top and Pedal Pushers 1959 Popover Top and Pedal Pushers
    Price: $6.98, $9.98

    Popover top ($6.98) and pedal pushers($9.98). Popover follows the new simple straight lines; scooped neck and cropped at the waist. Back button closing. Pedal Pushers are completely lined in cotton from waist down. Side leg slits. Zipper and button close.



  • Rome Style Jacket and Dress 1959 Rome Style Jacket and Dress
    Price: $22.98

    Beautifully ensembled--the doubly dashing lines of a brief jacket and a dress of easy graceful motion! Here is all the romance of Rome, captured in a striking blend of nubby-textured rayon and silk! Collared in a grand manner, the jacket whisks away to reveal dramatic silhouette of dress beneath. Side zipper. Two inch hem. Lined. Colors are Versailles green or beige.


  • Rose Pattern Halter Dress 1959 Rose Pattern Halter Dress
    Price: $7.98

    Romance of the rose, captured in the finest quality combed cotton broadcloth. Bare your shoulders to sun's rays and moonbeams with a halter neckline closing in back with double hooks and eyes. Figure molding bodice is fully lined to hold its shape. Wide 'n whirly shirred bouffant skirt never looked so feminine, topped by a rayon velvet belt. Back zips to below waist. Red and green print on white ground.


  • Shirt and Slacks 1959 Shirt and Slacks
    Price: $1.98, $4.95

    Fine line plaid woven on cotton wash 'n wear shirt ($1.98). Permant stays, pearlized buttons. Colors for shirt are red, blue, gray. Heaver-weight Dan River dansheen extra with wrinkl-shed finish--smooth combed cotton slacks. Strong nylon pockets and trim. Colors are tan, red, light blue, white or charcoal gray.


  • Short Sleeve Cardigan and Shorts 1959 Short Sleeve Cardigan and Shirts
    Price: $3.89, $3.95

    Latest sportswear trend... one-hundred percent cotton knit short sleeve cardigan ($3.98) in raised cable stitch. Four low-set buttons. Comes in white, light blue or tan. Walking shorts ($3.95) are slim new pleatless style with adjustable buckle side tabs for perfect fit, extension waistband, five pockets, zip fly. Colors are light blue, red, black or tan.


  • Linen Weave Suit 1959 Linen Weave Suit
    Price: $23.50, $28.50, $33.50

    Cool linen-weave in rayon plus wonder dacron! Three complete outfits for the price of a suit! Rayon lined coat. Pleated trousers, zipper fly. Choose between two pieces ($23.50), three pieces ($28.50), or three pieces ($33.50).


  • Silky Maternity Dress 1959 Silky Maternity Dress
    Price: $8.98

    Silky-textured dress of arnel-cotton. Button back jacket has latticework front trim. Adjustable cut-out skirt, back kick pleat. Two inch hem. Also in all cotton broadcloth. Comes in navy or taupe brown.


  • Romantic Lace Dress 1957 Romantic Lace Dress
    Price: $30.00
    The romantic lace dress envisioned for the biggest moments of your life! Complete ensemble in nylon and acetate lace combined with nylon net. Dress is fully lined with acetate taffeta; bodice is boned; scallop-tiered skirt (about thirty-three inches long) has net underskirt. All-lace jacket is lined with net. Comes in white, pink or light blue.
  • Side Wrapped Dress 1957 Side Wrapped Dress
    Price: $16.50
    The side-wrapped satin... a new silhouette at its most elegant in Bloomsburg's yard-dyed acetate satin that has the rarely reproduced subtle luster and the rich color of pure silk. The draped surplice bodice has a moulded front midriff. The wrap-around slim skirt is gently eased in front with unpressed pleats. Long back zipper; two-inch hem. Colors are medium mink brown, medium Delft blue or black.
  • Silk and Worsted Suit 1957 Silk and Worsted Suit
    Price: $39.90
    Two of nature's finest and most-desired fibers--eighty-nine percent wool worsted, seven percent silk--in a fine weave with four percent rayon decorations. A smart, medium-toned fabric boasting unique random splash yarn accents... so rich in texture... so tastefully executed. Three-button, rayon lined coat with flap pockets, vent back. Pleated trousers with zipper fly. Fine tailoring. Choose from medium brown or medium blue-gray.
  • Short Sleeve Cardigan and Shorts 1959 Short Sleeve Cardigan and Shirts
    Price: $3.89, $3.95

    Latest sportswear trend... one-hundred percent cotton knit short sleeve cardigan ($3.98) in raised cable stitch. Four low-set buttons. Comes in white, light blue or tan. Walking shorts ($3.95) are slim new pleatless style with adjustable buckle side tabs for perfect fit, extension waistband, five pockets, zip fly. Colors are light blue, red, black or tan.


  • Sophisticated Lace Dress 1957 Sophisticated Lace Dress
    Price: $15.50
    The sophisticated lace dress... nylon and acetate lace over acetate taffeta. The cowl neckline of nylon tricot chiffon dips to a V in back; panels flow to hem. Pointed bodice in front and back; full circle skirt (about thirty-three inches long); back zipper. Colors are light copen blue, light amethyst, or shrimp pink.
  • Striped Cotton Slacks 1957 Striped Cotton Slacks
    Price: $3.97
    Hercules fine stripe polished cotton slacks. Ivy model styled with smart backstrap, plain front, trim-tapered cuffs, rugged zipper fly. Satin weave fabric is Sanforized; won't shrink over one percent. Colors are washfast and sunfast. Stripes are black and close-spaced. Colors are charcoal gray with black stripes or ivy green with black stripes.
  • Striped Ivy League Shirt 1957 Striped Ivy League Shirt
    Price: $3.77
    Striped Ivy-League "shirt" of sixty percent lamb's wool, thirty percent fur fibers, ten percent nylon.. a soft blend that follows your curves. Colors combinations are gold, white and black stripes, light gray, dark gray and black, or brown, beige and black stripes.

  • Sweater Shirt 1957 Sweater Shirt
    Price: $5.77
    Fifty percent Orlon and fifty percent lamb's wool. A superb lightweight blend--feather-soft Orlon enriched with the full, deep warmth of wool. Luxurious to the touch. Fashion-tailored three-button placket with shape-retaining ribbed collar. Ribbed bottom and cuffs. Perfect for gift giving... he'll be delighted! Colors are charcoal gray with red, charcoal gray with light gray or brown with tan.
  • Sweater Skirt 1957 Sweater Skirt
    Price: $5.97
    The sweater skirt in pure wool tweed... fashion value hard to beat! Multi-color flecks are the reason why you can team this straight-line skirt with practically any top; fine tailoring is the reason you'll still be wearing this skirt many seasons hence. Button-tab trim; side kick pleat. Side zipper placket.
  • Whirl Skirt 1957 Whirl Skirt
    Price: $6.97
    Whirl skirt in nubby-textured wool plaid... captures a wealth of coloring in its interesting new weave. At home in town or country settings, its handsome good looks are an asset to any type wardrobe. Soft unpressed pleats front and back account for generous fullness. Side zipper placket. Colors are turquoise blue, black and white plaid, rust, black and gray plaid, or black and white.

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