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Orange and navy short sleeve novelty print shift dress

Orange and navy novelty print short sleeve shift dress 1

This is a Japanese 1970’s short sleeve shift dress, gorgeous with its long row of round buttons. The fabric is a medium weight polyester novelty print with tones of orange and white on navy and blue. The dress is unlined, and can be worn with or without a belt.

Size: Japanese size 13 (would fit M best)
Material: polyester, unlined
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Neck: 7″1/4 – 18.5cm
Shoulders: 15″3/4 – 40cm
Bust: 20″3/4 – 53cm
Waist: 20″1/2 – 52cm
Hips: 22″ – 56cm
Hem: 25″ – 64cm
Length: 38″1/4 – 97.5cm
Sleeves length: 8″1/2 – 22cm
Sleeves width at the end: 6″1/4 – 16cm

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Orange and navy novelty print short sleeve shift dress

Olive des Olive strawberry and cherry white boho midi skirt

strawberry and cherry white boho midi skirt

This is a delightful Japanese cotton boho midi skirt by Olive des Olive, with strawberry and cherry floral print. It is lined and semi full. No zipper or buttons, the waist is elasticated. A perfect vintage summer skirt!

Size: will fit S and XS
Material: 100% cotton – cotton lining
Label: Olive des Olive
Condition: very good

Waist: elasticated, can be stretched up to 16″ – 41cm
Upper border seam: 17″1/2 – 44.5cm (cannot be stretched)
Hips: 27″ – 69cm
Hem: 34″ – 86cm
Length: 26″1/2 – 67.5cm

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strawberry and cherry white boho midi skirt

June 19, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: skirt, summerTags: below the knee, boho, cotton, floral, lined, novelty print, red, skirt, summer, white, with label Leave a comment

Handmade lilac short shift summer dress

This is a bubbly Japanese handmade short shift dress. Made of a light polyester chiffon fabric with some sheer, it is an easy and comfortable wear for summer time. The dress is lined. It closes asymmetrically with three beautiful vintage buttons and a hidden push button.

Estimated size: S
Material: polyester chiffon – polyester or cupro lining
No label, handmade dress
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Neck: 5″1/2 – 14cm
Shoulders: 14″1/4 – 36.5cm
Bust: 18″ – 46cm
Waist: 17″ – 43cm
Hips: 19″ – 48.5cm
Hem: 22″3/4 – 58cm
Length: 34″3/4 – 88.5cm
Sleeves length: 7″3/4 – 19.5cm
Sleeves width: 6″1/4 – 16cm

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Handmade lilac short shift summer dress

April 22, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: UncategorizedTags: 60's, above the knee, buttoned, dress, floral, handmade, Japanese, lined, mini, novelty print, polyester, short dress, short sleeves, slight sheer, summer Leave a comment

Otto Collection colorful butterfly blouse

Otto Collection colourful butterfly blouse

This is a light an comfortable 1990’s blouse by Otto Collection Japan. It is made of a colorful cotton fabric with butterfly and novelty print. The collar is lined with two rows of a sheeny, lustrous silver tone trim. The sleeves are 4/5 length and can be worn buttoned or open. They can also be rolled up and tied by a button mid-sleeve.

Size on the label: L (western size would fit an S)
Material: 100% cotton
Label: Otto Collection
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Neck: 8″ – 20cm
Shoulders: 15″ – 38cm
Bust: 18″3/4 – 48cm
Waist: 17″3/4 – 45cm
Hem: 20″1/2 – 52cm
Length: 25″1/2 – 65cm
Sleeves length: 17″ – 43cm
Sleeves width: 6″1/2 – 16.5cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when buttoned: 4″3/4 – 12cm

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Otto Collection colourful butterfly blouse

April 17, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: spring, summer, topsTags: 90's, blouse, cotton, Japanese, long sleeves, novelty print, red, spring, summer, with label Leave a comment

Canna aqua green light summer dress with art deco pattern

Canna aqua green summer dress with art deco pattern

This beautiful Japanese 1970’s aqua green summer dress is a delight to wear. Very light, it is made of a sheer polyester chiffon fabric with art deco pattern. The skirt is lined, the bust isn’t. The waistline is elasticated, slightly elevated, and allows ample space for the bust and the hips. The dress opens with a long zipper at the back. There are two belt loops on the side allowing for a 1.5″ – 4cm belt if a different one needs to be worn.

Size: Japanese size 11 (estimated size S)
Material: 100% polyester chiffon – 100% cupro lining
Label: Best Fashion Canna (made in Japan)
Condition: the dress is in very good condition. The belt shows its age, but the dress wears very well without a belt as well.

Neck: 7″ – 18cm
Shoulders: 14″1/2 – 37cm
Bust: 18″ – 46cm
Elasticated waist: 11″1/2 – 29cm when fully relaxed (can be stretched)
Hips: more than 25″ – 64cm
Hem: 32″ – 82cm
Length: 41″ – 104cm
Sleeves length: 10″ – 25cm
Sleeves width: 6″ – 15cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs: 5″ – 12.5cm
Belt: to first hole: 25″1/2 – 65cm to last hole: 27″3/4 – 70.5cm

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Canna aqua green summer dress with art deco pattern

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, summerTags: 70's, below the knee, belt, copper, green, Japanese, lined, novelty print, polyester, slight sheer, summer, with label 2 Comments

Light chiffon dress with novelty print and froufrou pleated collar

This Japanese 1970’s dress is made of a light and sheer polyester chiffon fabric with novelty print in shades of olive green, brown, mustard, red and navy. The skirt is lined. The dress opens with four buttons down the bodice, framed by froufrou pleats. The belt is adjustable and closes with a beautiful art deco brass buckle.

Size: Japanese size 13 – S/M to M
Material: polyester chiffon – lining
No label
Condition: excellent

Neck: 7″ – 18cm
Shoulders: 16″ – 41cm
Bust: 21″1/2 – 55cm
Waist: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hips: 28″ – 71cm
Hem: 32″ – 82cm
Length: 42″ – 107cm
Sleeves length: 11″1/4 – 28.5cm
Sleeves width: 7″ – 18cm
Belt: adjustable to 33″1/2 – 85.5cm

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Light chiffon dress with novelty print and froufrou pleated collar

Light chiffon dress with novelty print and froufrou pleated collar 1

March 25, 2017 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, summerTags: 70's, below the knee, belt, brown, buttoned, green, Japanese, lined, novelty print, polyester, slight sheer, summer Leave a comment

Brown and orange fitted shirt dress

Brown and orange fitted shirt dress 1

This is a Japanese 1970’s long sleeve dress made of a comfortable polyester fabric with good drape for a gorgeous silhouette. It is unlined and the fabric is somewhat sheer when seen against the sun. The dress opens completely with a full row of buttons down the front. Sleeves can be worn with the cuffs buttoned or open. The belt adds that special 70’s twist for a great autumn/spring look.

Estimated size: S
Material: Polyester, unlined
Label: Turlle (?) Kyoto-Tokyo
Condition: very good

Neck: 5″ – 12.5cm
Shoulders: 14″ – 36cm
Bust: 16″ – 42cm
Waist: 14″1/2 – 37cm
Hips: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hem: 27″ – 69cm
Length: 40″ – 102cm (below knee)
Sleeves length: 21″1/2 – 55cm
Sleeves width at the cuffs when buttoned: 3″1/2 – 9cm
Belt width: 1″1/2 – 4cm
Belt length: 36″ – 92cm (with a hidden snap fastener for a perfect look)

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Brown and orange fitted shirt dress

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November 7, 2016 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, springTags: 70's, autumn, below the knee, belt, brown, buttoned, copper, dress, fitted, Japanese, novelty print, orange, polyester, slight sheer, spring, with label, yellow 2 Comments

Olive and lilac long pleated skirt

Olive and lilac long pleated skirt 1

This 1980s quant-à-soi skirt is made of a polyester fabric with excellent drape and a silky hand. Olive green leafs and lilac flowers are matched with paisley on a balsam green background. It is unlined, pleated all around the waistband, and opens with a zipper on the back. Length is above ankles.
Two side pockets.
Can be worn with or without a belt.
Perfect from spring to fall.

Size: 38 (S)
Material: Polyester
Label: quant-à-soi
Condition: excellent
Care: easy

Waist: 14″ – 35.5cm
Hips: about 29″ – 75cm (pleats make it very comfortable)
Hem: 46″ – 117cm
Length: 32″ – 81.5cm
Belt loops can accommodate a 1″3/4 – 4.5cm wide belt
Zipper: 9.5″ – 24cm

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October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, skirt, spring, summerTags: 80's, autumn, below the knee, Buta pattern, floral, green, grey, novelty print, polyester, skirt, spring, summer, with label, zipper 2 Comments

Silky mandarin collar novelty print dress

Silky Mao collar novelty print dress

This stunning Mandarin style dress is a handmade item, probably from the 70’s. The hight quality polyester fabric has a very silky hand, and so does the lining. It can be worn with or without belt (I kind of like the belt version better). Sleeves are 4/5 length. The dress opens with a zipper running down the front of the bodice.

Estimated size: M
Material: Polyester, lining.
Handmade, no label.
Condition: Excellent.
Care: Easy.

Neck: 5″ – 12.5cm
Shoulders: 14″3/4 – 37.5cm
Bust: 19″ – 49cm
Waist: 18″1/2 – 47cm
Hips: 22″ – 56cm
Hem: 28″1/2 – 72cm
Length: 44″ – 112cm
Sleeves length: 19″1/2 – 50cm
Sleeves width at armpit level: 7″1/2 – 19cm
Sleeves width at the cuff: 4″3/4 – 12cm

Silky Mao collar novelty print dress

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Silky Mao collar novelty print dress

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: autumn, dress, spring, summerTags: 70's, autumn, below the knee, belt, Buta pattern, dress, handmade, Japanese, lined, long sleeves, novelty print, polyester, spring, summer, tailor-made, zipper Leave a comment

Very light very mini sleeveless dress with pink novelty print

Very light sleeveless mini dress with pink novelty print 1

This very sexy mini summer dress must have been the star of the Japanese 70’s. It is made of an extremely light viscose crepe fabric with a fragile silky feel, delicate and easy to wrinkle, sheer when seen a against the light. It was tailor made and hand sewn, with the fabric manufacturer’s label (Reimon d’or Original Print) running along all the back of the dress on the inside. The clumsy looking seamwork on the inside of the dress makes it a true collectable!

Estimated size: S / XS
Material: Viscose crepe
Label: Fabric manufacturer: Reimon d’or Original Print
Condition: Excellent

Collar: 6.75″ – 17cm
Shoulders: 13.75″ – 35.5cm
Bust: 17.7″ -45cm
Waist: 15.8″ – 39cm
Hips: 19.3″ – 49cm
Length: 31.8″ – 81cm

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April 6, 2016April 16, 2016 by bijoucaillouvintage Categories: dress, summerTags: 70's, dress, fitted, handmade, Japanese, mini, novelty print, orange, pink, short dress, sleeveless dress, slight sheer, summer, tailor-made, viscose, yellow, zipper Leave a comment