Xtabay Presents: The Bette Collection Part 1

Pair of 1960's Modelia Mod Dresses, never worn. Size 4.

1960's New-old Leo Narducci pleated mini dress. Available in our Etsy shop.

New-old stock 60's Samuel Robert white leather coat, size small. 

1960's Claret Orange Crush mini dress, sold.

60's New-old stock patch pocket dress by Don Sophisticates. Size 2-4.

New-old 60's pink knit dress by Mr.Mort....size 4-6/

Another darling Mr.Mort dress in taupe linen, original tags, size 4-6

A very lady-like dress set by Mam'Selle, new-old stock. Size 2-4

Adorable dress set with original tags and Peter Pan collar. I love this!

Turban swirl hat and butterscotch woven hat by Christian Dior..

The most amazing brilliant blue suede coat, made in Israel original tags still attached. Size small.

Mustard Yellow patent pumps by Mario Pompo, size 9 S.

1960's Polished Cotton paisley print day dress, waist 24". 

Grass green brass button down day dress. Waist 25". Available now in our
Etsy shop.

Lime green new-old wool boucle patch pocket coat. Immaculate. Size 4-6

Early 60's lion crest 2 piece skirt and top set. Waist 25".

The perfect shift for work...new-old 60's blue bow dress. Size 4

1960's lilac jersey wiggle dress and jacket, sold.

 So I've been a little MIA this past week. Truth is I've been hard at work processing one of the most exciting collections of vintage clothing I've ever had. The Bette collection is vast and primarily dead-stock. Bette did the bulk of her shopping (um...hoarding) during the late 60's and had a habit of tucking things away and forgetting to ever wear them. In fact her voracious appetite for stylish, expensive clothing was so huge that there simply weren't enough hours in a lifetime to wear them all. She bought multiples of everything. If she like a style of jacket she would buy one in every color they came in. Buying a lime green suede jacket? Well then of course you would need to buy the matching shorts!? Often, I will pick up one of her coats to find that inside there is a matching skirt, pant, and dress. Bette favored certain designers: Mam'selle, Anne Fogarty, Modelia, Mr.Mort, Samuel Robert, and Bonnie Cashin (I will be doing a post on all those soon!).
It will take awhile to get through her collection, but over the next few weeks I will be adding pictures and posting on our Facebook page.
A collection like this doesn't come along very often, especially in new-old stock condition. Fortunately for you, Bette was about 4 sizes smaller than yours truly so I won't be hoarding any of it for myself!

If you see anything you can't live without call us at 503-230-2899 or email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com

One of Bette's unworn evening gowns, size 2-4.
available now in our Etsy store.

Etsy

Mad Men Season 5 at Xtabay

 It's 1966 on Mad Men and the fashions are changing. Hems are getting shorter, prints are getting wilder and there's a new Mrs. Draper. Here's a little collection of some of the current Mad Men trends we have in store...

There is no doubt in my mind that the liberated, forward thinking Peggy Olsen would wear this double knit Lilli Ann set from the mid 60's. Size 6-8 approx. 198.

I have always loved Trudi's sense of style and can see her wearing...

this adorable 1960's cupcake bubble skirt party dress (waist 23", 248.) for a garden party, or....

this fabulous 60's bubble hemmed dress for a cocktail party, I guess I just associate bubble hems with Trudi:) Waist 27", 198.

Who do you think would look best in this one?
 It's a little bit Trudi and a little bit Joan...

This is the obvious Joan pick...it's her size ( waist 32", 198.) and her colors. I wish my dress form had her curves to really show it off!

so is this one...

This 60's illusion lace cocktail dress is pure Joan Holloway, by Emma Domb, waist 32", 198.

This fabulous dress and coat set is perfect for Betty this season, very Jackie, very politicians wife. 
Set by Pab, from the mid 60's. Size 2-4, 248.

I bet Betty would like this silk Abe Schrader set as well, size 7-8. 198.

Now for Megan, I can imagine her wearing this Lilli Ann set to  work...

Fantastic 1960's knit Lilli Ann mod dress and matching coat, size 10-12, 298.

or this immaculate 60's silk paisley print masterpiece from Nicholas Ungar, size 4-6. 248. 

For evening, Megan likes her dresses short and daring. I think if Megan shopped at Xtabay she'd pick out this little number.

I have a feeling Don would too!


We have these and tons more Mad Men season 5 fashions at Xtabay. If you see anything you can't live without feel free to email me with any questions, we ship all over the world. 
Thanks for looking!


email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com or call us at 503~230~2899