1950s:  white or cream dresses and suits. All original 1950s except 50W8

50W7. Best regarded as size 8 in view of the narrow hips. Maximum measurements of wearer: bust 87cm, W 67, hips 85. Length of dress 106cm. Wiggle dress with ruched waist; kick pleat at back. Lace (probably cotton) with ribbonwork over satin or acetate. Dolman sleeves. $70.

50W5 S B 88, W 69, length 118cm. Elegant mid-season 2-piece outfit from splendid embroidered fabric. New Look Dior-style. Sleeveless dress with fitted bodice, fairly short (37cm from shoulder to waist), and full skirt. Attached satin petticoat has extra stiffening layer. $150.

Back of crop top. Lined, has hidden press-studs to fasten. 35cm long at front.

50W6 M B 102, W 72, hip 106, length 102cm. Cream and gold. Kitten bows on front waist, "mermaid train" from back waist. Lined. $80.

50W8 Size 10. Approximate measurements, allowing for breathing space: bust 88cm, waist 65, underarm to waist 24cm, waist to hem 91cm. Summer-weight dress in champagne-coloured silk. Made in the 1980s in 1950s style but never worn. Designer Alfred Angelo. $150. SOLD

50W8 (colour not accurate) Photo over a crinoline (not included in price).