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Afternoon Tea Edit

A curated vintage edit of Tea Party-approved fashions; a soft-hued color palette, delicate prints, desirable drapes, and luxurious details in crochet, beading, and ruffles dating back to the 1920s.

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1930s Silk Doily Pleated Dress
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1930s Silk Doily Pleated Dress
$295.00

1930s ivory silk slip shift dress featuring a geometric lace bodice and delicate scalloped straps. Cut in a relaxed drop waist silhouette with gathered pleated side panels at the hem for soft movement and drape. An effortlessly romantic piece that can be styled as a dress or layered for everyday wear.

Condition: slight wear on the crochet, discoloration & two pinholes (one near the arm pit, the other tucked inside a pleat) as photographed but still in perfect wearable condition for an 80 year old piece. <3

Content: 100% Silk

Size: S-M

Measurements: 34” bust / 40-42” waist / 42” hip / 35” length

1960s Needlepoint Box Bag 1960s Needlepoint Box Bag
1960s Needlepoint Box Bag
$125.00

Vintage petite wristlet bag featuring a romantic floral needlepoint panel, gold toned zip closure, and twisted cord wrist strap. Satin lined with built in mirror. Compact in size and perfect for carrying small essentials.

Please note: this is a small wristlet sized bag and not a full size handbag. Can fit wallet, lippies, etc. :)

Measurements available upon request at shop@thenarrativevintage.com or IG @thenarrativevintage

1980s Floral Sweetheart Dress 1980s Floral Sweetheart Dress
1980s Floral Sweetheart Dress
$275.00

1980s corset dress featuring an off the shoulder neckline with rouched straps, corset bodice, and midi length. Cut from a baby pink cotton fabric printed with multi-colored large scale florals. Zipper closure at center back. In excellent condition.

Contents: 100% cotton

Size: US 4-6

Measurements: 28” waist / 34” bust / 13” cross back / 44” length

1950s Lace Petticoat Skirt 1950s Lace Petticoat Skirt
1950s Lace Petticoat Skirt
$395.00

Hand-made midi length petticoat skirt made from an intricate patterned lace finished with a contrast trim circa 1950s. Cut with flowing layers and semi-sheer nylon at the waist. Hook and eye closure at side seam.

Size: XS-S

Measurements: 26” waist / 53” hip / 40” length

Our collections are released in volumes with original plots & capsules with special backstories. Each garment & accessory is personified through the characters in that story.

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Woman lying on the floor in a provocative pose, wearing black sheer tights, a white dress, and yellow high heels with a clear heel, against a plain white background.
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A woman standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of a white backdrop, wearing a beige hat, black jacket, cream-colored skirt with a slit, and sandals.
A woman with black wavy hair and dark lipstick standing in front of a wall with a no smoking sign. She is wearing a beige coat with large decorative buttons, white lace shorts, large earrings, and rings, and is holding a small clutch.
A woman with platinum blonde hair wearing a black strapless top, zebra-print tights, and high heels standing against a plain white background. She is holding her crotch area and looking down with a neutral expression.
Young woman with brown hair blowing bubble gum, wearing a red dress with floral embroidery, large gold earrings, a gold necklace, and a wide black belt, standing outside a store with signs and other people in the background.
A woman in a yellow lace dress with a matching yellow handbag standing against a tiled wall at Morgans Ave subway station, holding the handbag and looking to the side.
A woman with curly hair and red lipstick sitting on a bed in a vintage hotel room, wearing a sheer white blouse with embroidery, red earrings, and red pants.
A woman walking on the sidewalk, wearing a short-sleeved shirt with vintage car prints, a cream-colored layered lace and tulle skirt, and high-heeled shoes.
A woman with long hair wearing a leopard print hat and an orange shiny outfit, bent over, looking at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain background.
A young woman wearing a blue dress and yellow tights sits on a red bench in front of a graffiti-covered wall. She is looking to the side with a thoughtful expression.
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