OSSIE MAY BE COMING BACK, BUT THIS IS THE REAL DEAL

Will the real Ossie Clark please stand up? As you probably have read today, Ossie Clark is being relaunched, but we have the real deal here at Decades and have sold and championed his work for nearly ten years.

The dress below is in orange sheer crepe with a familiar Celia Birtwell-designed print. The empire waist is infinitely flattering. We don't need to elaborately describe how amazing this dress is because a Decades shopper knows how we feel about Ossie. Nobody dressed a woman better than Ossie. Be a rock star, wear Ossie!
Ossie Clark for Radley with Celia Birtwell print orange sheer crepe dress c 70s. Marked UK 12, modern US 4 SOLD

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Anglo-Mango...

...Well, okay, they're not exactly mangoes. Those are pineapples that adorn this Ossie Clark crepe silk "Lulu" dress for Radley, a perfect English day dress with a flounced collar and hem. Those of you who don't yet own an Ossie should act quickly on one of the four recently-posted items on the blog--these dresses are timeless and totally collectable! Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley Moss Crepe "Lulu" Dress With Pineapple Print and Flounced Collar, c. early 1970s. SOLD

Decades also discovered this totally chic dress by Yuki while in London. It's a bit more evening appropriate, evoking an Old Hollywood vibe, in scarlet draped silk jersey with a neck that plunges to the waist. The sleeve on this dress is fascinating, draped around the arm to dramatic effect (unfortunately, it's not visible in this picture). Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Yuki Draped Silk Jersey Evening Gown in Scarlet with Billowy Sleeve and Plunging Neckline, c. late 1970s. Labelled UK 10, US 8; Fits contemporary 4 to 6. SOLD

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OSSIE CLARKS X 3

These always-dependable Ossie Clark moss crepe dresses never go out of style. We just received the three below and they are perfect as we prepare to transition into fall. Worn casually with flats, sexed-up with heels, practical with boots (Russian collection vintage YSL would be yummy) and tights...there's a reason why Ossie is one of the most copied designers of the 20th Century in the 21st Century and we have his original early 70s designs to satisfy our many Ossie fans. We are proud to think that Decades helped spirit the Ossie Clark revival 8 years ago when we famously sold over 150 pieces of iconic Ossie Clark dresses at the store in a single-owner collection sale. The spirit of Ossie will never go away and these are terrific examples of Ossie Clark style.
Ossie Clark moss crepe wrap dress c early 70s with key hole back and full sleeve Marked size 14, modern size 6 to 8

Ossie Clark midnight blue moss crepe satin trim belted dress c. early 70s (label only reads MOSS CREPE) Marked size 12, modern 4 to 6
Ossie Clark for Radley dyed to emerald green maxi gown in moss crepe c early 70s with collar and covered buttons. Modern size 4-6

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Ossie Clark with a little Birtwell

Ossie Clark never fails to delight us. This steel blue sheer crepe viscose dress has a belted back and signature Celia Birtwel-designed print sleeves, collar and ruffles. It does need a slip unless you want to show your skivvies and then some!

Ossie Clark late 60s crepe viscose belted dress with Birtwell print in steel blue. Marked size 12, Contemporary 4 to 6 SOLD

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Ossie Clark

With Spring upon us, the weather ever changing, is unpredictable and your wardrobe is too. That said, you should take a page out of Hillary Swank's book and plan for cold weather with long sleeves and a long hem-line in a light fabric that will let you be comfortable.

Ossie Clark, famous for his collaborative efforts with wife Celia Birtwell, was not a slave to prints,and with this brown moss crepe dress quintessential Ossie style is kept alive and well.

Ossie Clark for Radley, milk chocolate moss crepe dress full length iconic gown. 70s. SOLD

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