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    1. Sandra Mendoza-Daly

      I think if you are very slim and short, you could get away with it but I would definitely pair it with some bold necklace - a bib style or a short chained medallion. Just to bring the eye up. Otherwise it will drown you. I am too curvy and short to pull this off. but it is very chic.

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      Unfortunately, it can lower the value. It depends on your definition of considerable. Normally, a trench coat will be cinched, so from an aesthetic perspective, it's already a minus. The fact that it is a YSL coat that was modified also diminishes the value. It's hard to determine if the coat had much value at all without seeing it. Some YSL pieces are worth much more than others, specifically iconic collections. Hope that helps!

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      a 1920s lounging robe is going to be pretty rare. I would try looking for "dressing gown" of any era, but a 1950s gown might be easier to find. Good luck!

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      Are you sure the stains are rust? If so Carbona makes a rust specific formula. Sometimes you can find it where the RIT dyes are. On a nylon slip, you may want to try Soilove also. Let me know if those work!

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      Jacques Heim is very collectible. i just sold one to a very prominent LA vintage boutique. i would check auction listings. Best of luck!

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      I actually haven't sold it yet. It was going to go to A Current Affair with me but I forgot it! I don't know much about it other than I think it's 70s and I just saw a very similar one on Rachel Zoe's newsletter. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

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      Claire McCardell is always very collectible. Her dresses usually have the highest value. I would check some of the auction houses to see what McCardell blazers have sold for in the past. Good luck!

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