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Front and back views of a model wearing a fitted red Honorina Alina vintage dress with floral neckline detail, styled over a patterned collared shirt.

Honorina Alina Red Beaded Shift Dress — Vintage XS (0–2)

A bright red Honorina Alina shift with hand-beaded and crocheted floral detail at the neckline. Textured linen-cotton fabric, a coordinating lining and a fitted late-1950s/early-1960s silhouette.

Approximate modern XS / US 0–2 · One vintage dress
Size label unmarked; shown on a model who wears US 0–2. Request garment measurements for a precise fit. Shirt and bag are styling only.

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$188.00

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Vintage & made-to-order: final sale. Due to the nature of vintage merchandise and production for your order, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns, exchanges or store credit on these items. Rights required by law, including for faulty or incorrect goods, remain unaffected. For other items and international rights, see our return policy.
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Description

Red tweed, a close silhouette and a neckline that does its own accessorizing. This vintage Honorina Alina linen dress combines a textured linen-cotton weave with hand-beaded and crocheted floral detail. Dating to approximately the late 1950s–early 1960s, it has the fitted shape of a classic wiggle dress, with a sleeveless cut that also works layered over a blouse.

A red vintage linen dress with a detailed neckline

The fabric provides the structure; the beadwork softens its clean lines. A coordinating red nylon lining finishes the interior, and a red metal Corrente zipper closes the back. The interior label reads Honorina Alina and “P. Alegre.”

Our model wears it over a patterned collared shirt to give the dress a more playful, everyday mood. For evening, leave the arms bare and keep the accessories simple. The shirt and bag shown are styling pieces and are not included.

  • Honorina Alina vintage sleeveless shift / wiggle dress
  • Approximately late 1950s–early 1960s
  • Bright red textured linen-cotton fabric
  • Hand-beaded and crocheted floral neckline detail
  • Coordinating red nylon lining and metal back zipper
  • One dress; gently worn vintage condition

Fit and condition

Approximate modern XS / US 0–2; size label unmarked. The model shown normally wears a modern US 0–2. That comparison is a fit guide, not a substitute for garment measurements. This is a close-fitting dress, so please request bust, waist, hip and length measurements before purchasing if you are unsure.

Gently worn and in excellent vintage condition. Review the front and back photograph and contact us for a closer look at the neckline or interior before ordering.

Before you order

Due to the nature of vintage merchandise, this dress is final sale, subject to applicable legal rights and the exceptions explained in our return policy. See shipping and delivery information for delivery details.

Additional information

Weight 12 oz
Dimensions 6 × 6 × 2 in
Women’s Size

XS (0–2)

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Upon having dinner in DTLA a friend and I stumbled upon QUIRK, what a treasure of a vintage store. A hidden gem!!! An insider's secret.. but not for long. Loved Melynda's eye for well curated vintage clothing and accessories. Working as a stylist in Films and Editorial, Melynda is defintely on point.  Instantly we felt right at home in her inviting shop. From designer to hard to find vintage, its all there. What a happy find!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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My mom and I found the Peoples Free Boutique by Quirk after the fires devastated our neighborhood in Altadena. We've been building care boxes for an entire group of people, not just ourselves, and were welcomed into the space. It allowed us to recreate beautiful closets in a safe space, which has become harder to find as the relief efforts continue in the second wave. Very grateful for the energy and dedication that Melynda and her team of volunteers had shown to our community!! Go check out the Peoples Free Boutique on Spring St if you've been impacted by the fires they will help you rebuild and feel fabulous! If you weren't impacted by the fires but want to support Quirk for now you would message Melynda on Instagram to set up a shopping appointment! She's so dedicated to the relief efforts her store is still running by appointment only so she can keep the Free Boutique open! Love them!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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QUIRK is the absolute best. I've come several times since 2020 and they never miss. Melynda is a top-tier curator. All her pieces feel hand-picked with thought, care, and a keen eye for taste and style. It's easy to find a great deal here: I've found a vintage Dior wallet at QUIRK, as well as multiple outfits for red carpets, premieres, photoshoots, and day-to-day wear. She keeps prices super fair and reasonable while knowing her stuff when it comes to true vintage, designer, and quality. I always know I'm getting my money's worth. As someone who loves vintage shopping, thrifting, and flea/artist/vintage markets, I'm always looking for vendors and stores, and QUIRK is one of those special places where you can tell vintage is a real passion, not just a place to make a quick buck on a Tiktok trend (though you can definitely find super trendy pieces here too!). At QUIRK, I'd say clothes are treated like found treasure looking for their forever home! I come back again and again because the pieces are fun and always changing. As a store owner, Melynda is friendly, knowledgable, and is great at offering styling advice for each customer's unique taste. She keeps such a positive shopping atmosphere in the store—I'll always keep returning! Love love love it!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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