Okay, so you’ve decided to go out tonight and you’ve got a great outfit but it’s raining !!! An umbrella is required to protect your clothing and your good humor. SO, how about ca…
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’s UMBRELLA
Okay, so you’ve decided to go out tonight and you’ve got a great outfit but it’s raining !!! An umbrella is required to protect your clothing and your good humor. SO, how about carrying a great one from the ’40s, with a Lucite handle?
This beauty turned up for me completely by surprise, at a place where I found some wonderful ’50s dresses (stay tuned).. I have some other vintage umbrellas, but this is the most spectacular of them all. There’s nothing like it made for many years, so you’ll be sure to attract attention. What a great vintage accessory!
Although I don’t carry it when I don’t want to be noticed, it does go nicely with my black trench coat. . . . . . . . . .
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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – NYLON SLIPS FROM THE 1950s & 1960s
Here’s a small portion of true vintage slips from my collection. These are, for the most part, less fancy than my others that are also older. Regardless, they are lovely and of very high qual…
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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – NYLON SLIPS FROM THE 1950s & 1960s
Here’s a small portion of true vintage slips from my collection. These are, for the most part, less fancy than my others that are also older. Regardless, they are lovely and of very high quality. The heavy nylon that they’re made of feels like nothing you’ll find being sold today.
Slips and other undergarments were a really important foundation for vintage clothing, as they can be today if you know how to use them. A well-fitting slip can make all the difference in how a dress looks on the body. Bras and girdles in the past were essential in order for many dresses, etc. to fit properly.
Nylon takes on color very easily, so it can be dyed. The slip on the left was probably tie-dyed in the 60s. The black slip has simple, very elegant small embroidery on the bodice, which is covered by a sheer layer of fabric. The red slip is made almost like a dress with a plain red lining and overall lace on top, a side zipper and hem slit. I showed it a few days ago. The two white slips show a variation in length (very important) and plain & fancy details. It’s nice to have beautiful decorated ones and also plain ones, to wear under sheer dresses.
I could drift around the house in one of these gorgeous slips all day, and night. So comfortable, so glamorous, full of mystery. What might I be wearing under that simple-looking dress tomorrow? You’ll just never know . . . . . .
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SUNNY YELLOW TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES DOES THIRTIES FROCK
This is so cute! I think it is from the late ’60’s, but might also be from the early ’70’s. It’s a ’30’s revival style with a flounce at the hem. Lovely, …
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SUNNY YELLOW TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES DOES THIRTIES FROCK
This is so cute! I think it is from the late ’60’s, but might also be from the early ’70’s. It’s a ’30’s revival style with a flounce at the hem. Lovely, drapey rayon, cut on the bias. It’s missing the original belt, but otherwise is perfect. Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun . . . . . . . . . .
Not my color, so this one was sold but I just couldn’t resist! Wish I’d had Stella at the time, for the photo, since Madge couldn’t possibly get into it.
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TRUE VINTAGE 1970S BOHO WESTERN – INSPIRED JEENZ BOOTZ BY CAPEZIO
Samples of two pairs I own, these were made in America by Capezio. They are styled like authentic Western-wear but with 3″ stiletto heels! It seems like they were a short-lived fashion mome…
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TRUE VINTAGE 1970S BOHO WESTERN – INSPIRED JEENZ BOOTZ BY CAPEZIO
Samples of two pairs I own, these were made in America by Capezio. They are styled like authentic Western-wear but with 3″ stiletto heels! It seems like they were a short-lived fashion moment, more or less. Well-made and nicely detailed, anyway.
Some other company may have made something similar, but these are probably the nicest and are a true late 1970’s fashion moment. Looked great with jeans. Just the thing to wear when you’re going out to do the Texas Two-Step. (maybe line-dancing?)
Capezio has been a popular shoe company for many years. The founder started his shop in the late 1880s, specializing in footwear for dancers. They are probably still best known for that.
When I found these, three pairs were together – probably from the same original owner. Bonanza!
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TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1940S – EARLY 1950S SWING JACKET
I just LOVE this one, too! From the same era as the coat shown yesterday, but could have been a bit earlier. It looks best on the body, rather than on a mannequin, because the cut shows off when…
ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE SWING COAT FOR SPRING, FROM THE LATE 1940s TO EARLY 1950S.
I LOVE this mid-century coat! It’s so post-war / early 1950’s . . . . . . Great for Spring, Summer and Fall. Of a light to medium weight rayon blend, it falls to below the knees and…
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