Two beautiful evening hats in the classic beret style. They would be from the 1950’s or before. Hats like this might have been worn with the type of dresses I’ve been showing lately. …
Source: TRUE VINTAGE EVENING BERETS – VELVET AND BEADS, STARS AND MIDNIGHT SKY
Was I ever thrilled to run across this beauty! Sleek and slinky, it’s got great film noir presence. Another dress that Madge can’t wear, but I can’t wait to photograph it on Stella because it would fit her just right!
With a side zipper at the waist and fabulous design, it’s such a neat wartime style.. The color is tricky to photo – a medium mauve, grayish purple. Very unusual and lovely.
The best thing is the bead trim – and especially the trailing streamers that hang from the hip area. You’ll see more of these rare & interesting tailoring features in some future posts.. . . . . .
No, it’s not a dirty camera lens and Yes, there is a flaw on the front, with a funny stain or fade on the left bodice that can’t be remedied. However, it’s just the right place for a pin, a flower or corsage which early mid-century women often wore for a night out. I think I’d love a piece or two of markasite jewelry with this frock . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This example is not quite as glitzy as the two I posted a couple of days ago, but I guess that’s a matter of opinion. With elegant, classic styling and art deco chevron decoration, this dress is as sophisticated as the others, if not quite as showy. It can easily go from day to evening with a simple change of accessories.
Black crepe with a fabric-covered belt and little metallic studs across the front and skirt, it’s a little more day-time dressy. but beautiful enough for cocktails, dinner or a party.
I was SO happy to discover these rare frocks and always love finding them! More tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Another mid-century style – this time from the mid-late Sixties – but in a most casual house dress. Sorry it’s a bit out of focus – I love this print and always enjoy red. It’s in a half-size 14, which was vintage language for Plus-size but it’s really not BIG at all.
The half-sizes were cut bigger in the bust and pretty straight through the waist (I’ve pinned this one in the back) but the shoulders are small, so I can wear it fine with a belt. It was apparently belted originally because there are signs of belt loops.
I love the embroidered tag sewn in the neckline, the pointed collar and pearlized buttons with stems. The fabric, again, is a mystery but doesn’t feel like polyester.
A no-nonsense frock that any average homemaker might have worn while going about her daily housekeeping duties. Just the simplest and easiest thing to wear, and cute to boot!
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Fast-forward from yesterday – about thirty years . . . . . . . . . . . This surprising frock looks so plain, at first, but is elegant as can be! It’s made in a style that was popular, I’ve found, in the early 1960’s – a dress made to look like a 2-piece ensemble. Hemmed to hit at the knee or slightly below. Perfect for cocktails or dinner out.
Although it appears pink in the photo, the fabric is a vivid coral color in a smooth knit. I’m not sure what the material is made of. The sophisticated, simple style is very nice and I can’t wait to get it onto Madge, who I’m sure would do it justice with her robust and curvy figure!
The best aspect though, from a construction point of view, is the beautiful high-quality rhinestone trim such as we haven’t seen for decades! Each stone is set in metal prongs, like they used to do in the Thirties, Forties and Fifties. It is very lovely and adds just the right touch of dressy bling at the upper arms and hips.
Love the embroidered tag, too. I’m excited – haven’t found something of this particular genre in a while – makes it all so FUN! Another “new” discovery is coming tomorrow, so stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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