Here’s another detour to the days of film noir – lets check out a couple of little black dresses from that time . . . ..
Black crepe with major embellishments. the dress on the left is quite form-fitting, but with no stretch, and has a small side zipper, so you have to wiggle in. It is covered with metal stud decoration.
The frock on the right – also black crepe – is less fitted and easier to get into. Has a huge beaded design on the bodice – looks like a Firebird(?) – I guess we can make it whatever we want . . . . . . . .
These are rare finds, and in excellent condition. A couple of cherished items – like a hundred or so others in my closet . . . . . . . ..
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Here are great nylon slips for Spring into Summer wear. When the weather has us in the doldrums, these will pick up the spirits and coordinate with the lovely pastels we are beginning to wear again.
Gorgeous lace and embroidery – the slip on the left may even be 1940’s. We know we’re getting into the 1960’s with the one far right because of the fabric and construction – not just the length – .some pre-WWII slips were short, too, depending on the style.
It’s fun to know all the details but I love each one . . . . . .
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A handful of fun separates when I had a bit of time on my hands: 1. a cute poly/cotton pajama top from the Fifties or Sixties that doubles as a summer blouse 2. RARE, RARE, RARE FIND of Fifties pajama bottoms – although they’re not a perfectly-matched pair, I think they’ll make a great lounging outfit together with the bed jacket shown earlier today. It’s always great to have these on hand. Nice lace at the ankles 3. a home-sewn Sixties shirt. I’d wear it with jeans, but it’s not the best job. However, worth buying just for the buttons.
Never miss an opportunity to uncover more clues . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I know, I know, I know . . . . . I collect so many of these that I’ll have to lounge a whole lot and eat many breakfasts in bed to be able to wear them all . . . . . . . . . . . . .. BUT
How can I resist? Who wouldn’t love a gorgeous little scrap of mid-century feminine luxury like this one? Although they are always pretty, I’m especially excited when I find one that is unusual. I’m not sure that I have another one in this green color or with this type of styling. Generally, they were made in pink, blue or sometimes in white.
The lace is especially nice, too. Even when I get to a point where I’ll have to part with some of them, this one is a keeper . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wowee! I love it so much! First off, this beautiful frock appeared to my spying eyes and I was transported to a dance in 1960 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheer, printed fabric over an acetate sheath – so pretty and feminine, with fabulous movement in the skirt. The pleats make the bottom half of the dress look a completely different color, though the fabric is exactly the same. Such wonderful wizardry in the beautiful tailoring tricks seen in true vintage garments.
This is the kind of find I live for – and I’m glad that they are frequent! I’ll have so much fun with this one. It’s done a lot of dancing and needs some TLC, but nothing I can’t handle – getting ready to party on. The “new” finds are coming more frequently now, so stay tuned . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
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