Very tidy and elegant, these small hats would look lovely with many outfits, from black to pastels. From the Fifties or early Sixties, they are a quintessential lady-like finish to your ensemble. Beautiful face-framers – perched on the crown.
They are made of cellophane straw, a popular mid-century hat material. Subtle and chic, but oh, so glamorous. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This jacket and skirt suit is from the Post-war, change-of-decade time after WWII. As with a number of my suits, the skirt is not the original, which would have been a longer one, below the knee. With diligent sleuthing, I’ve been able to match up “new” skirts very well for color and fabric.
The collar detail on this jacket is so distinctive! Seems to be more of an into – Spring style, though it is of wool. I just love that white accent on dark navy blue.
The shape, also, is a favorite – nothing more flattering than that! This is probably my favorite era for skirt suits because of the fit and the pretty details that they usually have.
But, I have lovely jackets and suits dating from the late ’30’s through the ’60’s and you can find flattering and beautiful things from any era. If you have the eye to spy . . . . . . .
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This “walking suit”, with large braided buttons and a big shawl collar is made of heavy boucle’ knit in wool. The jacket is longish and the skirt (before I folded the hem up) is below the knee. It was sold during the post-war era 1945 – 1955.
Many suits like this have fur collars, a lot like coats, because they were made to almost double as outerwear in colder weather. Since women had become more active in the work-force, they were out and about more and their clothing had become less “dainty”, though still very beautiful. These might also be called “city suits” – made for walking the long blocks in downtown urban areas.
I’ve removed the fur collar, which had been hand-tacked on, and could certainly see wearing this today! With a pretty sweater and scarf, maybe a hat, it would be plenty warm – saves the bulk of a coat. Just right for window-shopping or errands in the city. Elegant and practical, too. Best of both worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s the perfect shirt to go with those 1940’s pants, right here on the left – ivory silk by Lady Manhattan. Nothing more classic and beautiful – unless . . . . .
We move center to a waist-length linen blouse that buttons up the back. Look at that fabulous lace neckline. How feminine and chic! Under a little suit or just with a skirt . . . . . .
And, the blouse far right can do the same job in sumptuous rayon. It shows more of the gorgeous hand-done tailoring detail that is so characteristic of true vintage garments.
They’re all treasures . . . . . . . . . .
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