Imagine my delight finding this LBD!! Very Mad Men, Jackie O and all that. It was originally purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue. What could be a better item to have as a wardrobe staple? I’ll have fun with this one.
A black crepe in perfect condition, from the early to mid-1960’s. However, this design is so elegant and classic, that it’s timeless.
Back metal zipper and generous hem allowance, careful tailoring throughout and a high-quality decorative trim at the neck and hem. The embroidered label inside is a real plus, too.
Most of my recent finds have been good fits for me and require little, if any, attention. Thank you, fashionistas of the past, who loved and looked after your clothing so well . . . . . . . . ..
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This fabulous 100% cotton dress was made in West Germany, obviously before 1989 and maybe many years before that. Yes, it’s another new find that’s out-of-season right now in North America and most of Europe, but I love, love, love this anyway and couldn’t wait to show it!
Forties style is so wonderful. I love the cut-in shoulders that give a halter neckline feel without the bare upper back. It’s one of my favorite styles and I’ve been so fortunate lately to find some true vintage Forties, too. Shirtwaist ease is always great – red and white polka dots – a nipped-in waist and midi hemline ………… Fashion heaven!!
Plus, it’s got that true vintage West German quality of workmanship and materials that make it a really good investment, no matter what. It’s in perfect condition and will continue to last. What could be better? . . . . . .
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Both of these garments were custom-tailored in the late 1950’s to early 1960’s. Here’s the holiday dress from last year properly modeled on Stella, finally – just look at those wonderful rhinestone buttons and belt buckle. Try finding those now! I’d tend to wear it at Christmas, but it would be beautiful at a dressy Thanksgiving dinner, too.
The skirt is a new find, in a slightly deeper red, which I love. Dresses are great, but I’m always happy to find separates because of their versatility. Now I have something true vintage to wear with pretty blouses and sweaters.
Black is always superb, but I love red and these unusual finds just put me in the holiday spirit!
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I’ve just found several lovely handbags and will show them to you over the next few days. Remember, I promised that there will be several warm-weather items coming along with the more seasonal (for the northern hemisphere) kinds of things.
This one is a macrame’ type of weave (the kind of thing that women were really keen about doing at home in the 1970’s), but was done commercially, with not a mistake to be found and on a small scale. Most home-made macrame’ (not all of it) is much larger so it’s wonderful to find a hand-made item in a small, elegant size and style.
The purse is fully-lined in white fabric, with a small inside pocket and the maker’s label inside, too. This was the way that they made these bags in the Fifties and Sixties. The outside is the important part, as the inside is almost always very plain.
Nothing looks nicer with a Spring or Summer frock, casual or dressed-up. In every true vintage wardrobe, a small selection of white bags is a must!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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