Another big thrill for me – finding this RARE pajama set with both pieces, and in virtually perfect condition! Made by Barbizon, of delicious cotton batiste with smocking and lace. The pants button closed and are not elasticized – I love that. Such a cute and comfy summer pj’s set.
Similar to the other clothing items that I like best, these are classic in design. The things that really set them apart are the superior tailoring details and the exceptional quality of fabric. Pajamas like these last forever if they are washed gently and are extremely comfortable.
Found these just last week, but I discovered another sleepwear treasure yesterday – so stay tuned . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s my neat-o find from yesterday. This is the best photo I could get, so hang with my description.
A classic wool crepe cocktail frock in an unusual style. Cocktails? Dinner? Theater? I guess it could be designed for any of these. Usually dresses of this sort are sleeveless and at least a little bit revealing, but this one is completely different.
Styled as a back-zip sheath with a bateau neckline – very conservative – but revved up by the sleeves. They are the best part of all: 3/4 length, with a slit in front up to the elbow joint, and trimmed all around with marabou. They would call for long, beautiful gloves and/or a diamond bracelet or watch because that’s where the attention is focused.
Fully lined in a soft, woven material – this dress is made to be worn during colder weather when the sleeves and wool content would feel welcome. It’s really nice to have a party or dress-up piece like that instead of having to resort to wearing dress pants or a long skirt and sweater during winter weather.
So I find, again, that there can always be something interesting hiding around every corner . . . . . . . . . . .
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Again, something unusual that tickles my fancy! I think it tickled the original owner, too, and maybe her date . . .
I’ll show you tomorrow . . . . . . . .
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This really neat find comes out of the “I Love Lucy” era. The skirt is somewhat wider than it shows, but not a circle skirt – a bit more refined and subdued dressy shirtwaist style.
Whether it was commercially made or home-made, many of the tailoring details have been done by hand. The application of the trim in front is an intriguing conundrum – done partly by hand and partly by machine, in a mysterious manner that defies imagination.
The fabric is a rayon weave with a bit of gloss and body, rather than a fluid drape. It’s so interesting to explore the different fabric materials, weaves and finishes – especially from the era from pre- to post-WWII. Every era has it’s fabulous fabrics, but that time seems to have a lot of them.
I’ve really been on a roll here, and it continues. Keeping my spyglass on the trail . . . . . . . . . .
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