Source: “NEW” DISCOVERY! TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1960’S FLOWER-POWER BLOUSE BY MISTER LEONARD
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“NEW” DISCOVERY! TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1960’S FLOWER-POWER BLOUSE BY MISTER LEONARD
This is the most wonderful sheer flower-print blouse with big pirate sleeves!!! It’s so FLOWER POWER in the colors that were popular then.
All the telling tailoring signs of the time are there, too – the cut and the finishing details. Can’t wait to photograph it on Stella, who will give the style it’s correct shape.
But, the best shape is when I get to wear it! And, it’s just my size . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSY BLOUSE
BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSY BLOUSE
Here’s a great picture of a Sixties blouse that would have been worn to a holiday party or a dance. Not my style, personally, but it’s so perfectly of that time and in such wonderful condition – how could I resist?
With buttons all the way up the back, a well-finished hem made to wear untucked over dress pants or a long skirt and that jabot-type flounce at the collar (SO ’60’s!), it’s another of those garments with British influence. Could work very well as part of a Halloween costume, too.
The maker’s label is even embroidered in gold thread. Someone took very good care of this top and kept it for special occasions. I’ve been really fortunate lately to find so many vintage blouses and shirts in outstanding condition! Often, these pieces are like slacks – they accumulate so much wear over the years with stains and tears that they’ll end up being discarded by the original owner.
But, thanks to the superior quality of true vintage clothing and the care many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers took with their wardrobes, some of them are still out there to be discovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSES AND SHIRTS – I’VE COME UP WITH A TON RECENTLY!
TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSES AND SHIRTS – I’VE COME UP WITH A TON RECENTLY!
Here’s a proper picture of the wonderful Fifties/Sixties blouse that I recently found in New Mexico. I’ll start getting into more seasonal items tomorrow, but this top could be worn any time of year with a jacket or sweater.
My favorite look would be to wear this with a pair of cigarette pants, and maybe a neckscarf or colorful costume necklace a’la 1950’s. Pencil skirt, pleated skirt, capris or shorts – any of those will look great. True vintage accessories are always important to spark a look like this one.
With regard to the style, I love cap sleeves, extended shoulders and bateau necklines – but the neatest thing is that it’s made to wear belted, with little loops sewn in the side seams. The original belt is, alas, missing but I think that it was a slim fabric tie. Easy to replace. For a dressier look, the buckle belt I’m showing in the photo works really well.
It’s just made for Madge’s figure, no? But, it looks pretty good on me, too . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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RARE MID-CENTURY FEMININE COTTON LINGERIE FULL SLIP
RARE MID-CENTURY FEMININE COTTON LINGERIE FULL SLIP
Remember I said I’d show this one a bit later – very different from it’s fancier nylon cousins. I’m always thrilled to discover a true vintage one, because they aren’t common. Absolutely the best for wearing with summer dresses (or even as a nightgown). Some people wear them as dresses alone.
No one wants to smother in a nylon slip on hot days, no matter how gorgeous it is! But, many vintage and some modern dresses really need an undergarment like that in order to look their best. Smooth cotton will enhance the fit just as well as nylon or rayon, while being wonderfully comfortable.
This piece is short, too, compared to most of the slips of that era so that’s a plus. So pretty! I love the innocent style of the lace and embroidery decorations. So, even though it’s out of season here in North America, it’s another sleuthing success . . . . . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY NOVELTY SKIRT – CUTE AND PREPPY
TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY NOVELTY SKIRT – CUTE AND PREPPY
This is another new find – just about two weeks ago. The Country Club set loved things like this in the Sixties and early Seventies (they probably still do) – well-tailored cotton with strawberries and dandelions all over. It is very cute.
The style is perfectly classic, with a button-up front and gathered tie waistline. Despite its fashion history, it stands on its own as a really fun and high-quality piece that I can get a lot of mileage from.
From the same era as the pink sleeveless dress I showed about 2 weeks ago. In a casual setting you can never go wrong with this one, but you might keep them guessing just a little . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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