An early to mid ’60’s dinner or cocktail dress, similar to the mint green frock shown a few days ago but this one is not so “sweet” in design. It’s also made from a heavy fabric in faux brocade but has a satin sheath underneath and deep side slits with scrolled piping accents that give it an Asian look and a sophisticated touch. Sleeveless style also was a bit more daring back in that day.
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I just LOVE this print and, of course, the mid-century cotton fabric. Can’t have too many cool, pretty day dresses like this one.
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Just can’t escape this decade . . . . . . . A substantial faux brocade dinner frock in mint green – when “going out to eat” was a special event. The ever-present Sixties bow at the waist makes it official.
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This was everyday in the Sixties. Who wouldn’t love it? Definitely a favorite find.
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No worries about dog poop here, unless you trip and fall in it. As long as you keep your nickers covered, you’re good. This 1960’s take on the dressy dress shows off the physical freedom introduced by Mary Quant in 1964 when she released her mini-dresses on the world. Although hemlines will always go up and down, women have loved them since then (for better or worse!).
In this case, however, Stella looks smashing. And, check out that wide hem allowance to die for. . . . . . .
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How about a little barbecue in hippie/prairie/Boho style? It all comes together in this 1960’s patio frock. So many places to wear this one – now that the rails are off the fashion corral (Yes!) a true vintage dress like this goes from the patio to the Prom with a stopover at the picnic and the pop concert in the park. All in true cotton comfort.
However, without your miniskirt, watch out for the puddle and the dog poop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The best of many worlds with sharp shirt-dress looks, figure-flattering silhouette and tropical foliage in Miami colors. This day-dress has better-than-average styling from Liz Claiborne Dresses. 1980’s modern, but was still worth picking. Classics never die, but true vintage is still the gold standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A bargain store beauty, ready for a casual day out. The length puts it into early 1970’s does 1940’s revival time. Love the stripes and the pastel summer hues that were popular then – lots of baby blues and pinks were seen.
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In an iconic early to mid-1960’s style, this true vintage gown went to some kind of special occasion. The sheath style with embroidered overlay was extremely popular at the time; very “feminine” and pretty. All the necessary components for this type and vintage of frock are there – a metal zipper, hanging loops, a net underskirt for pouf and other tailoring touches to make the dress hold its shape and fit well. Close examination reveals it to have been custom-made, with some basting seams still inside.
Sweet!
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