A COLLECTION OF FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1950'S – EARLY 1960'S DRESSES FOR EARLY FALL.
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TRUE VINTAGE FALL FOOTWEAR – A PAIR OF SHOES THAT REMIND ME OF AUDREY
FALL FASHION FOOTWEAR – TRUE VINTAGE, AUDREY HEPBURN-STYLE
The actress Audrey Hepburn, I’ve read, favored cute little low-heeled shoes like these in the 1950’s and 1960’s when she was making many movies in America and Europe. Though this pair are not quite that old, they’re of a style that has been around for decades and were made by a company that used to sell good-quality shoes and purses.
Nothing beats the classics and these are pure – Fall colors, back to school, practical casual fashion and comfort. Fashion items this versatile are a super investment, while looking so unique! Leather uppers with strong synthetic soles, they’ll last forever if they are looked after. Ahh, the beauty of a true vintage quality wardrobe . . . . ..
I wear them with a skirt and sweater, a jumper dress, slacks or even a simple suit. They’re a good choice for a day of shopping or sight-seeing or a long…
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TRUE VINTAGE FALL FOOTWEAR – A PAIR OF SHOES THAT REMIND ME OF AUDREY
MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE ’50’S – EARLY ’60’S?
TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S PUMPS – FLASHY FASHION IN ELEGANT LEATHER
I just HAD to have these when I found them! It’s interesting how they look so much like the fashion that became really popular in the early 1980’s “New Wave” era. The Fifties did some really fun, dramatic styling when they were coming out of their conservative period – think about fins on cars that were made then.
These pumps escape looking trashy by the fact that they are quality footwear, well-made of leather and not over-the-top in terms of the design. Their elegance makes them wearable with almost any type of outfit. In my opinion, that’s the way to make dramatic looks really effective, rather than just faddish or cheap and easy to forget (along with the person wearing them!) Vintage-era designers knew this.
A follower asked me yesterday how I date clothing, etc. and it’s not an easy thing to answer in a few words. Mostly, I just…
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MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE ’50’S – EARLY ’60’S?
NEW FIND! MID-CENTURY RED GINGHAM BLOUSE!!
A VERY PRETTY SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE EARLY 1960’S
FROM 1959 – TRUE VINTAGE SEARS & ROEBUCK CO. LINGERIE SLIPS
FROM 1959 – TRUE VINTAGE SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. LINGERIE SLIPS
Just found this lovely lingerie, and it was worth picking up because of the high quality and special features. Both have the same RN number. Maybe they weren’t sold at the same time, but let’s assume that they were sold in the same store, and not from the catalog.
Now we’ll go through the thinking process of a mid-century housewife making her decision to buy . . . . . .
Hmm . . . I really like this extra panel in the front that makes sure there will be no see-through. They both have that. Love the embroidery on the bodice – so feminine – – – both have that, too. Beige vs. white – hmm . . . . they’re both good, though the beige one seems a little more invisible, and it’s a nicer quality – just prettier somehow. The lace is a bit finer, and the fabric feels better but, wait, Oh. The white one is a Doesn’t Slip so no wonder it feels different. Hmm . . . . I don’t like it as well, but I guess that’s progress – it might be more comfortable and look better sometimes. Maybe I should get the white one, but, it’s just a little longer than the other and might show under that blue dress that I wear so much. Don’t want to fuss with trying to shorten it. Well, I guess I should buy them both. They’ll certainly work well for me and everybody needs several all the time. Not overpriced. But, I wonder what Harry will say – – Oh, well . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Just another household dilemma mastered by one of our grandmothers.
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TRUE VINTAGE SUMMER – A SAUCY LITTLE FIFTIES DRESS (AND THE LINGERIE SLIP I WEAR!)
I just love this dress, with the big bow and button in front. The colors are so sunny and really stand out!
It’s made of a heavy cotton that doesn’t show through, but I like to wear a comfy nylon slip under and this lovely orange one from the 1950’s just fills the bill. I really like wearing lingerie that matches my outfit and the fifties were famous for their bright undergarment colors (especially in slips).
With a fabric-covered belt it fits nicely and looks cute as well as lady-like. Just depends on which way you want to go . . . . . . . . . . . .
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