Today, on a more-or-less routine survey, I had wonderful good fortune. I’m just about to re-examine and photograph my newest acquisitions and get them ready to post on the blog. Because I have already scheduled postings for the next three days, expect to begin seeing these on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
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Here’s another mystery dress with regard to dating it exactly. It’s a tea-length party gown which has done some duty over the years and has a very interesting neckline, made to be worn on or off the shoulder. The bodice is boned, front and back, and the color is a rip-roarin’ red! Scarlett would approve.
Always fun, and I know that it’s at least forty years old. I doubt that it was custom-tailored, but there is no label. Interesting tailoring details in a seldom-seen style, which fits me to a T! However, I think I’ll need to invest in a corset for the best fit – I’ve never owned a regular brassiere that would do it justice.
When I get back to Headquarters, however, I’m sure that Madge will be able to do it justice. More tomorrow – stay tuned .. . . . .
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I’ve coveted and cherished the desire for more of these for quite some time – and here they are! The color is not fushia, as in the photo, but a nice lipstick red and they fall to the ankle on me, as they should.
I just love how these “pants” (hard for me to think of them that way) looked on Katherine Hepburn and Rita Hayworth back in the Forties. The slim waists and hip-hugging cut is so flattering and the easy legs are so comfortable.
What a pleasure to discover them, and in my favorite RED. I’m really on a roll with that! Must be the spirit of the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .
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I just love the satin cummerbund on this demure but dressy style from the early Eighties. It will look smashing on Madge, with her curvy figure.
Knee-length and sedate, this dress is nevertheless a knock-out. Black crepe is always classic and perfect. Black satin touches always ramp it up a notch for dressy occasions and certainly make this one appropriate for the holidays.
It’s also unusual to find a dress like this with long sleeves and that’s a real plus for certain occasions and for cold weather. Modern dressy black dresses, unless they’re cheaply made, frumpy or uber-conservative, never seem to have them and I’m always pleased with this option in a quality frock.
Leave it to true vintage garments to provide all the best that you could want from clothing, if you’re savvy and sneaky enough to find them . . . . .
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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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This frock would do nicely for Thanksgiving dinner or a December celebration. Properly displayed on Stella, you can see the 1940’s cut and tailoring.
Silk makes the drape perfect and the shoulder padding is just right – not too much or too little. 3/4 sleeves and a classic below-the-knee hem length will allow me to go anywhere with approval from ALL the family members.
It’s rare for me to pick up something this “new”, but when I have wardrobe needs, I’m happy to find a piece with well-done, classic retro style. This dress is by Maggie London and is, technically, true vintage.
You’ve already seen my green velvet treasure finds – there’s more velvet and sparkle to come . . . . . . .
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CLASSIC, CLASSIC, CLASSIC LEATHER OXFORDS TO WEAR WITH MY FORTIES FASHIONS . . . .
About this time of year, the fashion magazines begin showing the “new” Fall styles and, inevitably, I see clothing and accessories that echo many of the wonderful true vintage items in my closets. These oxfords are officially “vintage” from the Eighties, even though they’re styled after shoes from forty years before that!
Just goes to show that everything that goes around comes around and that is so true with fashion. Of course, some decades do it better than others and having some superbly made originals can be the ultimate best. I’m happy with these, because they’re still made of good leather with Vibram soles, and should continue to last as long as the 1940’s originals would do.
My original 1940’s ones are still my favorite, but they’ll come later. I’ve got a ton of shoes to photograph and you’ll be seeing lots over the next few weeks. These are from…
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Super Spring & Summer Shirts for the Guys . . .. ..
I LOVE these shirts! Of course, I can’t wear them (WAY too big), but I couldn’t resist anyway. The photo doesn’t show you the details well, so I’ll describe. Let’s start with the true vintage shirt on the right.
This one was made in Hawaii in the 1960’s or ’70’s. Beautiful heavy 100% cotton fabric that is so characteristic of true vintage garments made there before about 1975. Since that time, the fabric usually isn’t so nice, nor the construction. My apologies to Hawaiian clothing-makers if there are exceptions.
The prints on these materials are also superb – nice designs and astounding colors. The label and the buttons used are also good clues as to the age of the shirt.
The shirt on the left is retro – probably 1980’s – but it is such a nice reproduction of a 1950’s to early 1960’s men’s shirt that I decided to…
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