I picked this up because I love old silk scarves with pictures on them. This one is also in perfect condition, with a hand-rolled edging – as all the best scarves should have.
It’s sometimes hard to find one that doesn’t have stains, tears or hemming problems, so this is a great discovery. Funky and cute!
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Just the other day, I discovered about half a dozen of these beautiful lingerie slips from the 1950’s or late 1940’s. I already had two or three others similar to the one on the left, but it has been several years since I found them. Those like the perfect, classic beauty on the right are a bit more common but still are tricky to find.
Do take a close-up view of the lace and trims on these stunners. They are just so lovely. And, of course, the heavy nylon is wonderful to touch. The longer length of Fifties slips is great for wearing with dresses from that same era but they’re also fabulous worn as nightgowns or slip-dresses.
There’s one of a different type that I’ll show in another post later on, so stay tuned . . . . . . . . . .
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Aren’t these just amazing? Brand “new” Mod pumps – just right on a date with the man wearing the shirt in yesterday’s post.
This is one of my favorite shoe colors and, in this case, made of easy-care vinyl. Of course, I would prefer leather but Corfam is iconic Sixties and has its advantages, too.
Mid-heel pumps are also iconic Sixties and will look great with many different outfits. Wow – I’m really in rare find heaven recently! Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner . . . . . . .
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Men’s true vintage shirts in great condition are an even more elusive find than women’s are because, alas, you blokes have never been known for looking after your clothing very well. So many wonderful pieces just haven’t survived.
But, this one – in the silkiest, most beautiful rayon weave, is almost like new. Looks like another example of the late Sixties, “Carnaby Street” days (like the women’s blouse shown yesterday), but that’s indefinite and subject to further research..
The pockets are so skillfully applied that I almost didn’t see one of them and saw the other one mostly because I expected it to be there. Superb tailoring and marvelous fabrics are two of the factors that make vintage fashion so fabulous.
Fun, fun, fun . . . . . . . . . . . .
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There’s nothing like cottons from the 1960’s and before. And, the gorgeous, lady-like styles from those past decades have never been done as well since then. I’m always so excited to find another one!
The trims are beautifully made and the tailoring is impeccable. Nice buttons, too. The fit is excellent. The fabric feels soft but substantial and lasts forever.
Although sometimes a little fussy, styles from the late 1960’s are fun and have that British flair that was popular then. Of course, it looks great with the ribbon skirt shown yesterday or a mini, but I like them with jeans, too, or bell-bottom pants.
The new finds just keep on coming. Groovy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In almost the same shade of green as yesterday’s dress, I discovered this skirt on the same day. Wow – I’ve just recently found a trove of true vintage dresses, skirts, accessories, lingerie, shirts and blouses (we’ll get to the one Stella’s wearing later). Not to mention, of course, my fabulous vintage navy pea jacket find!
Dresses and suits made of this knit material with grosgrain ribbon sewn closely all over in a swirly pattern were very popular among the dressier set in the Fifties. I have a black suit decorated this way and I remember that my great grandmother had a dress. This skirt might have had a matching jacket originally since, as I said, this style is usually seen in dressy garments.
However, it will work well as a separate, too, and is a great foundation for a beautiful blouse or sweater – no jacket needed. That’s one thing I like about true vintage suits as opposed to dresses – although our grandmothers were tied in to wearing the jacket and skirt together as an “outfit”, as dictated by the fashion rules of the time, we can do so many wonderful things with the separate pieces now, as well.
Once in a while I see one of these ribbon garments, but very rarely – SO, it was ANOTHER Eureka moment for the Magicvintagespy. Life is fun!!
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I’m always thrilled to find one of these! This dress was custom-tailored WAY back in the day. It’s a rockabilly/housewife/everyday special that most women wore.
This one dates farther back than some, but is still in near-perfect condition. The only thing is that is seems that “Mildred” didn’t make a belt for it yet, so I’ve put on one of my own.
Years ago, women whipped up lots of frocks in this style for themselves and their daughters. They could also be purchased at department stores or discount clothiers. Depending on the fabric chosen and the details added, they might be very inexpensive or pricey and elegant.
There’s nothing more iconic of that time, so it blasts me right back to the past . . .
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I’ve been looking for one in my size for a long time and, THERE IT WAS! A real-deal men’s pea jacket in wonderful almost-black close-woven wool, with those buttons with the anchors on them. There are not many guys who wear a size 34, so this catch was elusive, but a good investigator never lets the trail get cold.
These jackets are so warm and have such a wonderful fit. Even a gal with an hourglass shape looks great if the size is right. Remember that these coats are made for working sailors who need protection from the elements while still looking smart and spiffy.
Just right, in time for Fall and Winter weather. Layered over a turtleneck sweater, or a cable-knit, or whatever. I can dress it up and around in lots of ways. I’m just so delighted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pretty in pink again. This beautiful summer dress is in virtually perfect condition – its owner was very meticulous about caring for her clothing, like so many women of two or more generations ago. It’s a great example of the preppy styles that were very popular during the Sixties and early 1970’s.
Floral applique’s in front and a belted waist. Traditional and lady-like in design, classic in tailoring with all the touches of a well-made garment. This was the favorite every-day style of the country-club set back in the day (maybe still is – traditional tastes don’t seem to change much).
So, for a proper and buttoned-down look this frock is just right. It’s so classic and subtle, you could get by with it anywhere and always look well-dressed – like, maybe, for dinner with the future in-laws . .. .. . . . . . . . . ..
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This beautiful skirt is a full circle, decorated in the style of some Native American costumes that was very popular in the 1950’s. It seems like these beautiful clothes were “discovered” by tourists and movie-goers during the Forties and it became a real trend to buy them as souvenirs of travel and to wear to casual parties (in the eastern U.S.) and for everyday out West.
Made of a substantial cotton, and always colorful with braid trim or ric-rac. Some were made by Western-wear companies and some were made at home. I love these for summer, but they are really 3-season skirts that look nice with sweaters, too.
Always makes me happy to find one!
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