LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1960’S DAY DRESS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

A very pretty example of mid-century style and tailoring.

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LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1960'S DAY DRESS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

From shopping, to work, to date – meeting or picnic, this dress is very simple, but stylish and feminine, too. In pale blue, there are two layers of fabric. The outer layer is somewhat sheer with embroidery all over.

The bodice has an interesting shape, with deep pleats along each side that give it some fullness and a cap sleeve effect. This frock definitely has style and could be dressed up or down – very versatile.

Many of the dresses from late ’50’s to early ’60s have elegant details like this. The form-fitting cut of that era seen in sheath dresses is so flattering! True vintage garments are rarely run-of-the-mill and often show these style surprises and very pleasing lines.

That’s one reason why they’re so much fun to find. Each one is a surprise and you just never know . . . . . . . . . …

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ARE YOU READY FOR THESE? TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S SUNDRESSES

Summer, here we come – Yes?

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S - EARLY 1960'S SUNDRESSES

Here we have two beautiful sundresses, in similar colors. Not really my colors – I’m a Summer skin-tone, rather than Spring or Fall, but who’s going to quibble when faced with these!

The one on the right has more detail on the bodice and even has bows fixed to the shoulder straps in back. It has a covered belt, whereas the other dress just has piping at the waist.

They’re both lovely, in a beautiful cotton. Madge wears it very well, don’t you think? Such exceptional fit and tailoring.

Either of them could go from simple daytime activities to work (probably with a sweater or jacket), dinner, dancing, a party or date.

I often see dresses like this in movies from that era. Wear them and step into a time warp . . . . . . . . . .

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YES!!! LOOK WHAT SHE’S GOT ON HER FEET – TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1938

YES!!! LOOK WHAT SHE'S GOT ON HER FEET – TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1938.

OUR GRANDMOTHERS AND THEIR MOMS AND GRANDMAS KNITTED SWEATERS ALL YEAR LONG!!

OUR GRANDMOTHERS AND THEIR MOMS AND GRANDMAS KNITTED SWEATERS ALL YEAR LONG!!.

A PRETTY LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE DRESS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER – 1950’S SHEER!

A PRETTY LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE DRESS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER – 1950'S SHEER!.

MY TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S SPRING & SUMMER FROCK BY LORA LENNOX – FROM KANSAS CITY!

MY TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S SPRING & SUMMER FROCK BY LORA LENNOX – FROM KANSAS CITY!.

TRUE VINTAGE LITTLE BLACK DRESS WITH IT’S OWN BOLERO JACKET – FROM THE 1950’S

TRUE VINTAGE LITTLE BLACK DRESS WITH IT'S OWN BOLERO JACKET – FROM THE 1950'S.

TRUE VINTAGE LITTLE BLACK DRESS WITH IT’S OWN BOLERO JACKET – FROM THE 1950’S

IMG_1305This lovely little ensemble was sold by Sears Roebuck & Co. and has their own label inside.  A stream-lined and lovely sleeveless sheath dress with black embroidery on the bodice, with it’s own matching jacket, but in contrasts of black on white.

I have several dresses of this basic design and will show a couple more of them soon.  It was a very practical and elegant style that could go almost anywhere.  Think of how a little hat, nice bag and gloves would dress it up.

Now, imagine dressing like this every day  . . . . . . .

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MID – CENTURY TRUE VINTAGE ELEGANCE: WHAT REALLY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

MID – CENTURY TRUE VINTAGE ELEGANCE: WHAT REALLY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.

NOW BACK AGAIN – 10 OR 20 YEARS. A COTTON HOME-SEWN TRUE VINTAGE FROCK – 1940’S/1950’S

NOW BACK AGAIN – 10 OR 20 YEARS. A COTTON HOME-SEWN TRUE VINTAGE FROCK – 1940'S/1950'S.