Another of my last year’s finds. When I’m traveling, it’s possible only to photograph things on a hanger; but, now that I have the stellar Stella working with me, I can picture them properly.
This dress is made of a lovely, slinky rayon – probably with a hand (feel) a lot like the real ones from the 1930’s. You can’t beat the drape of a really nice rayon fabric and how it falls over and accentuates the body.
The collar and tie are real stylistic touches from the Thirties era, too, and who can beat that color for the up-coming season? A really nice retro piece is sometimes worth collecting – especially when it’s also true vintage . . . . .
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Another one of my favorites – love these colors on a day like today!
The Koret company made women’s clothing starting in the 1930’s or 1940’s and had several off-shoots over the years. This lovely day-dress is a plus size, believe it or not, by a division called Korelle. It would now fit what we would call a medium size.
It’s made of a heavy, slinky nylon, polyester or blend and look at those colors! I have another one very much like it.
There’s a metal zipper at the waist on the left, and the fabric-covered belt. The buttons have huge blue rhinestones in them.
I just love the colors. This type of material takes color so well and drapes so nicely. The style is always flattering.
Koret made some very nice things over the years and they are still in business, apparently, though I can’t say that what they produce now is particularly distinguished. Only the true vintage examples that have been in…
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