AS COLD AS IT IS, i’M STILL GOING TO BE SHOWING SOME SPRING THINGS . . .
Another lovely shirtwaist dress for a Spring day, this one in rayon. It could have been custom made or ready-made – no tags or tell-tale details to help me be sure.
In most cases, dating true vintage clothing is not an exact science, but with knowledge and experience can be pretty close. This group (yesterday, today and tomorrow) make me think of something Bonnie, of Bonnie & Clyde, might have worn.
To me, nothing says “Spring” more than these pastel printed dresses in breezy styles. The lingerie that must go with them, because of their sheerness, just adds to the package.
When I find one of these I really jump for joy! It’s just one thrill after another because, you just never know .. . . . .
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This dress is one of my Mata Hari outfits and came from a shop in, probably, British Hong Kong – maybe Taiwan or somewhere in China. It has a label with the shop’s name, but no further info. It is possibly custom-made, as so many of the dressmakers will do in those countries.
Because it is a classic oriental style and a heavy jacquard material, I am unable to date it really closely – also has none of the identifiers that clothing made in the U.S. often will.
In any case, I love Eastern styles and the beautiful silks that they are often made from. The older dresses are still found. Some, like this one, are made from a synthetic blend. Many contemporary dresses are still being made in the traditional styles, so you have to know how to identify the older ones, if that is what you are seeking. Kimonos…
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Put on a sweater or jacket and look pretty in this one, no matter how cold it is!
Another favorite, the 50s styles with nipped waists. Love ’em! – who doesn’t – they’ve remained a fashion favorite for many years and a style that keeps on repeating itself. The wide neckline is also a favorite – SO flattering. I call it a summer dress, but the cotton material is heavy, so it’s perfect to wear almost all year.
The skirt on this one has a bell shape, too – an unusual feature that is somewhat unique. This dress was custom-tailored and the construction is very unusual. I’ve never seen anything like it. Although it zips up the back, there is also an inner bodice that hooks together. This may have been the design of the woman who sewed it – in place of a bra(?)
Sometimes you’ll find a garment like this that is as interesting on the inside as it is on the outside. The tailoring details…
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This is such a beautiful dress, in a slinky, sheer fabric that hugs the body. With puffed sleeves and a LONG front streamer that crosses under the bosom to tie in front or back.
It’s cut on the bias, with panels inserted in the lower part of the skirt to make it swirl at mid-calf length. There is also a dark blue slip-dress to wear underneath.
There is no label, and after careful examination I would say that this frock was made in the 1980’s or 1990’s, maybe by a small designer. The construction is very professional. At first, I had wondered if it was truly from the 1930’s, but I doubt it.
Such a beautiful mystery! It bears further investigation. The real joy is that it fits me so well . . . . .
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