PRETTY FOR PROM, BUT I WOULDN’T KICK HER OUT OF THE ST. VALENTINE’S DANCE, WOULD YOU?

PRETTY FOR PROM, BUT I WOULDN'T KICK HER OUT OF THE ST. VALENTINE'S DANCE, WOULD YOU?.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S SUMMER DRESS FIND

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – 1970'S SUMMER DRESS FIND.

TRUE VINTAGE LATE 50’S, EARLY ’60’S CUSTOM-MADE SILK PARTY DRESS

Yes, I keep pulling out my red dresses for St. Valentine’s, but hey – who cares if it’s “traditional” – they’re FABULOUS!

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TRUE VINTAGE LATE 50'S, EARLY '60'S CUSTOM-MADE SILK PARTY DRESS

This luscious dress is another that Madge can’t wear, because of the side zipper at the waist.  Soon, I want to put it (and several others like it) on Stella!  A hanger doesn’t do it justice, but imagine it as it fits – with a fitted waist and very full skirt.

Of 100% silk, with gold accents all over. I believe that it is Asian silk and was probably custom-tailored there for someone from the “West” who was vacationing or living there for a time.

It’s a beautiful dress and I gasped when I discovered it – it also fits me! What a perfect frock for a Valentine’s party or a really special date.

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SUPER – FUN LATE SIXTIES DRESS FIND – FROM AUSTRALIA

SUPER – FUN LATE SIXTIES DRESS FIND – FROM AUSTRALIA.

TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1960’S LBD FROM AUSTRALIA – ALWAYS A FAVORITE FIND!

TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1960'S LBD FROM AUSTRALIA – ALWAYS A FAVORITE FIND!.

BUT, RED AND PINK ARE JUST NOT MY COLORS! ST. VALENTINE’S DAY 1950’s COCKTAIL DRESS IN MOCHA

BUT, RED AND PINK ARE JUST NOT MY COLORS! ST. VALENTINE'S DAY 1950's COCKTAIL DRESS IN MOCHA.

RECENT FIND – 1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS

RECENT FIND – 1970'S STRIPED KNIT DRESS.

VERY INTENSE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY SCARLET SHEATH FROM THE 1950’S

VERY INTENSE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY SCARLET SHEATH FROM THE 1950'S.

VERY INTENSE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY SCARLET SHEATH FROM THE 1950’S++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Can’t wait to put this on Stella some day, now that I’ve got a model who can wear it!

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VERY INTENSE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY SCARLET SHEATH FROM THE 1950'S

Now we’re getting REALLY serious – this velveteen sheath with a cowl neckline and fabulous shoulder tails is the ultimate chic. Dark red with a rayon lining – it’s one of a kind.

Imagine an entrance in THIS! Aside from the color, it’s not in-your-face, but would initiate and hold stares of wonder and disbelief.

You must be prepared to wear a dress like this, and it’s not for anyone without PRESENCE. Your date had better have some, too. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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SHEER 1950’S PARTY DRESS AND SILK SLIP

SHEER 1950'S PARTY DRESS AND SILK SLIP.