Don’t you just love this one? Well, I do. Gingham isn’t for every day, but it is for always. I love it in shirts, shorts, skirts, frocks, tablecloths, curtains . . . . . . . . . nothing says “vintage” like gingham!
The best things about this one, aside from the great fit, are the neckline detail and the cross-stitch embroidery near the hem. I think that this must have been handmade (oops – as if all clothing were not!).
Anyway, it’s cute as can be and has a very fetching, though lady-like fit. I’ve seen a number of garments with cross-stitch embroidery from this time period, and it seems like it’s often done on gingham. Duh – wonder why – saves a lot of counting – have you ever done cross-stitch? Then you know what I mean – shades of 8th grade home ec.
My, how I do…
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Love it, love it, love it! What a cute little day dress in charcoal, with white machine embroidery all over and white accents. With the decorative pockets and a couple of pleats in front, she’d be stepping out in style.
The belt-keepers are also charcoal, so I put a black belt on just for display. However, I think that a white tie belt similar to the neck tie would look sweet. A matching belt could always be made from extra fabric in the hem, if that works, too. We’ll see.
So, late 1950’s or very early 1960’s for this one – just right for a movie date on Saturday afternoon or a little shopping trip. Take a close-up look at the embroidery. It’s really special. . . . . . .
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LOVE these soft, almost-sheer cotton blend fabrics that were used for little everyday blouses in the Fifties and early Sixties! This cute little number has very pretty machine embroidery all down the front.
It’s a waist-length style, with vents at the hem on both sides. Pearlized buttons with stems and cute short sleeves. There was a label, though it’s missing, but as is often seen in true vintage items of quality, some of the details have still been done by hand.
Plus, in perfect condition! I’ll really enjoy this one!!!!!!!!!!
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A rare find for me, and one of my favorite items . . . . .
I absolutely love this shirt and others like it. Sorry I don’t have a male model. The distinguishing feature is the embroidery on the left side. These little designs are so much fun. Some are really creative!
Men sometimes wear long sleeves in the summer, so I consider this a year-round garment. Especially when it’s in a lighter color. It can be dressed up with a sport coat.
Some shirts of this type have multi-colored designs. Usually the fabric has a bit of sheen and the embroidery is glossy. You can tell by a quick look that it is a quality original item and not a modern imitation.
I LOVE to find them! Would have adored being a curator of wardrobe for Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer or Warner Bros. back in the day.
It’s even more fun to go to the closet and decide which movie to play in today . . …
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