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TRUE VINTAGE FULL-LENGTH CRINOLINE HALF-SLIP FROM THE 1950S

Here’s one way to look REGAL, even in a plain dress.

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TRUE VINTAGE FULL-LENGTH CRINOLINE HALF-SLIP FROM THE 1950S Even if you don’t have a Fifties dress to wear with it, put it under any long dress with a full-enough skirt and it becomes a GOWN.  Just perfect to make an entrance at a holiday party. . . .

The full length, high-waist elastic slimming panel and back zipper are all unique. Crinoline netting is sandwiched between two layers of fabric for comfort and a smooth line.

Foundation garments were so important in the past – usually more issues to be considered than even now, like garters and boning.  Their design was a real art and a science.  There are companies now which make “foundation garments” and hosiery in the old style, if you want them.  I ran into one in Australia!

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’s – EARLY 1960S SAPPHIRE BLUE TAFFETA PARTY FROCK

TRUE VINTAGE 1950's – EARLY 1960S SAPPHIRE BLUE TAFFETA PARTY FROCK.

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – BEST CHRISTMAS HOUSE-PARTY FROCK

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S – BEST CHRISTMAS HOUSE-PARTY FROCK.

NOW FOR THE TRUE VINTAGE LATE WINTER PARTY DRESSES AND SPRING FROCKS TO HAND-KNIT

NOW FOR THE TRUE VINTAGE LATE WINTER PARTY DRESSES AND SPRING FROCKS TO HAND-KNIT.

McCALLS 1961 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESSES NOW!

McCALLS 1961 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR'S DRESSES NOW!.

RECENT FIND – FIFTIES FORMAL FROCK & FOOTWEAR

RECENT FIND – FIFTIES FORMAL FROCK & FOOTWEAR.

ANOTHER “NEW” DISCOVERY! SUNNY TRUE VINTAGE FLOWER POWER FORMAL FROM THE SIXTIES

ANOTHER "NEW" DISCOVERY! SUNNY TRUE VINTAGE FLOWER POWER FORMAL FROM THE SIXTIES.

SUNNY TRUE VINTAGE FLOWER POWER FORMAL FROM THE SIXTIES

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA     This custom-tailored lovely was made for a formal dance sometime in the late sixties.  Polyester georgette on top, with a glossy skirt and covered belt.  As hot as it’s been lately, I could see wearing this to a Homecoming dance!

I really miss having Madge and Stella with me when I travel, but found a pretty successful way to present this one and it’s sisters that I discovered with it. (See yesterday’s post and tomorrow . . . . .)

Pretty and cheerful floral print in Mod era colors – so popular at that time.  Maybe a Prom dress?  Who knows . . . . .

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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES COCKTAIL/DINNER DRESS AND A FAVORITE FORTIES BLOUSE IN EMERALD

BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES COCKTAIL/DINNER DRESS AND A FAVORITE FORTIES BLOUSE IN EMERALD.

A TRUE VINTAGE DO-IT-YOURSELF WARDROBE PLAN FOR YOUR 1956 OCEAN CRUISE

A TRUE VINTAGE DO-IT-YOURSELF WARDROBE PLAN FOR YOUR 1956 OCEAN CRUISE.