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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S PARTY-WEAR – GREAT BOHO BLOUSE A’LA JANE RUSSELL

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Original True Vintage Party Dressing (or cafe' boho garb?)

Great black velveteen top from the 40s or, maybe, early 50s. It’s a vintage size 16 (can you imagine! Size 4 me can wear it, though it’s very Jane Russell w/o all the decolletage). Just goes to show how sizes have changed.

The back neckline is a wide scoop. There is a short metal zipper at the waist on left. Imagine this worn with a long sweeping skirt, a pencil skirt or cigarette pants with a wide belt – all black or imaginative color combos. This style can easily go elegant or boho/beatnik.

The style is really flattering & dramatic. The neckline is beautiful left alone or showcasing a necklace or long dangling earrings (not both, please).

Another fabulous example of original true vintage elegance, found unexpectedly. You just never know . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . .

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . ..

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . .

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LET’S “UP” THE TRUE VINTAGE BLING – RHINESTONE NECKLACES FROM THE FIFTIES AND BEFORE

LET'S "UP" THE TRUE VINTAGE BLING – RHINESTONE NECKLACES FROM THE FIFTIES AND BEFORE.

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET.

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.

STUNNING 1950’S MINK-TRIMMED DRESS – ANOTHER RECENT FIND

STUNNING 1950'S MINK-TRIMMED DRESS – ANOTHER RECENT FIND.

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN.

3 TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S – 1950’S VELVET EVENING COATS & JACKETS

3 TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S – 1950'S VELVET EVENING COATS & JACKETS.

TRUE VINTAGE SWING DRESS FROM THE 1940’S

TRUE VINTAGE SWING DRESS FROM THE 1940'S

A lovely swing dress, of two layers, with a circle skirt and lace mesh overlay. This is so pretty!

It’s got a v-neck front and back, with a long side zipper. It swings and sways and such a flattering fit. I just love that cafe au lait color.

I believe that the fabric is rayon, at least for the dress underneath. That fabric was SO commonly used during the ’40’s. It can pose some care issues, but it has such nice qualities otherwise that it’s usually worth it.

This is not a Here I am. Look at ME!! dress, but once you’re seen, you won’t be forgotten. Best not to choose it when you’re going incognito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .