Happy, happy! A super-versatile classic charcoal gray (unusual color that I didn’t have) rigid-frame box bag (it’s about 3″ deep) with pretty hardware. Beautiful leather, rayon lining and 2 compartments inside with a pocket or two, metal feet on the bottom.
I’m always happy to find an item like this one!
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Red, white and blue have been popular color combinations, especially in Spring & Summer, for many decades. Patriotic for some countries, but usually associated with a boating theme, in all kinds of clothing and accessories.
Lightweight jackets are always a must-have for Spring, Summer and Fall weather. This one has that classic look that goes over skirts and dresses, slacks, jeans and shorts. I was glad to come across it because I didn’t have one similar.
Yes, there are lots of modern jackets sold now that look like this one at first glance and Bobbie Brooks is still a modern label. What makes this one different? It was certain things about the material and the cut that told me, for sure. That is a skill I have learned which makes the “hit” rate high for me and multiplies the fun I have!
The magic and mystery are a daily thing for me, because you just never know what will turn up . . . . . . .
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I’m not sure which clans these may be from, but they are the real deal or very close. From Canada, where there’s still a large population with near roots in Great Britain. This is another “well-heeled” look in the United States. At one time, the girls who went to the best schools almost all had a tartan skirt in their wardrobes and they were extremely popular!
I just love the colors and the “casual but very well-dressed” vibe that they have. Tartan weaves, whether “real” or not, are often quite beautiful and the high quality ones are worthy of a place in your closet for life. The clothing styles also tend to be classic and enduring.
In this case, I’ve got two skirts – both in a kilt style. One closes with buckles and the other with buttons, and has a matching vest top. I suspect that these particular ones came from the early 1960’s or, maybe, the 1950’s.
Worn with blouses or sweaters, kilt skirts have been in elegant and stylish women’s closets for decades. Like any other classic separate, they’re as versatile as a pair of jeans (but these will last longer!) And, they’ll keep you a lot warmer! DEFINITELY worth grabbing if you find a real one!
Katherine & Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Twiggy, Princesses Diana & Kate. . . . .. . . . . … . they’ve all worn tartans – and so have men, too. Sherlock Holmes, . . . . .
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Now I’ll start showing you my best true vintage winter outfits, to go along with the beautiful lingerie. This suit from the 1950’s or early ’60’s is very tailored in it’s lines. Nicely made, for a small women’s clothing store (the store was small, and probably the women, too, back then!).
It’s not flashy, but is very elegant – the kind of pieces you could wear this way and that way for years. The fabric itself is very lovely, in a tweedy weave with tones of berry with charcoal mixed in. The collar is accented with suede leather. Nice buttons, with suede leather centers.
Just think of wearing this with one of yesterday’s full slips underneath. Quite appropriate for this month of January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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This is another new find – just about two weeks ago. The Country Club set loved things like this in the Sixties and early Seventies (they probably still do) – well-tailored cotton with strawberries and dandelions all over. It is very cute.
The style is perfectly classic, with a button-up front and gathered tie waistline. Despite its fashion history, it stands on its own as a really fun and high-quality piece that I can get a lot of mileage from.
From the same era as the pink sleeveless dress I showed about 2 weeks ago. In a casual setting you can never go wrong with this one, but you might keep them guessing just a little . . . . . . . .
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Pretty in pink again. This beautiful summer dress is in virtually perfect condition – its owner was very meticulous about caring for her clothing, like so many women of two or more generations ago. It’s a great example of the preppy styles that were very popular during the Sixties and early 1970’s.
Floral applique’s in front and a belted waist. Traditional and lady-like in design, classic in tailoring with all the touches of a well-made garment. This was the favorite every-day style of the country-club set back in the day (maybe still is – traditional tastes don’t seem to change much).
So, for a proper and buttoned-down look this frock is just right. It’s so classic and subtle, you could get by with it anywhere and always look well-dressed – like, maybe, for dinner with the future in-laws . .. .. . . . . . . . . ..
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