AUTUMN ELEGANCE IN A TRUE VINTAGE SWING-ERA JACKET
This jacket is another real favorite. I always like anything from the Swing Era and the ’40’s.
Swing style with an open front, loose back and interesting pocket detail. The fit is so elegant. I also love the decorative buttons on tabs at the waist, which are made as extensions of the pocket flaps. Novel idea.
The material is a heavy rayon (I guess) twill, with a rayon lining. “Tailored by Lydia Fashions New York”. I could spend all day imagining the glamorous life it led!
Very smart for work or for evening. Black is always extremely practical . . . . . . .
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LOOKS LIKE THIS CAME RIGHT OUT OF A 1940’S MOVIE COSTUME DEPARTMENT!
It certainly is a little cooler at night now, and I’d like to show a wonderful top that doubles as a jacket. It was commercially – made and has a label. The cut is so cool – I always love waist-defining styles and strong shoulders. This time, it’s a good fit for Madge!
Just look at those wrapped buttons! They appear on the cuffs, as well. The actual color is a bit less rosy than in the photo and more a burnt orange color, but it’s a very pretty hue. The fabulous rayon fabric has an almost iridescent glow.
For some reason, I like wearing a hat with this jacket. Some kind of fantastic ’40’s topper would really suit, but I don’t have any of the really wild ones. A fedora or big bowler style tipped back is nice.
Equally fab with slacks or a skirt, I really feel like…
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A WWII – ERA RAYON LADIES’ BLOUSE. FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE TAILORING, FABULOUS FABRIC AND ELEGANT STYLE.
This is a rare blouse, in a silky rayon fabric. If it weren’t for being a war-time garment, I might think it was a silk/rayon blend but, since the war effort used silk for other purposes, it was rare to find it in any clothing (or hosiery!). Rayon was King, and it’s a fabulous fabric. I just LOVE 1940’s and ’50’s blouses!
This one I’ve had for a while. It is finished at the hem to be worn un-tucked. Rather big for me, so I wear it as a tunic style. About 2 sizes smaller, it would be beautiful under yesterday’s suit, no? Great design over a skirt, however, and dynamite with slacks.
The beautiful coffee-colored embroidery is what also “makes” it. Mocha-colored items are a bit unusual, and a nice color to take into the Autumn. Neutrals are just about the most elegant, and versatile, of all hues.
It’s…
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VERSATILE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES AND SHIRTS – NEVER TOO MANY!
Today I’m showing some of my day – to – day blouses in colors, prints and solids. . . . . . hues that can go year-round. From left to right, they go from the early 1950’s to mid – 1960’s.
The dressier one, which is also sheer and lightweight, is on the left. Rhinestone buttons give it a girly touch. The way we do things now, it can be worn with a casual outfit but it would still look lovely under a suit or with a pretty skirt, as it would have been worn back in the day.
This cotton selection (the 3 on the right) has longer sleeves than my hottest weather group, but they’re so classic that they can really be worn any time and add fun to my wardrobe. The classic print on the center one and 3/4 sleeves are style elements that are favorites of…
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