Way before L.L.Bean, etc. there was at least one designer making a line of clothing meant for travel. Cool and light, with wrinkle-free ease.
This pretty top by Clair Tiffany is a fun example and a surprise for me. I’ve come across her garments only once or twice before. Synthetic material, with an atomic/abstract print and front tie decoration. Pure turn-of-the-Fifties-to-Sixties style and the colors are unusual, which is one of the best things about true vintage clothing and accessories.
Yes, the advances in fabric treatments have come a long way since then and the convenience factor in travel clothing has grown, but the vintage versions are much prettier and more interesting than what we can buy now. Have you looked through a sampling recently? Bor – ing . . . . . .. . . . . .. at a very high price . . .
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Can’t ever resist something like this. They’re rare to find in good condition, and always fun to pick up! Despite the obvious attractiveness of disposable tissues, true vintage and antique handkerchiefs are so interesting and many are exceptionally beautiful, with colorful printed designs, hand-done lace or embroidery. This one just makes me laugh – maybe the best kind . . . . . .
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This dress is beautiful. Despite it’s clean and unassuming lines, it is beautifully tailored.
Of black velveteen, it’s a party or dressy-occasion frock. Fully lined, with nice details at the hem, waist and sleeves. It’s the type of dress that might have been worn to a Homecoming dance or party, a recital or special dinner event.
Even though the style is “plain” (read Elegant), I love finding garments of such high quality because they stand out on that basis alone. It really gives me a lot of pleasure to wear clothing like this. Of course, I always love black . . …. …
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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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