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TRUE VINTAGE FLOWER POWER MID-1960’S DRESS
Back to Mad Men times . . . . . .
Someone custom-tailored this dress in about 1965. I put the tie belt around it just for effect, but it is an A-line style, which can be worn belt-less, too.
Although it doesn’t show well in this photo, the neckline is a wide, high scoop with a collar. The material is unusual in that it is fairly heavy and is almost embroidered with the floral pattern – not printed. The style and flower design, plus the back metal zipper, are the clues to its age. Although many copycat styles and designs are on the market now, this one just looks different and you have to have a trained eye and know the details to spot it.
It’s always fun to suddenly see a dress like this, because it immediately transports me to the ’60’s and all the mod and English influence that was popular then. That’s what everybody wore, who was…
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ANOTHER CLASSIC DISCOVERY – TRUE VINTAGE MID-1960’S GOWN OR DRESS. ELEGANT.
Doesn’t look like much on the hanger, but this dress will be stunning on Stella and is a knockout when it comes to quality tailoring. It may also have been custom-made. Little details tell the story.
The color, which does not show well in this photo, is a mid-range gold and the fabric is some kind of blend – probably rayon/acetate maybe with some polyester. The straps and skinny belt are crafted perfectly with clean lines and lie nice and flat, which really takes some sewing skill.
There is also a full lining of silky fabric in a matching color. Although the style is really plain, it is superbly elegant because of the quality and would look great shortened to knee length or mini length without violating the mid-60’s era that it is from. That would make it wearable as a casual-chic day dress, too.
Changing a hemline is a simple thing to do or have done, if your own skills are not good. Remembering little alterations like that can open all kinds of possibilities . . . . . . . . ..
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Here’s the flip-side of sweet – my favorite strapless number from the 1950’s. Rayon with beading and a killer fit.
I love to imagine where this one has or could have been. Smokey nightclubs come to mind. Maybe she was a singer.
It was a dark night in the city. The story you are about to see . . . . . . . ….. . .. . . . . … . . ..
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SAVED MY FAVORITE FOR “THE DAY” – SWEET 1950’S TRUE VINTAGE PARTY FROCK
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This one is my very favorite – in a silvery plum. I think Peggy Lee would have loved performing in this.
Your regular boyfriend can escort you around in this one, but he’d better be prepared for the competition . .. . . . . . . .
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