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MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE ’50’S AND ’60’S

VERSATILE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES AND SHIRTS – NEVER TOO MANY!

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MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE '50'S AND '60'S 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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3 TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES/SHIRTS FROM THE ’70’S OR BEFORE

3 TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES/SHIRTS FROM THE '70'S OR BEFORE.

TWO TRUE VINTAGE SUMMER BLOUSES IN IMPORTANT MATERIALS

CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY . . . . . .

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TWO TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES IN IMPORTANT MATERIALS

Here are two cotton blouses that are made of quintessential vintage fabrics. I haven’t seen others like them made this way in modern clothing (meaning since about 1975 at the latest).

The first blouse is made of cotton seersucker. This has been a trademark summer fabric since the 1920’s, I’d say – probably before. It is known for being cool and having a nice texture that stands up to heat and humidity.

The second blouse, with the Peter Pan collar and 3/4 sleeves that can be rolled up, is a lightweight cotton blend. These were super-popular in the ’50’s and early ’60’s and, as simple as they look, there’s not been a fabric that performs like this since.

Of course, I like the style details, too – the large buttons and banded scoop neck collar on #1 and the dainty collar and 3/4 sleeves on #2. True vintage blouses are…

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TRUE VINTAGE LADIES’ BLOUSES FROM THE 1940’s & 1950’s

Warm weather classic elegance for any time – any place . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE LADIES' BLOUSES FROM THE 1950'S

I’ve got lots more dresses to show, but I’ll also be showing quite a few blouses and shirts. These are a dressier variety, from the ’40’s and ’50’s.

The first one, left to right, is a silk blouse by Lady Manhattan. It’s plain and could be worn for everyday, but is also classic & lovely enough to wear for a night out. The sleeves can be rolled up and it’s very well-tailored.

The second blouse is of linen with embroidery. Meant to be worn with a skirt. It buttons up the back.

The third blouse has embroidery and applique’ trim at the neck and is some kind of rayon blend, I think. They’re all beautiful and a testament to the elegance of common clothing then – items that the “average” woman might have owned. I wonder who she was? . . . . . . . .

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A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!.

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE ’50’S AND ’60’S

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE '50'S AND '60'S.

3 TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES/SHIRTS FROM THE ’70’S OR BEFORE

3 TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES/SHIRTS FROM THE '70'S OR BEFORE.

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!.

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES - WORTH COLLECTING!

Here are a few examples from my daily closet – blouses/shirts from the 1950’s and early 1960’s. Names like Bobbie Brooks and Ship’n’Shore and Villager.

There are other names, too. I’m just thinking about the most common ones. I love wearing them with skirts and slacks, jeans.

On the far left, a peasant blouse – looked great back in the day with a peasant skirt and espadrilles.

The upper three in the center – made from that lovely vintage cotton I’m always writing about, in great prints or gingham weave.

And, the one on the bottom – in my favorite red. A sheer-ish cotton blend with tiny white polka dots.

Yes, you do sometimes have to iron shirts like these, but there’s nothing like them today and it’s worth it!

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