Seventies shirts are always fun – polyester holds colors so vibrantly and the ’60’s & ’70’s were a time for great prints and designs. Some of the graphics were kind of ugly, too, but that’s part of what makes them so fun to wear. And some are really cute!
They’re good in cooler weather, but not for summer! Polyester was one of the “miracle fabrics” in some ways, but it has its limitations.
These are recent finds which I have added to my everyday closet. Not haute couture by any means, but I enjoy these easy wear/easy care items. However, no matter how “ordinary”, never mistreat your vintage treasures! I still care for them as if they were gold . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Although I’ve been showing lots of blouses in collections, here’s another one that I’m posting by itself because it is so unique and fabulous. It’s from the ’40s and certainly not my best color, but I wear it anyway. Wouldn’t you?
Brown embroidered edging around the collar and yoke, front and back. Brown vintage plastic buttons, an elongated wing collar and some attitude.
I currently wear this with a calf-length print skirt or a pair of brown suede jeans. It would look fabulous with a pencil skirt, too.
There’s some Western – style feel to it, which was popular for a while during the Forties. Lots of fashions of that decade owe it all to the movies. This was also true in the ’30’s.
Well, another example of the sort of sporty-classic-business-like styles that often, but not exclusively, appeal to me. That is, when I don’t feel like a princess, or a rock star, or I’m not in need of a disguise . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Here are a collection of my blouses in slightly heavier fabrics that will go 3 – 4 seasons. Perfect as the weather starts to get cooler. They are all from the 1940’s and 1950’s.
#1 is a striped beauty from Mode ‘0 Day. I love the collar on this, especially, and the interesting red and grey stripe.
#2 is rayon with a fun print, from the ’40’s. I love these funny old fabrics and designs.
#3 is a Bobbie Brooks gingham, probably from the ’40’s, also. It has little decorative pockets on the front.
#4 is a cotton lovely classic, ending just at the waist. A 1940’s or early 1950’s style. Interesting possibilities to wear this one with skirts, slacks or shorts.
It’s such fun to find a separate like these. I never pass them up – so intriguing . . . . . . ….
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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 mine.
With regard to care, most don’t need ironing and those that do may need just a touch – depending on how “crisp” you like to look. The two shirts on the right are actually cotton blends and were made to “wash & wear”. They’re perfect to put on under a jumper (dress or sweater).
Hand washing or, at least, a delicate cycle is best for these vintage beauties – not because they are fragile, but just to preserve them as long as possible. Easy to do – no problem.
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