Thrill, thrill, thrill – I love finding these guys!! Bless your hearts, 1940’s women. You took such good care of your shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
With leather soles, so that they can be repaired as-needed forever. Visible wear of the uppers and insoles is practically non-existent.
These were more-or-less everyday shoes for a town gal who would wear them in the house and on errands. They could pass nicely for modest dress-up occasions, too. (Weddings, funerals, a dinner date).
Ever practical and always aware of the deprivations of the Depression and war, war-time and post-war era ladies got in touch with their courage and capability. It was only after the soothing and reassurance of the Fifties economic boom that they allowed themselves to be slipped back into their “place” as model housewives and mothers who became trapped in their new, modern homes.
The rest is history, which we’ve all contended with since. But, I am proud to step into this woman’s shoes . . . . . . . . . ..
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This is a little off my usual track, but had to show you. I’ve been scanning the radar for these for a while and, voila’! They need a little TLC, but that’s easy. They are in fabulous condition for their age and, as usual, they were a steal . . . . . .
This fabulous 100% cotton dress was made in West Germany, obviously before 1989 and maybe many years before that. Yes, it’s another new find that’s out-of-season right now in North America and most of Europe, but I love, love, love this anyway and couldn’t wait to show it!
I’ve just found several lovely handbags and will show them to you over the next few days. Remember, I promised that there will be several warm-weather items coming along with the more seasonal (for the northern hemisphere) kinds of things.
Here’s a fun find which is different from anything I own (so far). I’d put this on with my black wool sheath and some black leather boots! It’s a perfect partner to the dress shown earlier today.
The cut and design of this frock, as unremarkable as it looks (especially in this picture), told me immediately from when and what it was! It’s a soft wool knit from the late 1960’s.
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