Love the cap sleeves and superb fit. The fabric is luscious – medium heavy with glossy stripes. I wonder what kind of blend it may be? Those vintage mystery blends created some of the most fabulous materials ever.
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Love polka dots and polished cotton! Stella’s off to the State Fair.
Although this dress isn’t way old, it is true vintage and the classic and fun styling made it worth picking up and wearing. It’s very reminiscent of summer dresses from the 1950’s and early 1960’s and is made well.
As we go up and down, back and forth through the decades, stay tuned!
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Isn’t this cute? Someone custom-sewed it back in the day. Love the flippy skirt and overall easy style. Neat find!
Not much else to say, but the photos will keep on coming. Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Could be a Prom – party, wedding or casual summer day dress according to your wish! Love well-made frocks like this one, which has pretty fabric and trim as well as a liner that prevents see-through (excepting for a bit at the midriff and on the sleeves). Just right!
I’m always super-happy to find a gown or long dress of this genre and era. And, in perfect condition. Things just keep getting better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Those of you who have been with me for a while might remember a few years ago when I discovered my first 1950’s romper and was so blown away by the rarity of it. Well, now that I’ve come across a second one, well – you can imagine. . . . . . . .
Pure cotton, easy-on and off with button shoulders, elastic waistline and (the best thing!) a snap crotch. Potty breaks are no sweat here! It’s also, again, in my size. This one specifies a 1950’s size 12. That’s me!
So, couldn’t be better. A nice, classic gingham check that will go with everything and just the cutest fit. Can’t wait for the Memorial Day parties and 4th of July. I never know what to expect when I embark on an investigation, so keep my mind open and anticipation high because you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wowee – I’m over-the-moon again. My latest nearly-greatest find will be posted tomorrow. Stay tuned . . .
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I just loved the mid-century post-war vibe of this shirt as soon as I saw it. The cotton fabric is in a print very faithful to that time-frame, and some of the design details are, too. But, there’s evidence of a label which doesn’t look like it was an old one (?). All I have to go by is the remnant left when it was cut out. I’m not often stumped – but it gets trickier . . . . . . . . .
Somewhere along the line this shirt was altered and re-styled, probably to make it smaller. I love the piping accents that may have been added. The front probably used to button, but was closed to make a pull-over style. At the end of the day, I can’t definitely say what the true age of this garment is or be really clear be clear about it’s history.
However, it’s very fun and fits me! What could be better? I’ll choose to believe that it’s 55 years old and enjoy. You just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s a lovely, oh-so-flattering jacquard blouse for cocktails, dinner, dancing and parties. It looks superb with a long black skirt or black cigarette pants.
Notice the little bows at the waist. It also buttons up the back (I LOVE that feature of so many ’50’s blouses) with 5/8″ covered buttons. Very swank.
The fun thing about 50’s separates like this is that they were dressed up or down, since rock and roll, rhythm and blues and, later, cocktail parties became such a rage – on top of the more formal and traditional occasions that were always part of the social scene.
As usual, the cut and tailoring of this piece is outstanding. The fabric is quite nice, too. Just the right thing for a woman of intrigue to have in her closet, no? . . .
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While we’re in a New Year mood, here’s a really special dress from, I believe, the 1950’s. It’s more or less a cocktail style, but could go to dinner and dancing, too.
Originally, it had nude netting on the front bodice and upper back, with skinny binding around the armhole area and the neckline. The purpose is to give a bare look, without the bare.
Very elegant but, unfortunately, the material had some small holes which could not be repaired. I could not locate material of the same type for a replacement, so I reluctantly removed it and restyled things a bit to make skinny straps instead. It works! Being versatile is an indispensable skill.
I love this dramatic pointy accent on the front! The fabric is also very elegant – probably a rayon that looks for all the world like silk shantung. And the hourglass shape!
Worthy of Peggy Lee any day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All those keywords in the title say it – just look at this frock All the elements of mid-Sixties fashion are incorporated in this style, as well as the common mid-century feature of having been home-sewn. What a fun discovery! I’ll really enjoy it come summer.
Again, casual conservative styling in that flattering A-line shape. Pretty trim detail and a Mod print. So Sixties! Just the kind of simple dress that so many women made when first learning to sew, though this one displays some skill by the well-done attachment of the neckline trim.
Back to the future again – and we’ll stay there for a while . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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