HERE’S ONE OF MY CIRCLE SKIRTS FROM THE 1950’S – IN AN ATOMIC PRINT

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ANOTHER OF MY CIRCLE SKIRTS IN AN ATOMIC PRINT FROM THE 1950'S

Hanger by hanger, moving on through my closet, a true vintage atomic print skirt in a lightweight cotton, so it really moves. That’s an advantage of the circle cut, especially for dancing.

Nothing could be nicer on a hot summer day or any other time from Spring to Fall, with the right additions. The top shown with it is a nice faux linen thing but is not true vintage. I paired them because of the color match, which can be tricky with aqua.

It’s blue, green and black with little satellite-looking things on a white background. Side metal zipper and button closure, with a built-in side-seam pocket for convenience.
Embroidered label says “Nelly de Grab New York”.

This is one of the few items which I have found on the Internet. Online is not my first choice for shopping, because I love my feet-on-the-ground investigating, but it is certainly a…

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HERE’S ONE OF MY CIRCLE SKIRTS FROM THE 1950’S – IN AN ATOMIC PRINT

HERE'S ONE OF MY CIRCLE SKIRTS FROM THE 1950'S – IN AN ATOMIC PRINT.

A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950’S

For those sultry, summer days . . . . . . .

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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE 1950'S

This true vintage dress is a favorite of mine to wear because it has a very attractive fit. The material is sheer and light – it follows the body nicely over a silky slip.

I’ve found several dresses from the ’50’s made of very sheer fabric. In this floral design, it’s airy and floats and plays with the light coming through.

In a classic shirtwaist style, with rhinestone-centered buttons and fabric-covered belt. Extremely pretty. Can’t wait to photograph it on Stella!

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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950’S

A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950'S.

TRUE VINTAGE ’50’S DRESS BY RUBY’S OF MIAMI

TRUE VINTAGE '50'S DRESS BY RUBY'S OF MIAMI.

TRUE VINTAGE ’50’S DRESS BY RUBY’S OF MIAMI

THIS IS A REAL STRUT-YOUR-STUFF FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE '50'S DRESS BY RUBY'S OF MIAMI

Here’s a REAL favorite of mine – straight from the ’50’s and Miami, Florida, no less! I really feel an attitude when I put this on.

It’s a heavy cotton or cotton blend material. There is almost a brassiere sewn into the front of the bodice, so no need to fuss about the right undergarments.

On top of that, it even has sewn-in bloomers below! That must be because the front of the skirt has a wrap-around effect. Very interesting! That’s why Madge couldn’t model this one, either, and it will be a little full-figured for Stella, but we’ll try.

I wonder who made the garments for some of these small shops that had their own labels – did they have seamstresses or did they buy small lots from wholesalers?
Anybody know anything about this?

It’s another mystery that has been perplexing me for some time . .. . …

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ANOTHER CUTE COTTON TRUE VINTAGE DAY DRESS FROM THE ’50’S – ’60’S

EACH ONE DIFFERENT, EACH ONE PERFECT . . . . . .

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ANOTHER CUTE COTTON DRESS FROM THE '50'S - '60'S

It’s been so much fun finding all the different styles and prints in this type of frock, which are numerous from that mid-century time. This one has a really nice collar – square over the shoulders and in back. It’s the only one I have with this design – a bit unique.

Sorry that Madge can’t model – she’s just a bit too buxom for some things and side zippers always pose a problem for gals with full figures. When I get home, a new photo on Stella will be on the agenda.

I could live in these during warm weather – there’s nothing easier to wear!

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ANOTHER CUTE COTTON TRUE VINTAGE DAY DRESS FROM THE ’50’S – ’60’S

ANOTHER CUTE COTTON TRUE VINTAGE DAY DRESS FROM THE '50'S – '60'S.

WHAT I WEAR EVERY SUMMER – 1940’S OR ’50’S CIRCLE SKIRT AND BLOUSE

WHAT I WEAR EVERY SUMMER – 1940'S OR '50'S CIRCLE SKIRT AND BLOUSE.

TRUE VINTAGE COTTON CANDY CONFECTION OF A FROCK – EARLY 1960’S

FERRIS WHEEL, ANYONE? . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE COTTON CANDY CONFECTION OF A FROCK - EARLY 1960'S

Time for a new color. This dress is spun sugar pink, with bubblegum, white and (dare I say it – puce). That’s an awful name for a color, but mixed with these others it is very effective.

There’s no tag remaining, so I don’t know for certain that this dress was commercially-made but it certainly looks as though it was. The bodice is lined and the belt would have required some exceptional skill to make at home.

This type of fabric was called “whipped cream”, I think. A type of synthetic, but I can’t say which. It has unusual body that gives it a form of its own. The tie belt and blousey effect create a flattering fit.

Back zipper – simple style, but very much a stand-out. It makes me think of a carnival in the summer . . . . .

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