A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE DRESS, HOME-SEWN IN THE 1950’S

Put on a sweater or jacket and look pretty in this one, no matter how cold it is!

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A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE DRESS, HOME-SEWN IN THE 1950'S

Another favorite, the 50s styles with nipped waists. Love ’em! – who doesn’t – they’ve remained a fashion favorite for many years and a style that keeps on repeating itself. The wide neckline is also a favorite – SO flattering.  I call it a summer dress, but the cotton material is heavy, so it’s perfect to wear almost all year.

The skirt on this one has a bell shape, too – an unusual feature that is somewhat unique. This dress was custom-tailored and the construction is very unusual. I’ve never seen anything like it. Although it zips up the back, there is also an inner bodice that hooks together. This may have been the design of the woman who sewed it – in place of a bra(?)

Sometimes you’ll find a garment like this that is as interesting on the inside as it is on the outside. The tailoring details…

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ANOTHER FIND “DOWN UNDER” – TRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC WHITE BLOUSE

ANOTHER FIND "DOWN UNDER" – TRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC WHITE BLOUSE.

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE FROCK, IN 1930’S STYLE

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA     This is such a beautiful dress, in a slinky, sheer fabric that hugs the body.  With puffed sleeves and a LONG front streamer that crosses under the bosom to tie in front or back.

It’s cut on the bias, with panels inserted in the lower part of the skirt to make it swirl at mid-calf length.  There is also a dark blue slip-dress to wear underneath.

There is no label, and after careful examination I would say that this frock was made in the 1980’s or 1990’s, maybe by a small designer.  The construction is very professional.  At first, I had wondered if it was truly from the 1930’s, but I doubt it.

Such a beautiful mystery!  It bears further investigation.  The real joy is that it fits me so well . . . . .

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BEAUTIFUL BLUE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS & SHOES

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I have so many “new” finds to share with you! This frock is one of them, and the shoes to go along – not an original set, but they complement each other fabulously. The pumps have fabric-covered uppers and are vintage Naturalizer, same era.

Yesterday I did not mention re: the mink-trimmed dress that it has THREE (yes, 3!) sets of strap-holder loops sewn in the neckline. Front, shoulder and back to keep your lingerie out of sight. If that isn’t quality and elegance, I don’t know what is! Most of my nice true vintage dresses have this feature.

This illustration of vintage bras (a newer picture, from a recent issue of Energy Times, believe it or not) is fun and probably exactly what Stella would be wearing under any of the dresses I’ve shown recently. Fun for a Madonna concert, maybe, but can’t imagine wearing one . . . . .

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TRUE BLUES – MORE TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSES AND COORDINATING SHOES

TRUE BLUES – MORE TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S DRESSES AND COORDINATING SHOES.

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY OFF-WHITE SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS – AND A SHOE SUGGESTION

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY OFF-WHITE SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS – AND A SHOE SUGGESTION.

ANOTHER RECENT FIND! SWEETEST EVER TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S WHITE EYELET FROCK

ANOTHER RECENT FIND! SWEETEST EVER TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S WHITE EYELET FROCK.

ANOTHER RECENT FIND! SWEETEST EVER TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S WHITE EYELET FROCK

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Nothing more classic, feminine and beautiful than vintage white eyelet! “The Sound of Music”, “Heidi” and simpler times come to mind. This gown could potentially go from casual to Prom.

It has a long metal zipper in back, fitted waist, lovely bows on the shoulder straps and otherwise elegant simplicity. Lined and very nicely constructed. What a pleasure it was to discover this one!

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TRUE VINTAGE KEDS FROM THE 1980’S OR 1990’S

TRUE VINTAGE KEDS FROM THE 1980'S OR 1990'S.

TRUE VINTAGE LATE FIFTIES DAY DRESSES . . . . . RECENT ADDITIONS TO MY COLLECTION

TRUE VINTAGE LATE FIFTIES DAY DRESSES . . . . . RECENT ADDITIONS TO MY COLLECTION.