Category Archives: sundress

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S SUMMER DRESS FIND

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – 1970'S SUMMER DRESS FIND.

AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS IN THE TRUE VINTAGE WORLD

AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS IN THE TRUE VINTAGE WORLD.

A SAUCY LITTLE FIFTIES DRESS (AND THE LINGERIE SLIP I WEAR!)

A SAUCY LITTLE FIFTIES DRESS (AND THE LINGERIE SLIP I WEAR!).

ONE OF MY FAVORITE (I SAY THAT A LOT!) DRESSES FROM THE 1970’S, BY COS COB

ONE OF MY FAVORITE (I SAY THAT A LOT!) DRESSES FROM THE 1970'S, BY COS COB.

BEAUTIFUL PALE PETAL-PINK FROCK – TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950’S

BEAUTIFUL PALE PETAL-PINK FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES

From the ’50’s with a back center zipper, longer skirt and skinny, covered belt. White piping detail around the neck and armholes and lovely floral embroidery + applique’ on the skirt. Too bad it doesn’t show well in this photo.

This dress is very feminine and is another that can be casual or semi-dressy, depending on how you wear it. In any case, it always looks cool, classic and lady-like.

It has no label so who knows where it was made. Finds like this one are rare, but not for me . . . . . . . . . . . ..

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE 1950’S

A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE 1950'S.

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

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 . .. . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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ANOTHER CUTE COTTON DRESS FROM THE ’50’S – ’60’S

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

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

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!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE COTTON CANDY CONFECTION OF A FROCK – EARLY 1960’S

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