Source: LOVE TO DANCE? HERE’S THE PERFECT TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY DRESS. . . . . . . . . . .
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LOVE TO DANCE? HERE’S THE PERFECT TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY DRESS. . . . . . . . . . .
With this kind of styling, you could do almost any type of dancing in it, but a Fall gala would be perfect . . . . . or think a cotillion or Homecoming Dance. You wouldn’t want to waste this fabulous Forties frock on the local beer joint, would you?
This dress, I suspect, is from the late Forties Post-war era though it could be from the early 1950’s. Black rayon with velvet cord decoration and those sleeves with ruching. I enjoy picking up on tailoring details that I’ve seen before (check out the ’40’s day dress from about a week ago).
It’s the velvet cording that is the stand-out feature. Looks like it was from a small designer line and styled with an eye to giving it a luxurious look. Originally found in a Southern U.S. state, you can imagine the social functions and elegant affairs that it may have attended on the back of some lovely Society belle . . . . . . . . . .
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RARE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MEN’S COTTON PAJAMAS – JUST WHAT I’D BEEN DREAMING OF . . . . . .
RARE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MEN’S COTTON PAJAMAS – JUST WHAT I’D BEEN DREAMING OF . . . . . .
The most comfy, wonderful 100% cotton sleepwear in near-perfect condition. I’m in heaven! It has been years since my last pair was discovered, and I’ve been thinking about finding more . . . . . . . …
And, in a great color for me. Blue always seems to be the men’s favorite. Love the classic medallion print and big front buttons. The waist closes with two buttons in front, and there’s stretchy elastic across the back.
Although it’s a vintage large size, the pants fit fabulously – not too big, not too long. “Will wonders never cease?” This pair was made in Canada for Simpson Sears, when the Simpson’s department store company was amalgamated with Sears & Roebuck up north.
Perfect now that evenings are getting cooler. No matter how hot and humid it may be during the day, I’m finding the urge to snuggle up at night . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S CO-ED NOVELTY SWEATER BY CAMPUS CASUALS OF CALIFORNIA
TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S CO-ED SWEATER BY CAMPUS CASUALS OF CALIFORNIA
TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S CO-ED NOVELTY SWEATER BY CAMPUS CASUALS OF CALIFORNIA
I just love this Sixties Mod sweater now that Fall is on the horizon. In acrylic with fun fringes all over, bateau neckline and 3/4 sleeves. It’s got an open weave underneath, so it’s not as hot to wear as it looks. Just right for transitional weather. The colors are, too – sort of a summer-sunshine-fall-leaves combination.
The Campus Casuals label may still be in existence but this item is the real deal from about 50 years ago – the last of my recent group of garments from friend Rosalie’s family. I can just see Goldie Hawn wearing it on a Laugh-In re-run or in a Mad Men episode.
This was during the time when clothing was becoming more easy-care. Acrylics rather than wool and machine-washable. Of course, I’d still wash this by hand or put it into a sweater bag in the machine.
It’s unusual to come across true vintage knitwear in fabulous condition, so whenever you do it’s a treasure.
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CUTE CUSTOM-TAILORED DAY DRESS WITH MATCHING SCARF – TRUE VINTAGE FOR FALL
TRUE VINTAGE FULL CIRCLE SKIRT – A SOUVENIR OF MEXICO CIRCA 1950’S
TRUE VINTAGE FULL CIRCLE SKIRT – A SOUVENIR OF MEXICO CIRCA 1950’S
Hand-painted on 100% cotton in “fast colors”, this skirt will swirl and twirl with a gazillion different blouses and tops, depending on your mood. It’s typical of the souvenir garments available then, but different from the ones my older relatives had collected in the 1940’s and 1950’s – each one is unique!
I love the typical scene of tropical nature, a small dwelling and workers resting in the shade. Perfect to wear while sipping a Margarita or Mojito under a palm tree (or on the back patio – Patio Party, anyone?)
Handcrafted pieces are always collectible, gorgeous and make nostalgic mementos of travel back in the day.”South of the border – down Mexico way” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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