FROM THE TIME AND PLACE OF EVITA, WONDERFUL 1940’S FROCKS

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Let’s start with the simplest little day dress from Buenos Aires, Argentina, home-sewn in a breezy floral print.  A blended fabric of the day is easy-care, according to their standards of the time.  Nothing could be easier to wear, either.  What a great classic style!

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NEW FIND! 1930’S HOUSEDRESS FROM FRANCE

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NEW FIND! 1930’S HOUSEDRESS FROM FRANCE

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Mid-century Montevideans (yes, Montevideo, Uruguay!) from the upper classes had exquisite taste and deep pockets.  This pretty rayon at-home fashion is the most wonderful find!  Although I found a similar gown when in Paris, this one is more pristine and of a slightly different style.

LOVE the little built-in trains that the lingerie often had then.  Pretty, pretty, pretty.  Tiny red roses on a pink background.  What could be sweeter?  Someone loved this dress very well !  We’ve only just begun – more to come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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DRESSY TRUE VINTAGE HAND-KNITTED OR CROCHETED SHAWLS FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES, COTILLIONS, THE OPERA . . . . . . . . .

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THE LAST (I THINK . . . AT LEAST, FOR NOW) OF MY BEAUTIFUL 1940’S – 1950’S BED JACKETS

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TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWNS – 1940’S TO 1950’S

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A TOASTY FLANNEL ROBE FROM THE 1940’S – FEELS GREAT TO SNUGGLE UP IN JUST ABOUT NOW . . . . .

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A FAB LEATHER JACKET FROM THE 1950’S

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MORE GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE FROM THE 1940’S & 1950’S

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S/’60’S TRADITIONAL TAILORED MEN’S PAJAMAS

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