What a huge surprise to discover this little gem! It’s a capelet that may be from Victorian or Edwardian times – maybe someone planned to take it on the Titanic voyage!!! …
Source: RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES’ HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????
I picked up this little beauty in lovely, soft cotton. It could be from any time after the 1960’s – hard to tell since they’re continuing to sell them in Mexico and some stores …
Source: JUST LOVE MID-CENTURY “TRADITIONAL” CLOTHING FROM MEXICO – PARA LOS TURISTAS
From one of the best Western-wear dealers in the U.S., a vintage gingham men’s shirt in near-perfect condition. (Actually, I found another really nice one, too, but way too big for Madge to …
Source: CLASSIC VINTAGE WESTERN-WEAR SHIRT FROM THE SEVENTIES
I’ve left the shirt un-ironed to show that it is 100% cotton, rather than poly or a blend. And the feel of true vintage cotton – so soft and wonderful after being washed, worn and love…
What a gorgeous, tailored dress and jacket. Glossy rayon fabric with a shantung – style weave. The bodice treatment is so lovely. MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY BLOG: MAGICVINTAGES…
Source: ANOTHER 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S DRESS ENSEMBLE EXAMPLE – A STEP UP ON THE ELEGANCE LADDER
I love this little suit! The skirt is shorter now than it was when the outfit was sold in the early to mid-1960’s, but the skirt lengths did change just a couple of years later when the mini…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SEERSUCKER SKIRT & TOP SET – JUST THE CUTEST THING!
What could be more classic than a sailor collar? These have been popular fashion for decades and always come back. Side vents, detachable “modesty panels” in necklines, and tartan pl…
Source: RARE EARLY MID-CENTURY ICONIC “SANFORIZED” COTTON SAILOR BLOUSE
Stella is doing a 1950’s Janet Leigh thing this time (she loves her wigs). Just perfect in this custom-tailored red velveteen frock with rhinestone buttons and buckle. It’s a little w…
Source: FABULOUS FIND! FIREY RED TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1950’S FROCK . . .
Here’s another ensemble in that lovely salmon pink that keeps coming back every decade or so – more to come! This suit was such a fun find – look, it still has the original store…
Source: A TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1940’S – EARLY 1950’S SKIRT SUIT – JUST RIGHT FOR SHOULDER SEASON
An early 1960’s velveteen “all-weather” coat that I would double as an evening coat! Love the covered buttons and the beautiful attached neck scarf, plus stylish 3/4 sleeves tha…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S – 1950’S – 1960’S RAINY DAY GEAR: COATS AND UMBRELLAS
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