Although I much prefer Hawaiian garb from the 1940’s and 1950’s, I sometimes will pick up things from the ’60’s, and ’70’s, too.  The fabric used was still very …

Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1970’S HAWAIIAN GOWN

Stella by starlight in my fabulous Lillie Rubin evening coat – perfect for any special dressy occasion.  From somewhere between 1955 and 1963, it’s the most beautiful bright emerald gre…

Source: TRUE VINTAGE JEWEL-TONE EVENING COAT – IN EMERALD GREEN

Beautiful broad-shouldered brown cape – maybe muskrat  – from the 1930’s or 1940’s.  I’ll photo it for you when I return to Headquarters, along with my other recent discoveries.  Couldn’t pass this one up, although I have others.  Though excellent, the condition isn’t quite as perfect, so I’ll feel free to wear it out and about more often.  Fun!

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An unusual dark plaid, but a shirtwaist style and definitely for warmish weather.  Notice the second layer of skirt, with a little ruffle at the top.  I wonder if the fabric she used was sold from …

Source: BACK IN TIME AGAIN – 60 OR 70 YEARS. A COTTON HOME-SEWN TRUE VINTAGE FROCK – 1940’S/1950’S

I was browsing through a few OLD  family yearbooks at my parent’s home and look what I found.  This photo is fabulous evidence of the classic and enduring style of the spectator pump – …

Source: YES!!! LOOK WHAT SHE’S GOT ON HER FEET – TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1938

In these few photos from an early – 1960’s needlework magazine, the styles are very plain and, in some cases, they are so generic that they’re very boring!  BUT, every woman pictu…

Source: MID – CENTURY TRUE VINTAGE ELEGANCE: WHAT REALLY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

A classic!  These are just a run-of-the-mill example, probably made in the Sixties or Seventies, but they just go to show how enduring this style is.  Spectators have been showing up in fashion sin…

Source: TRUE VINTAGE SPECTATOR PUMPS FROM THE 1970’S

An improved photo of a previous year’s discovery in Canada –  LOVE this one so much.  A little big on me, so I probably won’t keep it, although altering things to fit is often ver…

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

Source: 1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS

     Although 1970’s fashions are definitely not a big deal for me, I will pick up something that is especially nice.  I like this one because of the diagonal stripe contrast on top, nice dra…

Source: 1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS