TRUE VINTAGE SPECTATOR PUMPS FROM THE 1970’S

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…

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

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…

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1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS

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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…

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MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA

     This surprise find from October, 2014 looks a whole lot better on Stella than when I photographed it on a bed in the condo!  I simply cannot date it accurately, though it is true vintage. Cust…

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MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES

LOVE finding true vintage dresses!  This will look amazing on Stella, but here’s your preview look-see.  May have been custom-tailored, with hand-sewn details.  Could be ’40’s, &#…

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ANOTHER LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S

Black crepe sheath style with a rhinestone buckle at the draped waistline.  The true ’80’s touch of shoulder pads with cap sleeves   Tailored well and of very good quality.  It’s …

Source: ANOTHER LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S

TRUE VINTAGE/RETRO HEELS THAT ECHO THE FIFTIES

     Love the lines of this heel, and the leather construction.  Heel caps are nailed on and materials all quality.  When true vintage (at least 30 years old) and retro are combined in one piece, i…

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JUST FOUND! 1960’S LUXE NEIMAN MARCUS HOSTESS GOWN

Embroidered all over with gold metallic thread, this designer dress from the famous high-end retailer is a fabulous find!  Couldn’t believe it.  Luxurious at-home wear that can easily  go out…

Source: JUST FOUND! 1960’S LUXE NEIMAN MARCUS HOSTESS GOWN

JUST FOUND! 1960’S LUXE NEIMAN MARCUS HOSTESS GOWN

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Embroidered all over with gold metallic thread, this designer dress from the famous high-end retailer is a fabulous find!  Couldn’t believe it.  Luxurious at-home wear that can easily  go out and about – there are no “rules” these days saying that would be “not done”.

I love true vintage hostess and patio dresses, as well as other at-home wear from eras past.  Often the better-quality items are in fantastic condition because they were worn sparingly and/or cared for so well by their original owners.

Just another marvelous day in Mid-Centuryland for the Magicvintagespy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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