This is a modern or nearly-so version of a pretty 1950’s day dress and I just couldn’t say no to it! The fabric is lovely, the colors are so happy and the tailoring is great. Also, it looks really good on. What could be better?
Although true vintage is my real love, I’m thrilled to find a copy-cat that is this well-made and will be so fun to wear.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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An iconic Mod flower-power print, with sheer sleeves at the same time! The dress material is a loosely-woven stuff that they used to call “hop sacking” in the mid-Sixties (but, of cour…
Source: CUTE LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE MINI – DRESS FROM THE LATE 1960’S
Definitely retro (not REAL vintage), but I love the styling and the drape of the rayon fabric. It’s got the iconic fit of 1930’s – 1940’s sheath gowns that were so elegant …
Source: PRETTY AND GLAM 1980’S DOES 1940’S RAYON SHEATH GOWN
Definitely retro (not REAL vintage), but I love the styling and the drape of the rayon fabric. It’s got the iconic fit of 1930’s – 1940’s sheath gowns that were so elegant and dramatic.
The huge hibiscus flower is probably a bit over-the-top in terms of designs from wartime, but some very bold floral prints were made then, too. Anyway, I think this one rocks!
So, Mata Hari, move over! The Magicvintagespy is on a roll . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
BLOG: MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM
Finding true vintage handbags in almost-new condition is always a treat. Although summer’s almost over this year, the old fashion rule of “Don’t Wear White Wardrobe Items Afte…
Source: 1960’S SUMMER HANDBAG BY ANDE’
Here’s a better look at my street – market find. When I saw the print and colors on this, I just HAD to have it! When I touched the slinkiest of slinky nylon/poly/whatever fabric, I w…
Source: SUPER – FUN LATE SIXTIES DRESS FIND – FROM AUSTRALIA
This undergarment is so unusual – it could be worn as a dress itself, like many beautiful mid-century slips could be – but not because of exquisite decoration. It has extremely r…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S SPECIALTY LINGERIE SLIP – MADE IN BRITAIN, FOUND IN AUSTRALIA
This is a beautifully-made piece from a smaller, upscale company from the ’50’s and ’60’s “down under” – Hibodress. It’s been fun doing research on…
This one is made by Brooklin, the same maker of the mink-trimmed cocktail blouse that Stella modeled recently. I love the way the hem is finished, and, though it’s hardly visible, the f…
Source: ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND
So nice to encounter this one! Morris Moscowitz purses are always fun, good quality items – and some of them are really exceptional. This one has leather trim, nice hardware and little feet…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MORRIS MOSCOWITZ TAPESTRY HANDBAG
