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
These pieces were found on opposite sides of the world, several years apart, but they work here. Mid-century sheer dresses require beautiful, but pretty plain, lingerie slips of the right length t…
Since I haven’t shown this top in a LONG time, thought I’d give it a showcase today since it’s so perfect now (still needs a pressing). A wonderful rayon or acetate fabric with g…
Since I haven’t shown this top in a LONG time, thought I’d give it a showcase today since it’s so perfect now (still needs a pressing). A wonderful rayon or acetate fabric with gloss and a fabulous print. Made by Alex Coleman.
Last week, I got this blouse out to wear and decided to do a few modifications to the hemlines and add light shoulder padding, just to tweak the fit and got so excited about it again. That’s the fun of classic, quality vintage clothing – it’s good to go forever and can even be refurbished a little with great success – because it starts out so wonderful . . . . . . .
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Whoa! It’s too big for Stella (or Madge), and for me – but, I love finding wonderful things anyway. This, I believe, is a vintage size 16. This coat has a quilted lining and two …
Source: GREAT TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S WOMEN’S BELTED WOOL CAR COAT
Here’s a nice picture of that great rayon blouse that I found there. Love the fitted shape, which is a rare find in itself. I suppose that this shirt could go all the way back to the Fo…
Source: A MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FROM THE AUSTRALIA TRIP – LOOKS LIKE SIXTIES TO ME
Stella rocks this wonderful find from my recent trip. Can’t wait to wear it over a long black skirt or with black cigarette pants! This was not a high-end item, in spite of the mink tri…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MINK-TRIMMED EVENING BLOUSE FROM NEW ZEALAND
This very pretty frock has an unusual neckline. The collar is of 3 layers, and each one is bordered by covered wiring which allows the wearer to shape the neckline as desired. A friend of mi…
Source: AUSTRALIAN TRUE VINTAGE SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS IN SILK – 1950’S (OR BEFORE)
Although this dress looks very cute on Stella’s figure, it really must have been sewn for a petite woman much shorter. I can’t quite imagine a style like this with fur and rhinestone t…
Source: ANOTHER GREAT DISCOVERY! FABULOUS FIFTIES FROCK WITH FUR TRIMMING
