This maxi dress from the ’60’s to ’70’s is a popular style of that time. In this case, the Hostess Gown has elements of the Asian Cheongsam style dress that is classic and …
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ANOTHER FUN MID-CENTURY FIND
This maxi dress from the ’60’s to ’70’s is a popular style of that time. In this case, the Hostess Gown has elements of the Asian Cheongsam style dress that is classic and very flattering. A Mandarin collar, frog closures, a shadow design of fans and flowers and walking slits in the hem hold true to traditional Asian dress design.
In this case, the dress is handmade and has a vintage Talon zipper. Although it may have been made in some U.S. woman’s home rather than a Chinese tailor’s, the mid-century handiwork of that time adds to the value of a dress made then. So, another garment a bit large for me, but worth collecting. Things tend to get more exciting from here on, so –
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MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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MY 1st NEW FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S CLASSIC GIRLY BLOUSE
I’ll start off with this conservative but very of-the-time ladies’ blouse. Not my style (or size), but oh-so-vintage and worth collecting. In this case, it’s a well-made version…
Source: MY 1st NEW FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S CLASSIC GIRLY BLOUSE
MY 1st NEW FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S CLASSIC GIRLY BLOUSE
I’ll start off with this conservative but very of-the-time ladies’ blouse. Not my style (or size), but oh-so-vintage and worth collecting. In this case, it’s a well-made version from Montreal, where style has always been ascendant – so it has a good pedigree. That French influence is always a plus!
“Whipped cream”, Georgette fabric finish was popular in modern synthetics of that time. Along with the lace and embroidered trim, it adds a pretty, feminine element to the style of this shirt. I also always love little pearlized buttons wherever they turn up on vintage clothing – usually blouses and sleepwear.
Don’t know much about the history of this clothing company – sometimes the background on Canadian makers is less available. However, it’s well-made and stands up well against any American maker’s products of that time. I always love to see examples like this, no matter where they come from. Keep on bringin’ ’em on – and I do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A LITTLE MORE “FALL-ISH” LOOKING – TRUE VINTAGE “TONI TODD” DRESS FROM THE SIXTIES
The Toni Todd label was a mid-priced line of popular everyday dresses. Pretty hum-drum by the standards then, but nicer than lots of the stuff that is marketed today. The best feature of thi…
Source: A LITTLE MORE “FALL-ISH” LOOKING – TRUE VINTAGE “TONI TODD” DRESS FROM THE SIXTIES
FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE JACKIE KENNEDY EARLY 1960’S SKIRT SUIT
This suit is so iconic of that era. Gorgeous yellow wool in a loose weave, with a cute little vintage mink collar. If the collar is too dressy, it can easily be removed with just a snip-snip …
Source: FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE JACKIE KENNEDY EARLY 1960’S SKIRT SUIT
TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED FOR THE MAN IN HER LIFE
Yes, you can also make your husband’s, son’s, father’s, boss’s (lets not get carried away) next necktie, etc., etc, etc, . . . . . . This red shirt was custom-made, but by a…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED FOR THE MAN IN HER LIFE
STUNNING 1950’S MINK-TRIMMED DRESS
This dress/gown/frock was such fun to discover – it’d been a while since I had run across a fur-trimmed garment with sleeves like this, and never on a dress. This is more than a cockta…
McCALL’S NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE FEATURE FROM 1956 – MAKE YOUR OWN HATS
Since, at that time, a hat was a must-add to your outfit almost every day, being able to make your own saved women a lot of money. At the beginning of every season, women would hustle to up-date t…
Source: McCALL’S NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE FEATURE FROM 1956 – MAKE YOUR OWN HATS
TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN
We’re approaching the time of year – Homecoming – Holidays – when gowns and formal-wear are most popular (until we get into Mardi Gras and Prom time!). This dress is so gor…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN
