What savvy dame would forget to equip her handbag with smart accessories? Here are just a few. It’s so fun to look back into our mothers’ and grandmothers’ handbags to see what …
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BACK TO BEDDIE – BYE IN PRETTY 1960’S GOWNS AND PEGNOIRS
Here we have examples of the better nylon and trim quality from the mid – 60’s. These were not high-end items by the standards of that time, but their quality makes them like high-end n…
Source: BACK TO BEDDIE – BYE IN PRETTY 1960’S GOWNS AND PEGNOIRS
BACK TO BEDDIE – BYE IN PRETTY 1960’S GOWNS AND PEGNOIRS
Here we have examples of the better nylon and trim quality from the mid – 60’s. These were not high-end items by the standards of that time, but their quality makes them like high-end now.
Learn the look and feel of these, and you’ll never want to go back to modern fabric again unless, possibly, an excellent silk. There’s just no comparison.
We all deserve good quality AND value. Our grandparents and great-grandparents managed to create goods of that type in a much less “modern” and “prosperous” era. Don’t believe for a moment that it couldn’t be done now.
But, I’m still not sure that I’d like them any better than true vintage. The superb cuts and design would be challenging to match. The fascination and intrigue that accompany these styles can’t be re-manufactured . . . . . .
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MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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MEN’S TRUE VINTAGE WOOL SHIRT JACKET FROM THE 195O’S – EARLY 1960’S
Perhaps a little earlier in the mid-century, here’s something for the men. Wool shirt-jackets were very popular for both sexes and great for transitional weather, like now! This one has all t…
Source: MEN’S TRUE VINTAGE WOOL SHIRT JACKET FROM THE 195O’S – EARLY 1960’S
MEN’S TRUE VINTAGE WOOL SHIRT JACKET FROM THE 195O’S – EARLY 1960’S
Perhaps a little earlier in the mid-century, here’s something for the men. Wool shirt-jackets were very popular for both sexes and great for transitional weather, like now!
This one has all the classic features – front pocket, vintage plastic buttons, shirt styling but with a placket front, so it’s a pull-over.
It’s what granddad wore when he raked the leaves . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A FUN 1960’S FIND TODAY
Not a big day on the treasure hunt, but still a time for FUN. This custom-tailored Sixties blouse is all that these separates used to be! Made from textured poly flower-power print fabric in the b…
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A FUN 1960’S FIND TODAY
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Not a big day on the treasure hunt, but still a time for FUN. This custom-tailored Sixties blouse is all that these separates used to be!
Made from textured poly flower-power print fabric in the blue-green color combo that was really popular for a while during that decade. It has a scalloped hem in front (look carefully and you can see) and an almost full-length metal zipper in back.
Although a lot of the mid-century garments are fairly plain in their design and, especially some that were made at home – there are almost always little design touches or tailoring details that betray their well-bred and elegant background. Most clothing made during this time still reflected the superior tailoring that was the norm in previous decades.
So, we see a bit of this evidence in the example of this blouse. Sometimes (often) I have to give respect to the simplest true vintage clothing because of the care with which it was constructed. Wonder what I’ll find the next time I go hunting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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LOVE THIS RETRO FIFTIES FIND!
This beautiful silk calf-length skirt is almost a full -circle cut. And, as usual, a perfect fit for me. What I love best (aside from the fabric) is the atomic abstract art print on the black bac…
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LOVE THIS RETRO FIFTIES FIND!
This beautiful silk calf-length skirt is almost a full -circle cut. And, as usual, a perfect fit for me. What I love best (aside from the fabric) is the atomic abstract art print on the black background. So unusual and iconically late Fifties – early Sixties. I’ll love wearing it with a cinch belt and art metal jewelry!
Although true vintage is ALWAYS THE BEST, I like it a lot when modern designers get it right when they feel a vintage vibe. That happens once in a while and it’s always fun to find an example of that inspiration.
So, I was surprised and delighted again. Hmmm . . . .stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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ANOTHER FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE TREASURE – IN CLASSIC BLACK
So wonderful!!! Another mid-century pencil skirt – as I’ve said, you can’t have too many. As usual, this one fits perfectly and has the expected tailoring details of a well-made …
Source: ANOTHER FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE TREASURE – IN CLASSIC BLACK
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