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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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…
Source: 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 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
BLOG: MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM
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…
Source: 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
BLOG: MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM
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
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 garment. Ignore the camera spots – it’s beautiful.
Love unraveling the stories of every find; this one was custom-tailored of a soft wool, with acetate liner in the seat. Tailors used to do this with wool skirts to prevent stretching of the fabric from sitting. I love the well-constructed waistband and side closure plus the fantastic fit.
Easy to dress up or down. A basic black piece like this is always chic and when the quality is high plus a perfect fit, that’s what makes the difference between attractive and elegant – between fashionable and chic – between nice-looking and truly well-dressed. Our grandmothers knew that, and most European women haven’t forgotten.
Would go nicely with the cocktail sweater I found and showed you a few days ago. I plan to wear it with vintage jackets, blouses and sweaters. I’ve discovered a trove of skirts lately – more to come . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
BLOG: MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM
Now we’re talkin’! Setting the mood here for Cupid’s Day. Some are relatively demure, but all are beautiful nylon and silk sleepwear from a time when those things were really sp…
Source: PRETTY IN PINK: 1930’S – 1940’S – 1950’S NIGHTWEAR FOR THE VINTAGE BOUDOIR
Bored in Miami? Snowbound in your photography studio? How about livening things up with a little vintage cheesecake? Look at those cups on this classic ’50’s Jantzen maillot! If you…
Oooh! Wish I had a party to go to – you can be sure I’d wear this. By Jonathan Logan in cherry-color velveteen. Deep V-neck front and back, back zip. The straight sleeves have short…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S WIGGLE DRESS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
