These are such fun and add a happy, bright touch to any outfit. Raffia/cellophane hats from the 1960’s are almost always seen in pastel colors, in my experience, though neutral…
Source: Sherbet colors – True vintage 1960’s Spring & Summer hats
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SO SWEET – TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S PUMPS BY MISS AMERICA
OK, all you aspiring debutantes out there – here are a pair just for you! So sweet, and proper, and ladylike (but, they’re RED!). VERY 1960’s. Also quite elegant – wearable …
Source: SO SWEET – TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S PUMPS BY MISS AMERICA
AIRY 1960’s TRUE VINTAGE STILETTO PUMPS COVERED IN LACE
What could be prettier and more cool-looking over the next few weeks as the temperatures begin to rise? These were made by Life Stride, the long-time shoe company that, I think, is still in busin…
Source: AIRY 1960’s TRUE VINTAGE STILETTO PUMPS COVERED IN LACE
TWO TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY EVENING COATS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
Here’s another view of the green evening coat I like to show for St. Patrick’s Day – this time with a more versatile and elegant style from the same decade. These coats are from …
Source: TWO TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY EVENING COATS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
MY TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S THAI SILK DRESSES
Yes, you did see the one on the left a few days ago, but here’s my photo with both. The vibrant-colored fabric with such a rich hand makes these garments radiant and unique. Thai silk is like…
UNUSUAL TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SILK BUTTON-FRONT FROCK
Although the basic style of this dress is unremarkable, it is so unique! 100% lined silk in a beautiful paisley print. And, very well-tailored. Cool and breezy, yet quite sophisticated. This is no…
TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SPRING HATS
Ain’t no flowers upon these babies! They’re just about as Mod as they come, with stripes of color (although they are floral pastels) and leopard spots. The topper that Celia likes was m…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SPRING HATS
TRUE VINTAGE SHOES OF THE 1960’S – IMMORTALIZED AT THE SHOE MUSEUM
Examples from the decade, preserved and displayed beautifully. Stilettos and little strappy things. Cute, chic and sexy. In alligator, suede, satin, patent leather – such a fabulous c…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE SHOES OF THE 1960’S – IMMORTALIZED AT THE SHOE MUSEUM
TRUE VINTAGE SHOES OF THE 1960’S – IMMORTALIZED AT THE SHOE MUSEUM
Examples from the decade, preserved and displayed beautifully. Stilettos and little strappy things. Cute, chic and sexy. In alligator, suede, satin, patent leather – such a fabulous collection!
These are mostly dressier styles on this side of the display case. You can catch a glimpse of some more everyday heels on the other side.
From Carnaby Street to The Man from Uncle to early James Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED THAI SILK SHEATH DRESS FROM THE 1960’S
I think that someone had this dress specifically made for her while traveling or living in Thailand or China during the 1960’s. That was a common thing to do back then.
Thai silk is so distinctive and beautiful. There’s nothing like the weave and color of these fabrics and they are always smartly designed and carefully constructed by hand. It is one of two that I have discovered – makes me wonder about the woman involved.
Did she have a secret assignment? Was she undercover? Perhaps a great-niece of Mata Hari . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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