Can’t wait to photograph this frock on Madge, whose figure will show it off to best advantage.  It’s a vintage Junior size 9(which would be about a Misses 6 now) – aimed at teens …

Source: NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S LACE OVERLAY DRESSY DRESS

Thank goodness things have changed so much that this is just funny.  I couldn’t possibly pass it up! I just love these old novelty linens – aprons, tablecloths, napkins, etc.  Some of t…

Source: TRUE VINTAGE NOVELTY MID-CENTURY LINEN TOWEL – THE MOST SEXIST EVER!

Beautiful navy and pink combo on this special jacket-dress from the 1940’s.  Nice drapey crepe in flattering hues. Flower petal collar. Easter splendor.  Come on Springtime! . . . . . . . . .…

Source: BEST TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S SUNDAY, DINNER, PARTY, DATE, OCCASION JACKET DRESS

Trifari made lovely costume jewelry – here are a few examples of pins and earrings from several decades. Always high quality. Pick them up if you find them . . . . . . . MORGANA MARTIN, THE M…

Source: FINE TRUE VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY BY TRIFARI – THE SMART WOMAN’S CHOICE 1930’S – 1980’S

I absolutely adore this jacket. AND, it’s got a real story – The silk pants are not original, but the greenish bronze is a good match to the trim and I wear them with the jacket as loun…

Source: A TRUE VINTAGE SUCCESS STORY FROM THE 1940’S AND A CAUTIONARY TALE

This is absolutely one of my best (if not THE best) go-to dresses for almost any occasion – no doubt that I will look stunning and elegant. A 3-season frock of soft wool knit, with lovely and…

Source: FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE LBD – EARLY 1960’S CLASSIC!

Genuine mink fur novelty jewelry had a bit of mid-century popularity during the 1950’s. Kind of a fun idea at the time, BUT – if we could go back in time to advise our young grandmother…

Source: THE 1950’S HUSBAND’S ANSWER TO BUYING A MINK

When Spring is springing (or almost) I really like to get into the true navy blue and white and nautical themes that have been classic styles of this season for decades and decades. In this case, t…

Source: BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC NAVY & WHITE CAPE JACKET – 1950’S – ’60’S TRUE VINTAGE

OK.  Let’s compare this frock to the dress shown yesterday. . . . . . . .. This was a completely magical find!  For the first thing, I almost missed it.   I was an inexperienced sleuth at the…

Source: VA-VA-VOOM! TOTALLY MAGICAL TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S VIXEN DRESS

Leave it to the 1950’s to produce the most come-hither styles . . . .. . .. How could anyone resist this one?  The inventors of the “cocktail dress” knew their stuff. Rather than …

Source: 1950’s LBD WITH SHEER BLACK SLEEVES AND SEDUCTIVE SHAPE