The best thing about this piece is that it’s made in a large size. That’s hard to find! Not a high-end garment, but the stylistic details are nicely done.
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Many, many women had dresses like these in their closets in the early 1960’s. Lace overlay was very popular. Women were still into practicality and these simply – tailored frocks could take them through the whole week, especially in the city. Jackie Kennedy championed this gently fitted shape; knee-length with short sleeves and elegant, feminine looks. She was greatly admired and became a style icon, as all fashionistas know.
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I love this gorgeous hat SO much. Although I wish that the feathers had stayed on the birds, it’s OK to forgive the cluelessness of vintage fashion manufacturers and customers as we work to see that the retail markets for furs, feathers and skins are ended forever. We can still enjoy the beauty of these antique pieces while they last. Faux fashions that are almost identical are now available and getting better all the time.
For women who love hats, the 1940’s through 1960’s were a real heyday. Hats can be so flattering! I’ll have more to show as I select others which I can bear to part with. The biggest issue about a collection is that they require so much room to store them properly. This one’s a little bitty an too small for me, so that makes it easier to let it go. Still, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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An early to mid ’60’s dinner or cocktail dress, similar to the mint green frock shown a few days ago but this one is not so “sweet” in design. It’s also made from a heavy fabric in faux brocade but has a satin sheath underneath and deep side slits with scrolled piping accents that give it an Asian look and a sophisticated touch. Sleeveless style also was a bit more daring back in that day.
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I just LOVE this print and, of course, the mid-century cotton fabric. Can’t have too many cool, pretty day dresses like this one.
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Just can’t escape this decade . . . . . . . A substantial faux brocade dinner frock in mint green – when “going out to eat” was a special event. The ever-present Sixties bow at the waist makes it official.
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This was everyday in the Sixties. Who wouldn’t love it? Definitely a favorite find.
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No worries about dog poop here, unless you trip and fall in it. As long as you keep your nickers covered, you’re good. This 1960’s take on the dressy dress shows off the physical freedom introduced by Mary Quant in 1964 when she released her mini-dresses on the world. Although hemlines will always go up and down, women have loved them since then (for better or worse!).
In this case, however, Stella looks smashing. And, check out that wide hem allowance to die for. . . . . . .
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How about a little barbecue in hippie/prairie/Boho style? It all comes together in this 1960’s patio frock. So many places to wear this one – now that the rails are off the fashion corral (Yes!) a true vintage dress like this goes from the patio to the Prom with a stopover at the picnic and the pop concert in the park. All in true cotton comfort.
However, without your miniskirt, watch out for the puddle and the dog poop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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