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STILL STUCK IN THE EIGHTIES IN HAWAII – NOT A BAD PLACE TO BE!

Here’s a favorite dress of mine that I haven’t shown before because, as a lover of real-deal classic clothing, it’s hard for me to think of something made in the 1980’s as true vintage. But, this piece is by Hilo Hattie and has a design feature which is reminiscent of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Though you can’t see it in this picture, there is a triangular panel that folds across in front of the hips and ties on the left.. This gives the dress an added fit advantage. Back in the day, tricks of style were done like this often and made dresses uniquely attractive.

Otherwise, the cut is a straight shift that pulls on over the head. Very easy to wear, cool and bright, so still collectible.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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MY BEAUTIFUL HAWAIIAN SHEATH DRESS BY YOUNG HAWAII

MY BEAUTIFUL HAWAIIAN SHEATH DRESS BY YOUNG HAWAII

So happy to finally put this beauty on Stella. Although it’s not a really old classic, this dress is well-done in the classic way with piping around the neckline and armholes, high quality rayon fabric and an authentic-looking vintage print. Dresses of the 1980’s vintage were still sometimes constructed very nicely.

This is the time of year when an island vacation starts to sound really good, in spite of the Christmas fever. I know I’m eager to head down to the tropics and tomorrow will show you another 1980’s frock to include in the suitcase. Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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ANOTHER TAILORED BLACK DRESS FROM THE ’60’S? NO!!! IT’S ’70’S ALL THE WAY . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANOTHER TAILORED BLACK DRESS FROM THE ’60’S? NO!!! IT’S ’70’S ALL THE WAY . . . . . . . . . . . .

Though just as elegant and nicely-made, it’s a LONG tunic by Butte Knits. Heavy acrylic (probably), which was so popular in the early ’70’s for well-made pant suits. Just perfect over tailored pants or leggings (or a straight skirt).

Another classic garment that will span decades of wear without losing it’s fashion mojo. Tomorrow we’ll jump to the 1980’s.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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SEVENTIES STRIPED SUMMER SUNDRESS

This breezy little frock is probably from the early 1970’s, even though it’s not a mini-length. Hems were also looking back to midi-length at that time and there was a brief 1940’s retro fad happening. It’s a bargain store construction, but does have a white liner sewn in so going bra-less could work out.

I picked it up because it’s pretty and summery but also shows the fashion variety that was going on. Although we tend to identify different decades with certain fashion styles, there always seems to be a departure or two from that which doesn’t get as much publicity. Tomorrow we’ll see something that is DEFINITLY early – mid 1970’s. Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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BEAUTIFUL TAILORED DRESS – VINTAGE ELEGANCE

BEAUTIFUL TAILORED DRESS – VINTAGE ELEGANCE

Though this frock is so classic that it could be from many different decades, I’m placing it in the late 1960’s for several reasons. The finishing is very professional but I believe that it was custom-made, which has been rare for a long time. The fabric is a loose weave which was popular in the late Sixties. Fully-lined and substantial, it’s really a 3-season dress rather than just for summer, as the style might suggest. I have hardly ever seen a well done custom-tailored dress that dates later than the 1970’s. Also, the hooks at the neckline have gotten a little rusty . .. . . .

I’ll love this dress forever. It will probably last that long. It’s such a pleasure to wear something that has been beautifully-made. Tomorrow we’ll really get over the line into 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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A REALLY NEAT AND SEXY 1960’S HOUSE DRESS

A REALLY NEAT AND SEXY 1960’S HOUSE DRESS

While we’re still in kind of a hippie – dippie mood, here’s the wonderful wrapper house dress I found, in a great psychedelic print. The first thing I noticed after my eyes told me that this garment was true vintage was the feel of the fabric. It is so silky and glossy that you just want to have it next to your skin and to run your hands over it. Add that to the figure-hugging fit and we’ve got a real sultry thing going on.

With all the seaming and piecing involved here, it’s hard to imagine that the dress was handmade but that may be true. It closes with great big metal snaps in order to fit close to the body and preserve modesty. I just love it and will wear it around home as one of those really convenient outfits that can also go out for running errands anytime.

We’re just about out of the Sixties now – just one more frock before strolling into the Seventies. Stay tuned . … . . . . . . .. . . … .. .. . . . . . …

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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