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A DISCO DANCE DIVA DISCOVERY FROM THE 1970’S

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Yes, at first glance this looks like so many cheesy LBD’S made today and that’s why some discriminatory powers are important to develop.  I can tell when something is true vintage or not, with a just little investigation.  This example was truly made about 40 years ago.

It is still not a prime favorite frock, but was worth picking up and I’ll keep it because it would make an outstanding costume for a play or Halloween (which is creeping up on us as we sit here!).  Keep your eyes open – it gets better . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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1980’s DOES ’40’s – ’30’s GLAM RAYON VELVET GOWN

1980’s DOES ’40’s – ’30’s GLAM RAYON VELVET GOWN

This example is one of the few cases where picking up a more modern garment is worthwhile.  Although it’s definitely retro and not expensively made, this gown has so many of the true-to-style elements that evening frocks from the 1930’s and 1940’s did – I was delighted to see how much of the styling the designers had gotten “right” and couldn’t resist it as a great costume.

For Halloween or a historical play it will be lots of fun and fits me well.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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THE COOLEST TRUE VINTAGE FORMAL PRAIRIE DRESS: WHAT A MYSTERY – HOW OLD?

TRUE VINTAGE 1970’S GUNNE SAX BY JESSICA “DANCE-HALL GIRL” DRESS

1930’S – 1940’S KNIT VEST; A SURPRISE FIND THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!

1930’S – 1940’S KNIT VEST; A SURPRISE FIND THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!

I was so elated to discover this rare sweater knit.  There are only two others in my collection so far that are similar and obviously from the same era.  Possibly designed for men back in the day, …

Just had to show you because this is another of the 4 items in my collection that are made from that heavy, shiny yarn.  I’m really hoping that someone out there knows about this textile and can give us some background.  It’s so unusual!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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Source: 1950’S – 1960’S KNIT VEST; A SURPRISE FIND THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!

RARE 1960’s CATALINA WOMEN’S CLASSIC GOLF CARDIGAN

RARE 1960’s CATALINA WOMEN’S CLASSIC GOLF CARDIGAN

It’s unusual to find a true vintage woman’s golf sweater – love the turquoise color.  I’m not sure yet whether this knit is of acrylic or wool – there are no tags for content or care.  Classic touches like the front patch pockets (which haven’t even been snipped open yet!) and button trim at the waist on both sides (which can hardly be seen).

I’ll get a lot of use out of this.  So practical and perfect for this time of year.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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Source: RARE 1960’s CATALINA WOMEN’S CLASSIC GOLF CARDIGAN

ANOTHER RARE FIND – MEN’S MID-CENTURY LEISURE CARDIGAN SWEATER IN WOOL AND SUEDE LEATHER