I love the apple-green button trim on this navy jacket from the 1940’s. Alas, the skirt is not part of a set, but I was able to find one with an almost-matching color and fabric weave. That is a very difficult assignment, but one I’ve become good at.
The jacket, however, steals the show so a plain skirt, dress or slacks are just right. A colorful green blouse is nice – another color-matching challenge!
Though it’s not quite a “novelty” garment, this jacket is another example of the fun, whimsical styles that are common to many true vintage fashion eras and make the clothing such a treat to find and wear. It would be fun to do some green and blue experiments with this – when I have the time . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This is my latest “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” FIND – a custom-tailored frock made for someone very petite, and shorter than Stella. The deep green velvet is gorgeous, but I’m most taken with the styling. Shoulders like that come from the 1930’s and 1940’s. Will be an oh-so-elegant way to go to the St. Patrick’s Day dance or cocktail party.
Makes me wonder so much who, where and what this dress was sewn for – it’s got to have a fascinating story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Just about my favorite dress era – WWII to Post-war – and in my size. I was SO thrilled to uncover this wonderful rayon frock in a great green & white on black ferny print. Very well-made and in fantastic condition. Love those mid-century women who looked after their clothing so well. If I’m looking for some green to wear on the 17th of March, this one has enough green to get me in the door.
So iconic and perfect. Drapey rayon in a wonderful art print. It “made” the start of my day. Even though I always expect to find treasure, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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From the Mad Men Kennedy era, this cute little dress went to town, a casual lunch with a friend and a movie afterward. It’s not dressy enough for the Women’s Club but just right for a relaxed day out.
This little number is an easy-wear slinky knit (LOVE how they feel!) with a pull-on waist in the skirt. We’re started to get Mod – psychedelic lime green calla lillies!!! Hand-washable, of course. Life was getting so easy ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
By the Sixties, sometimes women could get by without the hat & gloves, especially in areas with a warmer climate. However, you needed to be very careful about where you were going in something this dressed-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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