A rockabilly Bye-Bye-Birdie Playboy hot weather classic – the short short baby doll nightie. Just right for after the St. P’s party. I’ve come across a few of these during my investigations, but rarely with the original panties! The green is more or less unusual, too, and goes perfectly with Stella’s new auburn hairdo.
Although “baby doll” nighties started out in the 1940’s when many fashion hemlines skyrocketed because of the shortage of fabrics, the earlier ones did not tend to be as short as they became during the Kennedy era. Many 1950’s babydoll nightgowns were just above the knee – shorter than the skirt and dress hemlines popular then, but hardly short by today’s standards.
As always, though, it has pretty lace and ruffle trim and has held up like crazy over more than 50 years! It’s always new for the Magicvintagespy – I wonder what will be next . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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It was fun going through all the red and pink pretties from my closet, and reviewing my coat and hat collections. I suppose we can be grateful for the opportunities this year is giving us to wear them a lot! Am hoping that more Spring-like conditions will welcome St. Patrick’s Day and Easter.
Haven’t been investigating at the usual pace since I’ve been protecting a valuable and vulnerable asset at Headquarters during this current pandemic threat. Whenever field operations resume, you will be the first to receive intelligence. In the meantime, with 3,000 – 4,000 posts in the Magicvintagespy.com archives, it’s the perfect time to do some research.
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MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This dress is of heavy taffeta. It looks so Spring-like, but in this substantial fabric and vibrant color it could stand on its own (almost literally!) any time of year. The photo is of the back view, because of the cute bow. In front, there is simple seaming at the waist for a cummerbund effect. Very elegant and sweet, but also quite flattering with the shaped fit.
Love the salmon pink color! The material, 3/4 sleeves and netting under the skirt are so common for that time. Such a beautiful fabric – I’ve found several dresses made of heavy taffeta from the late ’50’s to early ’60’s, in beautiful jewel tones. Would be perfect with a true vintage or modern FAUX rabbit stole ~ true vintage mink if you’re a real debutante.
As I’ve said before, when going for fur I choose true vintage (at least 50 years old) or faux/fake fur. It is getting so good these days that you can have the look without the cruelty. However, if I find a fur that is so old that buying it won’t support the current market for the fur trade, I go for it. There’s nothing like True Vintage.
This gown turned up a few years ago during one of my investigations. You just never know . . . . . .!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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