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BEAUTIFULLY-TAILORED MID-CENTURY JACKET – A GORGEOUS PIECE FOR MY BASIC VINTAGE WARDROBE

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What a smart and well-made garment!  If it weren’t for the Ladies Garment Workers label, I might have wondered if it had been made in Paris.  Classic true navy/white check with a full rayon lining, little pockets and heavy sculpted buttons.  A tailor”s snap holds the front in place below the neckline.  Close fit, with a high hip hemline that will be perfect with a shell blouse and pencil skirt or slim pants – or even over a fitted sheath dress.

Yes, it needs a professional steaming to re-block the shape and re-align the lining and a little seam repair inside.  No big deal!  I can probably do that myself, but it would be a minor expense to have it done for me.   Sigh.  LOVE beautiful jackets.  What’s next? . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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AN ELEGANTLY-TAILORED BOHO FORMAL FROM THE LATE 1960’S (IS THAT AN OXYMORON?)

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AN ELEGANTLY-TAILORED BOHO FORMAL FROM THE LATE 1960’S (IS THAT AN OXYMORON?)

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“Elegantly-tailored” and “Boho late 1960’s” are phrases that don’t usually go together when describing clothing from this era, unless perhaps you’re talking about some very high-end designer dress from Europe.  But, that is surprisingly what we have here!

The common 1960’s Victorian/Edwardian style is fully lined (excluding the sleeves), with a chiffon-type over-skirt and carefully-done detail at the neckline, upper arms and cuffs.  Not your typical high school Prom dress, unless Mom was an expert dressmaker.

I just love finding interesting true vintage fashion that is delightful and also gives me a surprise!  Been batting just about 1000 this time – stay tuned for the next one . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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FABULOUS MID-CENTURY COCKTAIL OUTFIT

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FABULOUS MID-CENTURY COCKTAIL OUTFIT

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No, it’s not a dress for Siamese elephants – this is a first-ever-seen hostess/cocktail one-piece “thing” with embroidered and sequined mesh over lined satin pants and bodice.  Not exactly a jumpsuit, though it has those elements.  I’m going to say early 1960’s, but it could be earlier.

This is a well-tailored garment with long panels front and back which are completely open at the sides.  The upper part of the bodice is lined with flesh-tone mesh, also.  Extremely well-made, with two labels – the brand and the store which sold it.

To be worn with a pair of black sandals or mules and, of course, diamonds . . . . . . . . . . . . .

More to come.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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THE TRAVELING INVESTIGATOR TURNS UP MORE FINDS

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THE TRAVELING INVESTIGATOR TURNS UP MORE FINDS

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Have recently made some very cool discoveries.  Will publish soon – stay tuned . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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SO FAR, SO GOOD

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SO FAR, SO GOOD

Could be a better way to display these photos, but take some close-up looks.  Wonderful prints, fabulous fabrics and, always, classic vintage heritage and style.  Great, fun, true vintage finds to begin this investigation:

A hand-made peasant dress with va-voom styling.  So flattering!  Love the soft cotton and the print – a cross between floral and atomic.  The tailoring and machine-stitching place it in the early 1960’s or 1950’s.  Possibly the 1940’s ?????????

Another 1940’s – early Fifties frock in a slinky knit synthetic of the time.  Look at this print design – so unique.  The cap sleeves, blouson top (if you’re not big in the bust) and slim style seems made for a tall girl.  Can’t wait to see it on Stella!

Love this fun polka-dot blouse from the 1950’s.  Cap sleeves, wonderful red and great tabs at the waist to allow cinching to fit (hate baggy blouses that should be fitted!).  Maybe the best is the embroidered label – “Pom-Pom” – how great is that!  A label from Denver Colorado, made for a large or department retailer that’s gone now.

Last, but not least, is a simple but beautiful Kayser lingerie slip.  Wonderful nylon, metal findings and pretty decoration that’s not too showy.  So important to have some slips that can be worn under sheer clothing without detracting.  Don’t forget, also, that nylon takes fabric dyes really well.  I may put this one aside to dye-to-match a particular dress.  Much to be done back at Headquarters.  But first, what’s next?  Stay tuned – you just never know . .. . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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UPDATE: MEMO FROM THE FIELD

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Off on assignment.  Have been conducting preliminary investigations.  Report to follow soon – stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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