The first thing I uncovered on a recent sleuthing adventure! This dress is made of a glorious glossy fabric which may be a polished cotton. I just love the finishes put on many of the old textiles that far excel anything that is sold today in the mainstream market.
With cap sleeve styling, wasp waist, full skirt and, of course, excellent tailoring which includes a hem width of several inches, some lucky girl looked stunning. The ladies garment workers union label testifies to the care and expertise of these tailors half a century ago.
When I spied this one, I could hardly wait to see what else the day’s expedition might uncover. The treasure hunt continued, and you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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OK, I’ve got a pile of “new” finds to show you. Rare finds and fun finds. Almost done with a bit of stitching on the kimono and they’ll be coming your way in a day or two. The FUN POLICE are certainly after me!!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Very feminine, very versatile. I photographed it on Madge and it fits her “VA – VOOM” like a Fifties sweater-girl but I think I’d like to see it on more petite Stella, instead.
This little blouse is a fine sweater-knit. Looks great with pants or skirts. Although it doesn’t show well in the photo, the small collar is decorated with delicate applique and beads. I haven’t tried it yet with the ’40’s slacks shown yesterday but the color is close so it might be perfect! What a fabulous find.
This blouse is a cross between sportswear and dress-wear. In the Forties, daily outfits were usually more finely tailored and sophisticated than what is worn now, no matter how “cute”. If you really want to be well-dressed, take a lesson from true vintage fashion . . . . . . . . . .. ..
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Beautiful floral colors and hand-stitching throughout. Very unusual find, too. It needs a little attention, but will be coming your way soon.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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I just had an ’80’s does ’40’s pair of pants altered to fit more like this pair. They’re great, but these originals are always THE BEST!
What a surprise it was to run across these! Finding true vintage slacks is rare – especially any that are this old. Finding nice slacks, with their belt, hardly worn and a perfect fit is a miracle!!! Just like they were made for ME (maybe they were . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) though I feel just like Katherine Hepburn . . . .
These are a small plaid weave in grey and ivory. They are “man-tailored” with a zip fly, front and back pockets. But, the fit is NOT man-tailored!
Notice the straight legs and cuffs. The other pairs of ’40’s pants I own have a very long crotch or very wide legs. They’re lovely fun, but I like the sexy fit of these. I suppose it’s possible that they were men’s pants, though they button in the wrong…
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