I CAN’T RESIST BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE FOR ST. VALENTINE’S DAY!
Here are some ultimate underthings to wear whenever and wherever. No one can resist this color! Don’t wait for next Christmas or Valentine’s Day!!
Look at the beautiful lace and detailing. Each one is a little dress in itself. And, with wonderful true vintage quality that makes them really exquisite.
It always pays to have slips of various lengths, as shown here. At far left would be the perfect one to wear with the ensemble posted yesterday. The proper length for any dress or skirt is important – best just 1 1/2 – 2 inches above the hem to avoid sagging below, but maybe still giving a little glimpse when your skirt moves . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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I love true vintage skirt suits! The tailored, elegant look is great, but the jacket and skirt are very versatile as separates.
Now I’m going to start moving into some earlier styles, from the Forties and Fifties. This is so cute, and also festive! The little jacket has those stylish features of that era like a tiny collar with cut-in detail at the back of the neck, 3/4 sleeves, pert little buttons and a nipped waist.
I also love the longish pleated skirt because it is stitched down and slim over the hips. This adds to the hourglass silhouette of this ensemble and the swing of the skirt. Pieces like these two always make great separates, too – something I really appreciate about suits!
Made of a lightweight wool, it’s just right for the weather now. The colors are also a nice break from the blacks and dark tones that are usually seen so much.
Women and the fashion designers in the Fifties always thought about looking pretty . . . …
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I’m not sure which clans these may be from, but they are the real deal or very close. From Canada, where there’s still a large population with near roots in Great Britain. This is another “well-heeled” look in the United States. At one time, the girls who went to the best schools almost all had a tartan skirt in their wardrobes and they were extremely popular!
I just love the colors and the “casual but very well-dressed” vibe that they have. Tartan weaves, whether “real” or not, are often quite beautiful and the high quality ones are worthy of a place in your closet for life. The clothing styles also tend to be classic and enduring.
In this case, I’ve got two skirts – both in a kilt style. One closes with buckles and the other with buttons, and has a matching vest top. I suspect that these particular ones…
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This happens to me a lot – finding styles and garments from the same era one after another, with lots of similarities. Sometimes those similarities are also quite rare! Here we have another sheath design in a Junior size, with chiffon drapes from the waist. I’ve seen these drapes before from that time period, but from the neckline on Misses size dresses. However, the similarities end there . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
this one is not in black crepe. It is lined lace with gathers at the waistline and chiffon around the neckline. More demure and a tad more sophisticated. Still a cocktail/dinner frock and in perfect condition! Also in my size. I wonder what’s next? You just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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If I do say so myself, this season of investigations has been great so far and looks fabulous ahead. Finds continue to turn up at my usual $1 – $5 per. Though I did spend a little more in mysterious South America, all were incredible bargains.
With some of the gorgeous garments I’ve uncovered recently, I’m just as much in search of venues to wear them as the clothing and accessories themselves! Stay tuned, because the fun and excitement keep on coming and – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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