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TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWNS – 1940’S TO 1950’S
More things that I love about colder weather – it’s a time when we feel like wearing something a little heavier at night (or just wearing something, period). Here are 3 beautiful nylon gowns with applique’, embroidery, bows, lace and gathers.
Back when it was a pleasure to get dressed! The longest is from the ’40’s, I believe, or the very early ’50’s. Nylon was rationed during wartime, so that would put it into the late ’40’s at the earliest.
The two shorter gowns would be from the ’50’s and show a little more decoration – when items were more lavish after the Forties, and hemlines higher.
Like ’50’s lingerie, you can’t beat the nightgowns of that time for feminine detail and, sometimes, over-the-top frills! On the other hand, early ’30’s and ’40’s silk gowns are to die for. We’ll see some of that, too.
Dressing for day or dressing for bed – could be an adventure in itself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A FAB LEATHER JACKET FROM THE 1950’S
A FAB LEATHER JACKET FROM THE 1950’S
I love the fit of this jacket! Down the middle of the back, there is a deep inverted pleat. Bracelet-length sleeves are wonderful, too – great for showing off jewelry or beautiful gloves.
Tailoring in these old leather jackets is just outstanding. Colors are also sometimes unusual, though not garish. The ones I’ve seen are very subtle and lovely.
A jacket of this type is just right for three seasons of the year . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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MORE GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE FROM THE 1940’S & 1950’S
MORE GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE FROM THE 1940’S & 1950’S
Exquisite nylon bed jackets, in lovely pinks. There’s nothing that feels so luxurious as sitting in bed or in a boudoir chair with one of these over your beautiful nightgown while enjoying a cup of tea.
These are so comfortable and pretty, almost any time of year. As always, the fabric, decoration and details can’t be matched by things sold today.
Sweet dreams! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S/’60’S TRADITIONAL TAILORED MEN’S PAJAMAS
TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S/’60’S TRADITIONAL TAILORED MEN’S PAJAMAS
Now we’ll go, almost, to the other end of the spectrum for some standard-issue men’s or boys’ cotton PJs – though they’re spiffed up with some really neat prints.
Plain and basic in their style, they’re well-made enough to have survived in good shape. They could even have been from the ’40’s, but I don’t think so. Somewhere between 1955 and ’65 probably hits it.
Though not luxurious, they are comfortable (I can wear them!) and a lot of fun! The red fans on the right are an unusual, to me, motif for men’s pajamas but, hey, what do I know? They are a traditional East Asian motif and may have been an influence of the Pacific arena wars the U.S. had just been through in the Forties and Fifties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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FABULOUS VINTAGE-HUNTING TODAY!
FABULOUS VINTAGE-HUNTING TODAY!
Today in Bogota’ I discovered 1950’s fashions. Resale shops in the Marly neighborhood are worth a look. Some recommendations exist on the internet, but many are out of date.
As always, when sourcing info on the net, do some fact-checking before heading out in order to avoid wasted time and disappointment. If you take the “tram” called the Milleneo (?) and get off at the Marley neighborhood stop, walk along Caracas between 49 and 60 to find some interesting venues to investigate. It’s a funky area and fun to explore.
Within a couple of weeks, I’ll be photographing these new finds and any others which turn up, so – stay tuned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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