This surprise find from October, 2014 looks a whole lot better on Stella than when I photographed it on a bed in the condo! I simply cannot date it accurately, though it is true vintage. Cust…
MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA
This surprise find from October, 2014 looks a whole lot better on Stella than when I photographed it on a bed in the condo! I simply cannot date it accurately, though it is true vintage.
Custom-tailored, the padded shoulders and bias-cut skirt panels are a Forties thing, while the bonded knit fabric looks more like Fifties or Sixties (maybe even Seventies) and the buttons are uncertain but the zipper is older. Could it be Eighties Does Forties using some older notions?
Anyway, it’s a cute little casual suit and will be a LOT of fun to accessorize It can be frustrating to be stumped, but you know I love a mystery . . . . .
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MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES
LOVE finding true vintage dresses! This will look amazing on Stella, but here’s your preview look-see. May have been custom-tailored, with hand-sewn details. Could be ’40’s, &#…
Source: MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES
MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES
LOVE finding true vintage dresses! This will look amazing on Stella, but here’s your preview look-see. May have been custom-tailored, with hand-sewn details. Could be ’40’s, ’50’s or ’60’s – needs more study.
Basic sheath styling with a dramatic cascade of white rhinestones in front. The long sleeves add a demure air, with covered buttons at the wrists. Back zip and slightly below-the-knee hem length.
Perfect for a dinner date, party or any night out. Just the right combination of racy and conservative to keep ’em guessing . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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ANOTHER LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S
Black crepe sheath style with a rhinestone buckle at the draped waistline. The true ’80’s touch of shoulder pads with cap sleeves Tailored well and of very good quality. It’s …
Source: ANOTHER LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S
ANOTHER LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S
Black crepe sheath style with a rhinestone buckle at the draped waistline. The true ’80’s touch of shoulder pads with cap sleeves Tailored well and of very good quality. It’s got lines and styling that very closely follow those of true 1940’s sheath dresses that I’ve found.
Eighties dresses with vintage style were often well-made and very interesting, though not the fabulous frocks of the real Forties. Anyway, worth collecting – much superior to more recent garments.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE/RETRO HEELS THAT ECHO THE FIFTIES
Love the lines of this heel, and the leather construction. Heel caps are nailed on and materials all quality. When true vintage (at least 30 years old) and retro are combined in one piece, i…
TRUE VINTAGE/RETRO HEELS THAT ECHO THE FIFTIES
Love the lines of this heel, and the leather construction. Heel caps are nailed on and materials all quality. When true vintage (at least 30 years old) and retro are combined in one piece, it’s all about style and quality to decide whether they’re a good choice or not.
Apparently made by a higher-end line of a popular brand from Brazil, which has done a lot of good vintage/retro styles. I’m guessing these are late ’70’s, ’80’s or maybe early ’90’s. It’s a skill to find old retro items now, that still have some of the good quality.
Rivaling the real 1950’s thing enough to be worth picking up. Such fun!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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JUST FOUND! 1960’S LUXE NEIMAN MARCUS HOSTESS GOWN
Embroidered all over with gold metallic thread, this designer dress from the famous high-end retailer is a fabulous find! Couldn’t believe it. Luxurious at-home wear that can easily go out…
JUST FOUND! 1960’S LUXE NEIMAN MARCUS HOSTESS GOWN
Embroidered all over with gold metallic thread, this designer dress from the famous high-end retailer is a fabulous find! Couldn’t believe it. Luxurious at-home wear that can easily go out and about – there are no “rules” these days saying that would be “not done”.
I love true vintage hostess and patio dresses, as well as other at-home wear from eras past. Often the better-quality items are in fantastic condition because they were worn sparingly and/or cared for so well by their original owners.
Just another marvelous day in Mid-Centuryland for the Magicvintagespy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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