An improved photo of a previous year’s discovery in Canada – LOVE this one so much. A little big on me, so I probably won’t keep it, although altering things to fit is often ver…
TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S SUMMER DRESS FIND
An improved photo of a previous year’s discovery in Canada – LOVE this one so much. A little big on me, so I probably won’t keep it, although altering things to fit is often very much worthwhile.
Just a very cute dress and a neat way that the pattern on the skirt has been arranged – much more interesting and flattering than if the the stripes went straight across all the way down the dress.
This was just a very ordinary, mid – lower priced garment back then. Wonderful and smart design touches like that are something I don’t often see in modern clothing, even at the higher end. Vive la Vintage!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS
1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS
Although 1970’s fashions are definitely not a big deal for me, I will pick up something that is especially nice. I like this one because of the diagonal stripe contrast on top, nice dra…
1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS – A RARE STYLE SUCCESS
Although 1970’s fashions are definitely not a big deal for me, I will pick up something that is especially nice. I like this one because of the diagonal stripe contrast on top, nice drape of the knit fabric and the covered belt.
Sometimes they get things right during every decade and, OK, I’m a style snob in some ways. . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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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. 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 . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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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
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