At first, I thought that the green/brown blouse on top was a camouflage pattern – but it’s not. It is a 1950’s art print fabric that is so fun! It was commercially-made, with a …
Source: NEWLY-DISCOVERED MID-CENTURY BLOUSES LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
NEWLY-DISCOVERED MID-CENTURY BLOUSES LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
At first, I thought that the green/brown blouse on top was a camouflage pattern – but it’s not. It is a 1950’s art print fabric that is so fun! It was commercially-made, with a care tag at the neckline. I love cap sleeve blouses and yesterday’s finds were a real bonanza!
The two on the bottom are identical, excepting for the colors, and undoubtedly were custom-made by the same person, from interesting rayon or rayon-blend fabrics. I’ve shown the back view on the right so that you can see the back buttoning and the interesting seaming.
Like so many mid-century garments, these are sporty and dressy at the same time. I can wear them with shorts or Capri pants, like the ones I found last week, or with a skirt or under a suit jacket. Always smart and elegant, no matter what the occasion. That’s the beauty of true vintage fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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MORE TRUE VINTAGE 1960 FINDS IN NAUTICAL COLORS
Here are 3 of my finds from yesterday. Remember the blouse from a few days ago and how I was talking about the traditional popularity of nautical colors for Spring? Well, here they are again! The…
MORE TRUE VINTAGE 1960 FINDS IN NAUTICAL COLORS
Here are 3 of my finds from yesterday. Remember the blouse from a few days ago and how I was talking about the traditional popularity of nautical colors for Spring? Well, here they are again!
The navy and white items were commercially-made and the red polka dot blouse was custom-tailored. Vintage zipper and buttons are fun. The fit is always superior.
Fortunately, I can wear them all and, though they need to be cleaned, that’s no big deal. At the prices I pay in the odd places I find these treasures, any laundering or repair costs are nothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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MOD CLOTH RETRO SIXTIES DRESS
This is a modern retro-style dress that I wouldn’t usually buy or show, but I’m impressed with how well it has been made so it is worth a nod. Many vintage tailoring details like extra…
Source: MOD CLOTH RETRO SIXTIES DRESS
MOD CLOTH RETRO SIXTIES DRESS
This is a modern retro-style dress that I wouldn’t usually buy or show, but I’m impressed with how well it has been made so it is worth a nod. Many vintage tailoring details like extra closures and seam tape on a 1 1/2″ hem allowance are a couple. There are also special lining features that distinguish it from most retro styles made recently.
So, this maker deserves some respect compared to the majority of modern brands. Of course, it doesn’t rival a similar dress really made in the 1960’s, but I can’t be a total snob – just most of the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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1980’S DOES 1940’S RETRO FINDS IN BLACK & WHITE
It’s hard to imagine that true vintage garments (over 30 years old) could also be retro, but it’s true from the 1970’s onward when clothing makers started to reproduce 1940’…
1980’S DOES 1940’S RETRO FINDS IN BLACK & WHITE
It’s hard to imagine that true vintage garments (over 30 years old) could also be retro, but it’s true from the 1970’s onward when clothing makers started to reproduce 1940’s and 1950’s styles for the general market. That’s just about when the superb tailoring of the mid-century and before came to an end, so many of these items are not very nice. But, there are sill well-made examples worth picking up from the Seventies – Eighties time.
In this case, a coat dress and tuxedo-style jacket caught my eye. No labels remaining, but the shoulder pads and cut make the fit flattering. Both are fully-lined and elegantly styled. There will be times when they will come in handy or be fun to wear.
I don’t purchase these often, but, when you know what you’re seeing it’s sometimes a good buy that will be easy to say good-bye to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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SMART EVERYDAY 1960’S BLOUSE BY RHODA LEE
Nothing way special about this shirt, but the mid-century cut and fit are very nice. I picked it up because of that, and the true navy/white stripes – perfect for Spring! I love separates w…
SMART EVERYDAY 1960’S BLOUSE BY RHODA LEE
Nothing way special about this shirt, but the mid-century cut and fit are very nice. I picked it up because of that, and the true navy/white stripes – perfect for Spring! I love separates with a nautical feel for February – April and nothing could be more classic. That style and color combo shows up decade after decade.
With a pair of sailor pants or a pleated skirt, it’s a very cute look. Lots of versatility for this elegant style, with nice tailoring.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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