I love these!! Beautifully-made 1980’s retro ’40’s separates that fit me really well. I’ll swap out the buttons on the blouse for true vintage ones, but otherwise it’…
Source: JUST FOUND – GREAT TRUE VINTAGE EIGHTIES DOES FORTIES SEPARATES!
JUST FOUND – GREAT TRUE VINTAGE EIGHTIES DOES FORTIES SEPARATES!
I love these!! Beautifully-made 1980’s retro ’40’s separates that fit me really well. I’ll swap out the buttons on the blouse for true vintage ones, but otherwise it’s all perfect.
The neatest thing about the skirt is not the flattering gored swing style (though that’s GREAT) – it’s the fabric. This skirt is made of wool gabardine twill. That’s a fabric that was super-popular during the wartime 1940’s and is rarely seen today.
I love finding well-tailored garments that are cut and constructed beautifully from quality materials – much rarer today than back in the day, so I’m thrilled to discovery these!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY LINGERIE WRAPPER FROM WOOLWORTH’S
This mid-century wrapper, robe, housecoat, house dress was originally sold at Woolworths dime-store chain, probably in the 1960’s, in Great Britain or Australia – though I wasn’t …
Source: NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY LINGERIE WRAPPER FROM WOOLWORTH’S
NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY LINGERIE WRAPPER FROM WOOLWORTH’S
This mid-century wrapper, robe, housecoat, house dress was originally sold at Woolworths dime-store chain, probably in the 1960’s, in Great Britain or Australia – though I wasn’t in any of those places when I found it. FUN!!! I love, love, love housecoats and this one’s story was intriguing to sort out.
In a long wrap style, it’s definitely not for wearing into town but is very flattering and comfy. The large size is somewhat forgiving due to the design, so I’ll enjoy it. The tiny wallpaper print is similar to some of the fabrics shown from the antique quilt I just found and showed a couple of days ago. However, this material is a cotton/poly blend, so made at a later time when easy-care fabrics were more common than pure cotton.
An interesting find, and one that I’ll wear a lot. Tomorrow we’ll move ahead in time by another 15 – 20 years to more fun finds that I’ll love wearing . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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RARE FIND!! THE SWEETEST LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE BABY JACKET – A MID-CENTURY TREASURE
What a gorgeous little sweater-coat! So well-made. It’s so unusual to discover baby clothes and toddler’s outfits. Other than special-occasion garments like christening gowns that are…
Source: RARE FIND!! THE SWEETEST LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE BABY JACKET – A MID-CENTURY TREASURE
ANTIQUE QUILT TO TRUE VINTAGE RETRO CLOTHING: LET’S START WITH FABULOUS COTTON FABRICS FROM THE EARLY 1900’S
These wonderful cotton prints may have come from clothing that had worn out and had to be re-purposed. Love the pink check that’s in the apron! The quilt has many blocks that are not damage…
ANTIQUE QUILT TO TRUE VINTAGE RETRO CLOTHING: LET’S START WITH FABULOUS COTTON FABRICS FROM THE EARLY 1900’S
JUST A SAMPLING – NO MATTER HOW IT LOOKS, THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT TODAY!
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These wonderful cotton prints may have come from clothing that had worn out and had to be re-purposed. Love the pink check that’s in the apron! The quilt has many blocks that are not damaged at all, though some show wear. For being about 100 years old, it was well-looked-after and still holds together.
What I love most about a find like this is the rare materials that all have a story. The prints are so great – little anchors, fleur des lis, vines and flowers, paisley and plaid, checks and stripes. There are more, but I can only show so many photographs at once.
So, I know it’s not a piece of clothing (excepting for the apron accessory) but it’s such a wonderful trip back to fabrics and garments from the early 1900’s. This quilt was probably made between 1920 and 1950. It’s not often that we get to see these, so I jump at the opportunity! It’s one that I only come across now and then and, you just never know . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
I just LOVE classic mid-century blouses with roll-up sleeves and wing collars! It’s so unusual to find one in good condition. This one even has pretty sculpted buttons with a star in the ce…
Source: LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
I just LOVE classic mid-century blouses with roll-up sleeves and wing collars! It’s so unusual to find one in good condition. This one even has pretty sculpted buttons with a star in the center. Although it’s barely visible in the photo, there’s even a line of fine embroidery in a contrasting green on the seams in the front placket.
The fabric is also do die for – not sure whether it’s a cotton or rayon because the hand is very smooth. This shirt is very finely tailored, with all kinds of extra-quality touches on a simple, everyday garment. Well, that’s just how it goes with true vintage clothing – there’s nothing better.
Almost missed it – but when you’ve got the eye for the subtleties, things turn up. What will be next? – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE HIGH-HEEL STILETTO PUMPS FROM THE UK: A CLASSIC WARDROBE STAPLE 1940’S – 1950’S
According to moi, one can never own too many pairs of beautiful pumps. They can be worn with almost anything, are easy to walk and dance in and are tremendously flattering to most women. Some luc…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE HIGH-HEEL STILETTO PUMPS FROM THE UK: A CLASSIC WARDROBE STAPLE 1940’S – 1950’S
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