TRUE VINTAGE FASHION FINDS FROM NEW ZEALAND!! RARE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I made several major discoveries when I was in New Zealand and several of them were blouses or shirts.  A VERY RARE thing to find these in great condition.

This one is a heavy, glossy synthtic material from the 1940’s – 1950’s in a gorgeous mocha color.  It has a finished hem with decorative slits – made to wear on the outside of a skirt.

I just love finding things of this age – you know me: I’m stuck on the beautiful classics, at least 50 years old and 70 is better!  Can’t wait to see what is hiding around the next corner . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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SUPERB TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S TAILORED JACKET – MY FINAL FIND FROM A MAKER IN AUSTRALIA

     As usual, I came upon this jacket by surprise and was thrilled by the hand-tailored details. The true color is a nice wheat beige, washed out by the camera flash.  The the gold thread-embroide…

Source: SUPERB TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S TAILORED JACKET – MY FINAL FIND FROM A MAKER IN AUSTRALIA

SUPERB TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S TAILORED JACKET – MY FINAL FIND FROM A MAKER IN AUSTRALIA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA     As usual, I came upon this jacket by surprise and was thrilled by the hand-tailored details. The true color is a nice wheat beige, washed out by the camera flash.  The the gold thread-embroidered label would also not photograph well with the flash in my camera, but maybe you can get a close-up view of it with zoom-in feature.  It came from a Melbourne store and is made of cloth, as all the older labels of best quality were done.

The jacket is fully lined.  The buttons (all are present) are in plastic, with a basket-weave design.  The fit is high-hip length in a boxy cut.  Sleeves are bracelet length – all nice design features from the Kennedy era.  Someday I’ll photograph it again on one of my models for a more elegant presentation – but, until then –

one of the nicest things of all, it fits me . . .

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Another plus is that the fabric is a patented linen-poly blend that gives you the lovely texture without the wrinkling issues of linen.

A WONDERFUL BLAST FROM THE 1950’S!

Well, I’m on the road again.  But, on the way to the airport I stopped by a family member’s who is downsizing.  She called me into the next room and let me look at her gorgeous wedding …

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A WONDERFUL BLAST FROM THE 1950’S!

file0001209214386-ebook-cover-1-11111211111112111Well, I’m on the road again.  But, on the way to the airport I stopped by a family member’s who is downsizing.  She called me into the next room and let me look at her gorgeous wedding gown and bolero jacket ensemble from 1955.  What a beautiful thing – and in perfect condition!

She also had a pink 1950’s formal that had been stored in her attic for decades.  What a thrill to see them “in person”.  My camera was deep in a suitcase, so I’m not sure I’ll get a photo of them for you to see, but things are undecided, so you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

I’m so excited, because there will be new finds coming my way soon.  Stay tuned . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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INTERESTING TRUE VINTAGE LEATHER HANDBAG FROM THE 1940’s – 1950’S

I have TONS of true vintage handbags and won’t show them all, but I’ll post examples of really lovely ones or unusual styles. This one is croc-embossed leather with out-of-the-ordinary …

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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE SILK FORMAL DRESS OR WEDDING GOWN FOUND IN AUSSIE-LAND

This frock is another of my stupendous finds!   Made somewhere between the 1940’s and 1950’s, it’s a gorgeous dress and I suspect that it really is from the Forties. Looks like it…

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TRUE VINTAGE SUEDE LEATHER CAR-COAT, 1950S TO EARLY ’60S

Classic fall/winter coat in beige suede.  The casual style here has a lightweight quilted lining and is great for days that are cool.  Thanksgiving Day celebrations can sometimes be formal, but man…

Source: TRUE VINTAGE SUEDE LEATHER CAR-COAT, 1950S TO EARLY ’60S

McCALLS 1963 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESSES NOW!

Although these frocks are in pastels and the weather is often dark and gloomy now,  these are the styles and colors that used to appear as soon as the Christmas and holiday season was over.  Late w…

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McCALLS 1963 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESSES NOW!

IMG_1033 IMG_1029 IMG_1034Although these frocks are in pastels and the weather is often dark and gloomy now,  these are the styles and colors that used to appear as soon as the Christmas and holiday season was over.  Late winter/Spring fashions and travel clothing came out in the magazines and department stores back in the day.

For our grandmothers who were crafty, it would be time to start making your dresses like these that do take a little time to create.  Although they would almost always be knitted or crocheted in wool, they really have a Spring-like feel to them and that was what people loved when travel to warmer places during the winter was short or not possible at all.

Lightweight wool goes through 3 seasons very well.  Clothiers and fashionistas have always known this and included smart and beautiful wool garments in their wardrobes almost all year long.  Now that it’s become easier to care for them, with hand-washing and at-home dry-cleaning, I love my vintage sweaters and dresses up until May, too . . .

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