Costume jewelry for the guys, though they may be sterling silver. Sets like this were standard dress-wear for men in the mid-century and before. These came through my family, but I always nab nice…
Source: SOMETHING FOR THE MEN! TRUE VINTAGE CUFF-LINKS BY SWANK
Costume jewelry for the guys, though they may be sterling silver. Sets like this were standard dress-wear for men in the mid-century and before. These came through my family, but I always nab nice ones when I find them.
They are by SWANK, in their original packages. The set on the left, with pearls, were sold at a hometown menswear store. The set on the right was packaged especially for a department store. Perfect with your ’50’s,’60’s or ’70’s dress shirt (and tie).
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This is an unusual purchase for me, but it is so iconic of that early ’70’s time that I just had to nab it – and some of the details are compelling. Jumpsuits were a big deal (br…
Source: ANOTHER DISCOVERY! TRUE VINTAGE ’70’S DOES ’40’S JUMPSUIT
FROM THE EARLY 1970’S RETRO FORTIES ERA
This is an unusual purchase for me, but it is so iconic of that early ’70’s time that I just had to nab it – and some of the details are compelling. Jumpsuits were a big deal (briefly) during the early 1970’s, as they were (briefly) during the 1940’s, too. Can’t wait to photograph it on Stella. It’s a small size that will fit her to a “T”.
The first thing that caught my eye was the color – love this wonderful glossy Bordeau wine hue – and the fabric. It’s a blend of acetate and rayon (very popular in the Forties) and gives the garment that wonderful drape plus adding the depth and shimmer to the color.
Shoulder pads, a nipped waist and plunging back above a button-and-zipper closure. Couldn’t be a more flattering style on someone with a slim figure. The waistline also has belt loops, showing that a wide cinch belt was the original. It will be fun to find the one I like best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s somebody’s pretty frock from the Mad Men – Jackie Kennedy era. An off-the-rack design from a middle-income lady’s wardrobe that might help her feel a little bit like…
Source: 2-TONE TRUE VINTAGE HOUR-GLASS DRESS FROM THE EARLY 1960’S – BLUE WITH BLACK UNDERTONES
Can’t wait to photograph this frock on Madge, whose figure will show it off to best advantage. It’s a vintage Junior size 9(which would be about a Misses 6 now) – aimed at teens …
Source: NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S LACE OVERLAY DRESSY DRESS
A POPULAR CONSERVATIVE DRESSY STYLE FROM THE EARLY TO MID-1960’S
Can’t wait to photograph this frock on Madge, whose figure will show it off to best advantage. It’s a vintage Junior size 9(which would be about a Misses 6 now) – aimed at teens and young women. Lace overlay (very popular then for special occasion styles), but in matching color rather than a contrast. I could almost see it being worn as a non-traditional wedding dress!
The buttons are gold-tone sculpted metal and there is a gold thread in the lace edging around the neckline, sleeve hems and front placket. The hem is quite wide, so I suspect that someone shortened it – either because they were of petite height or because the mini length was in style when this frock was last worn – 1965 or sometime later . . . . . . . . . . . .
Although I think the design is pretty blase’ (but I’ll have to see it on Madge to make the final judgement), the fabric and tailoring are of excellent quality and it’s always a pleasure to see that.
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Here’s somebody’s pretty frock from the Mad Men – Jackie Kennedy era. An off-the-rack design from a middle-income lady’s wardrobe that might help her feel a little bit like Marilyn . . . . . . . .
Many dresses that I’ve found from the early 1960’s that are dressy styles are made with this two-color feature. Sometimes it’s woven together, sometimes it’s a sheer layer over an opaque color that comes through.
In this case, it’s a woven fabric. The style has those characteristic mid-century design elements of decorative bow, 3/4 sleeves, knee-length, a covered belt and wiggle-dress fitting . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Thank goodness things have changed so much that this is just funny. I couldn’t possibly pass it up! I just love these old novelty linens – aprons, tablecloths, napkins, etc. Some of t…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE NOVELTY MID-CENTURY LINEN TOWEL – THE MOST SEXIST EVER!
Can you believe this? It’s so awful it just cracks me up!!
Thank goodness things have changed so much that this is just funny. I couldn’t possibly pass it up!
I just love these old novelty linens – aprons, tablecloths, napkins, etc. Some of them are really cute but it’s hard to believe that things like this one were “normal” stuff that most people bought.
I’ve got more “new” true vintage mid-century finds to show you, but couldn’t resist posting this one first . . . . . . . . .
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