Aren’t these just amazing? Brand “new” Mod pumps – just right on a date with the man wearing the shirt in yesterday’s post.
This is one of my favorite shoe colors and, in this case, made of easy-care vinyl. Of course, I would prefer leather but Corfam is iconic Sixties and has its advantages, too.
Mid-heel pumps are also iconic Sixties and will look great with many different outfits. Wow – I’m really in rare find heaven recently! Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner . . . . . . .
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Men’s true vintage shirts in great condition are an even more elusive find than women’s are because, alas, you blokes have never been known for looking after your clothing very well. So many wonderful pieces just haven’t survived.
But, this one – in the silkiest, most beautiful rayon weave, is almost like new. Looks like another example of the late Sixties, “Carnaby Street” days (like the women’s blouse shown yesterday), but that’s indefinite and subject to further research..
The pockets are so skillfully applied that I almost didn’t see one of them and saw the other one mostly because I expected it to be there. Superb tailoring and marvelous fabrics are two of the factors that make vintage fashion so fabulous.
Fun, fun, fun . . . . . . . . . . . .
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There’s nothing like cottons from the 1960’s and before. And, the gorgeous, lady-like styles from those past decades have never been done as well since then. I’m always so excited to find another one!
The trims are beautifully made and the tailoring is impeccable. Nice buttons, too. The fit is excellent. The fabric feels soft but substantial and lasts forever.
Although sometimes a little fussy, styles from the late 1960’s are fun and have that British flair that was popular then. Of course, it looks great with the ribbon skirt shown yesterday or a mini, but I like them with jeans, too, or bell-bottom pants.
The new finds just keep on coming. Groovy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In almost the same shade of green as yesterday’s dress, I discovered this skirt on the same day. Wow – I’ve just recently found a trove of true vintage dresses, skirts, accessories, lingerie, shirts and blouses (we’ll get to the one Stella’s wearing later). Not to mention, of course, my fabulous vintage navy pea jacket find!
Dresses and suits made of this knit material with grosgrain ribbon sewn closely all over in a swirly pattern were very popular among the dressier set in the Fifties. I have a black suit decorated this way and I remember that my great grandmother had a dress. This skirt might have had a matching jacket originally since, as I said, this style is usually seen in dressy garments.
However, it will work well as a separate, too, and is a great foundation for a beautiful blouse or sweater – no jacket needed. That’s one thing I like about true vintage suits as opposed to dresses – although our grandmothers were tied in to wearing the jacket and skirt together as an “outfit”, as dictated by the fashion rules of the time, we can do so many wonderful things with the separate pieces now, as well.
Once in a while I see one of these ribbon garments, but very rarely – SO, it was ANOTHER Eureka moment for the Magicvintagespy. Life is fun!!
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I’m always thrilled to find one of these! This dress was custom-tailored WAY back in the day. It’s a rockabilly/housewife/everyday special that most women wore.
This one dates farther back than some, but is still in near-perfect condition. The only thing is that is seems that “Mildred” didn’t make a belt for it yet, so I’ve put on one of my own.
Years ago, women whipped up lots of frocks in this style for themselves and their daughters. They could also be purchased at department stores or discount clothiers. Depending on the fabric chosen and the details added, they might be very inexpensive or pricey and elegant.
There’s nothing more iconic of that time, so it blasts me right back to the past . . .
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