GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA

Here’s a great “time capsule” dress I found in Melbourne, Australia . . . .

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IMG_1056     Back to my Australian finds – Stella shows this frock off properly.  I gasped when I discovered it.  It may even have been a wedding gown back in the Depression and World War days when they were often simpler.   But, I suppose they had the equivalent of “debutantes” in that society, too.  The custom of showing off young, marriageable women “of good family background” was a widespread practice that still persists in some places.

Lots of clues:  Since Australia is closer to Southern Asia than we are in North America, silk may have been a more  popular fabric for better dresses than it was here.  A friend of mine says that she remembers the wired necklines from the 1950’s.  This dress was made for a VERY tiny person (even more so than Stella), so it could have been floor length on the original owner.  Impossible to say…

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GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA

GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA.

MY ELEGANT 1950’S WOMEN’S WINTER COATS WITH FUR COLLARS

MY ELEGANT 1950'S WOMEN'S WINTER COATS WITH FUR COLLARS.

A MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FROM THE AUSTRALIA TRIP – LOOKS LIKE SIXTIES TO ME

A MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FROM THE AUSTRALIA TRIP – LOOKS LIKE SIXTIES TO ME.

TRUE VINTAGE MID-SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH BEADED NECKLINE

We’re gearing up for some dressy times in the next few months . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE MID-SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH BEADED NECKLINE

Here’s a mod version of the little black dress – classic sheath styling, with a sassy stand collar in bugle beads.

Just right for a night on the town before the Valentine’s holiday weekend . . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE MID-SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH BEADED NECKLINE

TRUE VINTAGE MID-SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH BEADED NECKLINE.

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

IN A SIMILAR HUE, BUT THIS TIME FULL-ON WINTRY WOOL

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING The forties and early fifties are favorite fashion eras of mine and the suits from that time are delectable!

You can’t beat 1940 – 1960 for lovely tailoring and flattering fit when it comes to women’s suits. This photo is a bit dark, but I hope that you can see the detailing on the jacket. So many garments from that time have these beautiful elements, and I’m sure that this one was an off-the-rack choice.

I’d love to be able to go to a nearby shop or department store and know that I could always find lovely, well-made clothing in a moderate price range, with careful assistance from the staff. Our grandmothers, at least in North America and Europe, usually could.

Of course, in cultures where expert tailor shops abounded, such as in parts of eastern Asia, gorgeous custom-made clothing was the norm and, maybe, still is.

Ah, what luxury.

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING.

SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT – TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!

WE CAN SOMETIMES GET AWAY FROM THE HEAVY WOOL NOW IN NORTH AMERICA – YEA!

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SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT - TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!

For Spring or Fall – or any time the temps are in that mid cool-ish range – a lightweight wool knit skirt suit by Butte Knits. I LOVE the olive drab color and the flattering fit.

This is one of a few examples I’ve found of mid-60’s suits like this, or similar. The high-end knits are so comfortable and easy to wear, but ready for just about any setting. It’s also two separates that can easily be paired with other skirts or pants for a different look.

I think my Aussie friends down under would love a garment like it at this time of year . . . . . . . . . . .

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A TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY CAPE AND GORGEOUS COAT FOR A CHILLY DAY

A TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY CAPE AND GORGEOUS COAT FOR A CHILLY DAY.