Such a smart-looking little day-dress by Lora Lennox. Apparently, this was a dressmaker label that was common back in the day. The polka dots and big buttons are a lot of fun – plus the vib…
Source: MY TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S SHOULDER SEASON FROCK BY LORA LENNOX – FROM KANSAS CITY!
Isn’t this a pretty little day-dress? Ruffles, flowers and a criss-cross neckline are so feminine and becoming, in a very simple style. In spite of being a little inconvenient (you’ve got to wear a slip or something underneath), designers and women (and, probably, men!) loved these sheer styles in the 1950’s. They are very lovely, floaty and ethereal. And, SEXY!!
Women with elegant taste have always known that flattering clothing that suggests what’s underneath without exposing it is FAR more alluring and sexy than showing lots of skin or bare body.
The best designers still know this. . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Fun – three in one! More surprise finds. I think all these dresses were owned by one woman who loved the easy-wear shirt-style frocks of the late 1950’s to early 1960’s. Although two of them have back closures, The nicest one, in center, was custom-made and is maybe the “newest” of the 3. It’s got a vintage nylon zipper whereas the other two have metal zips. They came from Montgomery Ward and Sears and Roebuck.
A little large for me, so they’ll probably find their way onto eBay next Spring, but I love them just the same. Wonder who recently had to give them up ? Part of the mystery – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Now that we’re officially into Spring, 2021, I’ve decided to publish a little runway-view trunk show of my Spring dress collection for your enjoyment. Many different eras and many different histories – you just never know . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Feathers, feathers, feathers. Marlene and Celia are ready for the street. No matter when you wear the green hat, it’s going to draw attention. So, why not St. Paddy’s Day? The brown and white number with artistic feather trim is also to die for. Both are from the 1940’s.
Chin straps … a bit obvious, but SO practical. Many vintage hats had them, for good reason. If you’ve ever tried to secure a hat perfect for you outfit onto straight hair, that’s when you’d give anything for something more secure than hairpins. Vintage-era designers were so ingenious. The details they thought of for convenience and good fit are legendary.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Source: FOR EASTER, CHURCH OR A ST. PATRICK’S DAY DRESSY EVENT, A GREEN FEATHER HAT IS CHIC!
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