Staying in the spirit – looking back on the Christmas Dance (or ahead to the Valentine’s Day Dance)! I just love this little circle skirt dress from the 1940’s – early 1950’s with sequins on the bodice.
Probably custom-tailored, with little cap sleeves and a skirt meant to swing. Just right for dancing.
This is one of my favorite colors – good any season, but especially right when everything is white and gray outside. Velveteen is also such a feel-good fabric. You can’t beat rayon for drape, but velvet, silk, nylon and poly have their own lovely ways.
Zip up the back, waist-hugging style – there’s nothing too remarkable about the tailoring but it’s unmistakably TRUE VINTAGE, and only the real thing that has that “look”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Another stand-by style in ladies’ hats – the toque has been around for many decades. Black & white is perfect for Spring, but goes really well all year long. Classic, but very early/mid 1960’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Moving into the mood for a special date on St. Valentine’s Day, how about a little silk jacket in sweet cherry red from the 1950’s over your LBD? I love this one in a red and black print.
Pictured here with a modern skirt, you could also top a dress or slacks with this one. The nice short length is very versatile. Leave it open over a pretty, simple shell or blouse or wear it closed.
Just a little smolder while you sip a red in some small cafe’ . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Marlene is mesmerizing in this gorgeous veiled hat. Just covering the eyes, it adds a bit of mystery to a bright and open face. She was so inspired by the Spring hue that she even changed her haircolor . . . . . . . . . . . .
I’ve honestly not seen a veil made this way before and am a bit unclear about how it is supposed to be worn. However, it’s situated in the right direction so maybe this is it. Perhaps it could be worn tipped a little farther back on the head. Many hats from the Forties had parts hanging over the shoulder in kind of a gypsy touch.
Anyway, it’s beautiful and just right for the season. When flowers and grass are coming up, here we go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Oh, my. What if you’re on a beach somewhere this February 14? How to stay with the romantic color scheme?
Never fear – this cute little 1960’s two-piece has got you covered (well, almost . . . . . . . . . . . . …
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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