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FABULOUS FINDS FROM THE FORTIES – TRUE VINTAGE DRESSING GOWNS

FABULOUS FINDS FROM THE FORTIES – TRUE VINTAGE DRESSING GOWNS.

TRUE VINTAGE WWII – ERA FROCK – ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND!!

TRUE VINTAGE WWII – ERA FROCK – ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND!!.

TRUE VINTAGE WWII – ERA FROCK – ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND!!

IMG_1542Here’s the lovely dress that I showed you on a hanger when I first found it, a couple of months ago.  Now the statuesque Stella gives it a proper display.  Black rayon crepe, again, with pink underlining at the shoulders and black lace overlay.  Dressy, but not formal.

This  frock is dated from the late 1930’s to early 1940’s.  So many pretty touches and the strong shoulders that I like, but not with regular shoulder pads.  As with many older pieces, the bodice is constructed in hand-tailored detail inside to shape it and make a foundation for the decorative layers on top.  A wide ruffle across from shoulder to shoulder, and a narrower one at the hem.

So wonderful to find the faux flowers that are pinned at the neck still present and in such good condition!  They’re old and a little rumpled, but that’s all.  The opening on the left side-seam that helps you get into the dress is closed with buttons rather than a zipper.

All the clues in plain sight.  Just another day in the life of . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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FABULOUS 1930’S – 1940’S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET

FABULOUS 1930'S – 1940'S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET.

FABULOUS 1930’S – 1940’S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET

True vintage summer elegance and nostalgia . . .. .

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FABULOUS 1930'S - 1940'S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN - INSPIRED BED JACKET

Absolutely fabulous – true vintage movie star nightwear. I always LOVE finding things like this. It’s true fantasy apparel.

There is nothing more luscious to wear than high quality silk. These aren’t top-of-the-line, but they’re a cut above what’s around these days.

And, just look at those PJ’s – can’t you just see Lana Turner or Greer Garson in those? And, the Asian – style bed jacket is full of mystery and intrigue . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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INCREDIBLE FIND!!!!! 1930’S – EARLY 1940’S DRESSY FROCK . . . . . AMAZING!

INCREDIBLE FIND!!!!! 1930'S – EARLY 1940'S DRESSY FROCK . . . . . AMAZING!.

INCREDIBLE FIND!!!!! 1930’S – EARLY 1940’S DRESSY FROCK . . . . . AMAZING!

I just LOVE discovering garments like this!!  So old – in such good condition – so cute and detailed – my size . . . . . . .

A Depression – World War II era pretty frock for dancing, dining or partying.  Black crepe, belted, with ruffles at the hem, sleeves and bodice.  Lace overlay and pink blossoms at the decolletage.  Little shoulder pads. Hard to imagine that it was custom-tailored, but there’s no label remaining.  A bit girly for my taste, but when it comes to true vintage I don’t quibble.

Just like so many of the dresses I see in the old movies that I love!  So, another example of what makes life so much fun . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES’ HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????

RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES' HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????.

YES!!! LOOK WHAT SHE’S GOT ON HER FEET – TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1938

YES!!! LOOK WHAT SHE'S GOT ON HER FEET – TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1938.

RARE EARLY MID-CENTURY ICONIC “SANFORIZED” COTTON SAILOR BLOUSE

RARE EARLY MID-CENTURY ICONIC "SANFORIZED" COTTON SAILOR BLOUSE.