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Here’s a little black & white series while I get my newest finds organized . . .

Like the last suit posted, this one has two layers. The way they used to do the little brief or shorts underneath was such a figure-enhancer for most women.
Almost like a tankini, but all in one piece. Look at those great design details, too. You won’t see that on modern suits, nor the exceptional construction. Black & white makes another appearance for Spring and Summer, as always.
Just right for sitting beside the pool, under a big sun-hat, with a Mai-Tai . . . . . . . . .
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Mixing and matching was never more fun . . . . .

Really pretty outfits, now that we’re definitely into Spring and flowers are coming up. I have combined more modern vintage skirts with sheer true vintage 1950’s blouses. The pink leather peep-toe slingback pumps are ’80’s or early ’90’s does ’40’s – Nina brand. (’90’s – I have a hard time calling that “vintage” , though some people do) since I love the old classics much more. The slips are true vintage and the silk dress is authentic 1940’s or 1930’s, too.
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
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These two belong together! Both the dress and stole are from the same era. Faux mink by Glenoit and a custom-tailored cocktail dress with illusion neckline.
Bodice treatment of this type is so pretty – I’ve got examples from the 1940”s to early 1960’s. Although the dress is of modest quality, these kinds of necklines are not easy to make (no, I’ve never tried it – I can tell!) It’s obvious that the sewer knew what they were doing.
The fur is well-made and subtly dyed, with a brocaded lining. It has stood up to wear and time extremely well over 50 – 60 years.
. . . . . more examples of hand-tailored elegance that even the budget-minded woman could enjoy back in the day . . . . . . . ..
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In the 1950s, this style of shirt-dress in a very sheer printed material was popular. I have found several of them here and there. Usually they were belted and, of course, would be worn over a slip. Imagine this one with a lovely true vintage nylon slip underneath (but not a fussy slip). and a covered buckle belt or tie belt. . . . . . . . . . .your skirt swaying in the breeze as you walk down main street on your shopping errands for the day. A pretty little ’50s bag and peep-toe slingbacks might be nice. Or, you can mix it up. I love a full-on vintage look, especially with dresses, but mixing decades is also fun. Vintage accessories with modern clothing really works for me sometimes. I find the mixing easy with casual looks. The great thing about many true vintage items is that their…
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Summer, here we come – Yes?

Here we have two beautiful sundresses, in similar colors. Not really my colors – I’m a Summer skin-tone, rather than Spring or Fall, but who’s going to quibble when faced with these!
The one on the right has more detail on the bodice and even has bows fixed to the shoulder straps in back. It has a covered belt, whereas the other dress just has piping at the waist.
They’re both lovely, in a beautiful cotton. Madge wears it very well, don’t you think? Such exceptional fit and tailoring.
Either of them could go from simple daytime activities to work (probably with a sweater or jacket), dinner, dancing, a party or date.
I often see dresses like this in movies from that era. Wear them and step into a time warp . . . . . . . . . .
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