It’s hard to see in this photograph, but the satin material behind the lace is a beautiful soft rose color. The skirt is black crepe – the classic dressy fabric that is so perfect for frocks of this type. It’s a vintage size 8, which fits like a current size 2 to 4. Perfect condition.
This design is made to look like a two-piece ensemble, though it is a straight sheath style with a zipper up the back. It hugs the body and even looks good on a hanger, which is lucky when I don’t have Madge or Stella to model it for me!
Made by PACO, which is a relatively upscale label for dressy clothing here in Australia.
Great find!
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To wear at least three seasons of the year, a wool felt classic hat will last for decades and complete almost any sportswear outfit. This men’s cowboy style from the 1970s or before is uni-sex now.
The best quality hats of this type have a leather inside hatband. A liner (often satin) is another sign that it is of high quality. Look for the maker’s name stamped inside and, often, the name of the store where it was sold.
These will turn up in lots of places if you’re savvy about where to look. You just never know . . . .
Morgana Martin, the magicvintagespy
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As often happens with black things and when photographing without a model, I couldn’t get good detail in a picture but want to tell you about this great find anyway. I’m sure that you’ll be able to see it in your mind’s eye. Picture this . . .
Heavy black crepe, fully lined. Metal zipper up the middle of the back and a small kick pleat at the hem. Classic sheath style, but with a waist seam and a black fabric rosette toward the left side there. The neck is scooped front and back, with layers of draped fabric all around. The label is from a maker, or maybe a department store, which is Australian.
As always, the fabric and the tailoring distinguish it from the tons of modern black dresses that can be found anywhere. And, it fits much better, too. This one will last another 50 years!
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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Great find! My second one here, a couple of weeks ago and I was thrilled to discover this classic Sixties style in beautiful fabric from Scotland, and in almost perfect condition.
Look at the colors in that plaid – classic tartans and tweeds from Scotland and Ireland are so beautiful and of such exceptional quality. It just doesn’t get better.
Fully lined with a metal zip up the back. Just what a mid-sixties schoolgirl, co-ed or young career woman might have worn. It seems that it is an unusual find here, because not many woolens are worn, due to the warm climate. We have the British heritage to thank for this!
Finding this was almost as good as petting koalas and kangaroos . . . . .
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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Book: How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com
The average woman before 1970 understood the allure and the impact of hats. They used to be a central part of any outfit and occupied a center-stage position in the wardrobe of any woman or man.
A simple but very effective style from the late ’60s or ’70s, this one has a chain and ribbon band and is made of wool felt. Carley Simon wears a similar one on the jacket of her famous debut album in 1972.
A wide brim is flattering to most faces and the key, as always, is to try it on before you buy and to learn what flatters your particular face and body. A great hat can be the most important thing you wear.
They’re also very effective if you’re wanting to be a bit mysterious or difficult to recognize . . . .
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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