Tag Archives: 1960s

TRUE VINTAGE VICTORIAN/PRAIRIE-STYLE GOWN FROM THE ’60’S

TRUE VINTAGE VICTORIAN/PRAIRIE-STYLE GOWN FROM THE '60'S.

A TRUE VINTAGE FALL DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1960’S

A TRUE VINTAGE FALL DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1960'S.

MOD BLACK AND WHITE SHOES FROM THE MID 1960’S – SPECTATOR STYLE

MOD BLACK AND WHITE SHOES FROM THE MID 1960'S – SPECTATOR STYLE.

A PAIR OF TRUE VINTAGE SHOES THAT REMIND ME OF AUDREY

A PAIR OF TRUE VINTAGE SHOES THAT REMIND ME OF AUDREY.

A COLLECTION OF FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S DRESSES FOR EARLY FALL

A COLLECTION OF FAVORITE LATE 1950'S – EARLY 1960'S DRESSES FOR EARLY FALL.

MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE ’50’S – EARLY ’60’S?

MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE '50'S – EARLY '60'S?.

MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE ’50’S – EARLY ’60’S?

MORE SHOES! HOW DO YOU LIKE THEE LOVELIES FROM THE LATE '50'S - EARLY '60'S?

I just HAD to have these when I found them! It’s interesting how they look so much like the fashion that became really popular in the early 1980’s “New Wave” era. The Fifties did some really fun, dramatic styling when they were coming out of their conservative period – think about fins on cars that were made then.

These pumps escape looking trashy by the fact that they are quality footwear, well-made of leather and not over-the-top in terms of the design. Their elegance makes them wearable with almost any type of outfit. In my opinion, that’s the way to make dramatic looks really effective, rather than just faddish or cheap and easy to forget (along with the person wearing them!)  Vintage-era designers knew this.

A follower asked me yesterday how I date clothing, etc. and it’s not an easy thing to answer in a few words. Mostly, I just “know”. There are lots of little bits and pieces of information and know-how, like with any type of experience.  The evidence is out there . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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TRUE VINTAGE SILK KIMONO FROM THE 1960’S OR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?

TRUE VINTAGE SILK KIMONO FROM THE 1960'S OR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?

I found this kimono years ago, but I’m not sure how old it is. It’s at least from the 1960’s but maybe long before that.

The great thing about these older items is the exquisite detail and workmanship. Some items like these may still be available, but I have rarely seen them – even on a visit to Chinatown!

The fabric and embroidery are very fine and there is a lot of hand-done tailoring. Although the classic styles haven’t changed over the decades, you can tell the difference between those that are vintage and more modern ones.

I do also have 2 or 3 gorgeous silk robes made in the Chinese style for Saks Fifth Avenue in the’50’s, ’60’s or ’70’s that are beautifully detailed, but they are geared more to fashion than to authentic traditional Chinese costume.

I wonder where this one originally came from . . . .. . . . .. . . you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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TRUE VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET FROM THE 1960’S

TRUE VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET FROM THE 1960'S.

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE ’50’S AND ’60’S

MORE TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES FROM THE '50'S AND '60'S.