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A PRETTY EASTER-Y TRUE VINTAGE DRESS FOR SPRING – SEVENTIES DOES THIRTIES

IMG_1223 IMG_1225Another of my last year’s finds.  When I’m traveling, it’s possible only to photograph things on a hanger; but, now that I have the stellar Stella working with me, I can picture them properly.

This dress is made of a lovely, slinky rayon – probably with a hand (feel) a lot like the real ones from the 1930’s.  You can’t beat the drape of a really nice rayon fabric and how it falls over and accentuates the body.

The collar and tie are real stylistic touches from the Thirties era, too, and who can beat that color for the up-coming season?  A really nice retro piece is sometimes worth collecting – especially when it’s also true vintage . . . . .

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MOD, MOD, MOD! NEW SPRING FIND . . . . .

MOD, MOD, MOD! NEW SPRING FIND . . . . ..

NEW FIND – 1960’S SUMMER HANDBAG BY ANDE’

NEW FIND – 1960'S SUMMER HANDBAG BY ANDE'.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S SUMMER DRESS FIND

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – 1970'S SUMMER DRESS FIND.

RECENT FIND – 1970’S STRIPED KNIT DRESS

RECENT FIND – 1970'S STRIPED KNIT DRESS.

NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES

NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY DRESSY FROCK IN BLACK CREPE WITH RHINESTONES.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE '60'S – '70'S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt’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!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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A TRUE VINTAGE MYSTERY SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA – FUN FOR THE MAGICVINTAGESPY!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOh, how I wish Madge were here – so that you could see the lines of this two-piece ensemble.  From the padded shoulders in the jacket to the below-the-knee skirt with a flared hem, this is Forties-style and the clues are so interesting!

It appears to be hand-tailored, with vintage buttons and an unusual back zipper. The fabric is an old-time knit, with an atomic pattern printed on.  Forties?  Fifties?  Sixties?

This is a really cute example of Seventies – Eighties Does Forties . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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CLASSIC TRUE VINTAGE WESTERN-WEAR HAT

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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 . . . .

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