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A VERY EVERYDAY DRESS FROM THE 1940’S OR EARLY ’50S

A VERY EVERYDAY DRESS FROM THE 1940'S OR EARLY '50S

This one might seem prim and unexciting by our standards today, but it was very normal everyday wear for women 60 or 70 years ago.

If you look at it in an unprejudiced way, it is really quite flattering and comfortable-looking. Let me tell you – the slinky synthetic poly or whatever fabric is like wearing your nightgown all day long!

These little prints were very popular on everyday dresses back in the day. They were almost as common and neutral as a solid color.

A homemaker could wear this, or a “career girl” – it would look appropriate on almost anyone almost anywhere. It was one of those no-fail outfits that you always want to have at least one of in your closet in case you suddenly have to go to a dicey appointment, or meet a scary person or blend in without being noticeable.

Do you have one or two? Because, you just never know .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S MEN’S LOUNGING OR SMOKING ROBE

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S MEN'S LOUNGING OR SMOKING ROBE.

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S MEN’S LOUNGING OR SMOKING ROBE

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S MEN'S LOUNGING OR SMOKING ROBE

OK, here’s the other men’s robe in my collection and, dare I say, it’s better than the last one! Same styling; marvelous black satin sash and trim but . . . . . . ..

look at that fabulous silky rayon(?) fabric and the really cool abstract/atomic pattern!! That’s what makes me suspect that it could be older than the last one.

This one really hangs out in the library with a cigar and a glass of cognac. Maybe you’re listening to Dick Tracy or The Shadow on WSPY.

Never mind. If the sleeves weren’t way too long, I’d probably be wearing it right now. Fixing that little issue would not be a big thing, but I also love it just as it is. Madge doesn’t care. Maybe one of these days . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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MORE TRUE VINTAGE FUN FROM THE 1940’S – A CUTE LITTLE FROCK FOR DAYTIME

MORE TRUE VINTAGE FUN FROM THE 1940'S – A CUTE LITTLE FROCK FOR DAYTIME.

MORE TRUE VINTAGE FUN FROM THE 1940’S – A CUTE LITTLE FROCK FOR DAYTIME

MORE TRUE VINTAGE FUN FROM THE 1940'S - A CUTE LITTLE FROCK FOR DAYTIME

This one is just pure smiles, to me. It’s only an everyday dress, but so cute!

Love those pockets and all the little details. And also, so well-made. This is not a fine garment, but it’s a sturdy one!

I expect that this dress was worn during the war years. No shoulder pads, but it’s got a kind of no-nonsense way about it, as did a lot of the clothing during rationing. This is something that Rosie the Riveter might have worn at home.

Many looked similar later on and even into the ’50’s, but they tended to be a bit more feminine and “designed” after the war was over.

I’m no university-trained costumer, but I think I’m right. Undercover investigators learn on the job and I’ve trained in the field – hunting down the elusive cloak (no daggers, yet, but you just never know) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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BACK VIEW OF THE 1940’S PINK SATIN GOWN

BACK VIEW OF THE 1940'S PINK SATIN GOWN.

BACK VIEW OF THE 1940’S PINK SATIN GOWN

BACK VIEW OF THE 1940'S PINK SATIN GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN.

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN

I imagine an ingenue wearing this dress – a young woman attending some special event. Maybe her first formal dance. There’s even a couple of pinholes at the waist where I’m sure a corsage was fastened!

This one goes way back. It’s got another of those 12″ zippers in the middle of the back that doesn’t go all the way to the neck. Definitely a “wiggle dress” before they became notorious in the early 1950’s.

Pink satin is pretty sweet. And, the dress is quite small so I think it was for a young person, although women were much smaller then and a small woman can certainly wear it. (ahem, ahem . . . . .) Notice the peplum, as shown yesterday on a much different frock. The peplum was a real ’40’s thing.

I just happened to be out for a drive when this one appeared. I stopped on a hunch. You just never know . . . .
. . . . . Click the next post for the back view. . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A FUN FROCK FROM THE FORTIES

A FUN FROCK FROM THE FORTIES.