LOOKS LIKE THIS CAME RIGHT OUT OF A 1940’S MOVIE COSTUME DEPARTMENT!
It certainly is a little cooler at night now, and I’d like to show a wonderful top that doubles as a jacket. It was commercially – made and has a label. The cut is so cool – I always love waist-defining styles and strong shoulders. This time, it’s a good fit for Madge!
Just look at those wrapped buttons! They appear on the cuffs, as well. The actual color is a bit less rosy than in the photo and more a burnt orange color, but it’s a very pretty hue. The fabulous rayon fabric has an almost iridescent glow.
For some reason, I like wearing a hat with this jacket. Some kind of fantastic ’40’s topper would really suit, but I don’t have any of the really wild ones. A fedora or big bowler style tipped back is nice.
Equally fab with slacks or a skirt, I really feel like…
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What a strange combination of styles and themes this find is! Kind of reflects the times right after WWII, when the world was reeling and trying to set a new course.
Here we have stylish 3/4 sleeves, a fussy, ruffled keyhole neckline with a little bow tie and even some traditional tartan plaid on – – lightening bolts and big “O’s” that look like what? Gun barrels or smoke rings? And, the colors of fire, ash and annihilation white. Whoa! Somebody was having a big atomic moment when they designed this fabric. Putting it on a prissy blouse was another weird move.
If you don’t think about all this, it is a fun and striking garment.
Anyway, the world had changed big-time and this is what happens. Fashions always reflect historical events in one way or another. It’s intriguing to tease out these clues and solve another mystery . . . . . .
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