Aren’t these the sweetest things! Just love them. Nothing much is cuter than 1960’s shoes. Very Audrey Hepburn.
The Joyce company made nice sportswear during the 1960’s – worth a pick-up if you find anything true vintage by that label. As always, be wary of cheaper latecomers . . . . . . . . .
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A lot of you might not get too excited about these, but I just love, love, love true vintage slinky nylon pajamas! Nothing else feels like them. They are so comfortable and fun to wear but, alas, usually the pieces are not found together anymore. BUT, THIS TIME I did!
In a lovely coral pink that I also love, couldn’t be better. Thanks for sharing my fun!
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An iconic Mod flower-power print, with sheer sleeves at the same time! The dress material is a loosely-woven stuff that they used to call “hop sacking” in the mid-Sixties (but, of course, not real hop sacking, which is a different thing – sort of like the sugar and flour bag material that women used to make shirts and dresses from on the farms WAY long ago).
It fits Stella in a way that’s too short and tight to look the way it is supposed to, and would do better on a model a little bit smaller and not quite so tall. But, anyway, oh so cute and DEFINITELY from about 1966. Notice the Peter Pan collar.
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Here’s a better look at my street – market find. When I saw the print and colors on this, I just HAD to have it! When I touched the slinkiest of slinky nylon/poly/whatever fabric, I was over the moon!
Just a simple shirt style, with an elongated collar, but the open sleeves are a really fun touch. It will be a very cool Spring statement dress – hard not to get noticed coming down the street in this.
And, so much fun to meet the daughter of the woman who had made it. Getting family stories along with the great clothing is the best!
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This is a beautifully-made piece from a smaller, upscale company from the ’50’s and ’60’s “down under” – Hibodress. It’s been fun doing research on the vintage clothing labels that I encountered there.
The woman who started this business really appreciated smart design and quality construction. It shows in this garment and made it such a pleasure to own and wear. Kudos to her!
That’s still true today, of course, if you can find clothing of that caliber . . . . .
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Since I haven’t shown this top in a LONG time, thought I’d give it a showcase today since it’s so perfect now (still needs a pressing). A wonderful rayon or acetate fabric with gloss and a fabulous print. Made by Alex Coleman.
Last week, I got this blouse out to wear and decided to do a few modifications to the hemlines and add light shoulder padding, just to tweak the fit and got so excited about it again. That’s the fun of classic, quality vintage clothing – it’s good to go forever and can even be refurbished a little with great success – because it starts out so wonderful . . . . . . .
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Here’s a nice picture of that great rayon blouse that I found there. Love the fitted shape, which is a rare find in itself.
I suppose that this shirt could go all the way back to the Forties. Somewhere between 1940 and 1970, with my bets on the late Sixties. As much as I love being able to pinpoint the age of my discoveries, there’s also some fun in the things that keep you guessing a bit.
Won’t this look GREAT with the jacket I showed yesterday? A perfect combo!
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If you can shimmy like your sister Sue, this is the dress for you! It’s my size, but I have to learn how to do it justice on the dance floor. However, it’ll probably make a statement with any kind of dance, excepting ballroom.
Someone made this frock or costume by hand in the 1960’s or 1970’s. Definitely styled to make an impression. If you’ve ever seen someone who can shimmy well, you know what I mean.
What fun! I found another 1960’s version earlier this year – a trend? Who knows. They say that things come in threes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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HAD to pick this up when I found it – a carrying bag for shoes (particularly, dance shoes for ballet, tap, etc.). I had one when taking ballet lessons as a child. Hadn’t thought of it in years – what a blast from the past to see it! I’ll bet that some of you recognize it, too.
Also uncovered some fabulous dresses today and will show them soon . . . . . . . . . .
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I LOVE shirtwaist dresses! Madge shows these off very well because they don’t have side closures. The first one here is a mid-century piece with a matching fabric-covered belt. Both are day-dresses but this one is prettier and more dainty.
The second is an ’80’s does ’40’s style. Not the original belt on that one – so I’ll find another or make one with fabric from the hem, if I decide to shorten it. It’s a sportier style, but can be dressed up, too.
I also love the Blues, and there are more to come . . . . . . . .
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