These garments are from the mid-century, and a bit difficult to date – especially the blouse. It almost looks like a square-dancing costume. With jeans or a skirt it’s super-cute. I love gingham in almost anything and really enjoy wearing these. It’s so cute and has been classic for decades.
The real star of this post is the jewelry – from Mexico anywhere from the 1930’s to 1950’s, I’d say. Beautiful quality in 925 silver and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Pendant, pins and earrings – they’re great with casual, Western-wear clothing and can be dressed up, too. They really are of fine quality and workmanship – like nothing I see today. Looked for something similar in Mexico last year, but these are the winners.
I’ll be going to Chicago this weekend, so will be off-line for a couple of days. Wonder what I’ll discover. May have some fun things to report when I return!
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I have so many “new” finds to share with you! This frock is one of them, and the shoes to go along – not an original set, but they complement each other fabulously. The pumps have fabric-covered uppers and are vintage Naturalizer, same era.
Yesterday I did not mention re: the mink-trimmed dress that it has THREE (yes, 3!) sets of strap-holder loops sewn in the neckline. Front, shoulder and back to keep your lingerie out of sight. If that isn’t quality and elegance, I don’t know what is! Most of my nice true vintage dresses have this feature.
This illustration of vintage bras (a newer picture, from a recent issue of Energy Times, believe it or not) is fun and probably exactly what Stella would be wearing under any of the dresses I’ve shown recently. Fun for a Madonna concert, maybe, but can’t imagine wearing one . . . . .
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Nothing more classic, feminine and beautiful than vintage white eyelet! “The Sound of Music”, “Heidi” and simpler times come to mind. This gown could potentially go from casual to Prom.
It has a long metal zipper in back, fitted waist, lovely bows on the shoulder straps and otherwise elegant simplicity. Lined and very nicely constructed. What a pleasure it was to discover this one!
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