In a lovely fabric that looks like linen, this dress would have gone to church, to work, shopping or on a date. It’s a simple, a-line style – so popular then – with stylish seaming around the bust-line and a fold-over collar.
Plus, there is a full lining. Although this frock can be casual, it is very elegant. Today it’s difficult to find any dress that would meet these standards unless it is custom-tailored by an expert.
You can see why I love sleuthing for treasures like this one . . . . . . ..
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This time it’s a formal gown – more like a mother-of-the-bride frock than for Prom, but who knows. Some girls used to like the more conservative styles.
It has the hallmark Sixties neckline, metal zipper and custom-tailored details of a home-sewn garment. The sheer butterfly sleeves that create an attached cape over the shoulders of the sleeveless gown are very pretty. See the back view, where the tail ends tie at the waist.
The skirt is in two layers, with the sheer on top and adds to the float-factor when you walk. Love the color, too. Aqua is always a favorite of mine.
So, more and more fun! I’ve got a couple more recent discoveries from the same era that I’ll show in the next few days and who knows what else is just around the corner . . . . . . . . ..
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HERE’S A SEXY LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE NUMBER FOR SPRING AND SUMMER FROM THE EARLY 1960’S
I absolutely love the flattering drape of this fitted dress! The fabric is a synthetic blend of some type, probably containing nylon.
During the late ’50’s and early ’60’s the lean sheath styles were very alluring, yet proper. That seems, to me, to be one of the best fashion qualities of lots of the true vintage styles.
This one goes from Spring, with a light jacket or sweater, right into Summer. The combination of green and blue was very popular in the early 1960’s for a year or two – so this one may come from that time.
So, a ladylike frock that can be worn almost anywhere – simple style and classic lines. It would look nice with white shoes. Though the standard rule was “No white until after Memorial Day in the U.S. (last of May) and not after Labor Day (first Monday in September), those rules don’t…
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