These two belong together! Both the dress and stole are from the same era. Faux mink by Glenoit and a custom-tailored cocktail dress with illusion neckline.
Bodice treatment of this type is so pretty – I’ve got examples from the 1940”s to early 1960’s. Although the dress is of modest quality, these kinds of necklines are not easy to make (no, I’ve never tried it – I can tell!) It’s obvious that the sewer knew what they were doing.
The fur is well-made and subtly dyed, with a brocaded lining. It has stood up to wear and time extremely well over 50 – 60 years.
. . . . . more examples of hand-tailored elegance that even the budget-minded woman could enjoy back in the day . . . . . . . ..
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A very pretty example of mid-century style and tailoring.
From shopping, to work, to date – meeting or picnic, this dress is very simple, but stylish and feminine, too. In pale blue, there are two layers of fabric. The outer layer is somewhat sheer with embroidery all over.
The bodice has an interesting shape, with deep pleats along each side that give it some fullness and a cap sleeve effect. This frock definitely has style and could be dressed up or down – very versatile.
Many of the dresses from late ’50’s to early ’60s have elegant details like this. The form-fitting cut of that era seen in sheath dresses is so flattering! True vintage garments are rarely run-of-the-mill and often show these style surprises and very pleasing lines.
That’s one reason why they’re so much fun to find. Each one is a surprise and you just never know . . . . . . . . . …
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A SPECIAL HOLIDAY HAT – HAPPY EASTER!
Celia loves this one – it’s a little demure/dressy accessory that takes its mood from the occasion, the ensemble and the wearer. LOVE feather hats and veils . . . . . . . . . .
Back in the Fifties or early Sixties, a hat like this was not off the radar, but it was a statement. Every woman adored hats and looked for just the right ones to accent her dresses, suits and stunning good looks.
Another of my favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
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This suit is so iconic of that era. Gorgeous yellow wool in a loose weave, with a cute little vintage mink collar. If the collar is too dressy, it can easily be removed with just a snip-snip because it is just hand-basted onto the neckline.
It’s easy to wear and the two pieces can be very versatile. True vintage suits are worth investing in for many reasons – the styles are usually quite elegant; tailoring is superb and the quality of materials are unavailable today. Because the designs are classic, the jackets and skirts can usually be worn many ways that would never have been thought of decades ago.
Love the big covered buttons and pencil skirt. So pretty, and a nice alternative to dark, somber colors for Fall and Winter. Being on the prowl is so much fun, because you just never know . . . …
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We’re leaping ahead to Easter with these. Though they’ll be great any time during the next few months, I see them especially as Spring hats and it’s time to wear them – Each one is completely covered in feathers of one principle color, with accent tones sprinkled in.
Very flattering, eh? Feather hats are always dramatic and these two are no exception to that rule! I’ll be showing some more later on . .. . . . .
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,Zooming into Spring and Summer now, you may be looking around for outfits to wear this Easter weekend . . … .
A beautiful gown in a pastel floral print, perfect for a Spring dance, dinner, theater event, etc. – anything that this week’s celebrations or events might throw at you.
This one has an empire waistline seam, a sheer layer of fabric over an opaque lining and a center back zipper. No slip necessary, though I do have a true vintage long crinoline underneath in this picture. I’ll show that to you later as it is very interesting, itself.
I’m not sure whether this dress was made in the ’60s or ’70s. I lean toward the ’60s, but it is a classic style with only one tag left inside that is not a definite answer to the question. But, the fabric just has a ’60s feel to it …
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