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NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE '60'S – '70'S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt’s hard to see in this photograph, but the satin material behind the lace is a beautiful soft rose color.  The skirt is black crepe – the classic dressy fabric that is so perfect for frocks of this type.  It’s a vintage size 8, which fits like a current size 2 to 4.  Perfect condition.

This design is made to look like a two-piece ensemble, though it is a straight sheath style with a zipper up the back.  It hugs the body and even looks good on a hanger, which is lucky when I don’t have Madge or Stella to model it for me!

Made by PACO, which is a relatively upscale label for dressy clothing here in Australia.

Great find!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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A TRUE VINTAGE MYSTERY SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA – FUN FOR THE MAGICVINTAGESPY!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOh, how I wish Madge were here – so that you could see the lines of this two-piece ensemble.  From the padded shoulders in the jacket to the below-the-knee skirt with a flared hem, this is Forties-style and the clues are so interesting!

It appears to be hand-tailored, with vintage buttons and an unusual back zipper. The fabric is an old-time knit, with an atomic pattern printed on.  Forties?  Fifties?  Sixties?

This is a really cute example of Seventies – Eighties Does Forties . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S COCKTAIL DRESS, FROM AUSTRALIA!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs often happens with black things and when photographing without a model, I couldn’t get good detail in a picture but want to tell you about this great find anyway.  I’m sure that you’ll be able to see it in your mind’s eye.  Picture this . . .

Heavy black crepe, fully lined. Metal zipper up the middle of the back and a small kick pleat at the hem.  Classic sheath style, but with a waist seam and a black fabric rosette toward the left side there. The neck is scooped front and back, with layers of draped fabric all around.   The label is from a maker, or maybe a department store, which is Australian.

As always, the fabric and the tailoring distinguish it from the tons of modern black dresses that can be found anywhere.  And, it fits much better, too.  This one will last another 50 years!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

ANOTHER AUSSIE FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S WORKING-GIRL PUMPS

ANOTHER AUSSIE FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S WORKING-GIRL PUMPS.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S PLAID JUMPER DRESS OF SCOTTISH WOOL

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGreat find!  My second one here, a couple of weeks ago and I was thrilled to discover this classic Sixties style in beautiful fabric from Scotland, and in almost perfect condition.

Look at the colors in that plaid – classic tartans and tweeds from Scotland and Ireland are so beautiful and of such exceptional quality.  It just doesn’t get better.

Fully lined with a metal zip up the back.  Just what a mid-sixties schoolgirl, co-ed or young career woman might have worn.  It seems that it is an unusual find here, because not many woolens are worn, due to the warm climate.  We have the British heritage to thank for this!

Finding this was almost as good as petting koalas and kangaroos . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

ANOTHER FIND “DOWN UNDER” – TRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC WHITE BLOUSE

ANOTHER FIND "DOWN UNDER" – TRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC WHITE BLOUSE.

SUCH AN INTERESTING HUNT – AND IT’S ONLY JUST BEGUN . . .

As I’m getting a sense of the sleuthing in this country, where I’ve never been before, I’m learning a bit about vintage Australian brands and am very impressed with Australia’s network of charity stores.

The Salvation Army (shortened to SALVOS here) and St. Vincent de Paul (VINNIE’S) are VERY visible here.  Both are leaders in providing assistance to the poor and disaster relief worldwide.  I’ve been told that GOODWILL also has stores here, but I haven’t seen any yet.

There are numerous others, which are more local here and serve various causes, including the RED CROSS.  Such a positive thing!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

MY FIRST AUSTRALIAN TRUE VINTAGE FIND – GLOMESH PURSE FROM THE 1960’S – 1970’S

MY FIRST AUSTRALIAN TRUE VINTAGE FIND – GLOMESH PURSE FROM THE 1960'S – 1970'S.

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! 1950’S/1960’S SWEATERS THAT MOM & GRANDMA WERE BUSY KNITTING . . . . .

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! 1950'S/1960'S SWEATERS THAT MOM & GRANDMA WERE BUSY KNITTING . . . . ..