MY 1960’S THAI SILK DRESSES

MY 1960'S THAI SILK DRESSES.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S CAPES

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S CAPES.

SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT – TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!

SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT – TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!.

WOWEE! A FUN AND RARE FIND – 1960’S WAITRESS UNIFORM

WOWEE! A FUN AND RARE FIND – 1960'S WAITRESS UNIFORM.

BEAUTIFUL ICONIC EARLY 1960’S SUEDE COAT WITH MINK COLLAR

BEAUTIFUL ICONIC EARLY 1960'S SUEDE COAT WITH MINK COLLAR.

EARLY ’60’S (OR LATE ’50’S) DRESSY 3/4 SLEEVED COAT JACKET FROM A CHICAGO DESIGNER

EARLY '60'S (OR LATE '50'S) DRESSY 3/4 SLEEVED COAT JACKET FROM A CHICAGO DESIGNER.

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #26

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science.  But, it does involve many of bits of knowledge, experience and  skill that come together to make you really successful.  Each one may seem simple or even boring by itself, but together they make a BIG difference in my overall success.  Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is a good place to start.

FINDERS’ CLUE e26:  HERE’S A “DON’T” TIP – DON’T AVOID BUYING TRUE VINTAGE COATS AND SUITS BECAUSE YOU THINK THEY ARE LIMITED IN HOW YOU CAN USE THEM.     

     So, now we’ve had a year’s worth of beginners’ tips & myth-busting for building your skills as a super sleuth for true vintage fashion.  I’ll continue to publish them now and again, and the older posts are still available in the archives.  Go forth and discover!

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH SURPRISING TAILORING!

TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES SHEATH DRESS WITH SURPRISING TAILORING!.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S MEN’S SUEDE LEATHER WESTERN-WEAR SPORT COAT

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S MEN'S SUEDE LEATHER WESTERN-WEAR SPORT COAT.

WOVEN SUMMER – WEIGHT VERSION OF THE CLASSIC COWBOY HAT – MADE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA BY SMITHBILT

WOVEN SUMMER – WEIGHT VERSION OF THE CLASSIC COWBOY HAT – MADE IN CALGARY, ALBERTA BY SMITHBILT.