LOOKS LIKE THIS CAME RIGHT OUT OF A 1940’S MOVIE COSTUME DEPARTMENT!
It certainly is a little cooler at night now, and I’d like to show a wonderful top that doubles as a jacket. It was commercially – made and has a label. The cut is so cool – I always love waist-defining styles and strong shoulders. This time, it’s a good fit for Madge!
Just look at those wrapped buttons! They appear on the cuffs, as well. The actual color is a bit less rosy than in the photo and more a burnt orange color, but it’s a very pretty hue. The fabulous rayon fabric has an almost iridescent glow.
For some reason, I like wearing a hat with this jacket. Some kind of fantastic ’40’s topper would really suit, but I don’t have any of the really wild ones. A fedora or big bowler style tipped back is nice.
Equally fab with slacks or a skirt, I really feel like…
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What a strange combination of styles and themes this find is! Kind of reflects the times right after WWII, when the world was reeling and trying to set a new course.
Here we have stylish 3/4 sleeves, a fussy, ruffled keyhole neckline with a little bow tie and even some traditional tartan plaid on – – lightening bolts and big “O’s” that look like what? Gun barrels or smoke rings? And, the colors of fire, ash and annihilation white. Whoa! Somebody was having a big atomic moment when they designed this fabric. Putting it on a prissy blouse was another weird move.
If you don’t think about all this, it is a fun and striking garment.
Anyway, the world had changed big-time and this is what happens. Fashions always reflect historical events in one way or another. It’s intriguing to tease out these clues and solve another mystery . . . . . .
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My favorite red gingham in another wonderful wardrobe.separate. As I always say, you can’t have too many blouses and shirts. I’ll wear this with so many things.
Soft fabric, little tailoring and style details that are “different”, wonderful fit. Great with jeans, slacks, shorts, skirts, under a jumper, . . . . .
It always gives me tingles to spy a garment with little clues that tell me it’s 40 or 50 or more years old, though most people would never know. When I wear it, they just know that they like it, but they don’t know why. They’re curious and it bothers them – just can’t quite figure it out.
Oh, well. It’s just part of the craft . . . . . . . . . . . another day in the life of –
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A WWII – ERA RAYON LADIES’ BLOUSE. FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE TAILORING, FABULOUS FABRIC AND ELEGANT STYLE.
This is a rare blouse, in a silky rayon fabric. If it weren’t for being a war-time garment, I might think it was a silk/rayon blend but, since the war effort used silk for other purposes, it was rare to find it in any clothing (or hosiery!). Rayon was King, and it’s a fabulous fabric. I just LOVE 1940’s and ’50’s blouses!
This one I’ve had for a while. It is finished at the hem to be worn un-tucked. Rather big for me, so I wear it as a tunic style. About 2 sizes smaller, it would be beautiful under yesterday’s suit, no? Great design over a skirt, however, and dynamite with slacks.
The beautiful coffee-colored embroidery is what also “makes” it. Mocha-colored items are a bit unusual, and a nice color to take into the Autumn. Neutrals are just about the most elegant, and versatile, of all hues.
It’s…
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