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TRUE VINTAGE CUFFED HIGH-WAIST PANTS FROM THE EARLY 1970’S IN A SUMMER RED GINGHAM CHECK

TRUE VINTAGE CUFFED HIGH-WAIST PANTS FROM THE EARLY 1970'S IN A SUMMER RED GINGHAM CHECK

They’re back again! This style was the thing in the 1940’s (think Katherine Hepburn) and didn’t really show up like this again until the early ’70’s, though waistlines sat at the true waist mostly during the 1950’s and 1960’s (with the exception of “hip-huggers” in the late ’60’s). Cuffs, especially for women, have been sporadic.

I’m not a fan of super-low-show-almost-everything waistlines, but I’m not sure how flattering these high ones are, either, on most people. Oh, well, the 1970’s were not really a decade with lots of classic style and elegance. It was more casual fun and, the rule is always – WEAR WHAT YOU LIKE.

These are just regular, average clothes in 100% cotton by a company called Beeline, which has since disappeared.
So, why would you prefer these over something you can buy at the GAP? I don’t know – probably just because these are the original, which is usually the best.

If you keep your eyes open, pay attention to the details and refuse to settle for less, you just never know. . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE WITH RUFFLES – FROM THE 1950’S OR EARLY 1960’S

A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE WITH RUFFLES – FROM THE 1950'S OR EARLY 1960'S.

A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE WITH RUFFLES – FROM THE 1950’S OR EARLY 1960’S

A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE WITH RUFFLES - FROM THE 1950'S OR EARLY 1960'S

This blouse is unique – it has ruffles all around. I’ve never seen another like it, though some similar ones in photos. It looks like something Ann-Margaret would have worn in a movie, with a skirt or a pair of short-shorts.

Each row of lace is sewn on separately and goes all the way around. Hard to believe that someone may have made this at home, but it’s possible. Anyway, it’s too cute for words.

All these pretty vintage blouses do best with a hand-washing, but it’s so easy to do. (BE SURE IT’S A WASHABLE FABRIC BEFORE YOU TRY THIS!) Swish them in a sink with mild soap (like Woolite or Ivory) for a couple of minutes, then hang them to dry (inside – not in the sun – if you can, let them drip dry). And, that’s probably all you’ll have to do! Helps them to last decades more and keep their shape. Of course, if you’ve got a stain, you’ll have to treat that first.

I just love finding cute surprises like this one. When you’re sleuthing around, they do turn up. You just never know . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE WOMEN’S SHIRTS FROM THE 1950’S

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE WOMEN'S SHIRTS FROM THE 1950'S.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE WOMEN’S SHIRTS FROM THE 1950’S

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE WOMEN'S SHIRTS FROM THE 1950'S

I absolutely love this little shirt, and a couple others I have which are very similar. Sorry the picture is a little dark, but you can still see it well.

There was a type in the ’50s – early ’60s, made of closely woven but very lightweight fabric – usually white, sometimes pastel. Some type of cotton blend (likely with Dacron or other polyester of the time).

They feel so light and comfortable on. They wash like a dream and don’t need to be ironed. Many had some embroidery on the front – placket, bodice or pocket. I’ll show my others, probably together, when I dig into my closet for new photos starting next week. I’m still finishing up the ones I archived for use while I was away.

This shirt just has the piping in my favorite red. It almost looks like part of a waitress or other service-person’s uniform, but I don’t think so in this case. It looks cute with anything from short-shorts to a nice skirt. Like yesterday’s men’s shirt, it’s very versatile – it seems that, excepting for the most formal or most casual occasions, women’s outfits didn’t change a lot from play to home to work because they were still almost always in a dress or skirt at that time.

Bear with me if some of the items I show seem unspectacular – they’re really not. Even though some of them look like what’s around now, it’s only because classic fashion always repeats – but never the same way. As I’ve said before, the mass-produced copycats and even some of the new designer models that are better-made can’t duplicate the real thing. It’s kind of sad. So many people think they’re wearing “vintage” and they’re really not. Unless you have the spy-eye . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MEN’S SHORT-SLEEVED SUMMER SHIRT

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S MEN'S SHORT-SLEEVED SUMMER SHIRT.

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MEN’S SHORT-SLEEVED SUMMER SHIRT

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S MEN'S SHORT-SLEEVED SUMMER SHIRT

Yes, and Suzie sells sea-shells by the sea shore. I just love shirts like this. Again, it’s the material that sets it apart from the lookalikes being made today. When you learn how to spot the real thing, you’ll rarely have to look twice.

Can’t you just see that Happy Days dad out there tending the barbecue? Or, maybe, Ken coming to pick up Barbie for a picnic lunch?

This is the kind of thing to be wearing now, guys, or put it under a sport jacket in Spring or Fall. It’s a shirt-tail that is meant to wear outside or tucked in. Very versatile.

It’s sure to make the vintage-savvy women in your world smile 🙂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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“WE WEAR SHORT-SHORTS!” TRUE VINTAGE BOBBIE BROOKS FROM THE 1950’s

"WE WEAR SHORT-SHORTS!" TRUE VINTAGE BOBBIE BROOKS FROM THE 1950's.

“WE WEAR SHORT-SHORTS!” TRUE VINTAGE BOBBIE BROOKS FROM THE 1950’s

I think that this was a line from a novelty song of the 1940’s or 1950’s. There are several of you who I know specialize in those decades. Can you help me out?

It’s 30 degrees Fahrenheit warmer (hotter!) today!! So, time for a contrast in clothing. More little cuties – these short shorts are from the mid-’50s, made by Bobbie Brooks. Remember the swimsuit I showed a few days ago with the metal zip in the center back? Well, these have the same feature (notice in this back view). You can see a hanging loop peeking out, too. Such attention to detail, even in a simple everyday garment!

They also have a high waist which, in my opinion, is much more flattering than the super-low-rise stuff that’s been on the market for several years. Gingham checks have been popular for decades and were really big in the ’40’s, ’50’s, and early ’60’s. I really like the blue edging around the waistline, too.

Back then, they made lots of really cute play-suits and play-clothes of all kinds. And, they were really nicely tailored in good quality fabrics, often with super-fun prints. Vintage clothing always makes me smile! Can’t get too much of that . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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CUTE TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S CASUAL SUIT IN RED!

CUTE TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S CASUAL SUIT IN RED!.