Nothing “Lady of the Manor” about this dressing gown – a little bit more Carnaby Street. Still a perfect hostess gown or leisure wear garment.
Lovely, heavy nylon with cute button trim at the neckline and the Sixties bell sleeves. I love the print and the colors in this gown!
It’s always such fun to find beautiful clothing that is 50 years old but still in perfect wearing condition. I breeze around the house in this one a lot!!
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I love the fit of this jacket! Down the middle of the back, there is a deep inverted pleat. Bracelet-length sleeves are wonderful, too – great for showing off jewelry or beautiful gloves.
Tailoring in these old leather jackets is just outstanding. Colors are also sometimes unusual, though not garish. The ones I’ve seen are very subtle and lovely.
A jacket of this type is just right for three seasons of the year . . . . . . . . . . .
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After all that running around to cold and dark hideaways, searching out the best in true vintage fashion, I’m ready to curl up in front of the fire for the Holidays! Nothing could be nicer than this silky soft robe, made especially touchable by vintage Triacetate fabric.
As soon as I felt it and noted the maker’s name, I knew that it was a worthy pick. The details are very nice, it’s virtually “new” and soooooooooo comfy and elegant.
I wish for you, too, all the best of Comforts and Joys!
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This super-fun summer version of the classic Weejuns is still true vintage but a more recent incarnation – made in the 1980’s or 1990’s, sometime before 1993. As we would expect, they are completely of leather excepting for some parts of the insoles. So, that means that they can be repaired forever when some wear appears.
Completely classic. How could I resist?
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All those keywords in the title say it – just look at this frock All the elements of mid-Sixties fashion are incorporated in this style, as well as the common mid-century feature of having been home-sewn. What a fun discovery! I’ll really enjoy it come summer.
Again, casual conservative styling in that flattering A-line shape. Pretty trim detail and a Mod print. So Sixties! Just the kind of simple dress that so many women made when first learning to sew, though this one displays some skill by the well-done attachment of the neckline trim.
Back to the future again – and we’ll stay there for a while . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This Kennedy era, Mad Men sportswear ensemble was custom-tailored for fun in the sun, conservative-style. High waist Bermuda shorts with a tunic top is dressy – casual and more versatile than a one-piece romper playsuit. Kind of Preppy, without being too stuffy.
It’s always fun to see the vintage brand metal zippers plus the hand-tailored details. As much as I love the most casual play-suits, it’s always good to have separates which can be worn so many ways and in interesting combinations.
This is just one of the hand-made garments that I just found – more to come . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Heavy synthetic knit and great colors. Again, fabulous graphics on this one with a metal zip up the back. The lacing tie and empire waistline are fun style features, too.
I know, I get a little excessive with my enthusiastic descriptions sometimes but that’s how I feel when discovering great true vintage garments. Keep on cleaning out your closets, grandma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Not a really finely-made example, but a really rare one that I’ll have lots of fun with. Just because of the similar color, I’ve paired it in this photo with a well-made 1980’s gored skirt in 1940’s style.
Whenever I feel like hanging out in jeans and penny loafers or saddle shoes on a fall day, I’ll reach for this top. Great disguise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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These are all great, but I always love peasant blouses and Sixties cotton blouses. The true ones are becoming more and more rare and are so fun to encounter. They are always a go-to for me in the summer.
Nothing could have been more iconic in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Some of the little-white-blouses had embroidery on them, too, but not big and bold like the peasant variety. Although popular back to the Forties, these examples come from the Sixties and, maybe, early Seventies.
Yes, another trio to find closet room and happy wearing come next May . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Although the phrase “made in Japan” used to connote (in Western countries) some cheap trinket back in the WWI, WWII and Post-war days before their technological revolution, Japan is also the country that is known for gorgeous kimonos and traditional garments of the most elaborate embroidered silk.
Another unusual and surprising find. I’m not sure exactly how to date this 100% cotton robe, but it’s beautiful and well-styled in it’s elegant simplicity. The fan motifs are very wonderful and I love the colors (as does Stella – with that auburn hair it’s dynamite on her!).
Definitely a keeper. More to come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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