Never can have too many of these! Shoulder pads, matching belt and midi length – of course, I like my true 1940’s ones best but the ’80s did some very fun versions, too.
This one, in a soft cotton blend, was worth picking up. Nice print, good styling, excellent condition. Someone loved it 35 years ago . . . . . . . .
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE surprises like this!! A polished cotton Spring shirtwaist frock from back in the day that’s new to me!
This dress would have been sold in a hometown store or a department store – it was a budget to mid-priced item – but the quality of workmanship would beat most of what is sold today. That’s not even to consider the fabric – it’s really superior and you won’t find anything like that now!
It was just an everyday day-dress to Rosie the Riveter or Lucy Ricardo, but I think it’s cute with a lot of attitude today. That’s what it’s all about. Madge thinks it’s pretty swell . . . . . . . . . .
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Ready for a big project? These patterns from a true vintage McCall’s needlework magazine from 1962 are just what you need!
Aren’t they elegant and very lovely? A handmade ensemble like this would be totally unique today.
When everyone tended to dress up a little more and women almost always wore dresses or skirts, it was easy to glide from more casual activities to something more dressy without having to change an entire outfit. Add a matching jacket or coat, maybe change your shoes and accessories, comb your hair and touch up make-up et voila’ . . . . . . . . ..
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Here’s a mid-century Prom or dance party dress for Spring. I’ve had this frock for several years and it is in wonderful shape EXCEPT that the bodice had some old perspiration damage under the arms. No fixing that . . . . . . . .SO, I replaced the overlay fabric on the bodice with a nearly – identical modern material.
To the naked eye in normal room light, the dress looks perfect. Only the digital camera with flash shows the difference – that aging of the fabric over 60 – 70 years has slightly changed its color.
I’m pleased with my repair, but here’s a good example of why saving any old fabrics left over from sewing or hem changes makes a lot of sense. You might need them some time and, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In a pretty blue & white print cotton or cotton blend knit, this dress has classic fit and style characteristics i.e. cap sleeves & a keyhole neckline. It falls to mid-calf.
This one will take you into Spring and right on into Summer. There is no identifying info inside and I’m placing it 1950 – 1970. I have seen others similar from those times.
With such an attractive silhouette and pretty fabric, I’m not going to nit-pick. Sometimes the clue trail is tantalizingly inconclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A super-startling surprise find! Beautiful 1940’s fabric, perfect condition and just my size. Fun floral for spring and my favorite dark, dark navy in the background. These rare and interesting flaps that fall from the waist at both hips are a style feature I’d never seen before finding this beauty. They were a common sight on many 1940’s dresses.
It’s a simple, easy pullover style that falls just right because of the cut, the fabulous rayon drape and the shoulder pads. I think I’ll be wearing this one for at least the next 40 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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