This is also a true vintage brand that I already own – so fun to find things by names that I know. It’s a vintage 16, which was a plus size at that time, but still looks pretty cute on Stella.
Plain and everyday, but still worth picking up, to me. All part of the vintage sleuthing craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s a good picture of the a-line shift dress that I found in New Zealand last fall. Very plain and classic in style, but that’s often the best. It’s certainly a design that was VERY common in the Sixties decade. Probably custom-tailored, with a metal zip, which I also enjoy finding in a true vintage piece.
The feature I like most about this dress is the fabric. It’s a nice woven cotton – hard to find now – in a print that uses the colors and dotted style that you will find in the Aboriginal & Maori artwork from Australia and New Zealand. It’s a wonderful souvenir of my time there.. . . . . . .
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I picked up this little beauty in lovely, soft cotton. It could be from any time after the 1960’s – hard to tell since they’re continuing to sell them in Mexico and some stores in the U.S.
But, doesn’t matter. It’s hand-embroidered in traditional designs and beautiful colors. Authentic hippie attire. Nothing could be more comfortable and boho for summer.
If you’re shopping for a blouse or dress like this one, be observant. I’ve got several dresses and skirts from the 1940’s – 1970’s. Many are not as nice as they used to be . . . . . . .
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I love the styling of this frock, with its wasp waist, free hips, cap sleeves and delicate neckline that really enhance the figure. Madge’s fuller measurements give it the right “va-voom” fit. I also like the peek-a-boo effect of the white band below the waistline.
This was another “surprise find” – always the most fun! Summer days and nights, here we come . . . . . .
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All three of these frocks were custom-sewn and I think that the top two belonged to the same woman, because they are so similar. Wasp-waisted or halter style, these gingham dresses have been signs of summer for decades. I REALLY wish I had Madge and Stella here to show them off properly!
All are very simple, with back zippers and store-bought trims. The fabric in the yellow and white one is a bit more modern-looking and I would say it was a late-’60’s to early-’70’s creation. The first two would be a few years older.
As plain as these are, I’d never pass them up. I still love them because they are so of-that-time and look really good on. Simple belts add a lot and, of course, you can accessorize . . . .
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This is the FIRST dress that Stella modeled for me, and I think it missed being posted. Another recent find, it’s a lovely example of a cotton sundress, with covered belt and ric-rac trim.
Shoes are of the era, though the suede peep-toes might be as much as a decade older. Either one coordinates nicely with the gold and olive tones in the frock.
Such a favorite style! Simple, easy to wear, flattering and always classic . . . . . . .
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