The first thing I noticed about this dress was the style, and the long metal zipper on the left side. When I looked more carefully, the unusual fabric and careful construction wowed me! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, need I say more?
The lining, which can be seen at the neckline, is a pale yellow. The patterned material is light green, yellow and blue . Over that is a sheer layer of light olive, which is hardly noticeable at first but really intensifies the color of the underlying pattern!
This is a mid-century, maybe custom-made dress of exceptional handmade quality and with beautiful design and fabric. I LOVE finding things that are different from what I’ve seen before and being surprised!!! That’s the best fun of sleuthing for true vintage fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This is my latest “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” FIND – a custom-tailored frock made for someone very petite, and shorter than Stella. The deep green velvet is gorgeous, but I’m most taken with the styling. Shoulders like that come from the 1930’s and 1940’s. Will be an oh-so-elegant way to go to the St. Patrick’s Day dance or cocktail party.
Makes me wonder so much who, where and what this dress was sewn for – it’s got to have a fascinating story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Just about my favorite dress era – WWII to Post-war – and in my size. I was SO thrilled to uncover this wonderful rayon frock in a great green & white on black ferny print. Very well-made and in fantastic condition. Love those mid-century women who looked after their clothing so well. If I’m looking for some green to wear on the 17th of March, this one has enough green to get me in the door.
So iconic and perfect. Drapey rayon in a wonderful art print. It “made” the start of my day. Even though I always expect to find treasure, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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From the Mad Men Kennedy era, this cute little dress went to town, a casual lunch with a friend and a movie afterward. It’s not dressy enough for the Women’s Club but just right for a relaxed day out.
This little number is an easy-wear slinky knit (LOVE how they feel!) with a pull-on waist in the skirt. We’re started to get Mod – psychedelic lime green calla lillies!!! Hand-washable, of course. Life was getting so easy ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
By the Sixties, sometimes women could get by without the hat & gloves, especially in areas with a warmer climate. However, you needed to be very careful about where you were going in something this dressed-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Don’t know if these pieces went together back in the day, but someone probably wore these pale celery green items to a Prom, Homecoming or similar formal dance such as the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day party. I would also want to add a shawl or bolero jacket.
The shoes are covered in satin and it was so great to find them in such excellent condition! That’s some of the best fun of coming across a find like this.
If it had been up to me, I’d move the bow from the front of the dress to the waist – maybe in back. But, that’s a project for another day. . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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