TRUE VINTAGE SHORT BLACK GABARDINE JACKET FROM THE 1940S.

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TRUE VINTAGE SHORT BLACK GABARDINE JACKET FROM THE 1940S.

Even though I’d want a heavier coat or jacket over this for winter, I’m often wearing a jacket inside all day this time of year.  For cool days and evenings, I love the trim, square shape of this jacket though the shoulders are not heavily padded.

Nice nipped waist, zip front, cuff detail, front welts and it may have tab detail at the waist and, maybe, the wrists. It’s simple and tailored with a crisp look.

Not many of these are around now in excellent condition like this one. Very special – I was thrilled to find it! Looks equally good with pants or a skirt – that’s the beauty of this short style. The lack of length means that I could wear it with any style skirt – pencil or full. So versatile!

Love the ’40s. This one takes me right into film noir, walking the dark city streets…

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1950s WESTERN-WEAR LADIES’ SUEDE LEATHER JACKET

1950s WESTERN-WEAR LADIES' SUEDE LEATHER JACKET.

1950s WESTERN-WEAR LADIES’ SUEDE LEATHER JACKET

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This jacket was a great find! It wasn’t  really high-end in it’s time, but it is nicely made and in excellent vintage condition.

Western-wear is classic and always comes back into fashion, but . . . .  The true vintage pieces are, I find, the best when it comes to styling and workmanship.

I was so fortunate to discover this one, which even had some additional matching fringe with it – just in case.  Although it is intact as is, having extra original fabric or buttons, etc. is such a blessing, and rare!

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NEW AUSSIE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S DRESSY BLOUSE IN A RARE FABRIC . . .

NEW AUSSIE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S DRESSY BLOUSE IN A RARE FABRIC . . ..

A FACE-FRAMING TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S HAT

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A Face-Framing True Vintage 1940s Hat

As many of the hats from the ’40s, this one is pretty dramatic. It sits on the back of the head and is all brim in front, with none in the back. This is one of the decades when hats were super-important – – sometimes the most central part of an outfit. I must admit that some hats from the ’40s are not my favorites, but they were always fun and interesting.

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TRUE VINTAGE SKIRT SUIT FROM THE 1940’S

TRUE VINTAGE SKIRT SUIT FROM THE 1940'S.

TRUE VINTAGE SWING COAT IN BLACK, WITH PHENOMENAL BUTTONS!

TRUE VINTAGE SWING COAT IN BLACK, WITH PHENOMENAL BUTTONS!.

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S JACKET

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S JACKET.

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S JACKET

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IMG_0139This one is a favorite of mine.  It is of a heavy cotton-type material with a quilted lining.  Warm, but not too heavy.  Fabulous Forties style and, also, very practical.

The colors are ivory, green and red.  It’s perfect for spring and fall weather.  The attached belt across the front and some elastic in back give the nipped waist feature that I really love. And, of course, pads in the shoulders.  So flattering!

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1940s WESTERN-MADE PIG SUEDE JACKET

1940s WESTERN-MADE PIG SUEDE JACKET.