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VERY SPECIAL AUSTRALIA FIND – UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL COUTURE BLOUSE

IMG_1174This lovely blouse is not true vintage – it is retro, having been made within the past 20 years by a small designer.  I strayed from my usual requirements when I saw it because it reflects so many of the qualities that I love in true vintage garments.

The design is elegant, unusual and reminiscent of fashions from the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s.  The fabric is something like rayon – very pretty – and there are tailoring details which were done by hand.

I can definitely see wearing this with true vintage skirts, slacks and suits.  Those of you who collect and wear vintage like I do know that the closet door is always open for more great shirts and blouses.

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ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND

ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND.

JUST FOUND YESTERDAY! GREAT TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY WOMEN’S BELTED WOOL CAR COAT

JUST FOUND YESTERDAY! GREAT TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY WOMEN'S BELTED WOOL CAR COAT.

GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA

GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA.

A MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FROM THE AUSTRALIA TRIP – LOOKS LIKE SIXTIES TO ME

A MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FROM THE AUSTRALIA TRIP – LOOKS LIKE SIXTIES TO ME.

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

IN A SIMILAR HUE, BUT THIS TIME FULL-ON WINTRY WOOL

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING The forties and early fifties are favorite fashion eras of mine and the suits from that time are delectable!

You can’t beat 1940 – 1960 for lovely tailoring and flattering fit when it comes to women’s suits. This photo is a bit dark, but I hope that you can see the detailing on the jacket. So many garments from that time have these beautiful elements, and I’m sure that this one was an off-the-rack choice.

I’d love to be able to go to a nearby shop or department store and know that I could always find lovely, well-made clothing in a moderate price range, with careful assistance from the staff. Our grandmothers, at least in North America and Europe, usually could.

Of course, in cultures where expert tailor shops abounded, such as in parts of eastern Asia, gorgeous custom-made clothing was the norm and, maybe, still is.

Ah, what luxury.

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING.

AUSTRALIAN TRUE VINTAGE SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS IN SILK – 1950’S (OR BEFORE)

AUSTRALIAN TRUE VINTAGE SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS IN SILK – 1950'S (OR BEFORE).

MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA

MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA.

FABULOUS ’20’S,’30’S,’40’S ERA DRESS RE-MAKE – S0000 SEXY!

FABULOUS '20'S,'30'S,'40'S ERA DRESS RE-MAKE – S0000 SEXY!.