The diva who owned these knew what she liked, in two colors. Sold by J.C.Penney’s back in the day; no well-dressed woman would be caught without her high heels.
These are sassy little numbers, aren’t they? Just right for the next cha-cha party. Highball anyone?
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Thrill, thrill, thrill – I love finding these guys!! Bless your hearts, 1940’s women. You took such good care of your shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
With leather soles, so that they can be repaired as-needed forever. Visible wear of the uppers and insoles is practically non-existent.
These were more-or-less everyday shoes for a town gal who would wear them in the house and on errands. They could pass nicely for modest dress-up occasions, too. (Weddings, funerals, a dinner date).
Ever practical and always aware of the deprivations of the Depression and war, war-time and post-war era ladies got in touch with their courage and capability. It was only after the soothing and reassurance of the Fifties economic boom that they allowed themselves to be slipped back into their “place” as model housewives and mothers who became trapped in their new, modern homes.
The rest is history, which we’ve all contended with since. But, I am proud to step into this woman’s shoes . . . . . . . . . ..
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These are some of the most beautiful shoes I’ve seen in a while. I’ll be able to wear them year-round. That’s a nice thing about this color . . . . . .
High-quality leather with leather design details and insoles, too The soles are of Vibram and will last forever.
Although they were made in the Nineties, the craftsmanship is like many decades ago, done by hand. It’s worth it to look up the Aurora company in New York. If I ever need a custom job done . . . . . . . .
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Aren’t these just amazing? Brand “new” Mod pumps – just right on a date with the man wearing the shirt in yesterday’s post.
This is one of my favorite shoe colors and, in this case, made of easy-care vinyl. Of course, I would prefer leather but Corfam is iconic Sixties and has its advantages, too.
Mid-heel pumps are also iconic Sixties and will look great with many different outfits. Wow – I’m really in rare find heaven recently! Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner . . . . . . .
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Can’t resist the autumn jackets right about now . . . . . . .
Doesn’t this just make you want to pull out the Mickey Mouse ears, saddle shoes, or Keds and toast marshmallows? Or maybe put on the Frye boots, a workshirt and painter pants for a “70s thing – whatever mood you’re in, it’s fun to have garments like this in the closet. ONE GLANCE and I knew that it was not a modern item. That’s the cool thing about true vintage – even people who aren’t expert at picking it out will notice something different or intriguing about what you’re wearing that sets you apart from the crowd.
This one is of a heavy knit that has kept its shape beautifully. Aside from a little fuzz, which can be shaved away, it is in excellent condition. I suspect that it is from the 1960s, all things considered, though the style could span 2 or 3 decades. It’s certainly not a high-end…
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A FEW TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S SHOES AND HANDBAGS FOR FALL
Here are a few items that I ran across by surprise – from the 1940s (or so). All perfect finishes for a wartime or post-war costume. Mary-jane all leather shoes (always a classic), Capezio soft leather dance or casual flats and a couple of simple woven bags from the Depression era or time of wartime rationing – a drawstring and one with a metal zip in the top. It’s fun to find things in such good condition (and at very good prices). You just never know . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S PUMPS – FLASHY FASHION IN ELEGANT LEATHER
I just HAD to have these when I found them! It’s interesting how they look so much like the fashion that became really popular in the early 1980’s “New Wave” era. The Fifties did some really fun, dramatic styling when they were coming out of their conservative period – think about fins on cars that were made then.
These pumps escape looking trashy by the fact that they are quality footwear, well-made of leather and not over-the-top in terms of the design. Their elegance makes them wearable with almost any type of outfit. In my opinion, that’s the way to make dramatic looks really effective, rather than just faddish or cheap and easy to forget (along with the person wearing them!) Vintage-era designers knew this.
A follower asked me yesterday how I date clothing, etc. and it’s not an easy thing to answer in a few words. Mostly, I just…
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CLASSIC, CLASSIC, CLASSIC LEATHER OXFORDS TO WEAR WITH MY FORTIES FASHIONS . . . .
About this time of year, the fashion magazines begin showing the “new” Fall styles and, inevitably, I see clothing and accessories that echo many of the wonderful true vintage items in my closets. These oxfords are officially “vintage” from the Eighties, even though they’re styled after shoes from forty years before that!
Just goes to show that everything that goes around comes around and that is so true with fashion. Of course, some decades do it better than others and having some superbly made originals can be the ultimate best. I’m happy with these, because they’re still made of good leather with Vibram soles, and should continue to last as long as the 1940’s originals would do.
My original 1940’s ones are still my favorite, but they’ll come later. I’ve got a ton of shoes to photograph and you’ll be seeing lots over the next few weeks. These are from…
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