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TRUE VINTAGE 1960s COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS BY CAROL CRAIG

Early 1960’s LBD – just perfect right now!!

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TRUE VINTAGE 1960s COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS BY CAROL CRAIG This is a timeless, year-round-wearable black crepe dress with a full rayon acetate lining. The decorative band at the bottom is of alternating iridescent and black sequins. It has a vintage nylon zipper in back..

By Carol Craig, a popular maker of the ’50s and ’60s, this dress in classic black crepe can be worn all year long. The simple A-line style suits almost any figure and is form-fitting enough to be very attractive while not overly tight. So, anywhere that sleeveless dresses are considered acceptable, so would this dress be. Pretty versatile!

What sets this apart from the tons of black crepe dresses from the 80s, 90s and 2000s that are out there? 1. the fabric (a little heavier) 2. the lining (full – nice material) 3. the workmanship (zipper put in very well, no loose threads everywhere, small hooks and eyes in the right places) 4. the design…

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’s – EARLY 1960S SAPPHIRE BLUE TAFFETA PARTY FROCK

TRUE VINTAGE 1950's – EARLY 1960S SAPPHIRE BLUE TAFFETA PARTY FROCK.

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – BEST CHRISTMAS HOUSE-PARTY FROCK

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S – BEST CHRISTMAS HOUSE-PARTY FROCK.

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MINK-TRIMMED BLOUSE – NEW FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S MINK-TRIMMED BLOUSE – NEW FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND.

ANOTHER AUSSIE LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT’S TRUE VINTAGE ’80’S DOES ’40’S

ANOTHER AUSSIE LBD FIND – THIS TIME IT'S TRUE VINTAGE '80'S DOES '40'S.

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE ’60’S – ’70’S DRESSY DINNER DATE COCKTAIL SHEATH DRESS

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIt’s hard to see in this photograph, but the satin material behind the lace is a beautiful soft rose color.  The skirt is black crepe – the classic dressy fabric that is so perfect for frocks of this type.  It’s a vintage size 8, which fits like a current size 2 to 4.  Perfect condition.

This design is made to look like a two-piece ensemble, though it is a straight sheath style with a zipper up the back.  It hugs the body and even looks good on a hanger, which is lucky when I don’t have Madge or Stella to model it for me!

Made by PACO, which is a relatively upscale label for dressy clothing here in Australia.

Great find!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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HEY, MOM – I NEED A HALLOWEEN COSTUME! NO WORRIES FOR OUR 1950’S HOMEMAKER . . .

HEY, MOM – I NEED A HALLOWEEN COSTUME! NO WORRIES FOR OUR 1950'S HOMEMAKER . . ..

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S PARTY-WEAR – GREAT BOHO BLOUSE A’LA JANE RUSSELL

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Original True Vintage Party Dressing (or cafe' boho garb?)

Great black velveteen top from the 40s or, maybe, early 50s. It’s a vintage size 16 (can you imagine! Size 4 me can wear it, though it’s very Jane Russell w/o all the decolletage). Just goes to show how sizes have changed.

The back neckline is a wide scoop. There is a short metal zipper at the waist on left. Imagine this worn with a long sweeping skirt, a pencil skirt or cigarette pants with a wide belt – all black or imaginative color combos. This style can easily go elegant or boho/beatnik.

The style is really flattering & dramatic. The neckline is beautiful left alone or showcasing a necklace or long dangling earrings (not both, please).

Another fabulous example of original true vintage elegance, found unexpectedly. You just never know . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . .

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . ..

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . .

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . ..