Couldn’t wait for summer! What a great discovery – an iconic halter frock in luscious cotton. These sexy and cool dresses are perfect for hot days (and nights). Move over, Marilyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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How cute is this – and, in wonderful condition?! Nice two-tone probably cotton fabric, with a flippy pleated skirt and button tab decoration at the hip-line. It was fashioned at home by a seamstress with confidence who made exactly what she wanted, with a perfect fit for her. It’s a little big on me, but the style makes it super-easy to alter the size.
I can just imagine Ann-Margret in a frock like this one, riding on the back of a scooter in a mid-century movie. What a treat!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This dress is pristine – a beautiful example of a custom-tailored frock from the 1960’s or 1970’s. The fabric is quilting-type cotton with small floral detail. Very patriotic, too, if you’re into that.
Prairie style was huge during the 1965 – 1975 decade and I suspect that was when this dress was made. However, it’s almost like new with very little evidence of wear. Perhaps it was made for a special occasion. Because of the style – a bit prissy for my taste – it might not have been worn regularly. Long sleeves limit the summer usefulness but are a great plus for Fall. All things considered, I’m thrilled to find a frock in such perfect condition!
Unraveling the clues is always the icing on the cake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Classic cotton summer sundress in lemonade yellow – this is a Sixties frock with the cute bodice detail that is so common on vintage dresses. . . . . as well as the belted wasp waist.
Yellow and white are so Summery. It’s wonderful to be out and about again!!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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So very “Country Club” with it’s nice details and smart styling. Just the right thing for ladies who lunch or club meetings. Today I’ll wear it just about any old time that the weather is warm and I want to look a little bit well-dressed.
It used to be taken for granted to have such elegance in normal, everyday wear. However, I like the fashion freedom that we have now – especially when I can still go to my closet and pull out something like this beauty!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A dream find for any vintage-hunter! Love this pretty day-dress so much. It needed some TLC with stains from storage, but I was up to the challenge. Beautiful decoration and comfy cotton; it’s the perfect summer frock.
Imagine this kind of intricate stitchery on an everyday dress today – even similar-looking examples are only cheap imitations of what used to be the standard of quality back in the day. More newly-discovered treasures are coming – we’ve only just begun . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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