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STARTING TOMORROW: PHOTOS OF MY MORE DELECTABLE TRUE VINTAGE UNDERTHINGS

     Don’t worry – no tasteless polyester “glamour”- trash nor any reason to call out the vice squad.  No . . . . . . . tomorrow you’ll begin to see the most interesting of my collection of tap pants, slips and half-slips – all made in the 1930’s – early 1960’s of silk, acetate, rayon and top-quality nylon.  Though most of these can double as dresses and skirts now, the BEST is when they’re tucked under suit or dress – especially when . . . .. Baby, it’s cold outside . . . . . 

 

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A “NEW” (TO ME) TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S NIGHTGOWN & PEIGNOIR SET

Another beautiful, heavy nylon sleep ensemble with delicate embroidery trim. What attracted me most was the color combination – pink with taupe beige decoration – a great color combination for me.

If you haven’t “had your colors done”, do it! This process became popular in the ’90’s and was all the rage for a while. It’s a system that educates you about the colors which are most flattering to you, personally, and IT WORKS!

Makes all the difference between wearing things that make you look sick, OK, good or FABULOUS. Even if you think you know what looks good on you, you’ll learn a lot, correct some mistakes and understand your skin color better.

There are several versions of this tutorial around, I think, and I’m not sure how good they all are. My advice is to get an old copy of the book “Color Me Beautiful”, which explains the whole process and lets you do it yourself. At least, that’s what I did.

Why am I talking about this in a blog about vintage clothing? Because knowing your colors well is one of the skills that make you an ace shopper. You’ll avoid mistakes and save money, which is part of what my “instruction” is all about.

Just another one of my little secrets . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A VERY SWEET TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWN & ROBE SET FROM THE 1960’S

A VERY SWEET TRUE VINTAGE NIGHTGOWN & ROBE SET FROM THE 1960'S.

FABULOUS FINDS FROM THE FORTIES – TRUE VINTAGE DRESSING GOWNS

FABULOUS FINDS FROM THE FORTIES - TRUE VINTAGE DRESSING GOWNS

Wonderful dressing gowns from the 1940’s, or maybe even the 1930’s. These are made of rayon with great classic style.

The peachy pink one allows you to sweep into the room with a grand entrance. It has padded shoulders and a little bit of an elongated hem in back – an actual “train”!  The flowered one is a little more a’la Blanche Dubois. (A Streetcar Named Desire (play by Tennessee Williams, set in New Orleans – watch it; great movie starring Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando; a classic).  Flowered and sweet – very feminine and demure.

Gowns like these are more or less a morning version of the men’s smoking robe. Perfect to wear while enjoying your first cafe’ au lait of the day. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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FABULOUS 1930’S – 1940’S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET

FABULOUS 1930'S – 1940'S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET.

FABULOUS 1930’S – 1940’S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN – INSPIRED BED JACKET

FABULOUS 1930'S - 1940'S SILK PAJAMAS AND ASIAN - INSPIRED BED JACKET

Absolutely fabulous – true vintage movie star nightwear. I always LOVE finding things like this. It’s true fantasy apparel.

There is nothing more luscious to wear than high quality silk. These aren’t top-of-the-line, but they’re a cut above what’s around these days.

And, just look at those PJ’s – can’t you just see Lana Turner or Greer Garson in those? And, the Asian – style bed jacket is full of mystery and intrigue . . . . . . . . . . .

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GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE SLEEPWEAR LINGERIE BY ODETTE BARSA

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE SLEEPWEAR LINGERIE BY ODETTE BARSA

I did show this nightgown once before, but since discovered the bed jacket, also by the same maker. You can see that she used some of the same designs on many of her items.

The ribbon trim woven into borders seems to be a trademark feature. The bed jacket was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, as their label is also inside.

Specialty clothing like this is just another rung up the ladder of luxury in vintage-wear. Although the Odette Barsa company continued to be run by her children until the mid 1980’s, I’m sure that these garments pre-date that time.

Aren’t they lovely . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!

A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!.

LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE NEGLIGEE’ BY ODETTE BARSA

LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE NEGLIGEE' BY ODETTE BARSA.

LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE NEGLIGEE’ BY ODETTE BARSA

LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE NEGLIGEE' BY ODETTE BARSA

Odette Barsa designed especially beautiful sleepwear for women. The family apparently kept the company on the go into the 1980’s – after the designer’s death.

The thing I’ve noticed most about these gorgeous creations is her use of ribbon, woven into trims. I also have a bed jacket by this company with the same kind of decoration.

What a pleasure it is to look at and wear true vintage lingerie and nightwear. Nothing today can compare to the sumptuous feel of the fabrics, usually heavy silk or nylon, and the exquisite craftsmanship.

At some point I’ll be taking you on a tour of my gowns, robes and other interesting little what-nots from years ago.

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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