From just about the whole decade of the ’50’s, the shoe museum in Mexico City covers it all. Just coming out of the ’40’s and almost into the ’60’s – these are THE BEST!
This showcase contains the most casual to the most dressy examples. I love them all!
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This dress was worn to a semi-formal event in 1955, in Europe. Lace overlay, dropped waist and double-layer chiffon skirt.
No cutesy business going on here – just serious fashion, quality, classic elegance and glamour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Here’s a real variety of styles in a more casual group. They all look very Spring-like!
Also, imagine these cute, stylish versions in full leather and/or other quality materials, hand-made. No wonder they’re still around for us to admire. What a dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This dress is feminine and alluring in the best way. It makes the most of the female figure but is very tasteful – not a bit in-your-face.
The neckline and bodice treatment are quite unusual – something I’ve not seen done like this before or after.
The kind of fashion that makes you truly unforgettable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This luscious dress is another that Madge can’t wear, because of the side zipper at the waist. Soon, I want to put it (and several others like it) on Stella! A hanger doesn’t do it justice, but imagine it as it fits – with a fitted waist and very full circle skirt.
Of 100% silk, with gold accents all over. I believe that it is Asian silk and was probably custom-tailored there for someone from the “West” who was vacationing or living there for a time.
It’s a beautiful dress and I gasped when I discovered it – it also fits me! What a perfect frock for any dress-up party or a really special date. With the generous hem let down to below-the-knee, it could even go to the Prom!
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This one is my very favorite – in a silvery plum. I think Peggy Lee would have loved performing in this. Definitely a dance dress, maybe even for Prom. Who knows – cocktails and a fancy dinner . . . . . . . . . . .?
One thing I love so much about true vintage garments is the specialty fabrics. This one has the floral pattern embroidered on the black background, with metallic highlights. And, of course, the fabric is cut to drape beautifully.
Your regular boyfriend can escort you around in this one, but he’d better be prepared for the competition . .. . . . . . . .
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Here’s the flip-side of sweet – my favorite strapless number from the 1950’s. Rayon with beading and a killer fit.
I love to imagine where this one has or could have been. Smokey nightclubs come to mind. Maybe she was a singer.
It was a dark night in the city. The story you are about to see . . . . . . . ….. . .. . . . . … . . ..
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Here’s a mod version of the little black dress – classic knee-length sheath styling in black crepe, with a sassy stand collar in bugle beads. LOVE this neckline!
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Talk about elegant – these shoes are timeless standards in 3 ways: style, color and material. This is characteristic of many true vintage clothing and accessory items – the quality and design are so excellent that they look good with almost everything for almost always.
Classic mid-heel pumps in lizard-skin (vintage, of course) in this rich, mid-brown color will go through every season of the year, with white, black and colors, from casual to dressy.
Compose a wardrobe carefully of elements like this and you’ll appear sophisticated and well-heeled no matter what. Quality and construction are everything. Even well-known labels and designer names (especially if they were made since the 1980’s) are secondary and often cheap-looking, no matter how much they cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UNION-MADE IN THE U.S.A. FOR THE CHRISTIAN DIOR LINE
This traditionally-styled wrapper comes from the Fifties or early 1960’s. It’s got the hallmark generous hemline, two on-seam pockets, carefully-constructed bodice with lace and eyelet, ribbon, elaborate decoration and pearlized plastic buttons on stems. Take a close-up look.
I can’t believe the perfect condition! Hardly looks worn at all. It’s a feather-light cotton blend to be washed by hand. I’ll love this one for a long time . . . . . . . . . . . .
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