This dress is at least 30 years old, and I can’t tell much more about it than that right now. The colors are VERY mid-sixties Mod and I LOVE what the designer has done with the black and white trim.
It’s also a nice kind of older rayon blend that hangs so well and shows off with a little sheen. And, it has a flattering cut and nice tailoring, too.
A bit of a mystery, but a choice garment . .. . . ..
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Lime green was a huge color in the mid to late-’60’s. Some gal decided to whip up a little mini dress in that hue for Spring or Summer. The style is almost like the tent dresses that were popular then, too, but with more fitting on top. It’s a little small on Stella, but the basic fit is right.
Again, it’s made of the looser-weave hopsacking kind of material that I’ve talked about before, used a lot in the Sixties. You can’t see them well, but I also love the opalescent plastic vintage buttons. Plain design, but a very distinctive true vintage style and cute, cute, cute!
It’s the right dress to wear when you want to be very COOL, in more ways than one . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Love this turquoise green tam-o-shanter style for St. Paddy’s Day. No matter what you’re doing or where you’re going, this hat will let you pay tribute to Spring. Some green “hattitude” is definitely called for, and what an unique style! These are from the early 1960’s.
Spring has always been a traditional time for ladies’ hats, in pastel and floral colors, even without the huge amounts of decoration from earlier years. Nothing celebrates the season better!
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I’ve come across many shoes by this company – made in the U.S. for many years. Just love these little oxford flats for summer! They echo the blue-and-green trend that went on in the early 1960’s. Skip off to the party on the 17th. These will get you in the door.
As always happens, what goes around comes around in the fashion world. Just read that flats are back in again, after the recent trend of heels so high that they aren’t flattering to our legs anymore.
When it comes to design, there’s a “sweet spot” with every style that is absolutely the most attractive cut and shape. A few designers get this just right. A few more stay pretty close, but so many miss the mark altogether.
These shoes are cute and elegant at the same time. I think Audrey Hepburn would approve . . . . . . . . . . .
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The first thing I noticed about this dress was the style, and the long metal zipper on the left side. When I looked more carefully, the unusual fabric and careful construction wowed me! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, need I say more?
The lining, which can be seen at the neckline, is a pale yellow. The patterned material is light green, yellow and blue . Over that is a sheer layer of light olive, which is hardly noticeable at first but really intensifies the color of the underlying pattern!
This is a mid-century, maybe custom-made dress of exceptional handmade quality and with beautiful design and fabric. I LOVE finding things that are different from what I’ve seen before and being surprised!!! That’s the best fun of sleuthing for true vintage fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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I’m appreciating the crisp transitional temperatures and rain right now, even though it seems cold!
I know many people are experiencing this all over the world. Makes me want to show my wonderful capes, which are great for this type of weather. Want to make an entrance at the St. Patrick’s party? Wear the cape on the right with the green side turned out.
From the 1960’s, one is in always-wonderful-red kind-of traditional/military style and the other a blue & green reversible paisley pattern with an open front and decorative string tie.
Like a bright hat, either of these makes a big impression on the street. Both are wool, so provide warmth while the loose fit keeps it from being too hot and can be worn over just about anything. Just right!
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In the original bags from Saks Fifth Avenue – what a find! These fabric – upper heels are so beautiful and well-made.
In a swirly, abstract print of browns and greens, they could work with your dark green dress. Leather soles, of course.
What more can I say? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A BIG change from yesterday’s styles – we’re leaping ahead to Easter with these statement hats, which had a real heyday in the early-mid Sixties. Each one is completely covered in feathers of one principle color, with accent tones sprinkled in. Marlene and Celia are oh, so chic and smart.
Very flattering, eh? Hats were always popular in the mid-century, but Spring hats had a special place after a long, cold winter and heavy, dark clothing. Feather hats are especially dramatic and these two are no exception to that rule! I may be showing some more later on . .. . . . .
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Ain’t no flowers upon these babies! They’re just about as Mod as they come, with stripes of color (although they are floral pastels) and leopard spots.
The topper that Celia likes was made by a very famous designer of the time – perhaps Calvin Klein (I’ll have to look again). Even though the Calvin label is still producing today, his clothing and accessories from the ’70’s and before were quite different.
Marlene prefers a more dramatic statement, in timeless animal print faux fur plush with just enough OP ART character to make it unmistakably ’60’s. Of course, both hats are very well-constructed.
So, no need for traveling incognito today. Go forth and make a splash!
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These are such fun and add a happy, bright touch to any outfit. Raffia/cellophane hats from the 1960’s are almost always seen in pastel colors, in my experience, though neutrals like black and white were made, too. Love the grosgrain ribbon trim.
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