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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S DEBUTANTE GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S – EARLY 1960'S DEBUTANTE GOWN.

RECENT FIND – FIFTIES FORMAL FROCK & FOOTWEAR

RECENT FIND – FIFTIES FORMAL FROCK & FOOTWEAR.

SUNNY TRUE VINTAGE FLOWER POWER FORMAL FROM THE SIXTIES

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA     This custom-tailored lovely was made for a formal dance sometime in the late sixties.  Polyester georgette on top, with a glossy skirt and covered belt.  As hot as it’s been lately, I could see wearing this to a Homecoming dance!

I really miss having Madge and Stella with me when I travel, but found a pretty successful way to present this one and it’s sisters that I discovered with it. (See yesterday’s post and tomorrow . . . . .)

Pretty and cheerful floral print in Mod era colors – so popular at that time.  Maybe a Prom dress?  Who knows . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S ATOMIC WHITE & GOLD EVENING GOWN.

HEY, MOM – CAN YOU KNIT THIS DRESS FOR THE PROM BY NEXT SATURDAY?

HEY, MOM – CAN YOU KNIT THIS DRESS FOR THE PROM BY NEXT SATURDAY?.

HEY, MOM – CAN YOU KNIT THIS DRESS FOR THE PROM BY NEXT SATURDAY?

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Can you even imagine?! In the mid-1950’s this might have replaced a trip to Macy’s or Saks or Marshall Field’s for the new dress. Doris’ fingers would fly while she watched I Love Lucy and Peggy Sue would dream of the perfect matching pumps.

This is a real photo with accompanying instructions from a McCall’s needlework magazine. Amazing!

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NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE BLACK SATIN EMPIRE – STYLE GOWN FROM THE SIXTIES

NEW FIND! TRUE VINTAGE BLACK SATIN EMPIRE - STYLE GOWN FROM THE SIXTIES

From sometime in the Sixties, this formal gown was custom – made in a very heavy but fluid satin material that drapes beautifully. So simple and elegant, it cascades to the floor with only a bit of shoulder detail and a lot of style.

At the shoulders, straps fasten in front with a large button and loop. Otherwise, the dress closes in the back with a metal zipper. The waistline dips to the natural waist in back but sweeps up to an empire style just under the bust – line in front.

A bit big for me, but Madge carries it well and it will be very easy to alter. What better way to add a gorgeous and well – made wardrobe staple to my closet!

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3 TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S – 1950’S VELVET EVENING COATS & JACKETS

3 TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S – 1950'S VELVET EVENING COATS & JACKETS.

SO SWEET – TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S PUMPS BY MISS AMERICA

SO SWEET – TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S PUMPS BY MISS AMERICA.

TWO TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY EVENING COATS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

TWO TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY EVENING COATS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER.