Yes, and Suzie sells sea-shells by the sea shore. I just love shirts like this. Again, it’s the material that sets it apart from the lookalikes being made today. When you learn how to spot the real thing, you’ll rarely have to look twice.
Can’t you just see that Happy Days dad out there tending the barbecue? Or, maybe, Ken coming to pick up Barbie for a picnic lunch?
This is the kind of thing to be wearing now, guys, or put it under a sport jacket in Spring or Fall. It’s a shirt-tail that is meant to wear outside or tucked in. Very versatile.
It’s sure to make the vintage-savvy women in your world smile 🙂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I think that this was a line from a novelty song of the 1940’s or 1950’s. There are several of you who I know specialize in those decades. Can you help me out?
It’s 30 degrees Fahrenheit warmer (hotter!) today!! So, time for a contrast in clothing. More little cuties – these short shorts are from the mid-’50s, made by Bobbie Brooks. Remember the swimsuit I showed a few days ago with the metal zip in the center back? Well, these have the same feature (notice in this back view). You can see a hanging loop peeking out, too. Such attention to detail, even in a simple everyday garment!
They also have a high waist which, in my opinion, is much more flattering than the super-low-rise stuff that’s been on the market for several years. Gingham checks have been popular for decades and were really big in the ’40’s, ’50’s, and early ’60’s. I really like the blue edging around the waistline, too.
Back then, they made lots of really cute play-suits and play-clothes of all kinds. And, they were really nicely tailored in good quality fabrics, often with super-fun prints. Vintage clothing always makes me smile! Can’t get too much of that . . . . . . . . .
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OK. This little cutie is in red cotton CORDUROY and you say – WHAT?! IT’S MAY 13TH!!! Yeah, that’s what I’ve been saying, too. I don’t know about you, but the weather here has been in the low ’60’s Fahrenheit for several days and I hear it’s colder elsewhere. So this photo was sitting on my desktop and I said, Nyah, nyah weather, I’m gonna do it!
I love this little suit. It’s lightweight, unlined, and has the cutest collar. It would be a good one to wear your “secretary blouse” with (you know, the one with the bow tie in the front or the conservative little collar). You could also wear a low V-neck bodysuit with lots of necklaces or a scarf, or maybe just leave it the way it is. If you’re a bigger size than Madge (my model, remember?) it might fit like a two-piece dress.
Anyway, it’s not a high-end item – I think it was a Montgomery Ward brand – just regular career-girl attire in the early to mid-1950’s. (I could also see Miss Moneypenny dressed like this in 1962(?)) Anyway, I love RED and the unusual style so those were my main reasons for picking it up – it made me smile!
Frost this morning, but it’s to be in the high ’80’s tomorrow. Go figure – we’ll be back to more seasonal garb then. Stay tuned. It just goes to show that you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I absolutely love this shirt and others like it. Sorry I don’t have a male model. The distinguishing feature is the embroidery on the left side. These little designs are so much fun. Some are really creative!
Men sometimes wear long sleeves in the summer, so I consider this a year-round garment. Especially when it’s in a lighter color. It can be dressed up with a sport coat.
Some shirts of this type have multi-colored designs. Usually the fabric has a bit of sheen and the embroidery is glossy. You can tell by a quick look that it is a quality original item and not a modern imitation.
I LOVE to find them! Would have adored being a curator of wardrobe for Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer or Warner Bros. back in the day.
It’s even more fun to go to the closet and decide which movie to play in today . . . . . . . . .
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