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TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S COCKTAIL DRESS, FROM AUSTRALIA!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs often happens with black things and when photographing without a model, I couldn’t get good detail in a picture but want to tell you about this great find anyway.  I’m sure that you’ll be able to see it in your mind’s eye.  Picture this . . .

Heavy black crepe, fully lined. Metal zipper up the middle of the back and a small kick pleat at the hem.  Classic sheath style, but with a waist seam and a black fabric rosette toward the left side there. The neck is scooped front and back, with layers of draped fabric all around.   The label is from a maker, or maybe a department store, which is Australian.

As always, the fabric and the tailoring distinguish it from the tons of modern black dresses that can be found anywhere.  And, it fits much better, too.  This one will last another 50 years!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . .

TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLING – EISENBERG ICE, ETC. . ..

TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . .

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S DRESS CLIPS – FOR THAT UPTOWN LOOK . . ..

LET’S “UP” THE TRUE VINTAGE BLING – RHINESTONE NECKLACES FROM THE FIFTIES AND BEFORE

LET'S "UP" THE TRUE VINTAGE BLING – RHINESTONE NECKLACES FROM THE FIFTIES AND BEFORE.

A SWEET SET – A FORMAL OR DRESSY EVENING IN TRUE VINTAGE RHINESTONES AND “PEARLS”

A SWEET SET – A FORMAL OR DRESSY EVENING IN TRUE VINTAGE RHINESTONES AND "PEARLS".

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET

GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET.

TRUE VINTAGE BEAUTIFUL MID-CENTURY FLORAL TRIFARI NECKLACE

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SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE NECKLACES – 1920’S – 1950’S

SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE NECKLACES – 1920'S – 1950'S.

A TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY CAPE AND GORGEOUS COAT FOR A CHILLY DAY

ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY CAPE AND GORGEOUS COAT FOR A CHILLY DAY

The temperatures are hovering Spring-like in some places, but I know that these wonderful garments can still be worn in many cities. One reason I still like cold weather is for the opportunity to wear lovely wool clothing.

The coat has a fabulous collar and stand-out sparkley rhinestone buttons, in my favorite red. I like to wear it in the evening.  They would both be from the 1950’s – early 1960’s.

The lovely woven cape came from San Francisco and was, undoubtedly, tailor-made with a silk lining bordered by about 6 inches of hand-done embroidery. It has arm slits for convenience, so I can easily substitute it for a coat or throw it quickly over anything else I might be wearing.

“Look, Fred – who’s that mysterious woman? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAESPY

BLOG:  MAGICVINTAGESPY.COM

BOOK:  HOW TO FIND THE BEST IN VINTAGE FASHION – AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM

A SHEER, BLACK TRUE VINTAGE (AS ALWAYS) 1950’S FROCK WITH RHINESTONE BUTTONS

A SHEER, BLACK TRUE VINTAGE (AS ALWAYS) 1950'S FROCK WITH RHINESTONE BUTTONS.