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TRUE VINTAGE LADIES’ BLOUSES FROM THE 1940’s & 1950’s

Warm weather classic elegance for any time – any place . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE LADIES' BLOUSES FROM THE 1950'S

I’ve got lots more dresses to show, but I’ll also be showing quite a few blouses and shirts. These are a dressier variety, from the ’40’s and ’50’s.

The first one, left to right, is a silk blouse by Lady Manhattan. It’s plain and could be worn for everyday, but is also classic & lovely enough to wear for a night out. The sleeves can be rolled up and it’s very well-tailored.

The second blouse is of linen with embroidery. Meant to be worn with a skirt. It buttons up the back.

The third blouse has embroidery and applique’ trim at the neck and is some kind of rayon blend, I think. They’re all beautiful and a testament to the elegance of common clothing then – items that the “average” woman might have owned. I wonder who she was? . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE LADIES’ BLOUSES FROM THE 1940’s & 1950’s

TRUE VINTAGE LADIES' BLOUSES FROM THE 1940's & 1950's.

WHAT I WEAR EVERY SUMMER – 1940’S OR ’50’S CIRCLE SKIRT AND BLOUSE

WHAT I WEAR EVERY SUMMER – 1940'S OR '50'S CIRCLE SKIRT AND BLOUSE.

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!

A FEW OF MY TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSES – WORTH COLLECTING!.

RARE FIND YESTERDAY! CLASSIC MID-CENTURY BLOUSE DISCOVERY

RARE FIND YESTERDAY! CLASSIC MID-CENTURY BLOUSE DISCOVERY.

RARE FIND YESTERDAY! CLASSIC MID-CENTURY BLOUSE DISCOVERY

LOVE these soft, almost-sheer cotton blend fabrics that were used for little everyday blouses in the Fifties and early Sixties!  This cute little number has very pretty machine embroidery all down the front.

It’s a waist-length style, with vents at the hem on both sides.  Pearlized buttons with stems and cute short sleeves.  There was a label, though it’s missing, but as is often seen in true vintage items of quality, some of the details have still been done by hand.

Plus, in perfect condition!  I’ll really enjoy this one!!!!!!!!!!

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SINCE WE’RE IN A VACATION MOOD, TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S TOP BY TIFFANY TRAVELER

SINCE WE'RE IN A VACATION MOOD, TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S TOP BY TIFFANY TRAVELER.

SINCE WE’RE IN A VACATION MOOD, TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S TOP BY TIFFANY TRAVELER

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Way before L.L.Bean, etc. there was at least one designer making a line of clothing meant for travel. Cool and light, with wrinkle-free ease.

This pretty top by Clair Tiffany is a fun example and a surprise for me. I’ve come across her garments only once or twice before. Synthetic material, with an atomic/abstract print and front tie decoration. Pure turn-of-the-Fifties-to-Sixties style and the colors are unusual, which is one of the best things about true vintage clothing and accessories.

Yes, the advances in fabric treatments have come a long way since then and the convenience factor in travel clothing has grown, but the vintage versions are much prettier and more interesting than what we can buy now. Have you looked through a sampling recently? Bor – ing . . . . . .. . . . . .. at a very high price . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE MEN’S LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT FROM THE 1950’S

TRUE VINTAGE MEN'S LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT FROM THE 1950'S.

TRUE VINTAGE MEN’S LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT FROM THE 1950’S

A rare find for me, and one of my favorite items . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE MEN'S LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT FROM THE 1950'S

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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