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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Just another plain old skirt, right? Wrong. Why? . . . . . . . .
This skirt, of pretty wool fabric, is fully lined with a deep hem finished with hem tape. It fits like a dream – the darts are in the right places and the waist is well – proportioned instead of being way too big.
The hook and eye above the zipper close securely and stay closed. Classic and elegant – just the way a quality garment should be made. No wonder it’s been around for fifty years, Whenever I discover one, I nab it!
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Can’t ever resist something like this. They’re rare to find in good condition, and always fun to pick up! Despite the obvious attractiveness of disposable tissues, true vintage and antique handkerchiefs are so interesting and many are exceptionally beautiful, with colorful printed designs, hand-done lace or embroidery. This one just makes me laugh – maybe the best kind . . . . . .
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Back to Mad Men times . . . . . .
Someone custom-tailored this dress in about 1965. I put the tie belt around it just for effect, but it is an A-line style, which can be worn belt-less, too.
Although it doesn’t show well in this photo, the neckline is a wide, high scoop with a collar. The material is unusual in that it is fairly heavy and is almost embroidered with the floral pattern – not printed. The style and flower design, plus the back metal zipper, are the clues to its age. Although many copycat styles and designs are on the market now, this one just looks different and you have to have a trained eye and know the details to spot it.
It’s always fun to suddenly see a dress like this, because it immediately transports me to the ’60’s and all the mod and English influence that was popular then. That’s what everybody wore, who was…
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