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FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE JACKIE KENNEDY EARLY 1960’S SKIRT SUIT, PERFECT FOR EASTER SUNDAY

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IMG_0985    This suit is so iconic of that era.  Gorgeous yellow wool in a loose weave, with a cute little vintage mink collar.  If the collar is too dressy, it can easily be removed with just a snip-snip because it is just hand-basted onto the neckline.

It’s easy to wear and the two pieces can be very versatile.  True vintage suits are worth investing in for many reasons – the styles are usually quite elegant; tailoring is superb and the quality of materials are unavailable today.  Because the designs are classic, the jackets and skirts can usually be worn many ways that would never have been thought of decades ago.

Love the big covered buttons and pencil skirt.  So pretty, and a nice alternative to dark, somber colors for Fall and Winter.  Being on the prowl is so much fun, because you just never know . . . …

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TRUE VINTAGE LATE-1950’S/EARLY 1960’S ONE-PIECE CATALINA BATHING SUIT

TRUE VINTAGE LATE-1950'S/EARLY 1960'S ONE-PIECE CATALINA BATHING SUIT.

A TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1940’S – EARLY 1950’S SKIRT SUIT – JUST RIGHT FOR EASTER

A TRUE VINTAGE LATE 1940'S – EARLY 1950'S SKIRT SUIT – JUST RIGHT FOR EASTER.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SEERSUCKER SKIRT OUTFIT FOR SPRING AND SUMMER – JUST THE CUTEST THING!

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S SEERSUCKER SKIRT OUTFIT FOR SPRING AND SUMMER – JUST THE CUTEST THING!.

MID – CENTURY TRUE VINTAGE ELEGANCE: WHAT REALLY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

MID – CENTURY TRUE VINTAGE ELEGANCE: WHAT REALLY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

IN A SIMILAR HUE, BUT THIS TIME FULL-ON WINTRY WOOL

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING The forties and early fifties are favorite fashion eras of mine and the suits from that time are delectable!

You can’t beat 1940 – 1960 for lovely tailoring and flattering fit when it comes to women’s suits. This photo is a bit dark, but I hope that you can see the detailing on the jacket. So many garments from that time have these beautiful elements, and I’m sure that this one was an off-the-rack choice.

I’d love to be able to go to a nearby shop or department store and know that I could always find lovely, well-made clothing in a moderate price range, with careful assistance from the staff. Our grandmothers, at least in North America and Europe, usually could.

Of course, in cultures where expert tailor shops abounded, such as in parts of eastern Asia, gorgeous custom-made clothing was the norm and, maybe, still is.

Ah, what luxury.

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A TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S LADIES’ WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING

A TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S LADIES' WINTER SUIT WITH GORGEOUS TAILORING.

SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT – TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!

WE CAN SOMETIMES GET AWAY FROM THE HEAVY WOOL NOW IN NORTH AMERICA – YEA!

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SPRING SHOULDER SEASON SIXTIES SKIRT SUIT - TRY SAYING THAT TWICE!

For Spring or Fall – or any time the temps are in that mid cool-ish range – a lightweight wool knit skirt suit by Butte Knits. I LOVE the olive drab color and the flattering fit.

This is one of a few examples I’ve found of mid-60’s suits like this, or similar. The high-end knits are so comfortable and easy to wear, but ready for just about any setting. It’s also two separates that can easily be paired with other skirts or pants for a different look.

I think my Aussie friends down under would love a garment like it at this time of year . . . . . . . . . . .

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MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA

MYSTERY 2-PIECE SKIRT SUIT FROM AUSTRALIA.

TRUE VINTAGE SKIRT SUIT FROM THE 1940’S

TRUE VINTAGE SKIRT SUIT FROM THE 1940'S.