SURPRISE FIND – TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S – 1950’S HOME-SEWN DAY DRESS

SURPRISE FIND - TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S - 1950'S HOME-SEWN DAY DRESS

This dress was a lot of fun to find because it tells a story, in a way. Someone made it at home and it was altered a bit after-the-fact. It would fit a very tiny woman or, perhaps, a girl.

It’s got cute little sculpted vintage buttons on the front, as I would expect (and hope) to see, but the fabric is very unusual. It’s a synthetic – poly or poly-blend and has a glossy finish – not an expensive fabric at all. But, the pattern is very interesting – like something I’ve never seen.

All of those lines and colors that you see are not just caused by reflection – they are an actual pattern printed on the fabric that is almost kaleidoscopic. I wouldn’t be surprised to see that in something today, but I’ve never seen it in a true vintage garment. Hmm.. . . . . . . . . . . . always fascinating to find something “new” . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE BOBBIE BROOKS MINI – SHORTS FROM THE 1950’S

TRUE VINTAGE BOBBIE BROOKS MINI – SHORTS FROM THE 1950'S.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SWEATER – ANOTHER LITTLE FINDERS’ CLUE

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S SWEATER - ANOTHER LITTLE FINDERS' CLUE

This sweater just looks plain-old normal, right? This is a back view and take a close look at the neckline for the short back zipper.

That’s one good clue that you’ve found a true vintage piece. There are others, too, of course. You have to be careful of the modern copy-cats.

You’ll find that the fit and construction of these garments is likely better than what you’d buy at retail now. And, of course, it has the unmistakable true vintage “look” that makes it different. I’ll put up another related post in a minute . . . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE LATE ’60’S CLASSIC SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS – POLY AND PLEATS

TRUE VINTAGE LATE '60'S CLASSIC SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS – POLY AND PLEATS.

SUNNY YELLOW TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES DOES THIRTIES FROCK

SUNNY YELLOW TRUE VINTAGE SIXTIES DOES THIRTIES FROCK.

TRUE VINTAGE MOD FLOWER-POWER LATE 1960’S MINI-DRESS

TRUE VINTAGE MOD FLOWER-POWER LATE 1960'S MINI-DRESS.

BEAUTIFUL 1940’S – 1950’S NYLON NIGHTGOWN

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S – 1950'S NYLON NIGHTGOWN.

TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAG, 1950s TO EARLY 1960s WITH A TAPESTRY FRONT IN SPRING COLORS

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TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAG, 1950s TO EARLY 1960s WITH A TAPESTRY FRONT IN SPRING COLORS

This beautiful bag was hanging on a rack with other very ordinary modern purses. I don’t think that the store personnel had a clue, but the magicvintagespy never fails to spot one . . . . . . .

Although it is faux leather and not top-of-the-line with no maker’s name inside, I love the pretty tapestry cover on the front. It is very well-made, as are most purses of that era, whether high-end or mid-priced. The colors are subtle and chic for Spring (or any season). It would be especially pretty with the season’s neutral colors like ivory, beige, or gray, as well as any solid color in the tapestry. It’s always great fun to find an unusual bag like this one.

My finds don’t always follow the weather, but I try to post photos of things that we would wear currently in North America. I know that doesn’t…

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FLATTERING TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S SUMMER DRESS IN APRICOT

FLATTERING TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S – EARLY 1960'S SUMMER DRESS IN APRICOT.

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S SUMMER SLIPS IN LEMON & TANGERINE

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S SUMMER SLIPS IN LEMON & TANGERINE.