BLACK & WHITE FOR SUMMER – A BEAUTIFUL SILK FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES

BLACK & WHITE FOR SUMMER – A BEAUTIFUL SILK FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES.

BLACK & WHITE FOR SUMMER – A BEAUTIFUL SILK FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES

BLACK & WHITE FOR SUMMER - A BEAUTIFUL SILK FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES

Here’s a beautiful start to a series of black and white fashion that I’ll be showing, with a couple of exceptions, for the next week or so. Black and white is so classic and always good – I know some of you like it as much as I do.

Although the Victorians seemed to love black, Coco Chanel might have been the first to roll out the black & white combo in the Thirties, for as long as she did and in the striking ways that she did. It’s been big, off and on, ever since then.

This beautiful frock is of delicate fabric with a subtle B & W stripe. It’s got all the Fifties hallmarks – the wasp waist, a bow on the bodice, midi hem which, when put together, just say “1955”, or so.

The neckline is demure. Grace Kelly would have loved it . . . . . . ..

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FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE FIFTIES FIND YESTERDAY!!!

FABULOUS TRUE VINTAGE FIFTIES FIND YESTERDAY!!!.

THREE PIECES OF TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S COSTUME JEWELRY

THREE PIECES OF TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S COSTUME JEWELRY.

TRUE VINTAGE PUMPS FOR SUMMER – PERFECT LITTLE SIXTIES SLINGBACKS

TRUE VINTAGE PUMPS FOR SUMMER – PERFECT LITTLE SIXTIES SLINGBACKS.

FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE “LITTLE BLACK SUIT” FROM THE SIXTIES, WITH A SPECIAL BLOUSE

FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE "LITTLE BLACK SUIT" FROM THE SIXTIES, WITH A SPECIAL BLOUSE.

GORGEOUS 1950’S SANDALS FOR SUMMER – IN CLASSIC TAN AND WHITE

GORGEOUS 1950'S SANDALS FOR SUMMER – IN CLASSIC TAN AND WHITE.

GORGEOUS 1950’S SANDALS FOR SUMMER – IN CLASSIC TAN AND WHITE

GORGEOUS 1950'S SANDALS FOR SUMMER - IN CLASSIC TAN AND WHITE

Imagine the thrill when I spotted these! What a fabulous pair of shoes for summer.

This color, with the unusual white accents, is so classic and versatile. Looks good with almost everything but stands out on its own.

100% leather, of course. 1950’s quality all the way. Doesn’t get any better!

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ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE MID-FIFTIES SUMMER SKIRT AND BLOUSE

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE MID-FIFTIES SUMMER SKIRT AND BLOUSE.

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE MID-FIFTIES SUMMER SKIRT AND BLOUSE

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE MID-FIFTIES SUMMER SKIRT AND BLOUSE

A full skirt (the original owner might have worn a crinoline underneath!) and a peasant blouse were popular outfits in both the 1940’s and 1950’s. I have most often seen them in old movies and TV programs.

The most special thing about this skirt is the Egyptian theme decoration printed all around. The colors are great, the cotton is soft and heavy. Should be worn with a wide belt.

The blouse is pretty, too, with the lacy ruffle. Off-the-shoulder necklines (it’s got elastic around the top) are super-flattering to almost every figure.

This would make a cute hostess outfit. It just says “get out and play” to me!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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