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VERY SPECIAL AUSTRALIA FIND – UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL COUTURE BLOUSE

VERY SPECIAL AUSTRALIA FIND – UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL COUTURE BLOUSE.

VERY SPECIAL AUSTRALIA FIND – UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL COUTURE BLOUSE

IMG_1174This lovely blouse is not true vintage – it is retro, having been made within the past 20 years by a small designer.  I strayed from my usual requirements when I saw it because it reflects so many of the qualities that I love in true vintage garments.

The design is elegant, unusual and reminiscent of fashions from the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s.  The fabric is something like rayon – very pretty – and there are tailoring details which were done by hand.

I can definitely see wearing this with true vintage skirts, slacks and suits.  Those of you who collect and wear vintage like I do know that the closet door is always open for more great shirts and blouses.

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ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND

ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY BLOUSE FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND.

SHEER 1950’S PARTY DRESS AND SILK SLIP

SHEER 1950'S PARTY DRESS AND SILK SLIP.

GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA

GORGEOUS MID-CENTURY SPECIAL OCCASION SILK DRESS FROM AUSTRALIA.

FABULOUS ’20’S,’30’S,’40’S ERA DRESS RE-MAKE – S0000 SEXY!

FABULOUS '20'S,'30'S,'40'S ERA DRESS RE-MAKE – S0000 SEXY!.

A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!

Here’s something unusual . . .

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A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE - OOH!

This is a pretty tame full slip, made of cotton batiste for wearing under summer clothing in hot weather. There don’t seem to be many of these around, and usually they are not as nicely embellished as this one.

But, just look at that ruching and lace. It’s lovely, sweet and would be so cool. Now, women might wear THIS as a summer dress! There’s also a deep ruffle at the hem.

The length gives it away as a 1940’s to 1950’s style. Because of the label, I’m going to go with the ’50’s.

Of course, on really hot days it’s nice not to be wearing more than one layer. But, if you’ve got a pretty, sheer dress on in the bright sun, well, it’s up to you but I’ll wear the slip.

Cotton, naturally, is better than nylon (can you imagine!?) when it’s 95 degrees in the shade. I’m…

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A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!

A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!.

TRUE VINTAGE RAYON DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1930s TO EARLY 1940s

TRUE VINTAGE RAYON DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1930s TO EARLY 1940s.

TRUE VINTAGE RAYON DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1930s TO EARLY 1940s

AS COLD AS IT IS, i’M STILL GOING TO BE SHOWING SOME SPRING THINGS . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE RAYON DAY DRESS FROM THE LATE 1930s TO EARLY 1940s

Another lovely shirtwaist dress for a Spring day, this one in rayon. It could have been custom made or ready-made – no tags or tell-tale details to help me be sure.

In most cases, dating true vintage clothing is not an exact science, but with knowledge and experience can be pretty close. This group (yesterday, today and tomorrow) make me think of something Bonnie, of Bonnie & Clyde, might have worn.

To me, nothing says “Spring” more than these pastel printed dresses in breezy styles. The lingerie that must go with them, because of their sheerness, just adds to the package.

When I find one of these I really jump for joy! It’s just one thrill after another because, you just never know .. . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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