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2 BEAUTIFUL BEAVER JACKETS FROM THE MID-1950’S

2 BEAUTIFUL BEAVER JACKETS FROM THE MID-1950'S

Just the right topper for your elegant suit on Christmas Day.. . . . . . ..(or any other day – let’s not be fussy . . . . . .. ). Soft, plush and luxurious, these true vintage masterpieces also have lovely printed linings.

Lady-like and refined, they’d go very well with the suit shown yesterday or any dress with that same character. I’d even wear them with pants and more casual clothing at times, but these were born to be thoroughbreds.

The one on the right is from Marshall Field and Company in Chicago and belonged to my grandmother. It only remains to say that I wish you all a joyous season with all the ones you love and a fabulous New Year. Thanks for this first year of Magicvintagespy.com and here’s to 2014!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND – NOS 100% SILK DRESS FROM THE 1960’S

ANOTHER FABULOUS FIND - NOS 100% SILK DRESS FROM THE 1960'S

Love, love, love finding new/old unworn dresses with tags still on. It’s been a week for those.

Always makes me wonder how they found their way into NOW – had they been hanging neglected in an old warehouse, or dreaming the decades away in some lady’s closet, waiting for just the right invitation . . . .

So refined, in dark taupe silk with a fitted shape, below-the-knee hemline and 7/8 sleeves. By a well-known company of the day.

Madge likes it, as you can see, and . … . .. it fits ME! Yes, the vintage faeries have been leading me true lately . . You just never know . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . ..

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagspy
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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: CLUE #20

    Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve many bits and pieces of skill, knowledge and experience coming together in order to be really good at it.  These tips may seem simple and boring by themselves, but together they make a big difference in my overall success.  Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

CLUE #20:  Myth buster:  Shoulder pads in a garment, even if it is definitely true vintage, do not always mean  that it is from the 1940’s.

 

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THREE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S FURS – ONE IS AN IMPOSTOR . . . . . . . . . . . .

THREE BEAUTIFUL BLONDE TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S FURS - ONE IS AN IMPOSTER . . . . . . . . . . . .

These sisters look like the real deal, but the jacket on the left is a faux fur. I’ll show more of them later.

The fakes made in the Fifties are of excellent quality and, like many now, require a second look and a touch to be sure. Sometimes even the touch doesn’t completely convince!

Usually, if not always, these lookalikes are made by furriers who sew them and finish them in much the same way as the true furs. The linings are really beautiful, as well as the fasteners, and sometimes the owner’s initials are sewn inside, too – just like the real thing.

So much better for our furry friends! These days you can buy almost any type of imitation fur in a completely convincing version. Don’t be seduced by cute little sweaters or jackets with just a bit of real fur trim. A lot of that comes from China now and I’ve read that their practices in the fur trade can be horrendous. . . . . . . . . .

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THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #19

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does require that many bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience come together in order to be really good at it.  These clues may seem ordinary or boring by themselves, but each one has made a big difference in my overall success. Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

CLUE #19:  IF YOU FIND HAND-SEWN SEAMS OR DETAILS ON A GARMENT, GOOD CHANCE THAT IT’S TRUE VINTAGE.

 

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True Vintage 1970s Spring Coat

True Vintage 1970s Spring Coat

Beautiful tangerine-red heavy knit coat,fully lined. this one has dyed-to-match sculpted plastic buttons. Very well-made.

A Lovely Hat from the 1940s

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FABULOUS FIND – ELEGANT SKIRT SUIT BY DESIGNER HENRI’ BENDEL

FABULOUS FIND – ELEGANT SKIRT SUIT BY DESIGNER HENRI' BENDEL.

STARTING TOMORROW: PHOTOS OF MY MORE DELECTABLE TRUE VINTAGE UNDERTHINGS

     Don’t worry – no tasteless polyester “glamour”- trash nor any reason to call out the vice squad.  No . . . . . . . tomorrow you’ll begin to see the most interesting of my collection of tap pants, slips and half-slips – all made in the 1930’s – early 1960’s of silk, acetate, rayon and top-quality nylon.  Though most of these can double as dresses and skirts now, the BEST is when they’re tucked under suit or dress – especially when . . . .. Baby, it’s cold outside . . . . . 

 

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TRUE VINTAGE JACKETS, SKIRTS, SUITS,DRESSES, – EVEN SLACKS!

TRUE VINTAGE JACKETS, SKIRTS, SUITS,DRESSES, - EVEN SLACKS!

We’re going to be viewing a LOT of winter ensemble items in the next couple of weeks. I have so many! I’ll show the most interesting ones and be talking a lot about the design features.

This pair, which I’ve just recently decided should be worn together, are fun because of their colors. The jacket is open front with 3/4 sleeves. A “tweed” of emerald and pine green, turquoise and cobalt blue on black – with a cobalt lining.

The skirt is a lined wool with little pleats around the hem, which flip when you walk. My favorite part! Also, can’t beat the turquoise color! I’d love it with a sweater (and the bullet bra? Oh, dear . . . . . .. . .. ..)

Anyway, a couple of favorite separates that have so many possibilities and lots of personality on their own!

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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Book: How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com