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TRUE VINTAGE LATE 50’S, EARLY ’60’S CUSTOM-MADE SILK PARTY DRESS
This luscious dress is another that Madge can’t wear, because of the side zipper at the waist. Soon, I want to put it (and several others like it) on Stella! A hanger doesn’t do it justice, but...
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BACK IN THE TRUE VINTAGE FIFTIES WITH A LOVELY AND ELEGANT DINNER DRESS
This dress is feminine and alluring in the best way. It makes the most of the female figure but is very tasteful – not a bit in-your-face. The neckline and bodice treatment are quite unusual –...
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TRUE VINTAGE FROM 1955 – A VERY ELEGANT FROCK FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION
This dress was worn to a semi-formal event in 1955, in Europe. Lace overlay, dropped waist and double-layer chiffon skirt. No cutesy business going on here – just serious fashion, quality, classic...
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TRUE VINTAGE 1950S LINGERIE SLIP OR DRESS
This amazing slip (or dress?) is something I have seen only once. It is of all-over lace, with a red nylon lining, side zip and a side slit. It has construction features of a slinky dress but in all...
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ELEGANT TRUE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY LEATHER CLUTCH PURSE
Accessories are EVERYTHING to an ensemble, so what to carry on an impromptu dressy occasion? A true vintage bag, of course. This one doesn’t steal the show but demonstrates your exquisite taste and...
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TRUE VINTAGE EARLY ’60S PARTY FROCK
This dress is of heavy taffeta. It looks so Spring-like, but in this substantial fabric and vibrant color it could stand on its own (almost literally!) any time of year. The photo is of the back...
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PRETTY SPRING ACCESSORIES – FINE TRUE VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY BROOCHES FOR...
– There’s nothing more eye-catching on a plain tailored dress, coat or jacket lapel than an outstanding piece of jewelry. These costume brooches are each signed, by different designers. Whimsical and...
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TRUE VINTAGE 1950’s COCKTAIL DRESS IN MOCHA
Beiges are always a smart alternative when you don’t want to go the black route for some dressy or special occasion.. This frock is a beautiful, glowing mocha that flatters like crazy. With a big...
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s CREPE DAY TO DINNER DRESS
Since the weather is still cool some days, we can wear some slightly heavier fabrics. The substantial crepe material from which this dress is made would be too heavy for warm weather but is just...
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TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1950s SILK DINNER – DANCE – COCKTAIL DRESS
Here’s a lovely mid-century silk dress in a classic style, perfect for a dressy date, a dance, dinner or cocktails. It’s too sophisticated for afternoon shopping, though it could be dressed down for...
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TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1950’s SEMI-FORMAL DANCE DRESS
This one is just about my favorite. I love the camellias (or whatever flower) at the waist and the contrasting sash that flows down the front. The length is just below the knee on me (I’m 5’6″)....
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s – 1950s SEMI-FORMAL DANCE DRESS
Here’s pretty, floaty frock of satin and chiffon for a dinner-dance or any semi-formal party. It does have stiffening in the skirt, but doesn’t have a huge crinoline, like many made a few years later...
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A DELIGHTFULLY PRETTY LITTLE YELLOW SUNDRESS – TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S
This gorgeous little number says summer all over. It is the brightest yellow, with little embroidered flowers all over the bodice, each with a pearl center. If that isn’t enough, around the hem are...
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GORGEOUS PLUNGING BACK NECKLINE ON MY LITTLE BLACK DRESS TRUE VINTAGE FIND!
Just look at this beautiful, sweeping back – it is the signature feature of this frock. What an impression it makes! I also love the bateau neckline, the fitted shape and lovely tailoring. The...
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ICONIC KENNEDY ERA MID-CENTURY LBD: TIMELESS ELEGANCE . . . . . . .
Fabulous Stella – she’s a pro. Here she is looking stunning in a black crepe cocktail dress from about 1960. Simple lines and expert draping, this frock is absolutely beautiful. Though it might be...
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SURPRISE FIND – ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ONYX & FINE SILVER RING
I don’t often buy fine jewelry when I’m hunting, but this piece is outstanding, lovely and versatile. A very pretty statement ring. Often worn in Victorian times, onyx was used as “mourning jewelry”...
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SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRUE VINTAGE NECKLACES – 1920’S – 1950’S
Glass beads, rhinestones, crystal, topaz, mother of pearl and silver, Lucite and nickel – these gorgeous pieces span from, I believe, the Twenties to perhaps as late as the early Fifties. It’s worth...
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A SPECIAL 1950’S BEADED BAG
I have lots of mid-century beaded bags but this one’s a bit older and I especially like the shape of it, soooooo . . . . . . . . . . . . of course I had to pick it up. This iridescent beige/gold...
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BEAUTIFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S COCKTAIL/DINNER DRESS AND A FAVORITE 1940’S...
Both these garments are in a lightweight fabric. The blouse is probably a rayon georgette and the dress in a crinkly rayon or poly that is lined with acetate. Pearl buttons on the blouse and a...
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GORGEOUS TRUE VINTAGE ART DECO RHINESTONE BRACELET
How about this little DECOration with that cocktail dress from yesterday? You wouldn’t want to get too much bling going with the rhinestones on the dress, but an addition like this one could be just...
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