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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s –’50s LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT SWEATER OR BLOUSE
Lovely nylon knit sweater-blouse in soft green. Perfect for making a transition to the cold weather. By Canterbury – a company which was known for beautiful cardigans, too. What’s the special magic...
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FABULOUS FIND! EARLY 1950’S 2-PC SWEATER DRESS – VA-VA-VOOM!!
What a wiggle dress this is! Marilyn Monroe – move over!! What a rare find – couldn’t believe it when it appeared (no, I fib. Of course I could). It’s hand-knitted, as was the one given to me...
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LOVELY TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S FLORAL SHEATH SUMMER DRESS
I absolutely love the flattering drape of this fitted dress! The fabric is a synthetic blend of some type, probably containing nylon. During the late ’50’s and early ’60’s the lean sheath styles were...
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ANOTHER 1960’S SUMMER SHEATH DRESS
Notice the way in which the embroidery follows the curve of the figure by placing it along the side seam. So pretty and flattering! A woman could always feel attractive and well-dressed in a frock...
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True Vintage 1930’s –’40’s Summer Day-Dress by Lora Lenox
Such a beautiful coral color on this fun and spunky frock from the late 1930’s or early 1940’s. I love the great big buttons and the pleated flounce at the hem. Polka dots all over. The fabric is...
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A GLIMPSE OF TRUE VINTAGE LINGERIE – OOH!
So, under all these sheer dresses . . . . . . . . . This is a pretty tame but VERY practical full slip, made of cotton batiste for wearing under summer clothing in hot weather. There don’t seem to be...
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TRUE VINTAGE “SUMMER OF ’42” HALTER DRESS
Just which decade is this dress from? I don’t know – it’s so classic in style, that it could be from either the 1940’s or 1950’s. I’m going to bet on the earlier time, but can’t be sure. Dare I say...
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A VERY PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE DRESS, HOME-SEWN IN THE 1950’S
Another favorite, the ’50s styles with nipped waists. Love ’em! – who doesn’t – they’ve remained a fashion favorite for many years and a style that keeps on repeating itself. The bateau neckline is...
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IT’S SO MUCH FUN!! HOME-SEWN DAY DRESSES FROM THE 1960’S
More custom-tailored stories coming my way – this cute cotton summer frock practically lets me follow the seamstress’s journey as she made this dress for herself. It’s so fun to think of a girl or...
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FABULOUS FIND!!! 1940’S – 1950’S COTTON CIRCLE SKIRT DRESS
A dream find for any vintage-hunter! Love this pretty day-dress so much. It needed some TLC with stains from storage, but I was up to the challenge. Beautiful decoration and comfy cotton; it’s the...
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