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[Foofoogal]

Picked up a red velvet Mindy Ross dress and a black velvet with lace dress with Union Label from 1955. Christmas goodies.
Melted in the heat while acquiring said items. :eusa_doh:

 

[Miss Sis]

He he. Nothing like buying stuff out of season - boiling trying on coats in the middle of Summer and freezing trying on cotton dresses in the middle of Winter. Been there....

 

[shopgirl61]

Was hoping for some glove afficionados to chime in with some information about these? i tried googling the brand and don't get very much.
I am def sure they are at least late 40s, early 50s.

Thanks

 

[shopgirl61]

Picked up a red velvet Mindy Ross dress and a black velvet with lace dress with Union Label from 1955. Christmas goodies.
Melted in the heat while acquiring said items. :eusa_doh:

I'm with you Foof! it was 103 here yesterday when i wandered into this cool thrift lol what gal in her right mind cares what the weather is when on the vintage prowl :eusa_clap

 

[Lily Powers]

Was hoping for some glove afficionados to chime in with some information about these? i tried googling the brand and don't get very much.
I am def sure they are at least late 40s, early 50s.

Thanks

It's that pesky cursive font they used on the tag . Instead of "Cresendee," it appears to be "Crescendoe." I played with it a bit and Crescendoe Glove Co. was a fabric plant operated in conjunction with the Superb Glove Co., which began in 1918 in Johnstown, NY. Try it again and see what you can find out. I like to research my vintage finds, too.

 

[swinggal]

Got this lovely gaberdine jacket today. The burgundy collar is built in

 

[Lauren]

WoW! That is STUNNING! Congrats!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

just beautiful! Xxx

 

[Mrs Cleaver]

Beautiful jacket Swing gal!Luv your new avatar pic you look gorgeous!
Shopgirl,those gloves are devine , fantastic colour!What a wonderful find,well done

 

[swinggal]

Beautiful jacket Swing gal!Luv your new avatar pic you look gorgeous!
Shopgirl,those gloves are devine , fantastic colour!What a wonderful find,well done

Thanks MC. Now where is YOUR avatar?? I think you need one

 

[poggleberry]

New purchase off ebay, 1930's silk velvet evening dress, this dress has many flaws, but it was only £14.00.
It's my new project to bring it back to life, I need to gain some velvet to repair the badly patched sections, I'm thinking of putting a V in the back, what do you think? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[swinggal]

I saw this dress and nearly bid myself. I wouldn't put a V in the back as it has lovely styling there already.

 

[Kate O Potato]

I agree - the back is gorgeous as it is.

I've just bagged another 1950s Vogue knitting book for 99p:

I don't understand why the seller listed it with an awful 70s knitting magazine, so I've told him to keep it and relist it. The 70s make me shudder

 

[Miss Golightly]

I picked up this lovely cardigan (in the sales!!!!!!!) in Monsoon - part of their Fusion line - the detachable collar is heavily beaded with pearls:

 

[Black Dahlia]

I picked up this lovely cardigan (in the sales!!!!!!!) in Monsoon - part of their Fusion line - the detachable collar is heavily beaded with pearls:

Very sweet!

I love that some current companies are still doing detachable collars. I have a few vintage collars which I use with one sweater, as the original sweaters are long gone.

BD

 

[Kate O Potato]

I've been eyeing up that Monsoon cardy for ages! I love the collar!

 

[Mrs Cleaver]

Thanks MC. Now where is YOUR avatar?? I think you need one

Heehee yeah i know,it's just that every pic that i've considered for my avatar i've looked at & gone eewww I have recieved some new vintage goodies recently though so i should get all dolled up & take a pic.I'll put one up soon i promise
Miss Golightly,just beautiful!I wish i could raid your closet

 

[hailey greenhat]

Vintage suit pattern and vintage wooden coat/hat/umbrella stand only 20$ i was so stoked i almost knocked everything else in the shop down carrying it to the register, i just love it.
Pic soon.

 

[Odalisque]

Picked this little lovely from the DollHouse Bettie website. Now, if it would only come off back order!

http://www.dollhousebettie.com/retro-pinup-lingerie/3563-mary-green-nouveau-retro-pink-black-silk-teddy.html

 

[KittyT]

These were purchased awhile back and I just never got around to posting them!

Great houndstooth high-waisted shorts. They're almost TOO high-waisted. They look drab on the hanger, but after having them tailored, they're knockout.

Petticoat, $1 in the bargain bin at my favorite local vintage shop. The design is a very pale pink tulle. Needs some cleaning and reinforcing at the seams, but overall a nice find I think.

Also check out my new glasses. Don't love them as much as the old ones, but they'll do.