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[Lauren]

I'm really excited about these

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

Stellar! It's definitely 1930s!

Yay! Thanks, Lauren. :eusa_clap

The covers of those Harper's magazines are incredible - the one on the left definitely looks Dali-esque.

 

[Lauren]

Thanks! They're by Cassandre- he made some of the famous ocean liner posters! I've been really loving this style of late 30s magazine illustrations lately

 

[CherryRed]

Has anyone some thoughts on this skirt, regarding era or purpose? The white part above the pleats is satiny, like a crinoline lining would be. It fits snuggly over the hips, with the pleated part beginning at the lower hip/upper thigh. When wearing it, all I can think to do is add a long sweater, but I wonder how it was worn originally, and when?
Also, there's the paper tag inside, as seen in the second photo, along with a thin strip of paper stitched in where the brown and white are sewn together.

This looks 80's to me, it is the skirt part of an outfit and would have gone with a long coordinating tailored
jacket.The top white part isn't supposed to show. I think 80's because it is bengaline, and also because it has serged edges.The paper caught in the stitching is something remaining from the manufacturing process.
It would look good with a long sweater or tunic.

Yes, I remember these. I agree 100% it's 80's.

 

[crwritt]

Paul, that jacket looks so great on you! have you lost some weight? If not, it has a nice slimming effect.

 

[Foofoogal]

:eusa_clap Fabulous Harpers.

 

[RockyHorror]

I just bought this beautiful 50's Hawaiian wiggle dress. SO fun to wear!

 

[palespider]

I just bought this beautiful 50's Hawaiian wiggle dress. SO fun to wear!

That is SOOOOO CUTE!

 

[shutterbug]

I just bought this beautiful 50's Hawaiian wiggle dress. SO fun to wear!

Gorgeous!!! I've been looking for something along those lines, myself. Having a hard time finding just the right one!

 

[RockyHorror]

It was definitely a lucky find, and just a touch too small but so perfect I had to buy it!

 

[Black Dahlia]

It was definitely a lucky find, and just a touch too small but so perfect I had to buy it!

I love it also! It looks great RockyHorror!
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[fuzzylizzie]

I couldn't resist this print and have just made some Simplicity 4044 trousers in red cotton drill that will go perfectly

Does anyone have a suggestion for the date of the top? It was sold as 1930s, but I thought it might be a little later...? Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Oh, but that is super! Yes, 30s.

 

[AmateisGal]

I'm really excited about these

I am a HUGE sucker for magazines from the '30s and '40s. I found three almost-mint Ladies Home Journal mags from the 1940s for $5 each at an antique store a few weeks ago.

 

[Ms Sew-n-Sew]

Oh, but that is super! Yes, 30s.

Thank you fuzzylizzie - I can't wait for it to land on my doorstep!

 

[Lenore]

I just bought this beautiful 50's Hawaiian wiggle dress. SO fun to wear!

Between this picture, and the one on the hair do's thread, you've gained an admirer in my husband who's has been sitting next to me. "Wow! I could even overlook that she's Canadian.." Feel free to ignore him. That's how he compliments people. [huh]

 

[BoPeep]

Gorgeous RockyHorror! Pink and aqua are my favorite colors this summer. And I've bought dresses too small also. They're still okay if you know you won't have to sit very much and will be able to take it off in a few hours. lol

 

[Salsanadia]

@RockyHorror: That is very nice. I am looking for such a dress.

 

[Lady Day]

Decided on a whim to look on Ruby LAne for fabric and got this yard and a quarter 30's cotton for half its asking price.

LD

 

[Black Dahlia]

I recently bought this vintage purse. Still has it's original coin purse inside and in near mint condition. ;0

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[swinggal]

I just scored this mid 30s burgundy felt beauty. I've been trying to find a vintage slouched fedora-style hat that I liked for years. I love the way they looked on Garbo and Crawford back in the day - very sultry, and I think tilted styles suit my face. Best of all...it was $14 bucks!

Anyhoo...