Morgana Martin, the magicvintagespy:
THIS IS A REAL STRUT-YOUR-STUFF FROCK FROM THE FIFTIES . . .
Originally posted on Magicvintagespy:
Here’s a REAL favorite of mine – straight from the ’50’s and Miami, Florida, no less! I really feel an attitude when I put this on.
It’s a heavy cotton or cotton blend material. There is almost a brassiere sewn into the front of the bodice, so no need to fuss about the right undergarments.
On top of that, it even has sewn-in bloomers below! That must be because the front of the skirt has a wrap-around effect. Very interesting! That’s why Madge couldn’t model this one, either, and it will be a little full-figured for Stella, but we’ll try.
I wonder who made the garments for some of these small shops that had their own labels – did they have seamstresses or did they buy small lots from wholesalers?
Anybody know anything about this?
It’s another mystery that has been perplexing me for some time . .. . …
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