County Fair-the VFG fashion parade for the week of August 21st

[carla rey]

County Fair
The County Fair - a tradition as American as apple pie! These summertime celebrations of small towns and rural communities showcase the talent, skills and hobbies of local residents in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Tractor pulls, pie eating contests, 4H clubs, art exhibits, friendly competitions for the tastiest jam or largest vegetable, a seemingly endless selection of fried food on a stick, live oldies music, carnival rides and midway games... there is truly something for everyone to enjoy at the County Fair! What to wear? Vintage, of course!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

we prefer the comfort of cotton for outdoor days at the fair:

This Laura Petrie style 1960s pastel striped sleeveless button-front button-down blouse (B39) is perfect to wear on a hot day; it is available at our Less Than Perfect shop on Etsy now:



as are these 1940s-inspired Ralph Lauren shorts from the 1990s:
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and for the concerts in the evenings? this 1980s strapless fit and flare dress (in the style of Laura Ashley) is perfect (xxs). It is now available at The Vintage Merchant on Ruby Lane.

 

[Vintage Runway]

1970s maxi skirt and blouse, apple print

1960s mod dress with polka dot apple print Size M

1960s dress with fruit print and pocket Size M

1950s Jack Rabbit brand overalls

1970s Wrangler jeans shorts Size M/L

 

[denisebrain]

60s Raspberry Red Cotton Full Skirt Dress with White Rickrack by Bobbie Brooks

50s Yellow Gingham Skirt + Blouse Set with Black Cross Stitch

50s Yellow Cotton Circle Skirt Dress with Orange Flowers & Glitter Swirls

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

1950s Straw Bowler

1970s Novelty Print Nylon Crop Top, Small

1980s Slouchy Drop-Waist Denim Jeans, 30" Waist

1960s Blue Suede Walking Shoes, Size 7 US

1950s Girl's Calico Fruit Print Smock Top

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1970s Cotton Sun Dress Red & White Size M



1930s Gingham Cotton Dress, Country Girl - Yellow Gray - Size Small




1950s Circle Skirt Paisley Cotton 31” Waist




1970s Rockmount Ranch Wear Shirt Western Cowboy Mens Size M 15 1/2



1990s Mens Plaid Cotton Flannel Shirt - Grunge - Size M - NOS - Deadstock

 

[Luna Junction]

Straw Sun Hat - SQUARE! - Pink & White With Under Chin Tie


Pedal Pushers- Capris - Clam Diggers


Rockabilly Dress Fit & Flare Aqua Cotton Eyelet


50s Style Black Fit Flare Rockabilly Style Sundress


Straw Boater Hat Extra Fancy Cottagecore Raffia Mix

 

[MagsRags]

I immediately think about cotton summer wear too. And I love the fruit motifs! Photos are clickable links.

At MagsRags.net, a 50s floral patio dress with very full tiered skirt


a 40s pink striped pinafore style sundress, trimmed with rickrack and machine embroidery


80s this time, and separates. The cropped top has a keyhole back


Another sweet floral cotton dress trimmed with rickrack


And on Etsy, a sweet 50s chambray skirt with stripe trimmed pockets

 

[Midge]

1940s dress pattern Advance 4507


1940s dress pattern Simplicity 1912


1950s dress pattern Simplicity 1564


1950s dress and bolero jacket pattern Simplicity 3595


1960s 4-H blouse and skirt sewing pattern Simplicity 4814

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Vintage 1950s Novelty Duck Print Circle Skirt Cotton


Vintage 1950s Natural Woven Straw Boater Hat


Original by Robert Enamel Hat Brooch/Pin Signed Vintage 1970s

 

[dollsntrolls]

So Very Marilyn Lemon Yellow 50s Plissé Cotton Collared Halter Dress with Large Clear Plastic Buttons All Down The Front/XS-Small

50s Plaid Women's Summer Chore Jacket by "Howard MFG'D in Portland Oregon" fits Medium - Large, Front Patch Pockets, Red Buttons


Early 60s “Betty Barclay” White Waffle Cotton Summer Dress with Cornflower Blue Embroidered Eyelet Border, Double Straps - XS/Small Petite

Early 60s Turquoise Blue Culotte Skorts/Shorts/Skirt by Majestic, One Pocket, Faint Line Where Hem was Lowered - Small


Vibrant 50s - 60s Turquoise Blue Pin-Up Sun Top by St Michael/ Bad Girl Bustier Summer Top/ Juvenile Delinquent/ VLV Car Show - Small - VFG

 

[thespectrum]

From my sold archives
1960s fruit print top

Late 1940s novelty print cotton skirt

 

[bycinbyhand]

1960s Rick Rack Sundress Dress by Country Set - very Debbie Reynolds!

 

[bycinbyhand]

And let's not forget the 4H kids. I was one!

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Photos are clickable.
1930s green clear lens sunglasses. Unisex style.


1960s coral bermuda length unworn shorts.




1960s sewing pattern for cigarette pants, shorts and short shorts.


1940s sewing pattern for a simple house dress.



1940s larger red fabric tote bag with wood frame

 

[poshthreads]

County Fair Finery from @poshthreads

Vintage Red Gingham Plaid Henry Rosenfeld Dress

1990s Victoria’s Secret Denim Chambray Bustier Top

SOLD Y2k PLAYBOY RED Velvet Milkmaid Ridinghood Corset Costume 6 PC Set

1980s Plaid Halter Milkmaid Sundress Peasant Dress

Vintage Mode O' Day Red Print Strappy Party Dress

 

[denisebrain]

4H! I forgot about that! Sold, but memorable, a 4H Chapter Sweetheart jacket:

Do our UK members have county fairs?

 

[MagsRags]

I was a 4H member too! But even though we were a farming community, I was herded into a girl's club - cooking, sewing, flower arranging, baby sitting. No animals!

 

[kittenteethvintage]

How fun! Currently available at Kittenteeth Vintage

Cute Floral Dress by Lanz

Sweet 1950's Cornflower Blue Day Dress

60's/70s Dot Beaded & Fringed Crossbody Bag

 

[Vinclothes]

I credit 4-H as my beginning in the world of vintage clothing.
Marian