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Photos are clickable links At MagsRags.net, a women's slouch fedora with decoratively slashed and stitched low crown A 40s Little Black femme fatale Dress S/XS with pink & black beaded bodice accents This black velvet 40s dress has a wrap front bodice accented by faceted glass buttons at...

Have you browsed the VFG Hat Resource? I find it very helpful when I am waffling on a term. I would call it a bucket hat with a rolled brim. To me, a derby would have a rounder silhouette. I can see your reference to top hat though. And I date it as 60s. Let's see what others think.

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A couple more from me - photos are clickable links On MagRags.net, a 30s crushed velvet jacket with shirred sleeves and attached scarf. And on Etsy, a flawed but fabulous hooded silk velvet cape.

I agree completely with Marsha and MJ, @Aintweswank - that coat is sooo fabulous!

New at MagsRags.net (clickable photo), a wide brimmed 40s platter hat by Sunnyland. It's a New York Creation.

What a gorgeous display of evening coats! Here in Oregon, they would be accessorized with Birkenstocks. :BAGUSE: My photos are clickable links. At MagsRags.net, a 40s red velvet jacket with epaulet-style sleeves that are embellished with cording at the shoulders Speaking of sleeves, I love...

@Ranch Queen Vintage I had one of those Marguerite Rubel velveteen coats many years ago, but in a vibrant blue! I have seen them in other jewel tones as well.

We are delighted to welcome Kate Sekules @Sekules to VFG membership. First thing: I have it on good authority that Sekules is pronounced like Hercules. More things: Kate is an author - her most recent book is Mend: A Refashioning Manual & Manifesto (look for it in the VFG Amazon shop very...

No, definitely not too much. Thank you so much for sharing all of this. At first glance at both hats as a whole - mine and Marsha's - the materials look identical. But looking again at my label photo, I am guessing that you suspect coated natural straw because the color is not completely...

Clearly, I got behind on harvesting wedding resource submissions - my apologies! I am now caught up and ready for more. Maggie @denisebrain - I credited your personal ones as Denisebrain - would you prefer your actual name? And Marsha @Ranch Queen Vintage - should I credit you? Or Ellen, the...

Thank you for pointing that out, Nicole. Perhaps Barbara @Rue_de_la_Paix will stop in to flesh out this discussion as well. I bet she knows what was used in the 1940s to create high end synthetic straw!

They do look very similar, except for yours being wider brimmed. What materials were used for synthetic straw?

I am not confident of my ability to differentiate natural vs synthetic when it comes to hats! I'm hoping Barbara, our millinery expert comes by, but would love to hear opinions from others as well. The hat The tag, which also give a closeup of the material

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Yes. And what a great hat!! Thank you, Sadie!

Photos are clickable links At MagsRags.net, a 60s floral print Ban-Lon top in bold earthtone colors by Donovan Galvani of Dallas. Stingray leather 80s pumps with a sculptural wedge heel by Charles Jourdan And a late 50s shirtwaist dress in a tone on tone gingham plaid by Lordleigh On...

You don't need to apologize! We have all had those moments where we buy something thing it is older than it turns out to be after closer inspection and/or research. And it brought you here. Hope you stick around!

Photos are clickable links at MagsRags.net, a 40s jersey dress in an intricate floral paisley print, with drop waist and self fabric belt This 70s dress by Candi Jones California was clearly inspired by 20s flappers On Etsy, an 80s dress that is a throw back to the late 40s/early 50s...

We're so glad to have you, Julie! Nice to see you have your avatar uploaded - the colors are very simpatico with the VFG's new look. Once you get settle in and have a chance to explore (including members-only forums), we hope to see some of your lovely offerings posted to our weekly Fresh...

Our first new VFG member of 2024 is Julie Gurnsey, aka 1860-1960. Julie is a longtime seller of fabulous vintage, and has been on eBay since 1999! She has 100% positive feedback after 14K sales - what an accomplishment! Prepare to fall down a beautiful rabbit hole when you visit her eBay shop...

That label is familiar to me, from a garment I had - and sold - more than 10 years ago. I don't have complete records from those days, but mine was late 60s to 70s. Looking around online, I found a few Zig Zag San Francisco items for sale, all either suede or leather.

Yes, agree with late 1950s. And listen to that inner voice that makes you afraid to wash it! These kinds of fabrics can shrink unpredictably, and differently from each other.

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Photos are clickable links At MagsRags.net, an early 40s men's sports shirt, presumably worn to play contact sports, given the boot print still visible on the side of the chest! It has a great novelty label too, by Rugby Chummy A great 40s necktie On Etsy, an XL 70s men's sweater woven in a...

At MagsRags.net (click photo for listing), a 60s cape with off-center closure and faux cheetah trim A 50s/60 bucket style hat in faux leopard flannel - coming soon And this Norma Kamali jersey wrap dress, which sold just last month.

Lucky you to have a grandma that shopped at Dior! Dior boutique means RTW (Ready To Wear); i.e., not couture. They still have value, but condition becomes more important in selling or donating, and museums and auction houses are not so likely to be interested. The small hole in your closeup...

I find coats in general an increasingly hard sell, and fur coats even harder unless they have a designer label or are high end fur like mink, fox, etc. Coats are heavy and bulky, therefore expensive to ship, so you are right to be wary about that. Fur is less sought after than it once was, and...

Photos are clickable links. At MagsRags.net, a 30s/40s Barbizon nightgown and bedjacket A 60s empire waist cocktail dress with beaded accents by Parnes Feinstein a 70s lurex & peach maxi dress - the ribbed knit bodice has a woven in pattern of stars. And on Etsy, this Jantzen...

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