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    Fur identification--possibly sheared?

    Hi folks! I'm hoping some of you who are better at identifying fur will be able to help me out with this circa 1950s fur wrap. It looks to me like it may have been sheared, which is probably why I am confused by it! :) Also, it appears that it may be somewhat curly, when not sheared...Could it...
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    Fall for Hats - The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of September 21st

    Fuzzy wool green hat 1960s pillbox beret gold leaves embroidery Copper beaded brown felt hat cloche bonnet late 1940s early 1950s Mr John Jr mod 1960s hat navy blue wool wide brim with tassels 1940s tilt hat with dotted veil grey felt side tassel Brown mink fur beret 1960s hat black...
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    Fresh Vintage - Sept. 17 - Sept. 23

    Lemon yellow Hawaiian tiki print pockets 1960s housecoat robe M-L Aqua blue paisley print cotton late 1950s dress full skirt XS 25-26 waist Green yellow print cotton 1950s dress full skirt XS-S 26-27 waist Diane Freis dress 1980s red white polka dots floral S-M up to 38 bust...
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    Help with the fabric in this dress, please!

    I will second Barbara, that I have had several rayon (and/or rayon blend) dresses over the years that were made of a similar, satin-backed, woven fabric.
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    Help with mark on back of brooch

    Thank you, Janice and Bonnie! Yes, Bonnie, I know what you mean about “mother’s” jewelry, with the gemstone representing children’s birthstones (or possibly other personal/sentimental stuff). If it is in fact 18K gold, I will have to decide whether to buy a testing kit, and sell it as such...
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    Help with mark on back of brooch

    Thought I'd post this on the public forum, since it may help other folks in future...I'm only slightly embarrassed to say that I don't know enough about jewelry marks to be certain on this piece. My research was inconclusive, partly because I'd rather trust the experts here, than stuff found by...
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    Fresh Vintage - Sept. 10 - Sept. 16

    It may be after Labor Day, but we're not quite willing to give up on summery dresses, yet! :) Aqua purple geometric print dress early 1960s full skirt petite XS 25 waist Blue and white 1960s flocked daisies "dolly dress" with eyelet ruffled bib XS-S Green hibiscus print barkcloth Hawaiian...
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    Fresh Vintage - Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

    Bustle back late 1940s dress cotton gingham XS 33 bust 25 waist Lavender cotton 1950s day dress deadstock S-M 36-38 inch bust and hips Pastel plaid pedal pushers 1960s crop pant deadstock M 30 waist 39 hip Western style pant 1960s black cotton blend XS-S curvy fit with waist 26 hip 38.5...
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    Fresh Vintage - Aug. 13 - Aug.19

    Off-white navy 1950s straw hat sailor style with veil and spirals trim White velvet feathers cocktail hat veil 80s does 1940s style Flat pillbox hat 1950s red straw navy velvet ribbon stripes trim Schoolgirl style early 1950s hat black straw lace trim Black silk rose flower...
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    Fresh Vintage - Aug. 6 - Aug. 12

    Black feathers cocktail hat fascinator with veil 80s-does-1940s-50s style Pink velvet strawberries 1960s hat whimsy fascinator with black veil Navy blue straw velvet 1950s hat with wired spiral circle trim and upturned brim Pink rose hat flower fascinator with veil 1960s does 1940s...
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    Fresh Vintage - July 16 - July 22

    Royal blue straw hat 1960s apple blossoms tulle band 80s does Edwardian style straw boater hat pink veil Hot pink white polka dots mod 1960s silk scarf border print Sand gold turquoise silk scarf Vera 1960s Southwestern design Vera 1960s silk scarf long red blue doves abstract print
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    Fresh Vintage - June 18 - June 24

    Breton sailor 1940s black straw hat wide brim satin band and "schoolgirl" bow Yellow straw 1950s sun hat wide brim turban ties--perfect for beach or poolside! 1960s jeweled headband rhinestones pearls hair band--lovely for a bride! Bill Blass 1970s silk scarf large houndstooth print...
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    Fresh Vintage - May 14 - May 20

    Off-white mod 1960s mini dress and coat set black braid trim XS Ralph Lauren late 1970s preppy green shirtdress S-M best fit for 36-38 bust and hips Ivory lace dress 1960s micro minidress or tunic M 40 inch bust Maurice pink polka dot knit jersey dress 1970s zip front S to M...
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    Vintage Inspirations: Spot On! -The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 11th

    Red polka dots cotton 80s minidress strapless XS 32-33" bust 25" waist Black white polka dots 1960s dress deadstock size S will fit 36" bust and hips Pink plaid late 1940s-early 1950s dress sheer dotted swiss size S 28" waist Christian Dior scarf 1950s-60s polka dot silk burgundy...
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    Get the Look: Audrey Hepburn -The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 4th

    I am loving this Parade!! Everything is gorgeous! Helena Barbieri 1960s evening gown ivory green brocade strapless dress size XS 26 waist Geranium red silk cocktail dress early 1960s full skirt XS 26 inch waist Off-white mod 1960s mini dress and coat set size XS Circa 1970s-80s red...
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    Fresh Vintage - April 30 - May 6

    1970s Rudi Gernreich dress size S-M wool knit op art red purple circa 1971 Sheer black lace dress late 1960s ruffles midi length size XS-S 1960s haute hippie midi dress by Rodrigues black pink floral size XS-S Abstract floral calla lily print silk 1980s-does-1960s cocktail dress S-M
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    Fresh Vintage - April 23 - April 29

    Wide leg jumpsuit bellbottoms 1960s black lace crepe S 36 bust 28 waist Galleria print wide stripes cotton 1960s Marimekko maxi dress XS 1930s ivory floral rayon jersey chiffon evening dress XXS Late 1940s evening gown peplum dress black lace XS 32 bust 28 waist
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    Fresh Vintage - April 23 - April 29

    OMG, that orange velvet 1930s dress-what an amazing and unusual color!
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    Fresh Vintage - April 16 - April 22

    Already sold, but too cute not to share! SOLD Cocker spaniel dog novelty print 1940s cotton blouse M-L Mexico novelty print 1930s cotton blouse smock S-M 34-38 inch bust Chestnut brown cotton 1950s blouse sleeveless S will fit 36 inch bust 1960s Vera blouse cotton print yellow...
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    Fresh Vintage - April 9 - April 15

    Salvatore Ferragamo 1960s handbag black leather and suede Blue lizard skin 1950s-1960s frame handbag structured purse Beatnik girl late 1950s sweater bumblebee striped wool pullover M Spring green wool 1950s cardigan sweater chain stitch floral trim S-M Patchwork granny squares wool...
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    Fresh Vintage - April 2 - April 8

    Oxblood red wingtip shoes 1950s babydoll pumps size 7.5 Early 1950s alligator handbag chocolate brown top handle 1960s handbag decoupage box purse rococo designs Mod 1960s handbag mini tote black patent vinyl bag 1980s cream frog skin leather handbag boxy top handles
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    Fresh Vintage - March 19 - March 25

    2 pairs of peeptoe ladies' size 9C 1940s-early 1950s lace-up oxfords--great size! Brown lace-up oxfords circa 1940s size 9 Navy blue lace-up oxfords circa 1940s size 9 Bone taupe leather 1970s platform sandals ankle straps size 6-6.5N, appear unworn Yves Saint Laurent shoes heels 1980s...
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    Fresh Vintage - March 12 - March 18

    Twiggy-style mod minidress 1960s black sparkle Eloise Curtis size XS Black floral long cheongsam dress 1960s Asian style size S 36 bust Print chiffon black maxi dress 1970s puffed sleeves size M 38 bust 30 waist Black wool crepe wrap dress late 80s 90s minimalist fashion size S 27-28"...
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    Mad Hatters -The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of March 9th

    1940s hat straw sailor pink poppies navy trim with veil Navy straw wide brim cloche hat deep crown Eileen Carson circa 1980s Ivory flat pillbox 1950s hat white glass beading bridal wedding Green white floral hat 1960s cloche flowerpot lampshade tall crown--fabulous and fun to wear...
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    Fresh Vintage - March 5 - March 11

    Circle skirt 1950s silver grey taffeta eyelash fabric size S 26" waist Navy blue 1950s cocktail skirt suit with peplum & rhinestone accent XS 25" waist Late 1940s-early 1950s swing jacket or blouse black velveteen size M 1950s-1960s evening shoes peeptoe sandals black suede 7-7.5N...
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    Burglary

    Claire, how awful, that this happened to you! It's horrible to feel invaded in your own home. I don't have any truly valuable stuff, but I love the costume jewelry that I have collected over the years, or received as gifts form loved ones. Losing it would indeed be sad--I'm so sorry that the...
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    Mysterious 1950s shoes--what do you think?

    Thanks for your (always valuable!) input, Jonathan! I wanted to make sure that it wasn’t some kind of manufacturing flaw. Knowing that there are other shoes out there like this makes me feel better about listing them for sale. :)
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    Mysterious 1950s shoes--what do you think?

    I have this pair of ankle strap sandals that I was preparing to list on my website, and then I noticed something unusual about them. (How I missed it while I was photographing them is weird--must have been really focused that day, LOL!) I believe that they date from the mid-to-late 1950s. But...
  29. vivavintageclothing

    Fresh Vintage - Feb. 13 - Feb. 19

    Pearly glass beaded vest sheer 1960s cropped top S 36" bust Hot pink green gold metallic brocade 1960s maxi skirt evening S 27" waist Black lace bubble skirt illusion bodice dress late 1950s-early 1960s M 38-40" bust 30" waist Geranium red silk cocktail dress early 1960s full skirt XS...
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    Fresh Vintage- Jan. 30 - Feb 5

    Beaded brown felt hat bonnet late 1940s early 1950s (now SOLD)Italian wool red long belted cardigan sweater 1970s flared sleeves size S (now SOLD) Black and red polka dot 1950s cashmere beaded sweater size S to M (now SOLD) Grey and pink lambswool 1950s cardigan sweater size M to L...
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