1960s/70s on these dresses?

Midge

Midge

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Some favourite dresses of mine - would just like to know what you think about them date-wise. I mean, I love them and I wear them, no matter what, but I'm curious all the same :scratchchin:.

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Sorry about the photos, I made them in my mirror since I don't have a mannequin, no "photo-slave" as my friend calls that, and I'm having a bad hair day today :D.

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It's 100% polyester according to the label. I love the name "Peggy Lane" - reminds me of the song Penny Lane (maybe that was intended?), which is from 1967. It has a metal zip in the back. Second part of the 1960s? The styling of the top reminds me a bit of the 40s too, but that can't be I think. The length is original.

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This is one of my favourite summer dresses and I always get compliments when I wear it. It's home-made, as the zip on the side, and a pretty shape with a dropped waist.

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Close-up of the fabric. It's relatively heavy, but it the dress still feels nicely cool even when it's hot outside.

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This one is very light, a synthetic mix, has a label with care instructions and detailing the material. Metal zip in the back. 1970s? or still 60s?

Finally, this is one of my first vintage buys that wasn't evening wear - it's cute, home-made (and very well made), but I think I'm going to sell it. It's just a tad too short for comfort, and the bustline doesn't fit really well. How should I date it? I'd say pretty much around 1970?

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Karin
 
Karin i LOVE them, but esp that last one!! those sleeves are wonderful!!

i'd say l a t e 60s/early 70s on the first one,

the fabric of the second looks 60s, but the drop waist sorta throws me (seems more 80s) so maybe MADE in the 80s of a 60s fabric

the fabric and spare style of the 3rd looks like an early 70s, to me

and the fourth with that super short length says mid 70s
 
Karin I love those! Esp. the first one - what a cute dress!!

Dress one is for sure 1960s my guess about 67 - 68 ish so I think you're right on! And that is one FINE dress!!

No clue on the second one, but it's super cute too!

Third one, I would say 60s, again mid- later part would be my guess.

That last one screams 70s to me, but I'm sure if earlier or later in the decade, my guess is earlier but I don't know for sure.

Love them!
 
I agree with trell... first one late 60s
second early to mid 60s
third later 60s 70s cusper
and lastone 70s

Personal opinion though..... I love the first one too cute!!!!
 
Thanks for your comments & opinions! :D My best summer dresses are vintage, that's a fact. There's nothing better.

I can't say if the second one has been shortened, no idea...

The last one sure is perfectly made, and the ruffles are fab - it's just a tad too short for me to feel comfortable in it (short like the blue one, that's ok, but no shorter), and it doesn't quite fit around the bustline. You can't really see it from the front, but from the side it's another story... I have worn it a few times when I first had it, something like 10 years ago (somehow, that was a time when there was no short skirt that I felt uncomfortable in), but either I didn't notice then or... whatever. One does change after all.

Karin
 
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