Dating Checkered Blouse

[grazia83]

Hello Everyone!
I was wondering if you can help me date this blouse. I don't know if you can tell but it has a ruffle neckline and the buttons are in the back. It's not labeled and there's something about the feel of it and the stitching that makes me think it was a homemade piece. Any ideas? If you would like me to post more photos, please let me know! Your expertise is greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance
LARA

 

[joules]

It does appear to be non-commercially sewn, good call.
I'm always a sucker for gingham.
As far as dating, it could be anywhere from 60s to 80s; it's hard to say.
What is the fiber content/fabric?

 

[Elsewhere]

The 3/4 sleeves makes me think 1960's - but as Joules said, it could be anywhere from 60's-80's. For listing purposes, however, I think you'll be safe with 60's.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I'm going with early to mid 1960s. I can see it with a pair of capris and ballet flats.

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

I'm going with early to mid 1960s. I can see it with a pair of capris and ballet flats.

Agreed--it looks very Laura Petrie-ish!

 

[joules]

I'm in complete agreement as to the style being 60s, and it likely was made then, just that a home sewer could have produced this at a somewhat later date. But close enough.

 

[TangerineBoutique]

Cute blouse...to me it looks very "Maryanne" from Gilligans Island, just need to be tied under the bust and worn with cut off shorts!

Melody

 

[laughingmagpie]

I'm curious - it looks to me like the blouse must button in the back (there are bust darts on the side without the buttons) - I've always thought that was pretty typical of 1950s-1960s. Were there many back-buttoning blouses after that?

Jen

 

[joules]

Melody, that's it! I can totally see Maryanne wearing this. Great visual.

Jen, you're correct, and yet, there were lots of back button blouses produced in the 80s, and from time to time, you'll still see them, of course.

 

[Linn]

I get a little earlier feeling from it, - more late '50's than '60's but it could be early '60's. If it's long enough to tuck in a the waist, I can see it with black Capri's and ballet flats - hair in a pony tail.

 

[joules]

The buttons look 60s to me. People stash buttons, and it's hard to know sometimes, with home-sewing projects, just when the item was sewn.

Another cute visual Linn, along with Anne's "Laura Petrie"! Ponytails are making another comeback, I understand.

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

Yes, Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island! Another pert & sassy gal, and this blouse is pert & sassy.... I think the image of this with capri or cigarette pants, ballet flats, and a pony tail is perfect.

 

[grazia83]

Thank you all so much for sharing your knowledge and wonderful comments! It feel like it might be cotton with possibly some linen. It did remind me of the blouses I had seen women wear in the 50s and 60s movies with yes, capris or cigarette pants. Come to think of it Laura Petrie and Marianne do come to mind! Thanks again! I hope everyone's week is off to a good start!