Help with dating organza blouse.

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi~

I'd appreciate some help dating what I assume to be an organza blouse. It's very sheer and the fabric is somewhat stiff.

I'm wondering when everyone thinks this was made?

There is no label.

Thank you in advance!

Kim

 

[denisebrain]

Hi Kim, sweet blouse!

It looks like 1950s to early 60s to me. I would expect the fabric to be nylon organza if it has a crisp feel.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi Denise~

I thought the same but was a bit thrown because of the fabric. I've seen several similar blouses but they were far older than this one.

I thank you for the compliment and for taking the time to respond: )

Kim

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Buttons down the centre back? Usually early to mid '60s. The fabric looks like an embroidered cotton organdie on my screen.

Is it clipped to the mannequin at all? The '60s ones tend to be boxy. I agree with Maggie that this one could be '50s.

It sounds like you have an idea of the age: how old do you think it is? As it's in your hand, you have more information available than we can discern from photos.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Actually...is the pattern embroidered or is it embossed flocking? If so, Maggie is likely right about it being nylon. Flocked nylon.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi~

I do find the two fabrics confusing.

It's embroidered and is not pinned to the mannequin.

I initially thought 50s but wanted to ask the experts.

Thank you for the replies!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Do you have a close up of the buttons perhaps? It's hard to see details in the photos.

One way you can tell '50s is they tend to be generously cut in the bust, with small waists. If you can post the measurements we can compare.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

Hi~

The blouse fastens with a top snap and seven small shell buttons. It's darted through the waist but does not have bust darts.

Measurements:
Shoulders 14"
Bust 36"
Waist 31"
Length 21"
Sleeve length 9"

Thank you so much!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thanks: we're back to boxy. Most '50s blouses with a 31" waist have a bust of about 38-40" so I'm back to thinking early '60s.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to have a better idea of the date and fabric content.

 

[bycinbyhand]

I think that this is handmade in the early 60s with the older fabric.

 

[SayItWithVintage]

That's a a very interesting thought. Thank you!

I think this blouse has turned out to be a bit of a mystery.

I now have a better understanding of why it puzzled me.