June 18th Fashion Parade: The County Fair

The County Fair

More than just prize heifers, cotton candy and ferris wheels, an old-time US county fair could be expected to bring out the denim, bandana prints, wide-brim sun hats, gingham checks, sundresses, wicker bags, and other fun, Americana-inspired casual wear.

Ride the ferris wheel in vintage style with help from the VFG.



(image from a Lennon Sisters Paper Doll Book, 1963)

 

Vintage 60s Mr John Wide Brim White Straw Hat


Vintage 60s Plastic Wicker Purse Rose Gold

 

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For Him? a crisp MacLaren red and white gingham nylon loop shirt ~ now at The Vintage Merchant on Ruby Lane..(photos are clickable links).



gingham apron with embroidery to wear to the preserves and jams judging event...



this hat reminds me of Minnie Pearl at the Fair....

 

I can almost taste the cotton candy! I have a carnival novelty print skirt from the 50s:



And a bandana-print Rockmount Ranch Wear skirt:

 

maggie, can you post a close up of that novelty print?? SO adorable!!

 

It is pretty great, isn't it? The name of the print, “Carnival” is inside the hem.

 

ohhhhhh, i can't even say how much i love that!!!!!!

 

Vintage 1950s Red * White Polka Dot Sheer Nylon Dress

 

Adorable outfits, Maggie!