Keyholes: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of August 12

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  1. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

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    Keyholes

    A window into your soul? A bit of air conditioning?

    A keyhole opening is the sly seductress of the vintage fashion world. This subtle yet sultry detail gives a masterclass in restrained elegance, whether found on a high neckline, back opening or sleeve. Typically a teardrop shape or a slit fastened on one end with a tie or button, you can find keyholes in various shapes with varying effects from understated to provocative.

    Play peek-a-boo with the VFG this week as we show off the keyholes found in vintage garments.
     
    denisebrain, Aug 11, 2024
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  2. BlackLotusVintage

    BlackLotusVintage VFG Board Member Staff Member

    BlackLotusVintage, Aug 11, 2024
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  3. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    From my sold archives
    1970s Leslie Fay dress
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    thespectrum, Aug 11, 2024
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  4. Shusteroo

    Shusteroo VFG Member

    Coming soon...

    JOHN CAVANAGH Couture Navy/Red/White Check Tweed Dress Suit, circa 1950s/60s
    The dress has an unusual keyhole detail below the neckline, which I believe may to secure a scarf
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    JANICE WAINWRIGHT 70s Blue Lace Flared Midi Dress, with keyhole tie detail at the back
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    Available now over on Etsy...
    POLLY PECK by Sybil Zelker 60s Black Keyhole/Slit Blue & Green Sequin High Neck Flared Maxi Dress - Label Size 14 *Fits UK10
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    1950s/60s Metallic Shimmery Gold Keyhole Neck Bombshell Cocktail Dress - Size S UK10
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    ELEGANT MISS of California 70s Groovy White Keyhole Retro Wavy Ribbon Print Summer Dress - Size M UK12/14
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    Shusteroo, Aug 11, 2024
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  5. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

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    1960s dress pattern Burda 20110 - one dress version has a keyhole neckline

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    1960s cocktail dress or evening gown pattern with back keyhole Ringier s4396

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    1980s disco dress or tunic and harem pants pattern with deep keyhole neckline Burda 8740

    From my sold orders:
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    1940s dress pattern Simplicity 1684

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    1960s dress pattern Simplicity 6297
     
    Midge, Aug 11, 2024
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  6. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    Photos are clickable.

    1980s blouse pattern with keyhole neckline and bow.
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    1980s black velvet open back party dress.
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    anothertimevintageapparel, Aug 11, 2024
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  7. Karen's Fashion Backward Shop

    Karen's Fashion Backward Shop VFG Member

    Available for sale in my Etsy Fashion Backward Shop.​

    Fashion Backward Shop on Etsy
    Vintage clothing on Poshmark
     
    Karen's Fashion Backward Shop, Aug 11, 2024
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  8. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    denisebrain, Aug 11, 2024
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  9. BlackLotusVintage

    BlackLotusVintage VFG Board Member Staff Member

    Yowza!!!!
     
    BlackLotusVintage, Aug 11, 2024
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  10. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Member Staff Member VFG Past President

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  11. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

    The Vintage Merchant, Aug 11, 2024
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  12. BonniesVintageClothesLine

    BonniesVintageClothesLine VFG Member

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    Vintage 1960s Black Linen Sheath Wiggle Dress
     
    BonniesVintageClothesLine, Aug 11, 2024
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  13. poshthreads

    poshthreads VFG Board Member

    poshthreads, Aug 11, 2024
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  14. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    From my Personal Collection: 1940s Rose Gold Coro Brooch

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    Linn, Aug 11, 2024
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  15. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    denisebrain, Aug 11, 2024
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  16. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I can’t believe it either, Maggie.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Aug 11, 2024
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  17. Aintweswank

    Aintweswank VFG Member

    From my sold inventory~ 1970’s JcPenney jumpsuit. IMG_0853.jpeg
     
    Aintweswank, Aug 12, 2024
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  18. MagsRags

    MagsRags VFG President Staff Member

    At MagsRags.net, photos are clickable links

    a 70s maxidress in a print that reminds me of Celia Birtwell's work - racer back and a keyhole in front below the tie
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    another 70s maxi using a tribal print for the skirt
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    This 80s silk dress by Hanae Mori has origami-style sleeves and a keyhole in the back
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    an 80s jumpsuit with harem-style pantlegs and a similar back keyhole
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    and an 80s Victor Costa with upper back keyhole
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    MagsRags, Aug 14, 2024
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  19. morning-glorious

    morning-glorious VFG Member

    morning-glorious, Aug 16, 2024
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  20. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    denisebrain, Aug 16, 2024
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