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  • Summer #vintagepalette inspiration from Mallinson Fabrics as seen in Mademoiselle, May 1944. Photo by John Rawlings. // #1940sfashion
  • This isn’t a summery photo, but bright chartreuse always makes me feel like summer (especially when it’s paired with shocking pink). What’s your fave summer #vintagepalette? Photo by Constantin Joffe for Glamour, January 1946 featuring a suit by Claire McCardell // #1940sfashion #1946ismyfavoriteyearforfashion #clairemccardell
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  • I totally forgot to wear a slip under this sheer dress today so my sincere apologies to my coworkers // #truevintageootd #clairemccardell #ootd #1950sfashion
  • Lap-seeking missiles Rudy and Brutus // #adoptme #fosterkittens #spayandneuter
  • Today’s dress for wandering around Hollywood like a tourist 📷 // #1930sfashion
  • Busy day today so I’m keeping this one brief: early Vera scarf, houndstooth cropped sweater from @revellecollection, 1940s gab swing jacket from @playclothesvintage, 40s rayon slacks with Kover-Zip (see previous post for more info). Happy Friday lovelies! // #ootd #truevintageootd #vintagestyle #1940sstyle

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My name is Jessica, and I love old things. I wear, collect, research and sometimes sell vintage clothing. This is some documentation along the way.

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