From my childhood, I have a copy of the 1968 Sears catalog – Christmas Edition – otherwise known as the “Wish Book”. It was always exciting to go through the catalog, picking out all sorts of groovy toys and clothes, and dreaming of finding them under the tree. The quirky thing about the Wish Book… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Vintage Clothing
Romeo and Juliet ~ Leonard Whiting & Olivia Hussey ~ Romantic Fashion 1968
Perusing through my stash of vintage Seventeen magazines, I am now utterly convinced that 1968 was the year of the Romantic in fashion, movies and advertising. The key players seem to be the stars of the movie Romeo and Juliet, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting. They were gloriously featured, not only in the film, but… Read more »
Mod 1963 Fluffy Mohair Sweaters
I normally post the knitting instructions to vintage sweaters I blog about, but these groovy sweaters from the October, 1963 issue of Ladies’ Home Journal didn’t have the instructions in the magazine. Instructions were available by sending 25 cents to LHJ, but since 49 years have passed, I’m quite certain that the instructions are no… Read more »
Diane von Furstenberg and the Iconic ’70s Wrap Dress
The iconic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress remains a classic to this day, and is just as fresh and bold as it when it debuted in the 1970s. I ran across this September/October 1976 issue of Vogue Patterns magazine at Goodwill yesterday, with a striking pose of the fabulous Diane von Furstenberg on the cover. … Read more »
Three Vintage Mod 60s Fluffy Mohair Shawl Knitting Patterns
For your knitting pleasure, here are three fab vintage 1966 shawl patterns! I love the beautiful mod models, and the shawls are absolutely stunning. Knitted in fluffy mohair, style #3193-135 has a groovy swirly circular motif that is very striking. Style #3194-135 looks very chic pinned with a giant jeweled brooch. There is also style… Read more »
Vintage 1950 Pretty “Tulip Time” Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s a great vintage 1950 knitting pattern from Fleisher’s Yarns: “Tulip Time” sweater. The tulips look a little abstract to me, but they’re pretty cool. I like how they are set off individual harlequin medallions. All in all, a unique vintage design. Download pattern here: Tulip Time ~Marilyn Huttunen
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!