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This is why I signed up. Thanks for the explanation. :)

Would you say that darted fronts were the norm then? And then in the late 50-60s makers moved toward sack cut during the ivy-boom and then moved back again to darted fronts with the MOD style?

Thanks for your input! I think I need to list some pictures. The garments need repair and I typically haven't really experienced 1920s-era clothes. I was trying to learn if garments from that period typically come in excellent shape or if they typically require repairs and are sold "as-is."...

What type of work would you have done to the jacket to make it wearable?

Hello FL lounge ladies, I hope you don't find me to forward to post in this section but I needed some help. My 93-year-old neighbor has asked me to list some dress she made in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Some of them (or 1 of them) she made in Germany pre-WWII. I wanted to see if there is a...

Hi Guys & Gals, I've been a long time follower of the FL and recently decided to sign up. I've used this forum often for information, to learn, and to get a good perspective on vintage style. Along with a question I am going to post; this is also my introduction. I also recently came across two...

Because it has a moth hole, if you were to purchase this garment would you wear it as-is? Or would you get it repaired?