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    Wearing Vintage Clothing

    Hi, I was wondering whether you wonderful ladies wear your vintage clothing everyday or only for special occasions. For example, do you wear them to the grocery store? LOL Michele
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    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    Vintage Clothing Care Thank you to all of you who replied to my question:) I was terribly worried about washing the gown in the machine. The gown is nearly 100 yrs. old and I thought that the fabric might fall apart. I have worn it already twice. I'll follow your advice about washing it by...
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    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    Vintage Clothing Care I recently found and bought an original 1920's nightgown. How should I care for it? Can I wash it in the washing machine? Or should I wash it by hand? It's all cotton with white-on-white embroidery on it? Any thoughts? Michele
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    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Show Us your purchases Again, at the Reading Airshow I found more goodies! I got an original 40's cigarette case, a pair of original crocheted gloves with little red bows on them and an original 20's nightgown. I had been searching for years for original 40's black stacked heel shoes in my...
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    Vintage Jewelry

    Oh, I forgot to ask if any of you ladies know where I can find the pins with red cherries that were so popular during the 30's. I was told that they are very rare these days. [huh] Michele
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    Vintage Jewelry

    Hi, I went to the Reading Air Show this past weekend and made out like a bandit. LOL I found and bought 2 pair of orange Bakelite hoop earrings for $5 a piece. I also found a very fancy silver and red Bakelite bracelet also for $5 that I'll give to my sister. My Mom gave me a gold and...
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    Reading Airshow Outfits

    Hi, I will be going to the airshow and have a day outfit for walking around and an evening outfit to wear for the dance. On Saturday, I'll be wearing my German Red Cross Nurses' uniform:) Michele
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    WWII German Civilian Wear

    Thanks so much for all of your replies! I found this site: www.swingstyle.de If you look in the Museum section, under 1940-1942, you will see a photo of cotton culottes worn for evening. I made myself a pair of white mid-calf ones for the Reading Air Show next month :)
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    WWII Combat Fashion?

    WWII German Uniforms German uniforms were designed by Hugo Boss, a famous fashion designer of the time. Womens' uniforms had numerous styles, from suits to jackets and trousers. Red Cross nurses had pretty pinstripe dresses and aprons, also gray skirts and blouses with aprons. Those who served...
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    1930's Ladies Sportswear

    Culottes Thank you, Lauren for posting your site on sportswear. Good work! :) I saw the pattern package photo for culottes. It answered my question about them! Michele
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    WWII German Civilian Wear

    Hi, I just joined. Your topics are very interesting! I love the 20s, 30s, and 40s! I am interested in finding out whether German ladies wore culottes during the war. Thanks, Michele
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