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Emma - owner of this blog and seller of all things cute at DreamDate Vintage

Late 1930’s pure silk nightgown

September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 by Emma

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A delightfully elegant recent acquisition is this slinky soft silk nightgown from around the late 1930's to early 1940's. Unlike similar garments from the same period I've had in the past, the integrity of the silk fabric is perfect. Cut on the bias, as you'd expect, this beautiful nightgown hugs the…

St.Michael Sheer Nylon Knickers

August 28, 2018 by Emma

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These delightfully feminine late 50's to early 60's sheer nylon St.Michael knickers deserve to be highlighted, so here they are.......

The Revell Collection – true late 1930’s glamour nightwear

April 6, 2018March 31, 2019 by Emma

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For a decade that is remembered for the Depression years , the 1930's - especially the late 1930's - embraced opulence and sheer glamour, quite probably as a reaction again the deprivation that started the era off. As you might imagine, few things reflected the luxuriousness of the later 1930's than…

1950’s all lace petticoats

April 6, 2018 by Emma

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This week saw me photographing two adorable 1950's vintage all lace petticoats that I didn't know I had. Neither uses elastic at the waist and instead uses either a button or zipper fastening. I am assuming one would wear these in conjunction with something in the form of another petticoat…

The sweetest Wolsey Vanity Fair bridal nightdress.

April 1, 2018 by Emma

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Stunning early 1960's vintage Wolsey Vanity Fair sheer silky soft ivory nylon and delicate matching lace and chiffon detail bridal nightgown. This adorable dreamy princess style nightdress is without doubt one of the loveliest we have ever owned! It has a stylish v-neckline and softly gathered lace trimmed bra cups which…

Vintage glossy satin circle stitched Bullet Bra

April 1, 2018 by Emma

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Just emerging from long-term storage, this pretty traditional vintage bullet bra boasts an elasticated back which is secured with a single plastic swimsuit style fastening with a choice of 3 positions. The concentric circle stitched bra cups are slightly stiffened to create the traditional conical effect, so typical of this…

Should we rediscover the Bed Jacket?

February 26, 2018September 30, 2018 by Emma

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Bed jackets are so terribly neglected by vintage lingerie collectors. Why? Well, I can think of two or three reasons why this actually sweet little garment is currently taking something of a back seat. Firstly, they first came about at a time when bedrooms were, on the whole, freezing in…

1950’s British made Bubble Knickers

February 8, 2018February 21, 2018 by Emma

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It seems that 'proper' original 1950's and 60's bubble knickers are definitely getting harder and harder to find. While there are plenty of modern reproductions available these days, many of them hideously over-embellished to make them appear more 'sissy' (and therefore appealing only to specific buyers) so it seems if…

Vintage nylon knickers. Thank heaven for that!

January 11, 2018April 8, 2018 by Emma

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Knickers do a fine disappearing act in my shops. If they are original genuine vintage and in either unworn or cherished condition they don't stay on the shelves for long at all. Listing them is like painting the Forth Bridge - no sooner than you finish the task then you…

Christmas Cottage Photoshoot

January 10, 2018 by Emma

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It has become a bit of a tradition in recent years that we spend the time around Christmas hidden away in a beautiful converted barn way up on the Northumbrian coast, not five minutes away from the border with Scotland. A more stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline would be hard…

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