Can you help me date this item??

[Sunny]

Good, that's what I thought and found out by looking into it. I think at first we were mistaken by the kind off 'Carmen Miranda' looking shoes... cause some of the heels she wore for instance were in fact kind of 'block'-looking. (Of course this conversation happened in our minds at the time haha.) Only they were never as 'straight' as the ones on my picture.

(Excuse me for my english by the way, my lack of knowledge results in saying 'platform' for lack of a better word with regards to the heel in this case.)

Ooh, you have a good eye! I've never seen 40s shoes with heels as absolutely straight as they were in the 70s, so that makes the identification very clear. Good job! And your English is great, no matter what you think. "Platform" refers to the extra-thick sole under the ball of the foot, and you used it correctly. They were around in the early 40s for sure, possibly influenced by leather shortages; when cork and wood soles were substituted, they needed to be thicker than leather. I haven't seen 40s platforms more than 1" (though I sure haven't seen everything), but 70s platforms could be very exaggerated.

 

[Nomanolo]

Thanks.

I must say I am very happy I have finally found a place online with people that share a REAL passion for vintage with me. There aren't a lot of vintage lovers (besides all the 'trendy bloggers' who go thrifting till they die for a pair of eighties boots) in Holland.

People don't seem to appreciate (or even acknowledge) the craftsmanship.... the gorgeous fit... the materials... *sigh*

 

[Foofoogal]

Welcome Pretty Woman. Be forewarned though. It is very addicting here.

 

[MarieAnne]

It's home made so there are no tags. At first I thought it was late 50's to early 60's. But with the length I think it might be mid 50's to late 50's. What do you guys think? I found it at the thriftstore, haha more like thriftSCORE!

 

[Sunny]

That is amazing! SCORE indeed! :eusa_clap I agree with mid 50s. While that wide V neckline was popular for a number of years, it's definitely the longer 50s length skirt. And the waist emphasis is still very New Look. If I knew more about the 1950s I might be able to give you a year on it - it's got some pretty specific details!

 

[Nomanolo]

This blouse

 

[Foofoogal]

I say 1970s on the blouse. Secretary looking.

 

[Nomanolo]

I say 1970s on the blouse. Secretary looking.

Secretary blouses usually have a higher collar or are tied in the neck with a bow

 

[Miss sofia]

Actually i would say seventies too, i have a similar one to that which is seventies, but pretty nonetheless. Does it have a care label on it? That's usually an indication that it is later. But i am definately no expert. x

 

[Smuterella]

I'd agree with late 60's / 70's but the great thing about blouses like that is that they look pretty classic and can work well with 40's looks still. Its very pretty.

 

[Nomanolo]

Actually i would say seventies too, i have a similar one to that which is seventies, but pretty nonetheless. Does it have a care label on it? That's usually an indication that it is later. But i am definately no expert. x

No it doesn't, only the label on the picture.

I know the brand from the eighties, that's why Im a bit confused... Cause it doesn't look eighties and the label is older. The sleeves are of a typical length as well, about 10cm from the elbow. Shorter than the typical seventies armlength.... and its not fitted (like most seventies blouses.)

Oh and I agree it is a cute blouse, I like the buttons

 

[Miss sofia]

My seventies does forties blouses aren't fitted either, they did some great forties style gear then, anyway it is a lovely blouse, i wear mine all the time with forties trousers and skirts and the buttons are really cute. Good blouse x

 

[Nomanolo]

Haha I like that: seventies does forties

Cause it's defenitely not older than early '70 because of the material.

 

[Miss sofia]

They reproduced some vintage styles really well in the seventies, so i don't dismiss the era. If the quality of the fabric is good and the cut, then its all good.

 

[maristella]

I bought this skirt today at a vintage shop around the corner. They seem to sell stuff from the 20's-80's, but the majority seemed to be 60's-70's. I'm pretty much in love with how comfy this skirt is. It actually fits on my hips and my waist which never happens in shops usually because of the stupid difference between the two!
It's 100% wool with an acetate lining, sits pretty high on the waist and has a small back slit. Anyway, I asked the woman in the shop when the skirt was roughly from but she just shrugged. So, any ideas?

 

[Sunny]

It looks like a pencil skirt to me, which means it could be from any decade from the 50s onward. lol Since there's no polyester in either the outer material or the lining, and from the length and the slit, I'm guessing classic 60s. If there's a label, the style of it might confirm that. Good find!

 

[Tinseltown]

Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for this - But can anyone help me date the kitchen in my new apartment? - Judging by the cabinets, tiles, floor etc.

Do we by any chance have a kitchen thread? I need to spruce it u¨p as the countertops are very very very worn.
The apartment is from around 1900 +/- 5 years or so.

 

[cherry lips]

Today I found a dress dreams are made of: a PINK wool air hostess style dress with 3/4 sleeves and asymmetric details in white and light pink piping. (I wish I could post a pic, but I don't have a camera.) It screams sixties to me, but since it has a WPL nr it should be from '59 at the latest (see info below). To complicate matters even more, it doesn't have a 5 digit number, only a 4 digit one! It has a metal zipper, pinked seams at the hem, and two tags: one says "by Damon Made in Italy" and the other "All Wool Dry Clean 8 WPL 9384".

I have a wool dress that was marked "50s" by the vintage store where it was purchased. It looks 50s to me as well and that tag says "WPL 12471"

I "googled" WPL and learned the meaning and history (it stands for "Wool Products Labeling Act" and according to an eBay guide on clothing labels
"WPL numbers were issued from 1941 through 1959 under the Wool Products Labeling Act. WPL numbers begin at 00101 and end at 13669. All numbers issued subsequently are RN numbers.")

If this is correct, then my dress would definitely be 50s. However, is there a way to narrow it to a year or span of years based on the five digit number that follows "WPL"?

 

[Foofoogal]

Damon of Italy did make items in the 1950s. [huh]

 

[Sunny]

Not sure if this is the appropriate thread for this - But can anyone help me date the kitchen in my new apartment? - Judging by the cabinets, tiles, floor etc.

Do we by any chance have a kitchen thread? I need to spruce it u¨p as the countertops are very very very worn.
The apartment is from around 1900 +/- 5 years or so.

I don't know of a kitchen thread, but it might be worth starting a new one in, say, Classic Era or something; there are quite a few people who've worked with interiors and they'll probably know a lot more!

My humble opinion - NOT an expert - is that the cabinets and tile look OLD. Old as in pretty close to original, or part of a remodel within a decade or two (maybe three); but IMO earlier rather than later. I can't really see enough of the floor to get a sense of what it looks like. But the cabinet doors remind me of the old wooden imitation-icebox furniture I've seen, and the tile definitely looks old to me.