Brand/Shop: Formalities (Historic Bridal Shop from Mason City, Iowa)
Era: Circa 1970s
Style: Elasticized Bridal Leg Garter
Colorway: Crisp White Floral Lace over Light Blue Satin Ribbon Accent
Special Feature: Authentic 1970 Lincoln Cent / Lucky Penny Charm Hanger at the center bow
Condition: Authentic Vintage New Old Stock (NOS) in its original clear hard presentation display box. The garter is brand new, perfectly clean, elastic remains stretchy, and has never been worn. The outer box shows minor vintage storage wear and light scuffing as pictured.

A gorgeous piece of Midwestern bridal history! This beautiful deadstock garter comes from the beloved downtown "Formalities" bridal boutique in Mason City, Iowa, which dressed local brides for nearly 60 years.

It perfectly checks off the classic wedding traditions in one beautiful piece:
💙 "Something Old" & "Something Blue" (The soft blue satin elasticized band)
🍀 "A Lucky Penny for Your Shoe" (A pristine 1970 Lincoln copper penny dangling from a delicate silver-tone charm bail at the center of the ribbon bow)

Perfect for a vintage-loving modern bride, a wedding keepsake display, or collectors of mid-century bridalwear and Iowa local history.

Stored in a smoke-free environment. Please see all photos for details.