1940 dress

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

This easy-to-make evening dress from 1944 has the centre-front panel of the bodice in one with the full circular skirt. The rest of the bodice is joined at the lowered waistline. The Camisole style neckline can be finished with or without the draped shoulder sections. Bust 34 Hip 37 There are no suggested fabrics but something like: Silk crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Lace, Rayon satin would work Comes with Step by Step Instructions and a helpful sewing guide. Reproduction pattern - My…

~ Circa/Date: 1940s ~ Details: EVENING & DAY DRESS with BLOUSE ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): ~ Size: 14 ~ BUST: 32″ ~ Waist: 28″ ~ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces ready to cut with full instructions included. Reproduced on high quality 50 gm paper with black ink, durable and easier for reuse. Printed by a Professional Printing Company. ~ With this…

A gem of a dress for this era! We just love love love this pattern! An easily made dress with a roll collar buttoned to the waist. Skirt and sleeves could be finished with braid or embroidery if desired. An extremely rare sewing pattern that will take you from daytime to night-time. Just pull-on your jacket, lace up your sneakers, and off you go or pull on your gloves, lace up your shoes and you are ready for that special occasion. A very versatile indeed. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or…

Vintage 1940s WWII Liddy Hop Dress Evening Gown Figue Flatterning Fitted Midriff Sewing Pattern Simplicity 3835 40s Swing Era Size 14 B 32 Simplicity 3835; ©1941; Daytime Dress and Nightgown. Style 1 is an attractive dress cleverly fashioned with simple details.. collarless neckline fastens in front under a crisp bow and the bodice is gathered to the skirt in a pointed seam above the waist. short sleeves are tucked t the lower edges and a belt extends from the side seams and ties in back…

My first love of all the vintage retro decades was with the 1940s. Perhaps because clothing was similar to that in the 1980s, the decade I grew up in, and I subconsciously wanted to relive those times? Hmm, maybe. The reason doesn't matter, but the love for 1940s clothing, especially 1940s dresses, does. You can

~Vintage Late 1940s Taffeta Halter Party Dress and Bolero Jacket~

Pink Princess is a subaesthetic of Princesscore. It is a traditionally feminine aesthetic, heavily influenced by the Rococo era, the late Victorian era, and the Regency era, as well as modern or 20th century royalty. It emphasizes girlish innocence and has a nostalgic and often romanticized view of the past. Those who follow the Pink Princess aesthetic are inspired by real life princesses like Marie Antoinette as well as fictional princesses from fairytales and movies. Visually, pink…

Composition: 100% Polyester Stretch: No StretchClosure Type: Back Concealed ZipperLength: Below The Knee LengthPackage Content: 1 x Women's DressCare Instructions:1. Wash dark colors separately2. Do not tumble dry3. Iron on reverse4. Do not bleachSize: There are 4 sizes (S/M/L/XL) available. Please allow 1 inch differs

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