1950 fashion

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

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Dive into the world of 1950s women's dresses and 50s fashion with authentic pictures and information on the stylish dresses, grooming tips, and tailored looks.

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!

Early 1950's Swimwear

Rare Vintage 4485 McCalls (1958) Size 13 Bust 33" Note: Today's size 10 pattern has a 32-1/2" bust, today's size 12 pattern has a 34" bust Pattern is complete with instructions. It is unused and factory folded. Excellent condition. Envelope is clean, intact with clear graphics. The top has some splitting at the seam and the corners have minor storage wear. There is slight, faint tanning at the top however this did not impact the pattern at all. Please see pics. Please contact me with…

Simple black evening swing dresses, 1960s #LivingInThe1960s

A look back at the era of elegance.