1940s skirt

This weeks photo roundup is all about vintage skirts. Versatile, easy to wear, and casual or glamorous, the skirt has a long history and a diverse range of styles. Long ankle-length skirts started off the turn of the century and gradually shortened up to just below the knee in the 1920s. Hemlines dropped and the

Pre - Order items - Dispatch by the end of February. Have you ever struggled to find a classic and elegant skirt you can style for work and evening glam? Our flattering A-line skirt is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. It's made in a beautiful heavyweight crepe fabric and features a side pocket, side zipper and a contrasting natural Corozo button. This design drapes perfectly at or just below the knee and has an authentic vintage feel to complete your look. Why not pair it with a…

Color: Red, Dark Army Green, Black Composition: 100% Polyester Stretch: No Stretch Closure Type: None Detail: Waist Back Elastic Band Length: Below The Knee Length Package Content: 1 x Women's Skirt Care Instructions: 1. Wash inside out 2. Wash light colors separately 3. Do not tumble dry 4. Do not bleach 5. Iron on reverse There are 5 sizes (S/M/L/XL/XXL) available. Please allow 1-2 cm differences due to manual measurement. Thanks for understanding! (All measurements in cm and please note 1…

Our Bette midi skirt is inspired by the glamorous 1930s. It is a super feminine, yet practical item for the modern woman, whether she is wearing it to work or an evening out. Made from a gorgeous heavy crepe fabric which provides a little stretch ( the same as our beloved Classic 1940s style A-line skirt), the skirt fits around the hip and flares slightly towards the hem, draping beautifully to give a beautiful petal-like shape to the skirt. The skirt falls just below the knee to create a…

Simplicity 2580; ©1948; Misses Skirt and Scarf: The skirt, cut in four sections, joins to a waistband. Style 1 has an outside tuck which encircles the skirt. In Style 2, ruffling trims the lower edge. Style 3 is finished with belt carriers through which a purchased belt is inserted. In Styles 2 and 4, the scarf, cut in two sections, featured pockets on the inside under the tripe row of ruffling at each end. A hood may be formed of the scarf when the slide fastener at the center is secured…

Deanna Durbin, Myrna Loy reveal their Autumn outfits for 1940. Originally published in Sept 1940's Photoplay by fashion editor Gwenn Walters. The USA's entrance into the Second World war is still over a year away.

A simple 4 panel skirt from 1943. It has a simple straight waistband and side placket opening. A really easy make. It's a 3 piece pattern that could be easily graded to another size. There are full instructions to make, including a helpful guide on fitting and adjusting. Size to fit: Waist 28 ins. Hip 37 ins. There are no Suggested fabrics, so something like Flannel, Linen, Suiting or Tweeds would work The pattern comes with Step by Step Instructions and a helpful sewing guide. PLEASE…

Skirts have always had a special place in fashion history as both a high and low fashion item. Due to fabric rationing during the war, the 1940s created limited wardrobes for women. The 1940s skirt became not just a casual clothing item, but one that all other wardrobe elements revolved around. They were the foundation

Another beautiful 1949 Swing Dance Skirt, it swings out into a circle when you dance. ​​​This beautiful item is as good as it gets if you love vintage designs & totally in keeping with Authentic 1940s Style, as it is an exact reproduction of a classic 1940s item. It is made with complete integrity from the finest Rayon Crepe de Chine fabric just like the originals too.. It is nice and light, soft to the touch, hangs beautifully and easy care too... Wash by hand or in a machine on "Delicates"…