1940s fashion

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!

Helena Sweater is a vintage 1940s woman's dotted sweater knitting pattern from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 1948 magazine. ★ Size: • Bust 32" ★ Gauge: • 32 sts = 4" in light fingering weight (3 ply) yarn ★ This pattern is a digital download and is delivered to you immediately upon receipt of payment. ★ Sale! 2 patterns for $7 with code: 2FOR7 3 patterns for $9 with code: 3FOR9 5 patterns for $13 with code: 5FOR13 8 patterns for $19 with code: 8FOR19 13 patterns for $25 with code: 13FOR25

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…

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…

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In late 1939, the New York World's Fair a fashion parade predicts the 1940's fashions to come in dresses, skirts, coats, hairstyles and shoes.

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Our best selling 1940s swing pants - 10 years in the making! Now in NEW 'wine red' colourway. These have been painstakingly researched and are adapted from a late 30s pattern. With a few tweaks here and there, the pattern has been altered enough to fit the modern woman and our modern eye without compromising the vintage details. A flattering tailored high waisted with four lovely quality mock shell buttons on the left. Wide leg with turn-up at the bottom. So comfy and perfect for dancing! …