The following are links to some ready-made or custom made Regency dresses, new empire waist dresses, sewing patterns, cheap regency era costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories ideal for your unique Jane Austen, Emma, and Bridgerton outfit. Look at Cottagecore for even more soft, romantic trendy fashions. Regency Jane Austen Dresses & Shoes The time of
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Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.
Before the 1940s, women simply did not wear pants as a normal part of their wardrobe. 1930s women's loungewear included Beach Pajamas, overalls, culottes and sailor pants, but these were were only acceptable for at home, sport or vacationing activities. Going into the 1940s, loungewear and workwear blended together to create the first decade of
Leading authority on 20th Century fashion and design - Charlotte Fiell talks to Glamourdaze. Last year while browsing in the famous Blackwell's bookstore in Oxford I was riveted to one spot and eventually one comfortable
Poor Dior, it's kind of like an orphan at the moment abandoned by its slightly unstable parent, left without a replacement authority figure. But it's doing just fine! It still looks so pretty!For the Fall 2011 lookbook, that Dior elegance is still way in affect. A bit girlish, a bit coquettish, all lady with just…
To fête Christian Dior's birthday today, we're taking a look back at the iconic designer's best moments from the decade he made his own with the help of the iconic New Look.
Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...
Before the 1940s, women simply did not wear pants as a normal part of their wardrobe. 1930s women's loungewear included Beach Pajamas, overalls, culottes and sailor pants, but these were were only acceptable for at home, sport or vacationing activities. Going into the 1940s, loungewear and workwear blended together to create the first decade of
Despite the hardships of WWII, fashion in the 1940s still ruled as women everywhere embraced a more utilitarian (yet chic) look, and Hollywood's Golden Age stars - from Rita Hayworth to Katharine Hepburn - dazzled in gorgeous gowns. We highlight the key looks of the decade in 40 stunning images and list our favourite vintage fashion shops so you can get the style yourself...
Create a simple and easy 1940s style look using todays wardrobe. Plus what dress, hairstyle and makeup style to choose
As Haworth 1940s weekend is this Saturday ,heres brief cheats guide to looking authentic without buying vintage 40s clothing,which while being without doubt the most desirable option is often not …
Ever since the stock market crash of 1929 and the severe economic depression that followed for most of the 1930s, fashion had been an escape. Looking to the movies, women and men escaped their difficult daily lives and imagined a carefree and very glamorous life in Hollywood. Fashion followed movie stars' apparel both on and
This skirt refashion is so easy and perfect for a vintage style outfit.
The term 'teenager' was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Teenagers were obsessed with crooner Frank Sinatra, hung out at soda fountains, and danced all night to
1940s Fashion Rationing and the Black Market
Whether vintage shopping for secondhand clothes online or at thrift shops, it is necessary to tweak the eye and mind in comparison to shopping for brand new clothes and accessories. To help newbie vintage shoppers avoid rookie mistakes, we're highlighting some of the common errors and doling out vintage shopping tips.
For some September signals the beginning of the school year, a change in seasons or even the start of pumpkin spice season. For others, however, it means only one thing: Fashion Month has arrived.
You would find it hard to imagine a start in life more inauspicious than Barbara Tate's, writes JANE SHILLING. Her father was a violent man, prone to venting his rage on whomever was to hand.
This is a gorgeous pattern with such adorable details and fitted waist with or without collar! You can have this made up in cottons, wools, and even silks for something more formal. Lengthen the hem and make in taffeta and velvet for a STUNNING evening dress! The ideas are limitless. From the Pattern Description: "Junior Misses and Misses' dress and jacket. Gay and young is this indispensable outfit. The dress bodice buttons at front and is finished with a crisp collar; the flared skirt joins at waist in an unusual outline. Sleeves have high shoulders and are banded with finished cuffs. The modish jacket is collarless and fitted. It has long sleeves." Because this pattern was published in 1939, I'd classify this as a 1940s style but it fits in both decades. **WHAT AM I PURCHASING?** You are NOT purchasing this exact garment. Your garment does not exist until you chose to have it made! It is truly ONE OF A KIND! You are purchasing a CUSTOM MADE item made especially for you from an original/vintage pattern and YOUR choice of fabric to your specific measurements and specifications. Will be made with period appropriate fabric and fasteners unless you request something different. (Modern and novelty fabrics can also be used!) If you need a different size or fabric, contact me to discuss custom orders. The item pictured here is just an example of a finished product and your final cost may vary depending on any additional details you add. Accessories (shoes, hats, purse, jewelry, etc.) are not included unless specified. **WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME?** I need your basic Bust/Waist/Height to get started but will need more specifics to complete your order. Please email one of the two measurement sheets displayed above with your order. Due to extra fabric and trim requirements sizes XL-3XL incur a 15% upcharge. **WHAT IF I WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT?** Not exactly what you're looking for? Check out the pattern inspiration I have in my Pattern Look-Book @ www.beespokevintage.com You can have practically anything recreated for you - just ask! **IS THIS PRICE THE FINAL PRICE?** The price listed is the BASE PRICE not including fabric and any adjustments for size and customization. Please be sure to ask all questions before purchasing as custom made clothing is non-returnable. **CAN I RETURN CUSTOM-MADE ITEMS?** No. Sorry. CUSTOM-MADE Items are COMPLETELY made to YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. As a result, they cannot be returned. PLEASE be sure to read ALL custom-order policies prior to ordering. https://beespokevintage.com/terms-of-sale%2Ffaqs When you place an order you agree to all policies. **DO YOU SHIP OUTSIDE THE US?** Yes! I will ship internationally - please message me for details. **ARE YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA?** For all my custom vintage and reproduction clothing visit: https://www.beespokevintage.com https://www.facebook.com/beespokevintage IG @beespokevintage Reproduction Vintage Maternity Wear @ www.pickles-n-icecream.com
I am SO excited about this make. In fact, I think it's one of my favorite projects in a long time. It addresses a wardrobe gap, I wear it all the time, and it fits well. Check, check, check! As I've been mentioning nearly every post, I've gotten bigger from lifting weights. I keep mentioning it because it keep encountering it every day. I can't tell you how many times I've been getting ready in the morning, only to have to change my outfit a couple times because some garment doesn't fit. The most dire gap in my wardrobe is trousers and jeans. As of last week, I was down to one pair of vintage jeans and two pairs of trousers. My most devastating discovery was that my beloved overalls no longer fit. After bequeathing them to my younger sister, I started putting a plan together. I re-printed the Wearing History pattern and cut it out in a larger size. Since I'm not sure where my measurements are going to land, however, I decided to go with a different top. The bodice top is fantastic, but it's not forgiving for size changes. I decided to copy the bib off of these 1940s overalls (on the right). It's essentially just a trapezoid, and the new straps are just long rectangles. I measured and drew out test versions on paper and held them up to myself until I felt like the proportions were right. For me, I made the bottom of the trapezoid slightly smaller than the width of the front trouser pieces. I then just drew and trimmed another piece of paper for the house-shaped pocket. The downside of a self-made wardrobe is that it takes a long time to create it. Since I don't just go out and buy a lot of my pieces and take time to create them, I needed to make these overalls as versatile as I possibly can. It may be a while before I have a lot of bottoms I can choose from, so I need to be able to style these several ways in the meantime. So... I decided to make the overall bib and straps removable! I added a separating zipper to the inside of the trouser waistband and bottom of the bib, and the straps are held on with buttons on the back of the waistband. Now I can choose to wear red overalls or red trousers! I also added 1" to the 1/2" seam allowances on the outsides of the leg pieces. If I need to alter them in the future, I'll have plenty of room and I can easily rip them out to re-sew. Another awesome thing about the Wearing History Homefront pattern is that it comes with a fun hat! I attempted to make this hat before and it turned out way too large, so I tried again this time in a smaller size and was sure to stay-stitch the bottom edges first thing. I also used an old shirt box to stiffen the visor in the spirit of "make do and mend." I added a lining to make the hat reversible, too. I'm really feeling my versatility ideas on this outfit, haha! What do you guys think? What are some of your versatility ideas for outfits? Have you made the Wearing History Homefront pattern? (If so, please add a link to it below!) Outfit details boots: Red Wing Heritage Iron Rangers shirt: Target pins: vintage 1940s, various flea markets Here is a summary of the pattern details and things I changed: Fabric: red cotton twill Pattern: Wearing History Homefront Overalls (for trousers) and self-drafted bib Year: early 1940s Notions: two buttons, two zippers, overall closures How historically accurate is it? Very accurate! Wearing History patterns are very close to originals, and the fabric and notions are all 1940s-appropriate. (Though I'm not sure anyone made a removable bib...) Any tricky parts to the pattern? Nope, very straightforward! Did you change anything? Obviously, I changed out the top of the overalls and made them removable. I also added a bit of elastic to the back of the hat to make it a bit more snug. Time to complete: 1 day First worn: January 12, 2018 Total cost: I won the pattern a while ago, and the vintage notions were given to me. Just the cost of the fabric, which I think was about $20. Notes: Seam allowances are only 1/2" on this pattern, so you may want to increase them if you'd like altering options in the future.
September huh? Well that means its Fall now right? (RIGHT?!) No not really, not till the 22 officially, but we need time to prepare right? You all know I love all things autumn, and that's why this post is over 20 photos of falltastic styling long, because fall outfits are the best! Bring on the plaid, the wool, the leather, and the sweaters. Bring out the pumpkins, the spiderweb black lace, the nutmeg, the chi tea, and the rainy grey days. Break out your scarves, pull on your tights, layer on a cardigan, and settle in with a book and a cat because autumn is returning and everything is glorious once more. (Click on each photo to go to its source)
I love it when readers ask me for help with vintage outfits. One recent request was ideas for 1940s casual outfits. I have seen this topic come up a few times in some groups I follow as well. "Casual" and "vintage" usually do not belong in the same sentence. What was casual or informal in
Continuing with our ‘Recreate the Look’ series, here I show you how to recreate 1930s outfits for women with modern reproduction clothing. Original 1930s pieces can be difficult to acquire, but with a few hints and tips on the popular styles to look out for, a casual or dressy 1930s outfit can be styled with
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Exploring 1930s fashion and my growing obsession with the flutter styled skirts that were very popular during a time of austerity and great innovation.
