1950's Vintage Dress Styles: Sew Summer Dresses Now!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Rd_8O7Ehz61pl1iWE6X09xxG9iZHaXJFZ4LtMNX8PHL81sdgRiZaGUQumZSnMZebaMt9btwYuzf-I83cLbMHNx4eyc1Fsah5lh6yeFHSEBC-Moh38NsL25nyQtzNhe6HHGkIeQviWgAc/s1600/P6250085.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475356454511024642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Rd_8O7Ehz61pl1iWE6X09xxG9iZHaXJFZ4LtMNX8PHL81sdgRiZaGUQumZSnMZebaMt9btwYuzf-I83cLbMHNx4eyc1Fsah5lh6yeFHSEBC-Moh38NsL25nyQtzNhe6HHGkIeQviWgAc/s400/P6250085.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Liz Taylor</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLXvJY_0m7UIzlV3UaOlsGV1W_8rBXOYR09KGj3blTYX_LzE0ldGj9r-SeXGOvCUxFUUzK_cEFi6PAiWWf-ml7SSGFCWkBGfSuosNzI9YTGSgMIXV0YFZ_Ls42ZzI739kd-SEaPbkK-2p/s1600/P6250086.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475356266390402226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLXvJY_0m7UIzlV3UaOlsGV1W_8rBXOYR09KGj3blTYX_LzE0ldGj9r-SeXGOvCUxFUUzK_cEFi6PAiWWf-ml7SSGFCWkBGfSuosNzI9YTGSgMIXV0YFZ_Ls42ZzI739kd-SEaPbkK-2p/s400/P6250086.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Janet Leigh</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1dw7Iu7RBdZK1B-3cHMNpA6ZTT0ryvTaU6qAPrA06Z3aNsLj-vmYOXj3VmGTLmHY0z7JORNYSvC_O0T6MzwRKU5yqauSqdQKpZ60is9wX2sOJqwvJ2d0BiNmtfDAerIjvWTKtT1OGguF/s1600/P6250087.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475355195702802322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1dw7Iu7RBdZK1B-3cHMNpA6ZTT0ryvTaU6qAPrA06Z3aNsLj-vmYOXj3VmGTLmHY0z7JORNYSvC_O0T6MzwRKU5yqauSqdQKpZ60is9wX2sOJqwvJ2d0BiNmtfDAerIjvWTKtT1OGguF/s400/P6250087.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Debbie Reynolds</span><br /><br />In the 1950's pre-airconditioned lifestyle, summer cotton dresses were a girl's best friend when it came to being fashionable and comfortable. The three starlets shown here, Liz Taylor, Janet Leigh and Debbie Reynolds are wearing dresses you might find today at a vintage seller, or better yet, sew one up for yourself. <br /><br />With so many cute cotton print fabrics now online and in fabric stores, you should be able to cut and sew one up this weekend.<br /><br /><a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5350-products-10265.php?page_id=155"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Butterick 5350</span></a>: This is a great vintage style bodice, just change up to a gathered skirt that is 4X your waist measurement for great fullness.<br /><br /><a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m5800-products-9393.php?page_id=108"><span style="font-weight:bold;">McCall's 5800</span></a>: a cute sleeveless bodice with gathered skirt<br /><br /><a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m2718-products-726.php?page_id=108"><span style="font-weight:bold;">McCall's 2718</span></a>: The basic fit pattern for those who need to alter their patterns--just add a gathered skirt with a circumference that measures 4X your waist measurement.<br /><br />FABRIC<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonbonatelier?section_id=6682372"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bon Bon Atelier</span></a>: I love their Liberty prints and other limited edition cottons.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pintucksew"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pintuck Sew</span></a>: We have some great, splashy tropical and bright prints.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I know you won't find the photos shown here on Pintucks anywhere else, so if you want to use them, please ask, thanks!</span>

1950's Vintage Dress Styles: Sew Summer Dresses Now!

Liz Taylor Janet Leigh Debbie Reynolds In the 1950's pre-airconditioned lifestyle, summer cotton dresses were a girl's best friend w...

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What's Your Favorite Vintage? asks the New York Times

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbTwVLI9E8FcqMFK77do2FCokkXRDyyMBw4miK_brBWDWaarlFPPGieDoj9ceGjz1l0f5mE9Io8lRhjp_h2AryxIodgvY0Fh-1zcUYtXa0lAKina7z8VIJkJ1UxiZn2fU8fS4_-vhoXUk/s1600/Slide2.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469646058507685730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzbTwVLI9E8FcqMFK77do2FCokkXRDyyMBw4miK_brBWDWaarlFPPGieDoj9ceGjz1l0f5mE9Io8lRhjp_h2AryxIodgvY0Fh-1zcUYtXa0lAKina7z8VIJkJ1UxiZn2fU8fS4_-vhoXUk/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45942897/80s-does-50s-golden-white-brocade-long"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vintage 1980's White Gown<br /></span></a><br />What's your favorite vintage?<br /><br />That's what the New York Times is asking this week following a post on shopping for vintage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/11/style/vintage-clothing.html?ref=fashion#/all/">HERE are the PHOTOS</a>: a great selection of cool stuff!<br /><br />Vintage Fashion Article <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/fashion/06thrift.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">HERE</span><br /></a><br />Slide show of NYC vintage shops<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/05/05/fashion/20100506-thrift-slideshow.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;"> HERE</span></a>

What's Your Favorite Vintage? asks the New York Times

Vintage 1980's White Gown What's your favorite vintage? That's what the New York Times is asking this week following a post on s...

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Hottest Dress this Week: Princess Ballerina

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc-bo_f9USjaDfEMYqQLEAjebSjSt1bTX83kqLxNm8j8RHkA57IVMaBlHf8-4oYEioKn3KGPSB5uAbrA-fgK9znuAitgTmm-YyvBGKxnADmjZHtuUjXLAn1G_FoCPO03syGyS90zGgOFb/s1600/Slide3.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469512431390945922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc-bo_f9USjaDfEMYqQLEAjebSjSt1bTX83kqLxNm8j8RHkA57IVMaBlHf8-4oYEioKn3KGPSB5uAbrA-fgK9znuAitgTmm-YyvBGKxnADmjZHtuUjXLAn1G_FoCPO03syGyS90zGgOFb/s400/Slide3.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />Our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45967117/80s-princess-prom-ballet-glitter-twinkly">HOTTEST DRESS</a> this week: <br /><br />Princess Ballerina style tulle and corset dress in pale peach with twinkle specks of fine glitter, waiting like Cinderella for her prince. This dress is the stuff that dreams are made for....don't wait too long or you'll miss it!

Hottest Dress this Week: Princess Ballerina

Our HOTTEST DRESS this week: Princess Ballerina style tulle and corset dress in pale peach with twinkle specks of fine glitter, waiting lik...

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Lilli Ann: into the 1980's

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6FSC5uH1lvJgY3j1-bDuaZK63Lkn6tkuYgLI_QcxJZfJ2A5V8O-RA7AV53_Za3jB5B6XxWdqSWm-hvo7sSmd081pmOkRqvLj2FNmAh95irJGwNRt3dk_utlNDbJygNxJqEcQi8ZiqlNq/s1600/IMG_4851.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468191837184068770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6FSC5uH1lvJgY3j1-bDuaZK63Lkn6tkuYgLI_QcxJZfJ2A5V8O-RA7AV53_Za3jB5B6XxWdqSWm-hvo7sSmd081pmOkRqvLj2FNmAh95irJGwNRt3dk_utlNDbJygNxJqEcQi8ZiqlNq/s400/IMG_4851.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3CnjPChslV5MRCzYb8WVSu0bLdq2EUha59DO6AksZ-eX_JTf0LBpKlH8MQ4heskvNFkY5AOm00BOiUKBH5PU98ZbNQoWxXMp6osOdnTNzE_KArwTIxaH2qfe4dfnEpKBLGzjAf65jP8B/s1600/IMG_4856.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468193181699307890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3CnjPChslV5MRCzYb8WVSu0bLdq2EUha59DO6AksZ-eX_JTf0LBpKlH8MQ4heskvNFkY5AOm00BOiUKBH5PU98ZbNQoWxXMp6osOdnTNzE_KArwTIxaH2qfe4dfnEpKBLGzjAf65jP8B/s400/IMG_4856.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />The hey day of Lilli Ann was followed by over a decade of suits and jackets that attempted to retain the status of that brand. However, most of the apparel lacked the original drama of earlier suitings created in the 1940's and 50's. This polyester jacket from the 1980's comes from the declining years of that company. But it seems to draw from past styles with bold geometric color blocking, something we expect in a 1950's suit jacket from Lilli Ann.<br /><br />This jacket sports some fun details such as applied trim to accent the color areas. It applies a balance that would flatter the wearer, emphasizing wide shoulders, narrow waistline and shapely hips.<br /><br />A few years later, this well known San Francisco brand would close forever.

Lilli Ann: into the 1980's

The hey day of Lilli Ann was followed by over a decade of suits and jackets that attempted to retain the status of that brand. However, mos...

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Vintage Inspired Treasury

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Pd7HXQWhSW-HU8OeSIi4kzEe24dirOCtQv3GFVEvb3vVAC33Wa9X-bVJAzqVnGyfhpAZ26Nr2JJASt9SUgekZTpJJfesh8tV-9pfV2T3MajNssVs2Io3-qBtPTNR5QB8QsE_A7QYcpRa/s1600/treasury.+leather+jacket.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468179148618857186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Pd7HXQWhSW-HU8OeSIi4kzEe24dirOCtQv3GFVEvb3vVAC33Wa9X-bVJAzqVnGyfhpAZ26Nr2JJASt9SUgekZTpJJfesh8tV-9pfV2T3MajNssVs2Io3-qBtPTNR5QB8QsE_A7QYcpRa/s400/treasury.+leather+jacket.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 381px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />This cool <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bd7ec94b8988eef0772c75b/perfect-woman">TREASURY</a> on Etsy.com features many items I'd love to have! Our spring weight leather jacket is featured here too (bottom right). It's just the right amount of 'tough' for these girly items.<br />This group was designed by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ingare">Ingare</a> who sells jewelry on Etsy too.

Vintage Inspired Treasury

This cool TREASURY on Etsy.com features many items I'd love to have! Our spring weight leather jacket is featured here too (bottom rig...

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