Zig Zag Neckline: 1950's Little Black Dress as Inspiration Zig Zag Neckline: 1950's Little Black Dress as Inspiration

The little black dress shown here has all of the details we look for in a vintage cocktail dress, along with a rather astonishing zig-zag ne...

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Downton Abbey Wedding Gowns: on exhibit at the FIDM museum, Los Angeles Downton Abbey Wedding Gowns: on exhibit at the FIDM museum, Los Angeles

The two 1920s era flapper wedding gowns from Downton Abbey are now on display at the FIDM gallery in Los Angeles. They are part of a larger...

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Dior's New Look: Retro Style Sewing Patterns Dior's New Look: Retro Style Sewing Patterns

Isn't this fun! Butterick 5962 is a Dior New Look inspired pattern that has just come out. It is designed by Gertie at "Blog for ...

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Summer SALE on VINTAGE SEWING PATTERNS! Summer SALE on VINTAGE SEWING PATTERNS!

END OF SUMMER PATTERN SALE @ PINTUCK SEW on ETSY Buy ANY 2 patterns for a total of $8.00 US. NOW through Monday evening, Sept. 2, 20013. EM...

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Lanz Swimsuit from the 1960's: A Closer Look Lanz Swimsuit from the 1960's: A Closer Look

This cute pink cotton swim suit by Lanz Originals is from the early 1960's. It has several features that help to create the fitted silh...

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1920s Flapper: Face powder & Traveling in Style 1920s Flapper: Face powder & Traveling in Style

Flapper on vacation! Traveling this month? This mid-1920's advertisement for face powder captures the luxury of travel on the great ocea...

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Menswear and Dandys: 19th century Tailored Suits as Inspiration Menswear and Dandys: 19th century Tailored Suits as Inspiration

Tailored menswear from the 19th and early 20th centuries, is back in the public eye. The current dandy inspired revival may have developed i...

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Rosie the Riveter: Vintage Inspiration Rosie the Riveter: Vintage Inspiration

I love the 1940's working girl styles that are being revived: bib-front overalls, side button wide leg pants, little shirts with button ...

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