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Early 1970's Fashion Illustrations: Styles and Silhouettes

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Early 1970's Fashion Illustrations: Styles and Silhouettes

Simplcity Sewing Patterns, Spring, 1972 These simple line drawings were probably drawn using strong black India ink and a quill pen or Rapid...

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Bonnie Cashin: Brass Twist Locks

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_OCt2PPTgci2UATMBRqbu0BLvGrsXl65uh0zaMGfWLKIlyKDc9-8eTen7g1WDF1XsEp7kgOvniRIoP9L_zxSG8iZBjFIkLMaYTER_JsbWELAayMLoxOwWoFJQ41YRCdzCTMHP09u-D-b/s1600/GBurton.flyer1.3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703247687317610930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_OCt2PPTgci2UATMBRqbu0BLvGrsXl65uh0zaMGfWLKIlyKDc9-8eTen7g1WDF1XsEp7kgOvniRIoP9L_zxSG8iZBjFIkLMaYTER_JsbWELAayMLoxOwWoFJQ41YRCdzCTMHP09u-D-b/s400/GBurton.flyer1.3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 500px;" /></a>This 1970's kid skin leather short coat by Bonnie Cashin sports her signature twist locks that she adapted from canvas boat fastenings in the 1950's. This illustration is from a brochure published by Gene Burton shop on Lake Ave. in Pasadena, CA during the 1970's. From it we find that this leather coat retailed for $200 and came in white, sand, redwing red, navy, lemon yellow or sandstone. Shown below are some examples of the twist locks used on many of her coat designs. You will also notice the extensive use of leathers in her fabrications. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKGn7Qd9NzjluaFSPwaQGWlrWZB5593b3q8fAcA0v1yVba4BlXdXLZOT814Shf8Ec2Qud4t36mhJt4wgJR4DvFJrW76XkkYPkfF0zUHEN7XRL8qWD1WcrJzhpdCppSmjYO_d8dF4j8UtS/s1600/IMG_2195.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703249140114017266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKGn7Qd9NzjluaFSPwaQGWlrWZB5593b3q8fAcA0v1yVba4BlXdXLZOT814Shf8Ec2Qud4t36mhJt4wgJR4DvFJrW76XkkYPkfF0zUHEN7XRL8qWD1WcrJzhpdCppSmjYO_d8dF4j8UtS/s400/IMG_2195.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsZ5QEatZGXACOwqrD4waaTpGN_763ZLeY5u_kaMyzeXstSthyyK8gb7nRCdCFdKtSzNV-DPcmVTyMn1AR1FDD0ERV2VjDPR2MuAxh55pCiDotph91s5AwtOv8n0wAXrRubb7YZhGRtBQ/s1600/P1050360.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703249138821415874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsZ5QEatZGXACOwqrD4waaTpGN_763ZLeY5u_kaMyzeXstSthyyK8gb7nRCdCFdKtSzNV-DPcmVTyMn1AR1FDD0ERV2VjDPR2MuAxh55pCiDotph91s5AwtOv8n0wAXrRubb7YZhGRtBQ/s400/P1050360.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNF92xQYa_U_3PtUKn_sn7JRJAsweIqn8yiW1oEMbqqGrQmdXYZhyphenhyphenE1o8x8db71IjKc0pzFnsDj6Oz7yQ20ZU6vNPHUxR2J-hXIYS1IqhfCQhMooo_lZHFWa_xF3_k1ESS1A9ixug9Ovkv/s1600/P1050363.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703251185281686546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNF92xQYa_U_3PtUKn_sn7JRJAsweIqn8yiW1oEMbqqGrQmdXYZhyphenhyphenE1o8x8db71IjKc0pzFnsDj6Oz7yQ20ZU6vNPHUxR2J-hXIYS1IqhfCQhMooo_lZHFWa_xF3_k1ESS1A9ixug9Ovkv/s400/P1050363.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3bYgy_yixHZ5znyy7rNCdWQ1n3uOyhAKDvQppHf9dtFWedyFI-i616AHfButiOtWRBbeeNUihAD0XEXAHYjAx7J0j4mos2bPFC0qwNoKNlEIqJT5pgsOwkNYxWBj0Cf1gkTmzL-Z46D1/s1600/P1050332.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703249145986355906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3bYgy_yixHZ5znyy7rNCdWQ1n3uOyhAKDvQppHf9dtFWedyFI-i616AHfButiOtWRBbeeNUihAD0XEXAHYjAx7J0j4mos2bPFC0qwNoKNlEIqJT5pgsOwkNYxWBj0Cf1gkTmzL-Z46D1/s400/P1050332.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAzTpK6wGQXt2TW5WKTDkdcy9N0jGM5MhvABUMPrKwfPQBaG0G9GdwBOBL7MOsX9_xOHypwzvN1ARI6gRRO6Cd30Bu_WBs5nuLDUUhDyDprRmZZpdCvdDhy_LtrCWdrp6wm34UKR2HX-j/s1600/P1050326.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703249158168094050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTAzTpK6wGQXt2TW5WKTDkdcy9N0jGM5MhvABUMPrKwfPQBaG0G9GdwBOBL7MOsX9_xOHypwzvN1ARI6gRRO6Cd30Bu_WBs5nuLDUUhDyDprRmZZpdCvdDhy_LtrCWdrp6wm34UKR2HX-j/s400/P1050326.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> Here's a peak at the inside: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYElDEPilZuZ-nCpT1GSmWaXgMfj9R0YdvB20z6lIw-brXRlRAiUFPV7SupGGjnGCdMs8ozt7a05Z3p_B1EooT3bD66JvYciWATGFL2PpaMiW1R4Y6BMNe4WDG85rvnbigYbpApU_FHLXP/s1600/P1050335.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703252329975701794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYElDEPilZuZ-nCpT1GSmWaXgMfj9R0YdvB20z6lIw-brXRlRAiUFPV7SupGGjnGCdMs8ozt7a05Z3p_B1EooT3bD66JvYciWATGFL2PpaMiW1R4Y6BMNe4WDG85rvnbigYbpApU_FHLXP/s400/P1050335.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2Tq598JXOqOyiPT-yg-hewi_IgSuqkVacpQl803y2D9FCnYKe3GP6j6MM8zKWjBqBeTdpSEWlqXPQCyYQazBOkpX1OX1EbOBghEO_way47KQCT4fdlm01hQ3ZxcS5aglKARJsxJXhQZN/s1600/P1050328.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703252327534160530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2Tq598JXOqOyiPT-yg-hewi_IgSuqkVacpQl803y2D9FCnYKe3GP6j6MM8zKWjBqBeTdpSEWlqXPQCyYQazBOkpX1OX1EbOBghEO_way47KQCT4fdlm01hQ3ZxcS5aglKARJsxJXhQZN/s400/P1050328.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivj7oAXvLq9KvVZPn520YGu1DKxHe8FpS2ke_lytd5ZyoCGZd-UCHsfFGUygOLGjcxczCWcIDbVyc4VuVObPLh78LCqoIswY1prcqzyFsn7KBFWhk855ViKe2YWDgOqZXSSzMFsswLpSR/s1600/P1050323.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703252320774063570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivj7oAXvLq9KvVZPn520YGu1DKxHe8FpS2ke_lytd5ZyoCGZd-UCHsfFGUygOLGjcxczCWcIDbVyc4VuVObPLh78LCqoIswY1prcqzyFsn7KBFWhk855ViKe2YWDgOqZXSSzMFsswLpSR/s400/P1050323.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>

Bonnie Cashin: Brass Twist Locks

This 1970's kid skin leather short coat by Bonnie Cashin sports her signature twist locks that she adapted from canvas boat fastenings i...

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1972: Prom and Party Styles

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59dvX76WPb2yS7J1P3MZrpYMLcirDnof_THCKbotGBpHR9xEKecrFhTrxorSQzIR00ns3pZEW0EgWlGY6RO6DhGCCE_X3_-K54SAfMDESknZ_BJ_DLXrFXuSQJdyT_DC_hs2uB8N3e9L3/s1600/IMG_9825.JPG"><img alt="Simplicity 9725, 1972" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703169611128087298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59dvX76WPb2yS7J1P3MZrpYMLcirDnof_THCKbotGBpHR9xEKecrFhTrxorSQzIR00ns3pZEW0EgWlGY6RO6DhGCCE_X3_-K54SAfMDESknZ_BJ_DLXrFXuSQJdyT_DC_hs2uB8N3e9L3/s400/IMG_9825.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XBogX0RYmAbhM9GgJcs5cwxqtyMbN057BdpPVw3aNWeNxI13sGtMKSCS1kHIFNgX2U2Hnu4nGsFycJNAV75WO8DYghsfk6Nas4b42iVYPCEupUiF9dbkTjL5FE9njjkrRvuyhmM-vc94/s1600/IMG_9810.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703173512690242018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XBogX0RYmAbhM9GgJcs5cwxqtyMbN057BdpPVw3aNWeNxI13sGtMKSCS1kHIFNgX2U2Hnu4nGsFycJNAV75WO8DYghsfk6Nas4b42iVYPCEupUiF9dbkTjL5FE9njjkrRvuyhmM-vc94/s400/IMG_9810.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nQLVp8sAaCae30rM9B90_NizaS_YXZdHVd_L1DOicdBSESGqY_NHo3AiCxjThbUvBhzmSVM8D4jybvow2XO6Zh7rfwT7rbn4dkBu5doIFhxmc2_v_KySegEYUfABvSbSTm-XoydYZPOR/s1600/IMG_9826.JPG"><img alt="Simplicity 9709, 1972" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703169863759529746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nQLVp8sAaCae30rM9B90_NizaS_YXZdHVd_L1DOicdBSESGqY_NHo3AiCxjThbUvBhzmSVM8D4jybvow2XO6Zh7rfwT7rbn4dkBu5doIFhxmc2_v_KySegEYUfABvSbSTm-XoydYZPOR/s400/IMG_9826.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGoyjaM1DrIJFVoXLjMO3xIk2sdAD1PNMx4CbFBwy0jqmjIk5uaKiFGiLuJ3LCBhbbRXmHfYxfKJRctqy3ezBRkQT8dG3kl5Fra9FL9rk_FV3ElGpihWvhbz4plAHzcdjzWrYjgg9QaRg/s1600/IMG_9809.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703170088929340610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGoyjaM1DrIJFVoXLjMO3xIk2sdAD1PNMx4CbFBwy0jqmjIk5uaKiFGiLuJ3LCBhbbRXmHfYxfKJRctqy3ezBRkQT8dG3kl5Fra9FL9rk_FV3ElGpihWvhbz4plAHzcdjzWrYjgg9QaRg/s400/IMG_9809.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> The two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style. Simplicity 9725 was part of a young looking group called "Young Contemporary Fashion". It included styles that seemed to be currently selling in the market for juniors. Fabric suggestions include 50% polyester/50% rayon blend wovens in a sheer leno stripe weave. The midriff waistline with flutter sleeves was influenced by the vintage 1930's styles popular at that time. Simplicity 9709 is a bit more mature, from the "Designer Fashion" collection (no name mentioned in this promotional group). It was suggested for patio parties and proms. The black bodice shows up often during this era, worn over bright abstract or floral patterns. The fabrics shown here are 75% acetate/25% nylon in a textured 'terry cloth' texture on a velour knit. Bright solids are paired with very graphic prints inspired by Pucci and patchwork quilts.

1972: Prom and Party Styles

The two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style. Simplicity 9725...

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Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and Fabric

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePlRAoSKqlMZy7S6cXzk0yxWFeJMzsZ90mrrffZCpnxeUbO9zveprWXwEhRoVaVA1SgmTTITQiKJjtKyziXSE3hodiMctS7ZxdkHReqH7i_gLxCPddLtJABY3EDOmLdHyWXfglOWe8so_/s1600/IMG_9818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Simplicity 9650" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693457212879234882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePlRAoSKqlMZy7S6cXzk0yxWFeJMzsZ90mrrffZCpnxeUbO9zveprWXwEhRoVaVA1SgmTTITQiKJjtKyziXSE3hodiMctS7ZxdkHReqH7i_gLxCPddLtJABY3EDOmLdHyWXfglOWe8so_/s400/IMG_9818.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwwNQTuFGHoppuLjL6ZuaNJgsXmQLdVEw5KfVmnXpoLv1nph6Mj1AvJ1-OhbWmy_SpvcgosaVQuBGGEk8TqSZfSLvajWDVnULZNf_gyCROKnuAjwfosyh1IO1RLWQ4r5j2A3eqhE2sW0F/s1600/IMG_9817.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="1972 fabric" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693457059889245938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwwNQTuFGHoppuLjL6ZuaNJgsXmQLdVEw5KfVmnXpoLv1nph6Mj1AvJ1-OhbWmy_SpvcgosaVQuBGGEk8TqSZfSLvajWDVnULZNf_gyCROKnuAjwfosyh1IO1RLWQ4r5j2A3eqhE2sW0F/s400/IMG_9817.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" /></a>Forty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. This first pattern (Simplicity 9650) features a safari outfit, with shorts or flare leg pants. Style suggestions include adding a 'rugged leather belt', neck scarf or hat. Colorful denim is advised for sewing this outfit. These swatches are 50% Kodel polyester / 50% cotton in 44-45" widths. Popular colors are simple primaries: red, light blue and classic denim blue. Naturals in brown with a coordinate stripe offer an alternative to the brights. These illustrations were produced for Spring 1972 in a large format portfolio of pattern pages opposite the swatch pages. The portfolio is titled "Teen Fashion Environment" and was produced by the W.T. Grant company, a discount chain store that carried fabric and sewing patterns in small towns across the U.S.

Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and Fabric

Forty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. Th...

5:19 AM

Mad about PLAID

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4QkYo1afD1QN5sTCvc79xR2HQIwMCfgvQIepbEx8aIeW3pWFqNWTBSnGv3wPQQLd_a_P41XW7DKrGjbQfzO0468QaILmLrRtSrpNjTZERBa9gCr-DE1FfFcxOd9iPXmv2LbhbZrkFxwu/s1600/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="1970s sewing pattern" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661171316607185778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4QkYo1afD1QN5sTCvc79xR2HQIwMCfgvQIepbEx8aIeW3pWFqNWTBSnGv3wPQQLd_a_P41XW7DKrGjbQfzO0468QaILmLrRtSrpNjTZERBa9gCr-DE1FfFcxOd9iPXmv2LbhbZrkFxwu/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" /></a>Fall is a great time to re-discover how fun plaids and checks can be. These vintage fabrics have the kind of color that will make up into the perfect sewing project. Add a vintage pattern from the 1970's and you have a fun way to spend the weekend. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BOfrHs45D90XgWboI_3X2dztukktijlKz76J4fBFOE_jPqsStnwG9KkBnZk30E2jDoteQbKs2Wu3BdRzy_JeM5X6KQFvX_CGltDSH1FpPc68vaIDzRnejfOClG64Y9hZdyHPJFLECJ29/s1600/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="tweed and vintage pattern" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661171395556121746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BOfrHs45D90XgWboI_3X2dztukktijlKz76J4fBFOE_jPqsStnwG9KkBnZk30E2jDoteQbKs2Wu3BdRzy_JeM5X6KQFvX_CGltDSH1FpPc68vaIDzRnejfOClG64Y9hZdyHPJFLECJ29/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" /></a>This Chanel style houndstooth check would be elegant and striking in this two-piece set. While the sewing pattern is vintage, this bold fabric would make a more current trend style outfit. -------------- Find these at Pintuck Sew on Etsy (see right side icons for a direct link)

Mad about PLAID

Fall is a great time to re-discover how fun plaids and checks can be. These vintage fabrics have the kind of color that will make up into t...

10:15 AM

Featuring a 1970's Dress, "Jerry Silverman" label

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp8PKm01fT6G0Fib0bOMtuyReMV5DpURg5STFF7p9rkcdr93lF5G8jchgMNmcBKQUfjSKiSH6CoASSY5IjNWdf-mgceQuRwCaJOgLJGXOlfMoJ1WyjlWPnuqcisAbTgsLbcHF72zt0-Y4/s1600/IMG_3827.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645185901723727346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp8PKm01fT6G0Fib0bOMtuyReMV5DpURg5STFF7p9rkcdr93lF5G8jchgMNmcBKQUfjSKiSH6CoASSY5IjNWdf-mgceQuRwCaJOgLJGXOlfMoJ1WyjlWPnuqcisAbTgsLbcHF72zt0-Y4/s400/IMG_3827.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwvH1KPTcG83PNNj2Q7fto95mmMW8bfUVMJWOpuTaaupIMLLbOW8Hy_fJNnu3hc6TArVAyYElR3rbJ7FAvqQZJtNymtao7rQrmoFeLpO8l6mB7yUucUwgXcl3rMcZhfNqoYEnrO0hz30-/s1600/IMG_3821.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645185741646879346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwvH1KPTcG83PNNj2Q7fto95mmMW8bfUVMJWOpuTaaupIMLLbOW8Hy_fJNnu3hc6TArVAyYElR3rbJ7FAvqQZJtNymtao7rQrmoFeLpO8l6mB7yUucUwgXcl3rMcZhfNqoYEnrO0hz30-/s400/IMG_3821.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwLRXr8ZVvuZJw4MkfwymamDeYsbCB3G9ATg6G8ROsLCn5HOeJFGE6AhD9nFwMSWbbwiV2KfDav8jWHtlEsaskJvvzOlm7of0cUAnrX2J5TEWxyD0QXuwSqw-yFEWA8MAw7D76nKfID2c/s1600/IMG_3835.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645185581958836498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwLRXr8ZVvuZJw4MkfwymamDeYsbCB3G9ATg6G8ROsLCn5HOeJFGE6AhD9nFwMSWbbwiV2KfDav8jWHtlEsaskJvvzOlm7of0cUAnrX2J5TEWxyD0QXuwSqw-yFEWA8MAw7D76nKfID2c/s400/IMG_3835.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36673974/70s-wrap-dress-by-jerry-silverman-matt">JERRY SILVERMAN by SAULINO</a> The designer label "Jerry Silverman" showcased wrap dresses during the 1970's that were trimmed with UltraSuede. This deep peacock blue matte jersey wrap dress has UltraSuede used in the yoke, at the hip, shoulders and collar. The drapey matte jersey is shown in a Halston-style bodice. This dress has a distinctive look that is higher in quality than most of the 1970 jerseys we see today. Style details: Ultra Suede scluptured hip yoke with mock buckle banded wrap front and collar rounded shoulder yoke rounded wrist cuffs with hook closure matte jersey gathers around the shoulder yoke gathers around the hip yoke (skirt is nearly a half circle) - dress is unlined, and is meant to have a draped bodice About Jerry Silverman It's interesting to note that Jerry Silverman began his career as a Harvard trained New York lawyer in 1933. He made a career switch to fashion in 1938, working for "Martini Designer" and becoming an owner before joining the military in WWII. After the war in 1946 he met his future business partner, Shannon Rodgers, a former Hollywood costume designer. Together they formed "Jerry Silverman" in 1959. Rodgers was the designer for this new venture of high end women's fashion. A dynamic team, they attended the couture shows in Paris to keep on up with current trends. Their dresses were popular with first ladies of the day, along with countless New York wives. The "Jerry Silverman" label was later bought by Warnaco, yet Silverman continued to be still involved. Silverman and Rodgers were active in promoting American design and supported fashion education, donating their huge historical fashion collection to Kent State. Ultrasuede, early 1970’s Probably the most important fashion textile development of the 1970’s was Ultrasuede, by Dr. Okamoto at Toray in 1970. This was the first mircrofiber, an ultra fine fiber that would continue in development as it produced softer fabrics. Ultrasuede was an expensive washable alternative to suede, and became popular in higher priced fashion during the decade of the 1970's. Designers such as Halston would make this a fashionable textile, using it in his shirt dresses and jackets. Find more information on this designing duo <a href="http://speccoll.library.kent.edu/uarchives/fashion/rodgerssilverman.html">HERE.</a> Find this lovely dress <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36673974/70s-wrap-dress-by-jerry-silverman-matt">HERE</a>.

Featuring a 1970's Dress, "Jerry Silverman" label

JERRY SILVERMAN by SAULINO The designer label "Jerry Silverman" showcased wrap dresses during the 1970's that were trimmed wit...

7:49 AM

Pantone Honeysuckle: The Color for Spring

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBlhb5Bi_02a4yQxuRIqPexWT58SygH4_xMYllei7h5vmwr21eVPiybelUuwThyphenhyphenfOC6iWyULdUlCwErt8DELCIjqpIuQUMpCo8rZFZWt7LRTtBr19uH0sAVBpSyRDHnSU1CdAyGeaIy68/s1600/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="honeysuckle" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598060291605047058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBlhb5Bi_02a4yQxuRIqPexWT58SygH4_xMYllei7h5vmwr21eVPiybelUuwThyphenhyphenfOC6iWyULdUlCwErt8DELCIjqpIuQUMpCo8rZFZWt7LRTtBr19uH0sAVBpSyRDHnSU1CdAyGeaIy68/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 354px;" /></a><a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20824&ca=10">'Honeysuckle'</a> is the name Pantone color services has given this warm, dark pink, their color choice for 2011. Now that we are seeing signs of spring, it's time to consider this color as it is arriving in stores this month. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWa_laWPNQ1HKJSq_pkQBEoynG-axFWT_JJqgPhhg9aYu21wHUdec_rpEGa9VeuqgXkQTd5uBR-Iw5IHSqYbrRqHdVuvSl9KOzNVdQxH_LnWGzYyOZiZzuGwvhzKLKhIDtAP6Te7sMon5/s1600/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="vintage fashion" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598060202512136402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWa_laWPNQ1HKJSq_pkQBEoynG-axFWT_JJqgPhhg9aYu21wHUdec_rpEGa9VeuqgXkQTd5uBR-Iw5IHSqYbrRqHdVuvSl9KOzNVdQxH_LnWGzYyOZiZzuGwvhzKLKhIDtAP6Te7sMon5/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 425px;" /></a>It shouldn't come as a surprise that this pink is a vintage color, re-claimed from the 1970's and early 1980's. With this in mind, we assembled a rack of 'Honeysuckle' pink from our Etsy shop. Shown here are a few dresses to tempt you into wearing pink this season. Whether the pink you choose is on the bright side, or shy's away towards the dusty rose versions, pink looks new again. This classic hue can work into any wardrobe when you are looking for a color is that is both up beat and inviting to wear. Where to FIND these DRESSES? TOP SLIDE: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56753458/60s-party-pink-mad-men-era-vintage-silk?ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5359523">1960 Mad Men Silk</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61533053/80s-barbie-pink-peplum-vintage-dress?ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5359523">1980's Peplum</a> LOWER SLIDE <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68085086/1980s-diane-fres-flapper-style-drop?ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5359523">1980's Floral Flapper</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45970666/vintage-70s-cherry-red-maxi-grecian?ga_search_query=maxi&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5359523">1970's Maxi Goddess</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72592446/70s-dark-pink-jersey-dress-size-6-or-8?ga_search_query=pink&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5359523">1970's Jersey</a>

Pantone Honeysuckle: The Color for Spring

'Honeysuckle' is the name Pantone color services has given this warm, dark pink, their color choice for 2011. Now that we are seei...

8:31 AM

Green Garden Party: Vintage Fashion

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmzDpEDLha35Ywy9Z86Zfudah5JsFURqGyXhbCXufv5FVajh7z8QMj0_-520gMRZP6lkHrk20yCEgV1xyFHRxdOmy30DT7hvvWhhKwYIBJ7Fb_URWvhzRzDF8O3TbfTHm07f3JKu6WKJo/s1600/green+treasury.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460008240247386146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmzDpEDLha35Ywy9Z86Zfudah5JsFURqGyXhbCXufv5FVajh7z8QMj0_-520gMRZP6lkHrk20yCEgV1xyFHRxdOmy30DT7hvvWhhKwYIBJ7Fb_URWvhzRzDF8O3TbfTHm07f3JKu6WKJo/s400/green+treasury.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 600px;" />Etsy treasury</a> This neat collection of green-ness is a treasury up on Etsy this week called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=125878">Green Garden Party.</a> It's a cool, crisp way to view spring, I think. Our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44722660">lime green dress</a> is at the upper left, and it's fun to see it in the group. Thanks to Toni at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AntoinettesWhims">Antoinette's Whims</a> on Etsy for finding this dress and using in your treasury! <a href="http://picclick.com/Etsy/">Picclick.com</a> By the way, have you found this great way to search Etsy? It's an image search that displays a long mosaic of photos that you can scroll down. Try entering in a search and you will be amazed what you can find!

Green Garden Party: Vintage Fashion

Etsy treasury This neat collection of green-ness is a treasury up on Etsy this week called Green Garden Party. It's a cool, crisp way ...

7:56 AM

VINTAGE VALENTINE: Vintage Fashion sees RED

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6jgnIKKF-H0kzyekdAKG1LEzBuwSiJBfEAEVhS7GJ0CrZBB9E2SmrKlTH4SjX09ou56XMmKH_kIYglDmUfGCCsjIZPnx3Bhxly7EXSpNMUcP8UoDa8A2SuhC6UNI4El_gz7kVID5GnSh/s1600-h/P1220088.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433307038269346994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6jgnIKKF-H0kzyekdAKG1LEzBuwSiJBfEAEVhS7GJ0CrZBB9E2SmrKlTH4SjX09ou56XMmKH_kIYglDmUfGCCsjIZPnx3Bhxly7EXSpNMUcP8UoDa8A2SuhC6UNI4El_gz7kVID5GnSh/s400/P1220088.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39614616">1980's Satin and Lace</a> Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to bring out the best: romantic dresses and yummie reds. We have here cherry, watermelon, red hots, cinnamon and strawberry reds to satisfy your sweet tooth. At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531&search_query=red">Pintucks</a> our styles range from outrageous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531&search_query=80s">80's</a> party dresses to soft <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pintuckstyle?section_id=6159032">50's, 60's</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pintuckstyle?section_id=6159046&ga_search_query=80s&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531">70's</a> looks that are very wearable to work (get that guy to notice you!). What's even better, is that a little red dress will take you on into spring nicely, just throw on a cardi with boots for now, and you're look will captivate. Later when the weather warms up, you can switch to wearing a cute fascinator in your hair and sandals on your feet. That's a spring look right for just about anything. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YE_2-AG-TJwO1RFLqWPegNjjDPBOy0XiFqWJfbtfI6zMB5HvIm785m1qqukkFipoapzrjARYk5cUCcROu7aVPl7VBRNyVonIhbeOSNgPVvoInTyACHu_DTpiJQSiqN994SfsRSObVscG/s1600-h/P1220103.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433305778002490626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YE_2-AG-TJwO1RFLqWPegNjjDPBOy0XiFqWJfbtfI6zMB5HvIm785m1qqukkFipoapzrjARYk5cUCcROu7aVPl7VBRNyVonIhbeOSNgPVvoInTyACHu_DTpiJQSiqN994SfsRSObVscG/s400/P1220103.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=39614009">1980's Mermaid Dress</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpFrDVKbrcTaSysKR9NWlf3gjLHEMsWTMzC0t3Lf0_-kYBv9_gOEEjZ7Oj0vGRXuY_DlVFM1QvVGNN90SCPjSm1VqCl_l8nQ1SlGmSjrdWd67j_0yiQsHPRGqmYd8IkNjN1oxQNdl7qWQ/s1600-h/P1220078.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433305571408185554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpFrDVKbrcTaSysKR9NWlf3gjLHEMsWTMzC0t3Lf0_-kYBv9_gOEEjZ7Oj0vGRXuY_DlVFM1QvVGNN90SCPjSm1VqCl_l8nQ1SlGmSjrdWd67j_0yiQsHPRGqmYd8IkNjN1oxQNdl7qWQ/s400/P1220078.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=39615039">1980's Origami Bodice Dress</a> Find these dresses and more at our shop on Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pintuckstyle">PintuckStyle</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp010WRhg1TQl6wf6zPLrhoVxZRExi7PahRNNMMKqzLoKmvAWrzPB6fL4YJCt-LatTVg2sfiuJHf9OknEzgC2cryKDaOEsQmldEpV1Xv-X91ffBxRchTubA5PJr1jfIYMzzD_vOpKav4aA/s1600-h/P1140236.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433305231180454370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp010WRhg1TQl6wf6zPLrhoVxZRExi7PahRNNMMKqzLoKmvAWrzPB6fL4YJCt-LatTVg2sfiuJHf9OknEzgC2cryKDaOEsQmldEpV1Xv-X91ffBxRchTubA5PJr1jfIYMzzD_vOpKav4aA/s400/P1140236.JPG" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 400px;" /></a>,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM1ofXrSZpcGYhHp7qeulTGob9txs8wu-S0b4GW1nEwboyDWgi4KM8eFxvjQSx5w0LuyMbT-C4euo-o4Eo8sASw_BmOAN6ROzBJHejMpA3yPno2pGhQoCa_KZiGjukw-28jQgjyotzqlI/s1600-h/P1140255.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433305026599236482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM1ofXrSZpcGYhHp7qeulTGob9txs8wu-S0b4GW1nEwboyDWgi4KM8eFxvjQSx5w0LuyMbT-C4euo-o4Eo8sASw_BmOAN6ROzBJHejMpA3yPno2pGhQoCa_KZiGjukw-28jQgjyotzqlI/s400/P1140255.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 176px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtJXZZyHXTlQZEWBeZiBUAya9z6kOdou_nKIVdg1-681dauuMl4ha3Gp4p6Sp5Yfy1cn3b6fcM8GvAK_q1TVPaHYbamEJYNPgMrwOmOQxx61MEzuFOLiJ0ouoMbWLeyl7q6HYCB97wZ-y/s1600-h/P1140309.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433304762053528018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtJXZZyHXTlQZEWBeZiBUAya9z6kOdou_nKIVdg1-681dauuMl4ha3Gp4p6Sp5Yfy1cn3b6fcM8GvAK_q1TVPaHYbamEJYNPgMrwOmOQxx61MEzuFOLiJ0ouoMbWLeyl7q6HYCB97wZ-y/s400/P1140309.JPG" style="float:right; 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1980's Satin and Lace Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to bring out the best: romantic dresses and yummie reds. We have here ...

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Vintage 1970's Long Dresses, go for the MAXI look

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm0TH5oYhe3bl7T6HhM37j31quQlflegkIonbTG8Tyr-nq7Ss_kyW225Qkxc9_nIrQRmoXUcb8U3mVWEZej9YytBo2_D43ayjTCAmnP6IM8xqNWfOi8-DVXExymI4xa5wIW3wYmodWaTw/s1600-h/longjersey.2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371342465904203506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm0TH5oYhe3bl7T6HhM37j31quQlflegkIonbTG8Tyr-nq7Ss_kyW225Qkxc9_nIrQRmoXUcb8U3mVWEZej9YytBo2_D43ayjTCAmnP6IM8xqNWfOi8-DVXExymI4xa5wIW3wYmodWaTw/s400/longjersey.2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" /></a>When is a long dress not glamorous? One of the best eras for full length in the 20th century was during the 1970's when hemlines fell. While daytime dresses may have been mini then, wearing pants took over in a big way. For special events and leisure, long length dresses such as the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21747505">soft version shown above</a> were the perfect choice for creating a dramatic entrance. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8sf4l_6pDlRSVZmGFTdSYspD59e2mD27kJt8_Hc4NSgb0tuoh8JQGNMKfrKi9bYekfYZ3sc-pnV_xMZO1BYUjromHJz84yi-U6whI9q3e50R1TVYJuISofuIE5nSRlBnF4_HCsumLqYM/s1600-h/pink+diamond+inset.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371338142306227970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8sf4l_6pDlRSVZmGFTdSYspD59e2mD27kJt8_Hc4NSgb0tuoh8JQGNMKfrKi9bYekfYZ3sc-pnV_xMZO1BYUjromHJz84yi-U6whI9q3e50R1TVYJuISofuIE5nSRlBnF4_HCsumLqYM/s400/pink+diamond+inset.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Spinning off from the boho hippie looks, long dresses became more refined and sexy as the decade progressed, sporting cut away halters and strappy necklines. Creative draping using popular knits made for looks that were influenced by the 1930's and 1940's. This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29479398">pink knit dress</a> has a great geometric focus to the draped bodice. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckhDCilP1AGDHDM_kME-PirLi9Lc9wok5Lv4xbCy6Yseagn6mCzV_9v-BdxxZE45tYbbzJ20NaQJmzhkuymVj8aUtjNV1xpJExRFmVYSb7S_cfIOwNvchs7z5NB_eqCh8wdYgmvZm1CQa/s1600-h/70s+long+airbrush+in+blues.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371342198477661490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckhDCilP1AGDHDM_kME-PirLi9Lc9wok5Lv4xbCy6Yseagn6mCzV_9v-BdxxZE45tYbbzJ20NaQJmzhkuymVj8aUtjNV1xpJExRFmVYSb7S_cfIOwNvchs7z5NB_eqCh8wdYgmvZm1CQa/s400/70s+long+airbrush+in+blues.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Bias cut silhouettes of Harlow and Kate Hepburn were popular, but produced instead in printed or solid colored Qiana and tricot knits like the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28265474">brush print dress</a> above. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrdNsP0oJAbNDVuoZlAh6pbP1HWZduJ26NkOyQY34A6q-iE8H-havC8bJ8k3IZCxunHmdKVhGve8x23W540-Z8mTIbHYBzMlVg8X5_gI-cQKTFWFaiovTexHhLlQjcyhwN42LRv592usV/s1600-h/P8240491.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371344071363427122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrdNsP0oJAbNDVuoZlAh6pbP1HWZduJ26NkOyQY34A6q-iE8H-havC8bJ8k3IZCxunHmdKVhGve8x23W540-Z8mTIbHYBzMlVg8X5_gI-cQKTFWFaiovTexHhLlQjcyhwN42LRv592usV/s400/P8240491.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>At the end of the 1970's decade, Halston infused fashion with a strong sensibility towards liquid drapery and body conscious fit with a Grecian style. If you are seeking fashion that is sexy, sophisticated and show stopping, this is the look to find. You won't be disappointed!

Vintage 1970's Long Dresses, go for the MAXI look

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Vintage Dresses: Cool ideas for Sun & Summer

Icey, cool, floating softly, Dresses of summer, come winter we'll dream about them... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVegGZTvNHz_vxrv8IUxgs4fA7vEUx429xKXoP-DbHZnXquNz83POGz6j43tHolG62zG7kK0-57opSJwxTqekCsqyCosqv0qXkU51_dVJwGyQGfrCD37QqSCETl-tj4pXFhfMXo5OeXTm/s1600-h/P7170087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359931263436790882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVegGZTvNHz_vxrv8IUxgs4fA7vEUx429xKXoP-DbHZnXquNz83POGz6j43tHolG62zG7kK0-57opSJwxTqekCsqyCosqv0qXkU51_dVJwGyQGfrCD37QqSCETl-tj4pXFhfMXo5OeXTm/s400/P7170087.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXV_mD5nZwopyhoMSSrx_Avg0NUkR5YHpCDZVS9HAgZJSlzhnR8eNz_V-lV0vjSb0Go77AYrSZ6eTLG4BxJIxomx3xcKOO9n1eHBPf4YhX4KkzBlB2RrVoWxAtsf0jeD39FLE_9zK5dqB/s1600-h/P7170062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359931079349524594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXV_mD5nZwopyhoMSSrx_Avg0NUkR5YHpCDZVS9HAgZJSlzhnR8eNz_V-lV0vjSb0Go77AYrSZ6eTLG4BxJIxomx3xcKOO9n1eHBPf4YhX4KkzBlB2RrVoWxAtsf0jeD39FLE_9zK5dqB/s400/P7170062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0I1P9g8tmiw7BXdJ37W-xhxZwYXuncgIbOWigfUjQmuNvF3c9DSlIANtkCUC2Vi49r0JGv2XVQVl75W96vKEAw6Th-ErN7-ygxAdgvSiIfgjjb7nioAhiAipXu_NFNiJ0p5I82dkls8M/s1600-h/P7170093.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359930731696964850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0I1P9g8tmiw7BXdJ37W-xhxZwYXuncgIbOWigfUjQmuNvF3c9DSlIANtkCUC2Vi49r0JGv2XVQVl75W96vKEAw6Th-ErN7-ygxAdgvSiIfgjjb7nioAhiAipXu_NFNiJ0p5I82dkls8M/s400/P7170093.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" /></a> These can be yours now at <a href="http://www.etsy.com /shop.php?user_id=6215531">Pintuckstyle on Etsy</a>. Drop by and sit a spell, we have a jug of tea in the 'fridge, and a rocker on the front porch for you.

Vintage Dresses: Cool ideas for Sun & Summer

Icey, cool, floating softly, Dresses of summer, come winter we'll dream about them... These can be yours now at /shop.php?user_id=621553...

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