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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPj2FGd62qGoz1WloT0M6ei5J5BpT2f7m2Ia21fgEoj-Fj2RJh3xYPvbNT-7lg4OYW30K-Llu2dVPkoPxNERf4M3rZnsvt6QtjO-ssnO_30c9IO3wKyKOqFcSLkBm3RPI2MMx-rwaTHNiT/s1600/IMG_6020.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713296385561450994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPj2FGd62qGoz1WloT0M6ei5J5BpT2f7m2Ia21fgEoj-Fj2RJh3xYPvbNT-7lg4OYW30K-Llu2dVPkoPxNERf4M3rZnsvt6QtjO-ssnO_30c9IO3wKyKOqFcSLkBm3RPI2MMx-rwaTHNiT/s400/IMG_6020.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Miss Polka Dots: What? You don't have a Pinterest page? Well, you need one now, since I am on the site and want to see what you are going to 'pin'!<br />...............................<br /><br />Yes, you can now find the photos that catch my eye, pinned to my boards.<br />Pinterest is exactly my kind of thing, so I have to budget my time with it,<br />or everything else would go neglected! <br /><br />I'm "pintuckstyle" : http://pinterest.com/pintuckstyle/<br />or<br />Link on over <a href=" http://pinterest.com/pintuckstyle/">HERE</a><br /><br />...............................<br />p.s.<br />When we pin a photo, let's all try to find the original website for the photo,<br />so the label is true to the source, OK?

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Pintucks Vintage Fashion Trunk Show: Fashions for the Holidays

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We recently held a trunk show at a 1914 Craftsman home in the hills of Southern California.  Our space was in a large master bedroom with a gorgeous old dressing room adjacent.  It provided us with the perfect opportunity to display some holiday dresses and finery.  We had a great time meeting many of our new customers.  It was also fun to reunite with some regular customers from the old Pintucks boutique days!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some dreamy pix from that day in the hills with a view to the sea. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JvXTds6bFX6GislsD8Hj2EKs8UtGFyOw0kwKgEwdTIP4Op_I-OB20RBb9jcYeKlX4zxKbF1-KKqIokOGMOOdlxGY6gxtAwa3cryWZzXBs18MivsH4iawIRcWfyVFO2UcvDAf0yjDp1gb/s1600/PB140056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JvXTds6bFX6GislsD8Hj2EKs8UtGFyOw0kwKgEwdTIP4Op_I-OB20RBb9jcYeKlX4zxKbF1-KKqIokOGMOOdlxGY6gxtAwa3cryWZzXBs18MivsH4iawIRcWfyVFO2UcvDAf0yjDp1gb/s640/PB140056.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC0eaiWzyxvZqQE0Uk2Wn7beGSRWxQIPC9zlA3Qv-6AeEpC4qdK1UoYaMV-aH0-qiGT7WO0fqkMWTtVwQsruW_7n5JCsZ7wB3kuM8CfNEm29Ou3UzVg3_uNAd3ZM408Vav6mjo00LMe1x/s1600/PB140075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC0eaiWzyxvZqQE0Uk2Wn7beGSRWxQIPC9zlA3Qv-6AeEpC4qdK1UoYaMV-aH0-qiGT7WO0fqkMWTtVwQsruW_7n5JCsZ7wB3kuM8CfNEm29Ou3UzVg3_uNAd3ZM408Vav6mjo00LMe1x/s400/PB140075.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFKfQNET_W9ZHLUqS8UUbxrWHVo5HeXGd7qtlAka7xQ_5f8WQkVtmLhuvgkRexpjukVjWT_Icjh9VjVwpZ6KfhQwA-nfkeiiCZow4Ga4U2pkyI5KZmUCHf9-bjqrSm6ICrRVHlA4zVb_y/s1600/PB140060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWFKfQNET_W9ZHLUqS8UUbxrWHVo5HeXGd7qtlAka7xQ_5f8WQkVtmLhuvgkRexpjukVjWT_Icjh9VjVwpZ6KfhQwA-nfkeiiCZow4Ga4U2pkyI5KZmUCHf9-bjqrSm6ICrRVHlA4zVb_y/s400/PB140060.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesxXVMm86cM-lobJcObewhYeeWG34i7YRKIXeYPoJLdG0Fzflm46nr_8seCC4dkiPtVdD3FpQ0h3nq_pLEPIDiqU3JiXN1K7zFqchawsilTbmvuKHloUwADs8X2CtqbnX9t8hYRoxgsru/s1600/PB140073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesxXVMm86cM-lobJcObewhYeeWG34i7YRKIXeYPoJLdG0Fzflm46nr_8seCC4dkiPtVdD3FpQ0h3nq_pLEPIDiqU3JiXN1K7zFqchawsilTbmvuKHloUwADs8X2CtqbnX9t8hYRoxgsru/s400/PB140073.JPG" /></a>

Pintucks Vintage Fashion Trunk Show: Fashions for the Holidays

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Bonnie Cashin: Turn locks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgIMXN5ImTqqDu5JscOIuBQwwgwHoVeodWYIlokUB1Az35GSWesz3DNdpsV37wOjoBzKEGHvjVHZ-IkmU9W2LPMjcM_bKlapGTuKqXNEx8GioGKTEkaWj8tikd1rRV72sRSrjTanRT0Qc/s1600-h/P1050361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgIMXN5ImTqqDu5JscOIuBQwwgwHoVeodWYIlokUB1Az35GSWesz3DNdpsV37wOjoBzKEGHvjVHZ-IkmU9W2LPMjcM_bKlapGTuKqXNEx8GioGKTEkaWj8tikd1rRV72sRSrjTanRT0Qc/s640/P1050361.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Bonnie Cashin turn locks are enough to make you want fall weather year round. There's something in that nifty brass setting that really gives her luxurious jackets and coats a bit of down to earth practicality. I can't begin to imagine the "Eureka" moment when she realized she could apply them to her jackets, after seeing the twist locks in a more utilitarian application.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQezNWgNAHr94viR0QamgZ9LRE59nPjWA008gKB4gsUw5LCyNn3bkF-MGiXvQsWqsAzaStHW5laZIAvNgOMYwUhcT1eAZO1Bws1SmPPRRXtZM4BoNuWxTrkx8ZWao2a3t-nEhjqI7-gu9/s1600-h/P1050332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQezNWgNAHr94viR0QamgZ9LRE59nPjWA008gKB4gsUw5LCyNn3bkF-MGiXvQsWqsAzaStHW5laZIAvNgOMYwUhcT1eAZO1Bws1SmPPRRXtZM4BoNuWxTrkx8ZWao2a3t-nEhjqI7-gu9/s640/P1050332.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Soft pastel suede? Sounds nice, now pop in a twist lock. It's better than a button any day. Zipper? you ask. That's an abutted front seam, but our dear twist locks allow us our overlapped front closure. Casual and elegant at the same time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi137SFHniSnBIayox_eYo9G1REmF2wWX4Z_Wu0TnMRE7KDRPmQ-K3X9LeFErqPPOZu2TtDNjbZwZnS3wGc0AjmoPqoG8o1NcoU6p84_W7NJONszIpUuEm0bz5x59mK3Rg_EG_B7Mw7xypn/s1600-h/P1050333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi137SFHniSnBIayox_eYo9G1REmF2wWX4Z_Wu0TnMRE7KDRPmQ-K3X9LeFErqPPOZu2TtDNjbZwZnS3wGc0AjmoPqoG8o1NcoU6p84_W7NJONszIpUuEm0bz5x59mK3Rg_EG_B7Mw7xypn/s640/P1050333.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Signature loopy wool with leather binding frames a brass twister at the neckline. It seems so logical, this industrial fastening. Without it, we would have gotten bored years ago.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCKKC7LUOkuXm9Fwo4TUFHWIqbbhKd8oLmPooyVGab0TMW6fZupRHZZbjx34Av8YEbjRxk-DjWOKiAfwl6RYZh0lgBHdq4lUbCiJHu9W-fv1_MH-YoPhRJ172_xQNCzu-eKhVyLvbnNwz/s1600-h/P1050351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCKKC7LUOkuXm9Fwo4TUFHWIqbbhKd8oLmPooyVGab0TMW6fZupRHZZbjx34Av8YEbjRxk-DjWOKiAfwl6RYZh0lgBHdq4lUbCiJHu9W-fv1_MH-YoPhRJ172_xQNCzu-eKhVyLvbnNwz/s640/P1050351.JPG" /></a><br /></div>Now you get the picture! Sporty and simple, with a twist of fun. How brilliant, how logical. A master invention for the 20th century.<br /><br /><br /><i>All Bonnie Cashin jackets featured are part of a private collection and are not offered for sale.</i><br /><i>This is the first part of a series on the 20th century American fashion designer, Bonnie Cashin.</i><br /><i>Please do not reprint these images without prior permission, thank you. <br /></i><br /><br /><i> </i> <br /><br /><br /><i></i>

Bonnie Cashin: Turn locks

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How to Clean and Press Vintage Clothing

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nqN1cwtoU8M6iH-Cn_ND_Ro1ayX4jvLy2LWW9V3R7eM653YMYctKeGmYYEiPyBeCE5c18tjZWKnuJLmqAOZOAxn3A53UnqwrHoWzAHQ26CcBnBM7QiZ0-RcHhCrF7Gs2Zf44vEdpxdOr/s1600-h/P7260075.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375452633733470434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nqN1cwtoU8M6iH-Cn_ND_Ro1ayX4jvLy2LWW9V3R7eM653YMYctKeGmYYEiPyBeCE5c18tjZWKnuJLmqAOZOAxn3A53UnqwrHoWzAHQ26CcBnBM7QiZ0-RcHhCrF7Gs2Zf44vEdpxdOr/s800/P7260075.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" /></a><br />How to Clean and Press Cotton, Linen and Rayon fashions is something that every vintage lover should master. Ironing was a skill most young girls learned as late as the 1980's, but once casual wear, polyester and Lycra fabrics dominated the wardrobe,this technique became unnecessary. <br /><br />The following suggestions should help anyone wash, iron or press their fashions, along with some tips for wear. Please note that no technique is fool proof. Some fabrics and garments may appear washable, such as the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28687015">blue 1950's dress</a> above, but are not. It is important to learn how to identify delicate garments. Even so, some fashions will 'fail' when cleaned, and may not be salvageable. Select garments carefully, and learn how to work with vintage. It is worth the effort!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpMdqUkA35xi7UNZeo24XcHDJ3o74W8Lj3ZSiKLkB2ediGXnjELOFfQiKlC3f3bl4wnUoZEonPO0X_n6VDjjMizK5rxqLIU7S8S-Dvjd7JW4Z7R8TBR7gZBcfDcx5wu-WF_Y7EnY8LFh2/s1600-h/P7260110.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375444777257921938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpMdqUkA35xi7UNZeo24XcHDJ3o74W8Lj3ZSiKLkB2ediGXnjELOFfQiKlC3f3bl4wnUoZEonPO0X_n6VDjjMizK5rxqLIU7S8S-Dvjd7JW4Z7R8TBR7gZBcfDcx5wu-WF_Y7EnY8LFh2/s800/P7260110.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" /></a><br />Vintage fashions can become very wrinkled after washing or wearing. Knowing how to keep those wrinkles under control can help maintain the garment's good looks.<br /><br />Cleaning:<br />Garments with tailoring or delicate details should be dry cleaned, but simple dresses are often washable. Test a bit of fabric first. Avoid washing dark colors or shiny rayons (these tips are for the linen-looking rayons). Also avoid washing garments with loose or raveling seam allowances inside the garment. It is also important to identify the lining, and may be easier to send lined garments to be dry cleaned. <br /><br />Whites were traditionally washed, and were often called 'wash dresses' in the early decades of the 20th century. Some vintage garments are not color fast, and contrast details such as bias trim, braid, ribbons and stitching may run or bleed into the main fabric. Avoid washing these, and use dry cleaning instead.<br /><br />Washing:<br />Cold water and baby shampoo will make a good wash for natural fabrics. Rinse out the soap after hand washing, and hang the wet garment up to drip dry (try your shower head as a hanging 'rack'). You may find it easiest to wash in a bowl or bucket in your bath tub, then hand the dripping wet dress there. <br /><br />If using a washing machine, select a gentle cycle and cold water. You may want to test your machine first with a simple garment to be certain that the agitation is not too rough on the fabric and seams. You also may want to pull it out before the spin cycle, as that can wring it with many tight wrinkles. If you want a damp garment, try rolling it in a big beach towel and pressing out the water.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJ6CS7JOAob3A0pzCzuTfCm3yEAbLTMeN1x0O7G8zDcc6UKFJNqGU3jg8gQbPyhB8dR3VKEZHywx4S-TUcYGc7LTKafYWq1BnATARGW2zk_DncmTL5QSMgxO5QVnmdv1zNDjInuZag4sL/s1600-h/P3150114.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375453044213510738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJ6CS7JOAob3A0pzCzuTfCm3yEAbLTMeN1x0O7G8zDcc6UKFJNqGU3jg8gQbPyhB8dR3VKEZHywx4S-TUcYGc7LTKafYWq1BnATARGW2zk_DncmTL5QSMgxO5QVnmdv1zNDjInuZag4sL/s800/P3150114.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;;" /></a><br />Pressing:<br />Press natural fibers while they are damp. This might be towards the end of the hang dry period. If that is not possible, use a spray bottle with water to completely dampen the fabric again. The skirt on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20463131">brown print Mad Men era dress</a> above was pressed from the inside for a smooth look.<br /><br />Spray bottle:<br />Dampen the entire garment and let is sit to absorb the water. You can also use the spray bottle to dampen specific areas that need pressing. To start, press from the inside of the garment first. This will prevent shiny areas of the good side of the outfit at hems and facings. <br /><br />Flip to the good side of the garment for details such as collars, bows and tucks. You may want to 'spritz' the fabric damp again before pressing these areas. Prevent shine by using a press cloth.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokZAqdvT9xOZz05eDVXEv_Ie99f-WgH9gYK-FI12KA4b3TnzXheVLk1tjtiPcbFwZsFqwkKB0KyE-GyMN_Az_2h-wLxzzcLw9VIg1QHzwbbIUlQ1G5o7GRvrIPaTu0HamK90MOVwqOjSg/s1600-h/IMG_3765.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375453763719939842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokZAqdvT9xOZz05eDVXEv_Ie99f-WgH9gYK-FI12KA4b3TnzXheVLk1tjtiPcbFwZsFqwkKB0KyE-GyMN_Az_2h-wLxzzcLw9VIg1QHzwbbIUlQ1G5o7GRvrIPaTu0HamK90MOVwqOjSg/s800/IMG_3765.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br />Press cloth:<br />A linen tea towel or heavy linen handkerchief is a good press cloth. This is usually placed over the area before pressing, to prevent the iron from touching the fashion fabric. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29939650">1950's cotton plaid dress</a> above used a press cloth to keep it clean while we pressed. Press cloths can be soaked in water and laid damp over a stubborn area. When applying the iron, clouds of hot steam may occur, which can burn if you aren't careful. Damp press cloths will be best on thick areas as well.<br /><br />Hanging:<br />When the garment has been pressed, it may still be damp. Hang on a padded hanger to dry completely. A regular hanger with a towel folded over the top like a shawl makes a great padded hanger for damp garments. If you have a shaded area outside, that may help the drying process. Keep colored fabrics out of direct sunlight (try hanging from under a patio umbrella).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIJRO7zYXqqrS1uiwCFRCm2m12442ZlREJv8KaQZvQJ-XK42ga1ya7NZmb078-9uNSx1JTXPBvGY2ZDCC5og3BbSc0nmz-9JQ8iGo6jQH7fYAazERChIy1CiqrzhvtqX5-YohuUJ2rl43/s1600-h/P3150079.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375445029829854930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIJRO7zYXqqrS1uiwCFRCm2m12442ZlREJv8KaQZvQJ-XK42ga1ya7NZmb078-9uNSx1JTXPBvGY2ZDCC5og3BbSc0nmz-9JQ8iGo6jQH7fYAazERChIy1CiqrzhvtqX5-YohuUJ2rl43/s800/P3150079.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br />Wear:<br />Body heat can wrinkle these fabrics very easily. It is recommended that a full length slip be worn as a layer between the dress and body. If a linen garment is tightly fitting, traditional foundation garments are important. Correct under garments are very crucial when wearing fashions designed before about 1965. Getting a close fit will require a girdle (or Spanks) and a sleek fitting bra or bustier. Wearing these under garments will prevent most waistline and hip wrinkles.<br /><br />Hanging:<br />Hang your dress immediately after wearing. It used to be common to hang a dress outside the closet overnight, before re-hanging in a closed closet. A padded hanger will keep many stress wrinkles from developing. Very special dresses may do well on a shaped 1/2 body used for displays. This female form has only the front half of the body, but the shoulder and bustline shaping help soft dresses keep their shape. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23276838">navy 1940's style dress</a> above would be a good style to hang on a padded hanger or form.<br /><br />Storage: <br />Keep your storage dark, dry, cool (think: Egyptian pyramids).<br />Prevent: moths and bugs, dust, mildew, and other weather problems.<br /><br />Flat: some items will store better flat, than hung. Sure, you may have to iron before wearing, but keeping shoulders and bodices from stretching is worth the effort.

How to Clean and Press Vintage Clothing

How to Clean and Press Cotton, Linen and Rayon fashions is something that every vintage lover should master. Ironing was a skill most young...

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House Dresses: Fashion at home, cottony and cute

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDAKLESvfK63SXJCcQ6ydpdhQBlpXv_bIkfgv_juTja_FDkqMr6g8ujD5IsYnE5kAUvvZK4YRAVotrhnh0lw6tzyslCj021t9083t5xF38o6pIwyW2bUmkJu1ieHNYG0rg8clBLys9Ddx/s1600-h/housedress,+dec.28.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365216250291351394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDAKLESvfK63SXJCcQ6ydpdhQBlpXv_bIkfgv_juTja_FDkqMr6g8ujD5IsYnE5kAUvvZK4YRAVotrhnh0lw6tzyslCj021t9083t5xF38o6pIwyW2bUmkJu1ieHNYG0rg8clBLys9Ddx/s400/housedress,+dec.28.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 400px;" /></a>A stepchild of fashion, the humble house dress has been worn in one form or another for centuries. When women's fashionable gowns were silk, this was even more so. Wearing 'wash dresses' of cotton calico allowed mothers and maids to get their chores done, while wearing something cool, comfortable, and easy to launder. The sketch here is from 1928 and shows a simple to sew house dress pattern at a time when home sewing was on the upswing in a growing suburban culture.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UD6s8zbuYH59_wQ2ZEKpKUTn0hx7EysyhUPayADV3I2i02labKUiwaNBrkY77e2k9AZ49wycnKu51lhSR2ntF7YkVotnZ4Q4XS8tLrv4wxWLIrT3BNDA17fGBr4B9XXMfgH9W2PTOYY7/s1600-h/P7260092.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365216573138153122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UD6s8zbuYH59_wQ2ZEKpKUTn0hx7EysyhUPayADV3I2i02labKUiwaNBrkY77e2k9AZ49wycnKu51lhSR2ntF7YkVotnZ4Q4XS8tLrv4wxWLIrT3BNDA17fGBr4B9XXMfgH9W2PTOYY7/s400/P7260092.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Following World War II, a flood of changes affected fashion. The availability of fabrics, both natural and synthetic soared. Add to this the availability of the zipper. This innovation had become popular in apparel during the 1930's, but the war years put a stop to that. After the war, the zipper became a 'must have' element in all apparel. During the late 1940's and through the 1950's, zipper use was at an all time high, as women happily abandoned their buttons for the convenience of a zipper. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=28681004">This house dress</a> pictured above <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531&search_query=house+dress"></a>of cotton calico sports a sweetheart neckline and pockets edged in looped trim. A long center front zipper is set between full length rows of tiny pintucks (label: Nip'N'Tuck).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsM-u54uT9pjh0cB-12dcC5QIDXKtGdqiJVaabcuuzuirK3zNhhZ3sCutqeqY0fN-NpOpAYSnE4yUozGFTIAataUHJZv4ufGR-8a0jmIdguKiuiwpZTcl_I8nQxqOsNRV39E5PXRpRgRg2/s1600-h/P7250026.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365219672715541026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsM-u54uT9pjh0cB-12dcC5QIDXKtGdqiJVaabcuuzuirK3zNhhZ3sCutqeqY0fN-NpOpAYSnE4yUozGFTIAataUHJZv4ufGR-8a0jmIdguKiuiwpZTcl_I8nQxqOsNRV39E5PXRpRgRg2/s400/P7250026.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 400px;" /></a>House dresses changed from being softly fit to becoming more fashion aware during the 1950's and 60's. The sporty rust red version shown here is by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28685312">"Swirl"</a>. This wrapped house dress has huge patch pockets embellished with large appliques of fruit, veggies and kitchen kitch. The back wraps around and snaps at the waistband for a great flexible fit.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzT_4XDLJws9W5AxszwizXFS3Kg1aTLFHHPSQ2P6TF_n6CkMAcif5XYj9FdXNbhH66exAd5jCB_60LhkSh7smKXLqKG2kiJFS1nY3UG8V8s1GbFZ6ZvKTSYgYZV-R_Qh76wnkgCo91o7s/s1600-h/P8080062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371332379037251218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzT_4XDLJws9W5AxszwizXFS3Kg1aTLFHHPSQ2P6TF_n6CkMAcif5XYj9FdXNbhH66exAd5jCB_60LhkSh7smKXLqKG2kiJFS1nY3UG8V8s1GbFZ6ZvKTSYgYZV-R_Qh76wnkgCo91o7s/s400/P8080062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />This cute polka dot dress is by another popular label<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29479812"> "Models Coat"</a>. Originally a cover up for fit and runway models, it has similar 'easy to wear' features as other house dresses.<br /> <br />As young women moved from dresses into pants for day wear during the late 1960's and 1970's, the house dress lost its position in the housewive's<a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531&search_query=house+dress"></a> wardrobe. Jeans, blouses and 'T' shirts took its place to become the prefered apparel for chores and leisure activities at home.<br /><br />More on House Dresses:<br />Fuzzy Lizzie Vintage Clothing: <a href="http://fashionsfinest.fuzzylizzie.com/Swirl.html">overview of 'Swirl' house dresses</a><br />Eda Danese: <a href="http://blackburnandsweetzer.com/2009/02/03/books%E2%80%94the-house-dress-a-story-of-eroticism-and-fashion/">The House Dress</a>

House Dresses: Fashion at home, cottony and cute

A stepchild of fashion, the humble house dress has been worn in one form or another for centuries. When women's fashionable gowns were s...

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Viva La Moda: Bridal Styles in VINTAGE!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQbUTqhaITQJKdl77Y1y72WJpdG1pts0aZLeXD1OgnQSgLlusQQLegMHGSZWZn4sekw12FOtrQwMhDgkAitYklcl8FzFPqnqGHiNJvR-ZWR1r3EpbShhVA7icrYksT8nJdcRufktsA89k/s1600-h/vivalasvegas.dress+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345402258149429186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQbUTqhaITQJKdl77Y1y72WJpdG1pts0aZLeXD1OgnQSgLlusQQLegMHGSZWZn4sekw12FOtrQwMhDgkAitYklcl8FzFPqnqGHiNJvR-ZWR1r3EpbShhVA7icrYksT8nJdcRufktsA89k/s400/vivalasvegas.dress+collage.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" /></a><br />We LOVE the latest issue of Viva La Moda--which is fast becoming the best new fashion mag out this month.<a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><br /><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQhyphenhyphenicsM6Hs2tY7a8x7M6qQsOEW0obCfNgHBXtgV3ih8-lZIJOa708Oc2AF8lU-tzRBYDpQL_CPI-QCTE02YZK9nDWEM_uyzIWxf9hWtHMXfxxsKgV5msOSvr_wQBA6Gha1EQHkc0JOYF/s1600-h/VivalaModa,May.09cover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345405604351633634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQhyphenhyphenicsM6Hs2tY7a8x7M6qQsOEW0obCfNgHBXtgV3ih8-lZIJOa708Oc2AF8lU-tzRBYDpQL_CPI-QCTE02YZK9nDWEM_uyzIWxf9hWtHMXfxxsKgV5msOSvr_wQBA6Gha1EQHkc0JOYF/s400/VivalaModa,May.09cover.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 251px;" /></a></a>The current issue features both original fashions, along with vintage styles. My article, "VEGAS WEDDING" has a fun selection of vintage dresses perfect for any type of Las Vegas you want to plan (or any fun wedding in your own home town). This article starts on page 23, so go there to find it and more details about where to find the super cute dresses in the pix above! <br /><br />(click on the LOGO below, or try: http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc)<a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc"></a><br /><a href="http://www.vivalamoda.co.cc" target="_blank"><img alt="VivaLaModa magazine" height="150" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3325893091_b3441fe07f_o.jpg" width="150" /></a>

Viva La Moda: Bridal Styles in VINTAGE!

We LOVE the latest issue of Viva La Moda--which is fast becoming the best new fashion mag out this month. The current issue features both or...

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