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Vintage or Retro: 1950's Sun Dress

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcdbSmWjmcZq_uHvYeAeQa2afyn0ixl3E8Ev1SXF7BiYmKif87MP6LhyVVJ94ESlF8tjvd7CpCorYj_dM_PoeZnKDiks-fFv9TF0d22xIcZv8_CV6wy3Y32ltpdU0jM7IMySPfZjKkH4/s1600/Slide1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcdbSmWjmcZq_uHvYeAeQa2afyn0ixl3E8Ev1SXF7BiYmKif87MP6LhyVVJ94ESlF8tjvd7CpCorYj_dM_PoeZnKDiks-fFv9TF0d22xIcZv8_CV6wy3Y32ltpdU0jM7IMySPfZjKkH4/s640/Slide1.JPG" width="550" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptpWLTXJA814j00TVaKLZI8M-84-818gTH2G-0wvijxlxd7FRTWMFBZVXuSitlY8GQ9CfjgG3m24lxKyqoU3OWZTXJzCOokX7e7WBB4ZOXh6OnGa4AB6RRYNl-X65eyv9AjipYHvb4rQ/s1600/Slide2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptpWLTXJA814j00TVaKLZI8M-84-818gTH2G-0wvijxlxd7FRTWMFBZVXuSitlY8GQ9CfjgG3m24lxKyqoU3OWZTXJzCOokX7e7WBB4ZOXh6OnGa4AB6RRYNl-X65eyv9AjipYHvb4rQ/s640/Slide2.JPG" width="550" /></a></div> Isn't is amazing how REAL vintage is often better priced than the copies? This example compares a light blue denim 1950's sun dress with a super cute buttoned back against a new retro style copy in orange. As you look closely, notice that the vintage has many more details, like the great pockets. Both have eye catching full skirt panels in multi-color tones, both are sleeveless with scoop necklines. When is comes to comfort, the orignal denim model is all cotton, while the copy has more polyester than cotton in the fabric. Both have back details, the 50's style actually buttons closed, so it can be made to fit just by moving a few buttons over. The new version has fake buttons and a side zipper. What really boggles the mind is that the copy is nearly $100, but the original dress is less than $90. Kinda makes you stop and think, doesn't it! Original Dress is for sale <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108328337/multi-color-denim-sun-dress-vintage">HERE in our PintuckStyle shop on Etsy</a>. Copy dress is available at ModCloth, which lists "vintage clothing" in the tag (shame on them!)

Vintage or Retro: 1950's Sun Dress

Isn't is amazing how REAL vintage is often better priced than the copies? This example compares a light blue denim 1950's sun dress...

7:40 AM

Audrey's Trench Coat

Audrey's Trench Coat

A bit of inspiration for winter styling, this adorable photo of Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant comes from 1963, and shows her wearing a trenc...

7:42 AM

Measureing for Vintage: What's Your Size?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Xq-X1wwDtGihwsDaM8KzJLoP-WQ_HcbmEdj946DTxhWK6NkJR5gPDxAEsWx27omdpk197z0KHrjILe_MYhvmI0VzmBAgXx0Nt72gybLK7FtGjirUL6VVuUMTHn3JQvGO7ZxS_RpJNtbe/s1600/IMG_5573.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630859126477173938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Xq-X1wwDtGihwsDaM8KzJLoP-WQ_HcbmEdj946DTxhWK6NkJR5gPDxAEsWx27omdpk197z0KHrjILe_MYhvmI0VzmBAgXx0Nt72gybLK7FtGjirUL6VVuUMTHn3JQvGO7ZxS_RpJNtbe/s400/IMG_5573.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" /></a> Fashion garments that are more than 20 years old tend to be sized differently than the clothes we wear today. Understanding current sizing measurements can help when reviewing vintage fashion in your size. Here is a modern commercial size chart that I developed from several top websites. Check your own measurements with this chart to see your standard size in modern fashion. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-cTaLloQCT4RNbNkzguK7yryTVmH100jM-61eQF4rZc0M5aDJWlps33FiGHkQySwM36-mhCHMrZkBGbky32itqAnuBJGmtApux8I8CA11XTMYNkXIWEt88io_2V92sMH3gGPJNjNtzh7/s1600/SIZE+CHART.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="size chart" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630867642671837234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-cTaLloQCT4RNbNkzguK7yryTVmH100jM-61eQF4rZc0M5aDJWlps33FiGHkQySwM36-mhCHMrZkBGbky32itqAnuBJGmtApux8I8CA11XTMYNkXIWEt88io_2V92sMH3gGPJNjNtzh7/s400/SIZE+CHART.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" /></a> You can use this chart to see if a vintage fashion is close to your size, but remember these rules: RULE #1: Always add wearing ease. What is this? Have enough extra 'wiggle room' in the garment so you can move and breathe! Be sure that it is at least 2" or more larger in the bust than your own bust line and 4" or more larger in the hips than your own hip line. RULE #2: Measure your own vintage fashions that fit best, and use those garment measurements as a guide when shopping for similar fashions online. RULE #3: Measure yourself so you know your own body measurements. Need to Measure yourself? Use this <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/t-sewing-how-to-take-body-measurements.aspx#step1">website</a> to see how it's done: A few things to expect when shopping for vintage: Our waistlines are bigger, so Expect vintage waistlines to be 'too small' if they don't have elastic stretch. (You can let out back darts in most styles for a bit more waistline room) Our Bustlines are bigger, so Expect bustlines to be tight even when the waistline and hips do fit. Vintage fabric rarely stretches, so Don't expect your vintage fashion to have more stretch room than it measures. And remember to wear foundation and undergarments suitable to the style, and you'll have that gorgeous vintage fashion for years to come! I first posted this nearly a year and a half ago, and it seemed like time to put it up again so we can all be reminded what sizes we wear and how to find our fit when we shop for vintage.

Measureing for Vintage: What's Your Size?

Fashion garments that are more than 20 years old tend to be sized differently than the clothes we wear today. Understanding current sizing ...

9:55 PM

Vintage and Modern Sizes

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Xq-X1wwDtGihwsDaM8KzJLoP-WQ_HcbmEdj946DTxhWK6NkJR5gPDxAEsWx27omdpk197z0KHrjILe_MYhvmI0VzmBAgXx0Nt72gybLK7FtGjirUL6VVuUMTHn3JQvGO7ZxS_RpJNtbe/s1600/IMG_5573.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630859126477173938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Xq-X1wwDtGihwsDaM8KzJLoP-WQ_HcbmEdj946DTxhWK6NkJR5gPDxAEsWx27omdpk197z0KHrjILe_MYhvmI0VzmBAgXx0Nt72gybLK7FtGjirUL6VVuUMTHn3JQvGO7ZxS_RpJNtbe/s400/IMG_5573.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" /></a> Fashion garments that are more than 20 years old tend to be sized differently than the clothes we wear today. Understanding current sizing measurements can help when reviewing vintage fashion in your size. Here is a modern commercial size chart that I developed from several top websites. Check your own measurements with this chart to see your standard size in modern fashion. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-cTaLloQCT4RNbNkzguK7yryTVmH100jM-61eQF4rZc0M5aDJWlps33FiGHkQySwM36-mhCHMrZkBGbky32itqAnuBJGmtApux8I8CA11XTMYNkXIWEt88io_2V92sMH3gGPJNjNtzh7/s1600/SIZE+CHART.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="size chart" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630867642671837234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-cTaLloQCT4RNbNkzguK7yryTVmH100jM-61eQF4rZc0M5aDJWlps33FiGHkQySwM36-mhCHMrZkBGbky32itqAnuBJGmtApux8I8CA11XTMYNkXIWEt88io_2V92sMH3gGPJNjNtzh7/s400/SIZE+CHART.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" /></a> You can use this chart to see if a vintage fashion is close to your size, but remember these rules: RULE #1: Always add wearing ease. What is this? Have enough extra 'wiggle room' in the garment so you can move and breathe! Be sure that it is at least 2" or more larger in the bust than your own bust line and 4" or more larger in the hips than your own hip line. RULE #2: Measure your own vintage fashions that fit best, and use those garment measurements as a guide when shopping for similar fashions online. RULE #3: Measure yourself so you, know your own body measurements http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Need to Measure yourself? Use this <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/t-sewing-how-to-take-body-measurements.aspx#step1">website</a> to see how it's done: A few things to expect when shopping for vintage: Our waistlines are bigger, so Expect vintage waistlines to be 'too small' if they don't have elastic stretch. (You can let out back darts in most styles for a bit more waistline room) Our Bustlines are bigger, so Expect bustlines to be tight even when the waistline and hips do fit. Vintage fabric rarely stretches, so Don't expect your vintage fashion to have more stretch room than it measures. And remember to wear foundation and undergarments suitable to the style, and you'll have that gorgeous vintage fashion for years to come!

Vintage and Modern Sizes

Fashion garments that are more than 20 years old tend to be sized differently than the clothes we wear today. Understanding current sizing ...

5:42 PM

Midi Skirts from the 80's

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xRc0ve1dk3-wvjDayBQcXzO_6ZKu1cQPEidH3Gi4PfpGZ6iENUGCjSPLwvbB5tHiGzjCOMhx4qUTxnQWa0vli-6J8PCskiKYUIHHAA9Ub9LkrqODVxGkVV9-Sgew65Pmd0CzNe14k0pk/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="89s skirt" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629353370381305378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xRc0ve1dk3-wvjDayBQcXzO_6ZKu1cQPEidH3Gi4PfpGZ6iENUGCjSPLwvbB5tHiGzjCOMhx4qUTxnQWa0vli-6J8PCskiKYUIHHAA9Ub9LkrqODVxGkVV9-Sgew65Pmd0CzNe14k0pk/s400/IMG_0555.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 423px; height: 500px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNCwbt0N5z79FlrEc5pzr6acxZK2tDwjqyDJzUw3jDII3e85UuQpjuUGgNYACnZOxxtzRj3OwyPKo7SePr6Qm-c8juXaFbfKT-BA-S1QFpcCdQ2ynABWI_JITXaNAiW5AbNMUeOb5a8dK/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629353178829469858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNCwbt0N5z79FlrEc5pzr6acxZK2tDwjqyDJzUw3jDII3e85UuQpjuUGgNYACnZOxxtzRj3OwyPKo7SePr6Qm-c8juXaFbfKT-BA-S1QFpcCdQ2ynABWI_JITXaNAiW5AbNMUeOb5a8dK/s400/IMG_0557.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 500px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCR203iHM9StwTmMlEpnWIqz4f67HkiVMQ1kk7DWJlE9Tw01Yjx9c2VAAQ1M6ZkpQdAo790MBYMsv6BZy4hc2VFl7TKA46opItcyg3Mpi8XQS8is2rCuG2yk_CnZsVDZsiok3XPhZhtaG/s1600/IMG_0559.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629353007850368834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCR203iHM9StwTmMlEpnWIqz4f67HkiVMQ1kk7DWJlE9Tw01Yjx9c2VAAQ1M6ZkpQdAo790MBYMsv6BZy4hc2VFl7TKA46opItcyg3Mpi8XQS8is2rCuG2yk_CnZsVDZsiok3XPhZhtaG/s400/IMG_0559.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 500px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Qfnz1VxENmBmim5Ep78L8toA8LHzolhpcUoGPJlTQ2wVWQ84eUUbORcH9Qoa1_2WK7nPu8FXd8c_cxjpa3Lys1bFwFsvYUOaMnSn73JWuu5OJYDrzy1yVZ4fy6lFoLH54uOu6xORejPA/s1600/IMG_0554.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629352875563675346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Qfnz1VxENmBmim5Ep78L8toA8LHzolhpcUoGPJlTQ2wVWQ84eUUbORcH9Qoa1_2WK7nPu8FXd8c_cxjpa3Lys1bFwFsvYUOaMnSn73JWuu5OJYDrzy1yVZ4fy6lFoLH54uOu6xORejPA/s400/IMG_0554.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 500px;" /></a> Vintage fashion from the 1980's has alot to offer when it comes to details. Here are a few mid 1980 fashion illustrations of some great midi style skirts that have interesting details and silhouettes.

Midi Skirts from the 80's

Vintage fashion from the 1980's has alot to offer when it comes to details. Here are a few mid 1980 fashion illustrations of some great...

4:23 PM

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

Retro or Vintage? 1960's Suit

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBUk9kOYJlHxvPtFmZRpZeIdzZHYc3jynL_bowt5-2LKijXYxHedC4-_JUpgMUqEusjCpj_XA0_jeg2LOTx7GFdQ_pM0vqA9XbPR-SVKBUGLljNak7E4VikFdLNd-yXph2pmtInvU4diE/s1600/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="1960's vintage suit" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574694150590042930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBUk9kOYJlHxvPtFmZRpZeIdzZHYc3jynL_bowt5-2LKijXYxHedC4-_JUpgMUqEusjCpj_XA0_jeg2LOTx7GFdQ_pM0vqA9XbPR-SVKBUGLljNak7E4VikFdLNd-yXph2pmtInvU4diE/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a>Vintage 1960 style suits are back in fashion. Was it Mad Men, or are we just ready to dress up again? It seems that vintage styles just keep inspiring our best designs for Fall 2011. Here Marc Jacobs, who often references his favorite decade de jour has lifted a classic suit silhouette from 1960 an sent it down the runway. Gorgeous! But wait, don't we have many of the original c. 1960 lovelies still waiting to be worn? If this style speaks to you, don't look further than the vintage shops that carry quality fashions. You'll find the right style, at an amazing price. A British couture suit for only $75? Yes, and isn't this what you really want to wear to dinner with Aunt Jackie when she comes to town next month? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60924191/50s-designer-suit-london-blue-and-black">Blue wool tweed suit, c. 1960, Label: Debeuhaw and Freebody, by Appointment to the Queen, Linen Drapers, to H.M. the Queen. </a>

Retro or Vintage? 1960's Suit

Vintage 1960 style suits are back in fashion. Was it Mad Men, or are we just ready to dress up again? It seems that vintage styles just ke...

8:19 AM

Gloria Swanson: A 20th century 'New Woman'

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9N623rmTOyEWelErEQ3W292huMi-SOTDdJm1i3o-he1JiWVF5aNqrrnM5XiLt4FGIT0Dd_QBzTuyGEr4mcofCHbPpWkGQiJ_qDZw0ZykuIUi84Z9X0FHrEbArnhKq2l_LKwAtafgk1d8/s1600/IMG_5841.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572605091125574962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9N623rmTOyEWelErEQ3W292huMi-SOTDdJm1i3o-he1JiWVF5aNqrrnM5XiLt4FGIT0Dd_QBzTuyGEr4mcofCHbPpWkGQiJ_qDZw0ZykuIUi84Z9X0FHrEbArnhKq2l_LKwAtafgk1d8/s400/IMG_5841.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 585px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjSzfZFCDQ7UhohPVB8biU02z5UciKUByF4D0IAfW2o1jRN9N0khLttZYNl738s_NvTZrrmoTERROghuVZ0QzriCyBzr62e1vbHQSNeZX3tG9MeG1fffG5t51sASLixeT5TGIN2FfTHR3/s1600/IMG_5832.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572604943153480450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjSzfZFCDQ7UhohPVB8biU02z5UciKUByF4D0IAfW2o1jRN9N0khLttZYNl738s_NvTZrrmoTERROghuVZ0QzriCyBzr62e1vbHQSNeZX3tG9MeG1fffG5t51sASLixeT5TGIN2FfTHR3/s400/IMG_5832.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 460px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8bY32UOIdHEOm4qvlhiRDVxaUJdfwbAU_g4pa4JOAJfAN7WpphO3Q3RCWtaALnTewduDQJkxT3I1J7zp-iLveFZQvfK80s8Jd95e-dOOFFnqgOsZnukLrF2M45ESzDIQb77DhjA7tmA9/s1600/IMG_5854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572604689688849330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8bY32UOIdHEOm4qvlhiRDVxaUJdfwbAU_g4pa4JOAJfAN7WpphO3Q3RCWtaALnTewduDQJkxT3I1J7zp-iLveFZQvfK80s8Jd95e-dOOFFnqgOsZnukLrF2M45ESzDIQb77DhjA7tmA9/s400/IMG_5854.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/uthrc/00154/hrc-00154.html">Gloria Swanson</a> was an early film actress, born in 1899, she lived through the boom years of the film industry. By today's standards, Gloria was far ahead of most women in her day. Her acting career brought fame and wealth to her, giving her the flexibility to work on many projects that would benefit women and others. One of these was her ongoing design partnership with an American fashion company, Puritan Fashion Corp, from 1950 through 1982 (she would have been 83 years old at the time). For Purtain, Gloria designed for the "Forever Young" label, traveling around the country showcasing her styles and giving women advice on style and beauty. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQHf3j3B_LESH_loOpZE-7q72dR4tWsfxD7ki5yQDNrsm8bFderiJyxT7jgjUhUrfIBviQdZdiwUKnPJVbhG-WJiz9brFCmQjimQOOLG4HEc0eWpRRxow6FZfncLDDl0roaXh3ehBwagA/s1600/PA310214.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572603575232752578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQHf3j3B_LESH_loOpZE-7q72dR4tWsfxD7ki5yQDNrsm8bFderiJyxT7jgjUhUrfIBviQdZdiwUKnPJVbhG-WJiz9brFCmQjimQOOLG4HEc0eWpRRxow6FZfncLDDl0roaXh3ehBwagA/s400/PA310214.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 600px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nkPS_qL1XGvCvhR-xHrUGaqYjQdJL6jl-FC7vY-ipUvXXWXDKAXG9lhHCa1Dja7HDowZscIYb25lFOxFT9nKN4f6YVPaZxunAtxQ_3BseUeur3AJ2tHg_XsFue1AwteZtmPAaEAaRt8g/s1600/P3130040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572603115616864578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nkPS_qL1XGvCvhR-xHrUGaqYjQdJL6jl-FC7vY-ipUvXXWXDKAXG9lhHCa1Dja7HDowZscIYb25lFOxFT9nKN4f6YVPaZxunAtxQ_3BseUeur3AJ2tHg_XsFue1AwteZtmPAaEAaRt8g/s400/P3130040.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 600px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYL0ceWDxCZMl067rvm5uLLqlzcybSd7GP7vdrbAfAbGL-9X2EWl42Qgu2t7CAohy-WahSrtzyZG3RYnm45YfErSvv7NjUObzEgR_SLAxi_Ssmz5JtYI8xmiuDf6zMDkt_m-8maeOLbXfC/s1600/P3130034.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572602931274768578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYL0ceWDxCZMl067rvm5uLLqlzcybSd7GP7vdrbAfAbGL-9X2EWl42Qgu2t7CAohy-WahSrtzyZG3RYnm45YfErSvv7NjUObzEgR_SLAxi_Ssmz5JtYI8xmiuDf6zMDkt_m-8maeOLbXfC/s400/P3130034.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKhgLLp06mJ6x4RHO-RcfA5JGHL_2Ax6zqsbe-wz0_08Aof58yUB7cKxHcn58ortuec3_doYB3BP1_Hc81TSh6yiEJ34gSYXC4rlJxknM3pU74skwHxsUlfcffaZ5nKzfRxnKqneOZnzw/s1600/P3130051.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572602783104782450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKhgLLp06mJ6x4RHO-RcfA5JGHL_2Ax6zqsbe-wz0_08Aof58yUB7cKxHcn58ortuec3_doYB3BP1_Hc81TSh6yiEJ34gSYXC4rlJxknM3pU74skwHxsUlfcffaZ5nKzfRxnKqneOZnzw/s400/P3130051.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 300px;" /></a> Gloria Swanson's interests were wide: the arts, politics and inventions are included in her roster or achievements. A champion of natural foods, she campaigned in the 1950's for product labeling and food additive legislation. She also championed women on many levels. Politically she would protest tax rates for single people (1972) and supported the rights of senior citizens (1980's). Overall, many of her achievements are unknown. In the end, she was obviously an amazing 'New Woman' of the 20th century! The "Forever Young" labeled dresses seen here show Gloria's best fashion design technique: have texture and visual interest at the neckline, and widen the shoulders so that the hips appear more narrow. Add to that a flared skirt or hipline pockets as artful drapery. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/11776014"> pink lace dress</a> above has a trim in bias cording that is scrolled around the neckline and around a flared skirt hem. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68080571/1950s-light-blue-linen-mad-men-era">blue linen dress</a> has a neckline trim of dyed to matched textured lace with rhinestone details. Gloria would design dresses to flatter the average woman's figure. She didn't try to cinch in a waist to tightly or cut sleeve too short. These flattering dresses have a great fit for most women, and continue today to be sought after for their 1950's vintage styling that fit a modern contemporary figure. Find out more about Gloria Swanson: <a href="http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/uthrc/00154/hrc-00154.html">Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Texas, Austin</a>: The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68080571/1950s-light-blue-linen-mad-men-era">Blue dress</a> is currently offered for sale in our shop. The Pink dress has been sold.

Gloria Swanson: A 20th century 'New Woman'

Gloria Swanson was an early film actress, born in 1899, she lived through the boom years of the film industry. By today's standards, G...

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Great VINTAGE FASHION blogs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3733ohOFtvPPjQWniD1MTLyLVH-1qoR7a83dSdCg6Uo2cakGDB8ygxwDz6igt8J68WdnBrYRtRrMLAKwELUbrbQOqQJ9M1K6_FkdlvXhRi-pUgs7XJOoc30qPC4aYca6RLFUr4iADJLh/s1600/IMG_3543.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Jacques Tiffeau" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560259383738795058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3733ohOFtvPPjQWniD1MTLyLVH-1qoR7a83dSdCg6Uo2cakGDB8ygxwDz6igt8J68WdnBrYRtRrMLAKwELUbrbQOqQJ9M1K6_FkdlvXhRi-pUgs7XJOoc30qPC4aYca6RLFUr4iADJLh/s400/IMG_3543.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 600px;" /></a> Here's a few Vintage Fashion blogs that I think are great fun. See one you haven't visited before? Cruise by and say "hi". <a href="http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/">Couture Allure Vintage Fashion</a> Such eye candy! I just love to see what beauties she's found. They are always gorgeous. <a href="http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com/">Wearing History</a> Neat articles about fashion history, along with sewing projects. It's a fun read. <a href="http://vestedbeevintage.blogspot.com/">Vestedbee Vintage</a> I love the way she styles and wears her vintage finds. This is a great jumping off point into fashion trends with vintage pieces. Image photo: Fall/Winter 1960 Both outfits are in plaid wool by Jacques Tiffeau, who won his first Coty Award that year as an American designer.

Great VINTAGE FASHION blogs

Here's a few Vintage Fashion blogs that I think are great fun. See one you haven't visited before? Cruise by and say "hi"....

10:28 AM

Lilli Ann: 1950's Swing Coat

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-hcJn3shWtCccfSNMSUUouQ7TGFmo7URBYPqkxQPkSqjwp4686E0-GgymPTeEvIr9tTDrLfWUhwJiSVQcJr-UQGdHYWmeGmBZqRl9DSwdTXQFz08Zs-1hiu66zXAqyRFvZ_W7ORwmpe4/s1600/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550040121598229090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-hcJn3shWtCccfSNMSUUouQ7TGFmo7URBYPqkxQPkSqjwp4686E0-GgymPTeEvIr9tTDrLfWUhwJiSVQcJr-UQGdHYWmeGmBZqRl9DSwdTXQFz08Zs-1hiu66zXAqyRFvZ_W7ORwmpe4/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 530px;" /></a>In vintage fashion, a Lilli Ann label brings to mind the San Francisco design house that specialized in drama and fashion flash. It is noted for wonderful wool coats and suits produced following WWII. Although the company history spans several decades, the late 1940's through mid-1960's era are probably the most popular eras for Lilli Ann collectors. I wanted to share one of my Lilli Ann study garments with you. It dates from the early to mid-1950's. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeHpM1pYy0Y_aink-BKSfLoIw3ClazKRHJamNlS0NJB7paW464K5OqkQTE9Aj2P3g3_zYc0BYUaCdYuD6egMgO6O0RZGC9rML467fC4LtetAGfW4xUrDZ_dQmOXr6NnygCUr-HQIHuOEP/s1600/Lilli+Ann+coat.2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550042001200217874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeHpM1pYy0Y_aink-BKSfLoIw3ClazKRHJamNlS0NJB7paW464K5OqkQTE9Aj2P3g3_zYc0BYUaCdYuD6egMgO6O0RZGC9rML467fC4LtetAGfW4xUrDZ_dQmOXr6NnygCUr-HQIHuOEP/s400/Lilli+Ann+coat.2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 530px; height: 400px;" /></a>Probably the first thing you will notice is the sheer weight of this black wool coat. It is really heavy, in part due to the thick, lush fur blend wool that was produced in post war France for Lilli Ann. The shiny fur guard hairs produce a glimmer that is unmistakable. The silhouette for this coat is a wide 'swing' or 'A Line' cut. Its wide hem is very full, enhanced by pleats in front that fall from the neckline. Appliqued on the wool are black velvet stripes that widen towards the hem. These chevron down the center back seam line, creating a pointed optical illusion at the hem. The stripes are wound around the coat, starting in the upper front and ending in a chevron point at back. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAGlmdNP-8FwEOTiPQQrvED9DY1SxuESpr7_SdUlLDg894QNZY9F7FC_k41gdUV_ziJqrPN8v6KNdzskaEeLggK2vxn7ERmjRqzJp4OREipsj91rX76jzgRTFM-1FLmzb-lWqnof-yIZA/s1600/Lilli+Ann+coat.3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550041835670359202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAGlmdNP-8FwEOTiPQQrvED9DY1SxuESpr7_SdUlLDg894QNZY9F7FC_k41gdUV_ziJqrPN8v6KNdzskaEeLggK2vxn7ERmjRqzJp4OREipsj91rX76jzgRTFM-1FLmzb-lWqnof-yIZA/s400/Lilli+Ann+coat.3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 530px; height: 400px;" /></a>To compliment this 'A line' shape, the sleeves have width at the elbow and gather into narrow wrists. These are accented by deep turned back cuffs. An equally wide pilgrim collar can button to the chest. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wl7ebR8TEVvcMWEpPxy-6Ip5CAcqAst94q5tGoS7WW05EzTAz6xWyHRGqspdI0BhUBZGt8ktePUCM7r1dXlVP6St8QnIum6VPhkjOx1_YKC424_HYkuE96WD5HJnP-uHtmAdFqYDxPGg/s1600/Slide12.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550039159587286642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wl7ebR8TEVvcMWEpPxy-6Ip5CAcqAst94q5tGoS7WW05EzTAz6xWyHRGqspdI0BhUBZGt8ktePUCM7r1dXlVP6St8QnIum6VPhkjOx1_YKC424_HYkuE96WD5HJnP-uHtmAdFqYDxPGg/s400/Slide12.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 530px;" /></a>When looking to date this coat, I found several Lilli Ann coats of the same textile. Often these have a 'fit and flare' princess seamed silhouette. These two types of coats seem to form the main silhouette selection at Lilli Ann during the early 1950's. Wide collars were popular, and are almost always part of the look. This picture group shows a Lilli Ann coat and others typical of the era. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtmJscKblRZBLakPo8QYNt8OmDoyEwcF8AEQhv9yW46IpIAL3cr9JptIsFIyusVs4DZjUPddYKV7MRsbmKdp6xYcYUAfsA28ykB-eZoT3A5-mvHSOFyWD0D5kRWINU34ENOtBoP28TxM-/s1600/Lilli+Ann+coat.1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550042167830602466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtmJscKblRZBLakPo8QYNt8OmDoyEwcF8AEQhv9yW46IpIAL3cr9JptIsFIyusVs4DZjUPddYKV7MRsbmKdp6xYcYUAfsA28ykB-eZoT3A5-mvHSOFyWD0D5kRWINU34ENOtBoP28TxM-/s400/Lilli+Ann+coat.1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 530px; height: 400px;" /></a>The drafts of this coat are drawn to scale and show the coat in detail with its very wide skirt. The front pleats are also apparent in the draft, along with the placement of the velvet appliques. I hope this great coat can be an inspiration to you. Many elements are very easily reproduced. Especially trying the chevron applique could make a 'ho hum' coat simply fabulous! And if you collect vintage, keep your eye out. You never know where a Lilli Ann coat will be hiding! More articles on Lilli Ann: <a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2009/07/lilli-ann-suits-from-1940s-early-years.html">1940's suits</a> <a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2009/09/lilli-ann-vintage-suits-from-1950s.html">1950's and 60's suits</a> <a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2010/03/lilli-ann-1950s-jackets-that-inspire.html">1950's Jackets</a> <a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2010/05/lilli-ann-into-1980s.html">1980's Jacket</a> <a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="none" data-via="Pintucks" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

Lilli Ann: 1950's Swing Coat

In vintage fashion, a Lilli Ann label brings to mind the San Francisco design house that specialized in drama and fashion flash. It is note...

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