1950s coats for women

The following are links to some ready-made or custom made Regency dresses, new empire waist dresses, sewing patterns, cheap regency era costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories ideal for your unique Jane Austen, Emma, and Bridgerton outfit. Look at Cottagecore for even more soft, romantic trendy fashions. Regency Jane Austen Dresses & Shoes The time of

1950s coats were beautifully constructed and varied slightly in styles, fabrics, and design. Most coats were long, some coming all the way to the ankle, but others went just below the knee or sat right around the hip. Typical fabrics included camel hair, wool velour, wool fleece, tweed, and fur or cashmere if you could

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Simplicity 3761; ©1951; Misses' and Women's Coat Dress, Coat and Robe: This versatile style is cut in four sections. The shawl collar which may be turned up or down in the back is cut in one with the front. The push-up sleeves are cut in one with the back and front. The self fabric belt can be wrapped around the waistline twice and tied. Featured in Martin Velvet '52-'53 Fall and Winter Patterns As featured in Simplicity Printed Patterns, May 1952 As worn by Jeanne Crain in Simplicity…

Simplicity 4090; ©1952; Misses' and Women's Coat in Half Sizes: This fitted coat is double breasted and features a pointed collar and wide cuffs. Pockets are concealed in the side seams. Full length sleeves, a three button closing, and top stitching on the collar, cuffs and front edges of the coat style View 1. View 2 has three-quarter length sleeves and a one button closing at the waistline. 13 pattern pieces. [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact…

Back in late 2013, I penned a post called Ten Cold Weather Vintage Wardrobe Staples that was inspired by no small part by the scads of comments that I get from fellow vintage fashion fans around the world regarding how to keep sporting old school styles when the temperature is chillier than that of a snowman convention. If you haven't read that post yet (or want a refresher) I encourage you to check it out, as every last item listed there remains a firm favourite of mine for cold weather…

White Wool Swing Coat, photo Nina Leen 1954

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