Vintage shirtwaist dress

I had intended to post a different dress today, but in view of how much I love my brand new shirtdress, I moved it up to the front of the schedule. Today's post is actually similar to last week's, because the pattern I used is not a vintage reproduction. (shocking, right?) I was perusing our pattern stash last week, unsure what to make, so I decided to take a peek in the box of non-vintage patterns. I thought that maybe, just maybe there would be something in there that I could redeem. I…

Vintage 1950s Yellow Shirtwaist Dress; Size: Medium https://www.etsy.com/listing/214176477/vintage-shirtwaist-classic-dress-1950s

the Iconic shirtwaist dress

Vintage 1950s Striped Shirtwaist Day Dress via Etsy.

1950s Alex Colman Shirtwaist Dress at Robin Clayton Vintage

While known as the unofficial uniform of the classic housewife, today's girl isn't wearing her '50s shirtwaist dress to fulfill archaic ideas of feminine fulfillment. To show how to wear a shirtwaist dress without looking like a housewife, I asked Elegant Musings to style one with modern day funk for looks that are still functional for day, just like the dress was invented to be.

Vintage 1950s Dress 50s Cotton Shirtwaist Full - love the brown - need to make this in my size :)

While known as the unofficial uniform of the classic housewife, today's girl isn't wearing her '50s shirtwaist dress to fulfill archaic ideas of feminine fulfillment. To show how to wear a shirtwaist dress without looking like a housewife, I asked Elegant Musings to style one with modern day funk for looks that are still functional for day, just like the dress was invented to be.

MLK Day Sale 60's Shirtwaist Dress // Vintage 1960s Gingham Print Cotton Shirtwaist Day Dress S

Hepburn Shirtwaister dress via Sew What, Gilly? #nowandthenpatterns #hepburnshirtwaisterdress #tilthesungoesdown #40sdress #50sdress #sewing #vintagesewingpattern #sewingpattern #dressmaking #sewwhatgilly

a cheery, classic early 1960s shirtwaist dress. https://www.etsy.com/listing/109405245/vintage-1960s-dress-50s-60s-paisley

Vintage sewing, vintage patterns, vintage fabric, vintage style

I’m back after another week’s sewing! Without further ado, here’s what I’ve been up to: Monday 8th April Baba Tweedie was extremely obliging today as he slept for about 40 …

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SOIshowoff July: Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress in white from Flo. Love it with the little belt