40s summer dress

Hollywood 1393; ca. 1944; One-Piece Dress. Shaped midsection joins the eight-gored skirt to the fitted bodice. Gathers in shoulder yokes. Collarless shaped neckline. Bracelet length and short sleeves. Aunt Honey's Estate [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] BTW, if you're the one who got to this one before I could, could I buy it from you when you're…

It is easy to see the beginnings of 1950s “New Look” styling in this 1948 pattern by McCall’s. The skirts are fuller, and the focus is on the waist. This is especially noticeable on the dress with the diagonal stripes emphasizing the hourglass shape.

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Women's dresses in the Sears Catalogue, Spring/Summer 1958.

Create a simple and easy 1940s style look using todays wardrobe. Plus what dress, hairstyle and makeup style to choose

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