Showing posts with label 1940's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1940's. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

1940s Lace Illusion Dress

Panels of sheer embroidered lace are inserted into the bodice of this 1940s dress.  Wear a slip underneath!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Vintage 1940s Decoupaged Purse

A vintage 1940s purse has a circular wooden inset with a decoupaged rose on top.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

1940s Juliard Vintage Coat

The sleeve on a 1940s fit 'n flare coat has a large balloon sleeve.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Vintage 1940s Castillo Couture Coat

This documented 1947 silk coat by Antonio Castillo for Elizabeth Arden has self fabric halo buttons and hand worked bound buttonholes.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Monday, April 1, 2013

1940s Evening Gown

This 1940s evening gown features a band of sequins at the neckline.  The sequins are a blend of 4 different colors which gives a gorgeous effect.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Vintage Penneys Foremost Denim Jacket

A vintage Penney's Foremost denim jacket has branded buttons and a double pleated front placket.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

1940s Beaded Dress

Beads in the shape of a bow accent the neckline of this 1940s dress.  The blue beads are very subtle against the black.

Monday, November 19, 2012

1940s Beaded Purse

This 1940s purse by Dormar is completely covered in copper colored glass beads.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

1940s Beaded Dress

This 1940s beaded dress has a diamond shaped keyhole opening at the neckline.

Friday, October 19, 2012

1940s Sequined Peplum Dress

A sequined heart on a stem decorates the bodice of this 1940s dress with peplum.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

1940s Vintage High Waist Wool Pants






A pair of 1940s wool pants have 13 anchor buttons fastening the front closing the high waist.

Monday, September 17, 2012

1940s Suit

While not hiding pockets, the curved extensions on this 1940s suit from Bonwit Teller are in the spot where a pocket would normally go.  The curved pieces echo a similar decoration on the collar.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

1940s McGregor Wool Swim Trunks


A pair of vintage swim trunks have a brass buckle closure with a waffle weave belt.

Friday, May 18, 2012

1940s Vintage Gantner Swimsuit

A 1940s Gantner Swimsuit bottom has a drawstring enclosed in an inner casing on the side seam which allows for gathering the side seams shorter.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Vintage 1940s Tailored Khaki Jacket

A vintage 1940s tailored jacket has a separate flap which extends to cover the hip pocket.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

1940s Patriotic Suit

This 1940s suit is decorated with curving slot seams that reveal a red backing.  The suit also has patriotic eagle buttons.

Monday, October 31, 2011

1940s Ribbon Weave Fabric


Vintage 1940s fabric has an embroidered surface which has ribbon work woven on top.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

1940s Philip Mangone Coat

This vintage 1940s coat by Philip Mangone has lantern style sleeves.