Monday, September 24, 2012

1950s Linen Dress

A vintage 1950s linen dress has a rhinestone studded collar.

Friday, September 21, 2012

1950s Emma Domb Evening Gown

The bodice of this 1950s evening gown by Emma Domb is covered in swirls of iridescent sequins, beads and rhinestones.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

1980s Jean Muir Dress

The waistline of a Jean Muir dress has inverted pleats adding fullness to the hips.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

1950s Novelty Print Blouse

This money themed novelty print blouse from the late 1950s has little gold coins attached to the front as decoration.

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.

Friday, September 14, 2012

1950s Gabardine Suit Jacket

This vintage 50s black wool gabardine suit jacket has a double shawl collar.  The outer silk collar is attached with hand stitches and can be easily removed for a second, less dressy look.