1937 Glamorous Couture Fashion from Paris and Vogue

Shirred to a high waistline, this exquisite lamé-topped dress has the allure you need for cocktails and dinner! The black crepe croisette fabric is molded to you - seductive and slim. Note that the inspired turban matches the frock. Such sophistication - it's a movie star pose and movie star glamour. :)

Cigarette not required. ;)

Winter Fashion from 1937 - Glamour Coat

It's the "new glamour from Paris" for the 1937 - 1938 winter season! All is immensely alluring, charming. Wear this brilliant coat to a football game? Why not! This beautiful fitted coat of Shetland tweed has a Black Persian lamb collar, high scalloped pockets, soft pleats, and a leather belt to give you a tinier waistline.;) And don't forget the felt hat trimmed with matching black Persian lamb. What smart women wear and want to wear - and featured in "Vogue". :D

Only $75.00 back in 1937. Yummmmm!

Gathers and Draped Necklines Inspire 1970s Elegance!

This Vogue 2810 dress features a draped turtleneck, saddle yoke that extends into incredibly dramatic full sleeves with deep cuffs, gathered bodice, inset belt, and gathered skirt. Delicious!

With Vogue 2817, you can charm all around you in Irene Galitzine's turtleneck top over incredible palazzo pants.This designer pattern includes a gown version as well. Supremely luxurious style!

While I encourage you to visit my shop Etsy shop, Midvale Cottage for lots of 1970s dresses (designer and otherwise), you can view images of Vogue 2817 on the Vintage Patterns Wikia, and you can purchase Vogue 2810 at the following shops on Etsy:

• Historical Vintage
• Wildflowers And Wings

1973 Vogue Fashion - Evening Ease & Style

1973 evening wear is easy and elegant with these two patterns from Vogue. Vogue 2807 is a full length shirtwaist that adds casual sass and spark to an evening. The stunning dress 2804 is designed by Jean Muir and captures the eye with its flat panels, gathered panels, dolman sleeves, and shirttail hemline. Gorgeous!

 

While I encourage you to visit my shop Etsy shop, Midvale Cottage for lots of 1970s dresses (designer and otherwise), you can find the patterns for the two items illustrated above in the following Etsy shops:

For Vogue 2807:
We Are Vintage Sewing

For Vogue 2804:
Vintage Green Clothing

And while you are browsing Etsy, pick one or two accessories to wear with the dress, like a 1970s hat with net and a 1970s beaded choker!

Rorevie

 

100 Percent Polyverse

 

Vintage Flapper Girl



1970s - At the Beach and After!

A caftan, a bikini, a wrap ankle-length skirt, and a long beach cover-up from February 1973 and Vogue - some very easy fashion to sew up and totally fabulous to wear.

While I encourage you to visit my shop Etsy shop, Midvale Cottage for lots of 1970s swimsuits and cover-ups, you can find the patterns for the two bikinis and cover-ups (illustrated above) in the following Etsy shops:

Vogue 8309 (on the left):

•  Studio G Patterns

• The Rare Stitch UK 

• Still in Vogue Vintage

Vogue 8313 (on the right):

•  The Pattern Shopp

1970s - Cute little day dresses for warm days

Here are three casual shirtwaist dresses from February 1973 and Vogue, looking perfectly delightful and ready for seeing the sights.

While I encourage you to visit my shop Etsy shop, Midvale Cottage for lots of 1970s little dresses, you can find Vogue 2808, illustrated above, on the right, in the following Etsy shop:

• Cloe's Closet

And while you're browsing Etsy, be sure to pick up a 1970s fishnet bag and hemp-wedged espadrilles to complete your 1970s ensemble!

 

Miss Molly Vintage

 

 Young and Ukraine
 

Before and After Hit Parade - 1960s Evening Strapless Dress

The Seamstress: Melissa Mason
The Pattern: Vogue 5704 Special Design - Misses' Evening Dress, Jacket, and Petticoat

This beautiful evening dress with its bell-shaped skirt and sun back has a matching cropped jacket and a petticoat too. Fabulous and truly Special Design fashion from Vogue and 1963. 

The Result: Melissa chose a vintage-inspired cottage rose print for her version of the strapless dress, view B, without the jacket. Sooo pretty! She substituted a ribbon tie belt for the slim belt with fixed bow accent. Check out those pearls - aren't they just the perfect accent?

Here's what Melissa shared about this dress and pattern:
"It was a great dress to make! And I think I am going to make it again in a duck egg blue silk, something more formal for a wedding, or special event.
Details about the dress:
100% cotton.
Fabric designer: Tanya Whelan Darla collection, Darly picnic rose in blush.
Fully lined with 100% cotton lining
Tea Length
Inspiration: everything 1950s to mid 1960s, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O, Grace Kelly, feminine, elegant...."

Be sure to check out more of Melissa's fine work in her shop on Etsy: The Frock Closet, and on Facebook: The Frock Closet (where you can see more pictures of the details as Melissa sewed the dress!).