Showing posts with label asymmetrical closing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asymmetrical closing. Show all posts

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Mid-1950s - Super Separates

Dressed in soft autumn colors, this model is wearing an eye-catching blouse from Advance that  features bold buttoned diagonal interest, and a skirt with light flare. It's a superb combination from 1955, courtesy of Advance patterns 7798 and 7799. :)

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Spring & Summer 1965 - A Blue Belle

Blues are "in" this summer, so this wonderful dress from 1965 looks deliciously cool and perfect for today.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

1950s March Fashion - Neutral Tones Carry the Day

The pearly look of pale tones are featured in this collection of spring styles from March 1952!

 Pale beige flannel suit - a collarless neckline, pleated skirt, "domino" closing.

 A beautiful double-breasted coat of white fleece, lined with black silk, worn over a black silk suit.

 A double-breasted white fleece topper over a slim navy dress - perfect to wear spring or summer.

A neat round-collared suit in oatmeal tweed flecked with red and green, and accented with a big wool tassel.