Today I travel back to the autumn of 1967. These fab little A-line dresses from Jean Muir and Butterick were hot fashion then. I love how the pill box hat (very early to mid 60s) and the head scarf or "babushka" (as a fashion statement, a popular thing from late 60s into the 70s) appear here. One on its way out, the other on its way in.
I love the monochrome quality of the outfit on the right. The dress is marvelous, with its shallow funnel collar, notched wing cuffs, and a row of accent buttons that add focus and a pop of texture. I think Ruth Wyeth Spears from the 1920s would approve both dresses, with their simplicity of style and just a small number of accents of the right type. :)
Even though I typically don't like 1960's fashions, both of these pieces are rather nice. I particularly like the one on the right. Those small buttons add just the right touch!
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I agree, Brigid! It has more personality, I think. :)
DeleteI really like both of these. I am drawn to the one on the right but the one on the left would suit me better. Love the sleeves.
ReplyDeleteI love the sleeves on the left, too, Kate-Em. So romantic!
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