1950s fall fashion

Back in late 2013, I penned a post called Ten Cold Weather Vintage Wardrobe Staples that was inspired by no small part by the scads of comments that I get from fellow vintage fashion fans around the world regarding how to keep sporting old school styles when the temperature is chillier than that of a snowman convention. If you haven't read that post yet (or want a refresher) I encourage you to check it out, as every last item listed there remains a firm favourite of mine for cold weather…

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This year, the fall equinox falls on September 23rd, which means that we're just eight (seven if you don't count the one that we're on) da...

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going to apologize! As a seamstress, I need to start thinking about and planning my fall projects now, so I can get going on them and wear them when fall does arrive. We have been having an unusually cool week here, a welcome break after the 90 degree heat, and it is making me even more excited for cooler weather and the return of fall fashion! I have collected…

“Give it a whirl… …it’s Reversible! It’s the Turnabout, with a gay way of whirling when you walk.” Pendleton’s Turnabout debuted in 1953, and along with the poodle skirt, it was THE skirt craze of the 1950s. Every teenaged girl coveted one. Our customers have shared their stories with remarks like, “None of the other … Continue reading The Turnabout: Pendleton’s Reversible Skirt

The ancient writer of Ecclesiastes, said, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again. There is nothing new under the sun.” This

Here's the Fall fashions for 1952, as worn by Grace Kelly and Debbie Reynolds . The dresses, suits and coats worn by Hollywood women in 1952

Photo by Philippe Pottier

1940s Plaid Suit @WearingHistory