Evening gowns couture

Vintage 1950’s full length evening gown has green floral lace over taffeta. Gown has a scoop neckline and short sleeves. It has Princess seams and a natural waist. The long skirt has a great sweep. Metal back zipper closure. Dress is fully lined. Excellent condition with no visible flaws. Please see photos for more details. Measurements- Bust-33” Waist- 25” Hips-Free Length from Shoulder-52” All items are vintage that are preowned and have been worn. All of the items will show some form of…

I love the style and sophistication of 1930s fashion and have amassed a large collection of sewing pattern imagery from the era on Pinterest and thought it would be nice to share some of them here…

You'll love twirling around in this bead embellished long sleeveless corset dress with A-line slit skirt by Amelia Couture TM1022. Embellished Corset A-line Slit Gown by Amelia Couture TM1022 Sleeveless sweetheart bustier bodice with thin straps and corset boning Open back with a zipper closure Floor length A-line skirt with a sweep train and a side leg slit Fabric: Mesh, Beaded Embellishments, Dull Satin (Lining), Polyester Details: Bra Cup, Fully Lined Fit: The model is 5'8" and is wearing…

Imbued with a sense of timeless elegance, this enchanting dress is beautifully constructed from chantilly white embroidered dentelle fabric. This choice of material provides a luxurious backdrop for the sparkling crystal cherries that have been de...

I picked up this amazing fashion book online the other day and I just had to share some of it with all my lovely stout readers. It dates from 1943. A PDF version is available for sale in my etsy store. It covers everything from dresses to coats to gown to wedding dresses and accessories! I'm not too sold on the bride rule. I actually like the 'don't' much more than the 'do'.