1940s evening dresses

1930s evening dresses and gowns inspired by Old Hollywood fashion and glamour.

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My first love of all the vintage retro decades was with the 1940s. Perhaps because clothing was similar to that in the 1980s, the decade I grew up in, and I subconsciously wanted to relive those times? Hmm, maybe. The reason doesn't matter, but the love for 1940s clothing, especially 1940s dresses, does. You can

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1940s evening gowns and cocktail dresses sewing patterns – Lady Marlowe

40s Ball Gown - 2 Two Styles Once you slip into this beautiful, incredibly feminine 1940’s Evening Dress, you will certainly heat up the house! Featured in Mademoiselle magazine. View 1, Ankle-length Dress without Shoulder Drape or Overskirt,n self Belt. View 1 or 2, Hat Wire for Upper Edge of Bodice. View 2, Ankle-length Dress with Shoulder Drape and Net Overskirt with Velvet Ribbon Tie-Belt. Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

Featured in McCall Magazine, January 1949 The Bride McCall 7500 -- The new high low flounce is a natural for her gown, it flows so gracefully into the train. It makes the back important, and wedding gown backs HAVE to look important The Bridesmaid 7505-- It's smart to have her dress repeat the lines of the bride's gown. So here is the high low flounce again, the scalloped neckline, and the basque points at the waist. The Train Bearer 7527 -- Her dress ensembles with the wedding gown and the…

1Authentic women's 1940s costume ideas using new, vintage or thrift store clothing. Dresses for day and evening, casual and work clothes, and more.

Fashion illustration of evening dresses from October McCall's Magazine 1935

McCall 3513 | ca. 1939 Ladies' & Misses' Evening Dress