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ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE SHEER SHIRTWAIST STYLE FROM THE 1940’S – 1950’S

This is one of my favorite styles for warmer weather.

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ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE SHEER SHIRTWAIST STYLE FROM THE 1940'S - 1950'S

Although another similar style to the floral one which is so flattering, this dress has a slightly different fit and does not give off the same secuctive vibe as the other.

This one is a little more no-nonsense, but very pretty and smart. It’s also got buttons with rhinestones (very popular on early ’50’s dresses).

I’m not exactly sure of its age, but can easily place it between that 1945 – 1955 space. It’s another that you can enjoy wearing one of of your beautiful slips underneath.

I can’t have too many of these, either. So easy in every respect, though of course it requires careful attention when being laundered, as do all of my treasures . . . . . . . .

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ANOTHER TRUE VINTAGE SHEER SHIRTWAIST STYLE FROM THE 1940’S – 1950’S

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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950’S

For those sultry, summer days . . . . . . .

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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE 1950'S

This true vintage dress is a favorite of mine to wear because it has a very attractive fit. The material is sheer and light – it follows the body nicely over a silky slip.

I’ve found several dresses from the ’50’s made of very sheer fabric. In this floral design, it’s airy and floats and plays with the light coming through.

In a classic shirtwaist style, with rhinestone-centered buttons and fabric-covered belt. Extremely pretty. Can’t wait to photograph it on Stella!

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A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950’S

A VERY FETCHING SHEER SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS; TRUE VINTAGE FROM THE 1950'S.

A TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S LITTLE GINGHAM DAY DRESS

A TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S LITTLE GINGHAM DAY DRESS.

A LOVELY SUMMER FROCK FROM THE 1950’S, REMODELED A BIT BY MOI

Sexy, summer shirtwaist sundress. True vintage, of course . . . . .

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A LOVELY SUMMER FROCK FROM THE 1950'S, REMODELED A BIT BY MOI

This beautiful polished cotton frock – Kay Whitney by Huntington – is absolutely gorgeous. The fabric and the tailoring are top notch.

Naturally, it’s got a fabric-covered belt, the full skirt and a generous hem allowance. It’s not a one-off design, I found, when I saw another identical to it on eBay – but it’s wonderful anyway.

However, this one is one-off now!  As beautiful as it was in its original design, it was a bit too conservative a style to be flattering on me. The shoulder straps were wider and it had a fabric tie sewn completely around the neckline which you would tie in a bow in front. Pretty, but not me.

I removed the tie, making the shoulders skinnier and the neckline wider. I used some of the leftover tie material to make little flat bows at the shoulders. Of course, if you are a purist, you…

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AUTHENTIC TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED SHIRTWAIST DRESS – 1940’S/1950’S

AUTHENTIC TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED SHIRTWAIST DRESS – 1940'S/1950'S.

AUTHENTIC TRUE VINTAGE CUSTOM-TAILORED SHIRTWAIST DRESS – 1940’S/1950’S

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Despite the fact that this dress has damage, I couldn’t resist picking it up. When I’m ready to wear it, it’ll make a great sleeveless style or a skirt. Or, I could donate it for study to a theater group because of all its great features as a piece of fashion history. It was well-loved and well-worn!

This frock was home-sewn from the ground up. The belt is missing, but would have been covered with matching fabric by hand. The cross-stitch embroidery decoration is, of course, hand-done. Even the patches and mends are very well-stitched and give authenticity to the dress.

I wonder what brand of pattern the seamstress used – if she used one at all. So many women could make their own patterns at home by taking a few measurements or copying from an old garment. I have a couple of older friends who tell me that their mothers could make outfits for them by looking at a picture in a magazine, a catalog or a store window. Can you imagine that kind of fashion freedom? Wow!

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TRUE VINTAGE SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS FROM THE 1950’S

TRUE VINTAGE SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS FROM THE 1950'S.

TRUE VINTAGE SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS FROM THE 1950’S

One of my best favorites . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE SHIRTWAIST DAY DRESS FROM THE 1950'S

This style was everywhere from about 1945 to about 1965, I think. In house dress to day dress styles, the shirtwaist with full skirt was a classic fashion. I remember my mother wearing them.

Some had fabric-covered buckle belts and some, like this one, had tie belts. All kinds of prints or solids were seen.

I love this one, which is a semi-sheer material in a print with a French motif. Not a bit high-end; just the average do-what-the-day-requires outfit for a modern 1950’s housewife.

This one came my way from a relative, which makes it very special . . …

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