1940s evening wear

McCall 7695; ca. 1949; Ladies' and Misses' Dinner Dress - Skirt - Two Lengths. Featured in McCall Style News, June 1949 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] I would like to buy this pattern in any size. THanks! AFewThreadsLoose

Butterick 4144; ca. 1947; Misses' Draped Dinner Dress. Dinner dress of fluid grace will make your entrance a dramatic one. Low square neck, front and back; the sleeves are artfully draped over a yoke lining; the fitted bodice creates a basque line; and the skirt is draped on the left side. Featured in Butterick Pattern Book, Early Summer 1947 Candy Goeller Patterns [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact…

1940's evening gown

I scanned these photos from Sept 15th 1939 Harper's Bazaar magazine a year ago and set them aside, can you do that on a computer? The first image is a yellow satin embroidered silver gown the second is a pale pink with silver brocade both from Mainbocher's. Aren't these two lovely and so elegant, definately would call it dressing for a dinner party or perhaps a night to the theatre or opera.

I spend a lot of time online looking for great vintage inspired clothing. There are many fabulous vintage reproduction clothing designers online now that make our choices more plentiful than ever! While I prefer the classic 1940s dress -- simple, A-line, boxy shoulders -- others want to sleek and sexy 1940s inspired bombshell look. If

1940s

This easy-to-make evening dress from 1944 has the centre-front panel of the bodice in one with the full circular skirt. The rest of the bodice is joined at the lowered waistline. The Camisole style neckline can be finished with or without the draped shoulder sections. Bust 34 Hip 37 There are no suggested fabrics but something like: Silk crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Lace, Rayon satin would work Comes with Step by Step Instructions and a helpful sewing guide. Reproduction pattern - My…

McCall Fashion December Advance Paris Styles December 1935