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Finally, weenie roasts are awesome. This site is designed to be viewed in 1024 X 768 or higher. Be sure to make any necessary laundry or repair preparations ahead of time. However, between 1920-2 the waistline dropped to hip level, obscuring natural curves for a tubular, androgynous look.

In silk, Dacron polyester and cotton ot pima cotton. Strangely though, it was customary for girls to be fed at home before going out on their dates. All splashed with a surprise of geometric stripes.

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Accurately dating vintage clothing is like one giant puzzle because you need to gather as many of the pieces as possible before you can confidently draw a conclusion as to what that puzzle really looks like. Did you learn something today or have a vintage garment you need help dating? L et me know in the comments below the post, or by saying hello on , , or by! Bakelite was invented in 1909 as the first ever synthetic plastic. Zippers always metal are most often found along the side seam. Metal zippers begin to be replaced after 1963 with the invention of nylon, which introduces the plastic zipper. French seams are the neatest finish of seams, as the raw edges of the fabric are fully enclosed for clean lines. Serged seams are an overlock stitch that strongly secures the fabric and leaves a zig-zag like pattern behind. The spacing between the fabric and arm was equidistant along all points of the sleeve. No more was a lady just to wear a simple sleeve! Manufacturing dresses with lining became more popular beginning in the 1980s, when styles reverted back to the form-fitting and body conscious. I have been racking my brain since Friday when I got this. I bought a gorgeous hat at an estate sale. Lisa I really appreciate your article. Please do note the following, however: 1 it can be tricky to date garments by buttons because often they are changed or harvested off over time. I collect 30s clothing and have seen zips on sleeves and have a garment in my shop right now with zippers on the shoulders! Bishop, juliet, batwing, dolman sleeves all were put to use well before the era you indicate. Some are deadstock, so I know this was not something done later! I appreciate your efforts but just wanted to clarify that my experience, observations, and research reflect some different findings. These are really great points, especially considering at-home vs. The fact that you shared your experience, observations and research are appreciated more than I can express here! Jill, I will add some notes with commentary based on your insights to the post. Thanks so much for clarifying for future readers. We want to make sure we share the correct factual information. Feel free to email me anytime: I agree with Jill. There are a number of inaccuracies and misleading statements here. Please do ammend the post. I would also add that concurrent with bakelite buttons in the deco era were buttons in other kinds of plastic. Celluloid buttons were still made. I have a lot of intact cards of buttons from those decades in that kind of plastic. My intentions are good in pointing these things out, and by all means, I know your intentions were good as well. I have an odd little late 30s number which I think has been heavily altered in the past, probably by a theater. Also, you should note that even current clothing may have French seams if the material is very fine or transparent. The armscye is overlocked, but nothing else is. The side seams are downright bizarre- a normal seam with another line of straight stitching bout a quarter inch from the edge of the seam. Like an inside out French seam, almost! Any comments you have would be appreciated! They would probably be about an 18 month size. I can send a picture if you would like. They are in extremely good condition. I would like to get some sense of what they are worth. Thanks so much for your time!

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Fitted bodice and full shirred skirt. Leslie Caron and Audrey Hepburn both often wore simple black sweaters, flat shoes and gold hoop earrings coupled with gamine cropped short haircuts. Pant legs became narrow during the '50s. Dusty Springfield's Lavish backcombing was hair sprayed and the style teased, prodded and smoothed into a high mound. Union labels reflect these changes. It was a dramatic change from wartime austerity styles. So there you have it, a very rough guide to dating your 1950s dresses. This was costume history in the making. Loops for hanging found inside the neckline of vintage jackets and blouses are usually of European manufacture. Even if a tan would look good on you, you want to be an accurate representation of the photo you posted.