1950s ball gown

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McCall's 8733; ©1951; Misses' Evening Dress. [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!]

The photographs are the work of society photographer Mark Shaw who died in 1969. The images are part of a new book, out next month.

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Vogue Paris Original 1343; ©1957; Jacques Heim - One piece dress. Long full skirt with concentrated back fullness from released pleats joins the bodice at waistline. Crossed over pleats released from the front midriff. Low front neckline, deep V in back. The dress, called "Isola Bella", is from the Spring-Summer 1956 collection. Original sketch Vintage Sewing Pattern Company Reproduction [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow…

This is a digital draft-at-home pattern for a stunning French evening or ball gown from the 1950s. The partial off-shoulder gown features a fitted bodice with an attached shoulder drape (scarf). The dress itself is a semi-fitted sheath ornamented with another draped panel that accentuates the hips and falls to the hem. This gown would be amazing for any formal occasion but would also be perfect in white as a wedding gown. Fabric: this pattern requires approximately 6 meters (about 6 3/4…

From the Wall Street Journal review of a new book about Balenciaga, the reclusive couturier whose sculptural sophitication defined the extravagance of post-war fashion. “It is from Dior (wh…

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An exquisite 1950's ball gown in pink and olive tulle and taffeta: This could be a pretty wedding dress too!