1950’s style

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

Marilyn Monroe wore countless iconic gowns throughout her life. Here's a look at the actress's most memorable style moments.

~ Circa/Date: 1957 ~ Details: Two style variation DRESS ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 11 BUST: 31 1/2″ Waist: 24 1/2″ Hip: 33 1/2″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces […]

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

Rockabilly Hair

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

Montgomery Ward 1960

A look back at the era of elegance.

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

McCall's 3626; ©1956; Misses' One Piece Dress and Cap. Extended shoulder yoke with short sleeves and button trim. Princess seam flared skirt and dart fitted bodice. Back zipper. 11 pattern pieces. HistoryOfAGirl www.backroomfinds.com [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!]