I just don't know when and where I would wear these. I'm guessing I'll just have to make them and find excuses to wear them. What I've noticed about several of the reproduction patterns available in stores right now is they include full skirts mostly. If you're 64 inches tall with a VERY large rear, bulk on the bottom half is not a good idea.
I stumbled onto a vintage sewing pattern website today and realized I'm not even a huge fan of the 1940's and 1950's. I love the 1930's! From my brief internet "research," the fashion of the 1930s was impacted by the Great Depression and resulted in more conservative, womanly clothes. Shoulders were emphasized, rayon became a popular fabric and the zipper was introduced. Skirts were longer and more A-line and waistlines were returned to a more natural position. Gloves were worn with evening and daywear. (In today's germophobe society, those gloves would be a great idea!) Bias cut was all the rage and Madeleine Vionnet was its master.
(Source: www.metmuseum.org)
I found much within the 1930s that I would wear day-to-day.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Exactly! Time to find some books about 1930s fashion and pattern making. Glad we're on the same page.
I ordered these today:
Pattern Making Drafting 1930s Lingerie Blouses Skirts & Sportswear Fashions
Fashions of the Thirties 476 Authentic Copyright Free Illustrations
(Source: amazon.com)
I wonder though...how glamorous do these fashions really look without the hat and gloves? Purse and shoes, no problem but I don't wear hats and gloves are for winter only.
What is your favorite decade for fashion?
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