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1940s evening dresses

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1940s Cocktail Party Evening Dress Pattern Film Noir Style McCall 7436 Vintage Sewing Pattern Figure Flattering Asymmetrical Draped Front Bust 34

1940s Cocktail Party Evening Dress Pattern Film Noir Style McCall 7436 Vintage Sewing Pattern Figure Flattering Asymmetrical Draped Front Bust 34

1940s Evening Dress Accessories

The 1940s were a time when evening events were infrequent during and shortly after the war years. Cocktail attire was acceptable to dinner, dancing and house parties. For those that did attend fancy affairs, the slinky bias cut gown was replaced by either the modest column gown or full-skirted ballgown like these: Accessories worn in

1940s Formal Dresses, Prom Dresses, Cocktail Dresses History

What did women wear to a formal party? 1940s evening gowns, 1940s formal dresses, 40s ballgowns and prom dresses. History and dressing guide.

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Drafting technique: Creating gathers Whether you're making a simple top or this 1940s skirt, the cut and slash method is perfect for drafting gathers. For this tutorial I got inspired by a 1940s evening dress. The heart is of course completely optional, but the method works every time! ⁠ #schoolofpatterncutting⁠ #dressmaking⁠ #handmadewardrobe⁠ #fashionschool⁠
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A fabulous consignment of 1920s~1960s original vintage bespoke, custom-made Couture and Haute Couture comprising an armoire of ball gowns, opera cloaks, evening coats, cocktail dresses, kimonos, tea dresses, day wear and lingerie ~ specifically procured for partaking in all the exclusive social diversions of high society by three generations of socialite ladies of landed gentry ~ a daughter (Miss C), her mother (a Debutante in 1936) and her grandmother (discreetly referred to as Lady M).