1940s coats for women

1940s fashion history is fascinating. The clothes women wore were not designed by the fashionable and wealthy, but by patriotism and practicality needed during times of war. Menswear and military uniforms changed how women's clothes looked, moved, and were made just as Hollywood had done in the 1930s. The results were timeless dresses, pants for

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My thoughts have been turning to cold weather 1940’s clothing as of late. Tops of my list is a great casual overcoat that is stylish and warm. Now, if only I could send away for it from the images below. “Hollywood” is tops on my list! These are all from the Fall and Winter 1939-1940 […]Continue Reading...

Ah, it seems colder weather is upon us! It went overnight from a hot California summer to a somewhat cooler Autumn. And of course, being the time traveling scatterbrained seamstress that I am, I’m jumping all over the board in terms of inspiration and/or things I’d love to see in my closet. Sometimes, you know, […]Continue Reading...

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