1940s fashion evening gowns

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

McCall Fashion December Advance Paris Styles December 1935

Featured in McCall Magazine, January 1949 The Bride McCall 7500 -- The new high low flounce is a natural for her gown, it flows so gracefully into the train. It makes the back important, and wedding gown backs HAVE to look important The Bridesmaid 7505-- It's smart to have her dress repeat the lines of the bride's gown. So here is the high low flounce again, the scalloped neckline, and the basque points at the waist. The Train Bearer 7527 -- Her dress ensembles with the wedding gown and the…

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McCall 3513 | ca. 1939 Ladies' & Misses' Evening Dress

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Evening gown Charles James, designer British-American, 1906-1978 Evening gown, 1955 Silk; cut velvet, satin, taffeta 57.084.1

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