1939 fashion

November 1939 vintage fashion color illustration day dress late 30s early 40s war era green tan brown button front tie back swing era WWII

I always think it's interesting to get an idea of what fashions were like before the war to see how they changed, and to see what women may have already had in their closets. So today, some prewar fashions from January 1939 and advice on how to dress. …

I scanned these photos from Sept 15th 1939 Harper's Bazaar magazine a year ago and set them aside, can you do that on a computer? The first image is a yellow satin embroidered silver gown the second is a pale pink with silver brocade both from Mainbocher's. Aren't these two lovely and so elegant, definately would call it dressing for a dinner party or perhaps a night to the theatre or opera.

Companion Butterick 8558; ca. 1939; Frock with 4 piece skirt, having creased sections each side of front. Wrist length or shorter sleeves. Detachable accessories and reversible bag. Featured in Butterick Fashion Magazine, Autumn 1939 Another picture [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

ca. 1935-1939

Du Barry Fashions, August 1939 fashion illustration featuring a pretty 1930s dress. #1930s #1930sfashion #sewing #fashionillustration #illustration

New York Worlds Fair 1939 - Our final look through the collection of fashion photos taken in the Fall of 1939 at the New York Worlds Fair.The 1930s was now paving the way to a

a layout from a 1939 fashion magazine. The print is amazing especially with all those darts around her waist!

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