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Monday, September 5, 2016

Judy's Shops: L.A. Fashion Innovator Marcia Israel-Curley, a Book Review

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Judy's was an innovative fashion shop for juniors that opened in Los Angeles in 1948. The brain child of Marcia Israel-Curley, the ...
Friday, July 29, 2016

Don Loper: Inside a 1950's Cocktail Dress

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Don Loper's dresses are popular 1950's styles with vintage collectors. They come in a wide range of silhouettes and texti...
Monday, May 23, 2016

Vintage & Modern Sizes: Measurement Chart

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How can you find your size in vintage fashion?  Interesting fact: did you know that there are NO STANDARD sizes in the US?  That's ri...
Friday, May 20, 2016

HOW TO: Wash & Iron a Dress: Caring for Fashion, Wash & Press Techniques

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How to clean and iron a dress or other styles of fashion is something we should all know. Although pressing was a skill most young girl...
Monday, May 16, 2016

A Close Up Look: 1930's Silk Party Dress

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This wonderful silk print floor length dress dates from the pre-WWII era, late 1930's. Silk chiffon is printed in vibrant colors,...
Friday, May 13, 2016

Cover Up Styles in Vintage Fashions

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At one time a cover up was essential to wear over strapless and sleeveless dresses. This design from 1960 by the California designer Pat...
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Spring 1967 Fashions: Butterick Patterns for Junior Styles

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Vintage fashion scrapbooks are a gold mine of trends and ideas for inspiration.  They are also a great way to see how accessories were worn,...
Monday, May 9, 2016

The "Sabrina" Little Black Dress for Audrey: How to Make It

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Audrey Hepburn was seen in "Sabrina" in one of the most iconic gowns designed for her by Hubert de Givenchy, a little black dr...
Friday, May 6, 2016

Vintage Music Style: Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys

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If you love vintage fashion from the 1920's and 30's, then Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys should be the musical score for your li...