Why Don’t We Dress Up Anymore? I love dressing up! I like to put time into my appearance and feel presentable when I go out of …
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The 1940s Sweetheart Neck Dress – Hollywood Pattern 1059
The 1940s Sweetheart Neck Dress – Hollywood Pattern 1059 Pattern Review There’s just nothing like 1940s dress styles! Despite the fact that all fabrics were …
Queen Elizabeth’s Gowns at Kensington Palace
Hello, Ladies! The last time I was in England in 2009, I casually picked up a book in the Victoria & Albert Museum giftshop on …
My Jacqueline Kennedy Suit at the White House
~What I Wore to the White House~ As soon as I learned I was traveling to Washington, D.C., my thoughts instantly turned to what I …
“Let’s Start the New Year Right!” – A 1940s Evening Gown
Happy New Year, dear Readers! In anticipation of the holidays I started sewing a sage green marseilles satin evening gown, but it wasn’t until recently …
A 1940s Christmas Swing Dress
In this week’s installment of the “Christmas dress parade”, I’m going to show you an olive green 1940s dress which I wore yesterday while touring a …