Here’s some beautiful inspiration images for you from the nineteen teens. These images come from an undated National Bella Hess catalog, but the styles put them around 1915-1917, I’m guessing. The pages advertise “Each Waist in a Christmas Box.” What a glorious gift these would be! I’d love to find one waiting for me under the Christmas tree!
I must say, I cannot WAIT for Wearing History to delve into 1910s patterns this year! I know you probably are tired of hearing me say it in every post of this type, but the Edwardian-1910s are truly my favorite era.
Hope you’re having a lovely week, and hope your holiday festivities are much blessed, whatever holiday you’re celebrating :)
Stephanie
December 21, 2011 at 11:36 am (12 years ago)Yay! I can’t wait for new WH patterns! :)
Lauren
December 22, 2011 at 12:38 pm (12 years ago)Thanks, Stephanie! :)
Val LaBore
December 22, 2011 at 6:34 pm (12 years ago)Oh yay! We need more Edwardian & teens patterns, definitely!
Jennifer M.
December 22, 2011 at 10:07 pm (12 years ago)The 1910’s are my favorite too! I’ve dabbled but never get around to making what I really want. Maybe your blog will be what finally gets me focused. You have great taste and vintage style I look forward to your future posts!
wundermary
December 27, 2011 at 10:29 am (12 years ago)Ooh, these are lovely!
The Dreamstress
January 2, 2012 at 7:21 pm (12 years ago)So cute! I love the contrast between the extremely girly faces and the very matronly busts of this period. It always makes my mind twist.