Archive of ‘fashion history’ category
The Life and Death of James McCall
How to Sew a Bias Facing for a Neckline Ribbon Casing
1955- “Pattern Companies Include Designs by Big Names in ‘Haute Couture'”
Musings: Historical Accuracy and Paper Sewing Patterns for Early 20th Century Sewing
Circa 1916 Tunic Skirt Pattern
Pattern Preservation Line: New 1916 Evening Bodice- Behind the Seams
Formal February, 1936
Sold at Auction- Regency Era Dresses
Introducing the Pattern Preservation Project-
1915 Fashion- Skirts “Short” and Voluminous
Little House on the Prairie Crocheted Cap- Historical Inspiration
An Early Republic (Regency) Era Portrait, a Cap, and Volcanoes
Fashion & Beauty Advice and a 19th Century Bra Advert, July 1898
Summer Shoes & Mourning Advice, July 1898
1898- Ribbon Trimming for Hats
Fashions of 1910- New Princesse Gowns
Victorian “Tear Catchers”- a Frequent Myth
1910- Irish Crochet Trimmings for Dresses- AND the Sahlin Perfect Form
Gauzrib- Knitted “Vest” Underwear, 1910
This is Not AI. Sun Valley, 1946
1937- Cutex Nail Polish Shades, Fashion, and Celebrity Marketing
1940’s Rayon Panties- An Alternate to Satin Tap Pants
A Period Overview of AC131- 1920 Side-Tied Blouse
McCall Fashions, February, 1945
French Fashions from October, 1908
1928- Embroidered Organdie
October 1908 “Corsets Stella”
Contradictions of Fashion- the Form Fitting Dress and the Gigantic Hats of 1908
Video Lecture: Circa 1914 Bodice- Antique Example and Pattern Study
Priscilla Fashions, 1928- Distinguished by Smart Simplicity
Free Patterns– Pretty Yokes For Knit 1910s Underwear
Fashions for February 1913
Cottage Core- Why the 2020s are the new 1920s (or Earlier!)
September 1904- The New Coats and Wraps
Sept 1904- Mrs Ralston’s Chat About Autumn Clothes
Wet Feet! 1857 Warning Against Fashionable Shoes
Washing (Laundry Tips)- May, 1857
Hints on Pressing Seams, 1912
April 1912- Fashions and Fabrics
WWI Fashion- Skirts and Blouses- 1918-1919
A Talk with Worth About Clothes- August, 1913
Dresses I Saw at the Races- August, 1913.
Reigning Men- Menswear Exhibit at LACMA
A Primer: 1930’s-1950’s Trousers & Pants For Women
Vintage Inspiration: 1936-1937 Winter Blouses & Skirts
Finished Project: The Plaid 1869 Dress
The Practical Shirtwaist, 1904.
Shirtwaist Designs, 1904
Textile Inspiration- Pairing Dress Fabrics, 1939
Keeping Warm in the 1930s: Rain and Snow
Keeping Warm in the 1930s- Overcoats!
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Socks and Stockings
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Knit Underwear
December Pretties- Millinery & McCall’s Magazine 1908
Miroir des Modes, October 1907- Blouses
Mirror Des Modes- October 1907
Autumn Suits, Bedell Catalog 1912
Pretty Corset Ads from The Delineator, 1905.
Paris is Dancing Mad: McCall’s Magazine, September, 1913
This Easter’s Hats and Bonnets- Ladies Home Journal- April, 1897
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part II
French Dames in Boudoir and en Fete- 1912
1912 Illustrators Answer How Future Women Can Dress Better
W.B. NuForm and Reduso Corsets, 1911
Catalog Inspiration: 1912-1913 Corsets
Fashion History Study Resources- A Quick Overview
Under-Structure- Changes in Silhouette from the 1920s to the 1950s
For Golden Days on the Beach, 1934
>Two Dresses, 1879
>Inspiration- 1908 German Fashion
>More Lingerie Dresses, 1911
>A Strong Argument in Favor of the New Summer Dresses- 1910
Silk and Lingerie Frocks, 1911
>Slacks- First Fashions of the Year- 1942
>Spring Inspiration, 1936
>What Real People Wore- 1930s Fashion Show
Fashioning Fashion- at LACMA
>Leg-O-Mutton Overcoats, 1936-1937
Great 20s and 30s Stockings in Catalogs- or debunking some common stocking myths
>Finally a real life sample! The 1940s Sailor Playsuit
>Blouses, 1919
>Shorter Dresses Call for Glamorous Hosiery- 1939-1940
>Alpine Whimsy, 1940